Sandy Coor Post All American Post 1433

7618 N. 63rd Ave P.O. Box 3644
Glendale, AZ 85311

Office (623) 934-2152, (623) 937-5200 Canteen

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2008

Dec 2 - Building Committee Meeting 6 PM

Dec 3 - Planning and Finance Committee Meeting 6 PM

Dec 5 - MOCA Dinner 6 PM and Karaoke 7 PM - Donna & Gordon

Dec 6 - Post BBQ at 2 PM (Post providing meat; potluck for sides) Entertainment: Hank 3 PM

POST GOLF TOURNAMENT Canceled

Dec 9 - TEXAS HOLDEM 6 PM

Dec 10 - Post General Meeting at 6 PM and Ladies Aux Meeting at 6 PM

Dec 12 - MOC Dinner 6 PM and Karaoke 7 PM - Bobby

Adult Christmas Party

Dec 13 - MOC/MOCA Meeting 11 AM / Entertainment: Bobby 3 PM

Dec 16 - TEXAS HOLDEM 6 PM

Dec 17- Entertainment Committee Meeting 6 PM

Dec 19 - Ladies Aux Dinner 6 PM and Karaoke at 7 PM - Bobby

Dec 20- Men’s Aux Meeting at 11 AM

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY 10 AM

Dec 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY (Shorty bartending)

Dec 26 Men’s Aux Dinner 6 PM and Karaoke 7 PM - Bobby

Dec 27 - MOC/MOCA Visit State Veteran’s Home / Entertainment: Hank 3 PM

Dec 31 - Bar and House Committee Meeting at 6 PM

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

FROM THE DESK OF POST COMMANDER

Comrades we are finally underway with our remodeling of the Post. see link to construction photos.

Our contractor is Lars Southwest Construction, owned by Fred Pettersen, who is also our General Contractor. We will be remodeling our Post in three Phases. In our agreement with the city of Glendale we have eighteen (18) months to complete our additional parking lot, fences, landscaping and etc. This is happening now as you read this newsletter. The second Phase will be the Post itself, Patio with new concrete slab the length of building and also a Patio cover so everyone that wants to sit outside can and enjoy the nice weather.

We will be remodeling the restrooms which are needed big time. The Canteen will be enlarged with new bar cooler, higher ceilings, insulation, floors and etc. So come in and watch the new changes develop.

Before I close, don’t forget to get your 2009 dues paid by the end of the year, because it is just around the corner. Check your calendar for up coming events with the holidays coming up. Hope to see everyone at the Post.

YOURS IN COMRADESHIP
PAT CARTER
POST COMMANDER
2007-2009

FROM THE DESK OF THE SENIOR VICE COMMANDER

Comrades;

First I would like to thank everyone for the cards I received in the hospital and those of you who stopped by to visit. The next couple of months will be busy, Thanksgiving, golf outing, and Children’s Christmas party. Hopefully every one will be able to contribute to one of these programs for the community. Speaking of the Children’s Christmas party, the golf outing slated to happen on December 6, 2008 is the fund raiser for this event. (See information in newsletter.). Also we have finally updated the roster; thus if you have not received your newsletter please give me a call so I can insure we get your address in. Speaking of the newsletter, thanks to Roy Burris, the newsletter will be on our web site: https://vfwpost1433.org/. After this issue your newsletter will no longer be mailed unless you notify us that you do not have access to a computer. If not, please drop a letter stating such and verify your correct mailing address. Now that we have completed the sale of our excess property, I’m hoping that new programs will be instituted and more time spent in this direction (helping fellow veterans, community and Post family outings etc.

Please give me a call if you have any issues with the post or ideas you would like to see us run or sponsor.

Respectfully
Dan Muller
Sr. Vice Commander

FROM THE DESK OF THE JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER

This is an effort to inform the members of activities coming up during the next two months.

Two weekly events going through each month are: The Friday Night Dinners and Karaoke; the meals are between five and seven dollars donation. Meals Start at 6 PM and the singing starts at 7 PM. Then on Saturdays at 3 PM we have entertainment: Disc Jockey, one man band and/or others.

On November 1st and December 6th we have our post BBQ at 2 PM, the post will provide Chicken and ribs. Pot Luck for the side-dishes.

Veterans Day is November 11th at 1 PM we are having hot dogs and hamburgers (potluck for side-dishes) so stop by for camaraderie and celebrate with us. We have a Chili Cook off on November 15th bring your best chili and we will be awarding prizes for 1st ,2nd and 3rd places. Our Halloween Party is on October 24th at 6 PM. November 27th we have Thanksgiving Dinner from 2 PM to 5 PM (open to the public). Then on November 30th stop by to help us decorate our Christmas tree and the Post after Bingo.

December 12th we will have the adult Christmas Party at 6 PM. On December 20th we will have the children’s Christmas Party at 10 AM. Register at the post. The New Years Eve Party will be held December 31st starting at 7 PM, we will be having Prime Rib with all the fixings $25.00 for single and $35.00 for a couple.

We are planning a Golf Tournament at Bougainville Golf Course December 6th. Sign up will be from October 1st through November 10th. Fee will be $50.00 per Golfer. The fee will include range balls, BBQ Hamburger, Hot Dog, Coleslaw, Cookies, Ice Tea and or Lemonade. The Tournament will help with the Post Children’s Christmas Party.

Yours in Comradeship
Junior vice Commander Bob Duncan

FROM THE DESK OF THE POST QUARTERMASTER

Fellow comrades and sisters, I’m proud to announce to you all that we have finally closed our land deal with the City of Glendale. We have placed the money temporarily in M & I bank, but will be transferring it to Chase Bank very soon.

Now hopefully we can begin some new programs so that all our members will start participating in our Post functions. Remember this Post is not just for a few members, its here for all our members, family friends, and service personal and other veterans.

Yours in Comradeship
Quartermaster Jim Stark

FROM THE DESK OF THE MEN’S AUX

The Men’s Auxiliary has recently voted for officers and the following positions have been filled.

  • President Brett Morfitt
  • Vice President Glen Chavez
  • Junior Vice President Javier Vizcarrondo
  • Secretary Tim Dominique
  • Treasurer Larry Busser

Our group was able to donate $200.00 to Teresa Biasi to help her with her travel expresses to Florida. We would like to congratulate Teresa on all her endeavors for our Post.

Glen Chavez deserves a big pat on the back for donating the Cardinal tickets for our recent raffle. The 4 tickets to the Bills game were won by Trish.

The Men’s Auxiliary will be holding a Brat Fest on Nov. 8 at 3 PM. Tickets are on sale Nov. 6.

FROM THE DESK OF THE CANTEEN MANAGER

Again, I would like to thank all members and guests who support the canteen. We have some new and fun events coming up and we would love to have everyone involved. Let us start with November: 11/1/08 when we are having our Post BBQ at 2 PM. Tuesday 11/11/08 (VETERANS DAY) we will have food at 1 PM, and then on Saturday 11/15/08, we are going to have our first CHILI COOK-OFF starting at 3 PM with cash prizes for first, second, and third places. In addition, let us not forget about our Post Thanksgiving Day Dinner starting at 2 PM. This is open to the Public.

As for December, anyone needing information concerning the charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Children’s Christmas Party, please contact Ed Egan @ 623-931-7706 or Dan Muller @ 480-277-3268. In addition, Saturday 12/6/08 we have our Post BBQ @ 2 PM.

I would like to send out a special thank you to Shorty (Robert Totman) again this year for donating his time on Christmas Day and New Year's Day to bartend. Thanks for everything Shorty. The bartenders and I appreciate what you do so we can spend the holiday with our families.

In addition, speaking of holidays, our New Years Eve party is coming up soon, so grab a date and come have a great dinner, dance and listen to a wonderful band and ring in the New Year's with all of us. You can purchase tickets in the canteen for $25.00 for singles and $35.00 for couples. Thank you again for your support and see you all soon.

Julz

FROM THE DESK OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Greeting Sisters,

Reminder, our general membership meetings are the SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 P.M. We are very pleased to see more sisters attending the meetings, thank you.

We have many events scheduled. Our children’s Christmas Party will be held on December 20th at 10:00 AM. Please register your children/grandchildren. We will purchase gifts appropriate for age and gender for each registered child. Santa will also visit. We are asking each attendee to bring a donation for our deployed soldiers box if possible. This however is not a requirement.

Please read the front of this newsletter for additional events. We continue to have dinner and karaoke on Friday nights. This is a great time, please join us.

Please remember to report activities for Community Service, visits to the homebound, delivering meals, clothes donations, any donations for veterans, blood and plasma donations etc. If you are not sure go ahead and report it. This way any possible activities will not be overlooked.

The Library of Congress has begun their Veterans History Project. The project collects and preserves personal stories and other documents from America’s war veterans and American civilians who served to support them. More information is available on line at www.loc.gov/vets.

If you have not yet paid your dues for 2009, please be sure to do so. Also please save your Campbell soup labels for the National Home.

We are looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting. Remember, we’re all in this together.

Nicki Cruz

Department of Arizona Community Service News

APPC RAFFLE DEPARTMENT CONVENTION 2009

Win an all-day patio boat rental on Lake Mohave (Bullhead City/Laughlin)

See your Auxiliary President to purchase raffle tickets. Tickets are 3 for $1.00. The drawing will be held in August 2009 at the Department Convention.

Proceeds are split between the 3 Arizona VA Hospitals.

Ticket purchases are Community Service Reportable.

Family members outside of Arizona are welcome to purchase tickets.

Patriotic Days

Fostering patriotism and honoring America's veterans, whether it is Independence Day or Veterans Day, is part of the VFW's philosophical core. Public commemorations hosted by VFW Posts worldwide cultivate an appreciation of both the responsibilities and benefits of being an American.

Christmas Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America was formed as a non-profit organization (501-C3 status - EIN 20-8362270) in 2007, in direct response to the many letters and requests from supporters all around the Country, about how they too could get involved and bring the Arlington Wreath Project experience to their local communities. If you would like to help sponsor one or more wreaths to be laid at one of the over 200 state and national cemeteries all across the Country, you may access the website at http://contribute.wreathsacrossamerica.org/index.html. All Wreaths Across America ceremonies nationwide will take place on Saturday, December 13th, 2008 at 12:00 noon (EST) – 10:00 am in Arizona.

If you would like to sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave at the National Cemetery in Phoenix for $15.00 and do not have computer access, please contact:

Lead Squadron or Group: Sky Harbor Composite Squadron
Location Leader: Capt. J. Brandon Masangcay
Contact Number: 480-620-1942

Donations can also be made toward wreath purchases in $1.00 increments. Purchase of the wreaths or donations to the project is Community Service Reportable.

COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS

Even if you don't attend the monthly meetings, you can still report your Community Service at my phone number below or send me a note at 4400 West Missouri, #80, Glendale, AZ 85301.

Submitted by:

Teresa Biasi
VFWLA #1433 Community Service Chairman
623-915-4219

Kid’s Christmas Party for Children 12 and Under

Saturday December 20, 2008 at 10 AM. Registration forms and an entry box are in the Canteen. All children are asked (but not required) to bring a donation for a deployed soldier. Suggested items are: Beef Jerky, gum, sunscreen, candy that won’t melt, razors, tooth brushes and paste, hand towels, etc. We will have activities including face painting for the children prior to Santa’s arrival at Noon.

DECEMBER 2008
POST EVENTS

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

30

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

BINGO

1

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

2

BINGO

TEXAS

HOLDEM

6 PM

3

BUDGET

&

FINANCE

MEETING

4

5

MOCA

DINNER

KARAOKE

DONNA & GORDON

BINGO

6

POST
BBQ

2-6 PM

GOLF TOURN

HANK

7

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

BINGO

8

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

9

BINGO

TEXAS

HOLDEM

6 PM

10

POST

&

LADIES

MEETING

11

12

MOC

DINNER

KARAOKE

BOBBY

BINGO

13

MOC &

MOCA

MEETING

11 AM

BOBBY

14

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

BINGO

15

SMALL

PITCHER

BEER

$2.00

16

BINGO

TEXAS

HOLDEM

6 PM

17

Entertainment

Committee

18

19

LADIES AUX

DINNER

KARAOKE

BOBBY

BINGO

20

MEN’S AUX

MTG

11 AM

BOBBY

21

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

BINGO

22

SMALL

PITCHER

BEER

$2.00

23

BINGO

TEXAS

HOLDEM

6 PM

24

25

MERRY CHRISTMAS

26

MEN’S

AUX DINNER

Halloween

Party

KARAOKE

BOBBY

BINGO

27

MOC/MOCA

VISTS

STATE

VETERANS

HOME

HANK

28

BLOODY

MARY

$1.25

ALL DAY

BINGO

29

SMALL

PITCHER

BEER

$2.00

30

BINGO

TEXAS

HOLDEM

6 PM

31

BAR

&

HOUSE

MEETING