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Information for VFW Post Members, Auxiliary, Veterans & Supporters

Appreciation, Celebrations & Events

10/3/2022

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Alma Panthers
​2022 Military Appreciation Football Game
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Thank you Alma Panthers Football Team for your continued support of our nation's Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans. Go Panthers!
Debt-Free Chicken Dinner
What's burning? It Wasn't the Chicken!
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Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers & attendees of our "Debt-Free Chicken Dinner" on Saturday, October 1st to celebrate a major Post achievement. The loan for our parking lot has been satisfied! Post Commander Vic Simon completed the final step necessary to seal the deal. The Burning of the Mortgage!
Thank You Loretta Lombard!
Thank you Loretta for your service, volunteerism & support for Veterans, VFW Post 1454 & Auxiliary. We ALL appreciate your hard work, support & dedication. We are so grateful for all you do for our Post & Auxiliary!
Explorers Reached VFW Post 1454!
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Upcoming Fall Events
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Pastie Sale $5 Each - ​Orders Due Friday, Oct. 7th
Pick Up At Post Thursday, Oct. 13th After 3 PM

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Friday, Oct. 28th - 5 to 7 pm - Public Welcome!

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4th Annual Jack Cross Memorial Car Show

8/19/2022

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What an awesome night! The 4th Annual Jack Cross Memorial Classic Car Show was a night packed full of fun for all ages. Our parking lot was filled with a mix of cool classic and custom cars, vintage trucks, hot rods & rat rods. We enjoyed a fantastic turn-out while our guests enjoyed great food, rocking tunes, a 50/50 raffle, fellowship & fun with classic car owners and enthusiasts alike. VFW Auxiliary was busy serving up hamburgers, hot dogs & delicious hand-cut homemade french fries to guests while Ellen & crew handled the ice cold beverages.
Wow - A Full Lot of Awesome Entries!
Best of Show
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VFW Post 1454 would like to give a special thanks to Mike & Pat Brennan and Pat's Auto, Inc. for sponsoring The Jack Cross Memorial Classic Car Show. We are honored to host this awesome event!
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We would also like to thank all of the entrants for sharing your time to show off these beauties. It was a real treat for the crowd! Thank you to our guests and of course, our wonderful volunteers for dedicating their time & hard work to ensure the success of our events.  We look forward to seeing you all again next year! ​
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It's Summertime at VFW Post 1454

7/23/2022

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July is almost over but we have many more Summertime events at our Post. Be sure to follow our Facebook page & watch the sign board in front of our Post for Pop-Up Event Information!

Upcoming Events

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Here's What Happened Earlier This Summer....


Thank You
​Central MI Chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution
​for your generous donation! 
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Heroes Center Coming to St. Louis, MI!

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Tom Geisken Memorial Ride


Flag Day 2022


Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

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3rd Annual Salute & Shoot Bowfishing Tournament

5/25/2022

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We had a great turnout for this year's 3rd Annual Salute & Shoot Bowfishing Tournament with the highest number of registered teams to date. Our thanks to our generous sponsors and all participating teams. Special thanks to Lisa Fish, Madison Fish & Tony Miller for all of your help. Many thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers for preparing & serving a delicious breakfast to kick off this event and to all involved for making this event a huge success!
Tournament Standing & Weights:
  • 1st Place Justin Towne, Eric Towne, Mark VanderSloot & Garrett Wesseling. They had 251 lbs & the big Gar that was 4.4 lbs!
  • 2nd Place Justin McQueen, Dave Donley, Ryan Donley & Cory Watson with 243.2 lbs and the Biggest Carp/Big Fish at 36 lbs & Big Gold Fish at 4.4 lbs!
  • 3rd Place Wyatt Harrison, Kyle Augustine & Luke Mallory with 235 lbs & the Big Dog Fish at 9.6 lbs.
  • 4th Place Tanner Ebahandt, Michael NayVos, Ryan Somsel & Megan Somsel with 234.2 lbs and the Biggest Bullhead at 1.8 lbs.
  • 5th Place Trent Karcher, Mike Lehmkuhle & Shaun Schafer with 227 lbs and the Big Sucker at 3.4 lbs.
  • 6th Place Darren Fish, Trenton Fish, Gavin Fish & Megan Lewis with 221.8 lbs.
  • 7th Place Craig Robinson, Kaleb Robinson, Kelsey Robinson & Ryan Miller with 219.6 lbs.
  • 8th Place Donald Duncan & Ken Brininstool with 215.8 lbs.
  • 9th Place Caleb Wielock, Brad Fouch & Jay Schultz with 209.6 lbs.
  • 10th Place Ray Simmons & Chad Gembarski with 206.2 lbs.
  • 11th Place Josh Fisher & Tyler Fisher with 167.4 lbs.
  • 12th Place Nolan Ray, Matthew Plumford, Adam Richmond & Blake Vowell with 136.2 lbs.
  • 13th Place Nelson Gregory Sr., Nelson Gregory Jr., Patrick Bryant & Josh Gallagher with DNW.
CONGRATULATIONS FISHERMEN & WOMEN
WE'LL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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May 2022 Events

5/5/2022

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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!

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Nozzlemen Annual Ride-In to VFW Post 1454 Saturday, May 7th
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Established in Michigan, The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Club is a nonprofit charitable organization founded by firefighters for firefighters & other public safety professionals dedicated to promoting the safe sport of motorcycle riding. Nozzlemen MC promotes brotherhood and participates in many charity rides each year. For more information visit their website at: www.nozzlemenmc.com

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Special thanks to Jeff Pung, Rollie Anderson, Denny Gee, Dan Spence,
​Powell Fabrication & Powder Coat of Central Michigan.
Join Us For A Monthly Meal - Public Welcome!
Auxiliary Steak Fry - 3rd Sunday of Every Month - 12 to 3 pm
Friday Night Fish Fry - 4th Friday of Every Month - 5 to 7 pm
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Recent Events
Be sure to watch our sign board for Event Information or
​Follow Us on Facebook!

Alma Elks Club #1400
​17th Annual Field of Honor Dedication
​Sunday, May 1st, 2022

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Dinner With The Troops

4/13/2022

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Our local Veterans continue to serve our community, Country, & Comrades in many ways, including serving dinner! On Saturday, April 9th, 2022, VFW Post 1454 & Auxiliary prepared dinner for the Michigan Army National Guard 1-119th Field Artillery Battalion Battery B at the Alma Armory to show our support, appreciation & thanks for their service.
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Special thanks to the many Post & Auxiliary volunteers that helped prepare and serve a delicious home-cooked meal to the Troops. Great job!
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Click HERE to read the history of the Michigan Army National Guard
Or visit miarmyguard.com
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Many Thanks to "Pit Master" Gail Alexander.
Delicious BBQ, as always!
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VFW Post 1454 Commander Vic Simon & Pit Master Gail Alexander
​"Stationed" at the Grill
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There are many ways to show your support to our Active Duty Military Personnel. Reach out to your family, friends & community members serving in the military. Cards, letters & care packages from home are simple ways to show appreciation & brighten someone's day. 
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Or contact your local Veteran's organization. Many, including our own Post & Auxiliary, collect care package items to ship to our Troops stationed overseas.
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VFW Post 1454 News & Events - January 2022

1/11/2022

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Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a safe & happy holiday season. We have another busy year planned at Alma VFW Post 1454. We invite you to join us in fun & fellowship as we assist our community and our Veterans, locally & nationwide. Our Post & Auxiliary welcomes new members! Many events throughout the year are open to non-members as well. Follow our Facebook page for the latest info.

2021 Wreaths Across America

We'd like to thank everyone involved in 2021's Wreaths Across America tribute to our nation's Fallen Soldiers. We appreciate our community's support in this worthy cause. Our thanks to all in attendance, to our volunteers and the many generous groups & individuals that contribute to the purchase of wreaths. Our Wreath's Across America event was well attended and drew the attention of the local media. If you missed the news coverage, the links are listed below.
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Click HERE to Read the Article!
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Click HERE to Watch the Video!
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Wreaths Across America - Thank you Sons of the American Revolution!
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Wreaths Across America - Thank you Alma College!
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Thank you Alma High School Football Team - Go Panthers!
Wreaths Across America

Voice of Democracy & Patriot Pen Winners!

Please join us in congratulating the recently named Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essay winners. Each year students throughout the U.S. participate by submitting original patriotic & democratic-themed essays for the chance to earn scholarships & awards. This year's participants did an exceptional job preparing their essays. Post VOD winner Bonnie Lord's essay was also selected as the winning essay for District 9. Congratulations students! Great job!
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Congratulations Voice of Democracy & Patriot Pen Winners!
VOD Winners: Lila Heiss, Karly Crowe & Bonnie Lord
Patriot Pen Winner: Luca Lebrun
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Congratulations District 9 Voice of Democracy Winner!
Bonnie Lord
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Congratulations District 9 Teacher of the Year!
Justine Fox
Don Pavlik Middle School, Alma, MI

Congratulations Dale Chalut!

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We would also like to congratulate VFW 1454 Post and Honor Guard Member, Dale Chalut. Dale was honored as 2021's Veteran of the Year by Alma Elks #1400 at their Annual Veteran's Dinner. We're very proud of Dale for his dedication to his fellow Veterans, his many achievements and for his leadership of VFW Post 1454's Honor Guard. Congratulations Dale Chalut! It's a well-deserved honor.

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Special Thanks

A heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers that helped make the holidays a little brighter for local families, our Veterans & Active Duty Service Members. We appreciate the efforts of our community, Post & Auxiliary members in support of our Veterans & Active Duty Military during the holidays and throughout the year. Your generous donations, time & efforts greatly help to make our work possible. We thank you for your support!
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Thank you Ellen!

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A very special thank you to Club Manager Ellen for always serving up the fun & festivities at VFW Post 1454! Our Post looked beautiful for the holidays. Ellen planned a great New Years Eve Party too, as always! We all appreciate your hard work and dedication Ellen. (And your innovative thinking!)

Mark Your Calendars!

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DECLOUXPIERCELAW.COM

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Super Bowl Party
February 13th - 6 pm
Big Screen Raffle!

Come Early & Bring a Dish to Pass!
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Follow our Facebook page for more news & events.
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
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Fall Events - Alma VFW Post 1454

10/29/2021

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Current Events, Fundraisers & Fun at VFW 1454
Mark Your Calendars!
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Auxiliary Fall Pastie Sale
Order by November 1st, Pick-up November 4th after 3:00 pm
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Download Order Form Below
fall_pastie_order_2021.pdf
File Size: 135 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Pastie Volunteers Welcome & Appreciated!
Contact the Post for More Information.
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We hope you will join us at one of our events!

Below is a look back at some of the fall fun you might have missed.
Follow us on Facebook for the latest info!
Be sure to watch our sign board in front of the Post for pop-up events!
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Vets for Vets - Corvette Color Tour Rides for Veterans
​October 9, 2021
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VFW Auxiliary 1454 prepared lunch for Clinton & Gratiot County Habitat for Humanity on Oct. 10th.
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Burger Night with Alma Panthers High School Football Team - October 19th
Thank you Alma Panthers for your continued support & dedication to
Wreaths Across America!
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Free Haircuts for Veterans at VFW Post 1454 - October 27th
​Thank you Veterans4USA!

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Food Distribution to Veterans in Need at VFW Post 1454 - October 28th
Thank you Veterans4USA!

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A Summer of Fun at VFW Post 1454

9/29/2021

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It was a busy summer at VFW Post 1454 with many activities for our Members, Auxiliary and community to enjoy. Here's a look back at a few of the highlights.
Community Projects & Veteran's Assistance
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Watch Our Display Board for Upcoming Blood Drive Dates!
VFW Post 1454 Summer Corn Hole League
Auxiliary 1454 Monthly Sunday Steak Fry
Jack Cross Memorial Car Show
A 2nd Visit From The Nozzlemen MC
Annual Benefit Golf Scramble
Goodbye Summer - Hello Fall Fun!
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Veterans 4 USA Food Distribution
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Fall Dart Leagues In Session!
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Monthly Fish Fry - 4th Friday
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Stay Tuned!
There's More Fall Fun Coming Soon!
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VFW Post 1454 Salutes Goldie Kanine

6/7/2021

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Alma VFW Post 1454 salutes Auxiliary Member Goldie Kanine for her outstanding poppy distribution record and her unwavering support of our Post & our nation's Veterans!
Goldie is a Charter Auxiliary Member of Leslie C. McLean Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1454, the eldest VFW Post in Gratiot County, MI. At 93 years young, Goldie is the eldest Auxiliary Member of our Post. To call her an active member is an understatement though. Goldie has been our Post's reigning "Poppy Drive Champion" for more consecutive years than we can count. This year was no exception. Goldie dedicated 23 hours of volunteer time to our poppy drive efforts, singlehandedly raising $740.00 in donations!

Goldie is a valuable and much loved member of our Auxiliary & our Post. Goldie is the widow of U.S. Army WWII Veteran, Ronald E. Kanine (1923-2014). Ronald received 3 Purple Hearts during his time of service. He married Goldie on April 26, 1946. The Kanines lost their son Jack E. Kanine, Vietnam Veteran, SP 4 U.S. Army, (1949-1981) age 31 as a result of Agent Orange. Although the Kanine family has sacrificed much for our nation and our freedoms, Goldie continues her mission of dedicated service to our nation, our Veterans, our Post and our community.

​Please join us in salute to Goldie Kanine for her dedication and support to all. We appreciate all of your efforts Goldie, and we applaud your outstanding poppy drive proceeds!
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Thank you Goldie Kanine!
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Here's Goldie front & center at this year's Memorial Day Ceremony.
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And here's Goldie & her poppy drive proceeds from 2017.
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