VFW Post 1454 - Posts From The Post

November Newsletter

11/1/2019

If you are a Post or Auxiliary Member of VFW Post 1454 and would like to receive our monthly newsletter via email please submit your email address and we will add you to the list of email recipients. You may submit your email address via email to vfwpost1454@hotmail.com or sign up at the Post.

More Post News - Late October

10/25/2019

Thank you Alma Panthers Football Team!
The Alma Panthers High School Football Team donated $2,500 from their annual Lift-A-Thon to purchase wreaths for this year's Wreaths Across America program. Thank you Alma Panthers for your continued support!

The Auxiliary's Fall Pastie Sale was big success! Over 500 pasties handmade by our wonderful group of volunteers. We had just enough cooks in the kitchen. Great job Pastie Crew!

Long Sleeve T-Shirts
Now Available at the Post
(Get yours before they're gone!)

Don't forget our
4th Friday Fish Fry
TONIGHT
10/25 from 5-7 pm
1 lb Fish Baskets
$12
Served with French Fries, Coleslaw & Roll

Invite your friends & neighbors
Public Welcome!

Upcoming Events

Happy Halloween!

10/16/2019

Annual Kid's Halloween Party Pictures

This year's Kid's Halloween Party (an annual event made possible by our Post's awesome Auxiliary) was a spooktacularly fun event filled with lots of games, face-painting, yummy treats & free pumpkins for the kids to decorate.

Go Fund Me Campaign Update

As of 10/13/19 we have received $1,540.00 on our GoFundMe account and private donation of $800.00 which brings our total donations to $2,340.00. We are $326 away from meeting our project goal. Thank you all for your support.

Thank You Alma City Police Department!

The Alma City Police Department began a "No Shave November" Fundraising Campaign with proceeds supporting our Post's building project. Every Alma City Police Officer contributed and the Alma PD delivered a check to our Post for $300! Thank you Alma PD!

Reminder Auxiliary Pastie Orders Due Oct. 21st!

Next Fish Fry October 25th - Public Welcome!

Attention Euchre Players - Coming in November

Go Fund Me Campaign - Roofing Repairs

10/10/2019

There's something to be said about a man with a plan. When Post Member Jeff Humphrey's plan to repair the kitchen roof at our Post didn't go quite as planned, he came up with an alternative. A Go Fund Me Campaign to obtain the funding for the building materials needed to repair our kitchen roof.

Jeff created the Go Fund Me Campaign and published it to our Post's Facebook page to get the ball rolling. Through the powers of social media, Jeff's Go Fund Me Campaign caught the attention of the Alma City Police Department. They pledged their support with a "No Shave November" fundraiser with proceeds supporting our Post's roofing repairs.

Our Go Fund Me Campaign also caught the attention of the local news, WMEN Channel 5. They sent a crew out to interview Jeff. If you missed the broadcast, you can read the article & watch the news story by clicking HERE.

Click HERE to visit Alma VFW Post 1454's Go Fund Me Campaign!

Donations Are Also Accepted At VFW Post 1454 In Person Or By Mailing:
VFW Post 1454
1302 Wright Ave.
Alma, MI 48801
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!

October 2019 Newsletter

10/1/2019

Attention All VFW Post 1454 Members & Auxiliary:

Our monthly newsletter is now digital. If you have signed up with a valid email address, your newsletter should arrive in your inbox soon. If this is your first communication with our Post's email, please check your "junk mail" and direct our newsletters to your inbox.
If you have not signed up yet but would like to receive our newsletter via email please leave your information on the sign-up sheet at the Post and we will add you to the list of recipients.
For those without email, a printed copy will be available at the Post for viewing.
Newsletters will be shared here on our website's blog. You will be able to read it online and download the newsletter if desired. A link to download will be included at the end of this blog post.
An announcement that the newsletter is available & ready to view will be shared to our Post's public Facebook page as well as the Auxiliary's closed Facebook group.
Thank you for your patience as we work out the kinks in our new system.

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Mid-September News Update

9/16/2019

Thank You Linda J. Baracy Memorial Charity!

Please join us in thanks to the Linda J. Baracy Memorial Charity for their generous contribution to our Post. Funds will be used for building materials to complete many Post improvement projects. Thank you for your continued support of our Post, Auxiliary and our local Veterans!

VFW Post 1454 Honor Guard

Our Post's Honor Guard served at the Alma Elk's Field of Honor dedication on Sunday, Sept. 8th. This year, the Elks honored Vietnam Veterans. Many Members attended the ceremony & had flags placed in their honor. Our thanks to the Alma Elks for supporting & honoring local Veterans. Great job Honor Guard!

Our Post's Honor Guard also performed at the Alma High School Football Annual Military Appreciation Football Game on Sept. 13th. Veterans & Active Duty Military were invited to the Military Reception Tent for socializing & pre-game refreshments followed by an exciting football game with a special half-time show featuring our Post's Honor Guard, a Color Guard presentation & the Alma High School Marching Band. Great performances by all!

See the video on our Post's Facebook page by clicking the link below.
www.facebook.com/alma.vfw.7/videos/534502163969135/

We are very proud of all of our Honor Guard Members. They do a fantastic job carrying out their duties and representing our Post. Most importantly, they are always present to honor their Comrades. Thank you Honor Guard!

Thank You Alma Panthers Football & Athletics!

Alma Panthers Football & Alma Panthers Athletics have been great supporters of our Post and our local Veterans. Let's show them the awesome support they have shown us. Support Panther Athletics! Go Alma Panthers!

Auxiliary Steak Fry Closes For 2019 Season

September 15th was our last Auxiliary Steak Fry for the 2019 season. Our thanks to all who attended. Special thank you to all of the many wonderful volunteers who make the Auxiliary's Summer Steak Fry Season a huge success! Your hard work, planning, preparing, grilling & serving skills show with this wildly popular event. People lined up early & in droves all summer long. Great job & great food Auxiliary Steak Fry Team! We're already looking forward to next summer's Steak Fry events!

Congratulations Jamie & Diana!

Congratulations Jamie & Diana
on your recent engagement.
We all wish you a
lifetime of happiness together.

Blood Drive Monday, September 16th

Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, September 16th
Noon to 5:00 pm
At Alma VFW Post 1454
Give the gift of life!

Reminder to Post & Auxiliary Members

Post & Auxiliary Event
All Members & Auxiliary Invited
(This Event Closed to Public)

Save a stamp!
Mail your Auxiliary Dues with your Bake-Less Bake Sale Donation.

Friday Night Fish Fry - PUBLIC WELCOME!

Join Us for a MonthlyMeal!
Public Welcome!

Friday Night Fish Fry Schedule
Friday, September 27th
Friday, October 25th
Friday, November 22nd
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

September Events - Fall Fun Ahead

9/1/2019

Many thanks to our generous Volunteers, Donors, Hole Sponsors & Participants for making our Annual Golf Tournament a HUGE success! Funds raised through this year's event will purchase ALL of the wreaths needed for our Post's 2019 Wreaths Across America participation. A good time (for a great cause) was had by all as you can see from the photos below. Thank you all for your support! Don't forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14th, Wreaths Across America Day, and join us honoring our Fallen Heroes.

Fall Fun - September Events!

LAST STEAK FRY OF THE SEASON!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15TH FROM NOON TO 4 PM
PUBLIC WELCOME!

POST & AUXILIARY MEMBERS PRIVATE EVENT
WET BURRITO NIGHT!

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
SEPTEMBER 27TH FROM 5 TO 7 PM
PUBLIC WELCOME!

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Jack Cross Classic Car Show

8/20/2019

We enjoyed a great turnout and a fabulous showing of classic cars at this year's Jack Cross Classic Car Show. Special thanks to Pat's Auto, Inc. for sponsoring this awesome event! Our parking lot was filled with cool, classic rides for guests to admire while the DJ played our favorite songs. Great food & friends rounded out the day. If you missed this year's show, check out our photos below. (Follow our Events and Facebook pages so you never miss out on fun events at Alma VFW Post 1454!)

See You Next Year!

August Update, News & Events

8/5/2019

Congratulations Carol Sutherland!
Winner of our 50/50 Raffle!

Our thanks to all who purchased & sold tickets for our 50/50 Raffle fundraiser. The proceeds raised through ticket sales will allow us to complete much needed "home improvement" projects for our Post that all are sure to enjoy. Thank you for supporting our VFW Post and your local Veterans!

Thank you Tim & Terry from Mt. Pleasant VFW Post 3303 for building recycling boxes for our Post. Our storage room is neat & organized and Club Manager Ellen is happy for the upgrade. Sorting returnables will be a breeze now. Thank you!

The Doctor is in!
There's always something happening at the Club. New friends to meet, something to try or something to do. Stop by often to see what's new! While you're here, don't forget to check our cork board for the latest news, events and volunteer opportunities. Have a suggestion? Join us for a monthly meeting & share you ideas. We look forward to seeing you soon!

August Events

Friday, August 16th - 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Public Welcome!

Sunday, August 18th - Noon to 4:00
Come Early - This Popular Event Sells Out!

Friday, August 23rd - 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 24th
Proceeds From Our Annual Golf Tournament Support Our Post's Participation In The Wreaths Across America Program!

Dart League Meetings Coming Soon!

WWII, Korean & MI Vietnam War Traveling Memorials

7/13/2019

A few of our members visited the traveling WWII, Korean & Michigan Vietnam War Memorials on display this week at the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport in Howell, MI. The display was constructed by the non-profit organization "Freedom's Never Free." Viewings began Thursday, July 11th. This display is free and open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 14th.

For more information on American Memorials located in Michigan
and across our Nation please visit the link below.
American Memorials Directory "Journey of a Lifetime"