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Many Thanks to May Volunteers!

5/26/2017

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May has been a busy month here at VFW Post 1454. Our thanks to the many volunteers that helped make our May events possible and successful. Your support allows our Post to continue serving our community and our local Veterans. We couldn't do it without you!

​A special thank you to the City of Alma for purchasing the American flags placed each year on every Veteran's grave throughout Riverside Cemetery in Alma, Michigan. A special thank you to the many volunteers who turned out to help us place the flags honoring our Comrades.
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This year's Buddy Poppy sales were a big success! Our thanks to all who helped support this wonderful program and a big Post thank you to Goldie, a senior Auxiliary Member for helping us count Buddy Poppy donations. Goldie is very active within our Auxiliary and an important member of our Post family. Please thank Goldie for all the wonderful things she does for our Post!
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We had a great turnout for our first Homemade Pizza Party! We had many volunteers handcrafting a variety of delicious pizzas and a great turn out for the event. We will plan more pizza parties in the future. Be sure to bookmark our Events page or follow us on Facebook for more information.
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Special thanks to Doug Yarnell. Not only did he help make the pizzas, he also volunteered for the clean-up crew! And always our thanks to Jeff Humphrey and our club manager Ellen Winn who both help make all things possible!
We'd also like to thank Brad for going above and beyond maintaining the lawn at Post 1454. Thanks to Commander Vic for building new flower boxes for the Post and to Char, Jackie and Darlene for filling them with beautiful flowers. 
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We can't thank our wonderful volunteers and supporters enough. If you would like to get involved, stop by VFW Post 1454 to visit or contact your local Veterans Organization. Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
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Great Lakes Highlanders Caber Toss Challenge

5/7/2017

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Alma VFW Post 1454 is proud to announce the Great Lakes Highlanders Caber Toss Team has created a Caber Toss Challenge to raise funds for our 2017 Wreaths Across America project!
​The Great Lakes Highlanders
​Caber Toss Individual Challenge
at the Alma Highland Festival
May 27th & 28th
1:00 p.m.

VFW Post 1454 leads the
​50th Annual Alma Highland Parade
Saturday, May 27th
​10:30 a.m.
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The professional caber throwers will compete against themselves in an individual challenge to raise funds for Alma VFW Post 1454 "Wreaths Across America" Project 2017. Please come out to join the fun, cheer on the Great Lakes Highlanders and help them raise funds for this wonderful cause.

Thank you Great Lakes Highlanders!

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The Nozzlemen MC & Motorcycle Awareness Month

5/7/2017

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VFW Post 1454 welcomed The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Club on Saturday, May 6th. We look forward to their annual ride to our Post for lunch. Special thanks to the Alma Fire District for providing the "big red welcome" for The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Cub.
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Established in Michigan, The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Club is a nonprofit charitable organization founded by firefighters for firefighters and other public safety professionals dedicated to promoting the safe sport of motorcycle riding. The Nozzlemen MC promotes brotherhood and participates in many charity rides each year. For more information visit www.nozzlemenmc.com

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a national initiative aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to “Share the Road."​ Help make the road safe for all motorists. Review the following safety tips from The National Highway Traffic Administration.
  • Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any vehicle on the roadway.
  • Allow the motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for an automobile and a motorcycle, remember the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane.
  • Motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see. Motorcycles have a much smaller profile than vehicles, which can make it more difficult to judge the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle.
  • Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows the motorcyclist to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.
  • Remember that motorcyclists are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their smaller size. Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
  • Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals usually are not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed.
  • Remember that road conditions that are minor annoyances to motorists can pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Motorcyclists may change speed or adjust their position within a lane suddenly in reaction to road and traffic conditions such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement.
  • Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, following a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. In dry conditions motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. 
​The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides information & free marketing materials reminding all to Share The Road With Motorcycles!
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May 2017 News & Events

5/4/2017

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April Meeting & Election

We would like to thank everyone who turned out for the April meetings. We were happy to see an increase in attendance. We hope to see more Members & Auxiliary each month!

We would also like to congratulate our new Auxiliary Officers and thank them for their dedication to our Post, our Veterans and our Community. The new Auxiliary Officers will take office in July. We look forward to working with you all.
2017-18 Auxiliary Officers
  • President Jaime Rojas
  • Sr. Vice Kathy Humphrey
  • Jr. Vice Jeanie Mozncoa
  • Chaplin Tim Wysong
  • Treasurer Tyler Haase
  • Conductress Jasmin Weis
  • Guard James Harrison
  • 1 Yr Trustee Virginia Vojtas
  • 2 Yr Trustee Roberta Essex
  • 3 Yr Trustee Cecelia Proctor

Auxiliary Pasty Sale a Big Success!

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A big thanks to everyone who turned out to help with the Auxiliary's Annual Pasty Sale. This year's sale was very successful with over 250 pasty sold!

It's Buddy Poppy Season

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Read about VFW Buddy Poppy Program HERE
Get your Buddy Poppy from VFW Post 1454
May 5, 6, 7
May 12, 13, 14
May 19, 20, 21
At Walmart & Family Farm & Home
Alma, MI

Join Us Monthly for a Great Meal!

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Farmer's Breakfast
Mother's Day May 14th
​8 am until Noon
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Fish Fry
Friday May 19th 5-7:30
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Auxiliary Steak Fry
Sunday May 21st
Noon to 4 pm

Memorial Weekend 2017

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Highland Parade 2016
VFW Post 1454 will proudly lead the 50th Alma Highland Festival Parade on Saturday, May 27th at 10:30 am. All interested Veterans are invited to ride with VFW Post 1454 in the parade. Vehicles are available. Stop in & sign up!
Memorial Day Ceremony 2017
Monday, May 29th
Beginning at 10 am
At Riverside Park, Alma, MI

Ceremony continues at the
All Wars Memorial in the
Veteran's Section of
Riverside Cemetery, Alma

All are invited to VFW Post 1454 for coffee, pastries & fellowship immediately following the ceremony.
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Mark Your Calendars

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Bus Trip to the
Vietnam Freedom Wall
at Veterans Park, Belding, MI. $20 Person
Sign-up sheet at the Post!
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    Leslie C. McLean
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Leslie C. McLean Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1454

1302 Wright Avenue
​Alma, Michigan 48801

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989-466-5454

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Wednesday-Sunday Open at 3 p.m.
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