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March 2020 Newsletter & More!

3/4/2020

Congratulations
Dart League Tournament Winners!

Congratulations Diana & Jamie
This dynamic duo was "Not Darting Around" at this year's Dart League Tournament. Trophy plaques & cash in hand. Great job Dart League Team! Way to represent your Post!

The Saginaw VA Medical Center & Local Veterans are in Need!
Please Help Our Auxiliary Fill the Duffle Bags!
Drop off your diaper donations by March 13th at VFW Post 1454
We're open Wed-Sun after 3 pm.
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!

Attention Snowbirds
We will freeze & hold your pasties for your return!
Order by March 30th!

Pastie Order Forms Here
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Red Cross Blood Drive at Alma VFW Post 1454
Monday, March 16th Noon to 5:45 pm
Register Early with RapidPass

4th Friday of Every Month - Fish Fry March 27th
Join us 5:00-7:00 pm - Public Welcome!

Like & Follow Us on Facebook for all the latest news, photos & info!
Auxiliary 1454 Members, did you know there's a Facebook Group just for you? Look for the private group Alma VFW Auxiliary & request to join!

Wreaths Across America 2019

12/14/2019

Wreaths Across America 2019
Remember - Honor - Teach
Remember our fallen U.S. Veterans. Honor those who serve.
Teach your children the value of Freedom.

Our thanks to all who joined us to honor our Nation's Heroes on Wreaths Across America Day. Special thanks to the generous Wreaths Across America sponsors that help make this event possible each year.

www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org

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

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.

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!

Support For Our Troops

4/14/2019

Family, Farm & Home in Alma, Michigan recently held a "Buy One/Give One" promotion to collect snacks for Active Duty Military personnel stationed overseas. VFW Post 1454's Auxiliary offered their assistance by volunteering to pack & ship the treats collected overseas. It was an awesome surprise to receive photos back from our Troops stationed in Kuwait.

Our Post & Auxiliary is dedicated to serving our Veterans, Active Duty Military & our community. There are many ways YOU can be involved! Join us for a monthly meal or one of our many events - Public Welcome! Stop by the Post to meet our Members or visit our Facebook page. Volunteer opportunities are available for Post & Auxiliary Members and non-members alike.

VFW Post 1454 Springs Into Action!

3/19/2019

VFW Post 1454 is "Springing Into Action" serving our Veterans, Active Duty Military, and our community. We have a busy Spring/Summer season planned with many volunteer opportunities for Members & non-members alike. Each donation and act of volunteerism helps us advance our cause but it's your ACTIVE PARTICIPATION that enables us to meet & exceed our goals. We're calling all readers of this post to "Spring Into Action!" Visit the Post, attend Post events and join us for a monthly meal. Public Welcome!

Project Paws
"PAWS - Panthers Always Willing to Serve"

VFW Post 1454 Members volunteered their services to Project Paws to help pack snack bags for local children & families in need of supplemental nutrition. Alma Public Schools, Project Paws & the Gratiot County Community Foundation work together to offer these bags to children free of charge! Our Post was pleased to lend a helping hand to this worthy cause.

Cots for Gratiot County Hope House

VFW Post 1454 donated 7 cots to Gratiot County Hope House in St. Louis, Michigan. Founded in May of 2018, Hope House is a transitional & crisis housing center dedicated to meeting the temporary housing needs of the roughly 600 homeless in our county. For more info on the Gratiot County Hope House, visit their website or Facebook page.

Auxiliary Seeking Donations

VFW Post 1454 Auxiliary is collecting NEW items to donate to homeless Veterans. They are also collecting gently used men's dress shirts to make bibs for our Veterans. Donations may be dropped off at the Post anytime during business hours & volunteers are welcome to help sew. All contributions greatly appreciated! Thank you for supporting your local Veterans.

VFW Post 1454 Salutes Alma Family Farm & Home

The Alma Family Farm & Home store is currently offering a buy-one/donate-one snack promotion. For each snack purchased, Family Farm & Home will donate an additional snack to our Active-Duty Military personnel. VFW Post 1454 will assist by shipping these items to our troops stationed overseas. Please stop by the Alma Family Farm & Home to purchase your snacks and be sure to thank them for their continued support of our Military & local Veterans!

Thank You Jack Gibson!

Special thanks to Jack Gibson for his generous donation to our Post's Building Fund. We are currently running a 50/50 Raffle to raise funds needed to make repairs at the Post. Proceeds from this raffle along with Jack's generous donation will allow us to make much needed improvements all are sure to enjoy. Stop by the Post & pick up your tickets! One lucky ticket will win BIG! Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5.

Congratulations VFW Dart League Players!

Congratulations Dart Team Members! Great job at representing at the 2019 State Darts Tournament! Shout out to:

Chad Billings 2nd Place Singles
Diana Maria 2nd Place Level 6 Cricket
Desirae Castellon, Joshua Douglas Parks & Joel Miller 2nd Place Mixed Trips Level 2

St. Patty's Day Dinner

Thanks to all who attended the Auxiliary's Annual St. Patty's Day Dinner!
Special thanks to our St. Patty's Day Cooking & Clean-Up Crew
Pat, Loretta, Dar, Char, Shanna, Jeanne & Tyler
Thank you for another delicious meal!

Corned Beef or Ham with All the Fixin's

Upcoming Events

Fish Fry
4th Friday of Every Month
(EVERY Friday During Lent)
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
March 22nd
March 29th
April 5th
April 12th
April 19th
April 26th
PUBLIC WELCOME!

AUXILIARY SPRING PASTIE SALE
$5 Each
Order Deadline Date April 8th
Pick Up April 11th after 2:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED!

Click to Download Pastie Order Form

Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
Visit our Events Page for more info on upcoming events or
Follow Us on Facebook!

Winter News Plus Tips To Beat Those Winter Blues!

2/8/2019

What's New?
There's A New Nozzlemen MC Chapter In Town.
Welcome Alma Nozzlemen Chapter 5!

We Have New Drink Chips at the Club.
Thank You Simply Engraving, Mt. Pleasant!

We Have A Winner!
Super Bowl Party Big Screen TV Raffle Winner
Congratulations Josh & Happy Birthday To You!

We had a great Super Bowl Party.
Thanks to all who turned out to cheer their favorite team.
Special thanks to Bryan Prohaska,
For all you do to make this an awesome event!

Ellen's awesome & talented friend Sherry Kyle made this beautiful POW-MIA afghan and donated it to our Post! Thank you Sherry Kyle for this wonderful afghan and for all you do for our Post.

Would you like to win this awesome afghan?
Stop by the Post to purchase your raffle tickets!
$1 Each or 6 Tickets for $5
As always, all proceeds will assist local veterans.

Next Fish Fry
February 22nd
5:00 to 7:00 pm

Fish Fry EVERY Friday During Lent
March 8th
March 15th
March 22nd
March 29th
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tips for Beating Those Winter Blues!

Stay Active - Visit the Post often. Attend monthly Post & Auxiliary meetings. Share your ideas. Join a committee. We need your participation!

Keep Warm - Nothing warms the heart & soul like serving our Veterans, Troops & community. Stop by the Post to "warm up" by volunteering your time, skills or services. (It's always warm in the kitchen & there's always room for volunteers on the Fish Fry Cooking Crews!)

Cabin fever? We have the cure! Service & volunteer opportunities, monthly meals & events, dart leagues, fellowship, socializing with old friends or making new friends. For more info on our events, watch our marquis board, bookmark our Events Page, Follow Us on Facebook, and most importantly, VISIT THE POST!! Once you're here, you're sure to stay for the fun!

Thank You For Supporting Your Local Veterans!

Happy New Year!

1/1/2019

Special thanks to
"Mr. & Mrs. Claus"
Dale & Sue
and
Rich & Mary

Because of your generosity the Post was able to adopt 2 families for Christmas this year.

Great Job to All the Teams!
New Kid's League Starts Wednesday, March 13th
Contact the Post for more details.

Special thanks to Juan Ramirez, Greg Garcia & Gary Smith for waxing our dining room floors. Thank you Terry Middleton for moving everything. Thank you James Harrison, Char Durocher & Rachelle Paxton for cleaning our kitchen. Thank you Keith Owen for painting! Everything looks great!

Thanks to all who joined us for our New Year's Eve Party! A very successful SOLD OUT event! Special thanks to Club Manager Ellen for decorating our Post so beautifully and as always, making sure everyone had a great time.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!