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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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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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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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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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Jack Cross Memorial Car Show 2020

8/23/2020

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Friday night, August 21st, 2020 the Jack Cross Memorial Classic Car Show made its 2nd annual appearance at Alma VFW Post 1454. Sponsored by Pat's Auto, Inc. from St. Louis, MI, this event drew in classic car collectors & enthusiasts alike. This year's event was well attended & our guests had a wonderful time enjoying live music, great food and a parking lot full of cool classic rides.
VFW Post 1454 Members & Auxiliary would like to thank Pat's Auto, Inc. for another spectacular Jack Cross Memorial Classic Car Show event. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Pat Brennan, Mike Brennan and Dan Smith for their generous donation of $1,100.00 to our Post! And, thanks to every single one of our 50/50 raffle winners for donating their winnings back to our Post!  WOW!!
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Our fundraising events have been limited this summer but our work continues thanks to the support & generosity of our Members, Auxiliary, our community, friends & loyal supporters. Here's a quick look at a few projects & improvements that have been accomplished this summer. Click HERE to read the news article & watch the video on our new roof.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
​MORE EVENTS COMING YOUR WAY!
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Auxiliary Steak Fry
Sunday, September 20th
Noon to 4 pm


(Hurry in - this event sells out!)

Outdoor Dining & Carry-Out
Available!


Please observe COVID-19 best safety practices including face masks and 6' social distancing.

Once again, we'd like to extend our thanks to Pat's Auto, Inc. for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Jack Cross Memorial Car Show at VFW Post 1454 and to all who volunteered their time, efforts & talents to ensure a great experience for all of our guests. Thank you to all who turned out in support of our Post to enjoy this special event. Thank you all! We're already looking forward to next year's event!
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UNTIL NEXT YEAR....
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March 2020 Newsletter & More!

3/4/2020

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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!
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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!
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Attention Snowbirds
We will freeze & hold your pasties for your return!
Order by March 30th!
Pastie Order Forms Here
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pasty_order_form_spring_2020.pdf
File Size: 61 kb
File Type: pdf
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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
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4th Friday of Every Month - Fish Fry March 27th
Join us 5:00-7:00 pm - Public Welcome!
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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!
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Wreaths Across America 2019

12/14/2019

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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.
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www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org
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More Post News - Late October

10/25/2019

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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!
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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!
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Long Sleeve T-Shirts
Now Available at the Post

(Get yours before they're gone!)
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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

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Happy Halloween!

10/16/2019

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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

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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!

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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!

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Next Fish Fry October 25th - Public Welcome!

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Attention Euchre Players - Coming in November

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Mid-September News Update

9/16/2019

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Thank You Linda J. Baracy Memorial Charity!

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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

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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!
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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!
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See the video on our​ Post's Facebook page by clicking the link below.
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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!
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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

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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!

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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!
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Reminder to Post & Auxiliary Members

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Post & Auxiliary Event
All Members & Auxiliary Invited
(This Event Closed to Public)
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Save a stamp!
Mail your Auxiliary Dues with your Bake-Less Bake Sale Donation.

Friday Night Fish Fry - PUBLIC WELCOME!

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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.
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