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!!  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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Red Cross Blood Drive at Alma VFW Post 1454
Monday, March 16th Noon to 5:45 pm
Register Early with RapidPass
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!
Join us 5:00-7:00 pm - Public Welcome!
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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!
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
Remember - Honor - Teach
Remember our fallen U.S. Veterans. Honor those who serve.
Teach your children the value of Freedom.
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.
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 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
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
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/
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. |
 | 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!
Public Welcome!
Sunday, August 18th - Noon to 4:00
Come Early - This Popular Event Sells Out!
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!
Proceeds From Our Annual Golf Tournament Support Our Post's Participation In The Wreaths Across America Program!
Dart League Meetings Coming Soon!
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.
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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 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!
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! |
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
Visit our Events Page for more info on upcoming events or
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Visit our Events Page for more info on upcoming events or
Follow Us on Facebook!
We Have New Drink Chips at the Club.
Thank You Simply Engraving, Mt. Pleasant!
Thank You Simply Engraving, Mt. Pleasant!
We Have A Winner!
Super Bowl Party Big Screen TV Raffle Winner
Congratulations Josh & Happy Birthday To You!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Leslie C. McLean
VFW Post 1454
Dedicated to a lifetime of service to our county and our community.
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