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Information for VFW Post Members, Auxiliary, Veterans & Supporters

May 2022 Events

5/5/2022

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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!

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Nozzlemen Annual Ride-In to VFW Post 1454 Saturday, May 7th
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Established in Michigan, The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Club is a nonprofit charitable organization founded by firefighters for firefighters & other public safety professionals dedicated to promoting the safe sport of motorcycle riding. Nozzlemen MC promotes brotherhood and participates in many charity rides each year. For more information visit their website at: www.nozzlemenmc.com

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Special thanks to Jeff Pung, Rollie Anderson, Denny Gee, Dan Spence,
​Powell Fabrication & Powder Coat of Central Michigan.
Join Us For A Monthly Meal - Public Welcome!
Auxiliary Steak Fry - 3rd Sunday of Every Month - 12 to 3 pm
Friday Night Fish Fry - 4th Friday of Every Month - 5 to 7 pm
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Recent Events
Be sure to watch our sign board for Event Information or
​Follow Us on Facebook!

Alma Elks Club #1400
​17th Annual Field of Honor Dedication
​Sunday, May 1st, 2022

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VFW Post 1454 Springs Into Action!

3/19/2019

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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"

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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

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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

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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!
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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

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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!
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Corned Beef or Ham with All the Fixin's
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Upcoming Events

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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!
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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!
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May 2018 Events & Info

4/27/2018

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Last One - May 13th!
9:00-Noon
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Sunday, May 20th
Noon to 4:00
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Friday, May 25th
5:00-7:00

10 am May 5th - District 9 Meeting, Belding
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Saturday, May 5th
The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Club's Ride-In to VFW Post 1454 
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Established in Michigan, The Nozzlemen Motorcycle Club is a nonprofit charitable organization founded by firefighters for firefighters & 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

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VFW Post 1454's Honor Guard will be participating in the Alma Elks Lodge's
2018 Field of Honor Dedication Ceremony
At Alma Elks Lodge #1400
2 pm on Sunday, May 6th, 2018


To purchase a flag to honor a Veteran or in memory of a Veteran
​please contact Alma Elks Lodge #1400 at 989-463-1400 or visit the links below

 
Alma Elks Field of Honor Facebook page
Alma Elks Lodge #1400 Facebook page

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Dart Leagues Forming!
​League Meeting May 11th at 6:30 pm
Post & Auxiliary Members

Jeff is back from FL
(and he brought catfish!)


Horse Race
Catfish & Hushpuppy Party


Saturday, May 12th
4 pm
​At the Club!
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Thank you Great Lakes Highlanders!
The Great Lakes Highlanders are a statewide Highland Games team. Each member competes at a high and world class competition during the Highland Festival Games in Alma, MI. The Great Lakes Highlanders adopted VFW Post 1454 and donates 100% of the donations collected during a friendly Individual Caber Toss Competition held during noon lunch break on May 26th & 27th. The Great Lakes Highlanders have donated over $2,000 in the last 2 years raised through this caber toss event. Two Great Lakes Highlander members, also Veterans, marched with us in last year's Highland Parade. We ask our Members & Auxiliary to stop by this fun event to cheer on the Great Lakes Highlanders and show them your support. Go Great Lakes Highlanders!

Please Join Us As We Honor Our Comrades

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October Events at VFW Post 1454

10/4/2017

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Friday, October 20th
5:00 - 7:30 pm

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Sunday, October 15th
Noon until 4 pm
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Served  with Rice & Beans
$9 per Person
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Sunday, October 8th
8 am to Noon

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Auxiliary Pastie Sale - $4 Each!
Order by October 20th
Pastie Making Day October 23rd
(Volunteers Needed)
Pick-up October 26th
Order forms available at Post.
Get yours today!
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Volunteers are always needed!
Contact us to find out how your can get involved.
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
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What Does Your Local VFW Do?

9/13/2017

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Our Post hosts many fun filled events but we're not just out for a good time. Our events raise awareness for our causes and donations to administer the services we provide to our veterans, troops & community. There's always something going on at VFW Post 1454. We invite you to stop in to meet our members and find out how you can get involved!
We Assist Local Veterans
August 28th, 2017
VFW 1454 Post Members, all Vietnam Veterans, spent the afternoon constructing a handicap ramp for one of their comrades, a disabled Veteran. Post Members worked with the local Home Depot to secure a materials donation and gathered together to construct this ramp at no cost to the Veteran.
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We Provide Troop Support
September 8th, 2017
As Army National Guard Battery B 1-119FA out of Alma, MI prepared to head south in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts, VFW Post 1454 had the privilege of cooking these awesome troops lunch and dinner.
We Serve Our Community
September 18th, 2017
VFW Post 1454 will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, September 18th from Noon until 5:45 p.m. Give the gift of life, give blood. Save time, register early with Rapid Pass.
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We Honor Our Comrades
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Wreaths Across America
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Riverside Park & Riverside Cemetery, Alma
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VFW 1454 Honor Guard
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Wreaths Across America Fund Raiser

6/26/2017

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VFW Post 1454 is raising funds for the 2017 National Wreaths Across America Day project. Last year, our Post was able to place a wreath on every Veteran's grave in the Veteran's Section of Riverside Cemetery in Alma, Michigan. Please help us honor our comrades and support this wonderful cause! 50/50 Raffle Tickets are now available at the Post. Proceeds will be used to purchase wreaths this year's Wreaths Across America project. Get your tickets today or Contact VFW Post 1454 for information on how to donate or volunteer to help place wreaths.
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VFW Post 1454 participated in the 2016 Wreaths Across America Project. Click HERE to read more and view our photos!
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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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Spring News, Events & Volunteer Opportunities

4/22/2017

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Welcome Spring! It's the start of our busy season at Post 1454 and there are many ways for you to get involved. Join us for one of our Post & Auxiliary sponsored meals or events, sign-up to volunteer an hour of your time, share our events on social media, attend a meeting and share your ideas. Every contribution helps our Post assist our local Veterans and our community!
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Buddy Poppy Distribution
Volunteer Opportunities Available
9 am to 6 pm - See dates & locations listed.
Sign-up Sheet at the Post!
Look for Buddy Poppy!
May 5, 6, 7
May 12, 13, 14
May 19, 20, 21

At Walmart & Family Farm & Home
Alma, MI
Read more about the Buddy Poppy Program HERE!

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Photo Courtesy of Keith Virgo Photography
VFW Post 1454 will lead the 50th Annual Alma Highland Parade!
Saturday May 27th at 10:30 am
VFW Post 1454 invites any Veteran interested in riding in the parade to join us. We have vehicles available. Contact us for more info or stop by the Post to sign up!
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Highland Parade Candy Donations
We are seeking donations for parade candy for the Alma Highland Parade. Donations & candy will be collected at the Post. Please see Jake "Doc" or Ellen for details.
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Upcoming Events

PLEASE JOIN US - THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Volunteers are always welcome & appreciated.
​Sign up at the Post today.
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Auxiliary Farmer's Breakfast
2nd Sunday of Every Month 8-Noon
​Mother's Day May 14th
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Auxiliary Steak Fry
3rd Sunday of Every Month 12-4 pm
Starting May 21st!
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Friday Night Fish Fry
1 lb Freshwater Fish Baskets!

May 19th

Memorial Day Ceremony
Please join us as we honor our fallen comrades this Memorial Day. We begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29th, 2017 at the Riverside Park in Alma, MI with a short service followed by Taps, a 21 Gun Salute and memorial wreath drop by air. We then proceed to the All Wars Memorial at the Veteran's Section of Riverside Cemetery to conclude our ceremony. All are invited for coffee, pastries and fellowship at VFW Post 1454 following the ceremony.
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Mark Your Calendars!

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Bookmark our website or "Like" and follow us on Facebook
for all the latest news and information on our upcoming events.
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
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Volunteer Opportunities

1/10/2017

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It's a new year and VFW Post 1454 is looking forward to new opportunities to serve our local Veterans, Active-Duty Military Personnel & our community. Our Post welcomes new ideas from our members, Auxilary and non-members interested in joining our cause. If you have an idea, we would love to hear it!
A Message For Non-Members
Many of our events are open to the public. You do not need to be a VFW or Auxilary member to be involved with our Post. There are volunteer opportunities for non-members too! We invite you to visit our Post to meet our members, learn about our organization and find out how you can take action in support of local Veterans. A great time to visit us is during our monthly meals. You'll find plenty of members on hand and a great meal at a reasonable price. We offer a monthly fish fry and farmer's breakfast throughout the winter months and a steak fry in the summer. Invite your friends and bring your family too! 
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Members & Auxiliary
Our Post has made many advancements in recent years. We added several new projects including our participation in the National Wreaths Across America Day and Red Cross Blood Drives. We made major improvements to our building. We increased our ability to assist local Veterans and our community. We expanded our reach and raised public awareness significantly with the help of the Internet and social media. None of this would have been possible without the many volunteers who have donated their time, effort and talents to assist our Post in achieving our goals.

As VFW and Auxiliary members we have dedicated ourselves to a lifetime of service to our Veterans, our Country and our community. Sec 230102 of our Congressional Charter includes charity and education when outlining the purpose of the VFW. Our Mission Statement includes service to our Veterans, the Military and our community. Our Core Values ensure the care of our Veterans and their families and service to our community.

There are opportunities available within our Post for each and every member to lend a hand, share their talents and offer their support. Every act of volunteerism, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, is an opportunity to improve the life of a Veteran within our community and raise awareness for our cause.

Let's make 2017 a banner year for volunteerism. Many hands make work light and there is much work to be done. There are many ways you can make a difference and they are all very simple. Sign up to volunteer. Show up to a monthly meeting and share your ideas. Support Post fund raising efforts -  buy & sell raffle tickets, pasties and tickets to our special events. Bring your friends and family to a fish fry or Sunday breakfast. Follow us on Facebook, like and share our posts. Every contribution is important!

​Great things are possible if we tackle them together as a team.
January Volunteer Opportunities for Members & Auxiliary
  • ​Wreaths Across America wreath removal Saturday, January 14th at noon, Riverside Cemetery, Alma
  • Sunday Breakfast Volunteers
  • Friday Fish Fry Volunteers
  • Saturday January 21st  - Ellen needs a helper for the dart tournament.

​Sunday Breakfast & Fish Fry Volunteers are needed for hosting, money collection, serving & clean-up. Our goal for 2017 is to increase volunteer sign up so each member would only have to volunteer 1-2 shifts per year. This should be an easy goal to achieve but we need you! Contact the Post for more information and get your name on the list. Breakfast volunteers contact Cecelia Proctor or Loretta Lombard to sign up. 
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Post 1454 Serving Our Comrades & Our Community

11/17/2016

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"Honoring the dead by helping the living." This sign hangs on the wall in our main dining area and serves as an inspiration and a reminder to all of our mission to assist our comrades, their families and our community in as many ways possible. Each year Post 1454 provides:
  • Direct Assistance to Area Veterans, Active-Duty Military and Families
  • Honor Guard Duties
  • A Memorial Day Flag for Every Veteran's Grave at Riverside Cemetery
  • Memorial Day Ceremonies at Riverside Park and Riverside Cemetery
  • Bereavement Meals for Members and Families of Deceased Veterans
  • Care Packages for Active-Duty Military Personnel Stationed Overseas
  • Information regarding Veteran's Benefits and Assistance Programs
  • Youth Education
  • Community Services
  • Highland Parade Participation
Our Post also works quietly to provide direct assistance to our Veterans and our community. Because of this many may not be aware of the help that is available to them. For instance, did you know Post 1454 has medical equipment available to loan to those in need? Some of the items include:
  • Wheel Chairs
  • Crutches
  • Walkers
  • Toilet Adapters
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There are many ways our Post, Members, Auxiliary and dedicated volunteers can be of assistance. We encourage you to visit Post 1454 to meet our Members and inquire about our many projects and programs. Learn more about our organization and how we can be of assistance. Or find out how you can join us in assisting others!
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Leslie C. McLean Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1454

1302 Wright Avenue
​Alma, Michigan 48801


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