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Current Events, Fundraisers & Fun at VFW 1454 Mark Your Calendars!  Auxiliary Fall Pastie Sale Order by November 1st, Pick-up November 4th after 3:00 pm
Pastie Volunteers Welcome & Appreciated! Contact the Post for More Information.      We hope you will join us at one of our events! Below is a look back at some of the fall fun you might have missed. Follow us on Facebook for the latest info! Be sure to watch our sign board in front of the Post for pop-up events!  Vets for Vets - Corvette Color Tour Rides for Veterans October 9, 2021
  Burger Night with Alma Panthers High School Football Team - October 19th Thank you Alma Panthers for your continued support & dedication to Wreaths Across America!  Free Haircuts for Veterans at VFW Post 1454 - October 27th Thank you Veterans4USA!  Food Distribution to Veterans in Need at VFW Post 1454 - October 28th Thank you Veterans4USA! 
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It was a busy summer at VFW Post 1454 with many activities for our Members, Auxiliary and community to enjoy. Here's a look back at a few of the highlights. Community Projects & Veteran's Assistance 
VFW Post 1454 Summer Corn Hole League Auxiliary 1454 Monthly Sunday Steak Fry Jack Cross Memorial Car Show A 2nd Visit From The Nozzlemen MC Annual Benefit Golf Scramble Goodbye Summer - Hello Fall Fun!   Veterans 4 USA Food Distribution   Fall Dart Leagues In Session!  Monthly Fish Fry - 4th Friday Stay Tuned! There's More Fall Fun Coming Soon!
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!  Thank you Goldie Kanine!
 And here's Goldie & her poppy drive proceeds from 2017.
 
Leslie C. McLean Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1454's Memorial Day Ceremony took place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, 2021. It was a beautiful day with many turning out to honor our nation's Fallen Heroes. Guests at the Memorial Day Ceremony were also invited to join our Post & Auxiliary Members for coffee, doughnuts and fellowship at the Post following the ceremony. Our thanks to all who attended. Memorial Day Ceremony 2021
On May 2, 2021, VFW Post 1454 was honored to participate once again in the dedication of the Michigan Elks Field of Honor at Alma Elks Lodge #1400. The special honorees this year were our Nation's first responders, EMS, doctors, nurses, dispatchers, firefighters & police force. The Field of Honor Ceremony also honors all branches of our Military, Veterans and POW/MIA.      Each year, VFW Post 1454 welcomes the Nozzlemen MC for their Annual Up Day Ride-In & this year was no exception. It was a beautiful day for a ride and the Nozzlemen turned out in full force with over 100 riders! Our thanks to Club Manager Ellen, Jamie, Diana, Jeanne, Sue, Joe, Nikki, Terry and Steve for all they do to provide a warm welcome to our very special guests.  And a HUGE Thank You To Alma Fire District For joining us each year to raise our Nation's Flag to welcome to the Nozzlemen MC! Alma Fire District    WELCOME NOZZLEMEN MC! 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. Nozzlemen MC promotes brotherhood and participates in many charity ride events each year.
 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.
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