COMMANDERS MESSAGE --- DAVID JONES ---

Here we are now in the month of February. A reminder that our Lenten Perch Dinner will be starting up on March 7th 4:30 -7pm.

  It's that time a year again for Girl Scout Cookies. The Reeth Puffer Girl Scout Troop 8392 will be at our post on March 7th during our 1st Lenten Perch Dinner so please come out and support them..

  If you can volunteer for any of activities please let the Post know. Again a Big Thanks to our current volunteers. 

    The post is also in need of more members who would be interested in being part of the Post Honor Guard. Please contact either myself or Rod Siegel for more information or interested in joining.

 

AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS MESSAGE --- DEBBIE (DEE JAY) TOMPKINS ---

 

 To all the Auxiliary Officers, volunteers and members "Thank You" for sharing your time and talents to improve the lives of Veterans and their families. Without your help the dinners, bake sales, children's parties and Funeral luncheons would not be possible. Thank you to all who helped this past year, you are very much appreciated.

    All of our Auxiliary meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. It sure would be nice to see more Auxiliary members attend. The meetings only last about an hour. If you want to be informed you should come check it out. All members in good standing (2025 Annual Dues paid) are encouraged to attend. 

     Let's all work together for our Veterans.

  JANUARY EVENTS AND MEETING SCHEDULE:

 VALENTINES SOCK HOP: Friday, February 7th, Dinner from 4:30 - 7:00 PM. Karaoke to follow. 

 SUPER BOWL POTLUCK: Sunday, February 9th, beginning at 6:00 PM. Post will remain open until the completion of the game. Open to the Public.

 BURGER NIGHT: Tuesday, February 11th, from 4:30 - 7:00 PM.

 AUXILIARY MEETING: Wednesday, February 12th, beginning at 7:00 PM.

 HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING: Wednesday, February 19th, at 6:30 PM.

 POST MEETING: Wednesday, February 19th, beginning at 7:30 PM.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE:

 

 LENTEN PERCH DINNERS: Beginning March 7th, from 4:30 - 7:00 and continuing for the following 6 consecutive Fridays.

 NOODLE DISH-OFF: Saturday, March 15th, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.

 EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, April 12th, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.

 BAKE SALE: Friday April 18th, from 4:30 - 7:00 PM.

 

2024 RECAP: The year 2024 was an eventful one to say the least. We endured Accusations, Allegations, resulting in Inspection and Investigations. We faced them all with determination, strength, perseverance and an unwillingness to move forward resulting in our commitment to remain Legal and Compliant for all of our Veterans and Members. We also completed many projects that included replacing underground Sewer Drain Lines, resurfacing the Parking Lot, new Concrete Walks, Gutters and Downspouts, Roof repairs, upgraded Electrical lighting inside and out, upgraded our Office spaces, installed new Security Door Locks, repaired and fully insured our Truck, and just recently completed the Ladies Bathroom remodeling. A "Special Thank You" goes out to our volunteers for Burger Nights, Funeral Luncheons, Dinners, Painting & Remodeling Crew, Raffle Committee, Pull Tabs workers, and of course to our Bar Manger and her Staff for a very successful and rewarding year. Looking forward to continued prosperity and success in 2025.

 

NEED HELP: Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255.

  

SMOKING / VAPING POLICY

Absolutely no smoking, vaping e-cigarettes, marijuana or tobacco chewing is allowed in the Canteen or Hall. All violations will be reviewed for disciplinary action. 

 

PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL

Members and guests are reminded that acts of Sexual Harassment, Racial or Sexual Discrimination, and all other conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline or conduct to be determined to be unbecoming of a member or guest will not be condoned. In general, harassment and discrimination consists of any form of verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct that is sufficiently and / or pervasive enough to have the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Any reports of disrespect and/or verbal abuse from any Post, Auxiliary Member or guests will be dealt with suspension or termination of privileges. 

 

LAST CALL 

When Bartenders give "Last Call", it's "Last Call" for EVERYTHING, including drinks, Pull Tabs and Keno. Plan accordingly as you will be expected to cash out before the Bartender locks up. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

PLEASE HELP US REMAIN COMPLIANT 

Guests are welcome at the Post, but please remember that ONLY MEMBERS OF THE POST CAN PURCHASE ALCOHOL. All guests are required to sign the "Guest Book" upon entering the Canteen. This rule is in compliance with our Liquor License and all Bartenders have been instructed on strict enforcement and will help us maintain compliance with State Regulations.

WELCOME VETERANS BOARDS 

These colorful displays feature your branch of service that would highlight your front porch. They are on display in the Canteen with a sign-up sheet available for your order for only $30.00. For further information please contact Laura Karafa at 231-329-2998.

 

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

If you are looking to have a function or event published in the "Website Newsletter" an "Event Sheet" with "PRIOR POST APPROVAL" must be submitted at least 5 days prior to the first of each month. Submit them to the Bartender on duty and they will drop them in the appropriate box in the Office.

Please put a note in your personal calendar so you don't miss the deadline. Text or Messenger messages ARE NOT acceptable.

 "QUOTE FOR THE MONTH"   

   Be careful who you let on your ship, because some people will sink the whole ship just because they want to be Captain".

     

CANTEEN HOURS            

Sunday 2:00 PM-8:00 PM  

Monday 2:00 PM-9:00 PM

Tuesday 2:00 PM-11:00 PM

Wednesday 2:00 PM-11:00 PM 

Thursday 2:00 PM-11:00 PM

Friday 2:00 PM-12:00 AM

Saturday 2:00 PM-12:00 AM

 

CANTEEN SPECIALS  

Fridays - $.50 off drinks if wearing 8846 Red Shirt Friday apparel.

12" Pizzas - available daily for $6.00

                                                       

POST OFFICERS

David Jones - Commander

Steve Allen- Senior Vice

Ray Bevins - Junior Vice

Clay Orrison - Quartermaster

Rod Siegel - Adjutant / Assist. QM

Steve Allen - Judge Advocate

Darrell VanFossan - Chaplain

Dennis Cobler - Surgeon

Andrew Maycroft - Officer of the Day

Jim Henry - Service Officer

Matthew Bosworth - Legislative Officer

Art Helmer - Guard

 

POST TRUSTEES

1 - Year Dennis Cobler

2 - Year Ernie Addicott

3 - Year Andrew Maycroft

 

HOUSE COMMITTEE

Commander - David Jones

Quartermaster - Clay Orrison

1 Year - Steve Holm

2 Year - Rick Vanamburg

3 Year - James Manguem

Aux. Rep. - Marty Davis

 

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

Auxiliary President - Debbie Tompkins

Senior Vice - Lynn Samuels

Junior Vice - Marty Davis

Secretary/Treasurer - Barb Wabindato

Chaplain/Patriotic Instructor - Carol Tompkins 

Conductress - Marietta Lalonde 

Guard - Debbie Eslick 

 

AUXILIARY TRUSTEES

1 Year - Lois Klinger

2 Year - Pam Cmejrek

3 Year - Bev Dykema