From the Desk of the Commander

Results are in and our Line Officers and other elected positions have been decided! I’d like to thank everyone who helped me in my first year of being Commander, without you I would have been lost. Post 2144 is a well-oiled machine that has its brightest days ahead! Our Line Officers, Quartermaster, and Chaplain all remain the same for the upcoming year with the addition of Past Post Commander Mike Martin being elected to the position of 3-Year Trustee. Congratulations to all those elected and good luck! The joint installation with the Auxiliary will take place immediately following our May Meeting.

At our April meeting we passed a motion on a significant endeavor. We will be replacing the cooler that runs the walk-in for the kitchen and large canteen. The VFWMI Revitalization grant that we were awarded from the Department will help offset the $11,500 cost greatly, but coming out of the winter months, times are tough. Please come down and support the Post when you can. Everything from dinners to BINGO helps us keep the lights on.

Keeping your Membership dues up to date also helps! We currently need 74 renewals to hit 100%. If you or a buddy are expired or expiring by June 30^th, renew now! Stop by the Post, visit VFW.org, or give a line officer a call. Our numbers are in the newsletter, and I LOVE to talk about MEMBERSHIP!

Garrett Dickey

Post Commander

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From the Desk of the Auxiliary President

Greetings!

Thank you to everyone who came to our April meeting. We held elections and we were able to fill all officer positions and keep going as an Auxiliary for another year. I will continue to be President for another year. We will be swearing in our officers after the May meeting.

The purpose of the VFW Auxiliary is to help veterans and serve in our communities. If you know of a veteran or a community organization that needs some help please let us know. You can bring it up at our meeting where we can discuss what the needs are and how we might be able to help. We would love to have more participation to help veterans!

We are getting to the time of year when kids are looking at Summer Camp. Please consider Camp Trotter. Camp Trotter is a 6-day overnight camp for all 7–12-year-olds, they do not need to have a veteran in their family. Registration ends July 1^st. Tuition is $320. this year. They are also looking for volunteers to help clean up the camp before the kids arrive. There is more information at their website https://www.camptrotter.org/.

We still have a need for additional workers to help with Bingo on Monday and Wednesday nights. Even one night a month would be a great help.

Our upcoming meetings are Thursday May 11th and Thursday June 8th at 7:00, all members are welcome! We would love to see you and get your input!

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone these next couple of months!

Laura Kinne

Auxiliary President

                                                                               

Veterans and Family Support 

Please, if you know anyone ill or in the hospital let us know. Send a card, give them a call, or visit them if at all possible. Please keep our troops in your thoughts and prayers.

Ellen Robinson

Membership

A big welcome to all new members. Hope to see you at the Post soon, maybe at BINGO Monday or Wed evening. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please do so this month as the year is coming to an end. If you need help please let us know.

Ellen Robinson                                                                                     

Dads Post 132

Two DADs, Oscar and Hondo went to the Otsego Post Sat April 22^nd for the state meeting. Our Post 132 meeting is Saturday May 6^th at 10AM. See you all there!

Hondo Robinson                                                                                 

Meeting Reminders

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 73 meets the 2^nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm.  All Vietnam Veterans are welcome.

Vet to Vet support group meets every Wednesday from 630 to 730pm.  Veterans of every era are welcome to attend. Marine Corps League meets the Third Saturday of each month at 10am.  Everyone is welcom to attend.               

Officers and Contact Info

Post: (616)392-2144

Commander:   Garrett Dickey (937)570-8254

Senior Vice:   Michael Mennes (616)402-3502

Junior Vice:   Adam Cameron (309)212-1148

Quartermaster:  Robin Bailey (616)994-2239

Chaplain:   Ken Vanderwall (616)212-7570

Auxiliary President:  Laura Kinne (616)283-9565

Auxiliary Treasurer:  Nancy Vredeveld (616)422-1403

Honor Guard:  Bob Van Dyke (269)751-8858

 

Social Media

Website: VFW2144.org

Facebook:   Facebook.com/VFWPost2144Holland

Instagram: VFWPost2144

 

 

Membership Stats

VFW Post 2144 – 81.75%

District 8 – 97.92%

VFW Department of MI – 98.01%

VFW National – 99.07%