From the Desk of the Commander
Spring is
upon us and there’s a lot coming up at the post. Including the annual post
chili cook off in March along with nominations for officers. If you or you have
someone in mind to hold a position at the post such as Jr. Vice, Sr. Vice,
Commander, and Quarter master get to the meeting in March to put your
nominations in. I hear a lot of good suggestions and input around the post.
This is your time to get down to the post and vote. We just had TSgt Adrianne Boman’s going away
party. I can voice enough how much she will be missed by everyone at the post
be sure to say goodbye if you have not she has done so much as an active member
of the VFW. Be sure to stay up to date with what is going on down at the post
via Facebook or check out the announcement board in the main entrance. If you
know of any veteran or member struggling be sure to inform them, we have the
recourses they need to get where they need to be. Also, there is a weekly AA
meeting in the MCL room on Fridays at noon. Be sure to stay current on your
dues so you don’t lose any post and VFW wide privileges. Also, the post will be
sponsoring 2 children to camp trotter this summer so if you know of any one be
sure to let us know, ages 7 to 13.
God speed,
Michael Mennes
Post Commander
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From the Desk of the Auxiliary President
Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to
Spring!
At our January and February meetings we decorated and put together 128 Valentine’s Day goody bags for all the veterans at the Grand Rapids Home for Veteran’s. A special thanks to Sr. Vice President Heather Dickey for organizing this and getting them to the Grand Rapid’s Home. The 2D Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and the 3D Patriotic Art Contest are open to all 9th through 12th graders. Applications are on the table at the Post. Applications are due into the post by March 31st .Camp Trotter Summer camp is open. Camp is open to all kids ages 7-12. You can find more information here. We do sponsor a kid each year so if you know someone interested in going please let us know. Camp Trotter could use our help for clean up days to get the camp ready for the kids. Currently clean up days are scheduled for March 8th -10th , March 21st -24th , and April 12th -14th .Elections for Officers will be held at our April Meeting. I have made the decision to step down as President and will not be an officer for this coming year. I will need to be splitting my time between Michigan and South Carolina to help my mom. It isn’t fair to you for me to commit to something I can’t give all the time it needs. This means we will have at least one open position (no, not necessarily President) that we will need to fill to maintain our Auxiliary. We have found ways to make the meetings shorter and still accomplish a lot for veterans. I encourage everyone to come to a meeting, see how we have changed and what we can do together.
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, March 14th , Thursday, April 11th at 7:00, and Thursday May 16 th (May meeting moved to the 3rd week in May because of Tulip Time) all members are welcome!
If you know of a Veteran, Veteran organization or Community organization that could use our help, please let us know. 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 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.
Ellen Robinson
Dads Post 132
Next meeting will be March 2nd Sat at 10
am. Very Important meeting.
Hondo Robinson
Meeting Reminders
Vietnam
Veterans of America Chapter 73 meets the 2nd 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 welcome to attend.
Officers and Contact Info
Post: (616)392-2144
Commander: Michael Mennes (616)402-3502
Senior Vice: Ed Lopez (616)546-0511
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
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Social Media
Website: VFW2144.org
March 2024
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Watch Facebook and Flyers
for Dinner Details
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1– Fish Dinner or Chicken
Bowl
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2– Comedy Night, $10 at
the door.
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3—Closed
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4— Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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5— Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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6—75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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7— Burger Night
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8— Fish Dinner or Steak,
Karaoke
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9— TBD
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10 – Closed
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11— Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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12— Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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13--75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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14-- Burger Night Post and Auxiliary Meeting 7PM
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15—Fish Dinner or
Corned beef cabbage
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16— Chilie Cook Off!
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17– Closed
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18— Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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19— Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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20 - 75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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21—Burger Night
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22—Fish Dinner or Chicken
Enchiladas
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23— Rental
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24 – Closed
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25—Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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26— Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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27--75¢ Wings
6pm Bingo 6pm
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28—Burger Night
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29- Fish Dinner or Loaded Potato, Karaoke
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30- Craft fair 10-2
Easter Party 3pm
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April 2024
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Watch Facebook and Flyers
for Dinner Details
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1- Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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2- — Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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3- 75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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4- Burger Night
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5--Fish Dinner or Lasagna
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6– Comedy Night, $10 at
the door.
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7— Closed
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8— Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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9— Blood Drive
Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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10—75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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11— Burger Night Post and Auxiliary Meeting 7PM
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12— Fish Dinner or Pork
Steaks, Karaoke
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13— Rental
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14– Closed
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15— Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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16— — Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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17--75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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18-- Burger Night
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19—Fish Dinner or
MCL Meat Loaf!
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20— TBD
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21– Closed
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22— Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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23— — Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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24 - 75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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25—Burger Night
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26—Fish Dinner or Fajita
Tacos, Karaoke
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27— TBD
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28 – Closed
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29—Euchre 1230
Bingo 6pm
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30— — Maria’s Tacos!
5-7pm
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28--75¢ Wings
Bingo 6pm
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29-- Burger Night
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