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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2014 Views Editor: Mary Stray-Salisbury
Contact Information:
Phone: (928) 706-4044 Email: [email protected]
Thank you for supporting your VFW Post.
VFW Post 9401 Lake Havasu City
266 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-5640 www.vfw9401.org
FROM THE COMMANDER:
This has been a busy summer! The new Post 9401 elected officers and appointed members have begun working on our next year of events as well as carrying out the many routine tasks that must always be done to keep the Post ‘humming along’.
The city held an event at the Aquatic Center to honor military veterans and first responders. The Post sponsored a Sunday breakfast to recognize Korean veterans and their spouses. With the support of Jim Mack, Men’s Auxiliary, the Post hosted a fundraiser for Thunderbolt Middle School and Lake Havasu High School to support their football programs; they raised over $1,000.00! We participated in a ‘Thank You for Your Service’ ceremony in conjunction with other veteran organizations to salute two active duty U.S. Army soldiers, PFC Joshua Dutton and SPC Christian King, upon their return from Kuwait. The first Mohave County class from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (WALETA) graduated an outstanding group of men in the Military Police Transition Training Program; the course takes into consideration the veterans’ military experience, which allows a shorter study course.
BECAUSE OUR STRENGTH COMES FROM YOU…
The VFW was founded for one, single purpose: to assure those who’ve protected our country are protected in return. This protection comes in the form of programs, standing up for veterans rights in Washington, D.C., and reaching out with help in communities across America. The hard truth is, we can’t do this without your membership and generosity. THANK YOU.
Post 9401 Commander Joan McDermott
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Fun at the Post has included the always-friendly competition between the Comrades, Men’s, and Ladies Auxiliaries to raise funds for our veterans at the annual August Celebrity Bartender days. Thank you, Lynda Rodgers, Canteen Manager, and all you VERY PATIENT Post bartenders, for assuring that customers were happy despite the frequently rather ineffective ‘celebrities’ - we needed so many reminders to do our jobs!
I would like to thank the Post for supporting me as I attended my first every National VFW Conference. St. Louis was most welcoming. I learned a great deal and met many people who were willing to share their VFW experiences and knowledge. Guest speakers included Vice President Biden, Missouri Senators Claire McCaskell and Roy Blount, and Sloane Gibson, Acting VA Director. Ryan Crocker was awarded the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Public Service.
Organizations in Lake Havasu City are working to coordinate events and services for veterans in need. The Veteran’s Court, with Judge Kalauli presiding, has reached out to the community for support to help change the lives of veterans who appear before him. Other veteran groups are meeting to create an informal coalition that will lead to more efficient and comprehensive service to veterans in our area. The city government is acting to coordinate events that recognize our veterans. If you would like to be more involved in these very rewarding activities, please see me or one of our other officers for ways you can help!
On September 11th , the city will again host a ceremony in memory of the events of 9/11/2001. It will begin at 10:00 AM at Wheeler Park.
The annual POW/MIA commemorative ceremony will be held at the Post on September 19th
at 3:00 PM. The ceremony will be open to other veterans and supporters in the community.
Humana will hold a seminar to inform veterans and their families about their medical plans for eligible individuals on Saturday, October 25th.
On October 28th, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families will be presenting a Veterans Navigator Training for up to 50 individuals in the Lake Havasu City community. The goal is to have a representative from each veteran’s organization and from organizations supporting veterans in the course. They will be taught to effectively assist veterans to find the services they need. Please see me if you think you would find it rewarding to work with veterans in need in our city.
We will be holding another car show during the winter season to raise funds for our veterans. If any of our members would like to assist with this fun event, please see me.
QUARTERMASTER’S CORNER
I’m happy to report, that I will be your quartermaster for 2014-2015. Commander Joan has appointed Mike Whittle as the assistant quartermaster to assist me with the Post’s financial functions. If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact us. The 2014-2015 year has begun with the installation of our Department Commander, Greg Kozakiewicz (koza-kay-vitch). Our newly elected and appointed Post officers will again manage your post with discretion and leadership. Hopefully, we will experience a major maintenance free year this year. As most of you know, the Post last year acquired a $50,000 loan from Mohave State Bank. This loan is in an independent account and is used for major upgrades to the Post. To date we have installed a new air conditioner, a new Ice machine and a security surveillance system with 12 cameras. As most all are aware, Membership is the major “back bone” of the Post. We would like to see you make your Post “All American” again this year by submitting your dues promptly. I can assure you that your elected and appointed officers will do our part in achieving this goal. Again, the Post still has Red shirts with VFW Post 9401 on the sleeve for sale at $15.00. All are encouraged to wear Red on Fridays in support of our service men and women for their sacrifices. It is extremely rewarding to walk into the Post on Fridays and see the sea of Red Shirts in support of our Troops. Your Canteen Manager, Lynda Rodgers has been very active keeping up with supplying our members, guests, and community with shirts. Let us all remember:
“NOT FOR SELF……BUT FOR THE POST” Yours in Comradeship, Owen Johnston, Quartermaster
… “Please pay your dues so you can continue to enjoy the benefits of membership” …
Elected Officers Commander Joan McDermott HM: 928-680-2613 2613 Cliffwood Plz Cell: 928-230-4931 LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr# 10011582 [email protected]
Sr. Vice Stanley Wilkinson HM: 928-505-3211 1549 Catherine Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr# 1559915 [email protected]
Jr. Vice Jenifer “JC” Carter POST: 855-5374 2924 Osborn Dr. Unit 102 CELL: 928-277-6465 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 Mbr# 0079832 [email protected]
Quartermaster: Owen Johnston Hm: 928-854-8694 2260 Malahini Drive Cell: 928-846-1678 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr# 787199 [email protected]
Chaplain: Joseph R. Thayer HM: 928-208-2452 (Wife) 3780 Chemehuevi Blvd. Cell: 928-486-1369 LHC, AZ 86406 Mbr. #9671743 [email protected]
Trustees: 1 Year Keith Wilson HM: 928-505-4060 3789 Cholla Drive Cell: 928-231-0671 Lake Havasu City AZ, 86406 Mbr. #10168328 [email protected]
Wife's email
2 Year Ric Spillane HM: 928-566-4549 2473 Beverly Glen Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Mbr# 9217355 [email protected]
3 year Fredrick Mohun HM: 928-566-1752 4290 Boulder Drive Cell: 310-714-6975 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 MBR #9082949 [email protected]
House Committee: Hm: 928-706-4044 1 Year Stephen Salisbury Cell: 208-1527 3350 Yaqui Dr LHC, AZ 86406 Mbr. #1574376 [email protected]
2 Year Gary Molenrich HM: 928-855-6090 2255 Cosina Drive Cell: 818-421-1446-Wife Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Cell: 818-421-1440-Gary Mbr. #9827617 [email protected]
Wife 3yr Year Frank Emery HM: 928-855-7049 2813 Palo Verde Blvd. N Cell: 928-230-6112 LHC, AZ 86404 Mbr. #599289 [email protected]
Appointed Officers Adjutant: Ralph Salazar Hm: 928-505-5102 1894 Deer Run Drive Cell: 714-809-7099 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
Mbr# 5808315 [email protected]
Judge Advocate: James Ditslear HM: 928-453-7488 1790 Firefly Drive LHC, AZ 86404 Mbr. # 9462031 [email protected] Surgeon: Mike Goll HM: 928-453-1937 1620 Avalon Ct Apt A Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr# 6071095 [email protected]
Officer of the Day: James Ditslear HM: 928-453-7488 1790 Firefly Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr# 9462031 email none Service Officer: Jenifer “JC” Carter POST: 855-5374 2924 Osborn Dr. Unit 102 CELL: 928-277-6465 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 HM: 928-855-7049 Mbr.#10079832 Cell: 928-230-6112 [email protected]
Color Guard Captain: Frank Emery HM: 928-855-7049 2813 Palo Verde Blvd. N Cell: 928-230-6112 LHC, AZ 86404 Mbr.#599289 [email protected]
HM: 928-680-2613 Committees Membership: Stanley Wilkinson HM: 928-505-3211 1549 Catherine Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
Mbr# 1559915 [email protected]
Public Relations: Joan McDermott 2613 Cliffwood Plz LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr.# 10011582 [email protected]
Buddy Poppy Chairman: 1. Mike Smith 3365 Medicine Bow Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ86406 email 2. Keith Wilson HM: 928-505-4060 3789 Cholla Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 Mbr# 0168328 email Funeral Coordinator: Dave Eaton HM: 928-566-4549 3720 Reservation Drive Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 Mbr. #9154495 [email protected]
VOD/Youth Chairman & Frank Emery HM: 928-855-7049 Scholarship & Recognition: 2813 Palo Verde Blvd. N Cell: 928-230-6112 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr. #599289 [email protected]
Operation UPLINK: Don Underwood HM: 928-855-3729 4015 Little Finger Road Cell: 928-486-7365 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 No Email
Community Service: Joan McDermott HM: 928-680-2613 2613 Cliffwood Plz Cell: 928-230-4931 LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr# 10011582 [email protected]
Citizenship Education: Joan McDermott HM: 928-680-2613 2613 Cliffwood Plz Cell: 928-230-4931 LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr# 10011582 [email protected]
Hospital Joan McDermott HM: 928-680-2613 2613 Cliffwood Plz Cell: 928-230-4931 LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr# 10011582 [email protected]
POW/MIA Joan McDermott HM: 928-680-2613 2613 Cliffwood Plz Cell: 928-230-4931 LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr# 10011582 [email protected]
Men’s Auxiliary Advisor: Frank Emery HM: 928-855-7049 2813 Palo Verde Blvd. N Cell: 928-230-6112 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr. #599289 [email protected]
Women’s Veterans: 1. Joan McDermott HM: 928-680-2613 2613 Cliffwood Plz Cell: 928-230-4931 LHC, AZ 86403 Mbr# 10011582 [email protected]
2. Jenifer “JC” Carter POST: 855-5374 2924 Osborn Dr. Unit 102 CELL: 928-277-6465 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 HM: 928-855-7049 Cell: 928-230-6112 [email protected]
Views Editor: Mary Stray-Salisbury HM:928-706-4044 [email protected]
Canteen Decorator: Pauline Shaw 928-453-5433 PO Box 806 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405 Llavfw 9401 No Email Canteen Manager: Lynda Rodgers HM: 928-854-7679 2835 Jasper Dr. Cell: 928-706-4999 LHC,AZ.86404 [email protected]
Kitchen Manager: Al “Luke” Peterson Hm: 928-854-7679 2580 Honeybear Dr. Cell: 928-706-4999 LHC, AZ 85404 No email Patio Manager: 2 Year Gary Molenrich HM: 928-855-6090 2255 Cosina Drive Cell: 818-421-1446-Wife Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Cell: 818-421-1440-Gary Mbr. #9827617 [email protected]
Wife London Bridge Plaza Rep Pete Fleck HM: 928-854-7679 1254 Avalon Avenue Cell: 714-271-1408
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404 Mbr# 9477754 [email protected]
Web Master: Bob Wilson 6608 W. Sandpiper Ct. Florence, AZ. 85132 [email protected]
Post Maintaince Ken Conkey 3094 Shosone Dr. LHC, AZ. 86406 [email protected]
Housekeeping Kathleen Norton (Forslin) HM: 928-453-9642 P.O.Box 1063 LHC, AZ. 86405
FROM THE ADJUTANT Hello To All, Adjutant Ralph Salazar for our membership year of 2014-2015, I am pleased to assume the assignment of Post Adjutant, I will do my upmost to fulfill the requirements of the position and look forward to an excellent year. Post 9401 is scheduled for an Inspection on Sept. 25th, I’m happy to say that the Post is ready now and all is in order. The Post Officers are busy working on the By-Laws proposed amendments (changes/ deletions and additions), meetings have been ongoing. We are continually improving our membership goals and everyone’s participation in this endeavor is appreciated. “God bless and support our troops” Ralph Salazar 2014-2015 Adjutant (928) 855-5374 Ext. 3
Fraternal, Patriotic, Historical, Charitable and Educational
POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
VFW POST 9401 SEPTEMbER 19, 2014
3:00 PM *OPEN TO ThE PublIC
Rededication ceRemony SeptembeR 11, 2014
London bRidge beach paRk 9:00 am
gUeSt SpeakeRS: mayoR maRk nexSen
tom Sheehan
POST MEETING TIME CHANGES
Monthly Officers Meetings Every 1st Thursday
5:00 PM Monthly General Membership Meetings
Every 1st Thursday 6:00 PM
*Mark your calendars!
From Your Senior Vice Commander:
The 2nd of August was the Department President Suzie Gleeson’s Homecoming. Our Post ladies Auxiliary did themselves proud, I have attended many Homecomings as those who came also have attended. The visitors were still talking about it on Sunday. Congratulations to a GREAT AUXILIARY.
July 19, 2014 the Men’s Auxiliary held a fund raiser for the Junior High Football team, money raised was for uniforms. Thanks to all that attended, and THANKS TO THE MEN’S AUXILIARY for sponsoring this worthwhile event.
We will be selling tickets for the 6th drawing for the Life/Legacy Life raffle, tickets are $10.00 each, and we only have 50 tickets available. Drawings are conducted at the General Post meeting as soon as all tickets are sold. Don’t wait going fast. Past commanders are selling the tickets.
The Past members who have won the raffle are:
1st. Mark Hoffmier- Life Membership 2nd Fred Mohun-Bronze Legacy Membership 3rd Jim Ditslear-Bronze Legacy Membership 4th Steve Salisbury-Bronze Legacy Membership 5th Steve Salisbury-Silver Legacy Membership Jerry McGinnis-Life Membership 6th This could be YOU! The Military Order of the Cootie will be holding a BUNCO PARTY on the 20th of October 2014. Come out for some camaraderie and support this event. (See the Flyer in this News Letter, FOR INFORMATION ON THE EVENT.) “Keep ‘Em Smilin’ in Beds of White” “NOT FOR SELF--------BUT FOR THE POST” IN COMRADESHIP AS ALWAYS Stan Wilkinson Sr. Vice Commander Victor H. Meliza Post 9401
From Your Canteen Manager: Lynda Rodgers Greetings. Not going to mention the heat this time but do wonder if you have been watching Mother Nature's beautiful skies during the last couple of storms. Would like to thank Carrie Bogdanovich for programming our new cash register. It's working great after several of us tried and she nailed it. Even though we will miss her we wish her well on her new journey but she promises to visit often. The LHHS/Thunderbolt football program fund raiser went really well. Would like to thank those who helped: Jim Mack, John Maze, Jewels, Stacy, Frank, Carrie and the two people who cooked the chicken and sausage on the patio, on an extremely hot and sunny afternoon. Sorry, I didn't get their names. Everyone raved about the food (especially the sausages) and we hope helped raise some monies for this program. We are so proud of having two LAVFW Department Officers from our Post: Suzie Gleason, Department President, and Mary Stray-Salisbury, Department Chaplain. With Hilde's chairmanship, Suzie's Department President Homecoming was amazing. Our dining hall was decorated so beautifully you could hardly recognize it. Our staff did an outstanding job and we can be really proud of our Post. Thanks to everyone who helped including Marcia, Ken, Hilde and her committee, and the Young Marines who served our meal. They did an excellent job. We'll be honored again in January 2015 with a visit from our LAVFW National President. Thank you all so very much for participating in our annual Celebrity Guest Bartenders the first three Tuesdays in August. Everyone did a terrific job this year and we raised a lot of money for Veteran's Programs. Special thanks to our volunteer bartenders who gave up their time to come and assist the guest bartenders. A good time was had by all. Check at Post for any additions and/or changes. Also, the pool players are looking for more people to play on Tuesday evenings and Crazy Pool on Sunday afternoons. If you're interested, just show up and see Manny. Looking forward to Fall and hope to see you at the Post. Thanks to all of our members who kept us going all summer – you're the best! And, remember, all of our bartenders are volunteers. God Bless America and God Bless our Troops! .
Our upcoming events (also see attached calendar):
Friday, 9/19/14 POW/MIA Ceremony 3PM Saturday, 9/20/14 Ed Mason's birthday party (Note: see separate article in Views for information re transportation) Wednesday, 9/24/14 House Committee Meeting 2PM Wednesday, 10/22/14 House Committee Meeting 2PM
Check at Post for details, additions and/or changes.
ATTENTION!! On Saturday September 20th during the hours of 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Day and Night Shuttle Services will provide shuttle service for VFW’s exclusive use. This means that you and your guests may be transported to the VFW and returned whenever you choose to leave. While at the VFW you may choose to join me in celebration of my 97th birthday. You will be welcome to do so. So call this mobile number 928-846-1307 for your ride. The shuttle will be standing by outside the VFW and will be available for those who want to leave. The shuttle is FREE so I would hope that you will choose to use it and enjoy the evening on me!
ED MASON
KITCHEN SCENE (SOUP’S ON)
For the most part your kitchen is running pretty much normal. Our lunches Tuesday through Thursday are starting to pick-up. Our Friday night dinners are doing very well. The Sunday Breakfast Buffet is very well accepted. Folks seem to like what we offer.
One change is our Monday menu. We are now offering hot dogs or chili dogs and, thanks to our #1 Volunteer “Debbie” we now offer homemade salsa and chips.
Looking forward to seeing everyone come into our VFW dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Do it!!
Luke Kitchen Manager
PRESIDENT’S PAGE Editor apologizes … no article submitted. Darlene Salazar 2014-2015 LAVFW 9401 President
Established 1914, members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform. We have…
President: Darlene Salazar [email protected] Sr. Vice: Suzie Gleason [email protected] Jr. Vice: Jan Molenrich Treasurer: Dallas Emery [email protected] Secretary: Mary Salisbury [email protected] Chaplain: Joani Goll [email protected] Conductress: Jewels Borelli Guard: Babs Schafer 1st Trustee: Lynda Rodgers [email protected] 2nd Trustee: Suzie Gleason 3rd Trustee: Sharon Eaton Patriotic Instructor:
Dorann Truesdell
2013-2014 LAVFW 9401 OFFICERS
LAVFW 9401 President Dalene Salazar
MEN’S AUXILIARY PAGE
Editor apologizes … no article submitted. President: John Maze Sr. Vice: John Wentz Jr. Vice: Dennis Batt Secretary: Rod Hogan Treasurer: Jim Mack Chaplain: Ken Conkey John Maze 2014-2015 MA-VFW President
President: John Maze [email protected] Phone: 928-486-2624
Sr. Vice: John Wentz
Jr. Vice: Dennis Batt
Secretary: Rod Hogan
Treasurer: Jim Mack [email protected] Phone: 928-486-9721
Chaplain: Ken Conkey Phone: 760-668-2888
1st Trustee: Lyonell Reed 2nd Trustee: Al James IV 3rd Trustee: Al James Sr.
2013-2014 MEN’S AUXILIARY
OFFICERS
WANTED: POOL PLAYERS
Pool players are needed for Mixed Pool on Tuesdays at 7PM and Crazy Pool Sundays at 1PM. Please just show up and see Manny. No need to call.
