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Volume 27. Issue 12
Commander’s Message Loyalty, Honor, Service
June 2019
Gary Kaiser, Commander
Kelly Sweet, Editor
Queensbury
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 6196 and Auxiliary
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Hello Brothers and Sisters:
I would like to say congratulation to our new Commander Tim McNulty. I would also like to
thank our State Commander for installing our elected officers. It was a wonderful night and
thank you to the post for the kind gifts they gave me.
I would like to say one thing as your past Commander, it has been hard to be recognizing a post
with only the same people showing up to do the work at building the Memorial Day floats, sup-
porting the post bingo, at recruiting location and at fundraising events. So, I give one last thank
you to those (who know who you are) for all your help. Thank you, Dan Saville, for And thank
you to Cindy Roberts for mowing the lawn
The Jr Vice Commander Harold "Hal" Roesch of National visited our post with State Command-
er Ritigliano while Commander elect Tim McNulty, I and Becky Sweet were working on the float.
He saw the Veterans Group vegetable garden, toured the post, and asked to have pictures of the
float sent to him. State Commander Ritigliano gave high praise for all the work that has been
done over the past 6 years.
The post again participated in the Memorial Day parade. We had members of the Veteran sup-
port group and Kevin "Elvis" and Renee Harder walking with us and passing out flags. The
weather was perfect, and the turnout of spectators was amazing, Salutes, hand on hearts, and
clapping were given as our float moved down the route. We then went to the Glens Falls Center
and participated in a Flag and POW-MIA ceremony, speeches and a picnic with the Veterans and
residents of the center. Thank you, Fran, Veterans support at the center, Cindy Roberts and Sgt
Coon. See pictures on the back pages.
Thank you to Lillian Wood for all her endless energy in supporting all the things I got her in-
volved in. Her 50 years as Auxiliary was a well of knowledge in meeting people and her running
the bar taught me about the working of the post and its visitors. She is my unsung Hero.
Speaking of the bar. On July 1st. drink prices will be raised a small amount to offset the cost in-
crease from our supplier. Bartender positions are still open for those interested.
In closing I want to say Thank You for your support, and I hope you give Commander Tim
McNulty that same support.
Thank You.
God Bless our Troops.
Commander Gary Kaiser
Auxiliary President’s Message
The Love for Our Veterans is
More Precious than Gold
Dear Comrades & Sisters- Hello Everyone, As I sit here this evening writing this the last newsletter for the Auxiliary year the weather couldn't be more beautiful. The weather has been so wishy washy, and it’s about time that summer has appeared. The weather was perfect for the parade. The Commander and his assistant Becky have again put together another float for us to ride in the parade. Thank you to both for all the hard work you put into it and anyone else that might have helped. At our May meeting State Commander Gene Ritigliano installed our officers for the upcoming year 2019-2020. I want to congratulate them all. I am once again President. We have a lot of things we are excited about for the upcoming year and we have a solid group of people that are willing to execute them. We have a great auxiliary and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it! I am excited to be working with our new incoming commander Tim McNulty. A Big Congratulations to him and all the new post officers! In closing, I'd like to thank each of my members for making this year a huge success! And cannot wait to see what we can accomplish in the upcoming year. This has been a great year for me and I can only hope the new year brings only better things to come. We have done many good things this year for our Veterans, our post and our community and with your help we can continue to do more. Hope to see you at our next meeting on June 17th at 6:00 p.m.. We have built a solid membership and a cohesive working environment and hope to continue that and grow. Please keep those serving aboard in your prayers and bring them all home to us God Bless our Troops and God Bless America! Loyally yours,
Kelli Anne Kennedy, President
All Members,
Scott Bello is our Post Chaplain and you can reach Scott at 518-726-7059.
Auxiliary Chaplain is Kathleen Hayward.
Please remember those of our members who reside in area Nursing facilities. Keep our ill comrades and sisters in your prayers.
If you know of any member in distress or that needs cheering, you can always leave a message at the Post by calling 793-7535.
If you hear about anyone who is having health problems (VFW or AUX) please use one of the above numbers or the Chaplains box to let us know. There is a very good chance that we do not know about it. Our Chaplain will be glad to send a get well card to a member or a sympathy card to the families.
CHAPLAINS CORNER
WE HAVE
BINGO TUESDAYS !!!!
Regular Tuesday night Bingo
For June @ 6:30 pm
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Food and Snacks available
Come and enjoy yourself !
VFW MOTTO
“Honor the dead by helping the living”
VFW POST DONATIONS
May Total - $1,011.95
Troop Support Program $422.95
Dept. of NY $257.00
Dept. of NY VFW Auxiliary $ 58.00
Hudson Mohawk Counties Council $ 74.00 VFW Post 1545 $ 50.00
Blue Star Mothers of America Ch. 1 $100.00
Ben Osborn Memorial Fund $ 50.00
AUXILIARY DONATIONS
May Total -
Gary Kaiser
Commander 2013-2016
Warren County Veterans Service Officer’s Report for June 2019
Denise A. DiResta, Director/CVSO 1340 State Route 9 Lake George, NY 12845 ☼ Phone: 518-761-6342 Fax: 518-761-7683
Email: [email protected] ~ web-site: http://warrencountyny.gov/veterans ~ FB: WarrenCountyVet-erans
VA maternity care coordinators help women Veterans navigate health care services
Women Veterans deserve and expect high-quality health care to address their needs, and in some cases their needs in-clude deciding when motherhood is right for them. Whether women Veterans are looking to start a family or to prevent pregnancy, VA can help.
Additional services covered under the maternity care benefit include: newborn care for up to seven days, lactation ser-vices and products (consultation services, breast pumps and supplies), nursing bras, postpartum screenings and support groups. Maternity care coordinators are available at every VA medical center.
Women Veterans should speak with their provider or contact the Women Veterans Call Center to find their nearest Ma-ternity Care Coordinator. The Women Veterans Call Center is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET by calling 1-855-829-6636 or chat online at www.womenshealth.va.gov
Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass ~ good for entry into 400+ National Parks and over 2,000 recreation sites across the country
Spring flowers are blooming, the summer travel season quickly approaches and Veterans are joining the 330- million year-ly visitors enjoying U.S. National Parks.
Many Veterans, with a service connected disability rating, are entering Federal parks for free with the Lifetime National Parks Access Pass from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Good for entry into 400+ National Parks and over 2,000 recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is another way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of Veterans with disabilities.
The Access Pass admits disabled Veterans and any passengers in their vehicle (non-commercial) at per-vehicle fee areas; and, the pass owner plus three additional adults where per-person fees are charged. In addition to free entry at participat-ing parks, the Access Pass includes discounts on expanded amenity fees; such as camping, swimming, boat launching and guided tours.
Veterans who have a VA disability rating, (10 percent or higher) are eligible for the Lifetime Access Pass—with two ways to apply:
First, disabled Veterans can apply in person at a participating federal recreation site. Simply present photo identification (Drivers license, State ID, Passport) and documentation proving a permanent disability (VA awards letter, VA ID with service connected annotation, VA summary of benefits, or receipt of Social Security disability income). That’s It. The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry.
Second, if applying by mail, send a completed packet and $10 processing fee to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The packet should include:
· The Access Pass application form
· Proof of residency
· VA disability award letter, VA summary of benefits, or proof of SSDI income
Pass delivery expected 10-12 weeks after receipt. Make sure to have photo ID available when using your Lifetime Access
Pass and enjoy the majestic scenery and abundant recreational opportunities our National Parks provide.
Queensbury Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 6196 and Auxiliary
32 Luzerne Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
518-793-7535 qvfwp6196.org
June 2019 Pray for our troops at home and overseas God Bless America
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Troop
Support
WIC PROGRAM
Larry Lambert Fan Club
12pm - 6pm
American Legion Post 1797
6pm
B I N G O 6:30 P M ! ! !
VFW & Aux
Meeting 6 pm
Bass Club
RGLB Fan Club
12-6 pm
Red Cross
Bloodmobile
10:30 AM-6:30PM
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Commander Tim McNulty [email protected]
Qmstr. Barry Cronkhite 518-793-7535 (post) [email protected]
518-792-6097 (home)
Service Off. Denise DiResta 518-761-6342 [email protected]
Adjutant Melissa Lopez-Bello 518-726-7273 (home) [email protected]
President Kelli Kennedy 518-744-8978 (cell) [email protected]
Secretary Bobbeye Cauffield
Thank you to the Texas Roadhouse for all you have done to support all veterans and our local Post 6196!
Installation of new Officers for VFW Post 6196 year of 2019-2020
Queensbury VFW Post 6196
32 Luzerne Road
Queensbury, New York 12804
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Glens Falls, New York
Permit No. 37
