Post Schedule: Apr. 5th (Sun.) Childrens Easter Egg Hunt 1:00
p.m. Apr. 8th -- (Wed.) Post House Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Post meeting 7:00 p.m. May 30
th (Sat) AMVETS Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-Noon - $10.00
Surgeon General
Are you eligible for health care? Now the VA does not require
that you qualify with your income and assets like before. This new
policy eliminates the net worth as a determining factor for
eligibility of VA health programs and co-payment responsibilities.
This change makes VA health care benefits more accessible to
lower-income; non-service-connected Veterans will less out-of-
pocket costs. "Over a 5-year period, it is estimated that 190,000
Veterans will become eligible for reduced costs of their health
care services. According to the VA, in March 2014, the VA
eliminated the annual requirement for updated financial
information. VA now uses information from the Internal Revenue
Service and Social Security Administration to automatically match
individual Veterans income information which reduces the burden on
Veterans to keep their healthcare eligibility up to date. That
change better aligned VAs health care financial assessment program
with other federal health care organizations. Veterans may submit
updated income information at www.1010ez.med.va.gov/, or by
visiting their nearby VA health care facility." For more
information, visit www.va.gov/healthbenefits or call VA toll-free
at 1-877-222-VETS (8387).
Renee ' T. MacDonald, Surgeon General, VFW Post 8762
Service Officer Report
Since my last report, I have had two requests for form 1010EZ
(medical benefits) and one inquiry about in-home assistance such as
my neighbor John is receiving. The in-home care is a bit out of my
jurisdiction, so I refer these to the proper County V.S.O. I still
hold office hours at the post every Saturday from noon to four and
assist selected vets with transportation to the two local V.A.
clinics.
John Cox, Service officer
Post History Number 6
One of the members heard a rumor that 4 Slot Machines had been
located and needed a home. The Board, with approval of the members,
decided to liberate these machines. They were hauled to the Post
and overhauled by George Newhall who found a manual on how to set
the machines. He set them fairly liberally. They were placed in the
bar area and made the Post lots of money which was put in the
Building Post Fund. This Fund grew into a large number and allowed
more renovation to the Hall, bar and kitchen. The machines lasted
for over a year until one of the ladies objected to the $$ her
husband was spending and reluctantly they were put out of sight.
However, on 'special' occasions they were rescued and put back in
place. Then word got out to the Police that our Post had 4
machines. Members had their ear to the ground and found out when
the Police were going to impound our fountain of dough. So before
their 'raid' the machines mysteriously disappeared. George Newhall
came up with the idea to hide them under the stage. George confided
later that they may still be under the stage because he did not
know who may have removed them. Meantime, the Ladies Auxiliary was
formed and had to meet on a different day than the Post. That is
when the addition of the 'little' hall was first considered. This
took a lot of planning and research but with the money from the
Post Building Fund it was financially feasible. Next, how this
addition to the Main Post Hall became a reality. John Combs, Post
Historian
It is with great sadness that I say this will be the last
article from John Combs, he passed away last month and he will be
greatly missed. Rest in Peace my friend.
CHAPLAIN'S CORNER: Our Post has lost three more members this
last month with the passing of Leonard Capps on March 1, 2015, Bill
Kuynik on March 7, 2015 and John Combs on March 8, 2015. Our
deepest sympathy goes out to their families and friends. All were
active, life members and will be missed.
Kathy Perrigo is at the Citrus Heights Eskaton and her health
has improved which was good to hear. Betty Alee has recovered and
is home after a couple of stays at the hospital. All good news.
Beverly Catchpole is recovering from a long illness our wish is
continued good and better health to all.
Jean Jones, Chaplin 6916-371-6135
Veterans and Family Support: It has been a busy month. We have
assisted and provided the food for five Celebrations of Life
memorials plus all the commitments we had made. Thanks to Sandy
King, Edi Clonce, Kathy Linaris and Alfonso, Betty Schmidt and Sue
McMillan and to whoever else I could con into working. We, also,
put on a Crab Feed, overseen by Edi Clonce. She sold tickets to 242
people and they all showed up and enjoyed the food and
entertainment. Each year Edi does a wonderful job on this function.
Our Monday night diner crew put on a Corned Beef N Cabbage dinner
with 162 people attending. That crew worked doubly hard to keep up
with that many people. Thanks to Joanne Boswell, Mino, Marcia
Rogers, Jill Ericson, Jack Clara and special thanks to Lou Pope for
the cabbage and Lena Brigner for her help. We are blessed to have
so many different people that come forward to help us in our many
causes. Thanks to All!
We are collecting a variety of items and clothing for the
upcoming Stand-Down as well as scarves and neckties to sell at the
June convention. The proceeds from the scarves and neckties go to
our Auxiliary Cancer Fund. This fund supplies grants for any member
suffering with cancer. Call Sue McMillan, (916) 371-0990 for
further details and proper forms.
We always have year pins and American Flags available. Another
important issue is gathering more funds that we can secure a
parking lot. If anyone has any good ideas please call.
Thanks very much, Jean Jones
WAYS AND MEANS
The Easter Bunny will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 5,
2015 at 1:00 p.m. We need eggs (plastic or boiled dyed eggs) to
hide for the children ALL CHILDREN ARE INVITED. Wonderful prizes
and food.
We are still serving dinner on every Monday night dinners as
well as one on the first Thursday of each month. Monday, March
30
th - Spaghetti
Thursday, April 2nd
Baked Ham and Scalped Potatoes Monday, April 6
th Baked BBQ Chicken
Monday, April 13th French Dip
Monday, April 20th Country Fried Steak
Monday, April 27th Bacon and Lettuce Sandwiches and
Homemade Ham and Beans Monday, May 4
th Cinco De Mayo Dinner Prepared:
by K Boswell and D Demars. Love you, Jean Jones
ALWAYS TO REMEMBER
And
FLY OUR FLAG
Apr. 1st - April Fools Day
Apr. 3rd
- Good Friday Passover Begins Apr. 5
th - Easter Sunday
Apr. 6th - Army Day
Apr. 9th - National Former POW
Recognition Day Apr. 11
th - Persian Gulf War Official Cease
Firre (1991) Apr. 12
th - Orthodox Easter
Apr. 15th - Income Tax Day
Apr. 22nd
- Administrative Profesionals Day Earth Day
Apr. 24th - Arbor Day
Scheduled Events: Apr. 5th (Sun) Easter Egg Hunt 100 p.m. Apr.
8th (Wed.) Auxiliary Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
