VFW Post 2137

Comrades,

I feel that my first meeting as Commander went well – at least no one has moved to begin impeachment proceedings…yet!  Revising the newsletter mailing list to include an optional email delivery was discussed, along with the formation of a Men’s Auxiliary.  Anyone having an immediate family member who is or was a veteran and can obtain a copy of their DD214 or some record of their service may qualify.  It will take 25 qualified men to launch, so anyone interested please let me know or come by the post and fill out an application.

Progress on the new building is going very well.  Tentative plans are to open the canteen in August & hold the Grand Opening in perhaps September.  An electric smoker is being raffled – tickets are $1 or 6 for $5 and are available now at the Annex.

Speaking of smoking, the survey and vote were 7-1 in favor of the smokers and the canteen will remain smoking.  However, the meeting room and banquet hall will be non-smoking.  Thanks to everyone for their input on this issue.

Please turn in any community service or youth assistance information you might have as soon as possible so that we may get it in to department.  Thanks for your efforts in this area & as always, thanks for your service.

Larry Cowden – Post Commander

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“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.  It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.”

~ General George S. Patton

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Sisters,

There is an all-around feeling among Auxiliary members that this will be a banner year for our organization.  I loved the shared enthusiasm during the July meeting.  Special thanks to Vickie Boyer for her inspiring rendition of The Star Spangled Banner to kick off the meeting.

Ideas are coming in for the Grand Opening of the new post.  Raffle items were discussed and thanks go out to Nadge Pankey, Lois Lake & Stacey McCune for their help in securing raffle items.

We plan to continue our Wii-Wii Bowling League in September.  This is a great opportunity for fellowship & fun and new bowlers are always welcome.

Thanks for a great start to a great year.

Lavonda Gamage – Auxiliary President

It is my pleasure and a great honor to serve as your chaplain.  Please feel free to call me at 817-995-7273 or email me at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any prayer requests you may have for yourself, your family or your friends.  Please attend the church or synagogue of your choice.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1).

Please remember Levon Turner in your prayers – he recently had gall bladder surgery and is hospitalized in Decatur.

Terry Henderson – Post Chaplain

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Bonnie Williams, mother-in-law of Rhonda Williams, has recently undergone breast cancer surgery.  Let us all keep her in our prayers as she recovers & prepares for chemotherapy.

God bless our soldiers & you all.

Punky Stanley – Auxiliary Chaplain

POST NOTES…

The VFW Rest Stop is planned for Sep 4^th-6^th.  All donations & help in manning the stop would be greatly appreciated.  For more information please call Lecia Epley at 817-851-9950.

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The new kitchen is going to be great, with a 7-foot storeroom for freezer, fridge & pantry.  Also, lots of electrical outlets, cabinets & countertop space.

Thank you to the men for taking such good care of us!

Lu Quiett – Kitchen Committee

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During the recent meeting, the members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary voted to support the church project of member Frankie Malo, whose church has adopted troops in Afghanistan & are currently stuffing stockings to send at Christmas.  Suggested donations include hygiene items, phone cards, playing cards, candy & snacks.  A donation box has been set up at the Annex - please help us send a little Christmas cheer to these soldiers who can’t be home for the holidays.

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We are currently in the process of updating our newsletter mailing list.  If you are not receiving your newsletter, or know of a member who is not, please call or come by the post and give us your corrected information.  You may also send corrections by mail to PO Box 1523 or by email to   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Also, if you would prefer to receive your newsletter by email, please let us know your email address and we will put you on the electronic mailing list.  Thank you for your cooperation & support.