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Volume 50
Issue 4
4th Quarter
2013
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park Post 764 460 Valleybrook Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Office: 724-941-3358 Canteen: 724-941-2005 Fax: 724-941-5496 Ambulance: 724-941-6660
Scott Huenefeld Commander
Lester Botkin Sr. Vice Commander
John Drake Jr. Vice Commander
Michael Klauer
Quartermaster
Joe Orient Judge Advocate
Larry Wisniewski Surgeon
Ron Demicheli Chaplain
John McCarty Adjutant
Jim Tippmann Service Officer
Shannon Crowley 3 Yr Trustee
Dennis Riznow 2 Yr Trustee
Andy Keremes 1 Yr Trustee
Ambulance Board Thomas McMurray
Director
Jack Hallman
Shannon Crowley
James Tippmann Committee Members
Monthly Meetings Ambulance Board
1st Thursday of the month at 7:00pm
VFW Membership 3rd Thursday of the month at
7:30pm Ladies Auxiliary
4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
Post 764 Web Site Check the website for the
most up-to-date information on events and
Post 764 news.
www.vfw764.org
COMMANDER COMMENTS
As we bring summer to a close, I must
congratulate everyone who helped out
during the many activities that we hosted
or had participation.
It has been a real pleasure on my part to
represent VFW Post 764, I have always
said our Post has some of the most terrific
members.
We are getting many calls and requests to
take pictures using the outside Flag Mural
as their background.
Be sure to read all parts of this newsletter.
We are planning a full schedule of
activities from now through the end of
2013. Also some changes are coming; it
will definitely benefit you to act on them
early versus waiting till January.
Our recent upgrade of the Canteen cash
register to a POS system has gone fairly
smooth– sure we have some trying
moments, but your patience was deeply
appreciated by our associates. Thanks for
your continued support of the Post and
Canteen.
Our last update for you! Doug and Alexis
Vitale’s new home is under way and there
is a tremendous amount of planning and
preparation going into this wonderful
project. I will try to keep everyone abreast
of this project. We can all look at this
project and feel really great about the
helping hand we have all put forth to make
this happen.
Scott Huenefeld, Commander
QUARTERMASTER COMMENTS
VFW Post 764 recently concluded another
annual Golf Outing. With the co-
sponsorship of “The Almanac,” we were
once again successful in raising funds to
assist the VFW Ambulance operations and
the worthwhile organizations in the area.
Many thanks to all who participated,
volunteered, purchased sponsor signs and
donated prizes. It is because of all of you
that this annual event is so successful.
Hope to see all of you again next year.
Congrats to James Andrews (a PTVA
member) who won the 50/50 drawing.
I recently attended the VFW Nat’l
Convention in Louisville, KY. The
convention elected from Western PA a new
National Jr. Vice who in 2 years will be the
National Commander—the first time this
has occurred in many years. It is ALSO
important to report that the National
Delegation (despite the NO vote from PA)
voted to raise dues on the Regular
Continuous members by $10 per year. The
dues increase will begin on 1 Jan 2014.
Thus it is very important for continuous
members to pay their dues for 2014 before
the end of 2013 to avoid the $10 increase.
Beginning in Jan 2014 anyone renewing or
joining the VFW will see a $10 increase in
dues. The dues at Post 764 will rise from
$20/year to $30/year with none of the
increase going to the Post. This increase
does not apply to Life Members, so this
might be the time to think about becoming
a Life Member. Also, effective next year,
anyone joining the VFW, your dues will be
on a calendar year basis from the date you
joined versus a Jan-Dec period. If you
have any questions please call me at 724-
941-3358.
Michael Klauer, Quartermaster
www.vfw764.org
(Ladies Aux con’t)
or any one of our Sisters know. We will get you there!
Many of our members have purchased a Patriotic Auxiliary
shirt. If you haven’t done so, but would like one, please
contact me. Also, we will soon have VFW wearing apparel
available for purchase in the Post. Be on the lookout!
Marge Klauer and I had the privilege of working the annual
VFW/Almanac Golf Outing held September 9. What a fun
time! If you golf and did not participate in the event this
year, you may want to consider doing so next year. The
event began at 9 a.m., followed by cocktails, late lunch/early
dinner, and prizes. A special thank you to Sandy Roberto for
the great basket she prepared on behalf of the Auxiliary for
the Chinese Auction, and thanks to Nancy Shonsky for her
gift card donation.
October is highway cleanup month. Anyone wishing to
participate, let me know. We clean 1.3 miles from the Post
up West McMurray Road to the gas station, both sides. The
exact date has not yet been set.
We will be holding a Cakeless Bake Sale in the next month
or so. Ladies! Watch the mail!
December will, no doubt, be tree decorating and caroling at
Friendship Village. Particulars will be determined at our
upcoming meetings. Attend the meetings and throw out your
thoughts. December also brings our get-together in the
Canteen for food, drink and camaraderie. This takes place
when we return from caroling as there is no December
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
If you have not been to the club this summer, you have
missed out on the magnificent rendition of our
American Flag on our entrance wall. It’s flowing
majesty represent the Freedom For All! It is truly a
patriotic masterpiece! Please come visit us soon to
experience this superb, moving, work of art.
“LOYALTY”
Loyalty is the Patriotism
Of those who
Yearned for Freedom
Answered the Call
Leaving all Behind
To serve their Country, Unconditionally, for me and for
You
Dennis Riznow and Ron Demicheli
Associate Membership
CANTEEN
OCT
Fri; 4 Oct: Mel’s Music Mix; 8:30-
11:30pm
Dance Nite for the young at heart
Sat; 12 Oct: Salute to Neil Diamond
By Chris Denem
STEELER SUNDAYS:
Open at 11AM for 1PM Games
Sat; 5-19-16: Bingo
Increasing Magic Number & Coverall
Bring some friends and neighbors
NOV
Fri; Nov: Mel’s Music Mix; 830-1130 pm
Sat; 2-9-16-30: Bingo
Sat; 23 Nov: Motown Nite
Tickets on sale at the bar
DEC
Fri; 6 Dec: Mel’s Music Mix
Sat; 14 Dec: Children’s Christmas Party with Special
Guest
1230 PM—230 PM
Fri; 20 Dec: Karaoke—Bring a Friend or form a
group!
Sat; 21 Dec: Adult Christmas Party
1-6 PM. Side dishes appreciated
Sat: 7-14-21-28 Bingo
Tue; 31 Dec: Welcome in 2014 with Mel’s Music
Wii Bowling League continues
Euchre tournament in the planning stages
LADIES AUXILIARY
Brothers and Sisters of the VFW:
As always, summer went by way too quickly.
Christmas is just around the corner, and along with the
holidays comes the cold weather. Let’s make the best
of it, join us for our upcoming Auxiliary functions.
Reminder…our meetings are the 4th Wednesday of
each month…4th Wednesday…at 7 p.m…except for
December and June when we have no meeting.
PLEASE try to attend. Your input would be so greatly
appreciated.
By the time you read this newsletter, our first District
meeting will be over; however, the next District
meeting is Sunday, December 15 in Carmichaels.
Department President Julia Deavers will be in
attendance. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. If you
would like to attend, but need transportation let me
FINAL SALUTE
Stanley Cargo
Hugh Sebolt
McMURRAY-BETHEL BEER DIST. INC.
Beer—Ale—Soft Drinks—Ice For deliveries call 412-835-2255 Open 7 days a week
The Werner Family
Tri Boro is proud to support VFW Post 764 and all veterans.
Discover Our Credit Union Difference
617 East McMurray Rd.
724-941-2607
Lester H. Botkin
Financial Planning Associate
Financial Advisor
2600 Old Washington Road
Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Direct: 412-854-3964
Fax: 412-833-0363 toll free 800-533-7037 lester.h.botkin@smithbarney.com
MorganStanley
Smith Barney
(Ladies Aux Con’t)
meeting. During the next three months, pay attention to the signs in the
Canteen. There will be festivities of some sort for Halloween, Thanks-
giving, Christmas and New Year’s. A good time is always had by all.
In closing, Happy Holidays…Merry Christmas...Be Safe!
Mary Ellen Brosick, President
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Park Post 764
460 Valleybrook Road
McMurray, PA 15317-3340
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID McMurray, Pa
15317 Permit No. 25
UPCOMING:
SGT DOUG VITALE INAUGURAL
GOLF INVITATIONAL
FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE
Skins Game, Awards, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle
Cookout Afterwards at VFW Post 764/Peters Township
Tee Sponsorship: $100
Monday, 14 Oct, Rolling Hills Country Club
Entry Fee: $400 per foursome
Details:
Chris Monti; 724-941-0041: montijewelers@verizon.net
Greg Batko; 724-941-4710: batko@fnb-corp.com
COMING SOON!!!
1 NOVEMBER 2013
PTVA will start accepting credit cards for your pur-
chases.
Minimum purchase is $15.00
Tips in cash are appreciated.
JUST ASKING!
Have your read your ENTIRE newsletter?
Our electronic sign is updated regularly
So, keep your eye on the sign
2014 Dues are being accepted starting
1 Oct 2013
Pay early and avoid the rush and later penalty
Cards will be cut off for nonpayment starting
On 15 Jan 2015
Scotty
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Doug Vitale—Afghanistan
Timothy Dewitt—SW Asia
Frank Magri—Vietnam
John Hartt –GWOT, Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea
Mike Mariana—Transfer
Robert Donnan—Transfer
James Kokoszynski—Transfer
Hope to see all of you at the PTVA
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