POST & AUXILIARY MEETINGS

3RD Thursday both 7 p.m.

Benson VFW Post 2503

FEBRUARY 2020 www.VFWPost2503.org

(402)-571-8397

POST 2503 OFFICERS 2019-2020 Commander: Mike Rosso Vice Commander: Ross Winn Jr. Vice Commander: Al Dorn

Quartermaster: Dan Raabe Chaplain: Rod Rickels

Surgeon: Terrence White Judge Advocate: Tom Penke

Officer of the Day: Sharon Cooper Adjutant: Larry Quilliam

Guard: Ron Karm Service Officer: Bob Brown

AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2019-2020

President: Lynn Krause

Sr. Vice President: Terri Pelletier

Jr. Vice President: Judy Erb

Treasurer: Sue Stark

Secretary: Luanne Rosso

Chaplain: Nora Van Cleave

Conductress: Marcia Jones

Guard: Linda Humphrey

Honor Guard Meeting

2nd Thursday every month

7:00 pm

From the Auxiliary President Hello Auxiliary Members:

First I would like to thank Vivian Parrish for her do-nation to the Auxiliary. It was very much appreciated and will be put to good use for our Veterans.

Second, We had the winners of the Voice of Democ-racy and Patriots Pen before the meeting Thursday night. The winner read their entries and I mean the-se young adults, what they wrote in their essays, the only way to describe the content was WOW!

The Voice of Democracy is for students in upper grades, they are given a theme on which to write their essay, there are certain rules they need to fol-low. The Patriots Pen is for middle grade students and they are also given certain rules to follow. Both of these categories are judged on Post level, then District, State, and National. Post level winners re-ceive certificates and a check, along with District, and State. National winners can receive their monies in the form of scholarships. I wish all the winners luck as they progress through the levels.

We need a few more members to pay their dues. If you do not pay your annual dues by June 1, 2020, you will be removed from our membership list and no longer considered a member. All membership cards come from National in Kansas City, It may take some time for you to receive new cards. MAKE SURE WHEN YOU RECEIVE A MAILING FROM NATIONAL YOU LOOK IT OVER CAREFULLY. The cards are different from before, so watch for them. If you accidentally throw them away, there is a fee to replace them. $5 for continuous membership and $10 for life membership. THIS IS FOR LOST CARDS ONLY.

Loyally Submitted,

Lynn Krause, President (402) 553-7562 402-553-7562

From the Commander Welcome to 2020! The annual New Year’s Eve Steak Fry and dance was a huge success for the Post. I would like to thank everyone who gave up their time to help out making out Post the best steak house for one day a year. I heard great reviews about the food. The steaks were prepared by our chef John, the waitresses were very busy and professional. The band Day break did a great job entertaining everyone into the New Year with some good music, already looking forward to next year. We are finally getting the equipment together to fix the sound system in the Canteen, new speakers and receiver. This should be completed soon. You will be receiving a letter in the mail for our annual maintenance fund raiser. Last year was a big success and we were able to make some needed repairs due to your generous support. Thank you in advance for your donations. Please note our Post and Auxiliary meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1900 hours ( 7:00 p.m.) We would like to see you there to give your input as to what things need to be addressed. RESPECT Mike Rosso - Commander - VFW Post 2503

DART LEAGUE

EVERY TUESDAY

Begins 7 p.m.

See you there!

From Tom Penke, Captain of the Honor

Guard:

Here is a information regarding access to

a military base with your VA ID Card.

https://www.blogs.va.gov/Vantage /68479/veterans-need-vhic-

for-in-person-commissary-military-exchange-and-mwr-access

Super Bowl Tailgate Party In Canteen

Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, 2020

From: Before Game

To: When Canteen closes

Tailgate style

Bring snacks etc., join with your friends to

cheer on your team.

Honor Guard Banquet will be March 21, 2020

Honor Guard members will receive their invitations

via USPS soon. RSVP to Tom Penke, Captain,

(402) 619-6057.

Not a member but you would like to attend?

Also call Tom Penke, Captain,

(402) 619-6057.

Cocktails: 6 p.m.

Dinner: 7 p.m.

Short Program: 8 p.m.

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V.F.W. Post 2503

8904 Military Road

Omaha, NE 68134

NOTICE: All articles should be in the Newsletter Box, IN WRITING, at the Post no later , February 18th, for the March Newslet-ter. If articles are not submitted by the dead-

line, they will have to wait for the next newslet-ter. Thank you.

From Your Honor Guard Captain Tom Penke

MILITARY RITES: DECEMBER 2019 Military Members Deceased Cemetery # Hours

DATE 12/03/2019 Davis, Sinis Omaha National 6 18 12/06/2019 Cavanaugh, John Calvary 6 18 12/10/2019 Straus, Daniel, Sr. Omaha National 6 18 12/13/2019 Green, Thomas St. Vincent de Paul 7 18 12/19/2019 Klammer, Joseph St. Johns 8 24 12/23/2019 Washington, Harry Jr Omaha National 8 24 12/28/2019 Owens, Robert Kremer Funeral Home 9 27 12/30/2019 Skaff, Duane Forest Lawn 5 21 12/31/2019 Regan, John Calvary 7 21 TOTAL: 9 Funerals, 62 Members ,Participation 186 Hours

CANTEEN HOURS Monday Closed

Tues. thru Thur. 4:00 pm—10:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm—10:00 pm Saturday Noon—10:00 pm Sunday Noon—8:00 pm

DECEMBER, 2019 All of our brave brothers

And sisters who have Passed before us.

SEE INSIDE FOR:

SPRING CRAFT SHOW DATE

HONOR GUARD BANQUET DATE

DARTS TOURNEY & LEAGUE

HONOR GUARD - Thank you to all the dedicated Honor Guard members for their participation. We still are in a need for new members for the Honor Guard. If you need information on how to sign up, ask one of the Honor Guard members. We will help you. Thank You for your service. - Capt. Tom Penke/ Honor Guard Captain

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Checks Only—No Cash / Return this form to the Post

The Post is selling Memorial Bricks around the memorial walk and flag. Memorial Bricks are being sold by Post 2503 to be put around the outside of the Memorial flag pole. These bricks will cost $60.00 each. They will be for VFW, Auxiliary, AMVET & Auxiliary members, their families, and people they sponsor. They will be memorials for living or deceased people. They will be ordered once a year on April 1st, for installation by Memorial Day each year. Max 16 spaces per line, 3 lines, and cost $60.00 per brick.

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