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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

Daley Whipple Post 799

459 Winchester St.

P.O. Box 24                                                                            603-357-0149

Keene, NH 03431                                                                   vfw799@hotmail.com

                                                                                                www.vfw799.org

 

The DALEY News

(May & June 2010)

General Information

 

The annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Lunch was held on March 17th and it was well attended. Thanks to Conrad and Jeanne Perreault and all their great helpers.  A special thanks to our members who supported this lunch by their attendance.

 

Election Officers for 2010-2011

 

At the April 14th meeting the following officers were elected to lead Post 799 for the 2010-2011 year.  They will take their positions following the election of the State Commander at the June Convention.

 

Commander - Edward LaFord                                   Chaplain - open

Sr. Vice Commander – Richard Diehl                        Judge Advocate - Joseph Driscoll

Jr. Vice Commander - Conrad Perreault                     Surgeon - Gordon Roy

Quartermaster - Jarrod Rivers                                     Three Year Trustee –Joseph Trudelle

 

Two year Trustee is James Ingalls and one year Trustee is George Parker. Adjutant, Officer of the Day, Guard, and Committee Chairpersons are appointed by the

Commander and along with the Chaplain need to be filled. Won’t you consider helping out?

 

Loyalty Day Service

 

The annual Loyalty Day Service is to be held on May 2nd at the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge starting at 11 am.  This is sponsored by District 5 of which Post 799 is a member.  Loyalty Day was initiated by the VFW in 1930 to counter those who in this country CHOSE May 1 to attack our way of life.  President Eisenhower signed it into law in 1958 giving Loyalty Day national recognition.  This Day celebrates democracy and those who are loyal to it, our country and the flag.  Please join us this Sunday. Following the Service a free lunch will be served at the Jaffrey VFW, all are welcome.

 

 

Operation Appreciation

 

On May 14th the NH West Chapter of the Red Cross is holding its annual Operation Appreciation at the Bentley Commons to honor local military families and veterans. Open house starts at 3pm with door prizes, food and free child care then from 5- 8 pm food, cash bar and dancing with big band music. The admission to this Celebration of Armed Forces Appreciation Week is free.  RSVP is appreciated at 352-3210 ext. 103

 

Last Muster

 

Paul F. Trudelle 3/4/10, Richard Rock 4/4/10, Don Hayward Jr. 4/6/10 and Edward Racicot 4/10.

 

Memorial Day Cemetery Flags

 

Every year Post 799 places flags on the graves of all departed veterans at St. Joseph’s and Monadnock View Cemeteries. At least 8 people are needed to do both cemeteries at the same time. This is about a two hour task at each cemetery.  Volunteers are to meet at the Post at 9 am on Wednesday, May 26th with a rain date of Thursday, May 27th.   We welcome all members, family members and friends to come help.

 

Poppy Drive

 

The annual Buddy Poppy Drive will be held on Friday, May 28th and Saturday, May 29th.  This year we need more volunteers than usual for we lost one of our great sites and have to make it up by adding smaller businesses.  We have permission to be at the State Liquor Store, 7-11 Court Street, Penneys, and Agway Achille.  All one has to do is stand there with the Poppies and a collection can.  When someone donates, give them a Poppy – they sell themselves.  Remember that all the money collected goes to help our fellow veterans and their families who are in need.

 

Sign up at the Post or fill out the form at the end of the Newsletter. An hour or two is all we ask.

 

Memorial Day  

 

The 2010 Memorial Day observation is to be held on Monday, May 31st in Keene.

9:00 am – Program at the bandstand in Central Square.

9:30 am – Gather at Gilbo Ave for the 10:00 parade.

11 am – Program at the Monument at the Recreation Center.

12:00 noon – Open house and lunch at the VFW Post.  If one would like to donate a food item, it would be graciously accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

Relief Fund Activity

 

Some Relief Fund money obtained from the Poppy Drive is being used for the following:

 

1.      Along with the Auxiliary, care packages, are being sent to some of our local combat veterans.

2.      The Post is continuing to help finance counseling for spouses and family members of veterans suffering from PTSD from all eras of combat.  Contact Veterans Counselor A.J. Paige at the Monadnock Family Services for more information.

3.      When requested, temporary help is given to veterans and their families who are in need.

 

High School Scholarships

 

The Daley Whipple Post 799 is awarding two $1500 Scholarships, one to a senior Keene High School and one to a senior at Monadnock Regional High School.  Preference will be given to a student with a family member who is or who has served in the US Military.  Remind your student to apply.  Applications can be obtained from the School Guidance Office.

 

Ladies Auxiliary Yard Sale

 

On Saturday June 12th The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 799 will hold a yard sale from 8 am- to 2pm at the Post Home. If you wish to donate to this sale call 352-4046.

 

 Membership Dues

 

The Post is shy 20 members who have still not sent in their 2010 payment.  If for some reason you are unable to afford the dues but want to remain a member of the VFW, contact the Quartermaster at 357-0149 and arrangements will be made. Remember, if you are 80 years young or on active duty, the Post pays your dues.

 

Ongoing Events

 

Monday – Bingo 6:45 pm, Thursday – Pitch 6:30 pm, Saturday – Meat Bar Bonus 2:30 pm, Sunday - $2 Pig drawing 5:00 pm.  Saturday Meat Bar Bonus – starts at 2:30 pm and goes to about 4 pm.  The $1 games now have a $15 value prize and the $2 games have a $25 value.

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

May 26th (Wednesday) Rain date the 27th (Thursday) – Flags to be placed on graves of Keene veterans. Meet at the Post at 9 am.

 

May 28th & 29th (Friday & Saturday) Poppy Drive, 10am – 6pm

 

May 31st (Monday) –Open house and lunch at the Post following the Memorial Day Parade and the program at the Recreational Center.

 

June 12th (Saturday) – Post 799 Ladies Auxiliary Yard Sale 8 am – 2 pm.

 

June 18-20 – State VFW Convention at the Town and Country Motor Inn, Shelburne, NH

 

Post & District Meetings

 

May 12th (Wednesday) – Post Meeting – 7:30 pm

 

May 16th (Sunday) - District Meeting – 10 am at the Keene Post, nominations and election of District officers

 

June 9th (Wednesday) – Post Meeting – 7:30 pm

 

Canteen Hours

 

M – 3 to 5:30 pm, T & W – 3 to 8 pm, Th – 3 to 9 pm, F – 3 to12 pm,  Sat. – 11 am t7 pm, Sun. – 12 noon to 7 pm