Benson VFW Post 2503 January 2017

www.VFWPost2503.org

From the Commander

I would like to say, what an AWESOME

job done by Brian Farmer and his com-

mittee, team on the 1st Annual Chili

Cook-off. VFW was there to support the

efforts too.

December 7th Pearl Harbor day: It was

my honor to recognize our WWII Mem-

bers, by treating those members to

Wednesday night dinner on the Post.

Thank you again for your Service!

I Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year. I’m looking for-

ward to 2017 and continuing to move

the Post in the right direction while

serving our VETERANS.

Keep your eyes open to calendar events

and activities for 2017!

Tony Cox

Commander

VF W Post 2503

From the Auxiliary

President

Happy New Year

I want to thank you all for a great 2016!

I am pleased at the milestones the auxiliary has

made, and hope for may more in 2017.

I also want to thank District President Sue

Moore for attending our last meeting in

December.

Due to the death of a dear friend of Tony and

myself, we were not able to be at the regularly

scheduled meeting, but Connie Ross did a great

job of taking the helm.

Newsletter mailing will no longer be provided.

This electronic newsletter will be a great way to

stay connected throughout the month. If any-

one has any questions or concerns I can be

reached at: coxvfw2503@gmail.com.

Looking forward to a great year ahead!

Karen Cox

Auxiliary President

VFW Post 2503

At the meeting on January 5, 2017, we will vote on whether or not to move monthly

meeting to the third Thursday of the month instead of the first Thursday of the

month.

POST 2503 OFFICERS 2016-2017 Commander: Wayne ‘Tony’ Cox

Sr. Vice Commander: Ricky Johnson Jr. Vice Commander: —open—

Quartermaster: Dan Raabe Chaplain: Dennis Kerr

Surgeon: Terrence White Judge Advocate: Randall McQueeney

Officer of the Day: Randall McQueeney Adjutant: Chuck Wolf

Guard: Bill Fead Service Officer: Robert Brown

AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2016-2017

President: Karen Cox

Sr. Vice President: Connie Ross

Jr. Vice President: Jennifer Farmer

Treasurer: Kathy Raabe

Secretary: Pat Dembowski

Chaplain: Marcia Jones

Conductress: Pending

Guard: Jan Davis

Post and Auxiliary

Meetings

1st Thursday

every month

Honor Guard

Meeting

2nd Thursday

every month

7:00 pm

Annual Tom &

Jerry Party

January 21

2 –5 p.m.

Bring a snack!

From your Commander and Quartermaster: At our December, 2016

meeting, we discussed changing of bylaws in the following manner:

PASSED—Change House Committee meeting from the first Tuesday

of the month to one hour before the Post general meeting.

PASSED—Discontinue mailing of Newsletter due to high cost

Like to Play Poker?

Post 2503 hosts a

group of people, men

and women, who play

every Tuesday from 4:30—9:30 pm.

Please call Mary Ryder, (402) 614-

5111 (Cell ) or Home (402)-332-6086

to join the group.

STEAK NIGHT

JANUARY 20

Sign up at the bar.

FROM THE QUARTERMASTER

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We continue to do pretty well with

our income. We have had some

blockbuster VFW functions and

hope we can continue them into the

new year. Please remember the

Building Fund Drive will begin soon

and we rely heavily on those dona-

tions. We look forward to serving

you in 2017 and beyond.

Dan Raabe, Quartermaster

From the Auxiliary

CRAFT SHOW Better late than never: I want to say, “Thank You!” to all who baked or donated goods or gave money. “Thank You!” to all of you Chair Persons: Jan Davis for the bake sale, Tiger for the raffle table, and to Nora Van Cleave, who even though she had a table, was every-where doing everything without being asked. And a reminder to whoever will run the Craft Show next year, I will be available to answer questions and provide directions. JUST A WISH My wish for 2017 is for as many Auxiliary members as possible to attend the meetings to voice your concerns and to volunteer for post functions. Our post needs us. May 2017 be 2503’s best year and you can make that happen! A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Karen Cox and Geri Brown for putting up all the post Christmas decorations. And don’t miss out on the second Wednesday Hamburger Night when some Christmas items will be raffled off. FINALLY Please help the Auxiliary update its records::

NAME

ADDRESS

HOME PHONE and/or CELL

E-MAIL ADDRESS Please send that information either by snail-mail to

Kathy Raabe 11597 So. 207 Street

Gretna, NE 68028

Or by e-mail to kfrl4819@cox.net

Or when you’re at the Post, just drop off that information at the Auxiliary Treasurer Mailbox. Connie Dohse Ross Senior Vice Auxiliary

From the Auxiliary Treasurer

If your Cancer Dues 2017 or your Annual Member-

ship Dues have not been submitted, please send

them in as soon as possible. Thank you!

Remember, You will not be a member in good

standing unless these dues are paid. Questions?

Please call me. Kathy Raabe (402) 392-0210.

2017 is going to be a great year!

FROM THE KITCHEN Winners for the free meal were. Jim Stary, Deb Risinger, and Marilyn Beig. Congratulations and thanks for sup-porting the Post.

JANUARY 21 we will be having our Post Holiday TOM & JERRY PARTY from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Bring a snack and come join us for a good time.

On January 12, Thirsty Thursday, we will be serving Tacos, Tortilla chips with salsa, or Cinnamon Sugar Chips. Break-fast will be served on Sunday, January 15. Basket Night will be on January 27.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS. YOU DO A FANTASTIC JOB!

Keep in mind on HAMBURGER NIGHT that hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and fish will always be served. The menu on the calendar is the SPECIAL for that day.

Please remember to fill out a ticket for a chance to win a free meal.

Thank you for all your support. Together we do make a difference.

Please thank our Veterans and keep our members, families and Troops in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely, Kathy ‘Tiger’ Thielen and the Crews

5146 N. 90th St.(1-Block South 90th & Fort)

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Auxiliary Chaplain’s News

Auxiliary Sisters: Please in-

form Auxiliary Chaplain Marcia

Jones 402-926-2648 of any ill

or deceased Auxiliary mem-

ber.

Honor Guard

Thank you to all the dedicated

honor guard members for their

participation, We are still looking for

more members for the honor guard.

Ricky Johnson

Thirsty Thursday & Tacos

JANUARY 12TH

Tacos, Tortilla Chips with

Salsa, or Cinnamon

Sugar Chips

POST BREAKFAST

JANUARY 15, 2017

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Permit #610

V.F.W. Post 2503

8904 Military Road

Omaha, NE 68134

NOTICE: All articles should be in the Quartermaster Box, IN WRIT-ING, at the Post no later than January 15th for the February news-letter. If articles are not submitted by the deadline, they will have to wait for the next newsletter. Our email address is editorvfwpost2503@cox.net. Thank you.

From Your Honor Guard Captain

Ricky Johnson

MILITARY RITES: NOVEMBER 2016

Military Members

Deceased Cemetery # Hours

11/02/2016 Rushing, Warren T Jr Forest Lawn 9 27

11/03/2016 Habell, Bryan E. Resurrection 9 27

11/07/2016 Meeker, Harry Omaha National 7 21

11/10/2016 Solomon, Charles W Omaha National 7 21

11/12/2016 Sobraske, Robert A Calvary 4 12

11/14/2016 Anderson, Robert A Omaha National 4 12

11/14/2016 Williams, Raymond Omaha National 4 12

11/14/2016 Dixon, Warren Omaha National 4 12

11/16/2016 Vermillion, Daniel A Sr Resurrection 4 12

11/17/2016 Moore, James A Jr Forest Lawn 5 15

11/18/2016 Harrison, Harry Omaha National 8 24

11/21/2016 Jenkins, David A Westlawn 9 27

11/21/2016 Taylor, Donald B Bel Air Chapel 3 9

11/23/2016 Middleton, Thomas A Calvary 11 33

11/29/2016 Hoffman, Ralph Westlawn 11 33

Month Total: 15 funerals, 99 Member Participation, 297 Hours

* Post Member

* Post 2503 member Charles Hartline’s funeral was on October 24 at

Forest Lawn Cemetery.

CLUB HOURS Monday Closed

Tuesday thru Thursday 4:00 pm—10:00 pm

Friday 4:00 pm—10:00 pm

Saturday Noon—10:00 pm

Sunday Noon—8:00 pm

Name _______________________________________________ Please Print

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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.

Bob Fenton, Chairman

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 peo-

ple. They will be ordered once a year on April 1st, for installation by Memorial

Day each year. Max 16 spaces per line, 3 lines, cost $60.00 per brick.

December 2016

All of our brave brothers and

sisters who have passed

before us

SEE INSIDE FOR:

Steak Night

Annual Tom & Jerry’s Party

Basket Night

Bylaw Changes

ROOM RENTALS

Please keep in mind that the Post is available for your

meeting/party plans, Monday through Friday during

the day. Contact Geri Brown at 402-943-9067 to re-

serve your date. Spread the word to your friends and

family. The Post looks great decorated for weddings

and graduation parties, too.