Next Intervetrerans Council meeting is Sep 27, 2023 at 7pm at the Navy Club
Next VAC meeting
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The October 2023 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight has been canceled due to the lack of a sufficient number of Veterans to fill the flight. We will resume flights in Spring 2024 and those Veterans currently on the wait list will be offered our first 2024 Flight. In the interim, LLHF staff and volunteers will focus on recruiting efforts for additional Veterans for our 2024 flights.
Any World War II, Korean era or Vietnam era Veteran who has not participated on an Honor Flight is encouraged to apply; this is your time to let us thank you for your service.
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The Staab Family's 10th Annual Ride in Honor is coming up on October 8th! Join us for a tour of our area's Veterans memorials and a time of food and fellowship at the VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 afterward. We are excited to show our support and raise money for our Veterans!
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VFW Department of Hawaii Commander Ron Shadle has informed us that the devastation on Maui is significant and has affected thousands with a death toll of 67 this morning.They are asking for financial assistance to bring relief supplies and aide to those members and their families affected.To help donations go further and as we have done with past disasters we will match dollar for dollar up to $30,000.00 from the disater relief fund that we recieve earmarked for Hawaii Fires.In order tp track donations send your donation to National VFW 406 w. 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 attn: QM General. Please specify Hawaii Fires.Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by these fires.Any questions please let me know.Dan WestAdjutant General
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VFW Post 755 is raising funds to continue to improve
the post and support Veterans and the community. In the month
of September the post will be silent auctioning and raffling two,
one-of-a-kind art pieces by member MAJ Ret. Michael Hart.
proceeds from “Song for a Guitar” (right) will help to pay for
renovated bar-stools. Raffle tickets: $1.00 for 1, or $5.00 for 6
sold at the bar drawing Friday September 15th at 8 PM.
“Little Gem” (below) will be a part of the Silent Auction during
the 911 memorial golf outing and dinner on September 2nd,
beginning bid at $100.00.
About the art: both Pieces feature Original 1940’s artwork and a black and white photo showing the correlating piece, as it was actually displayed, or painted during WWII. The black photo captured the artwork or rendition for history. MAJ Ret. Hart Colorized the portion of the black and white highlighting the art/pinup.
the post and support Veterans and the community. In the month
of September the post will be silent auctioning and raffling two,
one-of-a-kind art pieces by member MAJ Ret. Michael Hart.
proceeds from “Song for a Guitar” (right) will help to pay for
renovated bar-stools. Raffle tickets: $1.00 for 1, or $5.00 for 6
sold at the bar drawing Friday September 15th at 8 PM.
“Little Gem” (below) will be a part of the Silent Auction during
the 911 memorial golf outing and dinner on September 2nd,
beginning bid at $100.00.
About the art: both Pieces feature Original 1940’s artwork and a black and white photo showing the correlating piece, as it was actually displayed, or painted during WWII. The black photo captured the artwork or rendition for history. MAJ Ret. Hart Colorized the portion of the black and white highlighting the art/pinup.
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Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces new, back-to-school curriculum as part of its year-round TEACH program. The free, downloadable, standards-based lesson plans include resources for all grade levels.
The K-12 curriculum includes new lesson plans for Constitution Day and lessons focused on the Navajo Code Talkers and Patriot Day. The free, downloadable plans ensure stories of service, sacrifice and valor are passed down to future generations while building good character and self-worth through service to others. Lesson plans and other educational resources are standards-based and created for teachers, parents and anyone educating young people.
Throughout the year, the WAA TEACH program provides educational opportunities for people nationwide to engage with veterans in their communities. Schools, school-related clubs, and other organizations can fundraise through the Group Sponsorship Program. In 2022 generous supporters made it possible for WAA to launch a K-12 curriculum aligned with the National Council on Social Studies and state Common Core standards. WAA is also conducting its 2023 Youth Service Project, where young people are encouraged to execute a community service project. The service projects must be completed by Veterans Day, November 11, 2023.
“Teaching the next generation the value of freedom is an important component of our mission, as is fostering good character,” said Cindy Tatum, WAA TEACH Curriculum Developer and Gold Star Mother. “Whether they are a teacher with many years of experience or a first-year teacher, we appreciate the educators who work to inspire future generations of Americans to be the best version of themselves they can be. We hope this curriculum helps teachers plan their year and engage our most precious resource – our children!”
To learn more about the TEACH program and access free, downloadable lesson plans, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
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