Veterans of Foreign Wars

Firestone Post 3383

COMMANDER’S CORNER:  Shawn Jackson, Commander

First, I want to thank each and every member, including our wonderful Auxiliary Members, of VFW Firestone Post 3383 for all of your support during this year’s election of officers.

 

I want each of you to know that every officer installed this year was a perfect choice by you.  With the dedication, the integrity, the honor, and most of all, the Love and respect for every single Veteran, Spouse, Widow, Dependant, and Orphan instilled within every officer appointed at this Post will make this 75^th year nothing but a substantial success!

 

I would like to take this moment to, once again, recognize the individuals in which you, the post, have appointed to serve and bring success to this Post.  Those dedicated individuals are as follows: Sr. Vice CDR Mr. John Stiles, and Jr. Vice CDR Mr. Dave Noaker.  Also, with respect, our Chaplain Mr. Ed Rose.  I want to also recognize the individuals who have given support for so many years, and continue to serve in their ensuing capacity, Quartermaster Mr. Byron Morris, and Adjutant Mr. Mike Bilich.  My hats off to all of these individuals, and I thank you for your continuing support.

 

I look forward to serving you, and this post, with every ounce of detail and persistence of my being.  Always remember, my only promise to you and this Post, is I will never falter to give 100% to you and our cause.  Also as a reminder, there should never be a question of doubt as to the support given to our most gracious and unselfish Ladies Auxiliary Members, by myself and the Post Line Officers!    Ladies of our post, know you are much needed, and will always be well supported.   This paragraph would not be complete without recognizing our Men’s Auxiliary.  My congratulations go out to both Auxiliaries and their line officers.  On behalf of myself and VFW Firestone Post 3383, I want to thank you for the support you give to our Post.

 

In closing, I challenge each and every one of you to give as much of your 100%, right along side me!  I humbly look forward to this year, and all of the events to come.  Let this 75^th year be full of hard work, and hard play, and let the rest fall in place.  For the individuals not specifically mentioned in this letter, know that you’re not, nor will you ever be, forgotten.  A special “Thank You” goes to the most beautiful and most supportive of all, my amazing and stunning wife, Mrs. Adriana Margarita Jackson.  Without your support, it would be very difficult to continue my passion for this post, and the VFW in general.  I wish you and yours nothing but the best during this successful and stellar 75^th year of the birth of our Post!  God Bless.

 

4TH OF JULY PICNIC:  Hey!  How about taking a day off and bring your family & friends to the Firestone VFW Picnic Grounds Sunday, July 4th from 1 pm. to 6 p.m.  NO Admission Fee or covered dish.  Why? How?  We’ve changed the format .. . Food and drinks are supplied by us at a very low price.  Just for a couple of bucks, you can eat, drink and relax while listening to music and you might even win a prize or two!  We hope to see you there!

POST 3383 75TH ANNIVERSARY FLAGPOLE AND COMMEMORATIVE BRICK PROJECT.

By the time you read this our new flagpole will be installed and commemorative brick orders will be taken (see newsletter insert). Members of the Post Burial Team have already purchased bricks, either for themselves, dear friends and relatives. New brick purchases are open to all.

One 4” x 8” brick with three lines, 20 characters per line, for $35.00.

One  8” x 8” brick with six lines, 20 characters per line, for $70.00.

Funds raised from brick sales will be used to pay for the flagpole, the brick project and           maintenance. Extra brick order applications are available in the Canteen. Any questions, please call Dick Meredith at 234-678-7829.

 

KITCHEN NEWS:     

Please consider volunteering in the kitchen by calling the Post at  330-745-0127.

 

CANTEEN NEWS:  Marianne Beal

BURGERS, WINGS & MORE!  Indulge in your favorites every Friday night in the Canteen from    4 p.m. to 6 p.m.!  There is a small increase in ground beef items.

 

JOIN US FOR A STEAK DINNER Saturday, August 7th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and your price is  only $11!  Chef’s de’jour Mike Bilich and Baby Cakes Nauer will cook your steak just the way you like it!  Get your tickets from the Canteen or at our Wednesday night Spaghetti Dinner.  This event is sponsored by our Ladies Auxiliary.

 

STAND DOWN:  Ethel Bradshaw, Chairman

Our 5th Annual Stand Down for Homeless/Displaced Veterans will be held on September 14th  at the Post. We will be placing boxes in the Canteen for any donations of personal care items  anyone would like to donate. Your generous help is always appreciated.