CDR Jack E. Carleton VFW Post 2111 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States,

299 I Street, Chula Vista, CA, 91910-5622. Phone: 619-422-1262 Fax: 619-869-8672

Bugle Newsletter Volume 17, Issue 01 January 2017

Happy New Year 2017

Dept. Official Visit / Dist. Mtg 13th - 15th

Mid-Winter Conference, Sacramento - 20th-22nd

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Department 1st Place Winning Newsletter for a Large Post

2010 and 2011 National 2nd Place Winning Newsletter for a Large Post

Home Post of the State Inspector/State Training Committee - Chuck Anfuso

Home Post of the State Teachers Award Chairman - Russ Eseltine

Home Post of the State Membership Vice Chairman - South - Russ Eseltine

Home Auxiliary of the State Jr Vice President - Ellie Mello

Home Auxiliary of the National Assistant Soloist, State & District Soloist Julia Price

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Post Officers Post House Committees/Chairman

Commander Brett Taylor 1 Year House Rocky Clark

Senior Vice Cdr Kristine Wunder 1 Year House Ed Hamilton (Chairman)

Junior Vice Cdr Elizabeth Moyer 2 Year House Andy Baker

Quartermaster Russ Eseltine 3 Year House Larry Schultheis II

Chaplain Dennis Everett 3 Year House Larry Fuller

1 Year Trustee Jeffrey Decker Post Entertainment Committee Chairman

2 Year Trustee Jeffrey Connor Entertainment Chairman Brett Taylor

3 Year Trustee Chuck Anfuso

Adjutant (Appointed) Dan Bauer Post Committees and Chairman

Judge Advocate (Appointed) Chuck Anfuso Color Guard Captain Dan Bauer

Surgeon/Service Officer

(Appointed) Richard Neitzelt OOD (Appointed) Larry Fuller

Auxiliary Officers Adopt-A-Unit Brett Taylor

President Lupe Duggins Americanism

Senior Vice Michael Mendell Buddy Poppy Jim Bennett / Julia Zaiden

Junior Vice Kathryn Goulart Building Gail Polk

Treasurer/Secretary Ellie Mello Burgers & Beans Dan Bauer

Chaplain C. C. Bennett Flags Chairman Jeff Decker

Conductress Cynthia Schilling JROTC (Major) Richard Kiehl

Guard Judy Oliver Kitchen Committee Chair Ed Hamilton

Patriotic Instructor Gail Williams Law Enforcement/FF/EMT Lou Chiodo

1 Year Trustee Gail Williams Legislative Terry Jensen

2 Year Trustee Kathryn Goulart Membership Hank Schanstra

3 Year Trustee Judy Oliver National Home Dennis Everett

Men’s Auxiliary Officers Patriot Day Dan Bauer

President George Castro Jr POW/MIA Brett Taylor

Senior Vice Carlos Fernandez Reports Kristine Wunder

Junior Vice Michael Ramirez Teacher’s Award Jerry Forbes

Treasurer/Secretary Allen Cazares VOD/Patriot’s Pen Jerry Forbes

Chaplain/Service Officer Vet School Visit Program Jerry Forbes

1 Year Trustee Roger Cazares Veteran’s Walk Kristine Wunder

2 Year Trustee Ways and Means Dan Bauer

3 Year Trustee Meetings

Sergeant at Arms Calendar Meeting 2rd Thursday 5:15 PM

Canteen Hours Post Officers Meeting 2rd Thursday 5:30 PM

Monday - Thursday 10 AM – 10 PM Auxiliary 2nd Thursday 6:30 PM

Friday 10 AM – 1 AM Entertainment 2nd Saturday 9:30 AM

Saturday 10 AM – 1 AM House Committee 2nd Saturday 9:30 AM

Sunday 9 AM – 10 PM Ways & Means 2nd Saturday 9:30 AM

Club Manager Jim Stephenson Men’s Auxiliary 3rd Tuesday 7 PM

Assistant Club Manager Post 3rd Thursday 6:30 PM

Club Bookkeeper Assistant Lisa Natividad

Bugle Editor Russ Eseltine reseltine@cox.net 619-585-9342

Web Master Daniel Bauer We‘re on the web www.vfwpost2111.org

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Commander’s Message Auxiliary President’s Message

Greetings Comrades,

I hope that everyone enjoyed a great

holiday season! Another year has

passed and the contributions to our

veterans, the countless hours of vol-

unteer work, and the personal sacrific-

es made by many in service to our

Post, are a testament to the talent,

honor and commitment of our mem-

bers. It seems like every month I’m highlighting and thank-

ing members for their service to Post 2111, and there’s never

a shortage of folks that come to mind. However, as I’m

writing this, I have to especially be remindful of our Men’s

Auxiliary. As most of you know, the Men’s Auxiliary was

officially disbanded at the end of 2016. I would be remiss if

I did not mention my true appreciation for their years of ser-

vice and contributions to our veterans and our Post. To all

of our past Men’s Auxiliary members I offer a sincere thank

you! I know that in joining our combined “Auxiliary” you

will continue to be a force and contribute to an established

group of energized women and men, whose sole purpose is

the support of our veterans and Post comrades.

As we all know, membership is the lifeblood of our Post and

the greater VFW organization. We currently are behind in

where we should be for membership totals. I would like to

ask each member for a renewed effort to contact those mem-

bers who have not yet renewed their membership, and to

continue to recruit new members. For those who recruit on a

daily basis, thank you! New membership equates to contin-

ued fiscal success, and directly relates to our Post being able

to meet program goals that support our various veteran pro-

grams.

Our January “dance card” is filling up quickly. We’re usher-

ing in the New Year with a party on New Year’s Eve, and

then quickly transition into being in the District 1 spotlight.

On January 14th (Saturday), we will host an Official Visit

and Breakfast for our State Commander Dale Smith and

State Auxiliary President Tootsie Dougherty. Breakfast will

start at 0800 and we’re expecting a fairly large State/District/

Post crowd. Any help in the kitchen or help in organizing,

would be greatly appreciated.

Finally, I want to personally extend to each and every one of

you my wish for a happy and prosperous new year. I look

forward to what we can accomplish as an organization!

Please continue to take care of yourselves and each other.

Energize and rededicate yourselves to the work of the VFW

and Post 2111. Let’s make 2017 the best year ever!

Very Respectfully,

Brett Taylor

Commander, VFW Post 2111

Dear Sisters, Brothers, Com-

rades, and Friends,

Happy New Year! I Hope eve-

ryone is doing well and had a

wonderful Christmas. Half of

the VFW Auxiliary year is over.

Unbelievable, where did the time

go? I am still looking forward to

the next 6 months of being your

Auxiliary president. Thank you

for your support and trust with this position.

The Children’s Christmas Party was great with lots of fun,

food, and bright happy faces. Thank you, Phyllis and Keith.

You played outstanding parts as Santa and Mrs. Clause. A

big thank you, goes out to Peggy for helping of the decorat-

ing and Melissa for going out with me to go toy shopping.

Cindy Lou, thank you for driving out to Costco for the piz-

zas. Rich, thank you so much for helping with the clean up.

Mike thanks again for your donations for the party, it truly

made a difference.

Membership is doing well. Less than 3% left to make 100%

for membership. We need only 11 new members. We can

almost see the light. You all are doing a fantastic job getting

us to meet the 100%. Please take a look at the flyer. The

Auxiliary is thanking the men for joining the Auxiliary with

a free breakfast. We will take applications at anytime and

on the morning of the breakfast. We can hardly wait to lis-

ten to your ideas to better help our Veterans. Just a reminder

that the District membership meeting will be held January

24th at the Ramona Post #3783 PFC Archie G McArthur.

Need a ride? Call me we can get a car pool together.

This month will be another busy month. The Department

Official Visit starts January 13th until the 15th. Breakfast is

planned at our post #2111 for Saturday morning January

14th. Larry will need some volunteers to help with taking

orders and serving. If you can only make toast, that’s okay.

That alone is a big help. If you have some free time please

contact Larry and let him know. Let’s make our post shine

on that morning. Many of us will be going to Sacramento

for C of A conference. That’s from January 20th until Janu-

ary 22. We will come back with lots of ideas and infor-

mation to help all to better help our Veterans. That’s what

we are here for. Can’t forget out Auxiliary District meeting

January 15th being held at our Post @2111 at 9:00 a.m.

Hope to see you there.

Let Freedom Ring, Sing, and Swing. Remembering the Sac-

rifices our Veterans Made to our Country. Be kind to one

another.

Lupe Duggins

Auxiliary President

(619) 977-8211

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Hello Comrades, Sisters and Men’s

Auxiliary members, this being my last

Presidents Message, I wish and hope

everyone had a wonderful Christmas and

New Year. As you know or might have

heard the Men’s Auxiliary will no long-

er exist as of the New Year. Instead the

VFW will only have one Auxiliary.

All past Men’s Auxiliary members and new members are

encouraged to join the Auxiliary. You are required to

complete an application, show proof of eligibility, and

write a check payable to the VFW Auxiliary if you wish

to continue to have all the benefits that the Auxiliary has

to offer.

Also. I would like to mention that the Men’s Auxiliary

has made a few donations to the Post for upgrades and

equipment to enhance your experience at the Post. We

now have a bigger HD television with surround sound, a

new portable PA system with accessories, an Internet Wi-

Fi extender for faster service, and kitchen equipment. So

come in watch the college bowl games, the NFL games

here at 2111 and order some food. All purchases helps

the Post.

I would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to

Larry Fuller, and Amie Arias for their dedication in vol-

unteering their time throughout the year MAUX break-

fast. Thank you guys we appreciate it. Also a shout out to

our MAUX team Allen Cazares, Roger Cazares, Mike

Ramirez, Jason Young for your time and effort and mak-

ing a quorum every month, thanks a bunch.

We are always in need of volunteers. Volunteer work can

be a challenging and rewarding experience. Without vol-

unteers, Post 2111 would not be the strong Post that we

are. We are proud of our volunteers and the valuable ser-

vices they provide. So if you would like to volunteer or

have a student needing community service hours, Post

2111 is a great place to earn them. Contact Ed Hamilton,

our House Committee Chairman.

Thank you to all of those that have continued to give

their time, and commitment.

Sincerely yours in honor and support.

George Castro Jr. (President)

Carlos Fernandez (Sr. Vice President)

Men’s Auxiliary President’s Message Club News

EFFECTIVE January 1 2017. The bartenders and Post

Officers have been advised to check all patrons in VFW

Post 2111 canteen for proof of current membership in the

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of Ameri-

ca. This includes Post and Current Auxiliary members.

Current Auxiliary members are defined as Previous La-

dies and Men’s Auxiliary members. I suspect that there

are many members that have not paid the required up to

date dues and are no longer authorized to patronize the

canteen. EVERYONE must show their membership card.

Please don’t reprimand the bartender for having to show

your card. This is my direction and they are merely doing

as told. See the Club Manager and the importance of

your membership card will be discussed.

MUSIC. The Nitro Express Band is back. Effective Jan-

uary 14, 2017 the Nitro Express will be playing at VFW

Post 2111 the second Saturday of each month until further

notice. Come down and enjoy the good music be pre-

pared to do a lot of dancing.

Jim Stephenson

Club Manager

JANUARY 2017 MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Members, Families and Friends,

I am pleased to welcome and congratulate the following

New Members, who joined our Post, for the fiscal year,

2016-2017: A. Acosta; D. Balmes; M. De Guzman; D.

Estrada; M. Finley; J . Gayton T. Gordon; C. Hill; T.

Hunsberger; D. Kunsky; P. Kwiatkowski; S. Lara; B.

Mokry; C. Murtomaki; S. Ochoco; J . Patacsil; A.

Pich; N. Ramos; R. Rodriguez; J. Rue; W. Smith; R. Ste-

vens; A. Torres; L. Vargas; T. Walker; K. Warren; J .

Weit and M. Williams. Many thanks veterans, for

your service! Everybody - please take time and think

about being a, Ready Recruiter, for the Post. Enter your

name on the VFW Application, taking credit for your re-

cruits. Receive a VFW Pin, for 5; then 10 members, plus

a ‘gift’ from me. The Membership Envelopes are behind

the bar.

Welcoming our fellow Vets makes us a better Post.

“Thanks for recruiting”.

A HAPPY NEW YEAR and GOOD HEALTH to ALL!

Hank Schanstra - Membership Chairman - (916) 221-

2709

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Dear Comrades, Sisters, Broth-

ers and Friends,

We hope everyone had a won-

derful Holiday Season, and we

wish the very best to all for a

Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. The Season

brought good tidings for the Canteen and Clubroom

through Hall Rentals and your increased patronage.

Thank You to all who enjoyed the hospitality and friend-

ship at the Post. Let’s keep up the good work into the

New Year and continue to build and make our Post “The

Place To Be” for food, fun and camaraderie.

We hope all enjoyed the food provided on Christmas

Day. Breakfast was provided by Larry and the afternoon

food was funded by Dixieline Lumber through their gen-

erous donation. We hope all enjoyed the New Years Eve

party and the Latin Rollers.

We still have a lot of work to accomplish in the upcoming

year. Let’s all work together to make good things happen.

We want to welcome the transfers of the MAUX to the

Auxiliary…we thank you very much for your support

during this transition time.

January 14th, the State Commander Dale Smith and State

President Tootsie Dougherty (both from the Mighty First

District) will be visiting and enjoying breakfast at our

Post. Please stop by and say, “Hi.”

Yours in Comradeship,

Ed Hamilton

Past District 1 Presidents Christmas party House Committee Report

2111 Children's Christmas Party

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For More Info Contact Dan Bauer (619) 392-6333

Post Member Vincent C. Lemons

Aka: (Mailman)

Passed away 12/27/16

Life Member since 12/03/1985

Disclaimer

The “Bugle” is the official monthly publication of Veter-

ans of Foreign Wars of the United States, VFW Post

2111, Department of California and shall act as a periodi-

cal for the benefit and enrichment of all VFW Post 2111

members and its Auxiliaries.

All communications from the Post Commander and Aux-

iliary Presidents are considered to be official for the cur-

rent VFW calendar year.

Submission of articles for the Bugle must be to the Editor

Russ Eseltine (reseltine@cox.net) no later than the 25th of

each month. Don’t forget who, what, where, when! The

Bugle is normally available monthly at:

www.vfwpost2111.org.

The District Dispatch Newsletter is available on the Dis-

trict 1 Website at https://vfwd1.org.

VFW POST 2111 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

FOR POST MEMBERSHIP – PUT APPLICATION IN

THE QUARTERMASTER’S BOX.

FOR AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP – PUT APPLICA-

TION IN THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT’S BOX.

FOR MEN’S AUXILIARY MEMBERS JOINING THE

AUXILIARY – PUT APPLICATION IN THE AUXIL-

IARY PRESIDENT’S BOX.

Russell Eseltine, Post Quartermaster.

VFW 2111 2017 Color Guard Schedule

3rd Ave FLAG SCHEDULE 2017

Flags will be displayed on 3rd Avenue at 7 AM and re-

trieved at 4 PM on the following days.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday January 16

President’s Day Monday February 20

Memorial Day Monday May 29

Independence Day Tuesday July 4

Labor Day Monday September 4

Veterans Day Saturday November 11

Flags will not be displayed on days when the weather is

inclement.

POST 2111 FLAG SCHEDULE 2017

Flags will be displayed on 3rd Avenue at 7 AM and re-

trieved at 4 PM on the following days.

Memorial Day Monday May 29

(Half-staff until noon)

Patriot Day Monday September 11

(Half-staff until sunset)

Pearl Harbor Day Thursday December 7

(Half-staff until sunset)

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January 2017 Calendar of Events

Date Event Place Time

Saturday January 7 Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri

(Karaoke Fun)

Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Thursday January 12 Post Calendar Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:15 PM

Thursday January 12 Post Officers Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:30 PM

Thursday January 12 Auxiliary Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM

Fri Jan 13—Sun Jan

15

State Commander’s/President’s

Official Visit to District 1.

(Dale Smith & Erma “Tootsie”

Dougherty)

District 1 VFW Posts

and Auxiliaries, etc.

All Day

Friday January 13 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Saturday January 14 Official Visit Breakfast VFW Post 2111

Chula Vista Post

8 AM

Saturday January 14 Entertainment Committee Mtg Bobby R. Price Hall 9:30 AM

Saturday January 14 House Committee Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9:30 AM

Saturday January 14 Ways and Means Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9:30 AM

Saturday January 14 Official Visit Banquet VFW Post 7420

Don Diego Post

4 PM No Host

5 PM Dinner

Saturday January 14 Music by the Nitro Express Band Polk Cantina 8 PM - 11 PM

Sunday January 15 District 1 Meetings Aux - VFW Post 2111

Comrades - Vet Home

9 AM

10 AM

Monday January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -

Place flags out on 3rd Ave

3rd Ave. Chula Vista 7 AM - Out

4 PM - In

Monday January 16 Past Commander’s Club

Meeting

VFW Post 3783

Ramona Post

5:30 PM-Social Hr

7 PM– Mtg

Thursday January 19 Post Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM

Fri-Sat January 20 &

22

VOD Banquet Friday Jan 20th

COA Mtg Saturday Jan 21st

Sacramento, Ca.

Holiday Inn Capital Plz

All Day

Saturday January 21 Music by the Latin Rollers Band Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Tuesday January 24 District 1 Auxiliary

Membership Meeting

VFW Post 3783

Ramona Post

6 PM - Feed

7 PM - Mtg

Friday January 27 January Birthday Bash

Music by Carlos Fernandez

Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Saturday January 28 Karaoke by Shawni & Dave Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

February 2017 Calendar of Events

Sun-Tues Feb 4-7 VFW Auxiliary National President

Visit

Sunday February 5 Super Bowl Sunday

Tuesday February 14 Valentine’s Day

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January 2017 Meals

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

1

Post

Breakfast

9 AM - Noon

New Year’s Day

2 3

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Jumbo Dogs by Larry

4 PM - 7 PM

4

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_______________________________________

Food Available by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

5

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

6

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Fish Fry by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

7

Post

Dinner by Brigitte

5:30 PM-7:30 PM

8

Auxiliary

Breakfast

9 AM - Noon

9

10

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Jumbo Dogs by Larry

4 PM - 7 PM

11

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_______________________________________

Food Available by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

12

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

13

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Fish Fry by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

14

Official Visit

Breakfast

8 AM -------------------------------------------------------

Auxiliary Prime Rib

Dinner $15

by Pam & Crew

5 PM - 7 PM

15

Post

Breakfast

9 AM - Noon

by Larry & Debbie

16 17

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Jumbo Dogs by Larry

4 PM - 7 PM

18

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_______________________________________

Food Available by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

19

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

20

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Fish Fry by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

21

Post

Dinner by Brigitte

5:30 PM-7:30 PM

22

Post

Breakfast by VFW

Post Officers

Past & Present

9 AM - Noon

23 24

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Jumbo Dogs by Larry

4 PM - 7 PM

25

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_______________________________________

Food Available by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

26

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

27

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Birthday Bash

Pot Luck Food

Sign up at the Bar

7 PM - 11 PM

28

Auxiliary

Steak

Dinner

$15

5 PM - 7 PM

29

Post

Breakfast

9 AM - Noon

by Larry & Debbie

30 31

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM

by Larry & Debbie

_____________________________________

Jumbo Dogs by Larry

4 PM - 7 PM

27th

Birthday Bash

Pot Luck Food

&

Music by Carlos Fernandez

7 PM - 11 PM

Larry Fuller & Debbie Cravens will be serving

Brunch on Tuesday thru Friday

from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Eggs, Omelets, Pancakes, Burgers & Hotdogs

with all the fixins.

Specials to be announced.

BURGERS

& BEANS

& MORE

Every

Saturday

in January

11 AM - 2 PM

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Notice:

Due to higher food costs, as of January 1, 2017, prices for the Friday Fish Fry will be increased as follows:

Fish & Chips $8.00

Shrimp & Chips $9.00

Combo & Chips $9.00

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Pot Luck & Music

By Carlos Fernandez!

Post #2111

Friday Jan. 27, 20177pm– 11pm

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Food4Warriors Continues in 2017

Fellow Veterans,

Us for Warriors Foundation (Us4Warriors) is back with our #Food4Warriors Food Drop Program in 2017. These food

drops provide pre-packed groceries consisting of dry goods, produce and much more for active duty, dependents, veter-

ans and families in need. Sometimes, it is hard for our brothers and sisters to make ends meet. Some are simply going

through challenges and could use a hand up. Our Food4Warriors efforts help those in need.

Kicking off the 2017 year at American Legion Post 434, 47 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA at 11AM-12PM on January

27th, 2017.

Food Registration: www.Food4Warriors.org

Volunteer Sign Up: www.VVForce.org

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1168603093238245/?ti=cl

Then, we will be at American Legion Post 731, 7245 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA at 11AM-12PM on February

24th, 2017.

Food Registration: www.Food4Warriors.org

Volunteer Sign Up: www.VVForce.org

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/160369814442359/?ti=cl

March 24th will be at Elks Lodge El Cajon and April 21st at Veterans Association of North County Bldg. in

Oceanside. We are booked throughout the year in the 4 corners of San Diego County. We will send out flyers for these

events soon, but details are available at www.Food4Warriors.org.

In the final 6 months of 2016, thanks to your support, we provided over 20 tons of food to feed over 1,000 active duty,

veterans and their families through these food drops. During the holidays, we also provided groceries for a record 60

families in need, some with 5, 6, or 7 in their households.

Our Food4Warriors program works from a streamlined, lean program that has proven to help those in need. Thanks to

our donors and the good folks at SUNDT Construction, Feeding San Diego, and the Knights of Columbus, we march

forward to help even more in 2017.

The Us for Warriors Foundation, or "Us4Warriors, is a 501c3 Non Profit Charity comprised of uncompensated veterans

(we take no money) dedicated to help warriors, past and present, live stronger lives. Details about our organization can

be found at www.Us4Warriors.org. Our efforts, along with the support of the community, earned recognition as the

2016 Veteran Non Profit of the Year for San Diego County from the County of San Diego and Veterans Museum and

Memorial Center. We thank you for helping us achieve our mission to support the troops, veterans and their fami-

lies. Together, we can help many live stronger lives.

Please share this info and help those in need, sign up or show up. For those with community service desires, please con-

sider signing up to volunteer.

Thanks for your continued teamwork and support!

Salute!

Anthony "Tony" Stewart

CEO/Co-Founder, Us for Warriors Foundation (Us4Warriors)

Past District Commander, San Diego American Legion District 22

Proud member of VFW Post 2111

Tony@Us4Warriors.org / 888-444-1415, ext. 1

San Diego County Veteran of the Year 2012-2013

San Diego County Veteran Non Profit of the Year 2016

"Us4Warriors: Veterans helping warriors, past and present, live stronger lives"

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Photos of the guys Christmas party at VFW Post 2111.

They are from a program called LIFE= living independently is for everyone. Job coach is Jessica.

Volunteers- Rusty Chamberlain, Lee Higgibottom, John Rivera, and Jorge Garcia. They come & clean our post every

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. They also join us for the price is right!