POST & AUXILIARY MEETINGS 3RD Thursday both 7 p.m. Benson VFW Post 2503 NOVEMBER 2019 www.VFWPost2503.org (402)-571-8397 POST 2503 OFFICERS 2018-2019 Commander: Mike Rosso Vice Commander: Ross Winn Jr. Vice Commander: Al Dorn Quartermaster: Dan Raabe Chaplain: Rod Rickels Surgeon: Terrence White Judge Advocate: Tom Penke Officer of the Day: Sharon Cooper Adjutant: Larry Quilliam Guard: Ron Karm Service Officer: Bob Brown AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2018-2019 President: Lynn Krause Sr. Vice President: Terri Pelletier Jr. Vice President: Judy Erb Treasurer: Sue Stark Secretary: Luanne Rosso Chaplain: Nora Van Cleave Conductress: Marcia Jones Guard: Linda Humphrey Honor Guard Meeting 2nd Thursday every month 7:00 pm From the Auxiliary President Hello Auxiliary Members: The time is really flying by; before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here. But before that we will be celebrating Veterans Day. The Post again will be having their spaghetti dinner (times of dinner else- where noted in newsletter). Items are needed for the Auxiliary bake sale, so if anyone would like to bring in baked goods we would appreciate it. Monies collected from the bake sale will go in our donation fund to help pay expenses that we as an Auxiliary are mandated to contribute to: just to name a few like the VA where we give goodie bags to the recovery center during the different Holidays; buy items for the home in Bellevue; money for what we call the Stand Down, which is in November and these items are for homeless Veterans. We will also have a raffle going that day; we will be selling tickets for the items with a drawing every hour. This money will go into our general fund to help us with expenses like new podium books, Auxiliary pins, and basically any items pertaining to Auxil- iary needs or to help the Post with some repairs. All items have been donated, and there is quite of a variety to choose from. So come out to the Post November 11 and have a good time. I know you are tired of me repeating the same thing, but we still need a few more members to pay their dues. If you know some- one who hasn’t paid their dues remind them. There are approxi- mately 40 some members who have not paid their dues yet. If dues are not paid by December 31, 2019, you will no longer be considered a member, losing all benefits you have. SO PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES, WE DON’T WANT TO LOSE YOU AS A MEMBER! New members are $24.00 a year. Dues for members renewing tmemberships are $19.00 a year. Don’t forget to pay your dues. Life information cost is on bottom right corner of application. Loyally Submitted, Lynn Krause President 402-553-7562 TAILGATE AT THE POST in NOVEMBER BRING A SNACK TO SHARE PURDUE 11/2 WISCONSIN 11/16 MARYLAND 11/23 IOWA 11/29 From the Commander Greetings: We were honored to have the National Jr Vice Commander Fritz Mihelcic attend our Post meeting in October. He had a lot of good things to say about our Post and said he was impressed that we are keeping up VFW traditions. I would like to thank Bruce Husted and the American Legion Post 112 for all of their efforts putting together a Halloween party; a good time was had by all who attended. Thanks to Darryl and Tom for getting the parking lot well lit. It turned out to be more of a project than planned, but all went well. Don’t forget to come join us for some of the best spaghetti in town on Veterans Day, November 11 th . The Post will be open on that Monday. See the ad in the newsletter for details. There will also be some real nice raffles and silent auction items along with a great time with friends. As always, I’d like to thank all the members who do so much to keep our Post running like a well-oiled machine. TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! RESPECT Mike Rosso - Commander - VFW Post 2503 AUXILIARY MEMBERS! From the Auxiliary Treasurer, If you have moved in the past year, contact me to update your address at (402)676-4523). We have received several letters back that are undeliverable. We also need to update out records. Thank You, Sue Stark
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POST & AUXILIARY MEETINGS
3RD Thursday both 7 p.m.
Benson VFW Post 2503
NOVEMBER 2019 www.VFWPost2503.org
(402)-571-8397
POST 2503 OFFICERS 2018-2019 Commander: Mike Rosso Vice Commander: Ross Winn Jr. Vice Commander: Al Dorn
Quartermaster: Dan Raabe Chaplain: Rod Rickels
Surgeon: Terrence White Judge Advocate: Tom Penke
Officer of the Day: Sharon Cooper Adjutant: Larry Quilliam
Guard: Ron Karm Service Officer: Bob Brown
AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2018-2019
President: Lynn Krause
Sr. Vice President: Terri Pelletier
Jr. Vice President: Judy Erb
Treasurer: Sue Stark
Secretary: Luanne Rosso
Chaplain: Nora Van Cleave
Conductress: Marcia Jones
Guard: Linda Humphrey
Honor Guard Meeting
2nd Thursday every month
7:00 pm
From the Auxiliary President Hello Auxiliary Members:
The time is really flying by; before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here. But before that we will be celebrating Veterans Day. The Post again will be having their spaghetti dinner (times of dinner else-where noted in newsletter). Items are needed for the Auxiliary bake sale, so if anyone would like to bring in baked goods we would appreciate it. Monies collected from the bake sale will go in our donation fund to help pay expenses that we as an Auxiliary are mandated to contribute to: just to name a few like the VA where we give goodie bags to the recovery center during the different Holidays; buy items for the home in Bellevue; money for what we call the Stand Down, which is in November and these items are for homeless Veterans. We will also have a raffle going that day; we will be selling tickets for the items with a drawing every hour. This money will go into our general fund to help us with expenses like new podium books, Auxiliary pins, and basically any items pertaining to Auxil-iary needs or to help the Post with some repairs. All items have been donated, and there is quite of a variety to choose from. So come out to the Post November 11 and have a good time. I know you are tired of me repeating the same thing, but we still need a few more members to pay their dues. If you know some-one who hasn’t paid their dues remind them. There are approxi-mately 40 some members who have not paid their dues yet. If dues are not paid by December 31, 2019, you will no longer be considered a member, losing all benefits you have. SO PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES, WE DON’T WANT TO LOSE YOU AS A MEMBER! New members are $24.00 a year. Dues for members renewing tmemberships are $19.00 a year. Don’t forget to pay your dues. Life information cost is on bottom right corner of application.
Loyally Submitted, Lynn Krause President 402-553-7562
TAILGATE AT THE POST in NOVEMBER
BRING A SNACK TO SHARE
PURDUE 11/2 WISCONSIN 11/16
MARYLAND 11/23 IOWA 11/29
From the Commander Greetings: We were honored to have the National Jr Vice
Commander Fritz Mihelcic attend our Post meeting in
October. He had a lot of good things to say about our Post
and said he was impressed that we are keeping up VFW
traditions.
I would like to thank Bruce Husted and the American
Legion Post 112 for all of their efforts putting together a
Halloween party; a good time was had by all who
attended.
Thanks to Darryl and Tom for getting the parking lot well
lit. It turned out to be more of a project than planned, but
all went well.
Don’t forget to come join us for some of the best spaghetti
in town on Veterans Day, November 11th. The Post will be
open on that Monday. See the ad in the newsletter for
details. There will also be some real nice raffles and silent
auction items along with a great time with friends.
As always, I’d like to thank all the members who do so
much to keep our Post running like a well-oiled machine.
TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!
RESPECT
Mike Rosso -
Commander - VFW Post 2503
AUXILIARY MEMBERS! From the Auxiliary Treasurer,
If you have moved in the past year, contact me to update your address at (402)676-4523). We have received several letters back that are undeliverable. We also need to update out records. Thank You, Sue Stark
WANTED!!
DONATED
BAKED
GOODS TO
SELL WITH THE
VETERANS DAY
SPAGHETTI DINNER
AT THE POST. CONTACT
Nora at 402-571-5213
VETERANS DAY SILENT AUCTION
THESE ITEMS AND MORE WILL BE AUCTIONED AND SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON
VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, AT THE POST.
IF YOU HAVE AN ITEM TO DONATE FOR THE AUCTION, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS PENKE ON
THE HONOR GUARD PHONE AT 402-619-6057
BOOKCASE NORITAKE CHINA SHOTGUN GUN CASE BLACK-POWDER PISTOL
CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE: WE ARE THERE:
A common question heard from children is Are we there yet? Yet, just where are we going? The mission of those in
uniform is to resolve foreign conflicts and maintain peace at home. And after an accomplishment, they like to hear
praise, such as You’re the Man! (or Woman!)
1 JOHN 4:19: We love because He loved us first. PROVERBS 20:27: The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, search-
ing all the depths of his heart. And in all seriousness, MATTHEW 11:30: For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and give thanks to God.
With much love,
Rev Rod
Our Veterans Know Community Service
At the October Post meeting, the National VFW Junior Vice Commander Fritz Mihelchic praised our Post for how we follow the long-standing VFW traditions for conducting our monthly meetings. He also recognized our own Junior Vice Command-er Al Dorn for his work with Mick Wagoner and the Veterans Treatment Court. At the meeting Fritz Mihelchic stated the strength of our VFW Post is the valuable service we give to our community.
As Veterans, our unique training and team skills make us ideal for community service and representing our VFW. We have many important roles at the Post for our volunteer service. One is Post Member Mick Wagoner who needs volunteers to work with him at the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court. This is a service to help our comrades, who have run afoul of the law and who have come to terms with their past actions, to get added help from Veteran mentors to move successfully into the future. We need members to join our Honor Guard. It’s lots of work, but each of our current Honor Guard members are some of the most visible, recognized, and honored in our community with service to funerals, parades, and special events. They are an excellent team to join to do some of our most honorable work. If you are willing to help honor veterans, please come by the Post and we will find the right person for you to learn more.
NOTICE: All articles should be in the Newsletter Box, IN WRITING, at the Post no later than SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, for the December Newsletter. If articles are not submitted by the deadline, they will have to
wait for the next newsletter. Thank you.
From Your Honor Guard Captain Tom Penke
MILITARY RITES: SEPTEMBER 2019 Military Members Deceased Cemetery # Hours
9/4/2019 Smith, Charles G. Westlawn 6 18
9/6/2019 Sheehan, George F. III Omaha National 9 27
9/7/2019 Meyer, Michael F. Jr Saint James 7 21
9/11/2019 * Johnson, Robert G. Forest Lawn 8 24
9/12/2019 Liedle, Kenneth B. Omaha National 6 18
9/12/2019 Hynek, Arthur Omaha National 6 18
9/13/2019 Laber, Michael Omaha National 7 21
9/16/2019 Pope, Gene Omaha National 5 15
9/18/2019 Peterson, Daniel Holy Sepulchre 6 18
9/19/2019 * Craig, Edward Forest Lawn 7 21
9/20/2019 Robinson, Wlibur Omaha National 9 27
9/21/2019 Vincentini, Peter Calvary 10 30
9/24/2019 Weiniak, Lloyd St Johns 4 12
9/28/2019 Almgren, Richard Forest Lawn 10 30
9/30/2019 Anderson, Arthur Omaha National 8 24
*Post Member
• Month Total: 15 Funerals, 108 Member Participation, 324 Hours
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 reserve your
date. Spread the word to your friends and family.
HONOR GUARD - Thank you to all the dedicated Honor
Guard members for their participation. We still are in a need for new members for the Honor Guard. If you need information on how to sign up, ask one of the Honor Guard members. We will help you. Thank You for your
service. - Capt. Tom Penke/ Honor Guard Captain
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The Post is selling Memorial Bricks around the memorial walk and flag. 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 people. They will be ordered once a year on April 1st, for installation by Memorial Day each year. Max 16 spaces per line, 3 lines, and cost $60.00 per brick.
