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LONE STAR POST 2150 - McKinney, TX
Monthly Newsletter www.vfwpost2150.org
COMMANDER’S CORNER
AUXILIARY CORNER
Greetings Comrades,
Hi Auxiliary members,
As we begin 2017 I want to take this opportunity to wish the members of Lone Star Post 2150 a Happy New Year!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wow, another entire year has come and gone. All I cans say is Thanks to everyone that made this such a January 2017 starts off with several activities. successful year. While it was Mark your calendars and be a vital part of overwhelming, each and everyone of making this new year a success! you stepped up and helped make this the best year we could for many January activities include the following: deserving people. Hat's off Ladies & 09 ~ Monthly Post Meeting @ 6:30pm followed Gents! You are so very appreciated. 2017 is going to be just as busy, so by a time of comradeship while enjoying a take a couple of weeks off to catch $3.00 burger basket. your breath, but remember there are 14 ~ Girl Scout Cookie Handout ~ A great still a few things going on. January is opportunity for community service for our the Texas Mid Winter convention. Post. The event will be held at 2800 This is held at Doubletree of Hilton, Technology Drive, Suite 100, Plano 75074 Austin. It’s going to be held on 1/26There are two shifts ~ 1st - 0700 to 1200 & 2nd 29. If you plan on attending and do - 1200 to 5pm. Please contact the following not have reservations, you’ll need to individuals to sign up. Larry @ (972) 374-8100 find accommodations other than or Kyle @ (214) 924-5675 DoubleTree as they are booked. Sunday Feb 5th will be our Annual Super Bowl Party. Come on out and 21 ~ Project Linus at the Post 26 thru 29 ~ Texas VFW Mid-winter Conference enjoy some "Cowboys and Camaraderie" fingers crossed! in Austin February we will have our Valentines (Candy) Bouquets and some special SPECIAL NOTE: Plan ahead for the 2017 Super treats for Valentines. Bowl Party - February 5th - this event will be March will be our Annual "Casino held at the Post starting at 5pm. Night". Want to be a Table Sponsor, let Teresa, Shelley or Almeta know. Other ongoing events at the Post: AND IF YOU WANT TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN ON STEAK NIGHT(S) OR Taco Tuesdays - in January on the following TACO TUESDAY! HOLLER! dates - Jan. 03 - 10 - 17 - 24 - 31 If I missed something sorry, but let me know and I will get it Queen of Hearts - in January on the following communicated! See you soon! dates - Jan. 04 - 11 - 18 - 25
Looking forward to 2017! Ray Richardson, Commander
January 2017
2016-17 Post Officers Ray Richardson – Commander Jim Nichols - Senior-vice Cmdr Mike Jerro – Junior Vice Cmdr Gary Townsend - Qrtrmaster Butch Ford – Chaplain Barry Brown- 1 Yr Trustee Mick Ferl - 2 Yr Trustee Mark Stoddard – 3 Yr Trustee Dave Allevato - Service Officer
2016-17 Auxiliary Officers President - Shelley Rule Sr Vice – jack Seagle Jr Vice - Tobi Viles Secretary - Almeta Nichols Treasurer - Teresa Pruett Chaplain - Sue Francis Guard – John Davies Patriotic Instr. – Amy Sheridan 3yr Trustee - Bob Edwards 2yr Trustee - Elke Nutterfield 1yr Trustee – Virginia Labreque
Your Sister in the Auxiliary Shelly Rule
No One Does More For Veterans P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
UPCOMING POST EVENTS Entertainment & Cooking Schedule Entertainment 1/6 - DJ Danny 1/13 - DJ Danny 1/20 – Karaoke 1/27 - DJ Danny
Cooking Randy, Mark, Russ & Kathy MG33 Todd, Tobi, Nick & Almeta Bob, Shelley & Volunteers
No One Does More For Veterans P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
OTHER POST INFORMATION New Members
Welcome new and transferred members. We are pleased you have chosen the Lone Star Post 2150 as your home post.
Monthly Post Meeting
The next monthly Post meeting will be held Monday Jan 9th at 6:30 PM. Following the meeting, members may purchase a hamburger and fries for $3.00.
Laptops Available for Use
The post has several laptop computers donated for the use of our members. These laptops are setup to access our high speed Wi-Fi, and have other popular software programs on them. If you’re in the post and would like to use one, just ask one of the bartenders
Community Service Reports
Please report all community service activities to Mike Jerro for input into the VFW State website to ensure the Post receives proper credit. You can e-mail all the pertinent details to
[email protected] or bring them to the monthly post meetings. If you have any questions contact Mike by email or phone (702) 232-3322
Saving Coupons For Veterans Families
We have been asked to save coupons from our newspaper inserts etc. to be distributed to families of current and former veterans. It would help if you can cut them out, but if not just bring in the entire insert. Just bring them in and give them to the person working the cantina. Please contact Tobi Viles for additional information.
No One Does More For Veterans P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
January 2017 Calendar Mon
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Taco Tuesday 5-8pm
Queen of Hearts 7pm
Karaoke
DJ Danny
Karaoke
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Steak Night
Shuffleboard tournament 7:30pm
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Monthly Post Meeting 6:30pm
Taco Tuesday 5-8pm
Queen of Hearts 7pm
Karaoke
DJ Danny
Karaoke
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Taco Tuesday 5-8pm
Queen of Hearts 7pm
Karaoke
Karaoke
Karaoke
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Shuffleboard tournament 7:30pm
Shuffleboard tournament 7:30pm 23
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Steak Night
Catfish Night
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Project Linus
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Taco Tuesday 5-8pm
Queen of Hearts 7pm
Karaoke
DJ Danny
Karaoke
Shuffleboard tournament 7:30pm
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Steak Night
31 Taco Tuesday 5-8pm Shuffleboard tournament 7:30pm
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