Abington V.F.W. 5737 and Old Town Function Hall
30 Central Street, Abington, Ma. 02351
I would like to start my first newsletter with a great big "THANK YOU" to our membership for having the confidence of electing me Commander, and a great slate of officers to serve our membership this term (2008-2009) ! I promise to continue with the many positive strides which were begun under the past command of Rich Mays and his administration. I would also like to thank Steve Carroll, past Chairman of the Board of Directors and his administration for their efforts and actions over the past year by implementing many positive changes in both financial and operational management of our corporation! Both administrations have always put the post's welfare and standing in the veteran's and local communities ahead of their own. To contact the Commander or Assistant editor please call Joe Colontoni at 781-983-0056 or Dave Curtin at 781-8781-3059. Jr . Vice Commander's Corner The night before the fourth: We will be having our annual family cook out, as planned with or without the fireworks and no matter what the weather does! Food will be served after the Commander & Color Guard return from the opening ceremonies at Legion Field. This years fire works are dedicated to ALL VETERANS. OTHER IMPORTANT MEETING AND EVENTS: LADIES AUXILIARY: Meeting Monday, July 7, 2008 at 7;30 P.M., SHARP! COMMANDER'S NOTES: As you can see, we have changed the format of the member's newsletter and we hope this improves our communications with our members and auxiliaries. If you have a suggestion or comment, PLEASE feel free to approach our Commander or assistant editor, Dave Curtin with your input, at the post or through our contact information listed on this site! Dear Members and Family Members;
Chaplain's Corner:
Chaplain, Rich Mays reports the Quartermaster, George Campbell is doing well and is now how recovering from surgery and has returned to his duties! WELCOME BACK GEORGE!. Also, Dick Poulkinen, our Adjutant is also home recovering in full rehab, WELCOME BACK DICK! Also, as of today everyone else seems healthy and happy, "THANK GOD"!
If anyone knows of a member or their family member who is sick or has passed away, PLEASE notify Rich by telephone at 774-213-5951 or at his email address at chaplain@abingtonvfw5737.org
Sr. Vice Commander's Corner
We are now in the process of collecting dues for the 2009 period. Please be an early bird to be part of the fastest growing V.F.W. post in the South Shore area! Any questions on dues, please contact Bill Jones at 1-508-272-2278 or bjones@abingtonvfw5737.org
POST'S ANNUAL CHICKEN BAKE: the first meeting of the committee will be held at the post, Wednesday, July 18, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., SHARP!
FACILITIES MANAGER'S CORNER:
John Martin wants to remind our membership that our members receive a special rental fee when renting our hall and grove! Please contact John at 781-878-2927. Any time a member rents the facilities, they MUST be present at the event!!!! Per order of the Board of Directors.
HONOR GUARD: Captain John Martin wants to remind the honor guard that he will be having a meeting with them on July 9, 2008, at 7:30 P.M., SHARP.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: Will be held July 8, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.. NOTE: If you desire to bring a subject before the Board of Directors, Under current post/corporate Bylaws, the request MUST be submitted in advance, of the meeting, assembled, provided such request is submitted in writing, which includes the subject and the member signature, to the Clerk of the Board of Directors at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Any/all inquiries and suggestions concerning the Board or Corporation SHOULD be directed to the Chairman, Richard Mays.
POST MEMBER'S MEETING: Will be held on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 7:30 P.M., SHARP
Reminder to look at our web site: www.abingtonvfw5737.org.
MEN'S AUXILIARY: Meeting Wednesday July 9, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., SHARP!
SON'S OF ITALY BINGO: Every Tuesday Night!
DISTRICT 12 MEETINGS: No meetings until Monday, September 8, 2008 at Onset V.F.W. at 8:00 P.M.
Dave Curtin puts the latest newsletter on the site even before it is printed. As always, if you prefer to read it at our site and do not need the printed bulletin mailed to you, you can help save the post valuable funds by contacting the webmaster at webmaster@abingtonvfw5737.org with the message "REMOVE ME FROM BULLETIN MAILING LIST! Include your name and current mailing address!
As most of you are aware, I am the Veteran's Agent for the town of Abington. Both John Martin our Service Officer
and myself are available to assist veterans with their state and federal benefits and questions regarding same.
Please support on men and women of our military forces for they are our veterans of the future and we must NEVER FORGET our P.O.W.s/ M.I.A.s of ALL wars. GOD BLESS!
In brotherhood, Joseph D. Colantoni, Commander V.F.W. Post 5737
If you are a veteran please feel free to come by for a visit to check us out, Veterans and guests are always welcome!