Dear Comrades:                                                                                             July 2009

    First and foremost it is my sad duty to inform the membership of the passing of Past Commander and current Quartermaster George Campbell. He will be missed by all at the post.

    I wish to thank Past Commander Joe Colantoni for his leadership this past year.

    I would like to thank our members for the honor of serving as your Commander for the year 2009-2010. It will be a year full of challenges. We must all work together for the betterment of this post and continue to strive to serve our veterans.

    Due to the death of our Quartermaster George Campbell I am appointing Rich Mays as temporary Quartermaster. Due to this appointment there will be an additional opening on the B.O.D. Additionally, I have appointed Bill Onessimo to the position of temporary trustee.

    These temporary appointments will remain in affect until the next post meeting on July 20, 2009. At that meeting there will be a special election to fill  (1) one year term for the position of Post Quartermaster and (1) three year position of trustee.

    There will also be a special corporate meeting to fill (1) two year and (1) one year position for members of the B.O.D.

    Please consider attending this meeting and running for one of these important positions.  

    If these positions are not filled at the next meeting the Commander and Chairman will appoint members to fill them.

    If you have any question, comment or suggestions please contact me at 1-508-272-2278 or by e-mail at wfj1148@aol.com.

Sr. Vice Commander's Corner: Bill McDonald

    SEMI-ANNUAL POPPY DRIVE: Bill McDonald, Chairman, 781-871-2516, Co-Chairman Bill Jones 1-508-272-2278.

    We are planning two fundraisers. There will be a sign up sheet and information on the lounge bulletin board. Chairs, tables and refreshments will be provided to the volunteers. The event will be held at the Abington Stop & Shop. Please give us a hand, this event is to help out our needy veterans and families! Dates and times to be announced in the next newsletter.

    Dues: It’s that time of year again. As of July 1^st the year 2009-2010 starts. You will be receiving dues notices from the national office. Please send your dues in early. You may send them to national or directly to the post. We are hoping to attain 100% by the end of December. Please help us out.

    NOTE TO ALL ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS! Please keep us informed of your location, home coming, etc.  wfj@abingtonvfw5737.org

Jr. Vice Commander’s Corner. Fred St. Onge 781-878-5299

    The Annual Post Chicken Bake will be held on September 13, 2009, Noon through 4:00 P.M. Our kick off meeting will be on July 7, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the post lounge. Please plan to attend and offer help for this important fund raiser.

Chaplain's Corner: Richard Mays 774-213-5951

     Past Commander and current Post Quartermaster George Campbell passed away June 16, 2009. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

    If you know of a member or family member who is ill or deceased, PLEASE let the Chaplain know at email address below.

   chaplain@abingtonvfw5737.org

Hospital Chairman: Bill Jones

    We will be doing a cookout at Building 8 on June 25^th.

Help should arrive by 4:00 p.m.

    The next monthly hospital party will be held at Bldg 2 on July 16th.

Help should arrive by 6:45 p.m. 

Chairman BOD. Joe Colantoni 1-781-982-0056

    I would like to thank the Abington VFW Board of Directors for voting me their Chairman for the years 2009-2010. This is a very important year for our post, considering the economy. We will be looking for suggestions on improving our finances and increasing our services to the community. If you have any suggestions please contact myself, the Post Commander of any BOD member.

Note: We are looking for 2 more members for our BOD. Please consider coming to our next post meeting and running for one of these openings.

Veterans Service Officer’s Corner: Joe Colantoni  1-781-982-0056

    If you have any questions on Veterans Benefits, both on the state and federal level, please contact me at the number above or at the Abington Town Hall, Room 208.

    Each month I will inform you of any changes in benefits or any new ones we are trying to promote on the state or federal levels.

Rental Agents  Corner:

(function hall rentals): Please contact Fred St. Onge at 781-878-2927

Notice: The post phone numbers are as follows;

(1) Post business number---1-781-878-3170

(2) Hall Rental---1-781-878-2927.

(webmaster@abingtonvfw5737.org)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

SON’S of ITALY BINGO: Every Tuesday! (in our hall)

POST CHICKEN BAKE MEETING:

First meeting July 7, 2009, 7:00 P.M. post lounge.

MEN’S AUXILIARY MEETING:

July 8, 2009, 7:00 P.M.

COLOR GUARD Meeting: July 8, 2009, 7:30 P.M.

STATE CHICKEN BAKE: Sunday July 12, 2009, Abington VFW. $12.00 per person, $8.00 children 10 and under.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: July 14, 2009, 7:30 P.M.

BROCKTON V.A. PIZZA PARTY: July 16, 2009, Building # 2, help should arrive by 6:45 P.M.

POST MEMBER’S MEETING: July 20, 2009, 7:30 P.M.

NATIONAL CONVENTION: PHOENIX, AZ, August 15-20, 2009

   
For up to date information please visit our web site at abingtonvfw5737.org.

PLEASE REMEMBER ONLY TOGETHER WE “CAN DO”!

Bill Jones

Commander, V.F.W. Post 5737

1-508-272-2278