All State VFW Post 3761 & Auxiliary

Bit’s O’ News

Sep-Oct 2017 VFW Ohio Charities

Ph # (740) 862-4028 vfw3761@frontier.com

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE At VFW post 3761 on Oct 24th 1:00—7:00pm

Our Post paid a final tribute to fallen

veterans : Ron Jackson, Edward Sims,

Robert Rieser, and Francis Warner.

Rest in Peace Comrades!

MEMBERSHIP: We have three new members at our

post: Terry Mohler, Bradley Fulfs, and Anthony

Wheeler. Welcome comrades. If you know of anyone who

is eligible, contact them or send me their name and I’ll let them

know the advantages of being a member. Membership numbers

give us power over politicians. And don’t forget the option of

becoming a lifetime member. If you are on active duty, suffer

financial hardship or are over 80 years old contact me about your

dues at 740-215-7928. Membership Chairman, Chuck Keller

Gun Raffle Fundraiser!!!

Our post is hosting a raffle for 10 weapons that will be

given away on November 11th. You don’t need to be present to

win and it’s open to the public. Contact post for more

information. Got your tickets yet?

Sunday Ticket!!! Want to watch some “FOOTBALL”? Our canteen has

the NFL Sunday Ticket which makes every live Sunday NFL game available

for your viewing. We open at noon on Sunday so come watch your favorite team and

share the love with other avid fans and boo their opponents.

WIN A FREE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP!! PAY YOUR DUES BEFORE THE ANNIVERSARY BANQUET ON

OCTOBER 25th AND BE ENTERED IN THE DRAWING FOR A LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP !!

2017 –18 VFW Voice of Democracy (VOD) Program

Are you in high school and would like the opportunity to win up to $30,000?

How about an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.? Enter the VFW’s

Voice of Democracy competition. This year’s theme: “American History:

Our Hope for the Future” For 6th—8th graders the Patriot Pen

theme is: “America’s Gift to My Generation.”

Submit entries to a VFW post by 1 Nov 2017

. Our VOD chairman is Joe Paumier. For more information, visit the VFW

website at http://www.vfw.org or

contact the post at (740) 862-4028.

Little 4 year old Liam Kanet demon-

strates a proper salute alongside our

veteran statue after Saturday breakfast.

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Canteen Corner: Hello from

the Canteen! Summer is over and we will again serve wings every Tuesday. Mike is handing fry duties off to others this year after serving our members for over 7 years. We are also primed

for the upcoming football season as

we have multiple screens to see

your favorite team and special prices during “The Game”.

The Gun Raffle still has lots of tickets so get yours now. We still need more volunteers so if you can spare a few hours here

and there, we would love to have your help. Thank you all for your pa-tronage and I hope to see you all at the canteen en-joying a drink, a bite to eat or just the company of your friends and comrades. Your Manager,

Michael Hamilton

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National VFW website. http://www.vfw.org

Volunteers needed! Can you cook? Want to

have fun and help out the post’s Saturday morn-

ing breakfast crew? Can you take orders, bus

tables or wash dishes? Or how about helping

with the monthly dinners? If so, contact the post

commander or canteen manager and volunteer

your special talents or skills.

$15 Donation $15

ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

LIBERTY UNION VFW 3761

2155 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd.

Baltimore, Ohio 43105 –- Ph. 740-862-4028

Limit of 1000 tickets will be sold.

Drawing to be held on Saturday,

November 11th, 2017 from 3:00 pm. to 6:00

pm.

50/50’s all day

Bonus weapons will be raffled off during

drawing. Free Food from 3pm – 6pm.

Beverages available for purchase.

Cash value may be substituted for weapons.

GUN LIST Henry Big Boy 357 MAG

Springfield XD 40SW

S&W M&P 15 SPT II 5.56

Glock 43 9MM

Bushmaster QK RESP CRB 5.56

Henry Golden Boy 22 LR

Ruger LC9S PRO 9MM

Remington 870 EXPRESS H.D. 12 GA

Ruger SR1911 45AP

Bushmaster QK RESP CRB 5.56

Bonus – S&W Bodyguard 380Cal

Bonus – Marlin XT-17VR 17 HMR

Commander Joe’s Comments:

Summer is almost over and we begin to get ready for fall. It has been a busy summer at the Post. We had a family day, a band at the monthly drawing, a large crowd for the Mayweather fight, several blood drives, our

monthly fish fry and breakfast on Saturdays, We are now in the process of getting Keno at the Post. This, with the State Lottery Commission is taking time but we are making progress. The Month of September will see the return of Tuesday’s Wing night and Saturday Ohio State football games. October 28th will be our Anniversary dinner. We have also taken in quite a few new members, so if you see some one you do not know make them feel welcome. As al-ways we need more volunteers. If you have a few hours a month to help your Post, please let us know. Thanks to all those who donate their time to help the Post run well.. Commander Joe

If you would like to contribute pictures/articles to

the next Newsletter, please submit by 26 October.

Mike training his wingmen..

Thanks Mike

Sick Call: If you know of any VFW member who

is ill or in the hospital, please contact the post.

Call, or send the information to: VFW Post 3761,

c/o Commander/QM, 2155 Reynoldsburg-

Baltimore Rd., Baltimore, Ohio, 43105.

Patrons enjoying

Saturday Breakfast

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FRIDAY FISH FRYS

Family Day and Summer Hog Roast

I cannot overstate my appreciation

to all the volunteers and local

businesses that donated their time and money to

our First Annual Family Day on July 15th. I

would also like to thank all the members and

public that attended, and were patient with me

as this was a huge learning experience for

myself. While its regrettable we failed to adver-

tise enough, those that did make it enjoyed a

great event. After receiving feedback from

them and the community I am very glad to

announce that we plan to hold this event

annually. We will continue to build on what

worked well, as well as add more activities and

entertainment for the kids.

My goal with this event was and is for commu-

nity building and that isn’t possible without the

help of our fellow Americans. I and the entire

VFW Post 3761 graciously thank Aaron Leith

(hog roast,) also Pappy's Feed store, Christy's

Pizza Baltimore, Schaffners Ice Cream and Ace

Hardware Baltimore for their very generous gift

card contributions for our raffle.

We look forward to seeing as many

of you as possible next year.

Thank you, Hayden Kandel

(Chaplain)

Poppy Plates are now

available for hanging on

our canteen wall. Honor

your favorite veteran,

friend or business thru

your donation to our Vet-

erans Relief Fund. You can leave your do-

nation at the canteen or give it to our poppy

chairmen Dave Hard and Joyce Miller.

The Blue Plane Post

VFW Post 3761 is known

throughout the state of Ohio as

the Blue Plane post. We have

visitors all year long who come

to visit and take pictures of this

aged Navy plane brought to this

site by past post members in the early 1980’s. Today

the paint is beginning to fade and the aircraft is in need

of a cleaning and some repairs. If any of our readers

know of someone who can help us in this venture or

would like to donate time and/or funds to this project,

contact Commander Joe or canteen manager

Mike Hamilton at 740-862-4028.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE At VFW post 3761 on October 24th,

1:00—7:00pm

VFW and Auxiliary Anniversary Banquet is

coming on Saturday, 28 October. This

year, the Department Commander Bob

Giannone Jr. will be our guest speaker. Come

help us honor veterans as they receive member-

ship pins and we draw for a free Life member-

ship. To ensure we have enough meals and seat-

ing, contact the post if you are coming. Call or

stop in and put your name on the sign up sheet.

Commander Joe

Website: Our post website is up and running at vfw3761.org

and the Facebook page is too. So friend us and keep up on the

latest happenings with the post.

Volunteers (L to R) Jan,

Brian, Joe, Greg and Vickie

on the serving line for the

monthly fish fry

Volunteers Mark and Bill

help at the monthly fish fry.

VFW Post 3761 & Auxiliary

2155 Reynoldsburg /

Baltimore Rd.

Baltimore, OH 43105

Ph (740) 862-4028

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Pd.

Permit No. 1

Baltimore, Oh

43105

Patrons enjoying a Buckeye

victory on Saturday afternoon.

Come join the fun!!

Occupant or

7 Sep —VFW Meeting—7:30pm

14 Sep—House Committee Meeting—7:00pm

17 Sep—District 11 Meeting—10:00 am

21 Sep—VFW and Auxiliary Meetings

22 Sep —LU Football Flag Raising—6:30pm

23 Sep —VFW Founders Day - 10:30am

28 Sep—House Committee Meeting—7:00pm

5 Oct — VFW Meeting—7:00pm

6 Oct —LU Football Flag Raising—6:30pm

12 Oct—House Committee Meeting—7:00pm

13 Oct—Fairfield Fair Flag Raising—9:15am

19 Oct—VFW and Auxiliary Meetings

20 Oct—LU Football Flag Raising—6:30pm

28 Oct —Annual Banquet—6:00pm

2017-18 Auxiliary Officers

President—Susan Stover-Hite

Senior Vice—Pat Miller

Junior Vice—Joyce Miller

Treasure—Donna Pierce

Chaplain— Tina Keller

Conductor—Brian Bibler

Guard — Lisa Frase

3 Yr Trustee— Karen Ruble

2Yr Trustee– Brian Bibler

1Yr Trustee-Jerri Nafzger

Commander—Joe Gillen

Senior Vice—Desiree Collins

Junior Vice—David Hard

Quartermaster—Chuck Keller

Chaplain—Hayden Kandel

3 Year Trustee—John Frase

2 Year Trustee—Waid Cosgray

1 Year Trustee—Joe Paumier

Surgeon—Gene Parrish

Judge Advocate—Mike Hamilton

Officer of the Day- Waid Cosgray

Post Adjutant—Dan Landis

Guard—Dan Paumier

POPPY PLATE