Post Schedule:

Dec. 11th -- (Wed.) Post House Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Post Meeting 7:00 PM

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER:
I received a call telling me about John G. Lambert, a Post Life Member, who had passed away on October 25, 2013. He was a Purple heart survivor, a proud Marine. We all send out deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Hugh King is home from the Hospital and is feeling much better. Willes Sjuison had a back operation and as doctor promised, all is progressing well. I have not received any good news about Lucille Schlie. Her family is there to care for her. Another long time member, Eva Boylan Bloom has been living in a retirement home located across the street from Safeway on Michigan avenue. Eva is doing fine and has daughters checking on her. Members do not always call to let us know what is happening and it is appreciated when they do let us know Please Call! Marge Fitzsimmons has her 98th birthday, December 4, 2013 and George Newhall is doing great at 98. Congratulations!
Jean Jones, Chaplin 6916-371-6135

Dec. 15th (Sun.) = Childrens Christmas Party 1:00 P.M. Come see
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I do not believe that most people realize what it takes to keep our Post doors open. Im going to give you an idea. Would you believe that it takes about $12,500 per month in operating costs? Multiply that times 12 and you have $150,000 a year. That does not include major repairs and maintenance. I will be giving Theresa a report at the next meeting of income and expenses. I think this is information that everyone is interested in and its kind of surprising when you see it on paper. There was a 25th year Anniversary celebration at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Capitol. Pete Conaty, a lobbyist for Veterans benefits and one of our very own members was in charge of the event, and did a phenomenal job. This was a big day for all Vietnam Veterans. We did not get a heros welcome when we came home from the war; we received quite the opposite in fact. Things are different now and this was an awesome day for me and all the vets that fought in that terrible war. Im sorry if you missed this event. The Annual Crab Feed will be March 1, 2014, No Host Bar at 6:00 PM Dinner at 7:00 PM. This is one of the Posts biggest events of the year. To all Comrades, please do what you can to start collecting raffle prizes for this event. I have a Non Profit letter you can obtain for the contribution. Anyone can donate prizes, the more the better! We will be having the Awards Night on January 8th. House Committee meeting will be at 5:00 PM and Post meeting at 6:00 PM then awards at 7:00 PM
Gary Reason ,All-American Commander

Veterans and Family Support:

On December 13, 2013 the Wounded Warrior personnel at McClellan presented the volunteer a memorial for our participation in their program. The brass plate is on one of four square pillars in front of the Peace Rose Garden located at our State Capital. We all were thankful and proud of the honor. The only luncheon scheduled during the holidays will be on Wednesday December 11, 2013 and then we wait for further instructions. We are fortunate to be able to continue the lunches due to the monetary help we receive from the M.O.L. Hut 1 and our Post. The soldiers are always so grateful. Thank you M.O.L. and VFW 8762. Our Auxiliary has been busy buying gifts for 18 female th veterans at the Yountville Veterans Home. All of the 17 District is involved buying gifts for the 60 ladies that live at what is called The Hen House. Love that name California has just opened two new home in Redding and Fresno. The Veterans Day Parade was a huge success. Our Post entered a float; it was a flatbed trailer, which we decorated with bales of hay on it, for all to sit on. Outstanding job by Dianne Medina and crew. The Ledger had a picture of the float on its front page. That night on November 11, 2013 we held a Rib Eye Steak dinner for 170 people. It was quite a successful day. We are proud to report that our District 17 is participating in the Snow Ball Express which takes about 30 underprivileged children to Disney Land. Our Auxiliary always sends money to help.
Thanks very much, Jean Jones

VA Caregiver Support Services Do you or another Veteran you know need additional
caregiver support services? If yes, there are many VA Caregiver Support Services available to you. The following VA Caregiver Support Services are available by calling the VA's Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274. Assistance is only a phone call away. If you need immediate assistance or have questions please call these professionals. Also, there is a Caregiver Support Coordinator at a VA Medical Center near you.

Caregiver Support Services:

1. Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Centers are local facilities that provide activities for Veterans outside the home. 2. Home-Based Primary Care for routine health care services. 3. Skilled Home Care to help care for a home bound Veteran. 4. Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program to assist the caregiver with feeding and bathing. 5. Home Telehealth for Veterans that live a distance away from a VA Medical Center, can include education and training, and online and telephone support groups. 6. Respite Care for the caregiver providing needed breaks for a caregiver or an unexpected absence like hospitalization. 7. Home Hospice Care for a Veteran with advance stages of a terminal disease providing comfort and support services in the Veteran's home.
Renee' T. MacDonald, VFW Post 8762, Surgeon General

WAYS AND MEANS

Thanks to everyone who came to our breakfast on November 3, 2013, we had an outstanding turnout of 177 people. Our next Breakfast will be on February 2, 2013, Sunday AM The Childrens Christmas Program will be on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Santa will be there to give out the gifts the parents bring to us. We always have extra gifts so no one goes without and each child gets a bag of goodies. We always have snacks for everyone. The Public is invited as it is to all our dinners. A group from River City High School will be here to help and entertain us. Monday, December 16, 2013 will be French Dip dinner starting at 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Bingo following we need more Bingo players. The donation for dinner is $9.00 each. I hope your enjoy Thanksgiving Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thanks very much, Jean Jones

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First Sunday of Advent Somalia Campaign Began (1992) National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day War Declared on Japan (1941) Human Rights Day Germany and Italy Declared War on U.S. (1941) Iraq War Ends (2011) Bill of Rights Day Winter Begins Christmas Day Kwanza Official End of WWII (1946) New Years Day 2014

Scheduled Events:
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