By Harold Rodenberger
July was a busy month around our post. The first day of the month saw your quartermaster setting off on a fishing trip. My name was drawn from those recruiting at least five new or reinstated members so I joined the other lucky winners fishing for salmon out of Westport. Kudos to the members of Westport VFW Post 3057 who played host. Afterward, State Commander Elmer Clark passed out prizes for largest fish, first fish, etc., and celebrated our state achieving 100% membership.
On the third of July, our yoga leader, Alicia Brill, led five people through the one-hour yoga class held every Wednesday morning from 0930-1030 in our post hall. It’s an exercise in rejuvenation for body and mind, no matter your skill or physical condition. Why not come to the post on Wednesday mornings and try something new and invigorating?
Commander Pete Krawitz conducted our July business meeting in a new format, highlighted by a joint session with our auxiliary in the main hall, where Pete reviewed the goals of the VFW and his goals for our post during the coming year. Pete has some refreshing ideas to breathe new life into our post and auxiliary. I encourage each of you to attend our meetings, learn about Pete’s plans and be inspired to help yourself and your post grow.
Our new librarian, Norm Limric, has worked with books for many years and is enthusiastic about maintaining and expanding our library. In today’s flood of rapid-fire social media and sound bites, why not visit our post library and renew your acquaintance with some comforting friends in the form of old fashioned books?
Chef Kay Seelig put together an amazing dinner for our third-Thursday Social. The meal of steam-baked Sockeye salmon, buttered boiled small potatoes, corn and shrimp salad and rhubarb-strawberry crisp was universally praised as being her best dinner yet. This month will bring a new adventure in fine dining at your social night dinner so mark the third Thursday (August 17th) and plan to attend.
Speaking of marking calendars, our annual charity fund raiser in September (Sept. 9) is rapidly approaching. You can buy tickets ($20 each) from post members. We are already receiving some valuable raffle prizes. This year, raffle tickets are available in advance for a discounted price so ask your ticket seller to let you in on that special deal and increase your odds of winning. For questions or tickets, contact Event Chair Russ Seelig at 206-423-1150.