By Alyson M. Teeter
After many months of hard work and preparation, VFW Post 3063 volunteers pulled off a successful fundraiser at the post Sept. 9, 2017, raising more than $4K for the post’s Relief Fund.
Three-year Trustee, Russ Seelig, and his family performed a bulk of the work, from collecting raffle items to cooking the food. Their dedication to executing a phenomenal event was evident in the presentation of the raffle items (creative and professional raffle item signage), the amount of raffle items, the large turnout, and the taste of the food. One person was overheard saying, “I’ve gone to many spaghetti feeds and this is the best spaghetti I’ve had.”
Many other people helped behind the scenes, which included collecting raffle items, buying supplies, and selling tickets. Robert Kettle was instrumental in narrating the schedule of events, which can be a difficult, thankless job. The Color Guard performed a flawless posting of the colors. Special thanks as well to the donors. Donations from Ballard Market ($200) and Fred Meyer ($100) were used to purchase food. Donations were received from nearly 40 local sources, making the fundraiser a community-driven event. Thank you to all who attended and come again next year!
