Comrades,
As we begin a new calendar year, I want to thank each of you for your continued commitment to VFW Post 3063. December reminded us what this Post does best—bringing veterans, families, and our community together in service, recognition, and fellowship. We closed the year strong, and that momentum carries forward into 2026.
January is a time to reset and refocus. Our priorities remain clear: caring for veterans, maintaining strong stewardship of Post resources, and ensuring our programs—youth activities, relief efforts, and community partnerships—are conducted in accordance with our bylaws and the standards of the VFW. Transparency, accountability, and participation will guide us as we move ahead.
Please note that our Post meeting this month will be held on the third Thursday, January 15th, due to the New Year holiday and the VFW Department of Washington Mid-Winter Conference taking place in Tacoma during the second week of January. At this meeting, we will be voting on a number of motions related to activities at the Post for the coming year, beginning with monthly socials. I encourage everyone to mark their calendars and plan to participate as we move forward together. We’ll kick things off with Seahawks playoff game socials and build from there.
Our goal this year is to host socials every month, with an emphasis on broad participation. Fellowship is a core strength of our Post. At the same time, I want to emphasize the importance of member involvement in our business meetings. We require six members for a quorum, and consistent attendance is essential to transparency and sound management of the Post. If you can commit to attending meetings, your participation truly matters. Please remember that the results of our meetings and all approved actions are documented and shared by the Adjutant.
I would also like to extend sincere congratulations to all of the students who participated in our Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests, and especially to our winners. Their thoughtful reflections on citizenship, service, and democracy remind us why these programs matter and why the VFW continues to invest in our youth. We are grateful to the families, educators, and volunteers who support these students and help make these contests a success.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the super volunteers of Post 3063 who made our holiday celebration a truly wonderful event for our members and guests. Jan and members of the House Committee really went above and beyond to take care of this year’s events from planning to decorating. Let’s be sure to give them a high five when we see them. A “that was braw”, or Thenk Ye goes a long way. From planning and setup to hosting and cleanup, their dedication created a welcoming and memorable evening that reflected the best of our Post.
Finally, as we look ahead, this year we will mark a major milestone—the 100th anniversary of VFW Post 3063. We are planning a celebration in March, which will coincide with our Vietnam Veterans recognition. Please keep this in mind as plans develop, and consider how you might be part of honoring this important moment in our Post’s history.
Thank you for being part of our Post and for everything you do in service to veterans and our community.
Respectfully,
Harold Hamilton
Commander, VFW Post 3063
