Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063
"No One Does More for Veterans"
We hosted a lovely Holiday Party Dec. 21! Around 90 wonderful people joined us, including the incredible kids who participated in our essay contest. Thank you to each and every one of you who made this night so special! Your presence and enthusiasm added an extra sparkle to the festivities.
Top of the Hill Barbershop Quartet: Huge applause to the talented quartet for their amazing performances that filled the air with holiday melodies and cheer! The delicious pork tenderloin with all the fixings was a hit! Thank you to Jan for serving up such a scrumptious meal. Santa Claus brought the magic of the season, delighting our little guests with gifts and spreading cheer throughout the evening. We hope you all enjoyed swapping your favorite homemade cookies! The variety of treats shared was absolutely delightful.
Your generosity overflowed for the Ballard Food Bank Donation Drive! Thank you for contributing to our donation drive and helping support the Ballard Food Bank during this special time of giving.
A Big Round of Applause to our incredible team of volunteers—your hard work and dedication made this event a resounding success!
Thank you once again for making our Holiday Party a night to remember. Your support means the world to us. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments! 
What an incredible day — Veterans Day — for Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s Open House and Flagpole Dedication! Despite stormy beginnings, the weather cleared just in time for a moving plaque unveiling and flagpole dedication in honor of Harold Rodenberger.
Special thanks to State Representative Julia Reed for attending, expressing heartfelt gratitude to our veterans, and sharing her family’s inspiring legacy of service. Also big shout-out to Senator Murray’s staff member, Joe Najmolhoda, for not only reading a letter from the senator but also offering invaluable VA casework expertise.
Emme Seattle brought their A-game with delicious brews, providing the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations among friends, family, and our community.
The Washington National Guard’s 181 BSB static display captivated everyone, offering a unique glimpse into military life. The soldiers were awesome at engaging passers who were in the neighborhood.
Kids got creative with button-making, and attendees immersed themselves in informative displays, gaining a deeper understanding of our veterans’ experiences.
A heartfelt thank you to Comrade Dave Tyner for sharing a poignant poem, reminding us of the power of words to connect us all.
The media coverage from KOMO and King5 amplified the impact of our event, spreading the spirit of gratitude and celebration for our veterans.
To everyone who joined us, contributed, and participated—THANK YOU! Your presence and support made this day truly special. Let’s continue to honor and appreciate our veterans every day.
By Alyson Teeter
In case you missed it, we had our most exciting and successful Post 3063 fundraiser in recent memory Oct. 21. We raised a gross fundraising total of nearly $19,000 through a raffle, a silent online and live auction, dessert dash and ticket sales. This year we had help from fundraising guru and Vietnam Veteran, Comrade Jay Fiske. We wholeheartedly appreciate his help, along with our post and auxiliary volunteers, to make it a fun event for everyone who attended.
There is no rest for our post as we’re now focused on planning our Veterans Day event. We will dedicate our new flag pole to Comrade Harold Rodenberger at 9 a.m. on Nov. 11. After our ceremony, we’ll open up the post to the public until 2 p.m. We’ll have a pop-up coffee shop called Emme serving custom brews and baked goods. We’ll also have information about the post, auxiliary, Buddy Poppies and VA benefits on display for those who stop by. We’d love to have our post members there to tell their stories and inform the public about our mission. Please sign up here to participate or contact me directly!
Want another opportunity to serve? We have our next quarterly BloodworksNW blood drive scheduled at the post Nov. 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sign up to give blood at this link.
For our Nov. 16 social, we plan to deviate from our traditional Thanksgiving dinner and have a Thursday Night Football-themed event. (We’re currently dealing with some plumbing issues so heavy cooking in the kitchen is on pause.) Earlier that day at 10 a.m. we’ll also continue the Five and Five discussion group led by Comrade Dave Tyner.
Lastly, you may be wondering about our print newsletter. After analyzing our budget and encountering issues with the printing company, we’ve decided to print and mail one issue per year. It will be mailed prior to our May installation. As the commander and newsletter editor, I apologize to those who enjoy reading the print newsletter. If you have feedback, please send it to [email protected].