Author: ateeter

Seelig Family Receives Service Award

At the Spaghetti Dinner and Fundraiser Oct. 22, Comrade Commander Teeter presented the Seelig family with a service award as they have been the linchpin for camaraderie at Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063 for nearly a decade. Vietnam Veteran Russell Seelig, his wife and chef, Kay, and adult daughters, Amber, Adrienne and Alyss, cook high quality meals every month for 15-20 veterans, family and friends, special holiday meals for 25-30, and more than 100 during yearly fundraisers. Overall the Seeligs have raised nearly $35K for the post’s Veterans Relief Fund, which is used to assist Seattle area veterans-in-need.

During the Covid lock-down, the Seelig family kept cooking their meals and pivoted to a take-out model, which was a hit for our membership because it created small moments of camaraderie that were deeply needed. Russ also served as post trustee 2016-2019, house committee member 2020-2023, and membership committee member. Russ acted and dressed as the elf aiding Santa during our holiday parties as well.

The Seelig family continues to positively impact our veteran community during a time when participation in organizations is low. Their diligence in fostering a spirit of camaraderie for veterans around the dinner table is incredibly honorable. Thank you for your dedication to veterans and Post 30363, Seelig Family!


Spaghetti Fundraiser a Big Success

Many hours of work paid off for VFW Post 3063 volunteers during the VFW Post 3063 Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Fundraiser, Oct. 22, 2022. The annual spaghetti fundraiser, which has been held at the post hall for a number of years, brought in thousands of dollars (we’re still tabulating the proceeds). The net proceeds will be deposited in the Post Relief Fund, which benefits a variety of causes, from local veterans in need — including those at the Seattle VA hospital — to the VFW’s National Home for Children. The post hall was full of members, families, and friends enjoying each other’s company. Children were welcome at the event and were anxious to win the kid-themed raffle prizes. Thank you to all who attended and come again next year!

Commander’s Corner (October 2022)

Fall is here, which means big plans are brewing for Post 3063! Our big event — the annual Spaghetti Dinner and Fundraiser — is scheduled Oct. 22. See more details in the newsletter and please consider attending, especially if you’re new to the post. It’s a fun way to feel camaraderie and eat good food while raising money for our Veterans Relief Fund. Every year we allocate thousands of dollars from the fund to help everyone from individual veterans in need to nonprofits like the Fisher House.


For November we have more events on the calendar that require us to literally roll up our sleeves and pitch in. For Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we’ll be hosting a blood drive at the post. Bloodworks NW has 34 spots so lets get them filled! That day we’re also planning a community paint day for our mural. It’s going to be a big, bold and bright mural so passersby can’t inadvertently ignore us much longer. Be on the lookout for more details about the mural and other Veterans Day-related events in the November newsletter.


Lastly, you should have recently received a letter from the Post 3063 Auxiliary President, Sean Peat, imploring post members to ask friends and relatives if they would join the auxiliary. They have a handful of motivated members but desperately need more or else it will fold. We want the auxiliary to stay put so please help! Want to know more? Contact Sean at  [email protected].


Yours in comradeship,

Aly Teeter, Commander