Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s August 2018 e-newsletter is available here. Highlights include: VFW National Convention Trip Report; From the Auxiliary: Vacationing Vet; Comrade Al Simpson Receives the Ambassador for Peace Medal; Post and Boy Scouts Team Up to Retire Flags; Call Out For Fundraising Donations; and Victory Garden Update.
Category: Auxiliary
From the Auxiliary: Vacationing Vet!
By Auxiliary President Donna Limric
One of the perks available for those who serve their country are DEALS: Goodwill, Dairy Queen, cell phone companies, cars, etc. We should always ask if a vendor has these discounts. We have earned them. When we buy items and services from these vendors we are also thanking them for supporting us.
When it comes to travel there are lots of deals.
The auxiliary is responsible for helping military personal, veterans, and families lead healthy and happy lives. Most of us take it for granted and think vacation time is a luxury or a frill. The truth is that self-care is crucial. I would like to offer our post members a few options that are available to veterans. There are cruises, camp grounds, hotels, and airlines that support veterans by offering discounts. There are hotels and other places to stay that are for active and retired military.
Here is a small sample of vacation deals and discounts I have found: Best Western, Choice Hotels, Comfort Inn, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Hawthorn Suites, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, La Quinta, Marriott, Motel 6, Red Lion Hotels, Red Roof Inn, and Sleep Inn all offer various discounts.
Sandals Beach Resorts, an all-inclusive resort in various ports of calls, has a 10% discount for veterans and active military personnel.
Caesars Entertainment International has a program called Total Rewards. This program offers discounts at all their properties (not just in Las Vegas but all around the world). This includes Caesars Palace, The Flamingo, Harrah’s, and Baily’s. They offer free parking on any of their properties, dinner deals, and more.
The Hale Koa is a resort on the island of Oahu. This is only for active military, veterans, and family members. In addition to room accommodations they also offer discount tickets to events.
Similar to the Hale Koa is the Shades of Green Lodge resort near Disney World.
Closer to home is Jim’s Creek, a camp ground in Snohomish county. This campground requires military ID. However, one can bring guests.
Many Military bases have lodges and hotels available for those with DOD benefits.
Get out there have fun, relax, and enjoy the offers provided here. Also ask for discounts at airlines, car rentals, and attractions. It always pays to ask.
Auxiliary President’s June 2018 Update
Dear auxiliary and post members:
I would like to introduce myself as the current president of the VFW Auxiliary of the Ballard Eagleson Post 3063. We have an all-new board of officers: Senior Vice President Margo Clutter; Junior Vice President Dorothy Harrell; Treasurer Liz Guncay; Chaplain Kristine Sawyckyi; and Conductress Karen Flynn.
What we need now is a secretary and trustees. We also need people who can chair our committees: Hospital, Americanism, Community Service, Legislative, Publicity, Scholarship, Sunshine, and Youth Activities.
Most importantly we need members.
Do know someone who is a spouse, widow, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of someone who served their country fighting in a foreign war? If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the VFW Auxiliary, please forward my contact information to them.
If you are a member who has not been active in a while, please come see the new and exciting plans that will revitalize this organization.
I would like to invite you all to come join us the third Thursday of each month for the VFW Post 3063 Social. The first Thursday of each month is our auxiliary business meeting. Please come learn about the exciting new changes and plans we are making to continue the good work of supporting our veterans and our community.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached by phone at 206-852-5434. You can e-mail me at [email protected]. You may also send mail to 2812 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107.
Sincerely,
Donna Limric
Auxiliary President 2018
Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063
Helping with Bingo
Volunteers from Post 3063 teamed up with Ballard Eagleson VFW Auxiliary Post 3063 and VFW Post 3436 (Issaquah / Mt. Si) on May 22, 2018 to put on bingo night for patients at the Seattle VA Medical Center. Volunteers ran the bingo machine and provided food and prizes to patients.
2nd Quarter 2018 Newsletter Available for Download
Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s 2nd Quarter 2018 print newsletter is available here. Highlights include From the Commander column; Quartermaster Update; Tiny House Homeless Encampment Moves to Northlake; Auxiliary President Recognizes District, State Officers; New Member Spotlight; and MIA Comrades: Let Us Know How You Are Doing.