Community Outreach – Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063

Blood drive on 9/11

From Bloodworks NW:

We’re still looking for 25 generous donors to roll up their sleeves and donate blood on 9/11 at Ballard Eagleson VFW 3063—and we’re calling on you to help make a life-saving impact.

Think about how we often spend an hour: scrolling through our phones, catching up on a show… it goes by in a flash. But for local patients in need, one hour can mean the world.

In just one hour, you can donate a pint of blood and that simple act could save a life.

If you’re eligible, will you commit to donating next week? To sign up, visit https://www.bloodworksnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/redirectgroup.html?s=606A or call 1-800-398-7888.

SeafoodFest recap

A huge shoutout to everyone who came out to support VFW Post 3063 at the Ballard SeafoodFest on July 12 – 13!

We’re incredibly grateful for those who helped set up and staff our booth throughout the weekend. Your time, energy, and dedication to our veteran community made a big impact and helped us connect with so many great folks in Ballard.

SeafoodFest volunteers needed

Our biggest community outreach and recruiting event of the year — Ballard SeafoodFest — is coming up July 12-13. We need members to help set-up, staff and tear down the booth. Pictured is the schedule. The greatest need for volunteers (and busiest day) is July 12. If you can volunteer for a shift, please contact Comrade Teeter at [email protected].

Memorial Stadium groundbreaking

Comrades Bob Kettle and Aly Teeter attended the groundbreaking for the Memorial Stadium and Wall project at Seattle Center June 26. Comrade Kettle also serves as a Seattle City Councilmember and has fought for the proper treatment of the Memorial Wall since 2022. Due in part to the advocacy of Post 3063, the Memorial Wall has achieved Landmark status with the City of Seattle and will be renovated while the stadium is rebuilt. We look forward to attending the ribbon cutting for the renovated Wall and Stadium in 2027!

Day of Service Recap

As part of the VFW Day of Service, our Post proudly stepped up to support one of Ballard’s biggest community celebrations: the 17th of May Parade, and it was a tremendous success! The skies poured down rain beforehand, but just in time for the parade, it cleared, and our team was ready.

Here’s what we accomplished:
– Staffed the Bergen Place information booth all day
– Stepped off the parade with a flag detail, marking a new tradition for our Post as we took the baton from American Legion Post 40
– Showcased our Jeep and Day of Service mission at the parade’s front
– Ran a litter patrol and held our VFW banner at the parade’s end, and the crowd loved it!
– Members, family, and friends pitched in together to make it all happen

Huge thanks to all who volunteered. It was a perfect way to serve our community and show what the VFW is all about.