VFW Post 3063 members represented the post at a booth during the Ballard Seafood Festival July 13-14. Members offered Buddy Poppies, membership information, and VA resources to festival attendees. If you’re interested in participating in future events like this one, contact [email protected].
Category: Community Outreach
Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Sept. 14
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Volunteer at the Ballard Seafood Fest
Commander Joe Tiffany is looking for volunteers to represent the post at a booth during the Ballard Seafood Fest July 13-14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will talk about our post’s mission, recruit new members, and distribute Buddy Poppies. If you’re interested in volunteering, call or text Commander Tiffany at 206-619-9521.
Memorial Day Buddy Poppies
Relay Restaurant Group Feeds Veterans on Memorial Day
By Alyson Teeter
On Memorial Day more than 20 employees — including the owners and chefs –from the nationally known Relay Restaurant Group fed approximately 40 veterans and family members from the local Ballard community.
General Manager Michael Lund reached out to VFW Post 3063 in late April with the offer and that they wanted to hear “the amazing stories from people who helped make our country the amazing one it is today.” The post leadership team immediately said yes to the proposal!
The Memorial Day event started with a honor guard detail and an address from Commander Pete Krawitz. The front of the house staff showed off their serving skills while the kitchen staff showed off their culinary skills.
The Relay team provided a large assortment of picnic-themed food — from barbecue chicken to cornbread and potato salad — all with a gourmet flare. According to Lund, the menu came together that morning and they had fun being spontaneous.