Category: Community Outreach

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.volunteer

Memorial Day Buddy Poppies

Buddy poppies 2019
Comrades Tuft and Seelig distributed Buddy Poppies at the Holman Road QFC May 27, 2019. The VFW Post 3063 Auxiliary also had a contingent at Central Market in Shoreline. The VFW Buddy Poppy program provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans’ rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home For Children.

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.

Relay serving.

 

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.Relay candles

 

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.

Memorial Day Lunch at VFW Post 3063

The staff from Joule Restaurant, Revel and TROVE Seattle are catering a special luncheon on Memorial Day for Seattle veterans and their families. They want to hear our stories and learn more about the experiences of Seattle veterans.

 

This event is free but there are a limited number of tickets for this event, so please RSVP with an Eventbrite ticket. Feel free to share this link with other veteran organizations.