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Young and Old Celebrate the Holidays Together at Post 3063

Post 3063 hosted its annual holiday party during the December social on Dec. 21, 2017.
It was a festive event for young and old. Nearly a hundred members, loved ones, and guests attended and dined on free beef tenderloin cooked by Quartermaster Harold Rodenberger (Chef Kay was recuperating from injuries sustained during a fall. Get well soon, Kay!). Harold also organized the event.
Anne Leake gave gifts to the children as Santa: she has played Santa for the past several years. Annette Russell played holiday music on her keyboard. This year even included multiple Christmas carol sing-a-longs!

Holiday Party 2017 — Annette Russell thanks Anne Leake for inviting her to participate in the social the past several years and for her playing Santa.

The kids wait to receive their gifts from Santa.

In Memoriam (December 2017)

In Memoriam

During the December business meeting, the post charter will be draped with a black cloth for the following comrade who recently passed away. The charter will stay draped for 30 days in their honor.

Herbert R. Leake – U.S. Army; World War II Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation; Aide to General McArthur; Retired as Lieutenant Colonel, Army National Guard; 41st Division, 162nd Infantry

Boy Scouts Receive Donation from Post

By Gail Engler

Troop 80 from Magnolia attended the post social Nov. 16, 2017 to accept a $150 donation from Post 3063.

The troop was represented by eight Boy Scouts, Post 3063 member Elizabeth Servey, who is the troop’s Advancement Chair, her husband Brian Servey, and Molly Mort, both Assistant Scoutmasters.

The Troop is very active, especially during the spring and summer months when they hike, camp, and work on their outdoor survival skills. Comrade Servey said the money will be used to purchase more camping gear, which will be put to good use during their outdoor adventures.

On Veterans Day these scouts also helped with the post’s visit to the VA hospital. They are all very eager and enthusiastic!

Boy scout presentation — Boy Scout Troop 80 accepts Post 3063’s $150 donation from Commander Pete Krawitz Nov. 16, 2017.

Survey Finds Military Vets are More Likely to be Scam Victims

Check this out! Our very own comrade, Post 3063 Chaplain Bill Griffith, spoke with KOMO 4 News about scams targeting veterans. “…according to a new survey by the AARP Fraud Watch Network, you’re twice as likely to fall victim to scams if you’re a military veteran.”