VFW Post 3063 submitted a letter of support for the proposed updates to the Memorial Wall at Memorial Stadium, advocating for much-needed improvements to honor veterans with a more accessible and dignified space. The renovation plan includes a dedicated area for reflection and events while improving the wall’s setting away from parking areas.
A briefing presentation shared with the Landmarks Preservation Board can be viewed here.
The board is set to vote on the proposal soon, and public comments are encouraged. To submit your input before the vote, visit here.
Comrades Commander Alyson Teeter and Quartermaster Joseph Mesa attended the Department of Washington VFW Mid-Winter Conference January 17-18 in Pasco. At this conference, various training classes were held, officer reports were read and winning essay participants were recognized.
Here are some highlights Commander Teeter noted that she thought were worth passing along:
Membership training – All State is 100%+1 (VFW Post 3063 is at 100%!) – Before asking for membership, ask if they need help! – “Conflict area” rather than combat. – Transfers: Membership committee needs to ensure they’re qualified – Have folks designated as recruiters and they help mentor – Contact members at large (see list from Chuck Bond) – Make sure SSNs on DD-214 are blacked out – QM can fix email addresses – Don’t invite prospects to post meetings as the first touch point. Instead focus on other events that demonstrate the VFW mission. – National Guard prospective members; see if they received hazard pay – Don’t forget Coast Guard members!
Service Officer – Accredited officers: moving to hourly due to state law change – Four vacancies: Vancouver (1 FT, 1 PT), Yakima (PT), Everett (FT) – Post Service Officers will be renamed to something else, TBD
Surgeon – The VA facilities want us back!!!! – American Lake has a clothes closet and they need more donations! – Jason Paxton is visiting Seattle VA on Feb 14 – he wants area post members to come!
National Home – WA Home is vacant – 100 year anniversary this year
In mid-December VFW Post 3063 representatives had the privilege of presenting donations from our Post 3063 Relief Fund to three incredible local veteran nonprofits: Friends of Fisher House Puget Sound, Heroes Cafe, and OARS for Women Vets.
We’re proud to support these organizations, which provide vital resources and services to our veteran community. Collaborating with such dedicated and inspiring groups reminds us of the power of community and the impact we can make when we work together.
Thank you to these organizations for the amazing work you do every day!
As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this time of year. It’s not just a day for remembering—it’s a time to reconnect with the values that define us: service, sacrifice, and camaraderie. These values are at the heart of everything we do here at VFW Post 3063.
On Nov. 11 starting at 9 a.m., we will be hosting our Veterans Day Open House. This event is more than just a community gathering—it’s a chance for us to come together as a post, to honor our shared experiences, and to welcome others into our fold. Whether through displaying artifacts, sharing stories, or simply being present, every one of us has something valuable to contribute. We also need volunteers! Please see this sign up for available slots.
I encourage all of you to take part, not just in this event, but in the life of our post. As members we are part of something much bigger than ourselves. Together we have the power to create lasting connections, support each other, and ensure the legacy of our service lives on in our community.
Let’s make this Veterans Day a true celebration of who we are and what we stand for. I look forward to seeing you there.
During our Sept. 5 business meeting, we voted to adopt the VFW Post 3063 strategic plan. This plan is a roadmap that addresses our current challenges and sets clear goals for the future. The strategic plan outlines several key goals: increasing member participation, redeveloping our post into a central hub for veterans, ensuring financial accountability, and enhancing veteran recruitment and entitlement awareness.
Our newly formed Strategy Committee is working to implement these goals, especially membership participation. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to volunteer their ideas and time to improve the health of our post.
Goal two is redeveloping our post and we recently hired a project manager (and Navy retiree), Brian Lauer. You may see him pop in for meetings or stop by the post during office hours since he’s in the midst of the redevelopment discovery process. We’re excited to work with him to help reach our goal of redeveloping into a central hub for veterans.
FYI: we’re hosting a Halloween-themed concert fundraiser for our Post 3063 Relief Fund on Oct. 26. You can buy tickets now on Eventbrite. Thank you to Past Commander Joe Tiffany for organizing!
Youth essays are due at the end of the month on Oct. 31. Please spread the word! Now is go time.
Lastly, mark your calendars for Nov. 11. We’ll be hosting a Veterans Day Open House and lunch at the post. The flyer is included below.
If you want to get involved with any of these initiatives or events — we can always use more help! — please contact me at [email protected] or 206-701-9259.
