Category: Scouting

Holiday Party recap

What an incredible evening at Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s Annual Holiday Party Dec. 20! Here’s a quick look back at the highlights:

Big Turnout: Families of our amazing essay participants and Post members filled the room, making it a truly special night.

Volunteers in Action:
– Jan and Joseph worked magic in the kitchen, cooking and plating delicious food.
– Scouts and parents from Troop 100 were rock stars, setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up.
– Santa and his helper contributed to the festive vibes—thank you!

Entertainment: The Top of the Hill Barbershop Quartet serenaded us with their incredible harmonies. Such talent!

Outstanding Youth: Congratulations to all our essay contest participants! Special shoutout to our grand prize winners, who are moving on to compete at the District level:
– Voice of Democracy: Sureya McGrath (Homeschool, 12th Grade)
– Patriot’s Pen: Daniel Taylor (Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, 8th Grade)
– Youth Essay: Mia Daniels (Lawton Elementary, 4th Grade)

Supporting Our Community: Thank you to everyone who donated to our Ballard Food Bank Drive! If you missed the party, there’s still time to contribute this week.

Thank you all for making it a night to remember!

Veterans Day Recap

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Veterans Day Open House. We had an amazing turnout and it was incredible to see our community come together to honor our veterans. Special thanks to World War II veteran and Post 3063 member Clarence Rankins Jr., Councilmember Dan Strauss, and Maj. Gen. Jimmy Collins for helping make the day even more memorable. We’re also grateful for the support of the Washington National Guard‘s 181st Brigade Support Battalion, King County Veterans Program, Troops 100 & 8100 Seattle, and all our friends, family, and neighbors. Your presence made this day truly unforgettable. Special shoutout to our volunteers who made the event so successful, from the burger burn to clean-up.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Presented to Scouts

Congratulations to these scouts from Ballard’s Troops 100 & 8100 Seattle who recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award at their Court of Honor ceremony. VFW Post 3063 is honored to be their certifying organization for the prestigious PVSA. This award, created by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, recognizes individuals and groups who have dedicated significant time to volunteer service in their communities.

These hard charging scouts dedicated hundreds of hours of service to their community; job well done! 

Fundraiser a huge success!

We’re still basking in the glow of our VFW Post 3063 fundraiser dinner and online auction’s incredible success. The outpouring of support from each and every one of you has left us feeling both grateful and inspired.

From the mouthwatering delights and cherished moments at our dinner to the spirited bidding and excitement in our live and online auctions, your involvement has made a significant difference in our mission.

But our gratitude doesn’t end there. It extends to our exceptional volunteers, who include post and auxiliary members, families, friends, and the ever-inspiring Girl Scouts. Your time and selflessness have propelled our cause to new heights.

Together, we continue to fulfill our promise of fostering camaraderie, serving our veterans, the military, and our communities, and advocating for all veterans.

Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for your unwavering commitment to our shared mission. With your support, we can truly make a difference.

Lounge update

Our lounge refresh is coming along nicely thanks in part to a local Boy Scout — Taj — who painted the room as part of his Eagle Scout project. Thank you also to his fellow scouts, troop adults and post members who assisted! Comrades Whetsel and English (pictured) got a start on decorating the lounge in time for the District fundraiser. Looking ahead, we also plan to upgrade the lighting, replace the furniture and update the bar.