Category: Volunteering

UW MBA Veterans present findings

Post 3063 had the honor of hosting a powerful presentation from a team of six incredible veteran MBA candidates from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business on May 22 (video linked here!). Over the past academic quarter, this team has immersed themselves in our Post’s story: listening, learning, and leading a revitalization effort aimed at boosting member engagement and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Through in-depth interviews, member surveys, and benchmarking against peer organizations, the team delivered clear, actionable recommendations to help us reconnect with our mission, energize our programming, and expand our community impact. Their findings highlighted the need for:
– A renewed mission and vision that resonates across generations,
– Stronger onboarding and mentorship for new members,
– A more consistent mix of social, service, and family-friendly events, and
– Expanded partnerships with local veteran and civic organizations.

You can read the full report here.

This work is already helping shape a brighter future for Post 3063, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Stay tuned for a deeper dive into the full report and how we plan to turn insights into action.

Huge thanks to our partners at the UW Foster Veterans Association and to Audrey Hicks for bridging the connection. This is exactly what collaboration and veteran leadership look like in action!

Day of Service Recap

As part of the VFW Day of Service, our Post proudly stepped up to support one of Ballard’s biggest community celebrations: the 17th of May Parade, and it was a tremendous success! The skies poured down rain beforehand, but just in time for the parade, it cleared, and our team was ready.

Here’s what we accomplished:
– Staffed the Bergen Place information booth all day
– Stepped off the parade with a flag detail, marking a new tradition for our Post as we took the baton from American Legion Post 40
– Showcased our Jeep and Day of Service mission at the parade’s front
– Ran a litter patrol and held our VFW banner at the parade’s end, and the crowd loved it!
– Members, family, and friends pitched in together to make it all happen

Huge thanks to all who volunteered. It was a perfect way to serve our community and show what the VFW is all about.

Day of Service May 17

For the 2025 Day of Service, we’re stepping out into the community again, this time to support the 17th of May (Syttende Mai) Parade in Ballard. We’ll be assisting parade organizers by filling essential volunteer roles, including: security, set-up, parade check-in. We’ll also have an entry in the parade so there are a variety of opportunities to participate!

This is a fantastic opportunity to represent Post 3063 in one of Seattle’s most beloved cultural traditions, while continuing our mission of veterans serving our community.

Once the parade wraps up, we’ll wind down with drinks near the post, raising a glass to our shared service and fellowship.

📝 Ready to volunteer? SIGN UP HERE!

Let’s show Seattle what the VFW is all about: service, solidarity, and spirit. We hope to see you there!

Vietnam Social March 15

Mark your calendars! We’re planning our annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Social for March 15. Commander Teeter would like this to be a team effort. Sign up to volunteer here!

Recognizing and celebrating the service of our comrades is one of our main missions and since Vietnam Veterans have served as the backbone of the VFW for many years now, we owe them a proper Welcome Home! Everyone is welcome to attend and please RSVP at [email protected].