From the Commander (October 2019)

Comrades,

 

Since becoming Commander, we have had a busy start to the “VFW year.”

 

Our time has been occupied by the  Department (State) Convention in Vancouver, WA, the National Convention in Orlando, Florida, District Two (our district) meetings, and last but not least, the amazing fifth annual Spaghetti Fundraiser co-chaired by Russ and Kay Seelig.

 

The conventions are an amazing way to learn about the VFW and what we do, and the district meetings keep us in the loop on what is happening locally.

 

This year, like years in the past, the Spaghetti Dinner was amazing and I am so thankful to Russ, Kay and their crew for putting on this great event!

 

What I have learned so far is the amount of time our fellow comrades spend to pull all these events together and make our post look good. We, by definition are an organization of volunteerism and we are doing good, however there is always room to improve!

 

My goal is to get more people involved in volunteering and planning fundraisers and fun events to make our VFW one we can all be proud of. If you have ideas or want to jump in and volunteer, please reach out to me or any of our leadership for opportunities.

 

Commander Joe Tiffany

 

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. – Winston Churchill

 

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.

Post Members Build Community, Raise Money with Stew & Music

 

S&S Band
Post supporters listen to one of the bands and enjoy eating stew.

Comrades Potts and Tiffany organized and held two fundraisers at the post Mar. 16, 2019. The first fundraiser was an Irish stew feast that included game hunted by Potts in Texas. Chef Kay and her team of volunteers cooked the stew and fixings. Proceeds from the stew feast were to benefit a group of veterans traveling to Washington, D.C. in May.

 

The second fundraiser, aptly called Shamrocks & Shenanigans, featured three bands. Proceeds from the concerts benefited Post 3063’s Relief Fund, which benefits a variety of causes for local veterans in need. Overall the events were a success not only for raising money, but bringing members of the community together for a couple of good causes.