Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063
"No One Does More for Veterans"
Post 3063 was proud to represent at the annual University of Washington Joint Service Review Awards Ceremony on May 22. The post provided an award and $100 to a cadet from each service for outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability. Congratulations to the following cadets!
Air Force – Cadet Jaden Walls
Army – CDT Kellie J. Weaver
Navy – MIDN Alex Taller (not in attendance)
We invite you to join us for the District 2 2025 Spring Brunch Fundraiser this Saturday, April 5 at Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063! VFW Post 3063 is an integral part of District 2, which encompasses VFW posts in the Seattle area, with several of our members serving in district leadership positions.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: Doors open at 10:30 AM | Brunch at 11:00 AM | Ends by 1:00 PM
Location: Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063 (2812 NW Market St, Seattle, WA)
Enjoy a delicious brunch cooked by our own Comrade Aaron Cook, featuring a Mimosa & Bloody Mary bar, plus a raffle featuring amazing gift baskets from local VFW posts.
Brunch Menu
Tickets:
Get your tickets on Eventbrite or email [email protected].
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!
Please share the following info with your families and friends! Entries are due Oct. 31.
High school students can enter the Voice of Democracy contest. In this program you write your response to the question of the year, record your oration presenting those thoughts, then enter our contest to win cash prizes. Please submit entries at bit.ly/3WlZ2Sf.
Middle school students can enter the Patriot’s Pen contest. This program is in the form of a written response to the question. It’s submitted to our post and winners progress up the ladder to big prizes. Please submit entries at bit.ly/3xMknLc.
Elementary students in grades 3, 4 & 5 are encouraged to enter the special Youth Essay program run by the Washington Department, Veterans of Foreign Wars. This program is also a written response to the question of the year. Here’s the link to the rules and entry form.
