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Commander’s Corner: January 2025

Comrades,

As we close out 2024 and look toward 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous work we’ve accomplished together at Post 3063. It’s been an honor to serve as your commander for the past three years. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and built a foundation that ensures our post remains a vibrant and impactful part of our community.

This year I encourage each of you to consider how you can help shape the future of our post. In March, we’ll hold elections for the next slate of officers, and I want to emphasize how critical it is for new leadership to step forward. Fresh ideas, new energy, and diverse perspectives are essential to our continued growth and relevance.

While I plan to stay involved in communications and community relations, I believe the time has come for others to take the helm. I’m confident that among our membership are passionate individuals ready to carry forward our mission of serving veterans, their families, and our community. If you’ve ever considered stepping into a leadership role or supporting the post in a greater capacity, now is the time to take that step.

Let’s work together in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition, continuing to build on the progress we’ve made. I look forward to seeing many of you at our meetings and events and hearing your ideas for how we can make 2025 another successful year for VFW Post 3063.

Thank you for the trust and support you’ve shown me over the past three years. Here’s to a new year of opportunity and success for our post!

In comradeship,
Aly Teeter, Commander

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!

Post makes yearly charitable donations

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!