News

Commander’s Corner (July 2023)

By Alyson Teeter

Happy New Year! ICYMI, July is the start of the VFW year. We have a new leadership team and goals for the next year. There isn’t enough space to properly recap last year’s highlights but we accomplished so much, inside and outside the post, with our membership and the community. Let’s use this momentum to keep making positive change! I’m focused on balancing our budget, increasing our membership (from 92 to 110%), event participation, and community outreach. Read more about our 2023-2024 goals at tinyurl.com/yfh8tk3n.

We can’t meet our basic requirements without volunteer power so that means we need a solid team to pitch in. The bulk of the volunteer work shouldn’t fall on a couple shoulders. Thank you to those who stepped up to volunteer in the past year, continuing your service.

I need your ideas and feedback! Contact me at [email protected].

Seahawks Day of Service

Shoutout to the Seattle Seahawks, Urban ArtWorks, and The Mission Continues!

We can’t thank you enough for your incredible community service projects at our our post June 9. Your dedication, passion, and hard work will make a lasting impact on our community.

The Seattle Seahawks, your presence and support have lifted our spirits and reminded us of the power of teamwork both on and off the field. Your commitment to making a difference in the lives of veterans is truly inspiring. We are proud to have you as our hometown team!

Urban Artworks, your artistic talents have brought life and color to our VFW post. The murals you have created are a beautiful tribute to our veterans and their service. Your dedication to using art as a means of positive change is commendable.

The Mission Continues, your unwavering commitment to empowering veterans and strengthening communities is remarkable. Your volunteers have worked tirelessly to enhance our VFW post, ensuring it remains a welcoming place for our veterans and their families. Your service is truly invaluable.

To the incredible individuals from all three organizations, we are grateful for your time, energy, and effort. You have not only improved the physical space of our VFW post, but you have also uplifted our spirits and reminded us of the power of unity and service. Thank you for making a difference and for honoring our veterans.

Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more compassionate community. Let’s keep inspiring each other and making positive change happen!

In Memoriam: Bert Usitalo

In Memoriam
Comrade Bert Usitalo, age 87, of Seattle, passed away on Feb. 11, 2023. He served in the U.S. Army with time in Korea from 1956-1957. At our May business meeting, we draped the post charter with a black cloth, and it will remain draped for 30 days in his honor. Rest in peace, comrade.

ROTC Award presentation at UW

Senior Vice Commander Mark English presented the VFW’s ROTC Award to freshman AFROTC UW cadet, Huy Tran, during the University of Washington’s Joint Service Review May 26. Cadet Tran received the award, medal and $100 check for being highly ranked by his peers.