Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s December 2017 e-newsletter is available here. Highlights include From the Commander column; Boy Scouts Receive Donation from Post; Why Use Vetverify.org and ID.me; Auxiliary Coordinating Holiday Food Drive; 48-Star Flag Available; Survey Finds Military Vets are More Likely to be Scam Victims; and In Memoriam.
News
From the Commander (December 2017)
By Pete Krawitz
November, as predicted, was a very busy month for the post. Comrade Guncay coordinated this year’s Veterans Day VA hospital visit. It was one of the biggest turnouts we’ve had in recent years with over 20 volunteers. I’d like to thank all that attended to include our sponsored Boy Scout Troop, Magnolia / Ballard Troop 80, who came out in full force this year. Our color guard was in high demand and took part in a few events. Additionally, some of the leadership team members have been working closely with the district leadership team to plan the future of our Auxiliary.
As many of you probably already know, our longtime Auxilary President, Margaret Phillips, stepped down from her position as of 1-November. We are now looking for someone to pick up where Margaret left off and lead the Auxiliary. There will be a special election held during the next Auxiliary meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Please get the word out! Remember, it’s not just spouses that are eligible for the auxiliary. Please visit https://vfwauxiliary.org/join-us/eligibility-information/ for the eligibility criteria.
The holidays give many of us an opportunity to slow down a little and spend some time with our friends and family. When Clare and I first moved to Seattle in 2014, our closest family member was over 2,000 miles away. While this was nothing new, especially after numerous overseas assignments, this was the first time celebrating a holiday without our military family. I’m thankful we found Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063. The special holiday social events, in particular, have been the source of some great memories and friendships. Hopefully, many of you will be able to make it out to the post on the Dec. 21.
On a more somber note, our charter will remain draped in December to mark the passing of yet another one of our WWII veterans. Comrade Herb Leake recently passed away. During the holidays, please keep the families of Comrade Leake and many of the other Comrades that we have lost this year.
Clare and I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
In Memoriam (December 2017)
During the December business meeting, the post charter will be draped with a black cloth for the following comrade who recently passed away. The charter will stay draped for 30 days in their honor.
Herbert R. Leake – U.S. Army; World War II Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation; Aide to General McArthur; Retired as Lieutenant Colonel, Army National Guard; 41st Division, 162nd Infantry
48-Star Flag Available
Auxiliary Coordinating Holiday Food Drive
The Post 3063 Auxiliary is collecting nonperishable portable snack items at the post during the holidays. Cash and gift cards will also be accepted. All proceeds will benefit homeless clients of the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC). For more information, contact Donna Limric at 206-852-5434.
