News

181 BSB Change of Command

On June 7 Comrades Teeter and Salazar attended the Washington National Guard‘s 181st Brigade Support Battalion’s Change of Command and Change of Responsibility Ceremony at the Seattle Armory. The 181 BSB is the post’s adopted unit so we bid farewell LTC Amanda Ranney (pic 1) and CSM Troy Martin and thanked them for strengthening our bonds between the BSB and the VFW. Congratulations to LTC Brooke Muhich (pic 2) and CSM Thomas Rushing on their new assignments and we look forward to future collaborations with them and the BSB! The Adopt-a-Unit Program assists in building relationships between the VFW and our military members.

Meet our new intern: Brian Rodrigues

We’re excited to introduce Brian Rodrigues, our new VA Work-Study Intern at VFW Post 3063. Brian is a Navy veteran currently pursuing a master’s degree in social work. He’s been attending classes at Seattle Central and plans to transfer to the University of Washington this fall.

Brian brings a unique flair to our team, with a passion for both fashion and sports. Don’t be surprised if you see him sporting a different, colorful outfit every time you meet him!

Brian will be in the office to assist our service officer and perform outreach regarding VA benefits on the following days and times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Through the VA work-study program, veterans who are three-quarter or full-time students in a college degree, vocational, or professional program can “earn while they learn” with a VA work-study allowance. This program allows veterans to gain valuable work experience while continuing their education.

We’re thrilled to have Brian on board and look forward to the energy and expertise he will bring to our post. Please join us in welcoming him!

We need your help for the Ballard SeafoodFest

Post 3063’s biggest, local outreach event of the year is the annual Ballard SeafoodFest. We’ve reserved an information booth for July 13-14 and we need post comrades and (family members!) to help staff the booth. The schedule and details are linked here; feel free to put yourself on the schedule or contact Aly at [email protected]. Ideally two to three people will sign up per shift.

Thank you in advance to everyone who is willing to take time out from a summer weekend to help with an effort that’s critical for connecting with the local community and recruiting new members.

Mission+Vision feedback needed

Post members worked with a facilitator in May and June to develop a list of core values and draft mission and vision statements for Post 3063. Notes from the strategy sessions are available here. 

Leadership will use the mission and vision statements to guide our strategy for potential redevelopment.

As you review the draft statements, keep in mind our list of core values (foundational concepts guiding our decisions for the mission and vision): Service, Camaraderie, Family, Community, Home, Patriotism, Diversity, Honor, Independence, Adaptive

The survey is open and available at https://forms.gle/fmejXzBGu3ejiEtg8. Please vote by July 10! We’ll review the results and deliberate at the July 11 business meeting.