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S t a n l e y E . B a n k s , S r.Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 1000312863 Old Meridian St, Carmel IN 46033(317) 846-0917vfwcarmel@yahoo.com - www.vfw10003.orgEditor/Publisher Richard LeirerCommander Joel W atsonNEXT Regular & Auxiliary meeting is Monday 9 November 2020 at 6:30PMGreeting,At this point, we have the post back up and running with great Thursday nightTreasure Hunt turn out, several successful events and also poker is up and running 3days a week! While this is exactly what we need to survive the Covid Pandemic weCAN NOT relax our safety protocol! If you have a fever or feel sick please do thesmart thing, continue to wash your hands and wear masks when appropriate. The lastthing we want is for the county to go backwards and limit us again so lets all do ourpart.I am sure it may be a conversation piece, but I want everyone to know, we WILL behosting our annual Thanksgiving dinner and Gina has volunteered to do the meal as shehas done so many years in the past, stop in to help and enjoy the meal and say hi, shedoes miss everyone! Sr Vice, Ken and his lovely wife have donated the hams and StateJr Vice, Richard and his lovely wife have donated the turkey's, Don and Charlotte aredonating Raffle items so look for tip boards for items to help for thanksgiving.A reminder, the newsletter will cease mailing with the next one and I have not receivedany feedback stating that people rely on the mailing, so please help me keep everyoneinvolved! Second note is we still need Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy entry's soif you have any grandkids or kids in the school system this is a great opportunity to tryto earn college money.I was at the post for the monthly drawing with the one other person this past month,don't miss out on the chance to win this money!!Everyone, please ensure we have a current email address so we can keep you up to date.Joel WatsonCommanderGOD BLESS OUR VETERANS AND MAY GOD BLESSTHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAThe Post is better with you there!
Auxiliary President - Randall KirkHello all veterans and fellow auxiliary folks!The Saturday breakfasts have continued to be a very good success with joint efforts from the regulars and auxiliary members! We could always use more volunteers though, even if it’s one time or once a month! Please comein and support your post! It has also worked good with the every other Saturday with the American Legion. It’snice to work together!We had a great turn out and great success for the steak dinner on Saturday October 17th and as always the musicby Kem was great and Luke did a great job with our own Trevor Nelson doing the sound and lighting and technical things! We will be having a Halloween party on Saturday October 31st with Karaoke by Jayme Sams! Socome out and enjoy it music starts at 7pm and come sing away!I hope everyone is staying safe during this crazy time and don’t forget to get out and vote come November 3rd!Please come out and support your comrades and post! I will close for now wishing you the very best and GodBless America and God Bless Our Troops !Yours trulyRandall KirkAuxiliary PresidentSr Vice Commander Ken LangeOctober was another good month for the Post. Two really successful events were the War Dogspresentation and Steak Dinner/Gun Raffle. Congratulations to Tim Pitchford on winning the gun!On another high note, Texas Hold-Em Poker has started again and bringing in a nice number ofplayers. Check on Facebook the Post website or Constant Contact for times and all other listings.Our next Post meeting(s) will be on Mon Nov 9th. Volunteers are always needed and very muchappreciated, please consider helping your Post out with any event. Thank you to all the Regularand Auxiliary Members who constantly step up to keep the Post running! Membership! The Postis always seeking new members. It is definitely a team effort!! “If you see them, snatch them.”Semper FiKen LangeAuxiliaryAnnual FoodDriveDonation Boxat the Post,help us feedfamilies duringthe holidays!VeteransHelpingVeterans
Quartermaster Gaming ReportNovember 2020Treasure Hunt is 8,500.00ONLY 7 NUMBERS REMAINCHANGES EACH WEEKPlayers must be 21 years old.On Thursday night the Post is Open to the Public! The public can play Treasure Hunt,Wall Machines, and Pull Tabs. But, not Daily, Weekly and Monthly draws.Amounts change after each draw.Service Officer Information10/20/2020Tom Blandford is available at 317*902*1577 or tom.blandford@yahoo.comVeteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1Emergency situations for Veterans. The IDVA (Indiana Dept. of Veteran Affairs) has money availablefor emergencies. Contact them at 317-327-3145. Or his office at 317-232-3910.Veteran Service Officer for Hamilton County is Lisa Charles vering from the War: A Guide for All Combat Veterans and spouses.www.amazon.com › . › Humanities › History › Asia “Recovering from the War” is asystematic investigation of the costs of war for veterans and their families, includinginformation on how to recover from combat trauma. The examples are from Vietnam, but the experience is universal, so the book is helpful to active duty service members . Also, it is most helpful to Veterans spouses and families.VFW OfficersCommanderSenior ViceJunior ViceAdjutantQuartermasterChaplinTrustee 1 YearTrustee 2 YearTrustee 3 YearJudge AdvocateSurgeonService OfficerJoel WatsonKen LangeAndy FitzgeraldSteve WyattTim McNallyRock EffronTim PitchfordRoger ConnTim HannonRob SmithTim PitchfordTom BlandfordAuxiliary OfficersPresidentSenior ViceJunior ViceSecretaryTreasurerChaplinConductress3rd Trustee2nd Trustee1st TrusteeGuardRandall KirkTerri LeirerLisa BartlettTeresa SnedigarTeresa SnedigarDiana CurtsCharlotte WestDenise HannonMike PraedJan PattonChuck Krise
https://www.in.gov/dva/Services AvailableMilitary Family Relief Fund Standard ApplicationMilitary Family Relief Fund COVID-19 Special ApplicationDisabled Hoosier Veteran License PlateTuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans, Children of PurpleHeart Recipients, and Children of POWsHigh School Diploma for WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam War VeteransHoosier Women Veterans ProgramIndiana Veterans Memorial and State Soldiers Home CemeteriesIndiana Veterans Home – Medical CareIndiana Veterans Home – Residential HousingPeddlers, Vendors, or Hawkers LicenseProperty Tax Deduction for Veterans and Spouses of KIAProperty Tax Deduction for Wartime VeteransProperty Tax Combination for Certain Disabled Wartime VeteransResidential Veteran Hunting and Fishing LicenseLUNCH SERVEDMonday thru Friday11am to 4pmLunch specials/menuRick O’LearyPresidentTEL: 317-417-2006FFL-CLASS 3/SOT DEALERrick@hoosierarmony.comWWW.HOOSIERARMORY.COM
Voice of DemocracyPARENTS – GRANDPARENTS - STUDENTSNeed money for college?For entry forms contact the Riley at 317-514-7430, the Carmel VFWPost, or visit the VFW’s website at: www.vfw.org search for“Scholarships” for additional information. The student entry deadlineto the VFW Post is October 31, 2020.Patriot’s PenPARENTS – GRANDPARENTS - STUDENTSNeed to start saving for college?For entry forms contact the Riley at 317-514-7430, the Carmel VFWPost, or visit the VFW’s website at: www.vfw.org search for“Scholarships” for additional information. The student entry deadlineto the VFW Post is October 31, 2020Through the Legislative efforts of the Big 4 - VFW, American Legion, DAV and AMVETS , we wereable to get the portion of Hwy 20 through northern Indianadesignated as the Medal of Honor Highway.This is an effort to get all of Hwy 20 from Maine to Oregon name Medal of Honor Highway.
STANLEY E. BANKS SR.VFW POST 1000312863 Old Meridian StCARMEL, IN 46032Or Current Resident**Last Paper Newsletter December 2020**Members in an effort to save money the Post has decided to discontinuemass printing and mailing the Newsletter. The Newsletter will still bepublished but only available online, www.vfw10003.org.The last mass printing and mailing will be the December 2020 issue.We will make exceptions for a few of our elderly members who do nothave access to a computer.If you do not have access to a computer pleasecontact the Post at 317-846-0917 or send us a letter.If you do not get regular emails from the Post concerning events andmeetings please make sure the Post has your correct email address.Email the Post at vfwcarmel@yahoo.com************IMPORTANT PLEASE READ**************
We had a great turn out and great success for the steak dinner on Saturday October 17th and as always the music . Tim McNally Rock Effron Tim Pitchford Roger Conn Tim Hannon Rob Smith Tim Pitchford Tom Blandford Auxiliary Officers Service Officer Information 10/20/2020 Tom Blandford is available at 317*902*1577 or tom.blandford@yahoo.com
