POST & AUXILIARY MEETINGS

3RD Thursday both 7 p.m.

Benson VFW Post 2503

OCTOBER 2019 www.VFWPost2503.org

(402)-571-8397

POST 2503 OFFICERS 2018-2019 Commander: Mike Rosso Vice Commander: Ross Winn Jr. Vice Commander: Al Dorn

Quartermaster: Dan Raabe Chaplain: Rod Rickels

Surgeon: Terrence White Judge Advocate: Tom Penke

Officer of the Day: Sharon Cooper Adjutant: Larry Quilliam

Guard: Ron Karm Service Officer: Bob Brown

AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2018-2019

President: Lynn Krause

Sr. Vice President: Terri Pelletier

Jr. Vice President: Judy Erb

Treasurer: Sue Stark

Secretary: Luanne Rosso

Chaplain: Nora Van Cleave

Conductress: Marcia Jones

Guard: Linda Humphrey

Honor Guard Meeting

2nd Thursday every month

7:00 pm

From the Auxiliary President

Hello Auxiliary Members: Auxiliary members there are a few things I would like to inform you about: 1

st- I would like to thank all who have sent in money for

the Bakeless Bake Sale; your generosity is greatly appre-ciated. As I stated before, this money goes into a fund to help our Veterans and without your help our programs would be limited. So THANK YOU again! 2

nd- If you as an Auxiliary member should get the horrible

disease called cancer, please call me at (402) 553-7562) or call the treasurer at (402) 676-4523. If you are hospital-ized (DOES NOT INCLUDE OUTPATIENT), the Auxiliary has a fund that pays $35 per day you are in the hospital. National also has what is called a Cancer Grant that you can apply for. This is for a member in good standing, meaning your dues are current and you have been a member for 1 year. As a member of the Auxiliary you can apply for 2 grants, but they cannot be for same claim and have to be a year apart. 3

rd- For deceased Auxiliary members (again a member in

good standing) the Auxiliary offers a Memorial service at no charge. A family member needs to contact the Presi-dent Lynn Krause at (402) 553-7562.) But we need at least 2 days notice. I know you are tired of me repeating the same thing, but we still need a few more members to pay their dues. New members are $24.00 a year. Dues for members renewing their membership are $19.00 a year. Don’t forget to pay your dues. Life information cost is on bottom right corner of application. Loyally Submitted, Lynn Krause President 402-553-7562

TAILGATE AT THE POST SATURDAYS in OCTOBER

BRING A SNACK TO SHARE

NORTHWESTERN 10/5 MINNESOTA 10/12

INDIANA 10/26 PURDUE 11/2

From the Commander Greetings: First of all, I would like to thank the men and the woman who

gave up their Labor Day to cook hot dogs and to promote our

Post at Cabela’s Sporting Goods: Gary Krause, Al & Micky

Dorn, Larry Quilliam, and Ross Winn. You did a great job!

As most of you know, Linda Humphrey (Head Chef) has been

taking some time off to recoup. In her absence, the kitchen

cooks have been doing a fantastic job keeping the Hamburger

Nights going well and keeping the diners happy, A BIG THANKS

to all of you!

We have had a number of Post members in the hospital or have

passed. Please keep them and their families in your thoughts

and prayers.

We will have an Oktoberfest party Sunday, October 27th from 2

till 5 with a polka band, brats, and beer. Please plan to attend.

Your thoughts and ideas are very important to the Post. I would

like to see more members come to Post meetings and share

your ideas with the membership.

Also, if you know of anyone eligible to join the VFW, encourage

them to become a member.

The Post will be open Monday November 11th for Veterans Day

for our annual spaghetti dinner, and this year we will be having a

silent auction on some nice items thanks to Tom Penke. They

will be on display in the north room later this month.

RESPECT

Mike Rosso - Commander - VFW Post 2503

AUXILIARY MEMBERS! From the Auxiliary Treasurer, If you have moved in the past year, contact me to update your address at (402)676-4523). We have received several letters back that are undeliverable. We also need to update out records. Thank You, Sue Stark

CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE:

A HUNTING WE WILL GO

A Boy Scout leader came to my home and

asked if I would join the BSA. No, Dad

said. He told me that he would teach me

all about the great outdoors. Dad was

once a farmer and later a cowboy. He

would teach me how to hunt and fish.

2 Peter 1:3-4: Jesus called us by His glo-

ry and goodness. Through these He gave

us the very great and precious promise.

How about this funny about the optimist

and the pessimist: The optimist and his

dog went duck hunting with his buddy,

the pessimist. When a duck was downed

at the far end of the lake, the dog would

fetch it. This dog could run on top of the

water. The optimist asked the pessimist

what he thought of that. The pessimist

said, Well, that dog can’t swim.

With much love,

Rev Rod—Go Big Red!

—SAVE THE DATE— TRIVIA GAME NIGHT

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 6 PM REGISTRATION GAME: 7 PM to 10 PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THE SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER To raise funds for the RiteCare Speech and Language Clinics through the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha. RiteCare Clinics

provide evaluations and therapy to any child in Nebraska with a speech or language disorder, providing them the necessary

services to ensure the child a bright future. Call 402-342-1300 for more information.

OCTOBER 26th 9 am—3 pm

AT THE POST!

BAKE SALE, RAFFLE,

LUNCH, FACE PAINTING!

TWO ROOMS OF VENDORS

NEBRASKA GAME on TV

DRINK SPECIALS IN THE

CANTEEN

WANTED!!

DONATED

BAKED

GOODS

TO SELL WITH THE

VETERANS DAY

SPAGHETTI DINNER

AT THE POST. CONTACT

Nora at 402-571-5213

VETERANS DAY SILENT AUCTION

THESE ITEMS AND MORE WILL BE AUCTIONED AND SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON

VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, AT THE POST.

IF YOU HAVE AN ITEM TO DONATE FOR THE AUCTION, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS PENKE ON

THE HONOR GUARD PHONE AT 402-619-6057

BOOKCASE NORITAKE CHINA SHOTGUN GUN CASE BLACK-POWDER PISTOL

JUDGES NEEDED!!

PATRIOTS PEN AND VOICE OF DEMOCRACY ENTRIES

WILL BE JUDGED ON SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2019

BEGINNING AT 1 PM.

PLEASE CONTACT SHARON COOPER AT 402-492-9004

OR AT purplebelt@cox.net

WIN A TRIP TO FORMER BATTLEFIELDS IN VIETNAM

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is now accepting entries for its annual "Return

to Vietnam" trip drawing. If you received a Purple Heart for being wounded in

Vietnam, you could be one of nine lucky veterans to win this in-country tour

from April 16-29, 2020. Send entries to: Adjutant General; Attn: Vietnam Trip;

VFW National Headquarters; 406 W. 34th Street; Kansas City, MO 64111

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT VFW POST 2503

Sponsored by

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION BENSON POST 112

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th at 8AM to 11AM

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V.F.W. Post 2503

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NOTICE: All articles should be in the Newsletter Box, IN WRITING, at the Post no later than SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19th, for

the NOVEMBER Newsletter. If articles are not submitted by the deadline, they will have to

wait for the next newsletter. Thank you.

From Your Honor Guard Captain Tom Penke

MILITARY RITES: AUGUST 2019 Military Members Deceased Cemetery # Hours 8/02/2019 Edward D. Reeder Calvary 5 15

8/03/2019 Thomas J. Nealon Resurrection 6 18 8/05/2019 Bobbie C. Uhlig Forest Lawn 9 27 8/09/2019 Ronald K. Parsonage Evergreen 9 27

8/10/2019 John Neary Calvary 7 21 8/13/2019 Floyd Samson Forest Lawn 8 24 8/13/2019 Eric Rehn Omaha National 9 27 8/17/2019 Duane Starman Resurrection 9 27 8/21/2019 Norman Grashorn Westlawn 8 24 8/22/2019 Edward Reed Sr. Omaha National 5 15 8/24/2019 Al Monico Holy Sepulchre 8 24

8/24/2019 Joseph Citta Sr. Westlawn 8 24 8/28/2019 Charles Giddens Roeder Chapel 7 21 8/28/2019 James H. Huston Omaha National 9 27 8/29/2019 James Ford Omaha National 8 24

*Post Member

• Month Total: 15 Funerals, 115 Member Participation, 345 Hours

CANTEEN HOURS Monday Closed

Tues. thru Thur. 4:00 pm—10:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm—10:00 pm Saturday Noon—10:00 pm Sunday Noon—8:00 pm

SEE INSIDE FOR:

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

CRAFT SHOW

OKTOBERFEST

ROOM RENTALS

Please keep in mind that the Post is available for your meeting/party plans, Monday through Friday during the

day. Contact Geri Brown at 402-943-9067 to reserve your date. Spread the word to your friends and family.

The Post looks great decorated for weddings, birthdays, and graduation parties.

HONOR GUARD - Thank you to all the dedicated Honor Guard members for their participation. We still are in a need for new members for the Honor Guard. If you need information on how to sign up, ask one of the Honor Guard members. We will help you. Thank You for your

service. - Capt. Tom Penke/ Honor Guard Captain

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Checks Only—No Cash / Return this form to the Post

The Post is selling Memorial Bricks around the memorial walk and flag. Memorial Bricks are being sold by Post

2503 to be put around the outside of the Memorial flag pole. These bricks will cost $60.00 each. They will be for VFW, Auxiliary, AMVET & Auxiliary members, their families, and people they sponsor. They will be memorials for living or deceased people. They will be ordered once a year on April 1st, for installation by Memorial Day each year. Max 16 spaces per line, 3 lines, and cost $60.00 per brick.

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