Grand Island VFW Post 9249

Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post #9249
2007
2121 Grand Island Blvd.
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Commander - Dan McMahon

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VFW Officers 2006-2007: Commander Daniel B. McMahon, Senior Vice-Commander Michael Mehltretter Sr., Junior Vice-Commander Raymond Briggs, Quartermaster Richard Lozo Sr., Surgeon Levant Becker, Judge Advocate Joe Synakowski, Chaplain Michael Rogan, Trustees Jim Skindell, Jerry Korzen, Michael Cutini and Adjutant Damon Wright.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Officers 2006: President Sue McMahon, Senior Vice-President Rose Mary Wojick Junior Vice President Lisa Lozo, Secretary Linda Lozo, Treasurer Bridget McMahon, Chaplain Terri Majewicz, Guard Kathleen Blake, Conductress Liane Dahlberg, and Trustee Joanne Lozo
VFW Mens Auxiliary Officers 2006: President Mark Gollwitzer, Senior Vice President Dave Brice, Junior Vice President Steve DeMarco, Treasurer Bruce Wojick Sr., Secretary Pat Patterson, Chaplain Don Tranter, and Conductor Rick Brice.

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest Winners Receive Awards - May 2007

(Left) Mary Ann, Danielle, Nicole and William Nash --- (right) Winning entry from Nicole Nash

(left) Mary Ann Nash, Post 9249 Commander Dan McMahon, Ladies Auxiliary Senior Vice President Rose Mary Wojick, Nicole Nash, Auxiliary President Sue McMahon, Chairman Kathy Mehltretter, and William Nash --- (right) Danielle's art work
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   The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249's Ladies Auxiliary, Tuesday evening, May 15, 2007, announced this year's winner and runner-up of the VFW Patriotic Art Contest. The winner is Nicole Nash and her sister, Danielle is the runner-up. Present for the ceremony and award presentation, in addition to Nicole and Danielle were their parents, William and Mary Ann Nash of Grand Island. Danielle and Nicole are in the 11th grade at Grand Island High school.

Mother's Day Brunch At VFW Post #9249 - 2007
   Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will host a Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2007 at the Post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Call 773-6343 for reservations. The Mother's Day brunch will include Scrambled Eggs and Sausage, Ham, Danish, Lasagna w/Meatballs. Chicken-Ala King over Biscuits, Egg Plant Parm, Stuffed Peppers, Shrimp, Macaroni, Assorted Veggies and Coffee, Tea and Juices. $10.00/per person. Seating is limited.

St. Pat's Party, Dinner At VFW Post - 2007
   Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will host a Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the post. The event will also feature a small basket raffle and 50-50 drawing. Those donating one non-perishable food item will receive one free dessert. The public is invited.

Hospitalized Veterans Week
Remembering the Hospitalized Wounded - 2007
   The members of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post #9249 remind the community that the week of February 11-17, 2007 is being devoted to veterans confined to hospital wards in VA medical centers. Let's not forget them, especially during this week, set aside annually to show gratitude. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have taken a heavy toll on American bodies. Many of these wounded are not returned to duty, and face grueling months, if not years, of hospitalization.
   Though Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center receive the most publicity, please keep in mind that other military hospitals exist nationwide. Moreover, now that the wounded are being discharged as civilians, VA hospitals treat a number of younger veterans. Besides them, older generations of veterans find themselves bedridden for a variety of ailments. Those with few or no family members especially enjoy visits and/or gifts.
   To celebrate Hospitalized Veterans Week, please visit the Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project at http://www.veteransvoices.org, which promotes writing as a therapeutic outlet for hospitalized veterans.

VFW Sponsors February Spaghetti Dinner - 2007
   Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will host an All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, February 24th, or until sold out. Cost of the dinner, being held at the Post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., is $6.00 per person with a Senior Citizen early bird special for $5.00 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Extra meat balls and the ladies' famous desserts will be available. For more information call 772-6343. Click for"more information.

VFW Patriot's Pen Award Ceremony - Sarah A. Stanczyk Local And County Winner - Jan. 2007

(Left) Kenneth Rogoza, Connor Middle School; VFW Chairperson Kathleen Blake; Brandan Stone, St. Stephen School; winner Sarah A. Stanczyk, Connor Middle School; Kevin M. Gilas, St. Stephen School; Ladies Auxiliary President Sue McMahon; Katie Bierbraurer, St. Stephen School.
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    The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 presented awards to this year's Patriot's Pen finalists on Monday, January 29, 2007. Connor Middle School students entering the competition were required to write a 300-400-word essay on this year's selected patriotic topic, "Why I Am An American Patriot." The VFW Ladies Auxiliary presented gift certificates to the finalists. VFW Commander Dan McMahon congratulated the students for their efforts and explained that they can again participate in the Patriot's Pen contest next year due to the fact that they are all in 7th grade and the contest is open to all students in the middle school grades. The Commander also explained when the students move to the high school, they can participate in the VFW's Voice of Democracy Scholarship contest where the top national winner last year received a scholarship worth $30,000.
   Connor Middle School 7th grader Sarah A. Stanczyk's essay was the Post's winning entry and also the County VFW award winning entry. Following the ceremonies the Post hosted a reception for the students and their parents.

VFW, Golden Age Club Combine Efforts For Troops Overseas - Jan. 2007

(Left) VFW Commander Dan McMahon, Nonnie Carroll, Lorraine Wilcox, Jeanne Anstett and Maxine Eldridge
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   Grand Island Golden Age Club members purchased caps for use by the military service personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Golden Agers originally planned to knit the same type of hats and send them out, however they found a nearby store going out of business and purchased them at a discounted price. After receiving a call from the Golden Age Center, Commander Daniel McMahon of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 offered to include the hats in the Post’s weekly CARE package shipment. Dan picked up the donated hats from the Golden Age Club members on Friday morning, January 19, 2007 and turned them over to Lee Dahlberg, CARE Package chairperson, who has shipped over 160 packages overseas. Lee assured the Commander that she would be happy to include the hats in her weekly packages.

VFW Hosts Meatloaf Contest and Dinner - 2007
   Members of the Charles N. DeGlopper VFW Post 9249 will host a meatloaf contest and dinner with judging at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2007 and dinner (mashed potatoes, gravy and corn) served from 4 p.m. until gone. Meatloaf entries in a 9x5" dish must be at the Post by 2 p.m. Saturday, January 27. A $25 prize will be awarded for the best meatloaf entered. There is an entry fee and sign-up is at the post. For more information, contact Mark, 773-3058 or Rosemary, 773-5137.

VFW Ladies Sponsor January Souper Soup Night - 2007
   Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will host their All You Can Eat Soup and Salad Nite from 4-7 p.m., or until gone, Saturday, January 20, 2007 at the Post, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Cost is $5. An Early Bird Special will be held from 4-5 p.m. at the reduced price of $4.50. The event will feature Turkey Noodle, Beef Barley and Ham & Potato Soup. Take outs and Desserts are also available.

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