Pearl Harbor remembrance, Lunch, Voice of Democracy &
Patriots Pen Banquet, General Meeting
Post 11453 annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance and more: Saturday, December 2, 2023, noon, First
Christian Church. The lunch and programs should run until 1300 and
immediately following, we will conduct our December post meeting.
Please RSVP by
November 25, 2023 to Commander Tripp or use website "contact us" with
how many people will be attending the event. We look forward to seeing everyone
that can attend. It will be a great time.
11/13/2023
Justin Tripp
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Meadowlark Market
What are our Meadowlark friends up to?
Details for Meadowlark Market October 28th
Updated
Meadowlark Market October 28th 9am-3pm Blue Federal Credit Union 2401 E.
Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne Arts, Crafts, Fine Foods, Food Trucks FREE Admission
Donations of Gloves, Hats & Socks Appreciated! Starla Sexton 307-214-3340
or email meadowlarkmkt@gmail.com
Our Post volunteered 40 hours of labor on Saturday, October 14, 2023
to help our Veterans' Rock friends clean house and collect over $2000
in cash donations. The people of our community are truly THE best.
The cash donations reduced the inventory by half and many people of
the local community received great deals. Additionally, many of the
leftover items where donated to Goodwill--thanks Gil.
Well done everyone!
Our good friends at Veterans' Rock need to reduce their stockpile of
goods and create some cash flow. Help them to help our brother and
sister veterans by participating in this sale, and sharing the
information about the event. Download, print, and share this Flyer to
help publicize this event.
Veterans’ Rock Thrift Store Closing
Veterans’ Rock Thrift Store will be closing. The last day of thrift
store business will be Tuesday, October 31. In the last year, Veterans’
Rock has assisted more and more veterans and active-duty military in
need with food, clothing and furniture. The thrift store space is needed
so they can have more of what is needed to build a healthy,
self-sustaining life. They will continue to seek out other fund-raising
opportunities to support the mission of "Assisting veterans and their
families through supportive services.” Stop by and find some treasures
at their Blow-Out Parking Lot Sale across from Veterans’ Rock at 614
South Greeley Highway, Saturday, October 14 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Veterans' Rock has two vehicles to give to veterans who are working
or going to school riding a bike or walking and who would benefit from
having a vehicle.
The application is attached. The deadline is Friday, November 10, 2023. Please call if you have any questions.
For Post 11453 to be wholly successful at
this event we will need lots of participation from our members and others willing
to assist. Please sign up to help.
Post Commander Tripp was recently interviewed for Know WYO. This
Podcast is currently being edited and will hopefully soon be available.
Know WYO is also hoping to interview some other Post members. Stay tuned.
A what?
pod·cast
noun
noun: podcast; plural noun: podcasts
a
digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a
computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new
installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.
6/15/2023
Jim Bush
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Appreciation BBQ
FREE Military Appreciation BBQ for all Armed Forces Members
FREE Military Appreciation BBQ for all Armed Forces Members
To all Military, Reserve, Veterans & their families
Annette visited with us at our bicycle round up; see what she is up to.
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
Blue Federal Credit Union
2401 E. Converse Ave.
Direct questions to Annette Williams
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
5/14/2023
Jim Bush
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Day of Service 2023
Success!
May 6, 2023
Bicycle collection,
Bake Sale, Membership Drive, Poppy Drive. We collected 25 bikes, raised funds
for the Veterans Rock, gained a new member, and raised funds for our Post
Relief Fund. The details will be posted here shortly. For now see the pictures
in our Photo Gallery.
Special thanks to GFWC XJWC
and GFWC Meadowlarks for baking and staffing the tables. Also a big thank you
to Town and Country Liquors for the use of their parking lot. And as always thank
you to the great people of Laramie County and the surrounding area; we really enjoyed
visiting with you.
5/6/2023
Jim Bush
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My VFW App
Not Authorized by National HQ
From: VFW Communications
Date: April 4, 2023 at 11:23:22 AM MDT
To: VFW Communications
Subject:FW: Notice Regarding "Important Message from the My VFW App"
Department leaders,
It
has come to our attention that the sales solicitation below is being
distributed to VFW Departments and potentially, Posts. Please note this
is an independent company with which the VFW
has no affiliation. National has not endorsed this product, nor has it
authorized the usage of the VFW name and marks.
Thank you,
VFW Communications
From: My VFW App Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 3:59 PM To: Subject: Important Message from the My VFW App
Important Message
We
are excited to inform
you of a new development in regards to the cost of the My VFW app. We
are happy to announce that because of a generous donation from a
National Benefactor, the new cost of the app is only $47.50 per month.
Our
team has been working for over a year to develop the tools and
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in new ways. The app has proven to lower costs, increase member
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Sign Up today and experience all of the amazing benefits of the My VFW app for your Post!
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You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
4/4/2023
VFW Communications
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2023 VFW Day of Service
BIG plans for this year's VFW Day of Service.
Day of Service
May 6, 2023 10am - 2pm
Across the highway from Veterans Rock
614 South Greeley Highway, Cheyenne, WY
Bicycle Round-up
Bake Sale
Membership Drive
Poppy Drive
The second
annual VFW Day of Service is May 6, 2023. This event unites veterans across
America around a common goal—showing the nation the impact veterans make in
their communities.
VFW Post 11453
is honoring this commitment by holding a bicycle roundup and bake sale on that
day at 614 South Greeley Highway. Bicycles and proceeds from the bake sale will
go to Veterans’ Rock, a non-profit that provides rock-solid support to veterans
in the form of household items, food, help with housing and jobs, and the list
goes on. Joining us in our efforts are two Cheyenne clubs: GFWC XJWC and GFWC
Meadowlarks.
In addition to
the roundup and bake sale, VFW Post 11453 will be distributing poppies and
taking donations. As always, poppy donations go to help our veterans. We will
also welcome any potential VFW members to come talk to us at our booth. Check eligibility requirements.
Come on by with
your donated bike and your sweet tooth!
We’d like to
thank Town & Country for allowing us to hold this event in their parking
lot.
Please stop by to donate a bicycle, cash, time or just to visit. VFW Post 11453 will also be accepting applications for membership into the Post, but you do not have to be a member to help with this event.
VFW Post 11453 Day of Service PDF updated Mar 20, 2023 (Portable Document Format) download and print as many as you need on letter sized paper.
the ratio of this jpg is intended to be used to print 4"x6" photos but can be used in other ways.
3/30/2023
Trish
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Need a Tax Break?
Do you qualify for the Laramie County Property Tax Veterans Exemption? Have you set this up in the past? Have you renewed this year?
If qualified this will save you about $213/year. If you don't want it--donate it to Post 11453. See Tax Relief on the Laramie County Assessor' webpage.
To renew phone 307.633.4232 during business hours.
For initial sign up visit the Assessors office 309 West 20th St, Ste 1100, Cheyenne, WY
82003.
4/8/2024
Jim Bush
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Who is Keeping Secrets?
VFW Info for State Archives
Wyoming State Archives is seeking history
Any VFW member in Wyoming who may have historical information about
the State VFW or their individual Posts, i.e. old newsletters, notices,
announcements, minutes, etc stored in their basement or attic, we have
established a collection at the Wyoming State Archives. They are
thrilled to have started a collection for us! Help document Wyoming
history by adding VFW info to the archive. Please spread the word.
Contact me via VFW11453.org contact with any questions or needing to figure out a way to get
the items to Cheyenne and in the archive.
We welcome Military Veterans to inquire about VFW membership.
The general public is invited to stop by for a visit (we love to chat), pick up a Poppy, and make a donation if you wish.
Contact Jim Rish for further details.
;^)
11/9/2022
Jim Bush
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IN-COUNTRY
A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher
Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam. He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.
He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country". The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.
There is a new cartoon everyday.
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