The Action Post on the Lake June/July 2016 • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2093 • Orlando, Florida www.VFWpost2093.org
Independence Day Celebration Bring the whole family out to the Post to celebrate America’s independence on Sunday, July 3rd. The party begins at 2:00 PM with music, food and fun. The DJ will continue to play until 5:00 PM. There will be a bounce house for the kids and lots of games and activities throughout the day. Karaoke with Martin begins at 5:00 PM in the Canteen and the fireworks display will start at dusk.
VFW STATEMENT ON ORLANDO SHOOTING TWO ARMY RESERVISTS HAVE NOW BEEN IDENTIFIED
Originally posted on VFW.org on June 17, 2016
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is extending its heartfelt condolences to all the families of the dead and wounded from the horrific shooting early Sunday morning at a nightclub in Orlando, Fla., by an alleged radicalized religious extremist. Included among the murdered were two members of the Army Reserve. Identified today was Spc. Angel CandelarioPadro, 28, who served in the Puerto Rico National Guard from January 2006 to 2012 before transferring to the U.S. Army Reserve. Identified earlier this week was Capt. Antonio Davon Brown, 30, who had deployed to Kuwait from April 2010 to March 2011. “No words can adequately express the grief and compassion the nation feels for the victims and their loved ones,” said VFW National Commander John A. Biedrzycki Jr., “just as there are no words that can adequately express the anger we feel toward those who bring war to our shores.”
Spc. Angel Candelario-Padro
Capt. Antonio Davon Brown
Boosters
2016/2017 Officers Post Officers
Commander: Russell Carpenter Senior Vice Commander: Leon Jones Junior Vice/Judge Advocate: Glenn Jackson Quartermaster/Adjutant: Gary Godard Quartermaster Sargent: Lee Wozniak
Glenn Bailey Pricilla Bailey Loretta Blumenauer Deloris Budenski Jack & Eilen Burbridge
Mary Cooper Smith
1 Year Trustee: James Pope
Philip Coppersmith Marilynn E. Dare
3 Year Trustee: Ray Fullard Service Officer: Charlie First
John Wayne Massaro
Richard Derwinis
Patric McDaniel Betty H. Plemmons
Kathleen Douglas
Joe & Betty Portoghese
Auxiliary Officers President: Jani Ramsey
Susan & Lorin Dupree
Jr. Vice: Cindy Stull Treasurer: Kathy Swoger
Genny Harvey Dave Hemlick
Chaplain: Shirley Colburn
John Rutcho Cynthia Sadler Theressa Seitzer Shirley Soule
Kathleen Emmons Patricia Golis
Jani &Sam Ramsey
Maurice & Sally Salamy
Patricia Eagle Corazon Ellixson
Secretary: Roxy Sands Conductress: Lori Loftis
Ginny Johnston Bob & Rita Leaky Lewis E. Maddox
LynDea Drury GW Dunn & JC Dunn
Sr. Vice: Kathy Godard
Richard “Curly” Hoskins, WWII Betty & Lee Jipp Bob & Doris Johnson Leon Jones
Barbara Calvert Ed Calvert
Chaplain/Surgeon: Samuel Ramsey 2 Year Trustee: George “Sarge” Piliogios
Joy Hoskins
Alice M. Sousa Mary Soyer
Bryan & Donna Hewitt
Elsie Turner Earl K. Wood
Vicki Hewitt
Guard: Open Patriotic Instructor: Josh Mendonca 1 Year Trustee: Susie Schiebel 2 year Trustee: Chrissy Campbell 3 year Trustee: Sharon Mabie
Congratulations to Vella Scally for winning the Ace of Spades jackpot!
15264 East Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32826 407-275-0705 or 321-600-9123 www.Rinaldis.com License No: CAC055565 The Newsletter is a monthly publication issued 12 times per year by VFW Post 2093, 4444 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804. Subscription is paid automatically as part of annual membership dues. Standard Postage paid at Orlando Florida, permit # 2010. Submissions may be sent via email to newsletter@vfwpost2093.org. 2
It’s been a very busy month here at Post 2093. We have had quite a bit going on and I would like to personally thank the members that have volunteered to help get some things done around the Post. Most of the building is painted and the landscape is flourishing. We have not gotten as many members to volunteer as I would like to see but all I can do is ask and hope that some of you can find time to help out. We are having our Independence Day celebration on the 3rd of July and hope to have a good crowd. We will have plenty to eat and drink and a bounce house/water slide for the kids to enjoy. We still need a couple of Post members to help out getting the meat shredded and food tables setup and ready for everyone to enjoy. So please sign up to help out and make the job easier for those that always volunteer.
My door is always open and anyone that has something they wish to discuss, please feel free to contact me. I still work, sometimes more than 50 hours a week, but you can reach me by phone. If you don't already have my number the canteen has it as well as all of the Post officers. If i do not answer immediately I will call you back as soon as I am able. If you have a problem with something and don't want to call me, my office door has a mail slot where you can drop a note anytime and I will get back with you as early as possible. Happy Independence Day!
Russell Carpenter - Go Army!
Chaplain’s Corner Thought for the day! He who angers you conquers you. We lost a great member this month—Harry Wright. Even though Harry was not a Post member, he was a member of our Honor Guard, Past Men's Auxiliary President and, most recently, a member of the Auxiliary. Harry was very active in our Post for many years and was well liked. Our prayers go to his family and many friends for the loss of a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. Harry, You are missed. There will be a Celebration of Life for Harry on July 10th at 2:30 PM. Bingo has recently started back in the large hall and they need the help of Post and Auxiliary members to work it to make this a success. We all benefit by working together.
Support your newly elected officers, they were your choices. stand behind them and help out wherever you can. Congratulations to Russ and Gary on receiving All State Status at convention. They worked hard for this achievement in gaining new members. A JOB WELL DONE! Wear your White Hats proudly. Gary has done a tremendous amount of work around the Post. When you see him, please thank him. A lot of the work that has been done would not have been done if not for Gary and he deserves our appreciation. Please put yourself in his shoes and govern yourself accordingly. Working together would get a lot more accomplished. On the same note a thank you goes out to Doris Continued on page 7
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Friday, July 1
Karaoke with Martin. 7:00 PM in the Canteen. There’s no band scheduled this month, so come and sing with Martin and friends.
Saturday, July 2
Bar Bingo. 1:00 PM in the Canteen Karaoke with Martin. 6:00 PM in the Canteen
Sunday, July 3
Fourth of July Celebration. 2:00 PM until ?? See page 1 for details.
Monday, July 4
Happy Independence Day!
Wednesday, July 6
Bingo in the Large Hall. 6:00 PM, early bird games & 7:00 PM regular games. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Friday, July 8
Karaoke with Martin. 7:00 PM in the Canteen
Saturday, July 9
Bar Bingo. 1:00 PM in the Canteen
Sunday, July 10
Memorial Celebration of Life for Harry Wright. 2:30 PM in the large hall **Meat Bingo will Return in August **
Wednesday, July 13
Bingo in the Large Hall. 6:00 PM, early bird games & 7:00 PM regular games. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Thursday, July 14
House Committee Meeting. 7:00 PM
Friday, July 15
Karaoke with Martin. 7:00 PM in the Canteen
Saturday, July 16
Bar Bingo. 1:00 PM in the Canteen
Sunday, July 17
Trivia. 5:00 PM in the Canteen
Tuesday, July 19
Post and Auxiliary Meetings. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 20
Bingo in the Large Hall. 6:00 PM, early bird games & 7:00 PM regular games. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Friday, July 22
Karaoke with Martin. 7:00 PM in the Canteen
Saturday, July 23
Bar Bingo. 1:00 PM in the Canteen Karaoke with Martin. 6:00 PM in the Canteen
Sunday, July 24
85th Anniversary of the Auxiliary Post 2093. 2:00 PM. Come out and enjoy the Sounds of the band “Steele”. There will be lots of food and fun and a 50/50.
Friday, July 29
Karaoke with Martin. 7:00 PM in the Canteen
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LOOKING AHEAD August 5
September 24
October 12 16
Love Tour for the Ladies Night. 7:00 PM. An evening of fun entertainment with MM & M (that’s Mike and Martin!). Steak dinner with all the trimmings for $12. Gold Star Mothers Luncheon. To be held at VFW Post 10139 in Chuluota. Mark your calendars. Inaugural RTC/NTC Orlando Reunion. Registration starts July 20, 2016. www.rtcorlandoreunio n.com for more details.
RECURRING EAT, EVENTS DRINK & Karaoke With Martin & BE MERRY Friends Every Friday at 7:00 p.m., except the 1st Friday of each month, plus the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 6 PM
Ace of Spades
Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM, 25¢ off each drink
Bloody Mary Special
Every Friday at 7:30 PM
$1.00 Bloody Marys every
VFW Members Only
Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
WATCH FOR CHANGES!
Bar Bingo Every Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Canteen, by the Auxiliary. Food is available.
Meat Bingo Meat Bingo is suspended for this month and will return on August 14.
Post Bingo Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the large hall (Early Bird at 6:00 PM.) Food is available.
Wing Wednesday Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Join us for the best chicken wings in town and play the "Race Car Game." Rev up your engines and join the fun. Game starts at 6:30 PM.
Friday Night Specials Stop by and try a different dinner special each Friday night beginning at 5:30. The full kitchen menu will also be available.
MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE Auxiliary: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM (Please note that the Canteen will close between 7:00 and 8:00 PM to allow for attendance.) Band Practice: 1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 PM Events Committee: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 PM Honor Guard: 3rd Saturday, 10:00 AM House Committee: 2nd Thursday, 7:00 PM (All are welcome.) Post: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM (All are welcome.) VFW Riders: 2nd Saturday, 10:00 AM 5
From the Auxiliary President’s Desk Greetings to all! I want to take a moment to welcome new and returning officers. I look forward to a wonderful year working together to accomplish our goals of helping our veterans. The Post has started Bingo again in the large hall. The Auxiliary will receive one week of the profits earned instead of one game weekly as it used to be. There has been confusion on this. The Auxiliary is not working and receiving nothing. The Post bought the machine and all supplies. We bought nothing. But we voted to help each week in order to receive the one week. Our week is the third week of the month. It takes four to six people each week to work this venture. So please sign up with either myself or Kathy Godard to help by selling, calling Bingo or verifying. This is the Post and Auxiliary working together. Show your support.
The Auxiliary Bingo in the canteen on Saturday is going well, but we still need callers and sellers. Please sign up to help on this. It is our biggest fundraiser. Without help we simply cannot do it. Four people are needed weekly. July 25th is the 85th anniversary of our Auxiliary. We will have a celebration of this on Sunday July 24th beginning at 2 PM. The band "STEELE" has been booked for this event. Please sign up to help out with the sides. Meat will be provided by the Auxiliary. Come and join us for this Awesome event. Please see Chrissy Campbell to sign up for sides, she is chairing this event. On Another note - Remember leave your negative comments outside the Post door. It does not promote good morale within our club. Negative idle talk starts rumors and hurts people’s feelings. Post and Auxiliary business is not to be discussed at the bar. Please remember this. We are all here for the same goals and that is for our VETERANS. Working together will get things done easier and more efficiently. Unfortunately, our newly elected Guard has given his resignation beginning with the August meeting. We will be electing a new officer for this position at our July meeting. If you’re interested in this office, please let someone nominate you. On a sad note I am sorry to say we have lost one of our members recently - Harry Wright. He was always there to help when needed. He was a very kind and giving soul. Harry, you will be missed deeply. May he rest in peace. There will be a Celebration of Life on July 10th at 2:30 PM in big hall. As many of you know Annie Manasco was also called to her heavenly home. Annie was a faithful bingo player on Saturdays. She would always bring in the coupons for our Veterans to be sent overseas. May she also rest in peace. You are missed deeply, Annie. Sorry for those who did not make the State Convention. It was a lot of fun and very informative. We received "Medallion Status" as well as other certificates. It took each one of us working together to make this goal, so thank you and please continue to bring in new members. It is very important to our Auxiliary to keep building. Reporting is very important. Please, if you do something for a veteran as simple as taking them to a grocery store or doctor appointment, it is reportable. Please write the hours down and turn in to me. It helps us achieve our goals for recognition. Your New Officer Lineup is printed on page 2 of this newsletter. Each one of these people is here to help should you need it. Again I ask each of you to work together as a family. Not against each other. Together we get things done. Thank you for your support in electing me once again as your President. I will work very diligently for you and with you. I look forward to yet another year of obtaining our goals TOGETHER. Respectfully Submitted, Jani Ramsey—Lifetime Member Proudly Serving as your Auxiliary President—The Auxiliary Post 2093 6
Memorials Jay H. Albrecht
Evelyn Leonard
From Mary Albrecht
From The Leonard Family
Richard Archer
Norman Maniloff - WWII
From Joe Velkavrh
Jerry Bowton
From American Payroll Inst.
The Boyle Boys (5)
From Kenneth
Boyle, your “Broken” Ken
Wesley B. Budenski From Michael Budenski
Philip Coppersmith
From Mary Ann Coppersmith, missing you
From Ruth Maniloff
Raymond (Jack) Miller
From Jack Swarm, Life Member
Sandi Miniard
From Jani, Kathy & Susan
Zack A. Plemmons and Frank Edwards
From Betty & Patty Plemmons
Clyde & Jean Ray From Cindy Clement
Norman Crosby
With Love From Ginny Johnston
Edward S. Gaythwaite From LynDea Drury
John Warren Gray, Jr. From Charlie & Cheryl Gray
Douglas Halliday
From Paul & Nancy Johnson
Raymond Hooker
Sally Salamy-Life Member From Maurice Salamy With Love
Dennis Shipman
From Paul & Nancy Johnson
From Loving Wife Joy and Family
Alan Ayoubee was elected to the position of State Commander on June 11, 2016 at the 86th Annual Convention held in Orlando. You can read more about him and his credentials on the State Department’s website at http://myfloridavfw.org/state-officers.
Shirley Soule
From Daughter Barbara Calvert & Ed
Albert “Al” Sousa From Alice M. Sousa
From Loving wife Carrie & Family
Richard “Curly” Hoskins WWII
New State Commander
Dora Wright
“I love you” From Harry Wright
Mike Lanham
Hall Rental Available— Accommodates up to 200 people—Contact the Canteen for Information
From First CAV Team Continued from page 3
Birkinbine for her persistence in getting the grant and work done from Home Depot. Our Post looks so much better than before. We still have a little bit to do so lets work together and get this done. Elections are just around the corner, so when you cast that vote make sure you are casting a vote for the better of our country. Right now our country does not belong to us, we need to take it back and get on the right track to make it AMERICA once again. BE PROUD OF IT.
Pray for our men and women fighting daily overseas to ensure our freedom here . May Godspeed them safely home to families and friends left behind. If you know of anyone in the hospital or rehab center, please let me know so that I may visit or make a call to them. Also let me know of anyone that has gone to their heavenly home. You can reach me by calling the Post at 407-296-2502 or my home number, 407-629-5808. Proudly serving as your Chaplain Post 2093. Sam Ramsey Lifetime Member 7
VFW Post 2093 4444 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida 32804
The Action Post on the Lake
Office (407) 296-2553 Canteen (407) 296-2502 www.vfwpost2093.org vfwpost2093@gmail.com mapost2093@flvfw.org
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