The Action Post on the Lake November/December 2016 • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2093 • Orlando, Florida www.VFWpost2093.org
Ring in the New Year at the Post
Join us in the large hall on New Years Eve for dinner, dancing and New Years Eve festivities. Denney and the Jets will be providing the music. The event will include a 50/50 and a drawing for an Apple iPad. Dinner is included in your ticket price of just $20 per person/$40 per couple. Tickets are available in the Canteen. Raffle tickets for the Apple iPad Pro 9.7 (white with wi-fi gold) are $10 for five chances. You can buy those at the Canteen as well and everyone, including club outsiders, are eligible to purchase tickets.
It’s Nice and Cool Outside - Let’s Finish Painting! The weather has cooled off and hopefully all the rain and hurricanes are gone. It is time to think about completing the painting of the building. The rear of the building needs to be pressure washed and then painted. One of our members has volunteered to pressure wash the building so that task is under control at this time. Home Depot has again come to our rescue. They are donating 10 gallons of paint to finish the project. Now we just have to pick a date. The remaining part of the building to be painted is not
that high off the ground and we certainly would appreciate your help. I have to say that I pretty much wore out the volunteers because, as you know, it always ends up being the same people. Would you please look deep within your heart and see if you could offer to spend about three hours with us on a Saturday, date yet to be determined, and finish painting the building? I would so appreciate your help and I know our Commander would be thrilled with your efforts. More to come...Doris
Annual Children’s Christmas Party The Auxiliary's annual Children’s Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 11:00 AM. Children 10 and younger are eligible to participate. A pizza lunch is included along with train rides by Leon and a guest appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus! Sign children up in the Canteen by December 12th.
Donated to the Post by friends of Shelley and Martin, this handmade flag will be raffled off for Veterans Day. Get 15 tickets for just $5!
Our military men and women are never far from our thoughts. We remember them and their loved ones throughout the year, but never with more appreciation for their sacrifice than during the holiday season when duty separates them from family and friends. Let’s be sure to include all who have served — past and present — as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Until they all come home.
Russell Carpenter Go Army!
Chaplain’s Corner Thought for the day! While we are postponing, life speeds by! Another month of praises! We have lost no members since last newsletter. May this continue. The upcoming elections are up on us in a few short days. When you go to the polls remember to vote for the person who will get our country (AMERICA) back to where it should be. Make your vote count because every vote does count. Continue to pray for our service men and women where ever they may be serving far from their families. God speed them safely home. Continue to pray daily for the policemen and firemen that go out daily and risk their lives to keep us protected.
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If you know of any member that is either in the hospital or has gone to their heavenly home, please let me know. My home number is 407629-5808 or you can call the canteen at 407296-2502 they will notify me. Continued prayers for our post and the leadership. May the decisions made be for the betterment of all of us. Step up and help to get things done. We have one of the nicer looking posts in the area here on the lake, but it takes continued work to keep it looking nice. Sam Ramsey Post 2093 Chaplain Lifetime Member
From the Auxiliary President’s Desk Greetings to all! With the holidays, just around the corner the Auxiliary is in full swing with many activities going on supporting our vets. Veterans Day week, November 8 & 9 at Lake Baldwin and Lake Nona, we will be handing out thank you cards, flowers and stuffed animals to honor our veterans. On December 3rd, we will have a Christmas party at the Community Living Center (CLC) for the patients. We will be doing snacks with them, singing Christmas carols and handing out Christmas cards and ornaments to hang on their doors. On December 5th, for the Domiciliary, there will be a pizza party and trivia. On December 15th, at Ft. McCoy, we will be doing a luncheon along with singing Christmas carols. Help is needed at each of these functions. Please see me if you'd like to be a part of any of this. Thanks to all involved in making our breast cancer fundraiser a huge success. The spaghetti dinner was enjoyed by all along with the band “STEEL” as well as our very own members Ken Boyle and Mark Campbell who were great sports and modeled custom made and very decorated bras made by our Auxiliary ladies. It was a fun filled day. Your dues need to be paid to Kathy our Treasurer long before December 1, 2016. Remember, if your dues are not paid before December 31st, you will not be able to attend meetings or be served at the bar. So please don't let this happen. It’s $35 for your annual dues which includes the $5 cancer benefit. Also, if you are a Lifetime Members already, please pay your $5 cancer benefit premium. Remember, the lifetime dues are going up in January 2017 by 15%, so save yourself a few dollars and upgrade now. You can pay by credit card when paying your lifetime dues. Remember to always use kind words. If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all. These are words said to me by someone very special years ago (my mom) and I have tried to abide by them. If you need me for anything at all, please let me know. I am here for each of you, just a phone call away. Respectfully submitted, Jani Ramsey Lifetime Member Proudly Serving as your Post 2093 Auxiliary President
Message from Your Auxiliary Treasurer Just a reminder that your yearly dues are payable now. Please either drop them off at the Post or send to me in the self-addressed envelope I sent to you. Also, all Lifetime Members, please remember to submit your $5 for yearly cancer benefit. Put on envelope with your name and leave at the Post for me. Thank you all very much for your cooperation. Loyally Yours, Kathy Swoger Treasurer 3
Thursday, Nov. 3
Fall Round Up Begins. Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall on Sand Lake Rd., Orlando
Friday, Nov. 4
Entertainment by Sly Rupert. Performing his Las Vegas show. Come out and join us for an evening of Motown Sound and more. Homecoming for State Commander and President. Goldenrod Post. Festivities begin at 5:30, right after convention.
Saturday, Nov. 5
6th Annual Poker Run. Supporting Homes for our Troops. Sponsored by the "VFW Riders" Post 2093. If you cannot do the ride, buy a Poker hand for $20. This helps to support the cause. Breakfast served at 9:00 AM by Patty P. Biscuits and Gravy $5. Cookout in the afternoon with hotdogs and hamburgers. "Cornbread" will be there for your entertainment. Join us and support this great cause.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Veterans Day Celebration. Orlando VA Medical Center in Baldwin Park. Volunteers will be handing out thank you cards, homemade flowers and stuffed animals. If you can help with the thank you cards, homemade flowers and stuffed animals, please call Kat or Krista at (407) 473-2507.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Veterans Day Celebration. Lake Nona VA Hospital. Same program as above.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Veterans Day Parade. Plan to either walk or ride and support your veterans. Cookout at the Post afterwards beginning at 2:00 PM Meat Bingo. 2:30 PM
Sunday, Nov. 13
District 18 Meeting. 2nd Quarter, Post 5405 – Winter Springs, 11:00 AM
Saturday, Nov. 19
Male Revue. 7:30 PM in the large hall. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Get your tickets from the bartender
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Karaoke with Martin. Following the car races in the Canteen
Thursday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving at the Post. Bring a side dish and join us beginning at 2:00 PM
LOOKING AHEAD
December 2
The Band “Steel”. Performing at 7:30 PM
December 3
Christmas Caroling at Community Living Center. 10:00 AM to noon. The group of carolers will move from village to village bringing their Christmas inspiration to all.
December 5
Christmas Party at the DOM. 7 - 8:30 PM. They will be joining Terry for some trivia, pizza, drinks, and desserts.
December 15
Christmas Party at Ft. McCoy. 11 - 2:00 PM. Lunch is $5.00 and we’ll be joining the residents for lunch. After lunch, we will sing Christmas carols and hand out gifts.
December 16
Post Christmas Party. Along with karaoke in the Canteen. Bring your favorite dish and join us for an evening of fun. Chinese gift exchange, limit $10.
December 17
Children’s Christmas Party. 11:00 AM . Party and pizza lunch. Train rides by Leon. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too! Sign up by December 12 in the Canteen.
December 31
New Years Eve Party. 7:00 PM in the large hall
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RECURRING EAT, EVENTS DRINK & BE MERRY Karaoke With Martin Every Friday at 7:00 p.m., except the 1st Friday of each month, plus the 2nd and 3rd Saturday at 6 PM
Queen of Hearts* Every Friday at 7:15 PM *Becomes Ace of Spades if a winner is drawn within the first four cards. VFW Members Only
Bar Bingo Every Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Canteen, by the Auxiliary. Food is available.
Meat Bingo The Second Sunday of Every Month at 2:30 PM in the Canteen, by the Post. Food is available (aside from the food you can win!)
Car Races
Hall Rental Available— Accommodates up to 200 people—Contact the Canteen for Information
Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM, 25¢ off each drink
Bloody Mary Special $1.00 Bloody Marys every
Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wing Wednesday Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Join us for the best chicken wings in town
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.
Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Canteen
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.)
Paper or Plastic? PLASTIC PLEASE!!
The Auxiliary has embarked on a project that turns plastic grocery bags into mats for homeless veterans. We have plenty of bags, but help is always appreciated. If you’d like to join in the effort, join us at the Post Thursdays at 6:30 PM to have some fun and laughs while helping our veterans.
VFW Riders: 2nd Saturday , 10:00 AM 5
2016/2017 Officers Post
Commander: Russell Carpenter Senior Vice Commander: Leon Jones Junior Vice/Judge Advocate: Glenn Jackson Quartermaster/Adjutant: Gary Godard Chaplain/Surgeon: Samuel Ramsey 1 Year Trustee: James Pope 2 Year Trustee: George “Sarge� Piliogios 3 Year Trustee: Ray Fullard Service Officer: Charlie First
Auxiliary President: Jani Ramsey Sr. Vice: Kathy Godard Jr. Vice: Cindy Stull Secretary: Roxy Sands Treasurer: Kathy Swoger Conductress: Lori Loftis Guard: Mark Campbell Chaplain: Shirley Colburn Patriotic Instructor: Josh Mendonca 1 Year Trustee: Susie Schiebel 2 year Trustee: Chrissy Campbell 3 year Trustee: Sharon Mabie
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Thanksgiving Dinner at the VFW Post Join us on Thursday November 24th, beginning at 2:00 p.m., for Thanksgiving dinner. Meat will be furnished by Post and guests are asked to please bring side dishes and desserts to go along with dinner. Please sign up to bring the sides. A signup sheet will be in the Canteen. You may also contact either Jani (407) 474-1724 or Gary at 2093vfwpost@gmail.com. If anyone would like to help by donating a turkey or ham please let one of us know. This has been a huge success in past years and we want to continue this tradition. So, join us for this celebration.
Memorials Jay H. Albrecht
From Mary Albrecht
Richard Archer
John Warren Gray, Jr. From Charlie & Cheryl Gray
Raymond Hooker
Sgt. Jam. Alexander Robinson, USMC Retired From Priscilla Robinson
From Joe Velkavrh
From Loving wife Carrie & Family
Jerry Bowton
Richard “Curly” Hoskins WWII
The Boyle Boys (5)
Bert Johnson
From Daughter Barbara Calvert & Ed
John Leonard
From Alice M. Sousa
From American Payroll Inst. From Kenneth
Boyle, your “Broken” Ken
Wesley B. Budenski
From Loving Wife Joy and Family From Jim Altensee
From Michael Budenski
From Donna & Rick Harper
Philip Coppersmith
Raymond (Jack) Miller
Sally Salamy-Life Member From Maurice Salamy, With Love Shirley Soule
Albert “Al” Sousa Julius J. Thomas From Sally Florsek
Stephen Wawnzenski
From Mary Ann Coppersmith, missing you
From Jack Swarm, Life Member
Norman Crosby
Sandi Miniard
From Barbara Keller
Zack A. Plemmons and Frank Edwards
“I love you” From Harry Wright
With Love From Ginny Johnston
Edward S. Gaythwaite From LynDea Drury
From Jani, Kathy & Susan
From Betty & Patty Plemmons
Dora Wright
Harry Wright
From Kathy Douglas
Boosters Linda Atwell Glenn Bailey Pricilla Bailey Paula Barnett Doris Birkinbine Loretta & George Blumenauer Deloris Budenski Jack & Eilen Burbridge Barbara Calvert Ed Calvert
Mary Gaythwaite Patricia Golis Donna & Rick Harper Genny Harvey Bryan & Donna Hewitt Vicki Hewitt Joy Hoskins Richard “Curly” Hoskins, WWII Betty & Lee Jipp
Mary Cooper Smith
Bob & Doris Johnson Leon Jones
Philip Coppersmith
Barbara Keller
R. P. Derwinis Richard Derwinis Ruth Donenfeld GW Dunn & JC Dunn Susan & Lorin Dupree
Bob & Rita Leahy Chad Lennon Lewis E. Maddox
Haward May Raymond Morefield Lawrence W. Murphy Betty H. Plemmons Joseph & Betty Portoghese Jani &Sam Ramsey Kathy Ross JD Rowell John Rutcho Maurice & Sally Salamy Theressa Seitzer Anna Marie Smith Alice M. Sousa Mary Soyer Martin & Shelley
Mike & Janet Mankins John Wayne Massaro
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The Action Post on the Lake
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