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           Now Hear This- February 2008

 

                Upcoming Events (see inside for details)

 

 

Thursday, March 13 - Nominations for Post Officers and Election of POV Officers

 

Thursday March 20 - Auxiliary Anniversary Dinner at Stephanie’s

 

Thursday April 10 - Nominations and Election of Post officers at our monthly meeting

 

Saturday and Sunday April 26/27   – VFW Bowling at Geneva/Waterloo

 

Thursday May 1 - Buddy Poppy Campaign Begins

 

Early May - Pie and Bake Sale at Canandaigua

 

Saturday, May 17 - Decorating of Veterans Graves

 

Monday May 26 - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

 

Monday, June 2 – Blood Drive at Post

 

Friday July 4 - 4th of July Parade and Celebration

 

Sunday July 27 - Post picnic 12 noon

 

                                                                   2008 ELECTION NOTICE

The annual election of “POV” officers will be held on March 13th immediately following the regular monthly Post meeting.  Positions to be filled are as follows: President, Vice President, and three directors.  Any member in good standing is eligible to vote and or run for office.

The annual election of “Post” officers will be held on April 10th during the regular monthly Post meeting.  Nominations will be taken from the floor at both the March 13th and April 10th meetings and any member in good standing may nominate, vote, and or hold office.  We encourage all members to come to our monthly meetings and participate in these two important elections.  We look forward to seeing all of you.

 

Perinton Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8495 – 300 Macedon Center Road,                                      Fairport, NY 14450     Web Site www.vfw8495.org

Commanders Corner – Commander Dave Johnson

My Fellow Comrades -

As my term as Post commander winds down, I would like to thank everyone for their continued support.

I would like to stress the importance of getting as many members involved in our post to keep it not only going but growing.  We have one of the best and most recognizable posts in the area and it takes a lot of effort to keep it going. More involvement by everyone will keep this post one of the strongest in New York.

I would encourage all of the membership to attend the monthly meetings so you can see how your post is managed.  This would also help the officers to better serve you with your input as to what you would like to see done.

The March and April meetings are critical in electing the new officers to carry out your concerns.  I would also encourage everyone to bring in as many new members as possible as there is more power in numbers.

Again I would like to thank everyone for their help and co-operation throughout the past year.

Dave Johnson-Commander                                                                  

 

POV News- Jim Schenkel, President

          I am extending a special invitation to all members to come in and re-visit “Your Post Home” and see some of the improvements that have been done in the last couple of years.  Your board of directors has worked hard to make this a facility that you can be proud of and that you will feel comfortable bringing a guest to. I like to think of it as “Our Private Country Club” for Veterans and their families.  Also remember to take advantage of the meeting hall and banquet facilities, as well as the picnic pavilion and grounds.  They are available to members at a reduced rate. It is a great facility for a family picnic, wedding reception, graduation party or other special occasion you might be planning in the future.

 

Auxiliary News – Gail Gropp, President

Our Anniversary Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2008  at Stephanie's Party House, 84 High Street Fairport, gather at 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner at 6:30 p.m.  The price is $12.00 (the Auxiliary will pick up the gratuity and the dessert cost). Please send checks to Gean Becker 19 Deland Park B Fairport, NY 14450 (388-0758) by March 12th.   Thank you and see you at the dinner.

                 Auxiliary President Gail Gropp   388-1182

 

Honor Guard – Frank Balik, President

Another year has gone by and the Honor Guard has out done itself by accumulating 1032 M/H during 2007, that’s 100 hours more than 2006 when we accumulated 928 M/H.  “Thank you to all of you who have given of yourselves for this worthy effort.

The following is a summation of the 2007 activities:

Rendered Military honors at 25 services but had to decline on four occasions.

Marched in two Parades, Memorial Day and Independence Day

Conducted flag ceremonies at the opening of Little League, demonstrated proper flag etiquette to the Cub Scouts, Post/Retire colors for the National Guard Home Coming, County VFW Awards Dinner, Anniversary Dinner and we also presented colors at the Legends Ball.

Also, performed at the POW/MIA ceremonies at Ontario Beach, Veterans Day and rendered honors at the dedication of the KIA Memorial on Freedom Hill.

Members of the Honor Guard attended our annual Appreciation Dinner which was held on Monday, 14 January 2008 at Napa Ginos which is located in Penfield.  All who attended enjoyed an evening of dinning and dancing.  Awards were also presented to the following individuals:

Allevato, R. -    Highest level of Attendance                    Cronkite, R - . 2nd Highest Level

Bergen, R. & Durham, J - Tied for 3rd Highest Level      Gunio, C. - Certificate of Appreciation upon his retirement

The Honor Guard had to bid a fond farewell to 1st Sgt. Andrew Mendes U.S.A Retired and CWO John Dreste U.S.A. Retired who left our ranks to report to the Supreme Commander in Chief.

Make sure the “gig line” is straight when standing role call.

Once again I would like to thank each and every member of the Honor Guard for your help and cooperation during the past year and I hope for the same in the coming months.

 

 

 

Senior vice Commander - Rick Gough

Well comrades, it won’t be long and we’ll be kicking off our 2008 Buddy Poppy Campaign. Tradition has it that we distribute our poppies in May to coincide with the Memorial Day Holiday. As you are aware, the proceeds from this campaign are put in our post relief fund to aid and honor local veterans and their families.

Last year’s successful campaign resulted in just over $12,000 being added to our relief fund. This year we would like to shoot for $13,000, an achievable goal if we have everyone’s help and support. Please plan to attend our April 10th post meeting to learn how you can be part of this year’s campaign. Some of our more successful campaign participants will be on hand for demonstrations and will help you get started if you are new to this program. With every member contributing a few hours time to this campaign, we will meet and exceed out goal.  Please join usJ

Rick Gough      Sr. Vice Commander Poppy Committee Chairman

 

Freedom Hill – All is well with Freedom Hill.  As soon as the snow is gone we will be working on the hill getting it ready for spring.  With well over 1000 bricks space will soon be getting tight.  Please if you have been thinking of a brick for yourself or a loved one get it now.  The deadline for a brick to be in by Memorial Day will be May 5th.

Also check our web site and go to the Post Exchange to buy Freedom Hill Merchandise.

Bob Gill co-Chairman Freedom Hill

 

Care Packages – The post continues to send packages to our members (including families and friends of members) overseas.  In January we were able to send over 35 packages to seven personal on our list and to Jim Peterson’s entire outfit. The Perinton Park Manor assisted living sent us a large cache of goods that was repackaged and sent.  Any item that we could not send in the mail was sent to the VA hospital in Canandaigua.

Bob Gill – Project chairman

 

Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen – Mike Lucci, VOD Chairman

The Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen competition for 2007 has been completed thanks to Post VOD/Patriots Pen chairman Mike Lucci and the coordination of the school activities by the following people
Voice of Democracy coordinator - Mrs... Kim Kearney, lead English teacher at Fairport High School
.Patriot's Pen Fairport coordinator - Mike Barker Johanna Perrin middle school Socials Studies teacher.
 Patriot's Pen Pittsford coordinator - Mrs. Holli Englerth, lead English teacher Barker Road middle school Pittsford
Patriot’s Pen Martha Brown coordinator - Mrs. Pam Stacy
Mike also thanks all at the post who served as judges and special thanks to the Post Auxiliary who judged over 100 Patriot Pen submissions - a difficult job well done!! Our local VFW Post 8495 winners went on to NY State level-
Voice of Democracy at State Level – 2nd Place Winner Danielle Wolber

Patriot’s Pen at State Level – 4th Place Winner Christopher Kerby

 

"The Voice of Democracy Program for the Department of New York is over and the State winner is from
District 2 and 2nd place went to District 8, Danielle Wolber, from Fairport High School. Thanks again to
Chairman, Mike Lucci and Auxiliary Chairperson, Claudia Allevato for a job well done. Give State
Chairman, George Whitfield a pat on the back when you see him." 
Richard Gross -- Monroe County Council Commander (From the Monroe County VFW “Now Hear This”)

Bowling  We will bowl on the 26th and 27th of April with doubles and singles on the 26th of April starting at 3:00 pm.The team event on the 27th will start at 12:30 pm. Contact Billy Kuhn at 1-315 548-3118 for any questions. The post is sponsoring 4 teams this year.

 

Pie and Plant Sale at the VA hospital in Canandaigua in early May...  We need pies (any kind), baked goods and plants (any kind).  Contact Babe or Ginnie Wacenske at 223-4042 for final date and details.

 

 

 

Decoration of Graves will take place on Saturday May 17 and anyone interested in helping should contact the post for further information.  We do not currently have a chairman for this important activity so for now Jim Schenkel will again stand in until a chairman has been named.

 

Blood Drive -   Perinton Memorial Post 8495 along with the American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive on Monday June 2nd 2008 during the hours of 1:00 pm through 6:00 pm here at the post in the main hall.  Those of you desiring to help with the canteen, socialize with the donors, and/or signing up donors, please contact Frank Balik at (585) 383-1845 or e-mail him at frbal@peoplepc.com. 

Additional information will be posted throughout the area as well as the post. Thank you in advance for your support and help in this worthy endeavor.

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on Monday May 26 with Ceremony at Potter Memorial.

Dick Grube and Pete Swanson Memorial Day parade co-chairmen

4th of July Parade will be on Monday July 4

Both parades will start off at the Baptist Home at 10am sharp.  Anyone that has either a uniform or service cap will be more than welcome to march with us.  As usual, we will have vehicles available for those who are unable to march and would like to participate in the parade.  Meet at the post at 9 am and we will leave for the parade promptly at 9:30 am.  As in the past, all members are invited to a social hour after the parades at the Post Home with food and refreshments provided.

 

The Post Picnic will be at the post on Sunday July 27 from 12 noon till???  This is for our post members and families - bring the kids and grandkids and a dish to pass if you wish.  The post will supply the hots, hamburgers and drinks. Come one come all and have a great afternoon in July. There will be games and prizes. Sign-up sheets will be at the post if you can help.

 

Taps

Joseph Gravino – 11/19/07

Nick Stavalone – 11/24/07 1982 Post Commander

Dave Dexter – 12/06/07 Post 8495 Charter Member

John Dreste – 1/1/08 Former Post and Honor Guard Chaplain

Ronald Gourley – 1/07/08

 

FYI       

Post Telephone numbers (585) 223-9723 and (585) 425-1363

Post Hours: Monday 2pm-7pm; Tuesday 2pm-10pm; Wednesday (closed except for bingo); Thursday 2pm-10pm; Friday Noon-11pm; Saturday Noon-11pm; and Sunday 2pm-7pm.

Bingo - Wednesday evenings at the post. Doors open at 6:00 PM and games start at 7:15 sharp

Post Meetings at post:                                            2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm

Ladies Auxiliary Meetings at the post:                  3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm

Perinton Overseas Veterans Meeting at the post:  3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm

Post Officers:                                                                                                               POV Officers           

Commander     Dave Johnson                                                                             President Jim Schenkel

Senior vice Commander Rick Gough                                                                   Vice President Chuck Gunio

Junior vice Commander Dick Van Grol

                                                 Auxiliary Officers: President Gail Gropp

                                                                                  Senior Vice President Trudy Parks

                                                                                  Junior Vice President Gloria McLean

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