In This Issue. From the Commander. From the Canteen Manager. From the Commander. Officer Job Descriptions. From the Canteen Manager

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1 Volume 8 Issue 3 March 2017 Comrades and Ladies, Since we have nomination and election of officers occurring in Mar. and Apr. and I have had questions about them, I would like to send out the duties of the post officers. These are paraphrased by me as some of them are quite extensive and we have limited space. Regards to All, Jim From the Commander In This Issue From the Commander Officer Job Descriptions From the Canteen Manager The Making of a Leader by Bob Myers From the Canteen Manager Adjutant s Report Classifieds From the Canteen, Happy March everyone! Is it Spring yet?? We're almost there... This month I would like to update all of you that the House Committee has reexamined our Canteen House Rules. There has been some changes made, so please take some time and familiarize yourselves with them. There are several copies floating around the Canteen/Post. I have also held a meeting with the bartenders and given them copies as well. I've asked them to card the members of all of the organizations that the VFW honors as receiving the canteen privileges. It is a privilege to belong to such a wonderful place filled with Veterans and their families! I've also asked that they make sure that any member that brings in a guest, is signed in. We are not an open post. However I think its great to see friends and families of our friendly members. Also know when signing in your guest(s) you are excepting responsibility of them Officers Auxiliary Officers Event Flyers March Calendar The Back Page Okay, enough of that, let's move on to some lighter topics...beginning this month on Wednesdays we will be offering fajitas AND enchiladas every Wednesday. We will also add a chicken or steak soft taco to the menu for $2.50. Chili will still only be offered every other week. St. Patricks' Day falls on Friday this year! :) We will be serving our Corned Beef and Cabbage as an all day special. Starting at noon until 7pm or until we run out. Come in that day wearing your GREEN SHIRT and receive $1.00 of your first beverage ordered. There will also be a basket raffle that evening and of course the one and only "Mr. Grooves" for your entertainment. Josh and Christal will also each have a drink special that evening...mmm. Looking forward into April, we will be having our Easter Brunch from There will be no breakfast orders off the menu that day. Our spread will feature...ham, bacon and sausage patty. Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and country potatoes. Then also, fried chicken, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. There will also be fruit and veggie trays in addition to tossed salad and a pasta salad.. don't forget the dessert! We will have that too. That's all for now! I hope to see you all around the Post soon. Until then stay well, take care and God Bless us all. Michelle Rex

2 Elected Officers Duties of Post Officers (From the Podium Edition) (abbreviated by Cdr Jim) Post Commander: Sr. Vice Commander: Jr. Vice Commander: Quartermaster: Trustees: Chaplain: Appointed Officers Adjutant: Preside at all meetings Enforce by-laws and ritual of VFW & laws of the state and nation applicable to the Post Decide all questions of law and usage in the Post Appoint officers, committee chairmen and committees not otherwise provided for and may remove them at will Approve all disbursements of funds Assure the Quartermaster is bonded Assure all moneys due National & Dept. are paid, all reports are made and all licenses and permits are obtained Assure that Post Trustees examine the books Assure that he or his representative attend all District meetings Assist the Commander, preside in his absence and perform such other duties as assigned. Assist the Commander, preside in his & the Sr. Vice Cmdr. absence and perform such other duties as assigned. Secure a bond equal to the liquid assets Collect all moneys due the Post, have charge of the funds, securities and property of the Post, and be Treasurer of all committees handling funds Disburse funds as properly authorized by the Post Receive annual& life membership dues and forward them to National Hdqtrs. Provide the Post Trustees with all records, files and statements required Maintain a relief and dues reserve fund as proscribed Reconcile the transactions on all bank statements File appropriate forms required by Federal, State and Local regulations Report on transactions concerning receipts and expenditures at Post meetings Trustees shall not be eligible to serve as an elected officer or adjutant Monthly, review the monthly report of receipts and expenditures of the Quartermaster Within 30 days of the end of the quarter, audit the books of the Quartermaster and make a report signed by the Commander to the Dept. Quartermaster Perform such duties as are incident to the office The official corresponding officer for the Post Under the direction of the Commander, prepare all reports and returns required Maintain the books and records of the Post Maintain the minutes of each Post meeting Maintain a correspondence file and proof of eligibility of all Post Officers Maintain all current orders issued by higher authority Continued on next page

3 From the Adjutant Fellow Comrades First Round of officer nominations for year will be held during March 9 post meeting. If anyone is interested in becoming a post officer, please come to the next membership meeting. We recently lost one of our fellow comrades, Herb Lavin. Herb has truly done a lot for our post, after all Herb is the Poppy King of Post For me it has been an honor over the years. To get Herb out to VFW meetings. Herb has brought so much of his wisdom to me and our post. He will be missed by all who knew Herb well. Bruce Maas Post Adjutant Friday/Saturday Dinners & Music 1700 to Close Sunday Breakfast from 0900 to 1200 hrs Sunday Queen of Hearts drawing 1530 to 1730 hrs Wednesday Taco starting at 1700 hrs Mar 04 - VFW Bingo (Vancouver VA) Mar 04 - Combat Vets Meeting Mar 05 - House Committee (monthly only) Mar 09 - Clark Co. Veterans Meetings (Downtown) 1400 Mar 09 - Post Meeting Mar 09 - First Round of Officer Nominations for Mar 12 - Daylight Saving Time begins Mar 14 - AMVETS Meeting Mar 17 - St Patrick Day and Party Mar 23 - Auxiliary Meeting Mar 30 - End of Winter Quarter Apr 01 - VFW Bingo (Vancouver VA) Apr 02 - House Committee Meeting (monthly only) Apr 13 - Clark Co. Veterans Meetings (Downtown) Apr 13 - Post Meeting Apr 13-2nd Round of Officer Nominations/Elections for Apr 23 - District 6 Convention (Woodland Post 1927) Continued from previous page Judge Advocate: Perform such duties as are incident to the office Surgeon: Perform such duties as are incident to the office Officer of the Day: Perform such duties as are incident to the office Service Officer: Shall assist members of the Post and other worthy cases brought to their attention in obtaining rightful entitlements from federal and state governments Perform such other duties as are incident to the office

4 Officers Commander: Jim Vanderhieden Sr. Vice Commander: Glen Fisher Jr. Vice Commander: Herb Lavin Quartermaster: Terry Clark Adjutant: Bruce Maas Chaplain: Richard Yeates Service Officer: Larry Ross Canteen Manager: Michelle Rex Scuttlebutt Editor: Nelson Copeland Post Address: Vancouver VFW Post N Andresen Rd Vancouver, WA General Meeting Thursday March 9 Auxiliary Meeting Thursday March 23 AMVET Meeting Tuesday March 14 National Home National home lifetime memberships only cost $35. This is a GREAT cause so please sign up today. You may have noticed the little blue house banks sitting on some of the tables at the post. These are for the National Home. Any spare change, dollar bills, 5 s or whatever you want to donate is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who donated to this most worth while cause. Thanks to your donations, I have sent over $100 to the National Home so far Auxiliary Officers President: Sr. Vice President: Jr. Vice President: Cootie Meeting Sunday March 19 Jenifer Harris LaVonne Eggen Mary Jordan VFW Website: Treasurer: Conductor: Chaplain: Guard: Trustees: Secretary: Pam Vanderheiden George Fich Carolyn Myers Janelle Brossard Pam Hutcheson 3rd yr. JoAnn Wisner 2nd yr. Debbie Andrew 1st yr. MJ Moran - appointed

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8 VFW 7824 Scuttlebutt 400 N Andresen Rd Vancouver, WA USA PLACE POSTAGE HERE The Back Page with Nelson Here we are again, the end of another month. I hope everyone had a great February, despite the weather. Hopefully March will start bringing in some better weather. Check out our St Patty s Day dinner on Friday the 17th. Want to have some fun? Do you like Bingo? Stop in on Tuesday night and try your hand at Bar Bingo. Draw three cards, if you are the first to have your three cards selected from a large deck, you win the pot. It s a lot of fun and can be profitable if you are lucky. Another Tuesday night activity, Trivia night. See how much you know about various subjects. You may be surprised at what you know. Hope everyone has a great March. Don t forget to wear your green on the 17th Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our organization or your membership. Vancouver VFW Post N Andresen Rd Vancouver, WA (360) info@vfw7824.org Nelson Visit us on the web at: Facebook Group Page Join the VFW and help our Veterans!