CDR Jack E. Carleton VFW Post 2111 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 299 I Street, Chula Vista, CA, 91910-5622. Phone: 619-422-1262 Fax: 619-869-8672 Bugle Newsletter Volume 19, Issue 02 February 2019 Home Auxiliary of the State President - Ellie Mello Superbowl Sunday - 3rd Happy St. Valentine s Day - 14th Valentine s Day Dinner - 16th Home Post of the State Jr Vice Commander - John Lowe Home Post of the State Inspector/State Training Committee - Chuck Anfuso Home Post of the State Board of Financial Review Committee - Russ Eseltine Home Auxiliary of the National and State Assistant Soloist - Julia Price
Page 2 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 Post Officers Post House Committees/Chairman Commander Andy Baker 1 Year House Larry Schultheis II Senior Vice Cdr Hank Schanstra 1 Year House Ed Hamilton (Chairman) Junior Vice Cdr Jeffrey Decker 2 Year House Jim Bennett Quartermaster Russ Eseltine 2 Year House Larry Young Chaplain Dennis Everett 3 Year House Richard Neitzelt 1 Year Trustee Troy Casper Post Entertainment Committee Chairmen 2 Year Trustee Manny Oliver Entertainment Chairman Richard Neitzelt 3 Year Trustee Jeffrey Connor Laughlin Trip in March Chuck Anfuso Adjutant (Appointed) Dan Bauer Post Committees and Chairman Judge Advocate (Appointed) Chuck Anfuso Adopt-A-Unit Richard Neitzelt OOD (Appointed) Tom Egner Americanism Andrew Frare Surgeon (Appointed) Hank Schanstra Buddy Poppy Andrew Frare Service Officer (Appointed) Jim Bennett Building Jeff Decker Auxiliary Officers Color Guard Captain Dan Bauer President Maureen Casper Community Services Senior Vice Lupe Duggins Flags Chairman Jeff Decker Junior Vice Carlos Fernandez JROTC (Major) Richard Kiehl Treasurer/Secretary Ellie Mello Kitchen Chairman Lisa Natividad Chaplain Cecelia CC Bennett Law Enforcement/FF/EMT Lou Chiodo Conductress Cynthia Schilling Legislative Jim Bennett Guard Tiny Volo Membership Hank Schanstra Patriotic Instructor Danielle Keyser National Home Dennis Everett 1 Year Trustee Judy Oliver Patriot Day Dan Bauer 2 Year Trustee Michael Polan POW/MIA Dan Bauer 3 Year Trustee Ellen Sherman Reports Dan Bauer Auxiliary Chairman Safety & Disaster Lou Chiodo Buddy Poppy Cecelia CC Bennett Teacher s Award Jerry Forbes POW/MIA Patsy Birmingham VOD/Patriot s Pen Jerry Forbes Websites Vet School Visit Program Jerry Forbes VFW District 1 Website https://vfwd1.org Veteran s Walk Hank Schanstra VFW Department of CA https://vfwca.org Ways and Means VFW California Auxiliary VFW National https://vfwauxca.org https://www.vfw.org VFW National Auxiliary https://vfwauxiliary.org Meetings Calendar Meeting 2rd Thursday 5:15 PM Canteen Hours Post Officers Meeting 2rd Thursday 5:30 PM Monday - Thursday 10 AM 10 PM Auxiliary 2 nd Thursday 6:30 PM Friday 10 AM 1 AM Entertainment 2 nd Saturday 9 AM Saturday 10 AM 1 AM House Committee 2 nd Saturday 9 AM Sunday 9 AM 10 PM Ways & Means 2 nd Saturday 9 AM Club Manager Lisa Natividad Post 3 rd Thursday 6:30 PM Club Bookkeeper Assistant Bugle Editor / Publicity Russ Eseltine reseltine@cox.net 619-585-9342 Web Master Daniel Bauer We re on the web www.vfwpost2111.org
Page 3 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 Commander s Message Auxiliary President s Message Comrades, Sisters, & Brothers, Greetings to All, Usually I would say, wow, it s already February?!? but, for me, the month of January seemed to be three months long. So, I guess I ll say, Hooray! It s February! This being the shortest month of the year I shall make tribute by writing my shortest article of the year. The Field Day here at the post was a great success, the turn-out was fantastic and we managed to get everything done by opening time. I was soaked from running a pressure washer so I went home right about then but I think most everyone else hung around and enjoyed the fruits of their labor. This was a really important event and I hope we can do these types of things more often in the future. A huge thank you to everyone that was involved, there are simply too many major players in this one to try to thank everyone individually and accomplish my goal of writing a short article. Every meeting we ve had this month has been productive and there are some new ideas coming out for how to make more money for the post. We welcome anyone s input so please, speak up if you have any ideas as to increasing revenue, or general fundraising. Coming up we have our annual Superbowl Party here at the post, on February 3 rd. It s a pot-luck so please make sure to sign-up behind the bar for what you re going to bring, don t be that person that just shows up to eat, that s no fun, bring something. We also have a Valentine s Dinner but we re doing it on Saturday the 16 th so all you love birds can enjoy Valentine s Day together and join your Comrades, Brothers, & Sisters at the Polk Cantina. Like I said, I m keeping it short this month as a tribute to our shortest month. As always, if there is anything that I can do for you or you have any ideas for future events/ fundraisers please don t hesitate to contact me directly, my business cards are all over the post and who am I kidding, I ll never run out. In True Comradeship, Humbly Yours, I can t believe that January is already behind us. Last month was filled with lots of events that kept our very own Ellie Mello, Department President, very busy. Her and Lupe Duggins made a trip to Sacramento to attend and be part of the Voice of Democracy Awards Banquet and the C of A meeting. We also had the official visit by CA State Commander Duncan and Department President Ellie Mello. This included a fun filled Mardi Gras themed banquet hosted by Post 2082, Lemon Grove. A fun time for all! For those who missed our last Auxiliary meeting, it was announced that we hit 100+% membership. This is a great accomplishment for our Auxiliary, and it could not have happened without Patsy and Ellie who put the effort in contacting current members regarding their dues, and those who recruited new members. Thank you! Our Auxiliary breakfast and dinners were a success as always with the help from Joanne Smith, Cindi Lou, George Castro, Tracy Huerta, Brigitte, Pam Everett and her crew. Thank you so much for your continued help and support. February is sure to bring more fun events for all, including a Super Bowl Party Feb. 3 rd, and a Valentine Weekend Dinner of Surf and Turf on Feb. 16th. Check out the February Calendar of Events for dates and times for all that s happening this month. Don t forget our Auxiliary meeting February 14th, 6:30pm. Have a fabulous February! Best Regards, Maureen Casper Auxiliary President 360 for our Veterans & Their Families" Andy Baker Commander, VFW Post 2111
Page 4 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 VFW Department Firefighter of the Year VFW Department Teacher of the Year Congratulation to Mr. Chris Scott for being selected as the VFW California s Firefighter of the Year winner nominated by CDR Jack E. Carleton VFW Post 2111. Congratulation to Ms. Billie Jonason (center) for being selected as the VFW California s Teacher of the Year (K- 5) winner nominated by CDR Jack E. Carleton VFW Post 2111. VFW District 1 Official Visit Banquet on 26 January 2019 at VFW Post 2082. Being escorted in is the CA Department President Ellie Mello and CA Department Commander Lamont Duncan.
Page 5 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Dear VFW Post 2111 Members, Families and Friends, Please welcome Three New Members, voted into the Post in January. Russell Corpron - US Navy; AFEM; GWOT; Annual John Kiefer - US Navy; AFEM - Korea; VSM - Vietnam; Transfer; Annual James Masters - US Army; VSM - Vietnam; Transfer; LIFE Hair Cutting Service A hair cutting service will be provided at Bobby Price Hall and will be available the second Tuesday of each month, if there is enough interest in this service. Elsa Williams: Licensed Barber Hours: Walk In only. Reservations not available Haircuts: Regular haircut only Price: $7.00 SCHEDULE Thank you for your Service! Let s Help the Post with efforts to increase membership this coming year by encouraging veterans we know or meet, to join us, as Annual or Life members. Annual dues the first year are $45.00. Renewals are $40.00. Life is a better value, over time: $45 down and 11 monthly payments, by age - then the Life Card is issued. Or with one full Life payment, according to age. 2 nd Tuesday 12 February 2019 12:00 pm till 3:00 pm Post 2111 presently has 1007 Life members; 60 Annuals renewed; 8 new members and 2 reinstate, or 1077 total members. (96.85% of last fiscal year.) Find Membership Envelopes and applications on wall, behind the canteen. See Steps to Membership, near the Bugle. Call for questions re eligibility, or assistance with VFW Application. (Submit app. + DD 214 to QM mailbox). Hank Schanstra * Membership * (916) 221-2709 House Committee Report Dear Comrades, Sisters, Brothers and Friends, We hope everyone enjoyed the Superbowl, and maybe even won a Raffle Prize. We had many to choose from, and we appreciate your support. We are having a Dinner and Dance on the 16 th Valentine s Day weekend, along with more Raffles and a 50/50. Please come down and show your support and have a great meal! We have a Laughlin Trip coming up in March. See your favorite Bartender for details and the signup sheet. We are looking for ways of raising money to help our Post to survive. As we all, know prices of merchandise have gone up tremendously. Also, many of our Tax payments are due the first of the year. The bottom line is that we are looking for ways to continue to stay afloat. Yours in Comradeship, Ed Hamilton, Chair
Page 6 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 VFW 2111 2019 Color Guard Schedule May 27 (Mon) - Memorial Day Ceremony Location: Glenn Abbey - Bonita Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at Post at 10 a.m.) Jun XX (Sat) - (Tentative) Passing of the Gavel Location: Post 2111 Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at post at 10:00 a.m.) Post Member Melvin Jim Holt Passed away 12/13/18 Life Member Services 6 February 2019 at 1 PM Miramar National Cemetery Jul 04 (Thur) - Post Independence Day Picnic Location: Post 2111 Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at post at 10 a.m.) Sep 11 (Wed) - Candlelight Vigil Location: Post 2111 Time: 6:00 p.m. (Meet at post at 5 p.m.) Sep XX (Sun) - (Tentative) POW/MIA Ceremony Location: Post 2111 Time: 10:00 a.m. Nov 11 (Mon) - Veteran's Day Location: Memorial Park, Chula Vista Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at Post at 10 a.m.) For More Info Contact Dan Bauer (619) 392-6333 3 rd Ave FLAG SCHEDULE 2019 Flags will be displayed on 3 rd Avenue at 7 AM and retrieved at 4 PM on the following days. Disclaimer The Bugle is the official monthly publication of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, VFW Post 2111, Department of California and shall act as a periodical for the benefit and enrichment of all VFW Post 2111 members and its Auxiliaries. All communications from the Post Commander and Auxiliary Presidents are considered to be official for the current VFW calendar year. Submission of articles for the Bugle must be to the Editor Russ Eseltine (reseltine@cox.net) no later than the 25th of each month. Don t forget the 5 W s - who, what, where, when and why! The Bugle is normally available monthly at: www.vfwpost2111.org. The District Dispatch Newsletter is available on the District 1 Website at https://vfwd1.org. President s Day Monday February 18 Memorial Day Monday May 27 Independence Day Thursday July 4 Labor Day Monday September 2 Veterans Day Monday November 11 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Saturday December 7 Flags will not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement. POST 2111 FLAG SCHEDULE 2019 Memorial Day Monday May 27 (Half-staff until noon) Patriot Day Wednesday September 11 (Half-staff until sunset) Pearl Harbor Day Saturday December 7 (Half-staff until sunset)
Page 7 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 February 2019 Calendar of Events Date Event Place Time Friday February 1 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Saturday February 2 Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Sunday February 3 Super Bowl Sunday Party Polk Cantina 3 PM -???? Friday February 8 February Birthday Bash Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri Saturday February 9 Entertainment Committee Mtg Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM Saturday February 9 House Committee Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM Saturday February 9 Ways and Means Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM Saturday February 9 Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Thursday February 14 Valentine s Day Thursday February 14 Post Calendar Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:15 PM Thursday February 14 Post Officers Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:30 PM Thursday February 14 Auxiliary Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM Friday February 15 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Saturday February 16 Valentine s Day Dinner Polk Cantina 5:30-7:30 PM Saturday February 16 Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Monday February 18 President s Day - 3 rd Ave. Chula Vista 7 AM - Out Place flags out on 3 rd Ave 4 PM - In Thursday February 21 Post Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM Friday February 22 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Saturday February 23 Tuesday February 27 District 1 Auxiliary Play Cast Meeting District 1 Auxiliary Membership Meeting VFW Post 5867 Lakeside Post VFW Post 9327 Santee Post 11 AM 6 PM - Feed 7 PM - Mtg Sunday March 10 Sunday March 17 Thursday March 21 March 2019 Calendar of Events Daylight Savings Time (Turn Clocks Ahead 1 Hour) St. Patrick s Day Post Meeting (Post Officer Nominations) Bobby R. Price Hall Sun - Tues Mar 24-26 Laughlin Trip Stay at Edgewater Hotel Saturday March 30 District 1 Auxiliary Murder Mystery Play VFW Post 2275 El Cajon Post 6:30 PM 5 PM - 8 PM
Page 8 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 July OV 2018_2019 MINUTES 23OCT18 February 2019 Meals SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 16 27 PMAUX/Post by Carlos & Crew 9 AM - Noon 83 Auxiliary Post by????? by Auxiliary 9 AM - Noon 9 AM - Noon 15 10 Auxiliary Post by Auxiliary 9 AM - Noon 9 AM - Noon 22 17 Post 9 AM - Noon 9 AM - Noon 29 24 Post by VFW 9 AM - Noon Post Officers Past & Present 49 10 5 10 AM - PM 11 16 12 17 18 23 19 24 25 30 26 31 Independence Day VFW July 4th Celebration 11 AM- 5 PM Parking Lot 11 6 10 AM - PM Food Available Food by Brigitte Available 5:30 by PM-7:30 Brigitte PM 13 18 10 AM - PM Food Available Food by Brigitte Available 5:30 by PM-7:30 Brigitte PM 20 25 Food Available Food by Brigitte Available 5:30 by PM-7:30 Brigitte PM 27 Food Available by Brigitte 5:30 PM-7:30 PM 12 7 10 AM PM 14 19 10 AM PM St. Valentine s Day 21 26 10 AM - PM 28 Jamie will be providing on Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Post Dinner Dinner 10 AM PM by Brigitte by Brigitte Fish Fry by Fish Brigitte Fry 5:30 by PM-7:30 Brigitte PM 6:30 PM-8:30 PM 13 8 10 AM PM Birthday Bash Pot Fish Luck Fry Food 7 PM by Brigitte - 11 PM 15 20 10 AM PM Fish Fry by Fish Brigitte Fry 5:30 by PM-7:30 Brigitte PM 22 27 10 AM PM Fish Fry Birthday by Brigitte Bash 5:30 Pot PM-7:30 Luck Food PM 27th Cont. Birthday Bash Pot Luck Food Sign up at the Bar 7-11 PM & Music by Carlos Fernandez 8th Cont. Birthday Bash Pot Luck Food Sign up at the Bar 7-11 PM & Music by Ronnie & Adri 7 PM - 11 PM 14 9 Auxiliary Prime Rib Dinner Prime Rib $15 by Dinner Pam & $15 Crew by Pam & Crew 5 PM - 7 PM 16 21 VFW Post 2111 Valentine Dinner Dinner Surf by Brigitte & Turf $25.00 by Brigitte 5:30 PM -7:30 PM 23 28 Auxiliary Crispy Onion Chicken Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast & Pasta by Aux Dinner Crew $10 by Aux $10.00 Crew 5 PM - 7 PM
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Page 11 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 VFW Post 2111 Valentine Weekend Dinner Surf and Turf Saturday 2/16/2019 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM $25.00 per Dinner Entertainment By Adri and Ronnie 7:00 PM to 11: PM
Page 12 Bugle Newsletter February 2019 Come Join Us at 7:30 am Itinerary will be provided. Edgewater Hotel / Casino Pay by 11 March 2019. $130/ person (Double Occupancy) or $145/ person (Single Occupancy) (includes room, bus, 1 complimentary dinner, breakfast buffet & beer coupons) Post 2111 is Online!!! Internet: http://vfwpost2111.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vfw2111
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