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 17, Issue 06 June 2017 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Department 1st Place Winning Newsletter for a Large Post 2010 and 2011 National 2nd Place Winning Newsletter for a Large Post State Convention - 8th-11th Father s Day - Sunday 18th Passing of the Gavel / Fiesta - Sat. 24th Home Post of the State Inspector/State Training Committee - Chuck Anfuso Home Post of the State Teachers Award Chairman - Russ Eseltine Home Post of the State Membership Vice Chairman - South - Russ Eseltine Home Auxiliary of the State Jr Vice President - Ellie Mello Home Auxiliary of the National Assistant Soloist, State & District Soloist Julia Price
Page 2 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 Post Officers Post House Committees/Chairman Commander Brett Taylor 1 Year House Rocky Clark Senior Vice Cdr Kristine Wunder 1 Year House Ed Hamilton (Chairman) Junior Vice Cdr Vacant 2 Year House Andy Baker Quartermaster Russ Eseltine 3 Year House Larry Schultheis II Chaplain Dennis Everett 3 Year House Larry Fuller 1 Year Trustee Jeffrey Connor Post Entertainment Committee Chairman 2 Year Trustee Chuck Anfuso Entertainment Chairman Brett Taylor 3 Year Trustee Vacant Adjutant (Appointed) Dan Bauer Post Committees and Chairman Judge Advocate (Appointed) Chuck Anfuso Color Guard Captain Dan Bauer Surgeon/Service Officer (Appointed) Richard Neitzelt OOD (Appointed) Larry Fuller Auxiliary Officers Adopt-A-Unit Brett Taylor President Lupe Duggins Americanism Senior Vice Michael Mendell Buddy Poppy Jim Bennett Junior Vice Kathryn Goulart Building Gail Polk Treasurer/Secretary Ellie Mello Burgers & Beans Dan Bauer Chaplain C. C. Bennett Flags Chairman Conductress Cynthia Schilling JROTC (Major) Richard Kiehl Guard Judy Oliver Kitchen Committee Chair Ed Hamilton Patriotic Instructor Gail Williams Law Enforcement/FF/EMT Lou Chiodo 1 Year Trustee Gail Williams Legislative Terry Jensen 2 Year Trustee Kathryn Goulart Membership Hank Schanstra 3 Year Trustee Judy Oliver National Home Dennis Everett Patriot Day POW/MIA Reports Teacher s Award Dan Bauer Brett Taylor Kristine Wunder Jerry Forbes VFW District 1 Website https://vfwd1.org VOD/Patriot s Pen Jerry Forbes VFW Department of CA www.vfwca.org Vet School Visit Program Jerry Forbes VFW California Auxiliary www.lavfwca.org Veteran s Walk Kristine Wunder VFW National https://www.vfw.org Ways and Means Dan Bauer 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 9:30 AM Saturday 10 AM 1 AM House Committee 2 nd Saturday 9:30 AM Sunday 9 AM 10 PM Ways & Means 2 nd Saturday 9:30 AM Club Manager Jim Stephenson Post 3 rd Thursday 6:30 PM Assistant Club Manager Club Bookkeeper Assistant Lisa Natividad Bugle Editor Russ Eseltine reseltine@cox.net 619-585-9342 Web Master Daniel Bauer We re on the web www.vfwpost2111.org
Page 3 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 Commander s Message Greetings Comrades and Auxiliary, Ok folks, here we go charging ahead into another year. I m honored to have been elected as your Post Commander for another year and I look forward to the future success we ll have as a team. Thank you to all that attended the Mass Installation. Although I was not physically present, I was properly installed via Facetime. I even think this was the first time that this App / Technology has been used to install a Post Commander! Thanks to Comrade Dan Bauer for arranging that evolution. Obviously, this past year has had its share of ups and downs, but in the end, I believe we came together as one team with a common goal. My goal for the coming year is to challenge myself more and to work harder for the benefit of our Post, its members, and our extended Veteran community. A change of Post 2111 culture has taken place over the last year and I want to continue our trend of caring for each other, respecting our differences, promoting a family environment, growing our membership and remaining financially solid. You the membership have shown time and time again, what we can accomplish if we work with each other and not against each other. Believe it or not, we are nearing the end of our building repairs and will soon be back in business, if not already by the time you read this newsletter. Thank you to everyone who took the time to donate your time or money for this effort. We re still not finished and although we are able to cover the immediate costs of our repairs, we need to continue our fundraising efforts to repay costs associated with our repairs. Our Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Dan Bauer has created letters to be mailed to the entire membership and created an application on our Post 2111 homepage where people can contribute electronically. Again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone. We are also in the planning stages of a fundraising event on the 24 th of June. More to follow but we are preparing for music, media coverage (News and Radio), Food and a party atmosphere. Again, more to follow on this event. Thank you all so much for your votes of confidence and support throughout the year. Remember to keep our Veterans and their families in your thoughts, and most of all remember that we are a family. Let s take care of each other! In continued Comradeship and Very Respectfully, Auxiliary President s Message Hello Sisters, Brothers, Comrades and Friends I would like to wish all the Dads a Happy Father s Day. I am wishing you all a great day. The Auxiliary will be cooking up a free breakfast to all 2111 post member dads and auxiliary dads in good standing. That will be June 18 th from 9:00 am until noon. That s our way of thanking you for your time and support that you have given to Post 2111 CDR. Jack E. Carleton. I am getting ready for the 90 th Annual State Convention being held in Ontario. I am excited and ready to bring back to our auxiliary all the new and up dated information for our Veteran s programs. I will be busy with classes, meetings, and I am honored to be a Page for our State Jr. Vice President Ellie Mello. I am sure all will go well and Ellie will come home as our State Sr. Vice President 2017-2018. As a reminder because of the convention being held during the time the auxiliary has their meeting, there will be NO auxiliary meeting in June. Many of your officers will be attending the convention. The next meeting will not be held until July 13 th, at 2111 in the Bobby Price Hall at 6:30. There will be no membership meeting in June. The next membership meeting will be July 25 th at the Mission Valley Post 3787 at 6:00 pm. I attended the Mount Miguel High School Army JROTC annual awards ceremony. As usual these young men and women did an outstanding job with their drill team performances. Every year the auxiliary donates money to Mt. Miguel JROTC and we present the best drill platoon with a trophy and ribbon. I would like to thank the Kearny Mesa Auxiliary for hosting the last membership meeting of the VFW year. The Lakeside post also did a wonderful job in putting together the Mass Installation Ceremonies. The auxiliary district meeting was rather long, but in the end we were all invited to a reception for the incoming district president and commander. A fantastic hot BBQ meal was waiting for us at the Encanto Post. Many events going on in the month of June. The pig roast in Ramona, June 3. Many of you remember Barbara Quinn, celebration of life for her will be held at the Lemon Grove Post Michael Monsoor June 4 th at 2 pm. Flag Day at Fredericka Manor June 14 th at 10:00 am. Passing of the Gavel June 24 th at 11 am. Please take a look at the calendar for more information and event dates. Brett Taylor Commander, VFW Post 2111 Let freedom Ring Sing and Swing. Remembering the Sacrifices our Veterans Made to our Country. Be kind to one another. Loyally Yours, Lupe Duggins
Page 4 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 June 2017 Membership Report Post 2111 Members, Families and Friends, Please give a warm welcome to our 8 New Members, who joined us in May 2017! Howard Dixon; Navy, Iraq, Annual Richard Galvan; Army, Vietnam, LIFE Domingo Marbello; Navy, Gulf, Annual Bernabe Racela; Navy, Vietnam, Annual Richard Rodriguez; Navy, Vietnam, LIFE Bradford Shattuck; Navy, Iraq, Annual Carlos Wilkerson; Navy, GWOT, Annual Herminio Zunga; Navy, Vietnam, Annual Be a Ready Recruiter for the Post, by encouraging any fellow overseas-veterans, to join us. (Please help remind Annual Members to renew their membership this year.) Post 2111 appreciates the millions of veterans who have served and supported one another over the last three decades long struggle in the Mideast - who are entitled to the comradeship of WW II, Korea and Vietnam veterans, through our common cause, as established by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, on September 29, 1899. Keep a few VFW applications handy - to give out to inquiring veterans. We have Membership Envelopes, behind the bar, to assist sign-ups. See the Steps to Membership poster for: How to join? Take credit for helping new members by printing Your Name, on the application. Earn a VFW Pin, for signing up 5 members. Many Thanks for your past loyal military service. And to all those now proudly serving! Hank Schanstra - Membership Chairman - Call for any questions. (916) 221-2709 Request Your Military Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax, (Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, Replacement Medals, and/or Medical Records) has never been easier. This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of the DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to sign access to their dd-214 online: http://vetrecs.archives.gov House Committee Report Dear Comrades, Sisters, Brothers and Friends, As we launch into a new VFW Year, it s already been event filled and a fast and furious couple of months. We are happy to say that the upstairs hall is back to full service. The new roof, rafters, drop ceiling and lighting are done and look amazing. A special thanks to Carlos Fernandez and his fellow city inspector Steve for working with us to keep the place open and running downstairs. Thanks to DooRite Construction and Doyle Mills for making the work happen. We also want to thank everyone who helped with the cleanup after the work was completed. If I tried to name everyone, I would probably forget someone, and I don t want that to happen. Just know that EVERYONE did a wonderful job over 2 days to get the hall cleaned and restocked. We had Officers, Members of the Post and Auxiliary and even non-member volunteers who pitched in.thank YOU TO ALL! Now that the work is done, we need to move onto a plan to pay for those repairs. Thank you to all who have already generously donated to the Building Fund, but we still have work to do. We have scheduled a Fundraiser for June 24 th, from12 til 5pm, in the parking lot. A donation of $10 per adult and $5 per child is requested. We will have food, sodas and draft beef, raffles and 50/50 s. We will also have music and other events and booths for your entertainment. Please stop by and show your support and have a fun day. Father s Day is this month, and we will have Sunday Breakfast, free to Post 2111 Fathers. Please come and enjoy. A special thanks to Dennis and Debi who are working hard daily in the kitchen. We will be adding some new items to the menu and enhancing it for all to enjoy. Please stop by and check out our new items. Yours in Comradeship, Ed Hamilton, Chairman
Page 5 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 VOD/PP/TOTY/Vet School Chairman Post 2111 Elections 2017-2018 I can be contacted at the post home directly or via phone or E-mail. My number is 619-990 -0799 and my E-mail address is geraldforbes@cox.net. All program information is available at www. VFW.org along with appropriate entry forms Voice of Democracy (VOD) VOD is an essay program for students in grades 9-12. The subject is American History: Our Hope for the Future. Entries are due to the post on 31 October. Essay must be recorded on Audio CD or Flash Drive and 3-5 minutes in duration. Patriots Pen (PP) PP is an essay program for students in grades 6-8. The subject is America s Gift to My Generation. Entries are due to the post on 31 October. Essay must be Typed and 300-400 words in length. Teacher of the Year (TOTY) TOTY is presented in 3 divisions, grades K-5. 6-8. and 9-12. Nominations should be 350 words or less. Submissions must be received by Post NLT 15 February. VFW in the Classroom Veterans are available to come to your school or meet with student groups at our Post to discuss military and Veteran issues with them. Events are encouraged throughout the year. About Father s Day Many people of the United States and Canada celebrate Father s Day as a day to express gratitude and appreciation to their fathers by giving them presents or greeting cards. Father's Day comes on the third Sunday in June. Position Commander Senior Vice Cdr Junior Vice Cdr Quartermaster Chaplain Effective 11 June 2017 Name Brett Taylor Daniel Bauer Andy Baker Russ Eseltine Dennis Everett Trustees 1 Year Jeff Connor House Committee Dear Comrades & Friends: 2 Year Chuck Anfuso 3 Year Vacant 1 Year Ed Hamilton 2 Year Larry Schultheis 2 Year Larry Fuller 3 Year Jim Bennett 3 Year Larry Young Ways & Means As many have heard, the Post sustained significant damage to the roof earlier this year and the repairs were costly. We need everyone s help raising money in order to continue the good works of our Post. We have two events coming up where you can participate: 1. Post Sustainability Campaign. (www.vfwpost2111.org/ Donate.htm). Please see flyer in the Bugle for more details. Our goal is to raise $80,000! We will be mailing out more information to the members this month. Thanks you to the many folks who have already participated! 2. VFW Post 2111 Building Fund Fiesta - June 24, 2017 (12 pm - 5 pm). We will be roping off the Post parking lot for a fun-filled afternoon. There will be music, food, beverages and more. Please come out and support this event. Father's Day was started in 1910 by Mrs. John Dodd of Spokane, Washington. The custom spread throughout the United States and in 1936 a national Father's Day committee was formed. Headquartered in New York City, the committee annually selects a Father of the Year. Some of the fathers who have won this title are Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Harry S. Truman. If you are interested in volunteering, the next Ways and Means meetings will be held at the Post on Saturday, June 10 & July 8 at 9:30am (after the House Committee meeting). For other ideas, I can be reached at (619) 392-6333 or bauerdan1449@gmail.com. Yours in Comradeship, Comrade Dan Bauer
Page 6 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 VFW 2111 2017 Color Guard Schedule Jun 24 (Sat) - Passing of the Gavel & Building Fund Fiesta Location: Post 2111 Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at post at 10:00 a.m.) Auxiliary Members Barbara Quinn Passed away 05/04/2017 Life Member Bonnie Sue Shenners Passed away 05/21/2017 Life Member VFW POST 2111 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR POST MEMBERSHIP PUT APPLICATION IN THE QUARTERMASTER S BOX. FOR AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP PUT APPLICA- TION IN THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT S BOX. Jul 04 (Tue) - Post Picnic Location: Post 2111 Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at post at 10 a.m.) Sep 11 (Mon) - Candlelight Vigil Location: Post 2111 Time: 5:00 p.m. (Meet at post at 4 p.m.) Sep 23 (Sun) - (Tentative) POW/MIA Ceremony Location: Post 2111 Time: 10:00 a.m. Nov 11 (Sat) - 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 FOR MEN S AUXILIARY MEMBERS JOINING THE AUXILIARY PUT APPLICATION IN THE AUXIL- IARY PRESIDENT S BOX. Russell Eseltine, Post Quartermaster. 3 rd Ave FLAG SCHEDULE 2017 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 who, what, where, when! 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. Flags will be displayed on 3 rd Avenue at 7 AM and retrieved at 4 PM on the following days. Independence Day Tuesday July 4 Labor Day Monday September 4 Veterans Day Saturday November 11 Flags will not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement. POST 2111 FLAG POLE SCHEDULE 2017 Patriot Day Monday September 11 (Half-staff until sunset) Pearl Harbor Day Thursday December 7 (Half-staff until sunset)
Page 7 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 June 2017 Calendar of Events Date Event Place Time Friday June 2 Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM (Karaoke Fun) Saturday June 3 35th Bi-Annual Pig Roast DALEMAR Ranch 1 PM???? (Fundraiser for VFW & Post 3783) 17067 El Sol Rd, Ramona Saturday June 3 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Thursday June 8 thru Sunday June 11 Department Convention Double Tree Hotel, Ontario, CA. Each Day Thursday June 8 Auxiliary Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM (No meeting will be held) Thursday June 8 Post Calendar Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:15 PM Thursday June 8 Post Officers Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:30 PM Saturday June 10 Entertainment Committee Mtg Bobby R. Price Hall 9:30 AM Saturday June 10 House Committee Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9:30 AM Saturday June 10 Ways and Means Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9:30 AM Saturday June 10 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Wednesday June 14 Flag Day Ceremony Fredericka Manor 10 AM Care Center Thursday June 15 Post Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM Saturday June 17 Music by the Latin Rollers Band Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Saturday June 24 Post 2111 Passing of the Gavel Bobby R. Price Hall 11 AM - Noon Saturday June 24 VFW Post 2111 Building Fund Fiesta Post Parking Lot Noon - 5 PM Saturday June 24 Music by Carlos Fernandez Post Parking Lot 1 PM - 5 PM Saturday June 24 Karaoke by Shawni & Dave Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM Friday June 30 June Birthday Bash Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina July 2017 Calendar of Events Tuesday July 4 Independence Day - Place flags out on 3 rd Ave 7 PM - 11 PM 3 rd Ave. Chula Vista 7 AM - Out 4 PM - In Tuesday July 4 Coronado Parade Coronado 10 AM Tuesday July 4 4th of July Celebration Annual Picnic, Opening Ceremonies VFW Post 2111 Parking Lot 11 AM-5 PM, Noon Tuesday July 4 Music by The Latin Rollers VFW Post 2111 Parking Lot 12:30 PM 4:30 PM Sunday July 16 Past Commanders Club Picnic MCRD Boat House 11 AM-5 PM Saturday July 22 thru Wednesday July 26 VFW 118th National Convention New Orleans, Louisiana All Week Saturday July 22 29th Annual Stand Down San Diego High School Athletic Field All Day
Page 8 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 June 2017 Meals SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 3 Post Dinner 4 PMAUX/Post Breakfast by Carlos, Allen, George & Debi 9 AM - Noon 11 Post Breakfast 9 AM - Noon 18 Auxiliary Breakfast 9 AM - Noon by Auxiliary Father s Day 25 Post Breakfast 9 AM - Noon 5 6 Jumbo Dogs by Larry 4 PM - 7 PM 12 13 Jumbo Dogs by Larry 4 PM - 7 PM 19 20 Jumbo Dogs by Larry 4 PM - 7 PM 26 27 Jumbo Dogs by Larry 4 PM - 7 PM 7 Food Available 14 Flag Day Food Available 21 Food Available 28 Food Available 8 15 22 29 Larry Fuller & Debi Cravens will be serving on Tuesday thru Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Eggs, Omelets, Pancakes, Burgers & Hotdogs with all the fixins. Specials to be announced. Fish Fry 9 Fish Fry 16 Fish Fry 23 Fish Fry 30 Birthday Bash Pot Luck Food Sign up at the Bar 30th Birthday Bash Pot Luck Food 6-8 PM & Music by Carlos Fernandez 7 PM - 11 PM 5 PM-7:30 PM 10 Auxiliary Prime Rib Dinner $15 by Pam & Crew 5 PM - 7 PM 17 Post Dinner 5:30 PM-7:30 PM 24 Auxiliary Steak Dinner $15 5 PM - 7 PM BURGERS & BEANS & MORE Every Saturday in June 11 AM - 2 PM
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Page 10 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 35th Bi-annual Pig Roast June 3rd 2017 Festivities start at 1pm Dinner 3-5pm Spit roasted Whole Pig, Roast Beef and Turkey Side Dishes are greatly appreciated Family Friendly (Jumbo Jump) NO DOGS Please Annual Fundraiser for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Post 3783 Donation: Adult $30 18-13: $20 12-7: $15 Under 6 : FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT AND ALL YOU CAN DRINK! FREE CAMPING: Motorhomes & Trailers WELCOME! (early parking available) Karaoke by Keith and Susan MacDonald : 1-5 PM Live Band: 6-10pm The Rockhounds! WHERE: 17067 EL SOL Road Ramona CA Contact: (760) 788-6350, Dale (619) 247-0535, Marla (619) 247-0536 5 North 15 North 78 Scripps Poway Parkway 67 North 17067 EL SOL Road From North: Head 15 South to Scripps Poway Parkway (Exit Right, Turn Left), Head East to Highway 67. Turn Left onto Highway 67. Turn Left onto Highland Valley Road. Turn Right onto El Sol Road (Caution small road after sweeping right hand curve) 5 South 163 15 South 67 South From South: Head 15 North to Scripps Poway Parkway. (Exit Right, Turn Right) Head East to Highway 67. Turn Left onto Highway 67. Turn Left onto Highland Valley Road. Turn Right onto El Sol Road (Caution small road after sweeping right hand curve)
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Page 13 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 VFW Post 2111 Building Fund Fiesta Saturday, June 24, 2017 12pm to 5pm at the VFW 2111 Parking Lot 299 I Street - Chula Vista - CA We'll be roping off the parking lot for a fun-filled afternoon to raise money to repair the upstairs hall roof and ceiling that sustained damage after the recent heavy rains. Mini-Swap Meet Beer Garden All proceeds benefit VFW Post 2111 Building Fund to enable sustained operations at the Post. Online Donations can be made at www.vfwpost2111.org/donate.htm Post #2111 Friday June 30, 2017 7pm 11pm Music By Carlos Fernandez!
Page 14 Bugle Newsletter June 2017 Tuesday, July 4 th, 2017 11am to 5pm at the VFW 2111 Parking Lot VFW JULY 4th CELEBRATION TICKETS SOLD AT BAR: $10.00 Adults $ 5.00 Minors 5 to 12 yrs. 12 Noon OPENING CEREMONIES 12:30 pm - Music, Jail, & Games begin. 1:00 pm Food will start being served. 3:30 pm Games End & Jail closes. 4:30 pm Music Ends. Latin Rollers Band
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