VFW Post 1324 Weekly Newsletter

G.Arnold - 1/11/2026

 

TUESDAY, JAN. 13, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Tuesday Tasks. Set-up for Wednesday’s business meetings.

 

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 7:00 pm, Post and Auxiliary meetings.

 

THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Auxiliary Sewing Group.

 

FRIDAY, JAN 16, 8:00, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Honor Guard duties at Willamette National Cemetery.

 

SATURDAY, JAN 17, Department of Oregon Mid-Winter Conference, Seaside Convention Center, Seaside, OR.  All day; Teacher, Voice of Democracy, and Patriots Pen awards banquet in the evening.

9:00 am – Cub Scout Pack 209 annual Pinewood Derby at the Post.

 

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

 

1. The planned hall floor restoration is right around the corner! (January 26 to 30). We have 3 days (Jan. 23 to 25) for preparations prior to the work.  We are looking for Post members, and anyone else, to volunteer and assist in the preparations on those days, this will be brought up in the Post business meeting this Wednesday.

2. The VFW's 2026 Spring Washington Conference in Washington, DC is February 28 - March 5.  Any Post or Auxiliary members that would like to attend or know more can contact the Post Commander.

3. As most of you know, just about every month, about the 3rd of 4th week, we host a Red Cross Blood Drive.  The first one this year will be on Wednesday, January 21, 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

This one will be special, all who come to give January 1-25 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. Includes travel, hotel, $1,000 gift card, pregame activities and more! Terms apply; visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.  Plus 200 bonus points toward their Blood Donor Rewards account.

To make an appointment to give blood you can use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

 

 

 

 

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With Great Respect
 
Greg Arnold
Post Commander
(503) 655-6969
vfw1324@gmail.com