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"Honoring the Dead by Serving the Living"
Oct / Nov / Dec 2014
VFW POST 5265
2014 – 2015
OFFICERS
Commander
Mike Robinson
Sr. Vice Commander Bob Klinedinst
Jr. Vice Commander Harold Redding
Quartermaster
Michelle Dyarman
Adjutant
Bob Hinkle, Jr.
Service Officer
Donald Crumble
Chaplain
Donald Crumble
Judge Advocate
Robert Zeigler
Surgeon
Michelle Dyarman
Officer of the Day
Robert Zeigler
HOME ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President
Mike Robinson
Secretary
Bob Hinkle, Jr.
Treasurer
Michelle Dyarman
Board of Directors
Mike Robinson
Michelle Dyarman
Don Crumble
Robert Zeigler
Robert Klinedinst
Trustees 1 year
Quentin Stambaugh
2 year
Walt Stonesifer
3 year
Harry Knaub
LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President
Sr. Vice President
Jr. Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Conductress
Asst. Conductress
Chaplain
Patriotic Instructor
Historian
Guard
Asst. Guard
Color Guard
Flag Bearer
Banner Bearer
Trustees 1 year
2 year
3 year
Linda Carter-Thoman
Donna Reever
Billie Sue Diehl
Sandy Wagner
Beverly Strausbaugh
Pam Hilbert
Susan Mundis
Cynthia Shearer
Irene Shaffer
Kelly Landis
Phyllis Kaltreider
Connie Lauchman
Yvonne Riley
Sandy Wagner
Billie Sue Diehl
Karen Anstine
Mary Poe
Ethel Mummert
Connie Lauchman
Barb Harrell
Melissa Anstine
We are on the web!
Pvt. Allen J. Beck, Jr.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5265
A Message From The
COMMANDER
Greetings to our VFW Comrades,
Ladies Auxiliary Sisters and Social
Members.
Here we are already in Fall. Summer
seemed to fly by this year, the grand
finale being the Post picnic. Thanks to
all who attended and especially those
who spent countless hours and worked
so hard to put it together and help make
it a huge success.
As we head into the holiday season I
would like to remind everyone of the
VFW mission and vision.
VFW Mission - To foster camaraderie
amoung United States Veterans of
overseas conflicts. To serve our veter-
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THE SERVICE OFFICER
Visit us at
www.vfw5265.org
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hensive. There are no eligibility limitations based on service-connected
disability or enrollment priority assignment. People interested in participating
may complete an application online to:
http://deltadentalvadip.org or http://www
.metlife.com/vadip beginning Nov.15.
Remember "a good deed today goes a
long way tomorrow".
Don Crumble,
Service Officer
A Message From
THE QUARTERMASTER
Veteran members are encouraged to
pay their membership dues prior to the
December 31 deadline to keep their
membership status in good standing.
New veteran member dues will follow
the new VFW National HQ guidelines
and will be payable the following year of
the month you joined. If you pay by
October 31, 2014, your name will be
entered for a chance to win a Life Mem-
Spring Grove, PA
ans, the military and our communities.
To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
VFW Vision - Ensure that veterans are
respected for their service, always
receive their earned entitlements, and
are recognized for the sacrifices they
and their loved ones have made on
behalf of this great country.
I encourage each of you to attend our
monthly meetings on the third Tuesday
of the month. Please feel free to contact
me for any reason pertaining to the
welfare of our Post.
Yours in Comradeship,
Mike Robinson
Post Commander
A Message From
For the first time in history, the U.S.
Government has authorized a national
dental insurance program for Veterans
enrolled in Veterans Affairs health care
and individuals enrolled in VA's
CHAMPVA program.
VA is partnering with Delta Dental and
MetLife to allow eligible Veterans, plus
family members to receive care under
the Civilian Health and Medical
Program. The plans range from about
$8 for the basic up to $27 for compre-
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Chartered January 22, 1946
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bership offered by the Dept. of PA VFW.
The post will pay the first year membership dues of all new veterans joining our
post. Join or upgrade to a life membership and get $75.00 from the Post
toward your payment.
Yours in Comradeship,
Michelle Dyarman
Quartermaster
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Newsletter
The Newsletter is mailed to our
members - please provide the
post with address changes.
Newsletter is also posted on
our website www.vfw5265.org
Receive the newsletter by email,
give us your full name and
email address.
Our Post Hosts the
Spring Grove Area
Chamber of Commerce
Fourth Friday of Month*
in the Dining Room
Doors open at 7:30 am
Meeting at 8 am
All area businesses welcome
* Except 3rd Friday in Nov & Dec
Gift Cards
Gift cards make great gifts!
Gift cards available
in any amount
Purchase gift cards
at the bar
Advertise Your Business
& Support Your VFW
Newsletter Ads
$25 per quarter or $100 per year
Deadline for issues
Mar 1 / Jun 1 / Sep 1 / Dec 1
Pick up an ad application
at the Post
DIRECTORY
Steward - Bob Hinkle 225-4010
Post email: [email protected]
Quartermaster - Michelle Dyarman
[email protected]
Ladies Aux. President
Linda Carter-Thoman 225-5640
Website: www.vfw5265.org
LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Sub Sales - September kicked off our
sub sales and they will continue thru
November. The price will remain $3.00
per sub. Our sub helpers will take another
vacation December thru February and
return March 2015. Please get your
orders to the VFW by 6 pm the Wednesday that they are due. This makes it
easier to total orders and order all
supplies needed. This is our main
fundraiser event and we hope you will
continue to support the Ladies Auxiliary
sub sales as you have in the past. The
money raised enables us to pay our State
and National obligations as well as make
many donations to other good causes.
THANK YOU sub sellers and sub
makers, your time and effort is greatly
appreciated. If you have time on your
hands, please come help us make subs.
Ladies Auxiliary
Orders Due in
slot of Ladies Aux. Door
Sub Sales
no later than 6 PM on
$3.00
Oct 8  Nov 12
Pick-up Subs
Oct 16  Oct 20
SANDWICH SALE - Thank you for
supporting our 1st Ham and Turkey sandwich sale. We made 736 sandwiches,
thanks to all those that came out to give
us a hand that day. We had a fun day,
with coffee and doughnuts. Again
THANKS to all those that ordered, sold,
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and made the sandwiches, job well done.
All profit from this sale will go towards the
Kids Christmas Party.
Veterans Day Program - Our
Veterans Day Program will be Friday,
November 7 at 8 pm. It is a program to
honor and remember the men and
women who have served in the Armed
Forces of this great country. Each and
every one of them deserve our respect
and gratitude. Plan on being there to
honor our Veterans. We are a VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST - so be
sure to thank a vet.
Auxiliary Membership Dues - Your
2015 dues are now due. Please pay
before December 31, 2014. You can mail
them or drop them off at the VFW Post please put them in the slot in the Ladies
Auxiliary office door. If you are interested
in going to a life time membership please
give us a call and we can change your
membership now.
As 2014 is coming to a close, please
remember to keep all of our veterans and
members of the Armed Forces in your
minds and in your prayers.
I would like to take this opportunity to
wish everyone Happy Holidays.
Loyally,
Linda A. Carter-Thoman,
Ladies Auxiliary President
NEWS BRIEFS
Rumor Mill - Answers to recent rumors
heard in the canteen.
Rumor: Only family and friends of Board
members and management get free
drinks.
This is incorrect. All Veteran members,
Ladies Auxiliary members and social
members are eligible to earn free drinks
by volunteering to help with things that
benefit the Post. This could include
helping with a Post event or volunteering
to help with maintenance, upkeep or
beautification. Likewise, employees who
volunteer beyond their paid hours may
also earn free drinks if they are a member
of the Post. Members who attend the
Home Association Meeting also receive
chips for free drinks. Want a free beer –
volunteer!
Rumor: The Post has reduced the
amount of its donation to the Children's
Christmas party due to lack of funds.
This is incorrect. The question of rising
costs for the Children's Christmas Party
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was raised by the Ladies Auxiliary and
after discussion it was recommended by
the Post that the gifts for children be
capped at $15.00 for each child with the
Post contributing $7.50 toward that cost.
Walk of Heroes - Tuesday, November
11 (rain date Nov. 13) at Papermakers
Stadium, Roth’s Church Road will be a
day that members of the armed forces,
police & emergency units will be honored
by individuals walking laps in the
stadium. The day will start with an opening ceremony, performed by our Post, at
6 am in the stadium, the track will be
available all day for walking laps and the
day will end at 6 pm with a closing
ceremony. Have a veteran in your life that
you would like to walk with? Please invite
them. Pledges for your walk are being
collected to fund the completion of the
Veterans’ Memorial Garden on the school
campus. Details & pledge forms are
available at sgasd.org & at the Post. Not
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VETERAN MEMBERSHIPS
Post pays the first year dues for all new veteran
members. Annual membership renewal
$31.00. Life membership dues as follows:
Your Age
As of Dec. 31
Up to 30 years
31 – 40 years
41 – 50 years
51 – 60 years
61 – 70 years
71 – 80 years
81+ years
Membership
Dues
$425
$410
$375
$335
$290
$225
$170
Amount Paid
by Member*
$350
$335
$300
$260
$215
$150
$ 95
LEGACY LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Member must already be a life member.
Bronze $400  Silver $800  Gold $1200
WELCOME NEW
VETERAN MEMBERS
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Donald Cape
VFW Post 5265
SHOWS ITS SUPPORT
The Post recently supported the following
activities and organizations:
Year to Date: $132,350.00
 VFW Department of PA
 Keystone Wounded Warrior
 Hire A Vet
 The Salvation Army
 Howard Hanna Free Care Fund
 Calvary Baptist Church Refugee Mission
 Buck A Book
 Spring Grove Area School District
 Angels for Alyssa
 Gregory Wade McGrew Foundation
 Spring Grove Parks & Recreation Center
 PA Heritage Foundation
 FOP York County Lodge 73
 Margaret E. Moul Home
 Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
 Windy Hill Senior Center
 VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove
 St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
 VFW Post 8896
 Annunciation BVM School
 Delone Catholic
 Dance Works
 SPCA of York County
 Camp Sunshine
 North Codorus Fire Company
 Barger Nursing Scholarship Fund
Chicken BBQ
Oct. 4  Nov. 1
10:30 AM until Sold Out
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Installment payment options are available.
Member must set up installment payments with
VFW National HQ.
* Reflects $75.00 discount paid by the Post. Life
member dues must be paid through Post to receive $75 discount.
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OCTOBER
Chicken BBQ
10:30 AM-?
Oyster Feed Tickets available at bar
Last day to order Subs, order by 6 PM1
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Sub Sale Pickup
Board of Directors Meeting
7 PM
Veteran Meeting 2
8 PM
Home Association Meeting 3
9 PM
Buck & Chet Band 5
9 PM - 12 AM
Scholarship Fund Feed
Noon - 4 PM
Tickets available to members, $15 ea.
Enter via dining room, do not use bar entrance
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 4
7 PM
8 PM - 12 AM
Halloween Party
Costume Contest & DJ Cappetta
NOVEMBER
Chicken BBQ
10:30 AM
Patriots Pen/VOD essays due by today
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Veterans Day Program
8 PM
Band - Friction of the Day 5 8 PM - 12 AM
Oyster Feed (ticket required) Noon - 4 PM
Walk of Heroes
6 AM - 6 PM
at SG High School info at sgasd.org
Last day to order Subs, order by 6 PM1
Turkey Raffle
Noon - ?
Board of Directors Meeting
7 PM
Veteran Meeting 2
8 PM
Home Association Meeting 3
9 PM
Sub Sale Pickup
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 4
7 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
Post Closed
Gone Country Band 5
8 PM - 12 AM
DECEMBER
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Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Children’s Christmas Party
1 - 3 PM
Shrimp Raffle
Noon - ?
Board of Directors Meeting
7 PM
Veteran Meeting 2
8 PM
Home Association Meeting 3
9 PM
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Post Open
11 AM - 1 PM
Merry Christmas
Post Closed
New Years Eve Party
9 PM - 1 AM
Entertainment by Bridge Street Band 5
No Ladies Auxiliary Meeting in Dec.
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JANUARY
Please watch the Post for event details.
1. Subs: $3 ea., please place orders by 6pm in Aux. door slot.
2. Veteran Mtgs: open to Veteran members in good standing.
3. Home Assoc. Mtgs: open to all members in good standing.
4. Ladies Aux. Mtgs: Ladies Aux. members in good standing.
5. Entertainment: Members Free; Guests of Members $5.
TAPS
Our Post extends condolences to the
families of our departed Comrade
Philip Baer, Harvey Messinger,
Luther Heist
and Sister Janie Lint
The Bobbi Pin
Hair, Nails & Tanning Salon
Military and
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
10% Discount all year
Spring Forge Shopping Center
717-225-3315
Miller's
Appliance & TV
Since 1932
"We service what we sell"
Highpointe Commons
245 North Main Street
Spring Grove, PA
(717) 225-1562
millersapplianceandtv.com
Zeigler’s Kitchens
Home of the Kitchen King
Serving the greater
Spring Grove area since 1999
1062 Sprenkle Road, Spring Grove
717-225-9781
www.zeiglerkitchens.com
REMINDER
All Social Membership Dues
must be paid prior to Dec. 31
Dues for 2015 are $35
Unpaid Social Memberships
may result in
suspension or loss
of Post priviledges
Flags
New flags may be purchased at our Post.
3’ x 5’
4’ x 6’
5’ x 8’
12” x 18”
Flags
$18.00
Flags
$28.00
Flags
$40.00
grave marker flags
$1.50
Unserviceable flags may be dropped off
at our Post for proper disposal.
Fly the Flag
Oct 13 - Columbus Day
Oct 27 - Navy Day
Nov 4 - Election Day
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 27 - Thanksgiving
Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day (half-staff)
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
News Briefs - continued from inside
walking? Our Post is collecting donations for
the Veteran‘s Memorial Garden through
Monday, November 10. Make checks payable
to VFW Post 5265 and write Veteran’s Memorial Garden in the memo. The Post will match
donations slated for the garden.
Essay Contests - Students in grades 6-12
are encouraged to participate in these VFW
sponsored essay contests: The Patriot’s Pen
and Voice of Democracy. Applications are
available at vfw.org and in the Spring Grove
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School guidance offices. Essays are due to
our Post by Nov. 1, 2014.
Veterans D.C. Bus Trip - Northeastern
students are honoring WWII, Korean War &
Vietnam War Vets (that have not traveled with
them before) with a free bus trip to the memorials in D.C. & buffet meal on Nov. 22.
Info/applications available by calling Duane
Swartz at 266-3644, ext 81307 or use the
sign-up sheet at the Post, for info email Harold
Redding at [email protected].
IN THE DINING ROOM
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In addition to our full menu, the following specials will be offered in the dining room.
Specials include choice of sides, soup and salad bar.
Dining room is open to the public on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 4:30 - 7:30 pm.
Play Bar Bingo Wednesday evenings, purchase bingo cards from your server.
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OCTOBER
Fresh Sausage
Salmon or Black Diamond
Our Original Fried Chicken
Prime Rib
Hand-breaded Haddock
Crab Cakes
Meatloaf
Filet
Our Original Fried Chicken
Stuffed Flounder
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NOVEMBER
Lasagna
Delmonico Steak
Fresh Sausage
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Our Original Fried Chicken
Scallops or Blk Diamond Steak
Hand-breaded Haddock
Dining Room Closed
DECEMBER
3 Chicken Pot Pie
5 Our Original Fried Chicken
10 Baked Beef Pie
12 Prime Rib
17 Our Original Fried Chicken
19 Crab Imperial
24 Dining Room Closed
26 N.Y. Strip Steak
31 Dining Room Closed
Jan 2 Stuffed Shrimp
Menu is subject to change. Public Welcome. Credit cards are accepted.
Members must present their membership card when purchasing alcohol.
POST & KITCHEN
7 am - 12 am
11 am - 12 am
11 am - 2 am
7 am - 2 am
7 am - 9:30 pm
11 am - 9:30 pm
11 am - 10:30 pm
7 am - 10:30 pm
CANTEEN SPECIALS
Breakfast Specials Every Weekend
Monday - Wings All Day
Tuesday Night - Tacos, Taco Salad, Taco Pizza...
Thursday Night - Seafood Specials
Monday - Thursday
with Post 5265
Commemorative Coin
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NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER
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Pvt. Allen J. Beck, Jr.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5265
1st Ave. & Water Street
P.O. Box 54
Spring Grove, PA 17362
HOURS:
Sunday
Mon - Wed
Thursday
Fri - Sat
HAPPY HOUR