VFW LONE STAR POST 2150 - MCKINNEY, TEXAS
Monthly Newsletter
Dec 2014
www.vfwpost2150.org
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COMMANDER’S
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WOMEN’S
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Greetings Comrades,
Hello Again Everyone,
Hello Ladies of Post 2150,
I hope everyone had a
Happy Thanksgiving.
December will be one of our
busiest months of the year.
It starts off on Dec 6th this is
our annual Toys for Tots
Motorcycle Run. We need
all the volunteers we can
get. The weather outlook is
good, so this should be a
good run. If you can help
with registration please be
at McKinney Power Sports at
7:30AM. On Sunday Dec
7th we will host Bonham
Vets if you can help please
be at the post by 10AM.
We will have a Pearl Harbor
ceremony at the Post at
6PM on Dec 7th. On Dec
13th we will host the
Samaritan Inn kids for a
Christmas party. That
evening we will host a
wedding reception for
Dalton and Amanda.
Dece20th will be the Post
Christmas party. On
Christmas Day, the Post will
be closed. On Wednesday
Dec 31st. will be our New
Years Eve party. There will
be a $10.00 cover charge.
We will be serving ham,
blackeyed peas, cabbage,
and cornbread. The band
will be Sweating Bullets.
Should be a good time.
Here'[s wishing everyone a
Merry Christmas and A
Happy New Year.
Hello again,
The holiday season has started,
hope this months newsletter
finds everyone in good health
and spirits. We have a busy
couple of weeks coming up
Dec 2 is Armed Forces Day
Dec 6 will be our Annual Toys for
Tots event. We needs lots of
volunteers, let me know if you
can help out.
Dec 7 is National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day, We will be
hosting the Bonham Veterans at
the Post, They will be arriving at
11:30am so come out and
enjoy some great camaraderie
and Ladies fabulous desserts.
Dec 13th Santa and Mrs Claus will
be stopping by the Post to deliver
some seasonal cheer over lunch.
We will start the festivities
around 11:30am, if you are
bringing a child please sign up at
the Post.
I want to Thank everyone for the
OUTSTANDING results that we
had at our Bake Sale after the
Fish Fry in November. It was a
record setting night!!!
Dec 19th will be Fish Fry again
and the Ladies will again be
hosting a Cake Auction. Maybe
we can do it again.
Dec 25th we will be closed to
allow our members to spend
time with their families.
Merry Christmas!
Dec 26th we will not be having a
band or cook night. Dec 31st will
be our Annual New Years Party,
come out and ring in the New
Year with us. May God Bless and
keep each of you and yours
Sincerely,
Jim (Nick) Nichols
This year has come in gone
in a flash . 2015 is just
around the corner. The
Post still has many things
to Host through the month
of December. Please check
the Post for updates on all
of the activities .
Just a reminder to all
Men’s Auxiliary Members
that your 2014
membership will expire
this month. If you haven’t
already renewed this
please contact Larry
Tunnel or myself. Thanks
to all of you who have
already done this.
Another reminder is that
the Post will be hosting a
Super Bowl Party again. If
you attended last year I’m
sure you will want to
attend again. Please check
the post for more details.
May you have a Safe and
Happy Holiday.
Regards,
TV
Have a great month. Your sister
in the Auxiliary
Shelly Rule
2014-15 Post Officers
Commander Jim (Nick) Nichols
Sr. Vice Commander Lee Francis
Junior Vice Commander
Gary Townsend
Quartermaster Dave Hoch
Service Officer - David Allevato
Adjutant Dave Hoch
Chaplain Ray Richardson
Judge Advocate Howard Haugh
Surgeon Tom Cobine
Three year trustee M. Jerro
Two year trustee M. Stoddard
One year trustee Barry Brown
2014-15 Men’s Auxiliary
Officers
President Todd Viles
Vice President Jack Seagle
Jr. Vice President Jim Casseroti
Auxiliary Treasurer
Larry Tunnell
Auxiliary Sec. Randy Dinsmore
Chaplain Jim Dickerson
1 Yr Trustee Danny Cook
2 Yr Trustee Harold Edwards
3 Yr Trustee - Gordon Pruett
2014-15 Ladies Auxiliary
Officers
President Shelley Rule
Sr Vice Kim Hawkins
Jr Vice Tobi Viles
Secretary Almeta Nichols
Treasurer Theresa Pruett
Chaplain Sue Francis
Guard Elka Nutterfield
Patriotic Instructor
Virginia Labreque
3yr Trustee Elka Nutterfield
2yr Trustee Sue Francis
1yr Trustee Virginia Labreque
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
VFW Post 2150
Pictures from the Kerry Talbot Memorial
In Loving Memory: Kerry McClure Talbot (1963 - 2014)
Served in the U.S. Navy 1981 – 1985
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
VFW Post 2150
Pictures from Past Month
Handing out Buddy Poppies at Costco
Veterans Day Services at McKinney Christian Academy
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
UPCOMING POST EVENTS
Cooking Schedule
5th MG Riders
12th Tony,Mark,Randy ,Ray
19th Todd,Tobi,Nick,Almeta
26th Kitchen Closed
31st New Years Eve Party
Upcoming Entertainment
5th Red River Surfers
12th Danny Romo
19th Uncle Salty (Karaoke)
26th Uncle Salty (Karaoke)
31st Sweatin Bullets
OTHER POST INFORMATION
New Members
Monthly Post Meeting
Welcome new and transferred members. We are
pleased you have chosen the Lone Star Post 2150 as
your home post.
The next monthly Post meeting
will be held Monday Dec 8th at 6:30 PM.
John Weich
Michael "Mick" Ferl
Following the meeting, members may
purchase a hamburger and fries for $3.00.
Laptops Available for Use
The post recently had several laptop computers donated for the use of our members. These laptops are
setup to access our high speed Wi-Fi, and have other popular software programs on them. If you’re in
the post and would like to use one, just ask one of the bartenders
Community Service Reports
If you have information about anything our members have done for the community, please send to Lee
Francis as soon as possible. We need to get the reports in for our Program Participation. Please send
reports to: [email protected] or contact Lee at 459-667-8729.
Saving Coupons For Veterans Families
We have been asked to save coupons from our newspaper inserts etc. to be distributed to families of
current and former veterans. It would help if you can cut them out, but if not just bring in the entire
insert.
Just bring them in and give them to the person working the cantina. Please contact Tobi Viles for
additional information.
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
December 2014
Calendar
Mon
1
Tues
2
Wed
3
Thu
4
Shuffleboard
tournament
7:30pm
8
9
10
Monthly
Post Meeting
6:30pm
Shuffleboard
tournament
7:30pm
11
Fri
Sat
Sun
5
6
7
Red River
Surfers
Uncle Salty
Pearl Harbor
Day
Steak Night
Toys for Tots
12
13
Danny Romo
Band
Uncle Salty
(Karaoke)
14
(Karaoke)
Steak Night
15
16
17
18
Shuffleboard
tournament
7:30pm
19
20
Uncle Salty
(Karaoke)
Uncle Salty
(Karaoke)
21
Catfish Night
22
23
24
Shuffleboard
tournament
7:30pm
29
30
31
Shuffleboard
tournament
7:30pm
Sweatin
Bullets Band
25
26
27
Christmas
(Post Closed)
Uncle Salty
(Karaoke)
Uncle Salty
(Karaoke)
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P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
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NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
Lone Star Post 2150 thanks all of our Newsletter sponsors for their support during 2013. We hope you
will continue your generous support in 2014, and remind you that your $100 2014 advertising donation is
due once again. For questions or payments, please contact our Quartermaster, Dave Hoch, at
[email protected] or 214-454-5932.
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119
MOTORCYCLE GROUP UNIT 33
“MARK YOUR CALENDAR” ~ UP COMING EVENTS:
!!! Join MG-33 on “meetup.com!!! To stay informed on all
riding opportunities. Below is a link to a starting point. Search
for MG-33, if needed, after you create an account:
http://www.meetup.com/MG-33-RIDERS-MCKINNEY-VFW-POST2150/members/136330492/
MG-33 CALENDAR EVENTS:
DEC 3rd: Toys for Tots Pre-Party at QSL 6:30pm
DEC 5th: MG Cook Night Friday, 5:45pm
DEC
6th:
DFW Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run
DEC 7th: Escort for Bonham Vets 10am
DEC 19th: Dec 19 MG33 outing On December 19th
(Friday) at 7:00pm the Allen Americans will be playing
the Wichita Thunder. Tickets will be $45-55. RSVP Cheese
by Thursday December 5th.
JAN 3rd: Monthly MG-33 meeting at 1000, The Lone Star
Post
“JUNE” 11th
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14th: Republic of Texas Bike Rally
Many thanks to all my brothers and sisters of MG33. It is an
honor to be a part of this organization. Be safe, be responsible,
represent our post with honor, and may the Spirit of Christ
always be with you all.
MG Officers 2014-2015
Chair: Mike Nutterfield
Co-Chair: Chris Aviles
2nd Co-Chair: Susan Nolen
Treasurer: Emmett Ballard
Secretary: Caryn Dinet
Chaplain: John Foreman
Sergeant of Arms: Carl Fulkerson
Safety Officer: Billy Sandlin
Public Relations: David Marks
Historian: Vince Carrico
3 year Trustee: Jim Caserotti
2 yr. Trustee: Shelly Rule
1 yr Trustee: Mike Nutterfield
Road Captains: Brad Baas
-Mike
No One Does More For Veterans
P.O. Box 572, 1710 Church Street, McKinney, Texas (972) 542-9119