Post 295 and its Auxiliary continues to Make Community Service a priority, despite, Covid-19 restrictions. reporting for the 2020/2021 started on 1 April 2021. During the first quarter of the 2020/2021 reporting period (the months of April May and June), Post 295 and Its Auxiliary volunteered 2946 hours. And donated $32,642 (figure includes cash donations…
Dear Comrades and Citizens of South St Paul. As you are aware, we are all faced with extremely challenging times during this pandemic. In order to support the stay-at-home order our Governor has put in place and after talking with Post officers and the American Legion We’ve come to the decision to avoid any ongoing…
Greetings Comrades I’m hoping this newsletter finds you in good health and spirits and are taking all necessary precautions to stay in good health and to prevent contracting Covid-19. Please follow the guidelines that have been put out by government officials. Remain home and if you must go out for necessities. If you must go…
In January, Post 295 had the poorest moth for Community Service since I took over the reporting duties. There was no Color Guard Activity and no Charitable Gaming Donations reported for this month. Also due to poor weather there was no Personal Needs Distribution or Bingo at the Hastings Veterans’ Home this month. In spite…
Comrades Hoping your new year is off to a good start. As we head into the new year there will be many opportunities to participate in several events. Volunteers are needed to help with poppy distribution in the spring. Contact me or Ray Hartung at a post meeting. The Oak Hill Veterans Monument project…
SUMMARY OF POST 295’s DEC. COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES In December 33 people volunteered 166.5 hours traveling 545 miles at their own expense. Donations this month totaled $2062.60 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH’S REPORT: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT *Donated 110 dollars to Moose Heart Charities FOR THE TROOPS *In conjunction with SSP BYR, Members of Post 295 and its…
Happy New Year! Hoping everybody is having a good start to the new year. As we look at new ways to attract new members, and different ways that we can impact our community. Read more below:
SUMMARY OF POST 295’s NOV. COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES In November 50 people volunteered 167.5 hours traveling 485 miles at their own expense. Total donations including cash and in-kind donations totaled $2669.32 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH’S REPORT: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT *We posted colors at the Kapsia Elementary’ s Veteran’s Day program. *We hosted our Annual Vet’s Day…
Commander in Chief Willian (Doc) Schmitz presented the VFW Century Award to Post Commander Terry Pieper. The post gifted the Chief a post tee shirt and a 100th Anniversary pin as a small token of our appreciation for attending. Picture with State Aux President Frankie Bill, State Commander Chad Solheid, Commander in Chief Willian (Doc) Schmitz,…
Elizabeth Link she is a junior and Visitation High School, Elizabeth is from Inver Grove Heights. Elizabeth also won the 2nd District contest and will be the 2nd district representative for the Minnesota Department contest. She is the 2nd sibling in her family to participate in the VOD.
In October 39 people volunteered 223 hours traveling 485 miles at their own expense. Total donations including cash and in-kind donations totaled $996 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH’S REPORT: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SSP On the Road Again Street Fair – 9 people put in a total of 56 Hours manning a booth during this event. SSP Halloween…
November went by in a blink of an eye. I hope everybody had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with family, friends and football.
Fall is most definitely in the air. As we move forward, as a reminder the snow will soon fly. Please be careful when you are out and about.
Greetings Comrades Well it’s been 1 year since the closing on the Post building and much has changed, weather those changes will be for the good or bad only time will tell, it will be up to us as members to help define what that direction in which we take. The leaders of the…
Blue Water Veterans is a phrase commonly used to describe Vietnam veterans that served on open sea ships off the shore of Vietnam. The Department of Veterans Affairs has since 2002 treated Blue Water Veterans has differently than other Vietnam Veterans relative to granting them benefits for the presumptive conditions for veterans exposed to agent…
Greetings Comrades, Summer has ended and the school year has started so keep your eyes on the lookout for kids and the buses. We are working with Gertens Garden Center for an October fall cleanup project to assist our disabled and elderly veterans within a 5-7-mile area of Gertens. If you need some assistance or…
Greetings, Summer is fast coming to an end and I hope you all enjoyed it. As part of the summer community events, the Color Guard lead the Kaposia Days Parade. New at this year’s parade we had a float that members from the Post and Auxiliary rode on and passed out candy. We hosted a…
Kids Safety Camp-VFW Post 295 once again helped the So St Paul and Mendota Heights Park and Rec with their Kids Safety Camp which was held at Kaposia Park. The two-day event focused on a variety of events. With community Police and Fire, DARE, Electrical Safety, Boating Safety. KSTP helicopter kicked off the event with…
Details: What: Veterans Town Hall Who: Facilitated by MDVA Commissioner Herke, Representative Angie Craig, Sen. Bigham, and Rep. Jurgens When: Monday, July 22 at 9:00 – 10:00 AM Where: Hastings Veterans Home Gymnasium, Building 23 If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas to share about this event – please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at (651) 297-8060.…
Join us at Gertens to help support the Wounded Warrior Project. Gertens is located at 5500 Blaine Ave Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Memorial Day plans are well under way. Wally Post will be the Grand Marshall and Dick Castle of the American Legion to MC Mike Labovitch Key Note Speaker. MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE: (Schedule) *Thurs. May 23, 5:30PM – Clean-up @ Oak Hill – Bring trimmers & Blowers if you can *Sat. May 25, 2 to 6PM…
Congratulations to all participants of the VFW awards! Outstanding Female Activities HonoreeClare Holsen This award recognizes a senior female and her achievements. In addition, she has also demonstrated good sportsmanship and has maintained an acceptable scholastic record. Female Honor Athlete Award WinnerTessa Laska This award recognizes a senior female athlete and her athletic achievements. In…
Come join us on Saturday May 18th (Armed Forces Day) the Moose Lodge is having a Pig Roast from noon until gone VFW Post 295 will be in attendance with information on the VFW. Moose Lodge 5927 Concord Blvd E,Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
