October Newsletter
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…
New Law Restores Eligibility For Agent Orange Benefits
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…
September Newsletter
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…
August Newsletter
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…
2019 Kids Safety Camp
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…
Town Hall Meeting for Veterans – July 22nd from 8-9 AM
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.…
Bonide Charity Event June 8th & 9th
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 UPDATE
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…
Honorees for the VFW Awards
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…
Join us on Armed Forces Day!
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
