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Canteen Calendar - Month of September 2010
Questions regarding Canteen calendar of events should be directed to Canteen Manager, Patty Martinez, 223-4581.
BIRTHDAY SPECIAL FOR MEMBERS: It's your Birthday; show proof; and recieve a "free beer" or soda.
NEW * NEW * NEW * EVERY MONDAY and TUESDAY IS $1.50 BEER NIGHT (Domestic only). Buckets of beer (domestic) remain unchanged: $10 (7 beers) Monday thru Thursday. Budweiser & Bud Lite Cans only $1 also Mon - Thur!!!!
Sep 1/Wed: Gio Dancer's Practice; Meeting Rm; 6 pm - 9 pm
Sep 1/Wed: Pipes & Drums Practice; 5 pm - 7 pm
Sep 2/Thur: Blue Knights; Upstairs Ballroom; 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sep 2/Thur: Labor Day Weekend Kicks Off; Music by "DJ Chale @ 8 pm - 12 midnight
Sep 3/Fri: "Dancing Under the Stars;" Music by "Heartbeat"; @ 9:00 pm - 1 am.
Sep 4/Sat: Post Function; Live Music by "Grupo Oro;" 9 pm - 1 am
Sep 5/Sun: Post Entertainment; Live Music by "Final Cut Band @ 8 pm - midnight"
Sep 6 Mon: Samba San Antonio; Ballroom; 6 - 9:30 pm
Sep 7/Tue: Executive Committee Meeting Meeting; Carriage Hall; 7 pm
Sep 7/Tue: Samba San Antonio; Ballroom; 6 - 9:30 pm
Sep 8/Wed: GIO Dancer's Practice; Meeting Rm; 6 pm - 9 pm
Sep 8/Wed: Pipers & Drums Practice; Outside; 5 pm - 7 pm
Sep 10/Fri: "Dancing Under the Stars"; Live Music by "Daniel Lopez y Aventura"; 9 pm - 1 am
Sep 10/Fri: Live Wire Meeting/BBQ; Outside 1 pm - 5 pm
Sep 11/Sat: Post Function; Live Music by "Ernie Garibey & Cats Don't Sleep Band;" 9 pm - 1 am
Sep 12/Sun: Live Music by "Lestie Huff Band" @ 6 pm - 10 pm
Sep 13/Mon: Samba San Antonio; Ballroom; 6 pm - 9 pm
Sep 14/Tue: Samba San Antonio; Ballroom; 6 pm - 9 pm
Sep 14/Tue: General Membership Meeting; Carriage Hall; 7 pm
Sep 15/Wed: Gio Dancers Practice; Meeting Rm; 6 pm - 9 pm
Sep 15/Wed: Pipers & Drums Practice; Outside; 5 pm -7 pm
Sep 17/Fri: "Dancing Under the Stars"; Music by "Sax on the Beach" @ 9 pm - 1 am
Sep 18/Sat: Post Function Live Music by "Celsius;" from 9 pm - 1 am
Sep 20/Mon: Samba San Antonio; Ballroom; 6 pm - 9:30 pm
Sep 21/Tue: Samba San Antonio; Ballroom; 6 pm - 9:30 pm
Sep 22/Wed: Pipers & Drums Practice; Outside; 5 pm - 7 pm
Sep 23/Thu: SAFF Meeting; Red Room
Sep 24/Fri: "Dancing Under the Stars;" Music by the "George Rivas Band"; 9 pm - 1 am
Sep 25/Sat: Live Music by "Los Tovares" @ 9 pm - 1 am
Upcoming Entertainment at VFW Post 76 or Announcements
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Loyalty Day Tribute by Phil Moreno
May 1st is a special day to remember "what freedom is about, the loyalty of our citizens and those in uniform of all Armed Forces active and inactive," remarked Post Commander, Angel Vasquez, Jr., during the opening ceremony. The Post Adjutant, Phil Moreno, presiding over the ceremony reminded those in attendance that " America is a great nation! We stand tall and proud to be Americans. Let us never forget!"
For many... our freedom is valued and for others it is just taken for granted. But this was a day to remind everyone that "freedom is not free, and the many sacrifices of our Armed Services, especially those that have given their lives in pursuit of dreams of peace and tranquility continues today, this very moment."
Moreno went on to inform the audience that everyone, men and women, especially our young adults, should be inspired by the patriotic service of the men and women who have sworn to protect our country, to serve our Nation with honor and decency. "Today, we are proud of our service members that have joined us on this beautiful afternoon to celebrate Loyalty Day," Moreno also did not forget others as he stated, "We, the members of the Oldest VFW Post in Texas, pay tribute to all our fallen comrades, members that are no longer with us, and remind ourselves daily of our motto, remember our dead by helping the living."
The Armed Forces flags were lowered by representatives from each service; the U.S. Army; U.S. Marines; U.S. Navy; U.S. Air Force; and the U.S. Coast Guard. Photo Below: Marines SGT Kirk Eagleston & SGT Julio Meza Medina; US Navy Seaman Recruit Nathan Shoudy & Seaman Recruit Jerry Brooks, and Jason Kennedy; USAF SSG Esparza; US Coast Guard Petty Officer Dan Garcia & Petty Officer Gregg Isnardi, and assisting Senior Chief Laro Garza. Also, first photo, asisting, VFW Members Bobby Rodriquez & Albert Mireles. U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant, Roxanne De Palm, presided over the flag detail (4th photo below). The service flags were retired and replaced with new flags. The VFW Post 76 Honor Guard led by Ron Oglivie led the military honors with a 21-Gun salute and as TAPS sounded off...everyone seemed to come to terms with reality of what this day meant. In many ways, it was humbling, it was a state of sadness, but, also many realized that once again we stood proud and united, never forgetting of what this tribute was all about. It was truly a proud moment.
Finally, two citizens of San Antonio were recognized, as Moreno stated, "these two individuals personify dedication, loyalty, and support of the Veterans of Foreign War core values. The two honored guest; Ms. Delia (Dee) Casias and Ms. Maria (Mari) A. Gutierrez, were presented Post Certificates of Recognition and Honor, a framed Post photo, and cash award (last photos below).
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VFW Post 76 "Remembers 9/11" by Phil Moreno On September 11, 2001, many Americans viewed the television in horror as two jet airliners plowed into the Twin Towers. Veterans knew immediately that this day would remain embedded in our hearts and minds. So much tragedy, death, pain, sadness and tears all put in one big boiling pot for all Americans to see, hear, and remember!
VFW Post 76, the "Oldest VFW Post in the State of Texas" has not forgotten. And, on September 11, 2009 we will still remember as we pay tribute to those that weren't fortunate to see another day. Many lives were lost on September 11, 2001 and we will honor them and their loved ones.
The tribute ceremony will take place at 6 pm, September 11, 2009 (Friday). Please attend the Eighth Anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies in its history.
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Who Was Ed Freeman?
There’s not a day that goes by that an email is received requesting the forwarding of an email to the next person, and, you know the rest of the story. (NOTE: For more information regarding the MOH presentation and other info, please google his name or use the search engine. ) But this is an interesting write-up, although, the author is “unknown,” someone wanted to make sure that the memory of “Ed Freeman” was not forgotten. So, thanks to Larry Wereline, a Life Time member of VFW Post 76, here’s what he sent:
You're an 19 year old kid. You're critically wounded, and dying in the jungle in the la Drang Valley, November 14, 1965, LZ X-ray, Vietnam. Your infantry unit is outnumbered 8 - 1, and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 or 200 yards away, that your own Infantry Commander has ordered thdiVac helicopters to stop coming in.
Then, over the machine gun noise, you faintly hear that sound of a helicopter, and you look up to see an un-armed Huey, but it doesn't seem real, because no MediVac markings are on it.
Captain Ed Freeman is coming for you. He's not MediVac, so it's not his job, but he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire, after the MediVacs were ordered not to come.
He's coming anyway!And he drops it in, and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they load 2 or 3 of you on board. Then he flies you up and out through the gunfire, to the doctors and nurses..And, he kept coming back.... 13 more times..... And took about 30 of you and your buddies out, who would never have gotten out.Medal of Honor recipient, Major Ed Freeman, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at the age of 80, in Boise, ID,…May God rest his soul! None of this is Hollywood fiction. |
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 Major Freeman was presented the MOH by President Bush in 2005.
Medivac led by Freeman. 
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New Officicers for the 2010-2011 Year - Congratulations!
New Officers were elected on April 8, 2010. They are:
Post Commander: Angel Vasquez
Senior Vice: Tony Vasquez
Junior Vice: Phil Moreno
Quartermaster: Robert Martinez
Chaplain: Rudy Chavana
Staff Judge Advocate: Paul Barkhurst
Surgeon: Eddie Aleman vs no nomination
3 Year Trustee: Norbert Hart
2 Year Trustee: Manual Castillo
1 Year Trustee: Ed Baldwin
3 Year House Cmte Member: Juan Martinez
Post By-Laws Ratified by Phil Moreno
What many members are unaware of and this applies to many folks... "VFW Post 76 since its inception sometime in June 1917 never adopted Post By-laws." Yes, we do have a charter, but, to this date "no official Post By-Laws."
The Post solely operated by a Post House Regulation dated August 1986, and was applicable only in operating and managing the Post Canteen. Yet, we, or should I say many VFW members throughout our nation are aware that we fall under National By-Laws that govern all Posts, Districts, and Departments.
Our Post was in much need of by-laws. By-laws are essential in our existence as it informs our members of how we operate, identify our standing committees, and other items that inform the member to seek Department (Texas) or National By-Law direction.
In the evening of March 10, 2009 will be remembered as a "historical ground-breaking night" as the membership ratified the VFW Post 76, "the Oldest VFW in the State of Texas," By-Laws. The Chair, By-Laws Committee, Tony Vasquez and assisted by Comrade Phil Moreno, introduced the by-laws. Our Post Judge Advocate, Comrade Norbert Hart, will make the minor changes voted by the membership prior to authentication. Then, the Post By-laws will be forwarded to State for review, then, sent to VFW National Headquarters for approval.
Once approved by National the Post will still have much work in developing a House Committee to oversee the Post Canteen, club activities, and its maintenance requirements. And, at the same time elected officers will be responsible to oversee the VFW programs, such as: Youth, Americanism, community activities, Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, and Teacher of the Year. There are many other programs that each Post is required to complete every year, and every year we either manage to stay "above water" or as last year, achieved "All State and All American" awards.
Now, all members, with the ratification of our Post By-Laws, will know exactly what the Post is responsible for and associated duties.
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