VFW POST #9954

VFW POST #9954 Created by the Member's for the Member's, Meetings are the 4th Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. and the 2nd Saturday @ 8:00 a.m. of each mth. Weeks, Jr. (Commander); Julian H.

The Lunenburg County Post No. 9954 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized on March 30, 1949 at Melodee Hall with thirty-four charter members. First officers of the post were John E. Price, (Senior Vice-Commander); Robert A. Johnson, (Junior Vice-Commander); George E. Gallion, (Quartermaster); Edward W. Saunders, (Advocate); Calvin F. Ingram, (Chaplin); Charles N. Shean, (Surgeon); Raymond A

. Buchanan, Sidney L. Harding, and Jess L. Higgenbottom, (Trustees). Appointed as Adjutant was Royal H. Buchanan. Members were given the obiligation by the Department Adjutant W.I. Wooddell. Melodee Hall, on route 40 between Kenbridge and Victoria, remained the meeting place of the VFW. In the fall of 1954, the post purchased the building from R.C. Hamlett for a generously small sum. During the years of 1970 and 1971, the building was remodeled and enlarged under the leadership of Command Edgar B. Ashworth. A new kitchen and dining area were added, as well as a basement. In 1992 the post was required to relocate its facility due to a major state road developement project. Graciously, the Town of Victoria donated 7 acres to the Post, whereby the post had a new building constructed and moved in June 1992 where it presently resides. Current membership is 168 on roll with 120 life members. The post in conjunction with the ladies auxillary sponsor many fund raisers throughout the year. Proceeds from these are donated locally to the Public Library, Community Center, Rescue Squads, Easter Seals, YMCA, Patrick Henry Home for Boys, Disabled Vets McGuire VA Hospital, Junior Olympics, Russell Moon Scholarship, American Lung Foundation, Cancer Society, Salem Veterans Hospital, SADD Drug Program Central High School, Boy and Girl Scouts and Babe Ruth Baseball. Additionally they sponsor "Voice of Democracy" contest in the local high school along with "Patriots Pin" award. An annual Youth Fishing Tournament is conducted at the Post's facility. Flags are donated to local Schools and Scout organizations. The Post has a Ladies Auxilary which was organized in October of 1955 with (18) eighteen members. Hellen Ashworth was its first president. Presently there are 193 members on roll, who support the Post in its services and carry on additional projects of their own.

VFW Post 9954 Auxiliary leads the way volunteering their services.
08/22/2018

VFW Post 9954 Auxiliary leads the way volunteering their services.

Hosted this year by VFW Post 9954.
08/22/2018

Hosted this year by VFW Post 9954.

08/22/2018

VFW Post 9954 and VFW Auxiliary recognize others who provide self-less service.

Hosted by VFW Post 9954
08/22/2018

Hosted by VFW Post 9954

08/11/2018
08/10/2018
12/12/2013

We will be cooking Boston Butts this Saturday for the VFW Post. Thanks to all that ordered!! Also we will be decorating our Christmas Float following the breakfast meeting! See all our members there, we will need some help and some good ideas for the float!!

10/10/2013

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki told lawmakers on Wednesday that millions of veterans, their dependents, or survivors relying on VA compensation and support will not receive their checks next month if the ongoing government shutdown stretches into late October. "Effective ...

10/10/2013

Autumn Days Celebration. We manned a recruiting tent to share information about the great benefits of being a VFW Member as well as what is required to join. There was also a Corn hole Tournament. Winners of the Tournament were as follows: 1st place team of Jason Wilborn and Tony Gittman, 2nd place team of Tyler Barlow and DJ Powell, and finally 3rd place team of Chris Owen and Josh Newcomb. Congrats you guys!

Autumn Days Celebration. We manned a recruiting tent to share information about the great benefits of being a VFW Membe...
10/10/2013

Autumn Days Celebration. We manned a recruiting tent to share information about the great benefits of being a VFW Member as well as what is required to join. There was also a Corn hole Tournament. Winners of the Tournament were as follows: 1st place team of Jason Wilborn and Tony Gittman, 2nd place team of Tyler Barlow and DJ Powell, and finally 3rd place team of Chris Owen and Josh Newcomb. Congrats you guys!

10/04/2013

http://vfwva.org/files/downloads/2013/09/October.pdf

VFW Legislative Alert: Congress Must Pass a Defense Budget Now Background: The new fiscal year begins October 1, and wi...
10/04/2013




VFW Legislative Alert: Congress Must Pass a Defense Budget Now

Background: The new fiscal year begins October 1, and with no budget deal in sight and the continuing effects of mandatory sequestration, the Department of Defense is facing dangerous cuts that will impact our military personnel, readiness, training and family Quality of Life programs.

It is essential that Congress reach a budget deal and stop the irresponsible policy of sequestration, which asks for even more cuts to our military over the next decade. The VFW is urging all of its members and advocates to contact their legislators and demand action on the budget now!

Action Needed: Call and email your legislators today in both their Washington and District offices and tell them an uncertain budget impacts readiness, hurts troops and their families, and puts our national security at risk. Remind Congress that they created sequestration and are now responsible for ending it, as well as passing an on-time FY 2014 defense budget that will provide for the welfare of our troops, their families and our nation’s security. Time is running out and only Congress can put an end to this dangerous deal for our military.

Add your voice to the fight by contacting your congressional members at: http://capwiz.com/vfw/issues/alert/?alertid=62940921

Yours in Comradeship,

William A. Thien
VFW Commander-in-Chief

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VFW Legislative Alert: Congress Must Pass A Defense Budget Now

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