Song for all the men and women serving our country, and who have served.

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on December 13, 2009

What’s happening at Post 4647 Halloween weekend!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on October 28, 2009

We’re starting off Friday night:

6PM the dinner menu is Chili with the fixins by DAVA.
7:00PM Music by DJ Pineapple
7:30PM Halloween Party and DJ

Saturday Night – October 31st

Halloween Party, Potluck and Karaoke!

Come out to the VFW Canteen on Halloween night and wear your costume!  We’re having a party and a potluck to celebrate!

7:30PM till Midnight!   Bring a dish to share!

Karaoke too!

Oktoberfest Party and Karaoke this Saturday!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on October 15, 2009

Come out to VFW Post 4647 and celebrate Oktoberfest with some Bratwurst & Sauerkraut.  $5.00  Wash it down with some Samual Adams beer.  Festivities begin at 6PM.

Stay for Karaoke at 7:30PM until midnight.

Dinner Menu for Friday, October 16th 2009

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on

The dinner menu for this Friday is:

BBQ Ribs and Chicken, served with baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert. $9.00 Dinner starts at 6PM.

Live music by Uptown Country begins at 7PM.

This weekend at VFW Post 4647

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 4, 2009

Tonight’s dinner is:

Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad and desert.  $6.00

Dinner starts at 6PM

Music by: Miller Highlights starts at 7PM

Don’t forget that the MIA/POW luncheon is on Saturday, Sept. 5th and starts at 12:00 Noon.  Cost for luncheon is $10.

Saturday night is Karaoke in the Canteen starts at 7:30PM until midnight.

Sunday breakfast begins serving at 9AM

Afghanistan/Iraq War Veterans need a bigger slice of that pie!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 3, 2009

Let’s start off with the Demographic.  Do you know who our members are?

The majority of membership (554,104 members) to the VFW is made up by Vietnam war veterans whose ages range between 56 and 73.  World War ll vets whose age ranges 82+ make up the second largest of the VFW population with 435,439 members.  Third is the Korean War veterans whose ages range between 74-81 and include 294,271 members.  Forth is the 1991 Persian Gulf War/Iraq/Afghanistan veterans whose ages range between 36-55 and include 161,214 members.  The Afghanistan/Iraq War veterans make up the minority of membership with only 70,620 members. The age range for the Afghanistan/Iraq War veterans is between 19 and 35.

I read about this in the article, “Who Are Our Members?“, in the VFW magazine.

It made me wonder how we can recruit the younger generation of veterans. We certainly need them in order to carry on the traditions and community service our organization provides.  The article said that they don’t have as much trouble recruiting as they do in maintaining membership.

So what does that say about the individual VFW posts?

I guess it all depends on what kind of things the post does to make being a part of it rewarding and fun.

VFW Post 4647 is always busy with fun activities, fundraisers, volunteering/community events. The members are like one big extending family.  Every week there is something fun going on to bring folks together.  The people are so friendly, new members are always welcomed and introduced and made to feel right at home.

Nobody can be lonely when they participate in the VFW activities. There is always good company in the canteen.  We do have younger members too.  The VFW has grown and evolved with the times.   Whenever I meet a young man or woman who has served in the Iraq/Afghanistan war, I always let them know why they should join the VFW.

We have special events all the time.   We don’t need a reason!  We have BBQs – potlucks all through out the year.  Joining the VFW just for friendship is in itself a huge bonus.

A short list of activities include: There is a horseshoe league.  There is a sign up sheet in the post so that members can get together every Wednesday for a game of golf.  Every Friday night there is a dinner and dance.  Usually live music but sometimes a DJ.  On Saturday nights we have karaoke in the canteen.  That’s always a lot of fun!  On Sunday mornings there is breakfast that starts at 9AM.

The post and it’s affiliated auxiliary members work really hard on projects to support the military and community. Many hours are donated visiting hospitals and care homes.  Raising money for cancer research and much more.  It’s a place that offers many rewarding possibilities.

Last Saturday the Ladies Auxiliary gave a tea party/fashion show to raise money.  It was a huge success and had a great turn out of people.

This coming Saturday (September 5th) is the annual MIA/POW luncheon given to honor those veterans missing in action and the prisoners of war.  There will be some honorary guests and speakers at the event.

On Saturday, September 12th, the VFW will be hosting a vendor/craft fair.  We are expecting a great turn out for this event as we will have almost 20 vendors with everything you can imagine from dog treats to purses.

There is also a golf tournament coming up.  Info is on the website.

We just held our calendar meeting last Monday and there are a lot of activities planned through the holidays.

Membership to the VFW is something every qualified veteran should take advantage of. It is an honor and a priviledge to be part of such an wonderful, giving, supportive organization.

I think that the reason we may have a shortage of the younger veterans right now is because they are busy on Active duty. But I do hope they will join us when they get the first opportunity.

The VFW  is also a great support system for spouses and families of active duty personal who are over in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Spread the word!  When you meet a young veteran.  Let them know why they should become a member of this great organization.  Maybe they don’t  know.   That’s why we need to make it our mission to tell them.

Let’s give them a larger slice of the pie!

POW/MIA Luncheon, Sept. 5, 2009

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on September 1, 2009

POW/MIA

Luncheon – To honor prisoners or war and missing in action veterans.

There will be guest speakers and entertainment.

Tickets are $10/person

September 5th

12pm

New York Life, The Ladies of AT&T and VFW Post 4647 are sponsoring the 10th annual charity golf tournament at River Oaks course on September 27th, 2009.

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on August 31, 2009

New York Life, The Ladies of AT&T and VFW Post 4647 are sponsoring the 10th annual charity golf tournament at River Oaks course on September 27th, 2009.

Great prizes, including a $10,000.00 hole-in-one, closest to the pin and the longest drive, as well as raffle and door prizes.

Entry fee is $85.00 per player, $340.00 per team. A full team is not required. Entry fee includes golf, cart and a steak dinner at the post.

Tournament is a scramble format with a shotgun start at 7:30 am. Check in time is 6:45 am. Play is open to member’s guests and to the public.

All proceeds from the event benefit the holiday food basket program & Women of AT&T Community Outreach: ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and our Annual Expanding Your Horizons Event.

Contact Steve Milano @ (916) 716-3798 with any questions.

Download Entry Form: Golf Tournament Entry Form

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Ladies Auxiliary Tea Party and Fashion Show

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on August 28, 2009

Bring your own tea pot and cup!

There will be finger foods, hot water and tea provided.

Fashion Show is sponsored by Fashion Bug

Cost is $5.00 per person

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Starts at 2 PM

VFW Post 4647 – This weekend’s agenda!

Posted by Chrystina Tovani on August 27, 2009

The weekend starts off with a Rib dinner by Glenn and the MOCA.   Dinner starts at 6 PM

Live music is provided by:  Parel Bros, starting at 7 PM

Saturday is the Ladies Tea Party hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.   Bring your lovely tea pot and cup.  Hot water, tea and finger foods will be served while you enjoy a fashion show.  This begins at 2 PM.

Saturday evening there will be karaoke in the Canteen from 7:30 PM until midnight.  Bring your friends and come out and have a good time.  Even if you don’t sing, it is fun to listen.  We always have a great time on Saturday nights!

Sunday morning breakfast is served starting at 9 AM.  Eggs cooked to order, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, toast, English muffins.  Yum!