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Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post #9249
2010

2121 Grand Island Blvd.

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The Digitized wall was recently made public for those friends and relatives who are not able to visit the full wall in Washington, DC. Interactive Vietnam Veterans Memorial is available to view the names of the loved one who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Information may be added by following directions on the site.
See http://www.aogusma.org/class/1961/ or http://go.footnote.com/thewall





VFW Officers 2009-2010:

Commander Raymond Briggs, Senior Vice Commander John Thompson, Junior Vice Commander Alan Lee, Sr., Quartermaster Richard Lozo Sr., Surgeon Hank Burak, Judge Advocate Joseph Synakowski, Chaplain Michael Rogan, Trustees Ann Marie Pfohl, Jim Skindell and Spencer O’Boyle, and Adjutant Mark Steward.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Officers 2009-2010: President Laura Sexton, Senior Vice President Rosemary Wojick, Junior Vice President Donna Briggs, Secretary Dedi Secic, Treasurer Kathie Blake, Jr. Treasurer Susanne McMahon, Chaplain Terri Majewicz, Guard Nancy Secic, Conductress Marilyn Burak, and Trustees Joanne Lozo, Marilyn Burak, Terri Majewicz
VFW Men's Auxiliary Officers 2009-2010: President Mark Gollwitzer, Senior Vice President Chris McMahon, Junior Vice President Bill Derwin, Treasurer Bruce Wojick Sr., Secretary Pat Patterson, Chaplain Don Tranter, Guard Gary Kratz, and Conductor Bill Brice.


"Fish Dinner" - Fri., Apr. 2, 2010

   Members of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 Men's Auxiliary will host a fish dinner from 4 p.m. until gone on Friday, April 2 at the Post. Cost is $8 and includes baked or beer battered fish, fries, cole slaw and macaroni salad. Desserts will be available and the event features raffles. Proceeds to benefit Islander Frank Eldridge's medical bills. Public welcome - 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island, NY 14072


"Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner" - Winter 2010

   Members of the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 Ladies Auxiliary will host a "Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner" from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 13th at the Post. Cost is $7.50/Adults, Early Birds/$7.00 and Children/$5.00. Public welcome - 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island, NY 14072


90th Birthday Party For Veteran Joseph J. Stefaniak - Feb. 2010

    WWII D-Day and Battle of the Bulge Paratrooper Veteran of the 82d and the 17th Airborne Divisions, Serving in " G " Co. 507th Parachute Regiment, Joseph J. Stefaniak will turn 90 on the 15th of February. His Comrades at the Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper ( MOH ) Memorial Post 9249, Veterans of Foreign Wars will wish him a " Happy Birthday "on Sunday afternoon, February 14th at the Post Clubrooms. Members and Ladies and Mens Auxiliaries are proud to have the Honor of greeting " Little Joe " on this momentous occasion and wish him " STO LAT " ! May he be here for his 100th.



VFW Winter Chowder Sale - Feb. 2010

   The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 will hold a chowder sale at the Post 2121 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY. to benefit the members in need. The Winter Chowder Sale Fund Raiser and Baked Goods Sale will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM or until gone. Eat in or taker out. Bring your own containers, which may be dropped off on Friday, March 5th. For more information call the Post 773-6343.



"All You Can Eat" Spaghetti Dinner - Feb. 2010

   The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249 Ladies Auxiliary will host an "All You Can Eat" spaghetti dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, February 20th at the Post. Cost is $6 for dinner including bread and salad. Desserts will be available. Public welcome - 2121 Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island, NY 14072