VFW MO Post 8045 - Argyle

Post 8045 Annual Breakfast

Posted at 12:45 PM on Sunday, February 17, 2008 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Post 8045 at Argyle, MO had their annual breakfast on February 17th. The community enjoyed a breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes and homemade sweetrolls. This event is held to provide funds for the purchase of flags annualy to place on the veterans graves in the community cemeteries.

Community enjoying their breakfast with Comrades and Ladies Auxiliary in the background preparing the meal.

Comrades enjoying a break and discussing various topics.

Post 8045 / Ladies Auxiliary Donate to St. James Veterans Home Adopt-A-Vet

Posted at 12:59 PM on Monday, December 31, 2007 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Post 8045 and Ladies Auxiliary participated in the Missouri Veterans Home Assistance League  Adopt -A-Vet  For the Holidays with a donation.

The money will be used to purchase a gift for the close to 150 men and women that are living in the St. James Veterans home.

Not all Veterans have family that can make their season a magical time. Everyone deserves the hope and peace that the holidays promise each one of us.

 

Post 8045 Members Christmas Party

Posted at 09:33 AM on Monday, December 31, 2007 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Post 8045 recently gathered to enjoy their annual Members Christmas Party at the Post home, even  without electricity for four hours. Thanks to a family member, we were able to hook up a generator to our switch box and continue with the festivities.

Santa Claus stopped by to visit with the members children and give them a treat and listen to what they wanted for Christmas.

The buffet style meal of panned fried chicken and a dishes ,brought by members were enjoyed by all.

After the meal a Christmas gift exchange was done and attendance prizes were given out.

Bingo this year was canceled, due to the existing weather conditions and weather that was coming in  later that evening. It was best to get everyone home safe and sound.

 

 

Post 8045 Comrade featured in Missouri Veterans Home- St. James Newsletter

Posted at 12:50 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2007 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Post 8045 Comrade, Harold Verhoff was featured in the Missouri Veterans Home - St. James  Veterans Spotlight. In February of 1945, Harold enlisted in the Army's 31st Infantry  and proudly served his country in Korea until January 1947.

Post 8045 Veteran's Day Programs

Posted at 06:57 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Members of Argyle Post 8045 and other Veteran Service Organizations participated in Veteran's Day programs throughout our surrounding communities. The veterans provided Color Guard for the ceremonies at the local schools. The ceremonies were opened to the public and were very well attended.

The schools involved were St. Joseph School, Westphalia, MO; Vienna High School, Vienna MO and Fatima High School, Westphalia, MO.

Some of the highlights were the retirement of the US Flags; Power Point Presentation covering the campaigns our community veterans were involved in  and the story of TAPS.

The Commander of Argyle Post 8045 was the guest speaker at both high schools.

 

Post 8045's Annual Shooting Match and Chicken Dinner

Posted at 11:59 AM on Sunday, November 11, 2007 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Argyle Post 8045 held their Annual Shooting Match and Chicken Dinner on November 4th. This has been an annual event for the post for the last 60 years. Thanks to the members that started this awesome event.

The shooting match consisted of shotgun and rifle matches that provide a chance for the lucky winners to take away a ham or turkey. We were able to hold nine rounds of shotgun and 5 rounds of rifle matches, with a money round throughout the afternoon.

The meal and homemade desserts were provided by the members, along with a Country Store and Bingo for the community to enjoy.

A good time was had by all.

POST 8045 participates in Maries County Fair Parade

Posted at 09:20 AM on Monday, September 3, 2007 by Post8045 in POST 8045 Events and Items of Interest

Members and the Ladies Auxilary of Post 8045, Argyle Mo participated in the 2007 Maries County Fair Parade on Sept 01, 2007 in Vienna,MO. Members rode on a decorated float and distributed candy along the route. A warm and welcomed applause could be heard as the float passed by along the parade route.  We look forward to participating again next year.

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