VFW Post 5412 - Burke

Burke VFW Post 5412 Participates in Clifton Day 2009

Posted at 18:33 on Monday, October 19, 2009 by Post5412 in Post 5412

On Sunday, October 11th, Burke VFW Post 5412 Commander Dave Meyers, pictured below with one of the Post's newest members Robert "Bob" Lindholm, hosted a recruiting table at Clifton Day 2009.  The Clifton Day Festival is held annually in the town of Clifton, VA--just down the road from Burke.  It's a non-profit and family-oriented event described in detail on-line at http://www.cliftonday.com/

In addition to the beautiful weather, the Post's efforts were rewarded by the recruitment of four new and two transfer members.

VFW Post 5412 Participates in the 32nd Annual Burke Centre Festival

Posted at 18:50 on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Post5412 in Post 5412

Burke VFW Post 5412 participated, once again, in the annual Burke Centre Festival on 12-13 September 2009.  This event is the largest and most intense on the Post's annual calendar.  We set up and staff a community service booth throughout the two-day festival, welcome attendees on behalf of the VFW and the Burke community, offer voter registration, hold two drawings for home flag kits, and, of course, work to recruit new Post members.   Nearly 10,000 visitors have been tallied in past festivals, and this year the community may well have exceeded that number.  In addition, we received several distinguished visitors this year, including Congressman Gerry Connolly, who voiced his strong support for the veterans, our Post, and all we do.   Here is a photograph of the Post's booth.

 

This year, six Post 5412 members worked long and hard over the two days.  We were pleased to be joined by two Department of Virginia recruiters on Saturday as well.  Over the two days, our recruiting effort was very successful.  The final tally is not yet available, but a rough count shows twenty new members and five members transferred from their former Posts.  In addition, nearly a dozen other qualified individuals showed interest in joining but weren't ready to commit on-the-spot, so they were provided with Post information, applications, and POCs so we can follow-up.  Here's a photo to prove that we recruit members from all conflicts:

 

Actually, under all that Federation armor is a USMC veteran of several recent earthly conflicts and now one of our newest Post members--he was entertaining Festival attendees along with his current "commander," Darth Vader.  Also pictured (and eyeballing that slick laser pistol) is Past Post Commander and Trustee Tom Troy.

Altogether, we think our efforts at the 2009 Burke Centre Festival not only were fun--thanks to the beautiful weather this weekend--but also among the most rewarding the Post ever has had.

VFW Post 5412 Member Assumes Command

Posted at 11:28 on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by Post5412 in Post 5412

Burke VFW Post 5412 member, LtCol Brian Magnuson, has just assumed command of Marine Corps Air Field, Quantico, VA.  His command  includes Presidential Helicopter Squadron HMX-1.  Post Commander David Meyers attended the ceremony.  Semper Fi, Brian!  Congratulations also to Brian's wife Susan, son Sean, and the whole family.

VFW Post 5412 - Burke, Virginia - 3rd Annual Veterans' Golf Classic

Posted at 21:01 on Friday, July 31, 2009 by Post5412 in Post 5412

Unleash fury & joy  . . .  support our vets!  VFW Post 5412 takes pride in announcing the Third Annual Veteran's Golf Classic to be held May 21, 2010 at the Medal of Honor Golf Course, 3303 Fuller Heights Rd, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.  Mark your calendars and reserve your places!!

Prizes include: Best Ball, Captain's Choice, Nearest Pin, Longest Ball.  19th Hole Awards Buffet.

Levels of participation are:

I.  Star Sponsor ($1,000): Play for 4; name in brochure; 19th Hole Awards Buffet.

II. Eagle Sponsor ($500): Play for 2; name in brochure; 19th Hole Awards Buffet.

III.  Foursome ($280): All fees for 4; cart; Awards Buffet.

IV.  Single ($75):  All as in III, above, for one player.

V.  Patriotic Sponsor ($100): Name in brochure.

Contact Chairs: david.meyers@meyersandmccabe.com; gerhard.liebegott@us.army.mil; 703-310-7991.

Checks & Players' Names to: VFW Post 5412 Golf Classic relief Fund, 5712 Walnut Wood, Burke, VA 22015.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2010.

* NOT an official event nor endorsed or sponsored by USMC, MCB, or Medal of Honor Golf Course, MCCS Quantico.*

Burke VFW Post 5412 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted at 19:11 on Monday, June 1, 2009 by Post5412 in Post 5412

Once again this year the Burke VFW Post 5412 Memorial Day Ceremony was a success.  Held on the Burke Centre Conservancy grounds on Burke Centre Parkway in Burke, VA, the ceremony was attended by many residents, including active duty military from as far away as Alexandria, VA, retired and former military members, spouses, family, and other residents of the area.  The Keynote Address was given by former Virginia State Senator Jay O'Brien.  Additional remarks were made by Virginia State Senator Ken Cuccinelli, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Sharon Bulova, and Braddock District Supervisor John Cook.  The Boy Scouts assisted the Post 5412 Color Guard with the opening ceremony.  Vocalist Rachel Goldman-Gorbut, Piper Norm Weaver and Bugler Elmer Savilla all lent their considerable talents to help Post Commander Dave Meyers make this one of the most memorable ceremonies we've held.  Some photos of the opening ceremony, our distinguished guests, and the Burke VFW Post 5412 tribute to veterans at the Burke Centre Conservancy flagpole (originally donated by the Post) are shown.





Additional photos may be viewed at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/englerbd/BurkeVFWPost5412MemorialDay2009?feat=directlink

The Post would like to express our thanks for all those who helped to make this ceremony a success, and our deepest gratitude for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation free.

Post 5412 Participates in Burke Centre Fall Festival-SEP 2008

Posted at 15:59 on Friday, October 31, 2008 by Post5412 in Post 5412

Once again this year, Burke VFW Post 5412 participated in the Burke Centre Fall Festival.  The post color guard conducted the flag raising with the local Boy Scout troop. 
The post's public service booth distributed information on a wide variety of topics, contained a voter registration table, and resulted in the recruitment of 21 new post members!

2008-2009 Post Officers

Posted at 16:10 on Saturday, August 30, 2008 by Post5412 in Post 5412

Commander Dave Meyers 703-978-1548  david.meyers(at)mris.com
Senior Vice Commander Gerhard Liebegott: gerhard.liebegott(at)us.army.mil
Junior Vice Commander Todd Sipe: toddrsipe(at)gmail.com
Quartermaster Scott Logan: sslogan(at)verizon.net
Adjutant Brian Engler: bengler(at)cox.net
Surgeon Maxine Engler: mengler(at)cox.net
1 Yr. Trustee Cindy Shoberg: clss842(at)earthlink.net
2 Yr. Trustee Dave Courter: davecourter(at)msn.com
3 Yr. Trustee Tom Troy: ttrltroy(at)aol.com