Military Family Appreciation Day
On May 8th, 2010, Military Support will be hosting an all day event in appreciation of the United States Military. Everyone is welcome, and there will be FREE:
- Barbeque
- Live Music
- Kite Flying Act
- Resource Tables
- & Much More!
FUN FOR ALL AGES
For more information please contact Michelle Davidson at michelle@mil-support.org.
The Fleet Reserve Association Memorial Day Service
CHERRY BRANCH 374
SALEM OREGON
The Fleet Reserve Association of Salem, Oregon announces that the Memorial Day Service, Meeting, and Dinner will be held aboard the Willamette Queen on 22 May 2010 underway at 1600.
For the past two years Branch 374 has held a Memorial Day Observance aboard the Willamette Queen Salem, Oregon. In coordination with Captain Chesebrough, we are offering FRA members and guests a special gourmet dinner and a two hour cruise aboard the Willamette Queen. Our observance will include a FRA Memorial Day Program, and the placing of a memorial wreath in the river in remembrance of our “Departed Shipmates and Comrades in Arms”.
We are able to offer this Gourmet Dinner Cruise at a special price of $38.00 per person. The price “includes” the two-hour cruise, food, non-alcoholic beverage refill and 15% service charge.
Because we plan a dinner on board, we need to have a minimum of 10 persons committed to the event. We are requesting a “RSVP” and payment with your reservation May 15, 2010.
In the last two years, we have had a very nice trip with excellent weather for taking photos. We are hoping that this one will be even better. This invitation is also being extended to some other Uniformed Service Organizations of the Sea Services to join us. Project Coordinator is President Kerry Wymetalek assisted by Larry Alexander, they can be reached at: 503-881-8303.
Please assist us by sending your reservation and payment to the address on the slip as soon as possible. Thank you and hope to see you on board.
R. B. Johnston
Branch Secretary
Vintage WWII Aircraft to Fly Into Salem
A flying tribute to the air and ground
crews of vintage World War II-era
bombers will arrive in Salem June 11,
2008 as the Wings of Freedom Tour touches
down at McNary Airport.
The aircraft display will be parked near the
airport’s Flight Deck Restaurant located off of
25th Avenue S.E., at 2680 Aerial Way S.E.
Visitors may explore the aircraft, both inside and
out, for a $10 donation for adults or $5 for
children under age 12.
The planes are available to tour on June 11
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and June 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Full article here.
National Center for PTSD
National Center for PTSD
30th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
This year will be our 30th Annual Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony will start at 11 am located at the City View Cemetary off of South Commercial Street at 390 Hoyt Street.
This years ceremony will include speeches from congressman hopeful Fred Thompson, Director of the VA Jim Willis, some music from local churches, and special attention those Veterans and Service Members that have given the ultimate sacrifice.
We are in need of Volunteers for the the luncheon, set up/tear down at the site, and other positions. To volunteer please contact the post directly. Thank you.
NEW RELEASE MOVIE NITE
To continue the entertainment, and bring in revenue for the post. We are having just a movie night with POPCORN, and other SNACKS and a light dinner.
If you would like to come, please RSVP and if you need travel assistance please contact us.
Armed Forces Day BBQ & MOVIE
On Saturday May 15, 2010 VFW Marion Post 661 will hold their first annual Armed Forces Day BBQ and movie. The event will start at 6 pm and is open to Active Duty, Reserve, Veterans and their families.
Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize, venerate and honor our military forces. The day was created in 1949 to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches; Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, following the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated by parades, open houses, receptions and air shows. Armed Forces Day is also celebrated in many other countries from Vietnam to Pakistan. Though the United States celebrates theirs on the third Saturday in May.
So to keep history alive and to celebrate those that work hard at keeping out country safe, we will proudly serve those that in turn serve us. Please come down and join the VFW and show your support and have some good food! Please RSVP to vfw661@yahoo.com or contact our Public Relations Officer Michelle Crocheron @ (503) 362-5944.
We are in need of volunteers to work the event as well as COOKS. Please contact Michelle Crocheron at (503) 362-5944.
If you would like to attend but need transportation, please let us know!
GSAVO Meeting
General Meeting in regards to activities; Memorial Day, 4th of July and Political Forum.
Political Forum
VFW 661 in conjuction with GSAVO is holding a political forum where you as the public can ask our community leaders questions about how their campaign will help with Veterans’ Issues.
If you have questions to ask please contact the post directly.
Post Meetings
The post meets every 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm.
Schedules
Post Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm
Post Members meet every Monday at 8:30AM for coffee and/or breakfast in the downstairs hall. Cost is DONATION only.
Ladies Auxiliary meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM in the Main Hall.
COOTIES meeting will be the 1st Sunday of every month located in the downstairs hall. Potluck at 1PM, meeting at 2PM.
The Post Canteen will be open each Monday from 8:30AM-2:00PM for Cards, Commardarie and FUN!