VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS
Dr. G.G. Mueller Post 10452
136 N. Farmer St.
Princeton WI 54968
Web: vfwpost10452.com
2016 NEWSLETTER
The New Year is here and I am sure it will be as constructive and busy as the last year.
Our organization is in place to protect veterans’ rights to the best of our ability. We help support our troops overseas so that they know we care, as well as to help these same veterans when they return home. If any one knows of a veteran, or a veterans’ family, that is in distress, please pass along that information to one of our officers. Their numbers are listed at the end of this newsletter.
We hosted the Four Chaplains Service on Feb 3rd. There was a very good turn out from neighboring VFW, American Legion, and Cooties posts. Thanks to our commander, Clint Rudesill, for his hard work in organizing this event.
The Jim Dalke Memorial ATV Run sponsored by the Princeton ATV Club was a great success. It raised $600.00 for the Fisher House.
The Run for Sam was well attended again this year. Thanks for the time and effort given by John and Alicia Gende, their family and friends. This event awards a $1500.00 scholarship for an individual studying in the medical field. Great job guys!!
Our Golf Outing was again held at Two Oaks. The outing was very successful thanks to Jim and Judy Pifher, Ed Pycioch, Donna Prachel, Gary Fenske and their families. A big ‘thank you’ to all of the people who volunteered to make this such a successful event and we hope to see you all there again next year.
Master ticket seller, Mark Kramer, again oversaw our very successful $10,000 Raffle. Mark keeps this going along with other raffles for the Green Lake American Legion. Let’s all support him in his endeavors. Also thanks to all who sold tickets - we need and appreciate your help.
We want to send a big ‘thank you’ to Kevin Hughes for his tireless efforts organizing the Horse/shoe Tournament. Thanks also to Judy Pifher and Gary Fenske for doing the accompanying picnic. Good times and good food for all!
A huge ‘thank you’ to the fine ladies of the Women for Veterans, who host the Veterans Day Dinner, and continually support our post with events and projects each year. Special thanks to Judy and Sally for keeping the Pool and Dart Leagues going. Any ladies that would like to join the Women for Veterans can call Sally Dahlke at 920-369-6812 or Judy Pifher at 920-295-4155. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Call Judy for hall rentals as well.
News in 2015
We now have Wi-Fi available at the post. The password is posted on the bulletin board.
We have added a website, www.vfwpost10452.com. Please visit often to get the latest news from our post. Contact webmaster, Ken, at 920-293-1341 for additions or corrections.
During 2015, our post made several donations to community organizations. These include an imaging camera to the Princeton fire department, a bench at High Ground for the Persian Gulf Memorial (to be dedicated July 2016) and donated to help replace a flagpole at the Princeton High School at the request of an area girl scout working on her merit badge. A donation was also made to the Green Lake American Legion building fund. We also awarded two senior students a $500.00 scholarship, one student was from Princeton High School and one from the Montello High School.
In 2015, we also participated in the Father Marquette Day and Princeton Christmas parades.
YOUR VFW OFFICERS:
Commander Clint Rudesill 608-297-7047
Senior Vice John Majewski 920-296-6018
Junior Vice Ken Licht 920-293-1341
Quartermaster Vern Calbaum 920-295-8853
Chaplain Bob Burdick 920-394-1147
Adjutant Al Nighbor
Surgeon Mark Kramer
Service Officer William Smith
Thanks to all of the members who participate in the many worthwhile projects and events we have each year with time or money. Remember we never turn down anyone that is willing to help. We appreciate your continued support, and hope to see as many of our members as possible this year. Please participate in one or more of our planned events.
The post bar is open every Friday night and the public is welcome. Come and enjoy the good times and camaraderie. We have weekly raffles and other fun happenings on these nights. Our post is always accepting new members that have served our country. If you know a veteran who may be interested in becoming a member, please let us know so we can invite him/her to join.
Finally, if you know some one serving overseas, let us know so we can send a care package. Also Please send us your email address so we can send you news updates and other items that might interest you.
Thanks,
Kenneth Licht
2016 IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
FEBRUARY
February 2nd 4 Chaplains Memorial Service at St John’s Catholic School in Princeton at
10:30 a.m.
16th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
MARCH
March 15th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
APRIL
April 19th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
Nomination of officers
MAY
May 6th Kentucky Derby Races at the post 6:30 p.m.
17th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6: p.m.
Election and Swearing In of Officers
30th Memorial Day Program at the Princeton High School See newspaper
or website for information.
JUNE
June 21st Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
JULY
July 9th Run for Sam (10K Run/Walk) Sign up at Ac-Tive.com, email
[email protected], or Call John Gende @920-295-8715
Look us up on Facebook!
19th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
23rd Dedication of Persian Memorial at the High Ground in Neillsville Wi
We will be car pooling to this event. Come with friends.
AUGUST
August 13th $10,000 Raffle at the post 1 p.m.
16th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 P.m.
20th Father Marquette Days parade in Montello Wi check web-site for
times
27th VFW Golf Outing at Two Oaks
SEPTEMBER
September 17th Horse Shoe Tournament and VFW family Picnic at at the post
20th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
OCTOBER
October 7/8th Poppy Drive PLEASE Volunteer your time - 2 hr shifts
18th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
28th WFV (Women for Veterans) Gun Raffle 6:30 p.m. club house
NOVEMBER
November 5th Veterans Day Dinner at the post Hosted by the WFV
11th Veterans Day Program at the Princeton High School
15th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
25th Christmas Parade in Princeton late afternoon
DECEMBER
20th Meeting at the post 7 p.m. Lunch 6:30 p.m.
23rd Christmas Party at club house White elephant gift exchange
31st New Years Eve Party at the post
2014 NEWSLETTER
A New Year has arrived and I am sure it will be as constructive and busy as the last.
Our organization is in place to protect our rights, to help support our troops overseas so that they know we care and to help these same veterans when they return home, to the best of our ability. If anyone knows of a veteran or a veteran's family that is in distress, please call Clint Rudesill at 608-297-7047 and pass along that information.
The Run For Sam recorded its best year ever in 2013,due to the time and effort given by John Gende, Alice Gende, their family and friends. This event becomes more popular every year and provides a scholarship for an individual studying in the medical field. Great job guys!!
Our Golf Outing was held at Two Oaks and was very successful. Thanks to Ed Pyrcioch, Donna Prachel and their families. A big Thank You to all the people who volunteered to make this such a successful event and we hope to see you all again this year!
Then there is Mark Kramer (affectionately known as Pie Man). Our sincere thanks to him, as he oversees our very successful $10,000 Raffle each year and keeps it going. Thanks Mark, for all the things you do for our Post. Our thanks also to those who sold tickets!
As always we want to send a big Thank You to Kevin Hughes, for being the best Santa at the Kids Christmas Party and for putting the Horseshoe Tournament together for us.
The building project we undertook this past year, to revamp the entrance and kitchen, was a great success. Many thanks to Clint Rudesill and Jim Allen, who did a terrific job. We all compliment you and everyone is delighted with the finished product. Thanks to those who helped to move things around during construction, and clean up afterwards. An Atta Boy to Vern Calbaum for the finishing touches. You can "dance" in the kitchen now!
A large Thank You to the WFV for the Veterans Day Dinner and all the help with events and projects we have every year, in support of the Post. Thanks to Judy and Sally for keeping the Pool and Dart Leagues going. Any ladies that would like to join WFV, call Sally Dahlke @ 920-369-6812 or Judy Pifher @ 920-295-4155. Their meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Call Judy for Hall Rentals as well.
A New Year has arrived and I am sure it will be as constructive and busy as the last.
Our organization is in place to protect our rights, to help support our troops overseas so that they know we care and to help these same veterans when they return home, to the best of our ability. If anyone knows of a veteran or a veteran's family that is in distress, please call Clint Rudesill at 608-297-7047 and pass along that information.
The Run For Sam recorded its best year ever in 2013,due to the time and effort given by John Gende, Alice Gende, their family and friends. This event becomes more popular every year and provides a scholarship for an individual studying in the medical field. Great job guys!!
Our Golf Outing was held at Two Oaks and was very successful. Thanks to Ed Pyrcioch, Donna Prachel and their families. A big Thank You to all the people who volunteered to make this such a successful event and we hope to see you all again this year!
Then there is Mark Kramer (affectionately known as Pie Man). Our sincere thanks to him, as he oversees our very successful $10,000 Raffle each year and keeps it going. Thanks Mark, for all the things you do for our Post. Our thanks also to those who sold tickets!
As always we want to send a big Thank You to Kevin Hughes, for being the best Santa at the Kids Christmas Party and for putting the Horseshoe Tournament together for us.
The building project we undertook this past year, to revamp the entrance and kitchen, was a great success. Many thanks to Clint Rudesill and Jim Allen, who did a terrific job. We all compliment you and everyone is delighted with the finished product. Thanks to those who helped to move things around during construction, and clean up afterwards. An Atta Boy to Vern Calbaum for the finishing touches. You can "dance" in the kitchen now!
A large Thank You to the WFV for the Veterans Day Dinner and all the help with events and projects we have every year, in support of the Post. Thanks to Judy and Sally for keeping the Pool and Dart Leagues going. Any ladies that would like to join WFV, call Sally Dahlke @ 920-369-6812 or Judy Pifher @ 920-295-4155. Their meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month. Call Judy for Hall Rentals as well.
