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The second Quarter of 2008 gives our Post the opportunity to continue to lead the way in community support for local Military activities. Some upcoming Veteran events include: Our Memorial Day weekend Buddy Poppy drive. We will again have the opportunity to show our involvement in a cause close to us all. Georgia National Guard's 48th Brigade is preparing to head back overseas, this time to Afghanistan. Our adopted unit, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 121 Regiment, will continue to receive full support from our Post. Plans are coming together to assist their families while the Troops are deployed. Also pre-deployment, and over sea's support planning is underway. On May 10, we have the Annual Cookout for the GA Veterans Home in Milledgeville, and Armed Forces Day is May 20. We have been working hard this year on the VFW's National & Department Programs. Remember that there is always more to be done, and membership participation is welcomed.
Thank you for your interest in the VFW and our Post 5255, located in Lawrenceville, Ga. We actively support our local Veterans, whether they currently serve in the Defense of our Nation, or have served in prior times of conflict. This past year our efforts earned us the "ALL AMERICAN POST" designation, as one of the top 10 Posts in Division 5, and one of the top 45 Posts in the World. This follows our being Awarded the " VFW National Outstanding Community Service Post Award", the prior year. We are all proud of these honors. The members of the Post 5255 Ladies Auxiliary dedicate themselves unselfishly for the betterment of all Veterans and our Community, and we are proud of their commitment and Post affiliation. We offer our VFW Post Hall for Member's functions, and have Bingo four (4) nights a week. We offer KENO both in the Bingo Hall and in the Canteen. Currently we are have a New Membership drive underway and will be glad to answer your questions. All fellow Comrades are always welcome when visiting our area.
Comments From The Officers Mess
Jerry Rogers,
Junior
Vice Commander
Lots of good things have been happening to our Post Hall. The building has been completely renovated. New ceilings, carpets, and bathrooms; a new coat of paint, and a new Bingo concession area have turned the Hall into an area that we can offer to event users with pride. A new kitchen has been completed, and our Members enjoy a variety of meals on Family Days, (the first Sunday of every month). Outside, the roof was replaced, the brick walls covered with stucco, new parking lot lighting, and the picnic area has been reseeded. The undergrowth in our forested area is being cleared. We all agree our 60 year old building is once more standing tall !
I'm pleased to announce that we have once again achieved over 110% + Membership for the year. The improvements to our Post Hall have enhanced our ability to continue to grow. These improvements have been costly, but necessary. Our Bingo nights are popular community resources and our ability to offer a safe and up to code environment is a necessary requirement. We have been able to accomplish these improvements under the Leadership of Commander John and the dedication and hard work of all. At the same time, we have provided thousands of dollars toward Veteran and Community Programs and also aided those having family hardships. Our Post Financial and Membership records have been computerized and a Post history project is close to being completed. We encourage all eligible Veterans to come by, look our Post over, and seriously consider a membership in Post 5255.
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