News & Notes From Post 6364
It’s not what you pay to belong, it’s
the price you paid to be eligible”
Proud to serve since 1899
October 2016 • www.vfw6364.net • 804.288.9597 • email: [email protected]
2016-2017
Commander’s Message
On October 19, 1781, British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered
8,000 British soldiers and seamen who were trapped at Yorktown, Va., to
a larger French and American force, effectively bringing an end to the
Revolutionary War.
The Siege of Yorktown, which lasted from Sept. 28 – Oct. 19, 1781, was
a decisive victory by a combined force of American Continental Army
troops led by General George Washington and French Army Troops led
by Comte de Rochambeau over the British Army.
This siege was the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary
War as the surrender by Cornwallis and the capture of him and his army
prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
- Mike Dunham
Officers
Commander:
Mike Dunham
Senior Vice Commander:
Thomas Barker
Junior Vice Commander:
James Hazel
Quartermaster:
Matthew Kanne
Judge Advocate:
Charles Hughes
Chaplain: J ason Fluhar ty
Surgeon: Steven Br yan
Adjutant: Char les Hughes
Service Officer:
Steven Bryan
Trustees
1st Year: Freddie Corritone
2nd Year: Jack Boles
3rd Year: Al Pleasants
The “Surrender of Lord Cornwallis,” an 1820 painting by John Trumbull, depicts
the forces of British Major General Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
(1738-1805) surrendering to French & American forces after the Siege of Yorktown
during the American Revolutionary War. History note: Cornwallis was not actually
present at the surrender, but sent a deputy, Brigadier General Charles O’Hara.
House Committee
Steve Martinson
Gerrit Werner
Russ Campeau
OD News, age 3
Auxiliary Update
2016-2017
Auxiliary Officers
President: Rose MacDonald
Senior VP: Cindy Hooker
Junior VP: Ed Davis
Thank you to all members who participated in our many September events,
both at the Post and in the community. We are still collecting paper grocery
bags with handles for the Feed More Project at the VA Hospital. Just bring
them to the non-smoking room at the Post and Dale Bowman will deliver
them.
Volunteers are needed for the Mental Health Intensive Care Management
cookout at McGuire VA Hospital on Thursday, October 13th. Please contact
Tommy Bowman for details and to sign up.
Secretary: Kar en Melton
We wish Lynn Bender a speedy recovery from her recent surgery – we have
all missed her! We will also miss the bubbly personality of Linda Sikes, who
is moving to MI to care for family.
Treasurer: Dale Bowman
Chaplain: Hazel Her sman
Our Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 29th, starting at 6
p.m. with karaoke by Rock Star and prizes for the best costumes. Please bring
a covered dish to share.
Conductress: Linda Sikes
Guard: Har ley Kir kland
I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, on Tuesday, October
11th. Please help me welcome our newest members: Edward W. Thermann,
Deborah L. Curry and Amanda Souza – we’re glad you’re here!
1 Yr Trustee: Dale Cox
2 Yr Trustee: Jodi McLaughlin
- Rose MacDonald
3 Yr Trustee: Rick Moore
Upcoming Post 6364 Events
Oct. 1
Post 50th Birthday Dinner
Cocktails from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Catering by Joe DeFazio from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
No charge for members and their spouse/date;
Menu includes beef, crabcakes, sides, dessert.
Oct. 15
Octoberfest German Buffet fr om 2-5 p.m.
Knackwurst, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad,
red cabbage and more for $5/person
Oct. 29
Halloween Costume Party beginning at 6 p.m.
Karaoke by Rock Star
Cash prizes for the best costumes!
Please bring a covered dish to share.
From the Canteen
Friday night dinners are served from 5:30-7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
The cost for each will be posted in the Canteen.
October 7
Roast Pork Loin
Vegetable & Side Dish
Roll & Dessert
October 21
Spaghetti
Salad & Garlic Bread
Dessert
October 14
Fried Chicken
Vegetable & Side Dish
Roll & Dessert
October 28
Steak Night
Vegetable & Side
Roll & Dessert
DON’T MISS OUR SUNDAY BREAKFAST!
Served 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Eggs • Toast • Bacon • Sausage • Grits
Hash Browns • Biscuits
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Breakfast
8:30-11:30 &
Sunday specials/
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Chili Grilled
Chef’s Choice
Patty Melt
Fish n Chips
3
Dover Race 2
SATURDAY
Roasted Pork Loin
Friday Dinner
6
7
Cheese
4
FRIDAY
5
Oct. 1
Post 50th birthday
Oct. 8
Charlotte Race
Chicken
Breakfast
8:30-11:30 &
Sunday specials
Chef’s Choice
Noodle Soup
Steak Sandwich
Meeting Night
10
9
Breakfast
8:30-11:30 &
Sunday specials
11
Italian Sub
Chef’s Choice
Kansas City
16
Breakfast
8:30-11:30 &
Sunday specials
Chef’s Choice
19
Tacos
24
25
13
Vegetable Soup
Club Sandwich
23
Breakfast
8:30-11:30 &
Sunday Specials
12
Fried Chicken
Sandwich
18
17
Talladega
Martinsville 30
Liver & Onions
26
20
Meatball Sub
27
Fried Chicken
Friday Dinner
Karaoke
Charlotte Race
Hot Dogs
14
Spaghetti
Friday Dinner
15
German Buffet
21
Steak Night
Friday Dinner
Chef’s Choice
31
Next Post Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
Auxiliary Meeting and $25 canteen certificate drawing!
22
Reuben
29
28
VFW Post 6364 Dolor Sit Amet
6502 Dickens Place
Richmond, Virginia 23230
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Non-profit
Organization
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Permit #1630
Richmond, VA
VFW Post 6364
Hours of Operation:
Monday -Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday
10am - 11pm
Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
8am - 9pm
Quartermaster’s Report
Greetings to you all—
I look forward to grilling for all of us during our last steak night of the year on Friday, October 28th,
and want to extend a special thanks to our great volunteers Patti and Karen for all of their hard work around
the Post.
- Matthew Kanne
Attention Men’s Auxiliary members: You’ll
need to reapply to our combined Auxiliary to
maintain Canteen privileges starting in 2017.
Dues are $36.50 per year, with life memberships
available. Thank you!