VFW POST 4325
1220 South 19th Street Mattoon, Illinois 61938
Telephone (217) 234-3637
POST MEETINGS
6:00 pm- 2nd Wednesday
Ladies Auxiliary
6:30 pm 2nd Tuesday
Mens Auxiliary
6:00 pm 3rd Tuesday
Iraq-Afghan vets
6:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday
POST HOURS
Monday- Thursday- 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Friday-3:00 pm- 12:30am
Saturday 12:00 noon- 12:30 am
SUNDAY 12:00 PM- 7:00 p.m.
VFW POST OFFICERS
2010-2011
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VFW MEN'S Auxiliary
Officers
2010-2011
President Brian Hoenes
Sr. Vice Denny Thorton
Jr. Vice Gerry Protz
Treasurer Bill Campbell
Secretary Kevin Reynolds
Trustee 1yr Dustin Thorton
Trustee 2yr Fred Davies
Trustee 3yr Gary Grafton
Post Commander Dana Denny
Sr, Vice Commander Cory Bentley
Jr. Vice Commander James D. White
Quartermaster/ Adj. John Protz
Chaplain/Historian Larry Owen
Judge Advocate Bill Nash
Surgeon John R. Blagg
Service Officer Bill Highland
Officer of the Day Joel "Doc" Dufrain
Trustee 1 Larry Smith
Trustee 2 Joel "Doc" Dufrain
Trustee 3 Hardy Williams
Board of Directors
Scott Buesking Joe Kirk
Jim Highland Terry Glaze
Harland Latch Bill Jackson
P.X Manager Cory Bentley
Bartenders Ashley, Shayla,
Amber & Stephanie, Mandee
John's Corner Post Quartermaster
Our membership is now at 536. Annual dues are now due pleas try to pay before Dec. 31 to keep your benifits
current. When member's pay after Dec. 31 then they have to Start over for Death benefit's eligibility which is three
full year's before any benefits earned can be distributer to the recipient. Please do not let this happen to you. Tell
your family about this. If possible buy a life membership for your Veteran.
"I have mentioned this before but it is so important that it needs to be said again. Please members keep your
beneficiary card up to date and place it in your important papers about your benefits upon your passing. Two things
for your information. Our Honor team is getting a big work out with funerals and parades. Please consider being
apart of this team in Honoring those who have departed.
John Protz Adj./Quartermaster
From the Post Chaplain
The Post Honor Guard has conducted (23) Military Rites
thru June 30, 2010. We could use some more help.
Several of our color Guard member's are having medical
issues and we ask that you keep them in your prayers. I
sure would like to see some more Vietnam Vets. join the
Color guard as they come upon retirement. God bless
America and our Brave Men and Women around the World.
"Until they are Home"
Chaplain: Larry Owen
From The Post Surgeon; Rick Blagg;
We have several items in our nventory.
for use by our Veterans that need
Temporary assistance If you are one
please let us know. thank you.
VFW LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES
Age as of December 31
of year of application.....................FEE
Through 30............................$425.00
31-40......................................$410.00
41-50......................................$375.00
51-60......................................$335.00
61-70......................................$290.00
71-80......................................$225.00
81 and over............................$170.00
The life members fees are based on
the applicants age as of December 31
of the year of application regardless of
the applicants birth day.
VFW LADIES AUXILIARY LIFE MEMBER FEES
ATTAINED AS OF 12/31 OF YEAR WHEN
APPLYING FOR THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP
THROUGH AGE 20 $220.00
21-25 $210.00
26-30 $200.00
31-35 $190.00
36-40 $185.00
41-45 $175.00
46-50 $170.00
51-55 $160.00
56-60 $150.00
61-65 $140.00
66-70 $130.00
71-75 $115.00
76-80 $95.00
81-85 $75.00
86-90 $60.00
91AND OVER $50.00
Monthly Meeting Attendance Drawing for April
2010
$50.00 #307 Howard T. Livingston (not
present)
$25.00 # 52 Richard D. Browning (not
Present)
$15.00 # 524 Adelaide Werdan, (Not present)
From the Mens Auxiliary President Brian Hoenes There
are things happening around the Post. We are going to
assist the Ladies Aux. with a cookout in Aug. if you can help
let us know.
We are planning some fund raiser's for the future bring your
ideas to the meeting. Membership is going good we still
need some invite your friends. See you at the meeting on
the 3rd tues .
Thanks Brian
Medical problems- Questions-
Appointments Cancellations.
CALL
M-F 8am-4pm_________217-258-3370
Toll
Free_____________800-320-8387
Evening/
Weekend/Holiday____217-554-4560
Mattoon FAX______217-258-3379
Department of Veterans Affairs
501 LakeLand Blvd
Mattoon, IL. 61938
Team Alpha Ext. 49021
Doctor: Dr. Shantha Monippallil, MD
Nurse: Craig K. RN
Topics For OEF/OIF Veterans Support Group
Choose as many as you wish for the list below
1. Transitionimg into society
a. Driving
b. Malls
c. Restaurants
d. Church
e. Large Crowds
2. Job Related Issues
a. Employer
b. Co-Workers
3. Maritial/ Relationship Issues
a. Roles
b. Sex
4. Parenting Issues
a. Discipline
b. Child Care
c. relationships
5. Finding a Job
6. Financial Issues
7. Educational Issues
8. Housing Issues
9. Trusting Issues
a. With Others outside your unit
b. Family
c. Co Workers
10. Dietary Issues
a. proper Nutrition
b. Exercise
c. Weight Control
11. Medical Issues
12. Anger Issues
13. Suiciidal/ Homicidal Tendences
14. Substance Abuse
If you are having problems with any of these
issues you can contact the Local VA Clinic. Or
you are welcome to attend the New
IRAQ-AFGHAN Group that is meeting on the 2nd
Thursday of the month at the Mattoon VFW Post
4325 at 6:30 p.m.
Lindas Letters
Ladies Auxiliary President
Hello again. A new year has begun. We were inspected by our District President at our July
meeting. We have a District meeting coming up the first Sunday in August. We will be making our
donations the next few meetings. The Auxiliary is planning a cookout again this year. If you would
like to help let please let us know. Please try and attend a meeting so you can see what we are
doing. I Would like to see you there. Our meetings are the second tuesday of the month. I try to
keep the meeting to one hour with refreshments after. We still have our Bake sale on the third
monday night at Bingo. All donations are appreciated. We could still use some help on Monday
nights at Bingo if would like to donate a few hours. If you need anything or have suggestions for
the Auxiliary, please let me know. My number is 235-0654 Please remember our young men and
women serving our country and keep them in your prayers. Until next time.
Your president Linda Keepes
From The Commander
By Commander Dana Denny
Well The new year has started. The new Officer's for 2010-2011 are Commander Dana Denny, Sr. Vice Cory
Bentley, Jr. Vice James D. White, Quartermaster/ Adj. John F. Protz, Chaplain Larry Owen, Judge Advocate
William Nash, Surgeon John R. Blagg, Trustee 3yr Larry Smith, Directors Scott Buesking and Joe Kirk. The work
Kitchen has been finished Thanks guys for your contribution. We are starting on membership again if you know
of some one who might be eligible sign them up. Thanks for a Great year Dana
Stop in and see what is happening at the post and visit Cory and the girl's.
VFW Auxiliary officers
2010-2011
President Linda Keepes
Sr. Vice President Hester Birch
Jr. Vice President Carol Protz
Secretary Dee Nichols
Treasurer Janet Snow
Chaplain Gabrielle Martin
Conductress Dorthy Trame
Guard Marsha Allen
Patriotic Instructor GabMartin
Historian Carol Protz
Trustee 1 Carol Protz
Trustee 2 Lynn Owen
Trustee 3 Marsha Allen
Banner Bearer Kay Smith
Flag bearer Lynn Owen
Color Bearer 1 Pauline Browning
Color Bearer 2 Wilma Hancock
Color Bearer 3 Deloris Allen
Color Bearer 4 Tara Orsborn
Ladies Auxiliary Membership for 2011
It is hard to believe but the 2009-2010 year for the Ladies
Auxiliary will come to a close after Department convention in
Springfield on June 27, 2010. Congratulations to our Ladies
Auxiliary #4235 for making 100% in membership this year!
Now the work begins to accomplish this same goal for
2010-2011. Ladies I will be sending out dues notices to collect
your 2011 dues in just a few weeks. I realize it seems like it
gets earlier each year, but one of the state and national goals
is to reach 100% in membership by November 30, 2010. (We
didn't reach 100% until march of this year). One good thing is
that our dues have not increased for continuous members.
You are paying only $15.00 to continue your membership with
this wonderful organization! For those of you who pay
annually, you may want to consider becoming a Life member
and then you will never have to remember to pay your dues
again! We will accept payments for Life memberships... if you
are interested, please contact me for more information at
234-4047. When you do receive your dues notice, please
send your dues back to me ASAP or leave itat the post with
Cory. Thanks so much for your help!
Janet Snow Treasurer