Boone County VFW Post 280 is proud to announce the upcoming trip to the VFW National Home for Children this October. This special journey offers a chance to witness firsthand the impact of the programs our Post and its member's support. 📅 Dates: October 24th-26th 📍 Location: Eaton Rapids, Michigan 🎯 Purpose: Build connections, honor traditions, and explore how we can continue supporting veterans' families through the National Home's services. 👥 Who Can Attend: All interested members and families are welcome. Transportation and lodging details below This visit is more than a field trip—it’s an opportunity to deepen our mission and reflect on the legacy of service that defines VFW Post 280. If you're interested in joining or want to help organize, please contact: VFW POINT OF CONTACT: André KillKelley, phone: 605-939-5877 VFW AUX POINT OF CONTACT: Branda Young, phone: 636-234-1055 EMAIL: natlhomechrm@movfw.org
Meeting Highlights - August 11th, 2025
With everyone learning how the new website is working, I decided to send this Newsletter out to everyone. All of the information can be found in the MEMBERS section of the website. All you need is your VFW ID number for the log in. Your last name is the password. If you are having issues gaining access to the member page please let me know so we can look into it.
We had a very productive meeting on August 11th. These are just a few highlights of what was discussed during the meeting:
Old/Unfinished Business - Passed getting the by-laws updated
New Business - We are going to change over to River Region Credit Union Bank at the next quarter.
Good of the Order:
Poker nights are the 1st Friday of each month. Next poker night is Sept 5th starting at 6PM. Need volunteers and menus going forward. Any member handling food will have to get a food handlers card from the City of Columbia. That can be obtained here: https://www.como.gov/
Discussed the Elsberry VFW post flood issue. We are waiting to hear what other posts and the state will do before approval of any support for the post.
Robert Hutchson was introduced as a new transfer from the state of California. Since we are needing several volunteers for different events, he wanted to get the scouts and ROTC involved more.
Our pancake breakfast will start back up starting Sept 20th from 8-11. Again, need volunteers for these events. Please let us know if you can help in any way.
Next public relations meeting will be Aug 21st starting at 6PM. Guest speaker Paul Gray with VA Suicide Prevention. He will conduct a class for the members. PLEASE attend, this will be good information to help us help our local veterans in distress.
Fall C of A will be Oct 10th to the 12th at the Lake of the Ozark. More information will be available after the National Convention.
Next District 2 meetings: November 1st @ the Crocker post - Jan 10th @ Jefferson City post.
Last honor flight will convoy through Columbia on Sept 15th
Our JR Vice Crystal discussed several items coming up for the Urban Farm and for the Buddy Poppy program.
Buddy Poppy - decided will have on November 8th, weekend before Veterans Day. Will be coordinating with local business for set up and getting sign up sheets for volunteers will be posted.
Urban Farm - Sept 20th there will be a Harvest hootnannies from 4PM to 8PM. She will need volunteers to help with this festival. It is the 16th annual and is very large. 2 hour shifts
October 7th - Fall Farm Festival from 4PM to 7PM. More information to be given at later date.
I believe that was everything we discussed. I may have missed something, but that is why Marilyn listens back to the recorder and the OFFICIAL minutes will be posted after approved by membership. If there is anything that was left out, please let me know and I will get it added to the list.
🏡 Upcoming Trip to the VFW National Home – October 2024
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