VFW - Bulletin May-Jun 2015 Page - 2
VFW - Bulletin May-Jun 2015 Page - 2
VFW - Bulletin May-Jun 2015 Page - 2
Surgeon General
Did you know that the California Department of Veterans
Affairs has additional services than those provided by the
United State Department of Veterans Affairs?
There are two main medical services available to all
California Veterans:
1) There are eight California Veterans Homes that provide
long term care. You must be over 55 years old and be a veteran
that was discharged under honorable conditions. Per the Cal
Vet website, the age requirement can be waived for disabled or
homeless veterans needing long-term care. Please check the
eligibility criteria at the following website (calvet.va.gov).
2) The county veteran service officers (CVSOs) are located
in 54 counties and provide assistance to veterans. The CVSOs
provide services to include claims processing, information,
referrals, liaison with VA health services, Cal Vet Home Loan
assistance, and outreach to specialized programs supporting all
veterans.
Renee ' T. MacDonald, Surgeon General, VFW Post 8762
The VFW 8762 is now open at 1:00pm for your pleasure Monday
- Friday and 12:00 noon both Saturday and Sunday. We now have a
couple of outstanding drinks to honor our heros one is called the
PURPLE HEART in honor of all the veterans who have been wounded
it consists of a shot of Crown Royal and Chambord, BRONZE STAR in
honor of outstanding bravery and it consists of sweet tea vodka and
ginger ale and SILVER STAR Tequila lime juice and a rim of salt.
Also, continuing is happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $2.50
well drinks and $2.50 domestic beers, special beers $3.00 and $1.50
draft beer and please dont forget the appetizers something different
every Friday 5:00 to 7:00 so stop by on your way to the River Cats
game or just stop by have an appetizer snack and a cold drink.
If you have any old military metals, lapel pins etc. collecting dust
bring them down to the VFW for permanent display on the top shelve.
The bartending staff all attended a training class taught by the alcohol
beverage control (ABC) at the West Sacramento Police Department
the class taught the staff how to react to certain situations that might
happen for example: criminal, civil and ABC liability, update on
California alcohol laws, how to refuse service, proper I. D., signs and
prevention of illicit drug active and much more.
Coming events: Gold Cadillac/Rib Dinner July 20, 2014 $20.00
per person or $35.00 for a couple. With Raffle Prizes and Dancing
after dinner! (Get tickets at the post)
In the planning stages: Hawaiian Shirt/Skirt night, Khaki Pants
night in honor of Commander Gary Reason, Food truck event night,
Chili Cook Off.
CHAPLAIN'S CORNER:
The Post lost another member on May 22, 2015 when
Donald Sanderson passed away. We also heard that
Willie Da Prato lost his wife, all sad news. Our sincere
sympathy goes out to these families and friends.
Elden Monday had successful knee surgery. Kathy
Perrigo is home after a lengthy hospital stay, and we
hope all the Mothers had a wonderful Mothers Day, and
you fathers have an equally Happy Fathers Day!
Jean Jones, Chaplin 6916-371-6135
June Menus:
Monday June 8th - Spaghetti
Monday June 15th French Dip
Sunday June 21st Breakfast Buffet
Monday June 22nd Lasagna-Hot Dogs-Dessert
Monday - June 29th Roast Pork
Thursday July 2nd Meat Loaf and Hot Dogs
Saturday July 4th BBQ Steak Picnic
Monday July 6th Enchiladas
The Monday night crew is seriously talking about
cutting back on our schedule. Final details in the next
news Letter.
Happy Fathers Day
Love you, Jean Jones
Scheduled Events:
th
Jun10 (Wed.) Auxiliary Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
st
Jun 21 (Sun) Fathers Day Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Noon p.m. $7.00
th
Jul 4 (Sat.) 4th of July BBQ Steak Picnic