VFWMG UNIT 4-4149
Activity Report - October, 2007
Cooler
weather is here and we are all enjoying time together on various rides.
We are called on a regular basis to participate in Welcome Home ceremonies for
the troops returning to the Permian Basin. Two of our members are
on the board for the Patriot Guard which enables us to be among those first notified.
We
consider it a great privilege to form the flag line for these brave men and
women several times a week.
We are there, wearing our vests and representing the Motorcycle Group
proudly. We take every opportunity to promote our organization and
its program and spread patriotism in the community. These
ocassions lend a positive reflection to our Group as not only motorcycle
riders, but as supportive Veterans.
Unfortunately,
riding presents the element of danger and we were reminded of the fact when an
Odessa couple, members of the Leathernecks, were involved in a serious accident
that put both of them, man and wife, in intensive care for several
days. VFWMG Unit 4 joined in efforts with the Leathernecks,
to raise money for the couples medical expenses. The group attended
"BIKER FOR ROAD RASH" to lend not only financial support, but to
extend our hand of comradeship to a fellow group of riders.
Our
President Charlie (Papa Smurf) Howell pictured here with "Joker",
President of the Leathernecks at the fundriser. Though we wear
different patches we are still bonded together with honor to serve.
Father
Time has had it's way with our Post building. Like so many across the
State, our's is in need of repair and rennovations. The VFWMG Unit
4 has been the driving force behind what we call "OPERATION UPGRADE".
We are dedicating time and effort to the needs of our facility in preparation
of the returning Troops. We will offer them a Post home they can be
proud of. Should any of you
like to donate to our efforts . . . send checks or cash!!
It's
not always all about leather and the road. Sometimes, in our Group,
it's about stupid looking costumes and the fairway. We are a diversified
Group indeed. Again this year we organized the "SECOND ANNUAL VFW POST 4149 GOLF
TOURNAMENT" to raise money for the Post. We could
fill several pages with pictures, but for the sake of embarrassment, we will
only share a few.
Wild
Bill McNeill, Sandra Davis, Felice (High Voltage) Davis and Cecil Davis
C.A.
Threet, Dal Davis and Darrell (Kojak) Thornton
Stacy
and Charlie (PaPaw Smurf) Howell pictured here with Stacy's dad, Jim Shaw,
Major in the Marines, Korea WWII
Dal,
Wild Bill, Korin, and Kurt Williamson
You
will look long and hard to find a cuter "Witch" out of the golf
course helping out for a good cause. Rosa Tucker is always the life of
the party for the VFWMG Unit 4. Believe it or not . . . she only weighs
about 100 lbs.
The
awards ceremony and lunch were held at the Post Canteen. Special
thanks to T.J. and White Fox for the meal.
Speaking
of the ladies, our Auxiliary members are always making us proud. They not
only do all they can for our Group, but they are actively supporting our
Veterans. They love the Veterans living in the Lamon Lusk Sanchez
Veterans Home in Big Spring and travel monthly to extend care to the residents.
They hosted the Annual Fall Festival and took "Treats", no
"Tricks".
Dozens
of hand painted pumpkins were given away to brighten the rooms of these honored
Veterans.
That's
it for now, but we have many plans in the months to come. Our best to the
other Units and if you are ever in the neighborhood, stop by the Post. We
welcome you.
Start the year off right. Easy
ways to stay in shape in the new year.