Sunshine City VFW Post 6827 September - October 2022 It is hard to believe that we are already two months into our new year. I am happy to report that we are making real progress. Calvin, our Bar Steward, is doing a fantastic job and David, our Kitchen Manager, has come up with a really good Cafe menu. We are working hard to get new entertainment and I think our membership is going to enjoy the new look. We should start seeing some of the results very soon. In case you haven’t noticed, the canteen is sporting a new look. Much roomier and more organized. Thank you volunteers, without your help we would not be able to do the things we do. I want to thank the Officers of our Post for the help you have given me. It has made my job a lot easier. I have heard many positive comments from our members, together we will continue to make VFW Post 6827 the "Friendliest Post on the Coast” Thanks to all for a very successful back to school drive. Over $600 was raised for school supplies. Our Community support was greatly appreciated by New Heights Elementary School. Our post Cafe is growing and reaching new heights in our culinary experiences. You've got to try it, thanks to David for his work on the Cafe and the Kitchen. Holidays are just around the corner and Sue is making cookies, brownies, pineapple upside down cake and cheesecakes to raise funds for the Children's Christmas Fund. Watch for details on Oktoberfest and our Halloween Festivities. Our Post is "Fun and Generous”. Be sure to come out and participate in all that is happening at our Post. The Canteen is open Monday thru Saturday from 12pm to 10pm and Sundays from 12pm to 9pm. Cafe is open Tuesday thru Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.. Our spacious hall can accommodate up to 175 people in a banquet style. Bartender service and food options available. Discounted pricing for Post Members. Contact the Bar Steward at 727-525-7370 for information. AUXILIARY MEMBERS MEETING - 1st Monday of each month at 7pm in the Main Hall HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING - Each month on the 1st Thursday after the Auxiliary Meeting at 6:30pm in Main Hall. VFW MEMBERS MEETING - 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm in Main Hall. BINGO - The Post Auxiliary hosts Bingo every Sunday at 1pm in the Main Hall. QUEEN OF HEARTS - Drawing is held each Tuesday at 6:45pm. 3 FOR ME - Tuesdays at 7pm. BAR POKER - Wednesdays at 6:30pm. KARAOKE - Thursdays at 6pm. FREE POKER LEAGUE - Thursdays at 7pm & 9pm RED SHIRT NIGHT - Every Friday enjoy .50 cents off your 1st drink if you are wearing a VFW Red Shirt Come out for College and NFL Games this season. Saturdays and Sundays enjoy BOGO Draft Beers from 1pm to 6pm while the games are on. BUCS KICK OFF PARTY - Sunday Sep 11th the Bucs kick off the season against the Dallas Cowboys. From 8pm to 10pm enjoy BOGO Draft Beers and FREE PIZZA. We will be giving away 2 Bucs 16oz Beer Glasses and having a special 50/50 Drawing at Half-time and at the end of the game. Come out and enjoy the game. Come out on Sep 16th to enjoy the Music of "Double Trouble”. Cafe will be open.. Event runs from 6pm to 9pm. Music, Drinks and Food - what more could you ask for. Come out and enjoy the night The Auxiliary will be hosting Oktoberfest on Oct 1st from 1pm - 5pm at the Tiki Bar. Enjoy Brats, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Bring your favorite side dishes for our Potluck. There will be music and a 50/50 drawing. Come out for a great day of fun and fellowship. The Auxiliary will be hosting its Annual Halloween Party on Oct 29th from 7pm - 10pm in the Hall. Prizes for Best Costume, 50/50 drawing, Chinese Auction, Music and PotLuck. What more could you ask for? Dress up and enjoy the festivities. Tom Cuba will be starting Painting Classes on October 20th. Watch the Post Bulletin Board for details Watch the Post Bulletin Board for information on all the great events happening in November and December. "Happy Days” Music Night, the Military Ball, Thanksgiving and Christmas Events and much more. Come out and enjoy the festivities as we close out 2022. Our Post supports Southeastern Guide Dogs. Their Mission is to transform lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs. They train dogs of the highest pedigree for people who are blind and for Veterans with PTSD and other disabilities. They provide these dogs and lifetime service at no cost. You can help support this Mission by donating money to help defray the cost of training and supporting these dogs or bringing in your aluminum cans to be recycled with proceeds going to the Organization. Donation boxes are located near the Post Bulletin Board. Please Support this great Organization Annual Buddy Poppy Contest will be held at the Fall Conference in Orlando October 21st - 23rd. 3 categories will be judged. Check out the Post Bulletin Board for more details. The Annual VFW Fall Conference will be held in Orlando October 21st - 23rd at the Florida Hotel. Special Room Rates and Free Parking available. Check the Post Bulletin Board for more information VFW Membership comes with some great benefits. A brochure is available on the Post Bulletin Board that lists all benefits available to members, to include Insurance Programs, Car Rental Discounts and much more. Be sure to take advantage of all the Membership has to offer. It is Membership Renewal time. If you are not a Lifetime Member now is the time to renew your Annual Membership. National has been sending out emails with information, so be sure to check your email and take care of your renewal before the end of the year. Lots of changes and exciting events are going on. Be sure to come out and enjoy some good food, drinks and fellowship. You can also support the Post by Volunteering. We are always looking for helping hands at our Events and around the Post throughout the month. Once a month we have a Post Service Day to handle any projects that need to be done. Volunteer your talents to help this Post be the best it can be. Get in the Game, VOLUNTEER! Boosters help defray the cost of the monthly Bulletins. Become a Booster - $10 Annually or $100 Lifetime Lifetime Boosters - Bob & Patty Kabala, Carl & Phyllis Bar, Dennis & Ellen Strange, Donald & Alice Saroka, Franklin & Joy Steger, Gene & Barbara Manfrey, Jim & Erica Kent,, Michael McDonald, Red & Betty Gerber, William Zimmerman. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT Contact Information ADDRESS - 4145 34th St. North St. Petersburg PHONE - (727) 525-7370 WEBSITE - WWW.VFW6827.ORG FACEBOOK - SUNSHINECITYPOST6827
Message from Post Commander Richard DeCresie
Message from Auxiliary President Jim Miracle
Post Canteen
Post Cafe
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Monthly Meetings
Weekly Events
Football at the Post
Friday Night Music
Oktoberfest
Halloween Party
Painting Classes
Coming in November and December
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Buddy Poppy Contest
VFW Fall Conference
VFW Membership
VFW Membership Renewal
Support the Post
Bulletin Boosters