

Commanders's Message
Can you believe that Spring is in the air? Sometimes when we look out the window, it’s hard to conceive it to be true. We sure have had some heavy lake effect storms as well as those oh so cold nights all winter. It will sure be good to have the birds chirping and the grass growing again. Not only is spring a time for change in the weather and everything coming alive, but it is also the start of Daylight Savings Time. Remember to move your clocks forward on March 9th.
March also brings on election season. Nomination sheets have been published on the bulletin board in preparation for the Post elections. Election night at the Post will happen during our meeting on April 8th. We had a really great team of officers over the course of the last year and many great things have been accomplished. It has been an absolute honor to serve as your Commander for the past year and I thank each of you for your support. Post members, Auxiliary members, Rider members as well as friends and family of
the VFW. Your support is important to our survival and I thank you for all you have done.
Spring also brings a great time to get the yard cleaned up from the winter damage and plant the seeds that produce enjoyment all summer long. I really need your help at our annual spring clean
-up which will be on Saturday, April 26th. We will give the Post a spring face-lift and then enjoy some goodies from the grill for all who provide their support.
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it......it flies with the last breath of each combat veteran who died protecting it.”
Steve
Quartermaster's Report
Hello to all Post and Auxiliary members!
Your volunteer efforts help to offset the rising cost of goods and services. We need YOUR help to make our post the best it can be. Volunteer an hour a month, attend your
respective meetings or speak with the Steward or Quartermaster. There is something available for EVERYONE!
Please speak with our Steward or Quartermaster if you are interested in purchasing the VFW Color Guard jacket for yourself. Show your pride and support for the VFW Post 1400.
Thank you,
Jim

Membership Report for 2025
Life 213
New 2
Reinstated 1
Continuous 25
Total 262
Percent 93.89%
Service Officers Report
Please contact the Post if you know of either a Post or Auxiliary member that is sick or deceased so that appropriate action can be taken. Also, be sure and notify the Post when a member is hospitalized at SMC. The Post will pay a maximum of $50 per year of TV for any of our members during their hospital stay.
Reported sick/or in Care: James Decker, Gail Beach, James Brooks, Will Harris, Nick Luciani, Doug LaTray, and Jack Ross.
Samaritan Hospital:
In Memoriam: John Rae