William B. Pate VFW Post 7401 in
Chandler, Arizona
3/4/10
Minutes from the March meeting can be read by clicking HERE
2/4/10
Minutes from the February meeting can be read by clicking HERE
1/10/10
Minutes from the January meeting can be read by clicking HERE
12/12/09
Minutes from the December meeting can be read by clicking HERE
12/3/09
VFW Post 7401 will be holding an event on Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. in the hall of the Post building. The event will need about 10-15 volunteers to be successful. The volunteers will be calling the members of our/your Post to verify home addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses to ensure the accurate delivery of our upcoming newsletter. In addition, there are 86 members who are past due or will be coming due on their annual dues, and a membership drive will be a part of the roster correction. If you have a cell phone and 2-3 hours to speak to the members of the Post, please join us on Saturday!
11/7/09
The Post formally welcomed two new members in a ceremony at the November meeting. We'd like to extend our hands to Rick Wennerstrom and Josh Siegfried! Welcome! Left to right are Tom Welch, Post Commander; Rick Wennerstrom and Josh Siegfried.
11/7/09
Minutes from the November meeting can be read by clicking HERE
10/6/09
Minutes from the October meeting can be read by clicking HERE
9/3/09
A bike run is scheduled for October 3, 2009. Registration will be at VFW Post 7401 from 9:00-10:30. $15 for single rider, $25 for couples.
See flyer HERE.
8/11/09
A con artist continues preying on the generosity of sympathetic veterans, managing to bilk numerous VFW Posts around the country out of as much as $400 each by posing as either a veteran who has "filled out an application" to join a specific Post or as a current VFW member.
The scammer has used a couple of different approaches when he calls a Post asking for a specific Post Officer by name for financial assistance, usually alleging to be experiencing some sort of car trouble and has even gone as far as to claim to be the parent of an Iraq veteran on his "way to the funeral for his son killed in Iraq." He has also used a bogus story about how he recently visited a Post while introducing his son, "just back from Iraq" to various Post members. The swindler apparently goes on-line beforehand and obtains information about the Post in order to include details about the Post to help lend credibility to his story. He has been known to use several different aliases, such as "Michael, Marvin, and Mark Sharp."
According to information received by VFW national headquarters, VFW Posts in AL, OK, WV, TX, FL, KS, MI and MO have responded by wiring money to the man who promises to repay the cash as soon as he returns home. So far, the sum being requested is in the $200- $500 range. Western Union doesn't require identification for sums under $1000.
Any Post that believes they have been scammed should contact the local authorities and media. Remember to always be cautious when approached with requests for money.
8/5/09
Minutes from the August meeting can be read by clicking HERE
8/5/09
On 7/8/09 our Club Committee Chairman John Bodak had a birthday. From right to left, that's John, his wife Dolly and the Post Commander's wife getting ready to dig into that chocolate cake!
7/21/09
The 2009-2010 Veterans of Foreign Wars awards and their criteria have been announced. Please look at the links below for program specifics and contact Post 7401 to submit a nomination:
Voice of Democracy: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150
Patriot's Pen: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=151
Teacher of the Year: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=1832
VFW Scout of the Year: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=4371
7/19/09
The quarterly newsletter was published and mailed for the first time in a long time. If you didn't receive a copy in the mail or you think the newsletter was sent to the wrong address, please send an e-mail to: webmaster@vfwpost7401.com and we'll either add to or correct our list. For an online copy, click this link: 3rd Quarter Newsletter
7/18/09
The Post held its first Texas Hold 'Em Tournament! A good time was had by all. The tournament was won by Ed.
7/10/09
Minutes from the July meeting can be read by clicking HERE
6/20/09
National Patriots Pen winner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co01Da-PSMg
National Voice of Democracy winner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufGQ5CCJIlI
6/10/09
Minutes from the June meeting can be read by clicking HERE
5/10/09
Minutes from the May meeting can be read by clicking HERE
4/30/09
The new officers for the 2009-2010 operating year have been elected. The results:
Commander: Tom Welch; Senior Vice Commander: John Schneider; Junior Vice Commander: Paul McBroom; Quartermaster: Jerry Weagant; Chaplain: John Nelson; Surgeon: Fred Blevins; Adjutant & Judge Advocate: Jeff DeWitt
1 Year Trustee: Jim Draves; 2 Year Trustee: Will Cador; 3 Year Trustee: Richard Fulton
1 Year Club Committee: Steve Bethel; 2 Year Club Committee: John Bodak; 3 Year Club Committee: Duke Hicks
4/10/09
Minutes from the April meeting can be read by clicking HERE
3/21/09
From the Adjutant
By Jeff DeWitt
The local VFW Riders had a Poker Run today to raise funds for Post 7401. There was a great turnout. We had live music, raffles, door prizes and an auction. It was a great day and our thanks go out to all who participated and volunteered.
Bruuuuuuuuuuuce!
JOHN BODAK ON THE GRILL
DOOR PRIZES
3/9/09
New web page launched today!!! The membership has approved funds to put forth this new web page. It's our sincere hope the words and images from this effort result in greater community awareness of our programs and an information resource for our members. If you have any feedback, please contact the webmaster via e-mail at webmaster@vfwpost7401.com
3/10/09
Minutes from the March meeting can be read by clicking HERE
3/1/09
From the Commander
By Jim Draves
The year end is quickly approaching, and I wanted to say thanks for all the support you have given this year. A big thank you also to Blue and Buddy for a great job barbecuing ribs. If you missed this one, you really missed a great dinner. And thanks to all who donated food for the dinner as well. I look forward to seeing you all for our St. Patrick's Day affair on Tuesday, March 17th. Come out and support your Post. We'll have elections for the new officers at the May meeting. This is the time to put in the officers you would like to see take over for next year. Once again my deepest appreciation to all my friends and comrades who have made my term as Commander a unique and rewarding experience.