CLUB ACTIVITIES
UPDATED 5-17-11
CHAPTER 425
HC 1 BOX 181 EMINENCE, MO. 65466
NOVEMBER 11, 2010 - VETERANS DAY - CHAPTER 425 UNVEILED A VETERANS MONUMENT ERECTED ON THE COURTHOUSE LAWN TO HONOR ALL THE VETERANS OF SHANNON COUNTY. THERE WAS ARMY EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY THE MISSOURI COLOR GUARD PREFORMED AS WELL AS THE EMINENCE HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND FLAG CORE.
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4801 S LIMIT AVE HWY 65 S SEDALIA, MO. 65301
MARCH 26TH, 30TH, AND APRIL 6TH COMMANDER ALLEE AND HER DOG, CHAMP, VISITED THE VETERANS HOME IN WARRENSBURG. tHE VETERANS TOLD "WAR STORIES" AND ENJOYED THE COMPANY.
November 9th - commander allee was invited to and gave a presentation at the sunrise optimist club she was very well received.
January 2011 - held a memorial tournament and moment of silence for all past members and friends.
march 2011 - currently planning a benefit for a heart patient - A band will [play and there will be a cover charge all proceeds from the cover charge will be donated to the family for medical expenses.
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10242 H HWY ELLINGTON, MO. 63638
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
VAVS COLLECTIONS - Donations accepted daily for veterans at John Cochran.
Donations collected daily of money, socks, t-shirts, DVD's, books, magazines, CD's, ect.. all items go to the spinal injury unit at J B Hospital for veterans.
MARCH - 3-30-11 sponsored a dinner for the homecoming of a deceased solider and the families affected.
MAY - 5-1-11 held a B-B-Q and took donations for boxed to active soldiers in harms way. This event collected enough for three units to go to three soldiers.
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9687 HWY 13 KIMBERLING CITY, MO. 65686
FEBRUARY - Hosted a Valentines day party for members, served food and had entertainment .
APRIL - held an April birthday bash with music by Bill Boone and food donated by Freedom of the Lord Riders. This event was a great success.
JULY - had a members only pool party
SEPTEMBER - Held an Autumn Ride for members
OCTOBER- Sponsored a special event Rally to raise money for the Search and Rescue service.
PAST ACTIVITIES
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 299, 205 S. BROADWAY, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
MONDAY: MONDAY NIGHT GIVEAWAYS . DIFFERENT PRIZES EACH MONDAY
TUESDAY: BLUES NIGHT
WEDNESDAY: STAND UP NIGHT
THURSDAY : KARAOKE
FRIDAY: OPEN MIC NIGHT
SATURDAY: LIVE MUSIC
ALL MODERN DAY VETERANS WELCOME
OCTOBER 29 & 30 2010 FROM 11 A.M. TO 6 P.M. MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 299 WILL BE HOSTING CASSIE'S DEMON DEN A HAUNTING EXPERIENCE AT 205 S BROADWAY. CHILDREN UNDER 8 SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. ALSO THERE WILL BE A HALLOWEEN PARTY ON SATURDAY NIGHT STARTING AT 9 P.M.
MODERN DAY VETERANS 20TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 299 ON NOVEMBER 12TH. ALL MODERN DAY VETERANS MEMBER WELCOME. MODERN DAY VETERANS WILL BE 20 YEARS OLD. COME ON AND JOIN IN AND GIVE SUPPORT TO MODERN DAY VETERANS.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 480, 601 PARK AVE, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
TUESDAY , WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY : KARAOKE WITH CLAY
OCT 30TH 2010: MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 480 HALLOWEEN PARTY
NOVEMBER 24TH 2010: WE WILL BE HAVING A THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR ALL MODERN DAY VETERANS MEMBERS.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 515, 118 VINE ST , POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS: KARAOKE
OCT 29TH 2010: MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 515 WILL BE HOSTING A HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR ALL MODERN DAY VETERANS MEMBERS.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 382 IN BUTLER, MO. (660-424-0503)
HOSTED BY ALLEY PICK-n-PUB LOCATED AT 10 WEST CHESTNUT
HOSTED GENERAL ORDER II STREET DANCE ON JULY 26, 2008. SOLD FOOD AND DONATED PROCEEDS TO THE VETERANS ASSISTANCE FUND.
PARTICIPATED IN A PARADE FOR THE ISLAND MOUND DEDICATION . THE COURTHOUSE ERECTED A STATUE OF THE BLACK AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE FIGHT ON ISLAND MOUND. SEVERAL DIGNITARIES WERE THERE AND IT WAS QUITE IMPRESSIVE.
HELD A VETERANS DAY BARBEQUE WITH FREE RIBS, CHICKEN AND ALL THE FIXINS FOR EVERYBODY. THEY FED ABOUT 50 PEOPLE.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY IS SLATED FOR DECEMBER 13, 2008. THE LADIES ARE HOLDING A POT LUCK MEAL AND HOSTING A SCOTCH DOUBLE POOL TOURNAMENT. THE MONEY (1/2 THE PAYBACK) WILL GO FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. AT THIS TIME THEY HAVE ENOUGH FUNDS FOR TWO STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
POSTED NOVEMBER 25, 2008
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 459
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS BBQ'S, FISH FRIES, HAS BANDS AND DANCES FOR THEIR MEMBERS.
THIS CHAPTER PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT AT THEIR LOCAL VETERANS HOME, THE MOUNT VERNON'S VETERAN'S HOME.
THIS CHAPTER HAS A WALL OF HONOR TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS IN THEIR AREA.
THIS CHAPTER DONATES FOOD, UTILITIES AND CLOTHING TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 409
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS EVENTS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR . CABIN FEVER , ST. PATTY S DAY, LABOR DAY, AND MANY OTHERS.
THIS CHAPTER HAS A 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH FIREWORKS, AND DO THEIR BEST TO HELP THE YOUNG UNDERSTAND.
THIS CHAPTER HAS A MEMORIAL GARDEN FOR OUR VETERANS THAT HAVE GONE HOME.
THIS CHAPTER LENDS IT S SUPPORT TO OTHER VETERANS ORGANIZATION AS NEEDED.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 289
THIS CHAPTER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ANNIVERSARIES, DINNERS AND ENTERTAINMENT.
THIS CHAPTER CELEBRATES ALL PATRIOTIC AND MILITARY HOLIDAYS BY HAVING DINNERS.
MILITARY PERSONS COMING OR GOING TO WAR ZONES, WE ASK IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP THEM.
OUR CHAPTER ASK FOR PICTURES, MEMENTO'S TO DISPLAY, WE ALSO TRY TO HELP ARRANGE BABYSITTING AND TRANSPORTATION.
THIS CHAPTER ASSISTS IN BABYSITTING, AND DR, APPOINTMENTS IF NEEDED. WE ALSO ATTEND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES , HELP WITH FOOD AND MEDICINE.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS 491
THIS CHAPTER HAS FISH FRIES , DANCING, POOL TOURNAMENTS, POT LUCK, CHILI SUPPERS , AND RAFFLES.
THIS CHAPTER IS TRYING TO RAISE MONEY FOR DISABLED VETERANS.
THIS CHAPTER HAD A BENEFIT TO HELP WITH FUNERAL EXPENSES.
THIS CHAPTER ASSIST THEIR MEMBERS BY TAKING THEM TO DR. APPOINTMENTS AND RUNNING ERRANDS.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 173
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS MONTHLY DINNERS FOR ALL MEMBERS. THEY ALSO HAVE KARAOKE AND A DANCE FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ADDITION TOO DINNERS FOR THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS. THE DINNERS ARE PROVIDED BY THE CLUB. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY!
THIS CHAPTER HELPS THE LOCAL VFW IN THEIR POPPY SALES. THE CLUB ALSO PUTS FLOWERS ON THEIR LOCAL DECEASED VETERANS GRAVES ON MEMORIAL DAY.
THIS CHAPTER TO PERPETUATE HAS ITEMS THAT BELONGED TO THE DECEASED THAT ARE GIVEN.
THIS CHAPTER HAS ROOMS IN WHICH THEY HELP PEOPLE IN NEED UNTIL AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS OBTAINED.
THIS CHAPTER ADOPTED A UNIT WITH THE VFW AND SENT HOMEMADE COOKIES AND PHONE.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS 505
THIS CHAPTER CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY, ALL ATTENDING IN AREA COUNTY'S GET HOT MEALS. THEY ALSO HAVE ENTERTAINMENT.
THIS CHAPTER ALONG WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 19 HOLDS BENEFIT FOR DONATIONS OF A PARK SKATE CIRCUIT AT URBANA CITY FOR ALL MINORS.
THIS CHAPTER CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY , A SPECIAL EVENT GATHER AND MEET FOR VETERANS AND DEPENDANTS.
THIS CHAPTER SCHEDULED POKER RUNS APRIL- AUGUST. ALL DONATIONS OF ENTRY ARE AWARDED TO DEPENDANTS OF VETERANS.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS 284
THIS CHAPTER HAD A FISH FRY ,POT LUCK PITCH TOURNAMENT AND HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT.
THIS CHAPTER DURING VETERANS DAY AND 4TH OF JULY DISPLAYS THE AMERICAN FLAG AND HOLDS A FIREWORK DISPLAY FOR FAMILIES.
THIS CHAPTER SENDS FLOWERS AND CARDS TO COMFORT WIDOWS OR DEPENDANTS.
THIS CHAPTERS OFFERS RIDES TO DR. AND HELP WITH GROCERY SHOPPING.
THIS CHAPTER HAS ADOPTED MATT WOODS A SOLDIER STATIONED IN IRAQ. THEY HAVE SENT MOVIES, CANDY, COOKIES AND PERSONAL ITEMS.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS 295
THIS CHAPTER HAD A HOG ROAST, CRAWFISH BOIL, AND SEVERAL POKER RUNS.
THIS CHAPTER ATTENDS COUNTY FAIRS. THEIR LOOKING FORWARD TO SETTING UP A BOOTH AT THE NEXT COUNTY FAIR.
THIS CHAPTER SENDS MEMBERS TO CHECK UPS AND OFFERS TRANSPORTATION AS WELL AS SEND FOOD FOR OTHERS.
THIS CHAPTER ASSISTS IN FOOD DRIVES.
MODERN DAY VETERANS 304
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS BBQ'S, FISH FRIES, CHILI COOK OFFS AND FLOAT TRIPS ALL YEAR LONG.
THIS CHAPTER SENDS CARE PACKAGES TO SOLDIERS AND NURSES FROM AROUND THEIR AREA WHO ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
THIS CHAPTER CLEANS AND DECORATES LOCAL GRAVES. THEY PLAN ON A COOK OUT EVENT IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS . THEY ALSO HOLD PHOTO SESSIONS FOR LOVED ONES TO SHARE.
THIS CHAPTER TAKES VETERANS TO DR. APPOINTMENTS , THEY DELIVER FOOD TO HOME BOUND . THEY ALSO RAISE MONEY TO HELP WITH EXPENSES.
THIS CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN TAKING THINGS TO FORT LEONARD WOOD, WHICH IS THEN PACKAGED UP AND SENT. AS WELL AS DONATE TO LICKINGS FAMILY CLINIC WHO SENDS PACKAGES TO NURSES SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS 459 MINUTES OF MEETING
THIS CHAPTER HAD A KARAOKE CONTEST TO SUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF FUND.
THIS CHAPTER VISITED THE MOUNT VERNON VETERANS HOME ON DECEMBER 7TH IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS AND WELCOMED BY THE VETERANS IN THE HOME.
THIS CHAPTER WANTS TO WELCOME THEIR NEW OFFICERS OF 2008. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWED.
DAN BLACK COMMANDER, JOHN GALINDO VICE COMMANDER, NANCY RICHEY TREASURER AND MANAGING OFFICER, BARBARA MCCULLAH SECRETARY.
THIS CHAPTER IS PLANNING A FUND RAISER AND A CARNIVAL IN THE SPRING
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS 472 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
THIS CHAPTER IS PLANNING A CHILI COOK OFF MAY THE 3RD WITH A RAIN DATE OF SEPTEMBER 20TH AT THIS TIME.
THIS CHAPTER HAS ADOPTED A SOLDIER HIS NAME IS ADAM BOLLINGER HE IS CURRENTLY STATIONED IN IRAQ . THIS CHAPTER WILL BE GETTING CARE PACKAGES TOGETHER SOON FOR ADAM. PAYERS GO OUT TO HIM .
4-2-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 194
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS BBQ'S, POT LUCK SUPPERS, DARTS, POOL AND CARD NIGHTS FOR RECREATION.
HOLD FUND RAISERS ON FLAG DAY, MEMORIAL DAY AND THE FOURTH OF JULY FOR BENEFITS FOR VETERANS.
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DECEASED VETERANS. THEY ALSO HOLD A BENEFIT FOR DISABLED VETERANS ON MEMORIAL DAY.
THIS CHAPTER IS PLANNING A LARGE BBQ WITH GAMES AT ROCKY POINT TO BENEFIT DISABLED VETERANS.
3-21-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 354
THIS CHAPTER HAS A SHUFFLEBOARD LEAGUE NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY. EVERY SATURDAY THEY HAVE DINNERS FOR THEIR MEMBERS, THE DISABLED AND ANY VETERANS WHO MIGHT WANT TO JOIN.
THIS CHAPTER CELEBRATES THE FOURTH OF JULY AND MEMORIAL DAY WITH DINNERS AND GAMES FOR ALL.
THIS CHAPTERS MEMBERS VISIT WIDOWS AND DECEASED VETERANS DEPENDANTS, OFFERING THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT.
THIS CHAPTER PROVIDES RIDES TO DISABLED AND NEEDY VETERANS TO THE STORE, DR VISITS AND TO CLUB ACTIVITIES.
3-21-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 494
THIS CHAPTER HOLDS FISH FRY'S, BBQ'S, AND POKER RUNS FOR SOCIAL RECREATION.
THIS CHAPTER IS PROUD TO FLY SEVERAL FLAGS, US, POW, MDV, NAVY, ARMY, MARINE AND AIR FORCE AT ALL TIMES.
THIS CHAPTER HAS A MIA/POW MEMORIAL WALL DISPLAY.
THIS CHAPTERS MEMBERS HELP DISABLED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AND OTHER CARE AS NEEDED.
THIS CHAPTER HAS ADOPTED TWO VETERANS AT THE MOUNT VERNON VETERANS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS.
3-21-08
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 1146 OF FREDERICKTOWN, MO.
CHAPTER 1146 TOTAL DONATIONS WERE APPROXIMATELY $1630.00 THE CLUB HAD A BENEFIT FOR A VETERAN MEMBER WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND UNDERWENT TREATMENT. THE BENEFIT STARTED WITH AN AUCTION WHICH RAISED $915.00, FOLLOWED BY A BBQ DINNER. TOTAL DONATIONS FROM THE DINNER WERE $215.00. ALSO A 50/50 DRAWING TOOK IN $200.00. TOTAL RAISED FROM THIS BENEFIT WAS $1330.00. THE CLUB PURCHASED A $500.00 GAS CARD, PAID HIS ELECTRIC BILL, PAID HIS GAS BILL, WHERE HE CHARGES HIS GAS, AN ALTERNATOR AND BELT FOR HIS TRUCK. AND GAVE HIM A CHECK FOR $126.00
THIS CLUB ALSO PURCHASED A RECLINER FOR A VETERAN MEMBER. HIS RECLINER SAT ON A CHAIR LIFT, WHICH THE RECLINER WAS OLD AND BROKEN DOWN AND WOULD NOT WORK WITH THE LIFT. THE CLUB PURCHASED A NEW RECLINER AND DONATED IT TO HIM. SOME OF THE MEMBERS DELIVERED IT TO HIS HOUSE AND SET IT UP FOR HIM. THIS 75 YEAR OLD VETERAN TRULY APPRECIATED THE GIFT.
12-18-07
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 459
THEIR MEMBERS STARTED A FUND RAISER FOR DISASTER RELIEF. THEY HAVE DINNERS
FREE OF CHARGE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. EVERY WEEK THEY HAVE A SONG OF
GRATITUDE FOR THEIR VETERAN MEMBERS IN SERVICE. THEY HAVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE
WEEKLY TO REMEMBER THE FALLEN. THEY HAVE A WALL OF HONOR FOR MEMBERS AND
FAMILIES. THEY HELD A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FAMILY OF A VETERAN WHOSE HOUSE BURNED
DOWN. MDV CHAPTER 459 ADOPTED BRAVO COMPANY, SECOND BATTALION 4th INFANTRY REGIMENT,
IN FORT POLK, LA. 71459
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 324
THEIR MEMBERS ENJOY BAR-B-Q'S, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MUSIC, MEETINGS AND FUND RAISERS. THIS
CHAPTER SHOWS THEIR PATRIOTIC SUPPORT BY FLYING THE FLAGS ON A DAILY BASIS. THEY ARE
PROUD TO PROVIDE A FLAG DISPLAY IN THEIR TOWNS PARADES. THEY DISPLAY FLAGS ON VETERANS GRAVES
AT THEIR LOCAL CEMETERY AND PROVIDE A BARBEQUE ON VETERANS DAY, FLAG DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY.
THEY SEND FLOWERS, FOOD AND VISIT THE SICK AND NEEDY VETERANS IN THEIR AREA. THEY BUILT A
VETERANS MEMORIAL IN THEIR LOCAL PARK. ALL BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY ARE RECOGNIZED BY FLYING
THEIR FLAG. THEY HAVE A MEMORIAL WALL IN HONOR OF THEIR FALLEN.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 296
THEIR CLUB PROVIDES POOL TOURNAMENTS, BAR-B-QUES AND OTHER SEASONAL EVENTS AS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THEY HOST PATRIOTIC EVENTS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.
THEIR STAFF IS ALWAYS OPEN ARMED FOR ALL VETERANS TO TALK AND SHARE THEIR NEEDS.
THEY ARE LOCATED ON THE SAME BLOCK AS A VETERANS WELCOME HOME CENTER AND FOCUS EXTRA
ENERGY TOWARDS THEM.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 267
THIS CHAPTER HELD FISHING, GOLF, POOL, AND SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENTS, AN AUCTION
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR MEMBERS NEEDING HELP. THEY HOLD FUNDRAISERS FOR THEIR
"JACK SEITZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND", KRISTEN CANTU WAS THE RECIPIENT OF $1000, SHE IS ATTENDING
UNIVERSITY OF MO. KC. THEY HAVE STEAK AND SHRIMP DINNERS, AUCTIONS AND THE LIKE FOR THEIR
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FUND. THEY HAVE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DINNERS WITH
VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER TO SHUT-INS. THIS CHAPTER ALWAYS TREATS THEIR MEETINGS AS A
CHANCE TO SOCIALIZE AND HAVE A NICE MEAL TOGETHER. THIS CHAPTER ALWAYS ENDS WITH
" REMEMBER WHEN YOU SEE A VETERAN PLEASE SHAKE HIS OR HER HAND AND MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME"
MODERN DAY VETERANS AUXILIARY CHAPTER 472
THIS CHAPTER HAS A "WALL OF REMEMBRANCE" ACCEPTING PICTURES OF ANY AND ALL DECEASED
VETERANS WHETHER THEY ARE A MEMBER OR NOT. THIS CHAPTER HOLDS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THEIR FUNDRAISERS. AT THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY
THEY HOLD A NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRAYER CEREMONY.
THEY COLLECTED MONIES FOR A LADY IN THE COMMUNITY HAVING BACK SURGERY.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 252
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE POOL TOURNAMENTS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT,
POOL LEAGUE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT, KARAOKE AND SOUND SYSTEM ONCE A MONTH.
THEY HOLD A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION EVERY YEAR. THEY HAVE A COMMUNITY YARD SALE
EVERY VETERANS DAY WITH THE PROCEEDS GOING TO DISABLED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
THEY HAVE A FOOD, TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE AT CHRISTMAS AND PARTICIPATE IN TOYS FOR TOTS.
THEIR DJ, TJ, WHO IS ALSO A VETERAN IS GOING BACK TO IRAQ, AND WE WILL REMEMBER HIM IN OUR
PRAYERS. HAD A SUPER BOWL PARTY WITH A POT LUCK DINNER. THEY HAVE COOK OUTS FOR MEMBERS
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES. HOLD HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTS, POKER RUNS AND A LARGE
CHRISTMAS PARTY.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 418
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CHAPTER 418 SPONSORED THE DAUGHTER OF SPECIALIST SHANE FINLEY, 1138th M.P., U.S. ARMY IN A PAGEANT IN WHICH SHE BECAME A FINALIST AND WILL BE GOING ON TO THE FINALS SOON |
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THEY DONATED THEIR FACILITY ON A FRIDAY NIGHT TO 'FIRST BOOK' FOR A BENEFIT DINNER AND CONCERT. 'FIRST BOOK' IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES BOOKS AND MATERIALS TO SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS. ALL PROCEEDS WENT FOR THEIR CAUSE. |
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THEY CO-SPONSORED THE AM-VETS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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THEY ALSO CO-SPONSORED THE ELKS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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RAISED OVER $550 BY DONATING $1.00 FROM EVERY DRINK SOLD TO BENEFIT THE DAUGHTER OF KEVIN JAMES, A U.S. ARMY VETERAN, WHO IS STILL BATTLING A MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR |
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DONATED $50 TO MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY |
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THEY OFFER A 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL MDV MEMBERS WITH THEIR MEMBER CARD |
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 146
THROUGH BENEFIT DRIVES, CHAPTER 146 DONATED APPROXIMATELY $11,267.00
IN THE YEAR 2005 TO THE FOLLOWING:
ELDERLY
BIRD FEEDERS WERE DONATED TO THREE NURSING HOMES IN FREDERICKTOWN
COMMUNITY AND LESS FORTUNATE FAMILIES
CLUB DONATED TURKEYS TO THE JAIL FOR THANKSGIVING.
TURKEY & FIXINGS TO 12 FAMILIES.
SAVINGS BOND TO A CLUB MEMBERS CHILD AS A GOODWILL GESTURE.
A DUNKING BOOTH WAS SET UP TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY: THE SHERIFF AND MAYOR OF FREDERICKTOWN VOLUNTEERED TO SET IN THE BOOTH.
A CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE RAISED $1500.00 AND THE TOYS WERE GIVEN TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
CLUB SPONSORED A LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM.
SCHOOLS
$1000 DONATED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL , GRADES 1-6 TO HELP PAY FOR KIDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES THAT NEEDED HELP.
BREAKFAST WAS DONATED TO THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
2- $25 SAVINGS BONDS WERE DONATED TO THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
OUR VETERANS
DONATED $100 to help pay for medical expenses.
helped pay to get a vehicle fixed for one of our veterans.
care packages were sent over seas for our troops
free b-b-q dinner was provided to veterans on veterans day.
for club members (fun stuff)
annual picnic; fish fry at the river for members and their family.
appreciation dinner for club president and vice president.
thanksgiving dinner provided for club members and their family.
Christmas dinner provided to members and their family.
shooting matches are held every year during the months of oct-march.
compassion
donations to other clubs for their benefits.
money donation to individual for transportation to a hospital in st. Louis
to visit her mother.
benefit for new managing officer's grandson to help pay for kidney transplant. this was the biggest benefit our club has ever had.
donated generators, air conditioners, chainsaws, clothes, food, est.. for Katrina hurricane relief victims.
money donated to club member (death of a son)
PROSPERITY AND FUTURE PLANS FOR THE CLUB;
THE CHAPTER IS WORKING ON GETTING A STREET SIGN NAMED VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE.
CLUBS INVESTED IN $5000 c d.
working on purchasing land for club to hold shooting matches.
ethics;
donated money to club's owner for maintenance on the building.
flags with the names of all the police officers and firefighters, who gave their lives during 911 were donated to the police and fire dept.
modern day veterans #222
THEY HAVE HAD FREE MEALS AND HELPED SEVERAL CHARITIES. SUCH AS, JERRY'S KIDS AND THE MISSION IN THEIR TOWN.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #252
they have had several going and coming home parties and benefits for their local young men going and coming home from the service.
they've had fish fries and community garage sales for their local veterans and their families.
they've had pool tournaments every Friday night for club members and karaoke at least once a month.
they have recently lost two of their veterans, and as a club they we're there to comfort the loved ones.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #327
they've had benefits for the veteran's family members to help with expenses after they've passed away.
they've had fish fries, b-b-q s, dances and some of their veteran's, and members have visited and supported their local legion with their benefits.
they've taken their members and local people who are not able to get out of their homes, plates of food when they have their cook outs.
they've helped their veterans with picking up their groceries, medication, and taking them to their dr. appointments, when needed.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #324
they've completed their veterans memorial and hosted a community memorial and cook-out in honor of all veterans. the honor guard attended with a ceremony.
they are holding a monthly fish fry to raise money to go toward dr. bills for one of their veterans sons, who has had cancer surgery and radiation treatments.
they are also, working any way they can to come up with a way to raise funds to help on if their veteran's step-daughter get the funds she needs to go to Australia as an exchange student.
they pass out food baskets for all yearly holidays. donations come from their veterans. thru out the year any veterans relative is given whatever needed during a time of disaster.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #382
they've had fund raisers, such as dinner and dance to honor all fallen solders. they've sold freedom bracelets, with the money being donated to butlers veterans memorial park.
they've started outside flag display. flags are now being hung outside the bar.
red ladies decorated all veterans memorials at the cemetery. 8 flags hand inside and 9 flags hang outside.
they've had a cook-out for all volunteers who helped with flags.
all during the year the red ladies (WIVES OF THEIR VETERANS) raised money by hosting scotch double pool tournaments. they sold food to the players and donated the money to four schools. each given $100.00. THEY ALSO MADE UP 8 FOOD BASKETS AND DONATED THEM TO THEIR ELDERLY VETERANS OR THEIR WIDOWS.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #238
they put out flags the 11TH OF NOVEMBER. THEY SENT CARE PACKAGES TO RYAN WHITE IN IRAQ. ONE A WEEK, FROM OCT. 2005 TO APRIL 21ST, 2006.
THEY PUT OUT FLAGS ON MAY 30TH, FOR TWO OF THEIR LADIES WHO PASSED OF CANCER, IRENE WOODHAM AND EMMA KINDER. ALSO THEY HAD A DINNER FOR THEIR FAMILIES.
THEY PUT THEIR FLAG OUT FOR THEIR 4TH OF JULY MEETING THAT CLOSED AT 8;00 P.M. SECONDS DONE BY ROBERT ROSS.
THEY'VE HAD A BENEFIT DINNER FOR JOE COWARD WHO HAS CANCER.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #194
MAY 2005: THEY HAD A FISH FRY WITH THE MEMBERS OF CHAPTER 194 AND A MEMORIAL FOR THE LIVING AND FALLEN WHO HAVE KEPT THIS COUNTRY GREAT AND FREE
JUNE 2005: A BBQ AND AUCTION BENEFIT FOR MEL O'QUINN, ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS WHO HAS THROAT CANCER. THEY RAISED A LITTLE OVER $6000. TO HELP WITH TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES WHILE UNDER GOING AN OPERATION AND TREATMENT AFTER.
JULY 2005: COLD CUT SANDWICHES WERE SERVED ON THE PARKING LOT. THE MISSOURI FORAGE PUTS ON A WONDERFUL FIREWORKS SHOW ON THE 4TH. THEY INVITED ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO PARK FREE ON THE 1 1/2 ACRE PARKING LOT AND ENJOY THE SHOW. EARLY IN THE DAY THEY OBSERVED OUR FOREFATHERS WHO MADE THIS A FREE NATION.
AUGUST 2005: MEMBERS GATHERED AT A RENTED PAVILION BY THE CURRENT RIVER FOR A PICKIN AND GRINNING TIME. THEY BBQ'D AND SANG FROM 2:00 PM UNTIL LATE IN THE EVENING.
SEPTEMBER 2005: THEY ALL TOOK OFF LABOR DAY FOR FREE TIME. LATER IN SEPTEMBER THEY OBSERVED CITIZENSHIP DAY AND DISCUSSED THEIR DUTIES AS CITIZENS.
OCTOBER 2005: A HALLOWEEN PARTY