VFW POST 4325
1220 South 19th Street Mattoon, Illinois 61938
Telephone (217) 234-3637
1220 South 19th Street Mattoon, Illinois 61938
Telephone (217) 234-3637
POST MEETINGS
6:00 pm- 2nd Wednesday
Ladies Auxiliary
6:30 pm 2nd Tuesday
Mens Auxiliary
6:00 pm 3rd Tuesday
Iraq-Afghan vets
6:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday
6:00 pm- 2nd Wednesday
Ladies Auxiliary
6:30 pm 2nd Tuesday
Mens Auxiliary
6:00 pm 3rd Tuesday
Iraq-Afghan vets
6:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday
POST HOURS
Monday- Thursday- 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Friday-3:00 pm- 12:30am
Saturday 12:00 noon- 12:30 am
SUNDAY 12:00 PM- 7:00 p.m.
Monday- Thursday- 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Friday-3:00 pm- 12:30am
Saturday 12:00 noon- 12:30 am
SUNDAY 12:00 PM- 7:00 p.m.
VFW POST OFFICERS 2015-2016 |
Post Commander Ed Davis
Sr, Vice Commander Cory Bentley
Jr. Vice Commander Tom Burcham
Quartermaster/ Adj. John Protz
Chaplain/Historian Roger DeLong
Judge Advocate Dana Denny
Surgeon Ed Brick
Service Officer Jerry Stewart
Officer of the Day Joel "Doc" Dufrain
Trustee 1yr Ray Hoffman
Trustee 2yr Joel "Doc" Dufrainn
Trustee 3yr Wiliam Thornton
Board of Directors
Scott Buesking Terry Glaze
Don Janes Dennis Ernst
Joe Kirk Bill Jackson
P.X Manager Cory Bentley
Bartenders , Stephanie,
Shannon, Mallory, alyssa. Aubrie
Sr, Vice Commander Cory Bentley
Jr. Vice Commander Tom Burcham
Quartermaster/ Adj. John Protz
Chaplain/Historian Roger DeLong
Judge Advocate Dana Denny
Surgeon Ed Brick
Service Officer Jerry Stewart
Officer of the Day Joel "Doc" Dufrain
Trustee 1yr Ray Hoffman
Trustee 2yr Joel "Doc" Dufrainn
Trustee 3yr Wiliam Thornton
Board of Directors
Scott Buesking Terry Glaze
Don Janes Dennis Ernst
Joe Kirk Bill Jackson
P.X Manager Cory Bentley
Bartenders , Stephanie,
Shannon, Mallory, alyssa. Aubrie
John's Corner Post Quartermaster
We are doing pretty good on Dues a new year is starting lets see if we can get them paid this year. This year the
dues are 35.00 because of a dues increase by the National also dues are now due on the day you paid them last
year. Remember to tell any annual members that they have to pay their dues by Dec. 31 to be eligible for the
death benefit. When member's pay after Dec. 31 then they have to Start over for Death benefit's eligibility which is
three full year's before any benefits earned can be distributed to the recipient. So lets see what we can do for this
year. THE VA VAN WILL BE GOING TO DANVILLE MON. Wed. Thur & FRI. If you would like to purchase a Life
membership now is the time. Our Honor team is getting a big work out with funerals and parades. Please consider
being apart of this team in Honoring those who have departed.
John Protz Adj./Quartermaster
We are doing pretty good on Dues a new year is starting lets see if we can get them paid this year. This year the
dues are 35.00 because of a dues increase by the National also dues are now due on the day you paid them last
year. Remember to tell any annual members that they have to pay their dues by Dec. 31 to be eligible for the
death benefit. When member's pay after Dec. 31 then they have to Start over for Death benefit's eligibility which is
three full year's before any benefits earned can be distributed to the recipient. So lets see what we can do for this
year. THE VA VAN WILL BE GOING TO DANVILLE MON. Wed. Thur & FRI. If you would like to purchase a Life
membership now is the time. Our Honor team is getting a big work out with funerals and parades. Please consider
being apart of this team in Honoring those who have departed.
John Protz Adj./Quartermaster
From the Post Chaplain
The Post Honor Guard has conducted (9) Military Rite for
the months of Nov. and Dec. so far. We have been certified
by the Dept of Defense. We are the only one in our area
with this Honor. Be proud You are doing a good Job. As
your Chaplain I will need your help for a while I appreciate all
that you have done so far. It is the season we all honor
our troops around the Globe.
"Until they are Home"
Chaplain: Roger DeLong
The Post Honor Guard has conducted (9) Military Rite for
the months of Nov. and Dec. so far. We have been certified
by the Dept of Defense. We are the only one in our area
with this Honor. Be proud You are doing a good Job. As
your Chaplain I will need your help for a while I appreciate all
that you have done so far. It is the season we all honor
our troops around the Globe.
"Until they are Home"
Chaplain: Roger DeLong
Jots from Janet;
Thank to all who have paid dues... it is
greatly appreciated! A reminder that
all dues are to be paid by Dec. 31,
2016. If dues are not paid by by this
date you will have to reapply to
become a member. Also at National
Convention this past July, it was voted
that dues for life Members will Increase
by 15%effective January 1, 2017.
Thank to all who have paid dues... it is
greatly appreciated! A reminder that
all dues are to be paid by Dec. 31,
2016. If dues are not paid by by this
date you will have to reapply to
become a member. Also at National
Convention this past July, it was voted
that dues for life Members will Increase
by 15%effective January 1, 2017.
VFW LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES
Age as of December 31
of year of application.....................FEE
Through 30............................$425.00
31-40......................................$410.00
41-50......................................$375.00
51-60......................................$335.00
61-70......................................$290.00
71-80......................................$225.00
81 and over............................$170.00
The life members fees are based on
the applicants age as of December 31
of the year of application regardless of
the applicants birth day.
Age as of December 31
of year of application.....................FEE
Through 30............................$425.00
31-40......................................$410.00
41-50......................................$375.00
51-60......................................$335.00
61-70......................................$290.00
71-80......................................$225.00
81 and over............................$170.00
The life members fees are based on
the applicants age as of December 31
of the year of application regardless of
the applicants birth day.
VFW LADIES AUXILIARY LIFE MEMBER
FEES
ATTAINED AS OF 12/31 OF YEAR WHEN
APPLYING FOR THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP
THROUGH AGE 20 $253.00
21-25 $242.00
26-30 $230.00
31-35 $219.00
36-40 $213.00
41-45 $201.00
46-50 $196.00
51-55 $184.00
56-60 $173.00
61-65 $161.00
66-70 $150.00
71-75 $132.00
76-80 $109.00
81-85 $86.00
86-90 $69.00
91AND OVER $58.00
FEES
ATTAINED AS OF 12/31 OF YEAR WHEN
APPLYING FOR THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP
THROUGH AGE 20 $253.00
21-25 $242.00
26-30 $230.00
31-35 $219.00
36-40 $213.00
41-45 $201.00
46-50 $196.00
51-55 $184.00
56-60 $173.00
61-65 $161.00
66-70 $150.00
71-75 $132.00
76-80 $109.00
81-85 $86.00
86-90 $69.00
91AND OVER $58.00
Monthly Meeting Attendance Drawing for
January 2017
$50.00 # 65 Ralph Carter(not present)
$25.00 # 281 Kenneth McKay(not Present)
$15.00 # 169 Bob Gowin(not Present)
January 2017
$50.00 # 65 Ralph Carter(not present)
$25.00 # 281 Kenneth McKay(not Present)
$15.00 # 169 Bob Gowin(not Present)
Medical problems- Questions-
Appointments Cancellations.
CALL
M-F 8am-4pm_________217-258-3370
Toll
Free_____________800-320-8387
Evening/
Weekend/Holiday____217-554-4560
Mattoon FAX______217-258-3379
Department of Veterans Affairs
501 LakeLand Blvd
Mattoon, IL. 61938
Team Alpha Ext. 49021
Doctor: Dr. Shantha Monippallil, MD
Nurse: Craig K. RN
Appointments Cancellations.
CALL
M-F 8am-4pm_________217-258-3370
Toll
Free_____________800-320-8387
Evening/
Weekend/Holiday____217-554-4560
Mattoon FAX______217-258-3379
Department of Veterans Affairs
501 LakeLand Blvd
Mattoon, IL. 61938
Team Alpha Ext. 49021
Doctor: Dr. Shantha Monippallil, MD
Nurse: Craig K. RN
Topics For OEF/OIF Veterans Support Group
Choose as many as you wish for the list below
1. Transitionimg into society
a. Driving
b. Malls
c. Restaurants
d. Church
e. Large Crowds
2. Job Related Issues
a. Employer
b. Co-Workers
3. Maritial/ Relationship Issues
a. Roles
b. Sex
4. Parenting Issues
a. Discipline
b. Child Care
c. relationships
5. Finding a Job
6. Financial Issues
7. Educational Issues
8. Housing Issues
9. Trusting Issues
a. With Others outside your unit
b. Family
c. Co Workers
10. Dietary Issues
a. proper Nutrition
b. Exercise
c. Weight Control
11. Medical Issues
12. Anger Issues
13. Suiciidal/ Homicidal Tendences
14. Substance Abuse
If you are having problems with any of these
issues you can contact the Local VA Clinic. Or
you are welcome to attend the New
IRAQ-AFGHAN Group that is meeting on the 2nd
Thursday of the month at the Mattoon VFW Post
4325 at 6:30 p.m.
Choose as many as you wish for the list below
1. Transitionimg into society
a. Driving
b. Malls
c. Restaurants
d. Church
e. Large Crowds
2. Job Related Issues
a. Employer
b. Co-Workers
3. Maritial/ Relationship Issues
a. Roles
b. Sex
4. Parenting Issues
a. Discipline
b. Child Care
c. relationships
5. Finding a Job
6. Financial Issues
7. Educational Issues
8. Housing Issues
9. Trusting Issues
a. With Others outside your unit
b. Family
c. Co Workers
10. Dietary Issues
a. proper Nutrition
b. Exercise
c. Weight Control
11. Medical Issues
12. Anger Issues
13. Suiciidal/ Homicidal Tendences
14. Substance Abuse
If you are having problems with any of these
issues you can contact the Local VA Clinic. Or
you are welcome to attend the New
IRAQ-AFGHAN Group that is meeting on the 2nd
Thursday of the month at the Mattoon VFW Post
4325 at 6:30 p.m.
Lindas Letters
Ladies Auxiliary President;
The Year is about over as of April 13,2015 We are responsible for Bingo. We have elected Officers
for the New Year they They were installed May 14th.
We are in GREAT NEED of volunteers for Bingo night. If you could help 1 Monday a month for just
an Hour or two, It would help out considerably. Our meetings are on the the 2nd Tues. of the month
at 6:30 p.m.. I try to keep the meetings to 1 Hour with refreshments and penny Bingo afterwards.
The Auxilliary needs everyone to make it a Great Auxiliary. We still have our Bake sale on the 3rd
Monday at Bingo. If you know of someone who would be interested in being a member of the ladies
Aux. please have them contact me. To be a great auxiliary it takes all of us, if you have
suggestion's let me know. Don't Forget the Auxiliary has a Cancer grant available to all members. I
WORK FOR YOU. My number is 235-0654. Please remember our men and women serving our
country and Keep them in your Prayers.
. Until next time.
Your president Linda Keepes
Ladies Auxiliary President;
The Year is about over as of April 13,2015 We are responsible for Bingo. We have elected Officers
for the New Year they They were installed May 14th.
We are in GREAT NEED of volunteers for Bingo night. If you could help 1 Monday a month for just
an Hour or two, It would help out considerably. Our meetings are on the the 2nd Tues. of the month
at 6:30 p.m.. I try to keep the meetings to 1 Hour with refreshments and penny Bingo afterwards.
The Auxilliary needs everyone to make it a Great Auxiliary. We still have our Bake sale on the 3rd
Monday at Bingo. If you know of someone who would be interested in being a member of the ladies
Aux. please have them contact me. To be a great auxiliary it takes all of us, if you have
suggestion's let me know. Don't Forget the Auxiliary has a Cancer grant available to all members. I
WORK FOR YOU. My number is 235-0654. Please remember our men and women serving our
country and Keep them in your Prayers.
. Until next time.
Your president Linda Keepes
From The Commander
By Commander Ed Davis
The Year is going good we need several new members if you know of someone who is eligible try to bring them
in. We have done several funerals so far this year and we could use more help on the Honor Guard. We would
like to see more of you at the meetings we could use your help.
Ed Davis Commander
By Commander Ed Davis
The Year is going good we need several new members if you know of someone who is eligible try to bring them
in. We have done several funerals so far this year and we could use more help on the Honor Guard. We would
like to see more of you at the meetings we could use your help.
Ed Davis Commander
VFW Auxiliary officers
2015-2016
President Linda Keepes
Sr. Vice President Carol Protz
Jr. Vice President Linda Thornton
Secretary Dee Nichols
Treasurer Janet Snow
Chaplain Gabrielle Martin
Conductress Madeline Masse
Guard Dottie Trame
Patriotic Instructor Gabi Martin
Historian Carol Protz
Trustee 1 Judy Wallace
Trustee 2 Linda Cox
Trustee 3 Helen Rohr
Banner Bearer Kay Smith
Flag bearer Madeline Masse
Color Bearer 1 Helen Rohr
Color Bearer 2 Sharon Robertson
Color Bearer 3 Valerie Thornton
Color Bearer 4 June Thornton
2015-2016
President Linda Keepes
Sr. Vice President Carol Protz
Jr. Vice President Linda Thornton
Secretary Dee Nichols
Treasurer Janet Snow
Chaplain Gabrielle Martin
Conductress Madeline Masse
Guard Dottie Trame
Patriotic Instructor Gabi Martin
Historian Carol Protz
Trustee 1 Judy Wallace
Trustee 2 Linda Cox
Trustee 3 Helen Rohr
Banner Bearer Kay Smith
Flag bearer Madeline Masse
Color Bearer 1 Helen Rohr
Color Bearer 2 Sharon Robertson
Color Bearer 3 Valerie Thornton
Color Bearer 4 June Thornton
Savings for Veterans these places
listed. Are offering Discounts up to
10% for purchases. Home Depot,
Hardees Resturant, Lowes in
Effingham. If you know of others let
me know and I will add to the List. John
Protz Quartermater.
listed. Are offering Discounts up to
10% for purchases. Home Depot,
Hardees Resturant, Lowes in
Effingham. If you know of others let
me know and I will add to the List. John
Protz Quartermater.
The Van now goes to Danville Mon.-
Thru Fri. and to Decatur as needed.
Thru Fri. and to Decatur as needed.
Jerry's Notes; Post S. O.
Effingham Clinic is getting new Building
out by the Interstate. If you are having
problems with doctors at the Mattoon
Clinic contact your Congressman.
Come and see me.
Effingham Clinic is getting new Building
out by the Interstate. If you are having
problems with doctors at the Mattoon
Clinic contact your Congressman.
Come and see me.