Archives and Photo GalleryYou can find photos and articles that were previously featured on the front page of our website below: Print for Wounded Warriors for SaleHopefully you remember the print that the Ladies Auxiliary had for sale during the Walk for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. We now have prints available for you to buy for the low price of $10.00. If you are interested in a print, please let Bonnie know, btedrow@dejazzd.com. Hurry, at this price they won't last long! Veterans POW-MIA Day Candlelight Service Friday, Sept. 19Come join VFW Post 1463 and the Ladies Auxiliary as we pay tribute to all of our service men and women from all of our country's wars and conflicts who are still unaccounted for, as either POWs (Prisoners of War) or MIAs (Missing in Action). Veterans Service Office at the PostPennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Service Office will be at the post on Mondays from 1 to 6 p.m., starting September 8th, connecting veterans from all service eras and their loved ones with their eligible benefits and services.
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest National WinnerThe first place winner of the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, Alessandra Levato, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1463, Lititz, PA, stands at the podium at the National Convention in St. Louis on July 22, 2014. “Ali” addressed the crowd of more than 1,000 auxiliary members and guests. She read the short essay that accompanied her winning entry and expressed thanks to everyone at Post 1463 who helped her achieve the prize of a $10,000 scholarship and gifts from the national auxiliary and National Madam President “Sissy” Borel. . . . . .(more). 2nd Successful Year for the Lititz Walk for PA Wounded WarriorsThe Lititz Walk for PA Wounded Warriors was a major success with $9000 in sponsorsh ip, registration and donations received.... and donations are still coming in. Voice of Democracy WinnersLititz Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1463 hosted a breakfast for the Dept. of PA Voice of Democracy district winners on January 18. This is the second consecutive year Post 1463 has been selected to entertain the students during their awards weekend . . .(more) Troops Receive Care PackagesSome photos of appreciative troops in Afghanistan who received care packages sent from Post 1463 in December 2013 can be found here. Two Post Members Receive Special Thanks from Their ComradesAt the VFW Post 1463 monthly meeting in November, comrades offered special thanks to John Zagorski and Ira Shaffer for their many, many years of dedication and devotion to Post 1463 and all veterans . . . (more) Welcome Home for Local SoldierA local mom reached out to Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463 to help welcome home her son who was returning to Lititz for a well-deserved leave after deployment in Afghanistan. The VFW and Ladies Auxiliary organized a welcome for Blake Cameron Bomberger at Post 1463 on Friday August 9th. Cameron received an enthusiastic reception from VFW and Auxiliary members and Post patrons . . . (more) Ladies Auxiliary Earns State and National AwardsThe Ladies Auxiliary to Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463 earned numerous commendations for attaining or surpassing auxiliary program goals in 2012-2013. At the state convention in Lancaster in June, the Ladies Auxiliary received citations of merit for Veterans and Family Support, Americanism, Hospitals, Cancer Aid & Research, Scholarships, Community Service Reporting, Youth Activities and contributions to the VFW National Home for Children. Department of PA President Sandy Brenner recognized Post 1463’s work on the Walk for PA Wounded Warriors. . . . (more) Post 1463 Receives National AwardVeterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #1463 and Ladies Auxiliary of Lititz, Pennsylvania, was the recipient of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Outstanding Community Service Post Award at the VFW’s National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky on July 22 during an invitation only reception. Commander Joel Ellis and Ladies Auxiliary President Susan Ellis accepted the award . . . (more) Cookbooks AvailableThe VFW Post 1463 cookbook has arrived! Pickup a few copies at the Post for $10 each. The perfect stocking stuffer and a great gift for yourself or the special cooks in your life! Memorial Day 2013Memorial Day weekend was a very busy time at VFW Post 1463 as we remembered fallen comrades. The official VFW Memorial Day message was placed throughout the Post to remind us of the true meaning of Memorial Day. Columbia VFW Portrait Restoration ProjectThis item highlights the rich history of more than 80 portraits that hang in Columbia VFW Post 2435, Veterans of Foreign Wars at 4th and Manor Streets in Columbia and the current fundraising effort to restore the portraits. Lititz Walk for Wounded WarriorsOn Saturday May 11, 2013, the VFW Post 1463, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Lititz RecCenter and numerous civic groups from Lititz presented the “Lititz Walk for Wounded Warriors” which benefited Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc. The Lititz Rec Center has posted some pix from the event on their Facebook page. Co-founder of Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Visits PostHelen Sajer, co-founder of Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, attended a kickoff luncheon at Post 1463 for the Lititz Walk for Wounded Warriors. Mrs. Sajer and her late husband Major General Gerald Sajer founded the charity in 2006 to assist veterans and their families. When the Sajer’s son Frank returned home safely from Iraq they decided “We need to do something for our wounded soldiers and their families,” and so began Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. . . (more) Flag Retirement CeremonyAmerican and POW/MIA flags that need to be retired have been deposited in the new Flag Drop Box at Post 1463. Those flags along with others collected by local boy scouts were retired at a ceremony on April 12 as part of the annual Boy Scout Camporee in Lititz. . . (more) Amtryke DonationThe Lititz Ambucs teamed up with the Activity Committee and made a Correspondence from a Post MemberRecently Colonel Greg McCreay reached out to Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463, his home VFW Post, to update us on his recent activities and share some photos. The Post's Recent ActivitiesThe holiday events from Veterans Day to Christmas have kept VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and social members very busy. Thank you to everyone who participated. Here’s photos of all those holiday events and a few more! . . . (more) POW/MIA Recognition CeremonyOn September 21, 2012, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Post 1463 held a candlelight vigil to raise awareness for American POW/MIAs who never came home. Members of the Post 1463 color guard, VFW and auxiliary members were present. Picnic in the Park for Coatesville VA Medical Center VeteransVeterans from Coatesville Veterans’ Medical Center enjoyed a picnic in Manheim Township Community Park on September 15, 2012. The Ladies Auxiliary to Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463 hosted the event. Auxiliary Dues Increase for 2012-2013Our auxiliary dues have been raised to $23 annually to help cover recent increases in mandatory payments we make to the Department of PA and Cancer Aid and Research. Post 1463 Repeats 1st Place Win for Our 2011-12 Community Activity BookPost Commander Joel Ellis was recently notified by John Getz, VFW State Adjutant/Quartermaster that “Post 1463 has won 1st place in the Community Activity Book for the 2011-2012 year.” Our book will be submitted for the National Outstanding Community Service Post Award. Our Community Activity Book (3 volumes) will be on display at the Department Convention June 13-16 in Erie. Post 1463 Recognized at 2012 Pennsylvania VFW ConventionsThe Department of PA Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary held their annual conventions June 13-17 in Erie, PA. Exemplary participation in VFW and auxiliary programs is recognized and rewarded at the convention with awards and citations. Congratulations to everyone who works to make this recognition possible.. . . . (more) Fourth of July 2012The Fourth of July is nearly two weeks long in Lititz when it starts in Lititz Springs Park on Sunday June 24 and lasts until Wednesday July 4th! This year’s theme, “Our American Heroes," was a salute to veterans. Area veterans were honored throughout the celebration. Commander Joel Ellis and American Legion Post 56 Finance Officer Rich Bryant were on the planning committee for the Fourth of July celebration. . . . (more) Care Packages for the TroopsJuly 2012 Care Packages for the Troops took place at the American Legion Post 56 on July 12. Members of VFW Post 1463 and its Ladies Auxiliary stepped up to the plate once more and covered all aspects of this project from start to finish. Post Garden RefreshedThe Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1463 is proud to have refreshed the small garden near the front entrance of the Post. The beautification project was suggested and approved at the May auxiliary meeting. Jane Dzubinski, with help from Tammy Adams, Janet Getz and Sue Ellis, removed an existing shrub, weeded, planted and mulched the front garden and a strip of land alongside the Post building. . . . (more) Recent Post DonationsThe Post continues to support community organizations, including the Warwick Community Ambulance Service, local fire companies and the Lititz Borough Police Department. Pictures are available here. Anne Loechner: Outstanding Patriotic Instructor AwardCongratulations and bravo to Anne Loechner, winner of the 2011-2012 Department of Pa Outstanding Patriotic Instructor Award. This annual award goes to only one auxiliary patriotic instructor in the Department of PA….and our Anne won it! About time! Auxiliary Presents First Advocate of the Auxiliary Pin to Therapy Dog SophieAt the June 2012 Ladies Auxiliary meeting, the first Advocate of the Auxiliary pin was awarded to Sophie, an adorable 3-year-old Yorkiepoo! The definition of an advocate is a “person” who publically supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. Sophie and her owner, Pam Dochter, are goodwill ambassadors who certainly support our veterans, seniors and children with their work. Our auxiliary is proud to have Sophie wear our Advocate’s pin next to her auxiliary patch on her bandana. . . . (more) Breakfast for Coatesville VA Medical Center VeteransOn Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Ladies Auxiliary to Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463 hosted a breakfast for 32 veterans from Coatesville Veterans Administration Medical Center. Young American Creative Art ContestThe Ladies Auxiliary to Lititz Springs VFW Post 1463 is proud to support Alessandra Levato in the 2012 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest sponsored by the national Ladies Auxiliary organization. Ali’s work was submitted to the Department of PA Youth Chairman per the rules of the contest. Department winners advance to the national level where each entry will be judged . . . . (more) Winter Carnival at Coatesville VAMCThe Department of PA sponsored the annual Coatesville VAMC Winter Carnival on March 6, 2012 in the Great Hall at Coatesville VAMC. The veterans played carnival games to win prizes and shopped for clothing and personal items donated by the VFW, the Ladies Auxiliary and other organizations. Representatives of each organization hosted a table containing their donated items and . . . (more) Valentine's Day Visits to Local VeteransOn February 14, 2012, Commander Joel Ellis and members of the Ladies Auxiliary visited veterans at Audubon Villa and United Zion Retirement Community. WWII Military Cemetery in ItalyVFW Post 1463 Commander Joel Ellis, VFW Member Tom Tedrow and their wives recently vacationed in Italy where they visited the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, an American World War II military cemetery where 4,402 servicemen and women are interred. The cemetery covers 70 acres and is one of fourteen permanent American World War II Military cemeteries erected on foreign soil by the American Battle Monuments Commission.. . . . (more) VFW Essay Contest Winners AnnouncedStudents participated in this year’s Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests sponsored by the Lititz Springs VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary. Students submitted essays expressing their view on topics such as “Are You Proud of Your Country?” The winners are:. . . . (more) More Archived articles available here |
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