Breakfast for Coatesville VA Medical Center Veterans

On 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.

This was the first time VAMC patients visited our Post. They enjoyed a breakfast prepared specially for them by the staff of the Stars and Stripes Café . . . (more)

Post 1463 Repeats 1st Place Win for Our 2011-12 Community Activity Book

Post 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.

The Community Activity Book is a record of all Post activity in the categories of Safety, Veterans programs, Aid to Others, Cooperation with Other Organizations, Americanism, Department and National VFW programs, Scouting, Youth programs and Community Programs. Events are represented by photos, newspaper articles and mementoes. Donations made throughout the year are also categorized. So, congratulations to us all at Post 1463 for the great work done here throughout the year.

Young American Creative Art Contest

The 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 VAMC

The 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 Veterans

On February 14, 2012, Commander Joel Ellis and members of the Ladies Auxiliary visited veterans at Audubon Villa and United Zion Retirement Community.

We joined the Villa residents’ coffee hour, bringing baked goods, small gifts and Valentines made by Daisy Troop 372. We chatted with the ladies and gentlemen . . . (more)

WWII Military Cemetery in Italy

VFW 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 Announced

Students 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)

Auxiliary Dues Increase

Ladies Auxiliary annual dues will increase from $20.00 to $21.50 effective January 1, 2012. Dues have been raised because the National Headquarters of the Ladies Auxiliary has increased the amount of money that each auxiliary must pay to them per member annually by $1.50. If you pay your annual dues by December 15, 2011 (so we can process it by December 31), the fee is $20; beginning January 1, 2012, dues will be $21.50; so please send in your dues now.

Labels for Minivans!

The Ladies Auxiliary is collecting Labels for Education for the VFW National Home. These labels, when combined with others from across the USA, purchase minivans----yes, minivans--- for the National Home. Details are available here.

Supporting the National Home for Children

VFW Post 1463 received a letter of thanks for generous support of the NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN 2009-2010 . VFW Post 1463 was awarded a Silver Donor Plaque indicating a donation of $1,000 to $1,999.

Veterans News:

The annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 28, 2012. All who wish to participate should assemble at the Lititz American Legion around 8:00AM for coffee and cake. Veterans will then proceed to Rothsville for the 9:00 AM memorial service. After the Rothsville memorial service, veterans will stop at the Main Street Veterans Memorial for a short service and wreath laying. The Lititz parade begins at 10:45 AM.. . . . (more...)

Commander's Message:

Membership is at 100% plus and we achieved that goal by January 31st. Many members from other posts transferred to Post 1463 because they know we have one of the best posts in Lancaster County. We can be proud to be part of a team of energetic people who are always willing to go the extra mile in order to accomplish the goals of the VFW . . . (more...)

President’s Message:

Regretfully I write this last message as I no longer hold the office of President of our Post 1463 Canteen. I assumed this office for the 2008-2009 term and over the years have been involved with many problems, the worst of which was the Small Games of Chance. I truly enjoyed working for all of you and insuring things were done in the proper VFW manner. . . . (more...)

Annie's Corner:

Happy Springtime!!! As most of you know, we finally got our Small Games of Chance bill updated to a reasonable amount. It was a long two years that we had to abide by the old rules, but we are all excited about having the bigger games back and being busy again! We are allowed to have the book on Mondays now along with the Monday Madness. Because of that we have gone back to our old hours on Mondays . . .(more...)

From The Office:

There are a limited number of patron membership openings for all non-military individuals. The remaining few will not last very long. Words of caution for all that bring guests into our club. As long as there are openings, your guest MUST JOIN after 2 visits. In the past, membership was usually closed in January and the 2 visit per guest rule was waived. That is not the case this year. You can not continue to bring guests in while there are openings for patron members. . . .(more...)

Ladies Auxiliary Message:

We do not always think about it or mention it, but our Lititz Springs Ladies Auxiliary is part of a huge organization! In 2011, national membership was more than 542,000 women. Our own auxiliary membership grew as we welcomed more than 20 new and reinstated members in 2010 and 2011. Each new member brings fresh ideas, talent and strength to our auxiliary. As the national membership grows, we gain power to guide legislation affecting veterans’ rights and benefits.
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Activity Committee:

The Activity Committee wants to thank everybody for their continued support with our Bingo every Thursday night, and of course with the meat trays (chances are sold at the bar every day).
We will be having another Mystery Bus Trip on May 19 leaving the VFW at 7:30 in the morning and returning at 9:00 in the evening. The cost of this trip will be $35.00 which includes the bus fee and entry into somewhere. . . . (more...)

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