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Daily Drink Specials:
Mondays
Tuesdays
9oz Glass Wine
$2.00/glass
10oz Mug Draft Beer
$.75/glass
Pitchers Beer
$3.75/pitcher
Wednesdays **NO SPECIALS**
Thursdays
20oz glass Draft Beer
$1.50/glass
Fridays
Bucket of Domestic Beer
$8/bucket (6 beers)
Saturdays
**NO SPECIALS**
Sundays
$1.00 Daze (Can domestic Beer/well drinks – juice drinks not included)
Something New!
Daily Sign In’s
CANTEEN HOURS:
All Members please remember to sign yourself and your guest in on the sheet
provided in hallway due to canteen laws.
Monday through Saturday – 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM
Sundays – 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM
HUBNER SWANSON
VFW POST 1130
LAPORTE, IN 46350
NONPROFIT ORG.
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
LA PORTE IN
PERMIT #52
HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING
Fly your
Flag!
Hubner Swanson VFW Post 1130
181 W. McClung Road
LaPorte, IN 46350
219/324-9355
“Honoring the dead by helping the living.”
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER - 2014
COMMANDERS COMMENTS:
To All of Our GREAT Members,
As your Commander, I apologize for not having a letter in our last issue.
Many subjects have been addressed and have been rectified. The actions taken by the
officers, after an open meeting of the membership, have had a positive effect on our
post and we will continue to move forward.
We have made a firm commitment to our members to provide a friendly
environment that is clean, bartenders that are polite and prices are reasonable. Our
post has been very important in the initiation of the first Veterans Court in LaPorte
County. Many hours as well as meetings have resulted in an extremely powerful asset
for our returning veterans. As your commander, I have accepted the position of Lead
Mentor. I am proud to be a part of this entire program and have already seen great
results for our veterans.
There has been a change in the Quarter Masters position. Paul Ewing is once
again in the position and we are all thankful for his hard work and dedication to our
post.
Our Friday night fish fries have continued to be very successful. Our Ladies
Auxiliary does a great job of keeping the orders rolling and the men are nonstop in
front of the grill. A tremendous THANK YOU to all that make this a great success,
washing dishes, cleaning tables and taking out the garbage is also a big part of the
effort. A special thank you to past Commander, Charles Williams, for stepping up
when we were in drastic need of a cook at our last fish fry.
As winter approaches, we are also going to provide a much safer parking lot.
We cannot continue to have family events or any event without providing safe parking
and safe departure. Thank you to Clark and Ray who brought their equipment down
to level off the mound of concrete that was not helping matters. I firmly believe that
with proper plowing and salting, it will be much better than in years past.
In closing, please continue to support our post. Never hesitate to call
me at 219/713-4558 or talk with me at the post about ANY issue(s) that you may feel
needs to be addressed. This post does not belong to me, it belongs to all of us.
Sincerely,
Contact Information
Post Commander:
Jim Stemmler
Ladies Auxiliary President:
Carol LaGard
Men’s Auxiliary President:
Ken Hudgins
VFW Officers
Commander:
SR. Vice:
JR. Vice:
Quartermaster:
Adjutant:
Chaplain:
Surgeon:
Service Officer:
Judge Advocate:
Jim Stemmler
Darrell Cavin
Mark Fleshman
Paul Ewing
Gary Huskey
Roger Galloway
Leon Hubner
TBA
Ralph Harrison
House Committee:
Clark Bootz
John Blind
Ray Chlupacek
Trustees:
Brian Sardensan
Jason Voorhes
Jeff Ewing
Ladies Auxiliary Officers
President:
Carol LaGard
SR. Vice
Barb Zernick
JR. Vice
Joanne Janisch
Sec/Treas:
Barb Cavin
Chaplain:
Carol Corbett
Conductress: Marilyn Chlupacek
Guard:
Louise Bootz
Trustee #1: Marilyn Chlupacek
Trustee #2: Sue Abrams
Trustee #3: Georgette Schell
Men’s Auxiliary Officers
President:
Ken Hudgins
Jim Stemmler
Commander
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Sr. Vice Pres
Jr. Vice Pres
Treasurer
Chaplain
Trustee 3 Yr
Trustee 2 Yr
Trustee 1 Yr
Secretary
Guard
Paul Janisch
Bob Post
Dennis Schweller
Warren Wollert
Bill Worek
Andre Potter
Dennis Metcalf
Dennis Schweller
Henry Schrier, Jr.
Ladies,
The new Auxiliary year has begun. I want to thank the ladies that have chairmanships this year and all
our workers for the banquets. This has been a busy time and everyone is needed to make this Auxiliary
what it is. One person does not make the Auxiliary.
On August 8 & 9, I attended the School of Instruction in Indianapolis. The session was very informative
and enlightening on new ways to create activity for the different chairmanships.
Indiana Day at the National Home is on September 28th. The Auxiliary is collecting soft Heart Pillows.
If anyone is crafty and would like to make some heart pillows, please have them at the Post on Saturday,
October 25th.
The President’s Special Project this year is collecting money for renovating the Commandant’s Home at
Indiana Veteran’s Home.
Big Ten Conference is being held in Indianapolis on October 17, 18 and 19, 2014. The National
President’s visit will immediately follow the Big Ten Conference.
If you have not paid your 2015 membership dues, please send your $20.00 to Barb Cavin. If you are a
life member, please send your $5.00 to Barb to cover your cancer insurance. Remember your veteran
gave you the ability to belong to this organization.
The Third District President, Judy Jones and the District Vice President, Vickie Burger, made their
inspection visit of our Auxiliary on September 3, 2014. We are proud to announce that we passed
inspection with flying colors. The District President was presented with a gift from our Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary has made donations of $175.00 to the National Home; $50.00 to the Little League VFW
team; $50.00 to Read LaPorte County; and $50.00 to Indiana Veteran’s Home to be presented at Indiana
Day at IVH on October 5th.
The next Third District Auxiliary meeting will be on Sunday, October 12th, at South Bend #9820 at 1:30
Central time.
Please keep track of cost of items donated, hours donated, mileage on community service and serving out
veterans. Write down on paper and put in Auxiliary mail box and we will see that it gets to the correct
chairwoman. Thank you for donating your time to serve our veterans.
Please come down on Saturday afternoons and support our lunches served by the Auxiliary. Come down
on the 4th Friday of each month for our Fish Fry. Come down on the 1st Monday of each month for
Monday night dinner. Or just come down for the drawings on Saturday. Would love to see and visit
with you.
For those who are ill, a speedy recovery; for those who have lost a loved one, our prayers are with you
and if you need encouragement, God is watching over you.
For God and Country
Carol LaGard
Auxiliary #1130 President
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
PADDLE AUCTION
Doors open at noon.
Auction starts at 1:00 PM
Paddles will be $5.00 for the first paddle and $3.00 for each additional
paddle per person. Each person MUST have a $5.00 paddle…they will be
marked.
We would like for you to purchase your paddles ahead of time if you could.
Contact Barb Cavin, 219/874-2241 or Joanne Janisch 219/362-1033 to make
arrangements to pay for the paddles. When you purchase your paddles
ahead of time, we will have a better idea of how many people to expect.
NO ONE UNDER 21 ALLOWED – NO FOOD OR DRINKS BROUGHT IN.
Food will be available for a small fee.
MEMBERSHIP
Ladies, it is time to pay your membership dues. Get it done before the
Holiday Season. Send check or Money Order for $20.00 made out to LAVFW
1130 to Treasurer, Barb Cavin, 2533 Dianne Drive, Michigan City, IN
46360.
COMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 25 – HALLOWEEN PARTY
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Children and Grandchildren of Post, Ladies and Men’s
Auxiliary up to age 10. Sign-up sheet will be up
Wednesday, October 1st and be in hall on Ladies
message board. Sign up by Thursday, October 18 and
everyone needs to be in costume. Relatives can come;
the kitchen will be open for purchase of hot dogs,
hamburgers, etc.
OCTOBER 26 – Men’s Auxiliary PANCAKE BREAKFAST
7:00 to 11:00 AM - $7/adults
Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage,
Biscuits/Gravy
NOVEMBER 3 – MONDAY NIGHT DINNER
5:00 to 7:00 PM
Turkey dinner with dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy,
Vegetable, salad and dessert
$6.00 Eat In and $6.50 Carry Out
NOVEMBER 11 – VETERANS DAY
Service at Civic Auditorium – 9:30AM
Potluck lunch at the VFW Post at noon – we ask that
everyone bring a dish to share – come down and visit
with the veterans.
DECEMBER 1 – MONDAY NIGHT DINNER
5:00 to 7:00 PM
Tortellini casserole, salad, garlic bread and dessert.
$6.00 Eat In and $6.50 Carry Out.
DECEMBER 3 – Ladies CHRISTMAS Dinner
Contact President, Carol LaGard, for information.
There will be a Sign up sheet in hall on Ladies
Message board. It will be up November 9th.
DECEMBER 20 – POST CHRISTMAS PARTY
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Children and Grandchildren of Post, Ladies and Men’s
Auxiliary up to age 10. Sign-up sheet will be in hall on
Ladies Message board on November 11th. Children
must be at the party to receive the special
Gift from Santa.
HALL RENTALS
Anyone wishing to rent the hall must
contact Toni at the VFW between 10:00 am
and 4:00 PM.
219/324-9355
VFW POST 1130
LADIES AUXILIARY RAFFLE
$250/MEAT PACKAGE (Marshal’s)
DONATION –
1 ticket for $5.00
3 tickets for $10.00
Get your tickets at the Canteen or an Auxiliary Officer
Drawing held Veteran’s Day or when all 300 tickets are sold.
Package includes:
6 – T-bone Steaks
6 – NY Strip Steaks
12 – Sirloins
12 – Pork Chops
1 – Beef Roast
1 – Pork Roast
5 LBS Ground Beef
Proceeds go to the Scholarship and Veteran’s and Family
Support Programs.
CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
26
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Fish Fry - 4 to 6:30 pm - Fan Tail Shrimp
OCTOBER
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5
6
7
12
13
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15
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Ladies Auxiliary Meeting – 7:00 PM
State visit to Indiana Veterans Home in Lafayette
Monday night dinner – 5 to 7:00 PM
MEATLOAF - $6.00
VFW Post Meeting – 7:00 PM
Third District Meeting – 1:30 PM – VFW Post 9820 – South Bend
VFW Officers; Ladies and Men’s Auxiliary Meetings – 6:00 PM
Men’s Auxiliary Meeting – 7:00 PM
VVI Meeting – 7:00 PM
16 – 19 20 – 21 21 24 -
VFW Big Ten Conference – Indianapolis – Marriott Hotel
Ladies Auxiliary VFW National President Visit – Indianapolis
VFW Post Meeting – 7:00 PM
Fish Fry – 4 to 6:30 PM – Special Walleye - $8.00
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Kids Halloween Party – 1 to 30 PM – Info in Newsletter
Men’s Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast – 7 to 11AM - $7.00 for adults
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31 to 2
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VFW Fall Conference – Indianapolis – Hilton
NOVEMBER
3
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Monday Night Dinner – 5:00 to 7:00 PM – Turkey Dinner
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9
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Election Day – GET OUT AND VOTE
VFW Post Meeting – 7:00 PM
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
Ladies Auxiliary – QUARTER PADDLE AUCTION – Doors open at noon –
Starts at 1:00 PM
10
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Joint Officers Meeting – 6:00 PM
Men’s Auxiliary Meeting – 7:00 PM
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27
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VETERANS DAY – Service at Civic Center – 9:30 AM
Potluck Lunch at Post – Noon – BRING A DISH
VFW Post Meeting – 7:00 PM
VVI Meeting – 7:00 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING – POST CLOSED – Enjoy your Turkey
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NO FISH FRY
DECMEBER
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3
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Monday Night Dinner – 5:00 to 7:00 PM – Tortellini Casserole
Post Meeting – 7:00 PM
Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Dinner – for info, contact
Carol LaGard or Barb Cavin
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20
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Officers Meeting – 6:00 PM
Men’s Auxiliary Meeting – 7:00 PM
Post Meeting – 7:00 PM
VVI Meeting – 7:00 PM
Post-Christmas Party at Post – 1:00 to 3:00 PM – Info in Newsletter
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MERRY CHRISTMAS – POST CLOSED
NO FISH FRY
NEW YEARS EVE

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