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Welcome!
Commander: Dave Dinehart,
Sr. Vice: Thomas Reynolds,
Jr. Vice: Jason Lowe,
Adjutant: Rich Morrow,
Quartermaster: Michael Hayes,
Chaplain: Tom Gleason,
Officer of the Day: Ralph Herke,
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KENNETH B. KEATING VFW POST 26
OUR POST, the Lima
Bicentennial Post, was chartered on 13 September, 1976 and renamed the
Kenneth B. Keating Post on 14 December, 1981. The biography of
Kenneth B. Keating can be viewed
by clicking here.
THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS: History
The American Veterans of Foreign Service (Columbus Ohio) and the National Society of the Army of the Philipines (Denver, Colorado) were organized to secure rights and benefits for veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philipines War (1899-1902). They merged in 1914 creating the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. VFW was chartered in 1936 with the mission of organizing war veterans committed to insuring the rights, remembering, sacrifices, promoting patriotism, performing community services and advocating for a strong national defense. At present, VFW Membership stands at approximately 1.8 million in all 50 states and 19 foreign countries with more than 9000 VFW posts.
Down Hill Derby 2010
The 2010 Down Hill Derby was held Saturday August 14, 2010. To view the photos from the event click here.
ARE YOU
ELIGIBLE TO JOIN VFW?
To be eligible to join the VFW the
person must be honorably discharged from the United States
Armed Servicer, received a campaign medal for overseas service; have
served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever
received hostile fire or imminent danger pay; then you are eligible.
The DD214 form is used to verify eligibility by submitting this form with
your application.
WHY JOIN?
Join us to become involved with insuring the rights and
proper care for all veterans and promote patriotism in our
community.
WHAT WE DO AT POST 26.
Distribute
Buddy Poppies to support our troops and provide aid and comfort to
veterans, veterans families, widows and
orphans.
Pay homage to Vets on Memorial Day
click here to view the
pictures and Veteran's Day, as
well as specifically honoring deceased Veterans at Memorial
Services.
Conduct the annual Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen
Competition at the local schools.
Sponsor our annual Downhill Derby
since 29 July, 1986. Click here to
view the pictures.
HOW WE FUND OUR ACTIVITIES
The Post is supported by member dues,
poppy sales and fundraisers.
POST #26
PO BOX 361
7305 E. Main St
LIMA, NY 14485
Post Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. |
