Department of Massachusetts VFW Communications #5
Voice of Democracy 2017-18 theme is: 
American History: Our Hope for the Future

Patriot's Pen The 2017-18 theme is: 
America's Gift to My Generation



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Up Coming Events
PATRIOT DAY,  SEPTEMBER 11 : Per Presidential Proclamation,  September 11  is designated as “Patriot Day.” The President requests the flag of the United States be flown at half‐staff (sunrise to sunset) and a moment of silence observed in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on that day due to terrorist attacks on the United States. 

NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY,  SEPTEMBER 15 : Posts should conduct an appropriate ceremony. Information on conducting a ceremony can be found in the current VFW Manual of Procedure

COMMANDER’S TESTIMONIAL DINNER:  Saturday, September 16 th 2017  at the Double Tree by Hilton Leominster  starting at 5:30PM . If you haven’t made reservations or purchase tickets and would like to attend, please contact George Murray ASAP at  617-816-9870

POST SERVICE OFFICERS TRAINING: Post Service Officers Training will be held  on Saturday, September 16 th 2017 from 10AM-2PM  at the Doubletree by Hilton-Leominster  99 Erdman Way Leominster, MA.  This training is Mandatory for post service officers and is open to all members in good standings. Space is limited so please confirm your attendance by email to  esegundo@vfwma.org or by calling the state headquarters at  617-727-2612 . 

COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING: The Next Council of Administration Meeting is scheduled for  Sunday, September 17th 2017 at 10:30 AM  at the Doubletree by Hilton-Leominster,  99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA.  Council of Administration meeting is open to any member in good standings. The COA meeting will begin  at 10:30AM . District Commanders or a representative must be present.

OFFICER RECEPTION/MEET & GREET: Massachusetts VFW & Auxiliary Officers’ Reception/Meet & Greet is scheduled for  Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at 12 Noon  at the Doubletree by Hilton Leominster,  99 Erdman Way Leominster, MA.  It will be held directly after the VFW Council of Administration Meeting. Please Come out and meet your 2017-2018 Department Officers. Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. 

VFW BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: National VFW Day is observed annually  on September 29 , honoring the men and women devoted to this valuable organization and those members who have served our nation. Consider holding an event to mark this occasion. 

HOSPITAL WORKSHOP: The Joint Hospital Workshop has been scheduled for  October 7 th, 2017 starting at 9AM  at the Brockton VA Medical Center Building 22-Recreation Room. VAVS Reps/Deputies as well as a District Representative are highly encouraged to attended this workshop. Representatives from each of the VA facilities as well as our Soldiers’ Home(s) of Chelsea and Holyoke have been invited to speak. This workshop highlights all the programs and services provided and how we can contribute to the welfare of our veterans. 

Statewide Events
Camp Edwards Open House - At the Joint Base Cape Cod - SAT 23 SEP from 8A—4PM; Sunday, 24 SEP from 9A—4PM Continuing the tradition. Celebrating the 26th Yankee Division's 100 Year Anniversary. Free to the Public. Events to include: Time line, Demonstrations, Skirmishes, USO Show. Historical Vehicle Transportation within Massachusetts (from designated points). Water and food will be available. Enter through the main gate off the Otis Rotary. More info here. Presented by the MA National Guard and the Otis Civilian Advisory Council.
Arredondo Brothers Bridge Commemoration - to Honor & Remember Lcpl. Alexander Scott Arredondo, USMC & Brian Luis Arredondo. Victoria Foley, Carlos and Mélida Arredondo are requesting for you to SAVE THE DATE to join them for the naming of the “Arredondo Brothers' Memorial Bridge”
at noon, Thursday, September 28, 2017.
Location: At the intersection of the Jamaica Way and Huntington Avenue.
For more information, contact carlos_arredondo+yahoo.com@ccsend.com