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SCHOLARSHIPS

2021 Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen, and Teacher of the Year entries are open again! Press the button for themes. Deadlines are coming in October, get a head start.

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Membership

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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COVID-19

We are open again! Following Covid protocols. Stay Safe!

Buddy Poppies

The VFW Buddy Poppy program provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home For Children. VFW Post 3195 Thanks you for your contribution and support!

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WELCOME TO LT. WILBUR L. BOYER

Norton Shores, MI
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Announcements


 
Military Vehicle Preservation Association will be bringing their convoy to the American Legion Post 197 , 3590 Conklin Street Ravenna MI 49451 on August 10th . Vehicles will be parked at noon to 1:30 for us to view or take pictures,  Our post will be providing free hot dogs outside of the post during this event.

Post News

Important Info for Post3195 Members

In lieu of newsletter

We don't have a newsletter so you will have to deal with the Adjutant's mad ravings.

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Canteen is open again!

COVID has been a drag!

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

General Order January 2021

posted in members only

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VFW HQ LAUNCHES EMERGENCY POST GRANT PROGRAM

Any Post that is in need of these funds, please start your application process now. Do not wait until the last date. The program start date is October 1st 2020. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Derek Blumke Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 11:48 AM To: Derek Blumke Subject: VFW HQ LAUNCHES EMERGENCY POST GRANT PROGRAM Comrades and District Commanders, VFW National Headquarters is launching an emergency financial grant program for posts impacted by Covid-19. The program is titled the "Post Program Relief Grants, or PPRG". Please share to all Posts! These grants are targeted for Posts who own or lease properties, but we'd like to share this as widely as possible. If Posts are in need of these funds they should get their applications started and ready for submission. As you'll read below, the program formally launches on October 1st, but it states that Posts can begin their applications now. If you have any questions, the contact information for Jason Couch at VFW HQ is listed below. Sincerely, -Derek -- Derek Blumke State Adjutant & Quartermaster Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan o: 517-485-9456 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To all VFW State Departments Commanders, Senior Vice Commanders, Junior Vice Commanders, Adjutants and Quartermasters, The VFW Foundation is shifting its grant making focus for the 2021 fiscal year to provide urgently needed financial relief to VFW Posts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant (PPRG) is an opportunity for VFW Posts that own or lease their buildings to receive up to $2,500 in support toward expenses such as mortgage/rent, utility bills and property taxes. Posts will need to meet certain requirements to be eligible to receive funding from this program. PPRG applications will be accepted beginning 10/1/2020

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Elects Matthew M. "Fritz" Mihelcic as New National Commander

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mathew M. "Fritz" Mihelcic, of Sparta, Illinois, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veteran...

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Louisiana VFW Post Receives National Community Service Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce that Cole-Miers VFW Post 3619 in DeRidder, Louisiana, was sel...

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