OFFICERS: President – Gary Keil 785-822-4131; Vice President – Jason Bathon; 785-577-1659; Secretary - Bill Vinyard 785-827-8394; Treasurer - Roger Thull 785-827-7981; Chaplain – Moses Stewart 785-827-5956; Sergeant of Arms – Bill Quinley.
LOCATION/MEETING DATES: Saline County Senior Center, Boardroom, November 18 and December 9.
MEAL: Roasted Turkey, cornbread stuffing with gray, green bean casserole, assorted pies, and dinner roll.
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HAVE A GREAT VETERANS DAY AND A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
COMMENTS: Our Vet Dinner Fundraiser (11/04/22) happened as planned with good results. We thank members J. Bathon, R. Sondergard, D. Randolph, B. Vinyard, and M. Stewart, Leo Groff, who donated auction and prize drawing items. Thanks a lot to Barbara Taft for decorating the tables and desserts. Also, Wardene Stewart, Cayla Sondergard, and Bertha Vinyard for providing desserts. The highest amount paid for an item at the auction was the red, white, and blue wooden bench with a talking Armyteddy bear donated by member Shirley Wagner, Anthony, KS. Businesses, Office Max/Depot, AutoZone, and Ad Astra Book & Coffee House also provided items for the auction and gift drawing.
A special thank you to guest speaker CSM retiree Ivanhoe Love, Liberal, KS, and auctioneer Bob Clark, Topeka, KS. We're grateful to everyone who came out to support the fundraiser. We received a free-will donation from member Phil Coleman, Salina, KS. He thinks our group is remarkable and is looking forward to being the guest speaker at our next Vet Dinner Fundraiser. Also received a free-will donation from members Fred and Tammy Fanning, Bentonville, AR.
WELLNESS: Dorothy Armster and Shirley Wagner. Keep them in your heart and prayers.
BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER: Happy Birthday to Daniel Renard, Mark Schwaller, Alicia Perry, and Shirley Wagner.
REMINDER: Please support the Salina Senior Center on November 10 by attending the Veterans Day Celebration from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is free to all Veterans and families. There will be refreshments and prizes. SO COME ON OUT.
FREE MEAL/COFFEE/ FOR VETERANS ON VET DAY 2022: List of the local restaurants: Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili's (dine-in only), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (free meal card), IHOP (dine-in only), Little Caesars, Olive Garden (dine-in only), Perkins (breakfast), Red Lobster (dine-in only), Starbucks, Wendy's (complimentary breakfast and lunch all day), Old Chicago (free appetizer), Taco John's, and Casey's (free coffee).
VISITOR: Dr. Doug Kempton of the Caledonia Lodge 459 in Salina has a Masonic check for our chapter.Hence the contribution is being given to the local military organizations that participated in the last Saline Veterans Appreciation Day event in 2017. Some of you probably remember the event that included a Parade downtown Salina with a dinner at the Masonic Temple. We are grateful and blessed to receive the donation.
FLU SHOT: Flu season is starting early this year, so protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot. On October 1, the Salina VA clinic started giving the flu shot. People over 65 and people with inflammatory forms of arthritis are at increased risk for flu complications.
TIDBITS OF OCTOBER MEETING: Vice President Jason Bathon gave the treasurer's report for October 14, a total of two deposits (Free Will Donation and Fundraiser Ticket sales), two expenditures, and a checking account balance of $2479.13. Guest Speaker Patrick Wiesner (Retired Major US Army), an Attorney of Law and Certified Public Accountant in Overland Park, KS. He spoke about his service career as a Judge Advocate General in the Army and his experiences while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
2023 TRICARE & FEDVIP OPEN SEASON (NOV 14 TO DEC 13): It's time to start thinking about whether you need to make changes. If you are looking to change your health care plan and dental and vision providers, the time to do it is open season for TRICARE and FEDVIP (Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program). For changes or cancellations, contact BENEFEDS at www.BENEFEDS.com or call 1-877-888-3337. Changes made are effective January 1, 2023.
THANKSGIVING QUOTE: "Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year because it reminds us to give thanks and to count our blessings. Suddenly, so many things become so little when we realize how blessed and lucky we are." -Joyce Giraud
UNITED WE STAND
