Commander’s Notes
Greetings:
As we begin a new year I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. With all the changes in the weather hopefully everyone is doing okay and staying healthy.
We still have some good food and drink specials during the week so come in and try some.
Watch for upcoming events here at the Post.
I want to continue to thank all our volunteers and all those that come into the Post though we could use more. We need to continue to remember all our Veterans and their families, where ever they are serving or have served.
I hope everyone continues to stay safe and healthy. Well that’s all for now. God Bless America!
Your Commander:
George Buckmaster
P.S. Post meetings are now at 4:00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday each month. Please attend if you can!
Adjutant’s Notes
Happy New Year! I hope everybody had a great Christmas. Lots of family time, lol, well that can go either way… Just a couple “housekeeping” items if I may. First off, I want to thank everybody who put so much time into the Christmas and New Year season. All the volunteers who put in time for the Post, it’s a great thing.
A heads-up thing, we’re supporting a “Challenge Coin” program. Greg (or Craig) Nofsinger had an idea to do a VFW challenge coin for the post. He designed it and gave that to Kenny Holmes, who put “pen to paper” so to speak. The House Committee ap-proved it and so did the Post floor. We’re already taking orders for them too. $15 per/coin or $12 if you order ten or more. It’s a fundraiser for the Post. With that all being said, please order some and “coin” supporters of the Post. As well as keeping one (1) in your pocket too.
I’ll post the history of the Military Challenge Coin on the board at the Post for those who don’t know its long history, don’t have enough room here. But, PLEASE, challenge those who have a coin not those who don’t. It came up during the discussion for the coins. Some people may not want to have/buy one or be challenged; so please be respect-ful. It boils down to this, you can challenge a person, or several. You slap your coin down to challenge a person, or several. They have to have theirs on them, or within arms reach (like in their jacket, on the back of their chair). If they produce it, then you buy. If the can’t, then they buy (a round). You can’t go to your car, across the room, etc. Again, please be respectful of whom you “challenge”.
The coins should arrive by mid-Jan, but you can pre-buy them now. This coin will sport the 2025 issue. Next year, we’ll do a 2026-coin w/the back being changed. Think about what design you’d like to submit. You can even give them out to other VFW Post’s and show how cool we are!
I’m hoping that just after the first of the year, we’ll have our new electronic gaming machines. These should be a lot of fun, I got to fake play one when they brought them up to show us.
As far as Jan, not a lot of really neat stuff going on. In Feb though, we’ll be doing a Valentines Day thing. Please bring your sweetie and enjoy the festivities.
Trivia for this newsletter: On the TV show The Munster’s; 1) What was the street address where they lived? And 2) What actor was on the original TV series and the series in 1988? And a BONUS: 3) What role did he play in the second series?
As always, Your Adj, Jeff
Chaplain’s Corner
2026 is coming upon us and we use this time to reflect the past year and hope for the coming year. Many make New Year resolutions that they would like to see in the upcoming year.
I hope that you take this time to think about the year past and all of the blessing you have received this year. As for me, I am starting a bible study in the book of Ephesians this year at the VFW start-ing January 20th at 5:30 and I hope you can make the time to learn from GOD’s holy word and bind with your fellow veterans.
I am extremely grateful that I have been given the opportunity to serve you all as your chaplain.
May GOD bless you all
Trivia Answers:
Trivia Answers:
1) 1313 Mockingbird Ln 2) Eddie Munster – Butch Patrick 3) Grandpa Munster
Auxiliary Notes
As we welcome a brand-new year, we’d like to thank our members, supporters, and volun-teers for making the past year one filled with camaraderie, service, and dedication to our veterans and community. A new year brings fresh beginnings, new goals, and renewed opportunities to make a difference together.
Many of us are setting New Year’s resolutions—whether it’s spending more time with family, improv-ing our health, or giving back to our community. This year, we invite you to consider add-ing volunteering to your list. The Goshen VFW is always grateful for helping hands, and volunteer-ing on Fridays is a great way to support our post, connect with fellow members, and continue hon-oring those who served. Reach out to Jan Santos or I on how to get involved with Friday dinners if you feel moved to do so!
We are also always looking to grow our VFW family. If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, we warmly welcome new members to join the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary plays a vital role in supporting veterans, their families, and our community through service, fundraising, and fellowship.
Thank you for being part of the Goshen VFW. We look forward to another year of working together, serving others, and strengthening our community.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and meaningful New Year!
Warm regards,
Anastasia Schue
Upcoming Events
Breakfast
January 3rd, February 7th 8 til 11
January 30th
5th Friday dinner TBD Music by Shawn Richards
February 14th Valentine’s Party
Steak Dinner
Music by “Tribute” band More details to come
