Mother Post News

Stoughton, Wisconsin Volume 3, Issue 52 September 2015

Comrades,

Our Memorial Park fundraiser was a huge success. We had beautiful weather and a great

turnout. Rumor has it that we even made Utica nervous. I want to thank all the volunteers

for their time and hard work in making it so. Thanks also to American Legion Post 59 for

making this a team effort. Donations of food and silent auction items made it possible to

raise a total of $7,400 towards this grand project.

On Sept. 12 at 11:00 hrs. I will be hosting the VFW Annual Pig Roast. This event has been a

tradition at our post for decades and is one of our most popular events of the year. A signup

sheet will soon be posted on the bulletin board for the three work shifts. I really enjoy doing

it but I need a lot of help to pull it off and make a little money for our Post.

At this year's National VFW Convention some big changes were made affecting the Women's

Auxiliary. For generations these wives and mothers have supported their Veterans with all

their hearts and souls. Most posts, including ours, wouldn't be where they are today without

these ladies. For several years a Men's Auxiliary has been struggling to get off the

ground. Now the By-laws were changed to combine the men and women into one

organization and will be called the Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Now anyone with a

direct tie to a VFW member is eligible to join. Big changes are coming.

Even though the summer is going by too fast, it has been the most pleasant one in several

years. This is a good time of the year for recruiting new members. There are thousands of

past and present service members who are eligible to join our distinguished

organization. Let's find them and sign them up.

Next meeting is on 15 Sept. at 18:30 hrs. See you there!

Regards,

Patrick Nowlin Comrades,

7/01/15-6/30/16

Post Officers

Commander: Pat Nowlin

Sr. Vice: Scott Richmond

Jr. Vice: Dewayne Lloyd

Qtr. Master: Vic Duesel

Asst. Qtr. Master: Rick

Kumlien

Adjutant: Scott Richmond

Chaplain: Rob Kojo

Judge Advocate: Vic Duesel

Surgeon: Dennis Schwenn

Trustees:

3Rodney Nedlose

2 Rod Harried

1 Sherri Barrett

Officer of the Day:

Clarence Osland

Past Commander:

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VFW Dues: $38.00 - -- - - - - - - - - - -

Web site address:

www.stoughtonvfw.org

stoughtonvfw328@gmail.co

m Auxiliary Officers

President: Edee March

Sr. Vice: Evelyn Kahl

Jr. Vice: Sandy Sproul

Secretary: Linda Schmidt

Treasurer: Jody Kumlien

Chaplain: Edee March

Guard: Judy Casey

Conductress: Nita Halverson

Patriotic Inst.: Vi Osland

Flag Bearer: Judy Casey

Historian: Annette

Klingaman

Banner Bearer: Nita

Halverson

Buddy Poppy: Evelyn Kahl

VFW Post 328: 608-873-

9042

Pat Nowlin: 873-3107

Editor Sandy Sproul:

719-7033

sproulsandra@yahoo.com

Bar/Hall Rental: 608-

873-9042

Manager: Jean Torgerson

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Auxiliary Dues:

$20.00

Newsletter Deadline:

25th of each month Contact Sandy to place

information in the newsletter.

President Edee March

Greetings

We are now known as Auxiliary Post 328. The National Auxiliary is working with the VFW on legal

issues and has asked that we be patient. This is great news for the auxiliary as we can now support our female

veterans by asking their husbands and sons to join! This will help the VFW as a whole and we will be able to

reach more veterans in need with their help. If you know anyone that fits that criteria please send them our way!

I am also excited to announce that I will be attending an instructional meeting in Fort Atkinson at the

end of August. This will allow me a better understanding of my presidential duties and inform me of the most

recent changes to the National Auxiliary policies. I am looking forward to being a better leader for the

Auxiliary.

Our fundraising event for the Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park was very successful. Thank you

to everyone who donated their time to help this great cause.

We have quite a few calendars for sale as well, they are beautiful and showcase our fine men and

women in the military.

Sister Judy Rabe is doing well after her hip replacement and Sister Linda Schmidt had surgery on

August 26th. Please continue to keep this ladies in your thoughts for a speedy recovery. If you know of anyone

else who needs an extra prayer or in need of help please let us know!

Upcoming Events:

September 12th PIG ROAST

September 15th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new handicap assessable ramp

Auxiliary President Edee March

Edee March

Auxiliary President

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Mert, your pain is over. Rest in peace.

Cootie Meeting Sept 2nd

Sept 15th House Committee

5:00 pm

Post 6:30 pm

Auxiliary Meeting 6:30

Web Address:

www.stoughtonvfw.org

QUARTER MASTER

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED ITEMS FOR THIS BENEFIT

All in the Family Hair Care All Through the House American Legion Post 534

Badger Car Wash Bath and Body Works Baywash Car Wash

Budweiser Brewing Company Cameron Barrett Charisma Salon

Cheesers Conant Automotive Crown Royal

Deak’s Pub & Grill Diamonds Direct Diana Butler

Donna Nowlin Edee March Eugster’s Farm Market

Farnsworth Ceramics Frank Beer and Liquor Gemstone Jewelry & Engraving

General Beverage Giggles Hall & Oates

Hooters of Janesville Hooters of Madison Jack Daniels

Jägermeister Jazzlynn Radecki Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Lisa Olson Lotus Salon Main Street Flowers

Miller Brewing Company Nancy Garcia Next Generation

Otis Sampson American Legion #59 Pampered Chef (Tiffany Wogsland)

Pat Nowlin Pepsi Company Phillips

Pizza Hut of Stoughton Pizza Pit of Stoughton Radio Shack of Stoughton

Randy Robertson Salon X (Shawna Parker) Satin Stitches (Donna Olson)

Shannon Kostuck Slinde Interiors (Susan Slinde) Sonny’s Bar and Grill

Star Supply Stori Anne Co. Bridal and Boutique

Stoughton Collision (Jeff Gassen) Stoughton Hospital Stoughton Floral

Stoughton Garden Supply Stoughton VFW Post 328 (Jean Torgerson)

Sysco Foods The March Family Vicky Goplin

Wells Fargo Wisconsin Distributing WOLX 94.9

Women Veterans of OIF and OEF Younique (Danielle Williams)

FUND RAISER AT VFW A SUCCESS

Although the planning and organizing for the fund raiser for the Veterans Memorial

Park started weeks ago, the work began in earnest on Friday, August 8, when eight

volunteers met at the VFW to shuck 300 ears of sweet corn, which had been

donated by Eugster's Farm Market.

At 7:00 the next day, additional volunteers set up the tents and cooking equipment.

In addition, several tables, containing more the 60 items for the silent auction, were

also put in place. These items were all donated by local merchants, members, and

friends. Sherrie Barrett spearheaded this very successful donation drive.

At 11:00, volunteers began serving the meal consisting of brats, hot dogs,

hamburgers, sweet corn, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert. After the meal,

customers visited the popular silent auction area to submit their bids. Youngsters

enjoyed the bouncy house located at the back of the VFW lot.

At 4:00, the winning bids were read off and the top bidders contacted. The winner

of the 50/50 raffle, more than $200, was also contacted.

Profits from food sales, silent auction, t shirt sales and private donations totaled

more than $6,000.

The VFW team responsible for this fund raiser deserve a pat on the back.

Bud Erickson

Here are some of the volunteers and participants:

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A senseless act of terrorism killed 2977 innocent victims including 343 firefighters and 72 law

enforcement officers. Over 6000 people were injured. Lowering the flag to half-staff is a visual

reminder of our unity.

Patriot Day, Fri. Sept. 11th 2015, Sunrise to Sunset

The Haunting

By Lenny Ellis

To all you heroes of Viet Nam who came back with mental bombs.

How deep is your pain as

soil absorbs the rain.

And yet you preserve.

Your honor still contained.

The scars are deep.

At night you weep.

You fear the sleep

Which brings the dreams.

Your wives, families and friends

try to understand.

However, they cannot for alone

you fought in a distant land.

From day to day you live in the

bowels of fear, pain and terror

snapping at you like a gargantuan

jowls.

You slip, bob and weave to

escape the domain.

The memory of war which your

memories contain.

The pain of not living, of

losing control.

Your fate being sealed, not

knowing your soul.

You pace, you smoke, you go for

walks.

You drink a beer

with tears of anguish.

Yet….you can’t talk.

About the horrors, the terror too.

Sometimes at night it visits you.

You toss and turn

And then you sweat.

You wake up screaming

At false regret,

The war is over and yet it’s not.

It’s those dammed ghosts

Which can’t stop.

You hear the voices, the mortar

shells.

The bullets fly as fast as hell.

The smoke and fires, they’re also

there.

The stench of bodies everywhere.

Your buddies shout but you can’t

hear.

You’re too busy and full of fear.

“Oh, please dear god don’t let me

die. It’s much too soon!”

Aloud you cry.

You’re too pumped up, and so you

fight. With all your might and full

of fright.

Yet…those ghosts keep coming

night after night.

You think you’ll lose your mind, if

you dare to drop your guard.

You think you’ll hurt someone,

how vigilant you are.

You look for options to escape, the

mental stress that accumulates.

It tears your heart out to even

ponder about those options, and so,

you wander.

Some take a drink, some take pills

Some pull triggers, and end up

on boot hill.

But some of you are wise enough

to ask for help, although it’s tough.

But believe you me, I shit you not.

There are people around who

haven’t forgot.

Of how you fought.

Full of terror, wounds, screams,

and sweats is what you bought and

paid for.

So tell your stories and end the

dreams

Which wake you up in silent

screams.

And don’t forget that you survived

the fiercest battle of your life.

Strong and brave you’re still alive.

Talk to someone who was there, so

you can bare your hidden terror.

Let some light in for your own

sake.

Don’t put it off.

Your Life’s at stake!

End the misery.

End the dreams.

End the terror, and those silent

screams.

TALK !!!!!

HE’S GOT MONEY TO BURN, AND IT’S OURS

THE MONEY WE DONATE TO SUPPORT VETERAN’S CAUSES AND OTHER WORTHWHILE CHARITIES.

Here are examples of where that $100 went and how much actually made it to veterans and

their families who needed it.

NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE FUND $ 7.80

VIETNOW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS $ 2.80

VETERANS ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION $ 10.40

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS FOR AMERICAN VETERANS $ 4.40

SOURCE: The Center for Investigative Reporting - http://www.cironline.org

Then there are the good guys:

HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS $ 91.90

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUST $ 96.50

FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION $ 94.80

HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK $ 93.90

SOURCE: Charity Navigator - http://www.charitynavigator.org

ADDITIONAL SOURCES: Charity Watch - https://www.charitywatch.org GuideStar - http://www.guidestar.org

PLEASE - CHECK IT OUT BEFORE YOU SHELL IT OUT.

A Little Humor

Damned Sniper

General Baldwin had barely arrived in the forward area when a sniper's bullet removed a button from his shirt. He threw himself to the ground in terror. The men stood around with the greatest unconcern. The general yelled at a passing sergeant. "Hey, isn't somebody going to kill that damned sniper?" The sergeant looked down at the general and replied: "I guess not, general. We're scared that if we kill him the enemy will replace him with somebody who really knows how to shoot."

How to get a good night sleep

By the time a Marine pulled into a little town, every hotel room was taken. "You've got to have a room somewhere," he pleaded. "Or just a bed, I don't care where." "Well, I do have a double room with one occupant, a Navy guy," admitted the manager, "and he might be glad to split the cost. But to tell you the truth, he snores so loudly that people in adjoining rooms have complained in the past. I'm not sure it'd be worth it to you." "No problem," the tired Marine assured him. "I'll take it." The next morning the Marine came down to breakfast bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. "How'd you sleep?" Asked the manager. "Never better." The manager was impressed. No problem with the other guy snoring, then?" "Nope, I shut him up in no time." Said the Marine. "How'd you manage that?" asked the manager. "He was already in bed, snoring away, when I came in the room," the Marine explained. "I went over, gave him a kiss on the cheek, said, 'Goodnight, beautiful,' and he sat up all night watching me."

Cargo plane in trouble A military cargo plane, flying over a populated area, suddenly loses power and starts to nose down. The pilot tries to pull up, but with all their cargo, the plane is too heavy. So he yells to the soldiers in back to throw things out to make the plane lighter. They throw out a pistol. “Throw out more!” shouts the pilot. So they throw out a rifle. “More!” he cries again. They heave out a missile, and the pilot regains control. He pulls out of the dive and lands safely at an airport. They get into a jeep and drive off. Pretty soon they meet a boy on the side of the road who’s crying. They ask him why he’s crying and he says “A pistol hit me on the head!” They drive more and meet another boy who’s crying even harder. Again they ask why and the boy says, “A rifle hit me on the head!” They apologize and keep driving. They meet a boy on the sidewalk who’s laughing hysterically. They ask him, “Kid, what’s so funny?” The boy replies, “I sneezed and a house blew up!”

VFW ADVERTISERS

RESTAURANT/BAR SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

INDUSTRIAL, JANITORIAL & PACKAGING

SUPPLIES

September 2015 *VFW 328* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 ROAST

BEEF

DINNER

UNIROYAL

2 SPAGHETTE &

MEATBALLS

ROTARY

VENNEVOLL

3 STUFFED

GREEN

PEPPER

4 SALMON

LOAF OR

FISH FRY

5

6 7

LABOR DAY

KITCHEN

CLOSED

BAR OPENS

AT 3:00 PM

8

TACO

SALAD

9

BEEF TIPS OVER

NOODLES

ROTARY

10

HOT BEEF

SANDWICH

11

SALMON

LOAF OR

FISH FRY

12

13

CARD DRAW

& CHIP DRAW

1:00

14

KITCHEN

CLOSED

BAR OPENS

AT 3:00 PM

15

CHICKEN &

BISQUITS

REUNION

16

TATOR TOT

CASSEROL

ROTARY

VENNEVOLL

17

PRIME RIB

SANDWICH

18

SALMON

LOAF OR

FISH FRY

19

20

CARD DRAW

1:00

21

KITCHEN

CLOSED

BAR OPENS

AT 3:00 PM

22

LIVER &

ONIONS

23

CHICKEN &

BISQUITS

ROTARY

24

SWISS STEAK

25

SALMON

LOAF OR

FISH FRY

26

27

CARD DRAW

1:00

28

KITCHEN

CLOSED

BAR OPENS

AT 3:00 PM 8

29

TATOR TOT

CASSEROL

30

HAM DINNER

ROTARY

SUNDAY – BLOODY MARY’S $3.00 BOTTLED WATER - $1.25

SUPER EUCHRE We have Super Euchre 4 times a year.

Always the LAST SUNDAY in January, April, July & October.

Every Packer and Badger Football Game Happy Hour Prices and Snacks Provided

WEB SITE ADDRESS: stoughtonvfw328 @gmail.com

VFW Post 328

200 Veteran’s Road

Stoughton, WI 53589

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Post & Aux

Meeting 6:30 Sept 15th

Euchre

Monday Nights

7 p.m.

Bingo

Thursday Nights

7:00 p.m.

Friday Night Fish Fry

4-8:00 p.m.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS If you have moved or plan to move, please fill out

this form and mail to or drop it off at the Post.

Name:______________________________

New Address:_______________________

__________________________________

City:______________________________

State:___________ Zip:______________

Attn: Quartermaster or Auxiliary

VFW 328

200 Veterans RD

Veterans Road, Stoughton WI 53589

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