The video of VFW Post 879’s Memorial Day Ceremony from 2013 has been posted to YouTube. Please share it with friends and family as we remember those service members that have gone before us.
Thank you to all of the men and women that volunteered their time and efforts to make this a success. A special thank you to Phil Stebler, VFW Post 879 Chaplain, for his efforts in organizing this event.
Some announcements as we close in on the last few days of Septmeber 2013:
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
On 13 September, 2013, Seneca Valley is hosting their annual Veteran Recognition Football Game. Registration forms will be available at the upcoming August meeting. Forms must be returned to Seneca Valley High School by 3 September 2013. If you fill out the form during the August meeting, Rex or I will deliver them to the high school.
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
Attention Post Color Guard Members. We have been asked to present the Colors at new playground dedication ceremony in Cranberry Township on 26 September, 2013. Please keep this date open, and we will go over the details at the August meeting.
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
The Post has received a request for a Color Guard from The Pennsylvania State Association of Jury Commissioners for Friday July 26th at 6:45 PM, at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry.
Please contact Commander MacPherson ASAP if you are interested. Note that dinner is included for participants.
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
A Color Guard is needed for the Cranberry Community Days event at 6:45 PM on July 11th, 2013.
Please contact Commander MacPherson if you are interested. Cranberry Township would like the names of participants in advance so they can list them in the programs.
We have a goal of providing a 6-man color guard for the event, complete with the POW/MIA flag. Please sign up ASAP.
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
First I would like to thank everyone that came out for the Poppy Drive. There will be a full report at the meeting. I would also like thank Phil for great Memorial Day ceremony.
We will need a Color Guard for June the 15th for Flag Day at the E.L.K.S.; I will have more info as we go along. Those who I spoke to please get back with me and confirm. We do need everyone, so if you can make let me know. Also, we need a Color Guard in July for the Cranberry Township s. I do not have info on this yet.
Reminder: the June meeting will be the 20th at the E.L.K.S. lower level 7:30, but if you can get there early to help us move things around the storage space, it would be a great help. Visit our meeting section for more information.
As you can see, the new website is up and running. Check us out there, on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
We are asking for help with all time slots. At times we are down to just one or two people per door. Even if you can stop by for just 30 minutes or an hour, it will give one of our regular attendees the time to take a break. Thank you for your help during this last push of fundraising for the spring.
Hugh MacPherson
VFW Post 879
Commander
For those who were not able to make the May 18th meeting and who have not signed up for the May Poppy Drive, The Post needs your help!
The Poppy Drive will be every week end in May, All days and times are open. Even if you cannot make a 2 hour turn, even a half hour will help. The first weekend will be Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th . All times are open
Remember; this is the only way the post gets funds