Organizations Filed Purposes:
Events at the post primarily raise money for helping assists veterans, their widows and their family's.
1. Providing a permanent location for Veterans to congregate. 2. Public education through parades and 3 local fairs. 3. Relief services for Veterans and their family.
Provide and maintain a permanent location for veterans to congregate and share camaraderie with other members, and to promote patriotism. This location is also available for meetings for other community groups such as: American Legion, American Legion Riders and auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Norway, Honor Guard, Pheasants Forever, Spokane Bird Dogs, Seabees and the Military order of the Purple Heart. Monies are also sent to the National VFW for special events, memorials and scholarships.
Public education through parades and 3 local fairs including recruitment of new members. Public ceremonies presenting flags, involvement in POW MIA activities. Monthly newsletter mailed to approximately 440 members. 2020 Covid cancellation.
The Post provides relief services, such as suicide awareness through Buddy Poppy Days, which supports VFW National Home and supports disabled Veterans and raises awareness of Veterans and their plight. Other operating expenses include member volunteer reimbursements, scholarship programs, including Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen. Educational outreach including Echos From the Wall, educational brochures including flag brochure and posters, Small Flags Veterans in the Classroom. Youth activities sponsorship including Boy & Girl Scouts, Junior Olympics, Bike Safety, JROTC units, Color Guards, drill teams and a variety of other programs to build good citizenship and exemplary character in american youth.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Patrick D Rice | Junior Vice Commander | 5 | $0 |
| Thomas Marik | Senior Vice Commander | 5 | $0 |
| David L Ware | Commander | 10 | $0 |
| Wesley Anderson | Chaplain & Service Officer | 20 | $0 |
| David Lord | Adjutant & Judge Advocate | 10 | $0 |
| Daniel W Leichty | Quartermaster | 40 | $0 |
| Donald G Suydam | 2 Year Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy Ohare | 1 Year Trustee & Appointed Surgeon | 10 | $0 |
| Thomas Millispaugh Jr | 3 Year Trustee | 5 | $0 |
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