VFW Post 328 News JULY 2018 - VOLUME 5 - ISSUE 7 Mother Post of Wisconsin STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Three Soldiers Statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington, DC The Vietnam War was the first major conflict where the military was fully integrated FROM THE COMMANDER’S DESK Fellow Veterans and Great Community, 7/01/18-6/30/19 I want to start by saying THANK YOU, to all that gave their time in Commander: Ilein Taipe volunteering and participated in the Memorial Day Parade and Program. Phone – 608-566-7470 Thank you, Lisa Olson aka Lena, for the many hours of organizing and getting Sr. Vice: Scott Richmond Jr. Vice: Dewayne Lloyd it all right. It went flawless. There were some sprinkles in the forecast, but it Qtr. Master: Vic Duesel turned out a perfect day! Asst. Qtr. Master: Rick Kumlien Chaplain: Rob Kojo If I have not had the pleasure to meet you yet, I know I will very soon. As of Judge Advocate: Rod Nedlose Surgeon: Rod Haried July 1, 2018, I am your new Post Commander. I wanted all to know that I am Trustees: humbled to have this position. I know that I am among great leaders, 3 Rodney Haried 2 Bradley M. Stepp members, non-members and the most amazing loyal customers around. 1 Rod Nedlose Officer of the Day: I also want to take this time to say thank you to our outgoing Post Clarence Osland VFW Dues: $38.00 Commander, Scott Richmond. Thank you for your time, leadership and remaining as our Senior Vice Commander. Web site address: So, who is ready for some delicious Chicken BBQ and Corn Boil coming this http://www.stoughtonvfw.org/ month? Guaranteed Yumminess! Please make time to attend and know we Email: would love a few hours of your help! [email protected] Don’t forget the appetizing Lunch Specials from Tuesdays through Fridays, all Phone: 608-873-9042 made fresh by our Chef Billy. May I add the best service around by your ones and only - Annie and Becky! No Cootie Scratch in July There is always something happening in our Post, in our surrounding businesses and community, so please check out our News board in the hallway. Look for the upcoming fun events and fundraisers going on! July 17th House Committee 5:00 pm The summer is here and hope everyone is enjoying it to the fullest, even Post Meeting 6:30 pm Auxiliary Mtg. 6:30 pm though it’s been quite a wet one, there is sun in our Post. Yes, stop by for our happy hour, and visit Jean and the crew at the Post’s bar area. We are all family, and all are welcome. Bar/Hall Rental: (608) 873-9042 One last shout to our wonderful members Ed and Brenda Wagner, Manager: Jean Torgerson Congratulations on your wedding and may happiness last forever. Many God’s Blessings! Auxiliary Dues: $20.00 Last but never least, I want to wish you and all your family a Happy Fourth of Article Submission July! Freedom rings and let’s make sure we keep our Veterans from the past Deadline: and current ones serving in every corner of this great world, in our prayers. 20th of each month May God Bless them and you. Thank you for all you do for our Mother Post! Please join us in our next meeting, believe me you make a DIFFERENCE! It’s on July 17, 2018 6:30pm. Let’s meet there! May God Bless America, Ilein Taipe, Commander FROM THE DESK of the QUARTERMASTER VFW Mental Wellness Campaign A Staggering 20 veterans commit suicide every day, and the VFW is committed to helping change the narrative and stigma surrounding mental health in America. In order to raise awareness, foster community engagement, improve research and provide intervention for those affected by invisible injuries and emotional stress, the VFW has teamed up with the nationwide organizations Give an Hour and the Campaign to Change Direction, One Mind, PatientsLikeMe and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to combat this critical issue. Our Impact With the help of more than 200 VFW Posts and 13,000 volunteers, we reached 25,000 people through our inaugural Mental Wellness Campaign event. Together, we WILL change the stigma surrounding mental health! VIETNAM WAR The Vietnam War saw many great accomplishments by many African Americans, including twenty who received the Medal of Honor for their actions. African Americans were over-represented in hazardous duty and combat roles during the conflict and suffered disproportionately higher casualty rates. Civil rights leaders protested this disparity during the early years of the war, prompting reforms that were implemented in 1967–68. In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson presented the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Specialist Five Lawrence Joel, for a "very special kind of courage—the unarmed heroism of compassion and service to others." Joel was the first living African American to receive the Medal of Honor since the Mexican–American War. He was a medic who in 1965 saved the lives of U.S. troops under ambush in Vietnam and defied direct orders to stay to the ground, walking through Viet Cong gunfire and tending to the troops despite being shot twice himself. On August 21, 1968, with the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor, U.S. Marine James Anderson, Jr. became the first African-American U.S. Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life. On December 10, 1968, U.S. Army Captain Riley Leroy Pitts became the first African- American commissioned officer to be awarded the Medal of Honor. His medal was presented posthumously to his wife, Eula Pitts, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Three out of the 21 African-American Medal of Honor recipients who served in Vietnam were members of the 5th Special Forces Group otherwise known as The Green Berets. These men are as follows: Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris, SFC. Eugene Ashley, Jr., and SFC. William Maud Bryant. Melvin Morris received the Medal of Honor 44 years after the action in which he earned the Distinguished Service Cross. Sergeant Ashley's medal was posthumously awarded to his family at the White House by Vice President Spiro T. Agnew on December 2, 1969. BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF OUR POST NON-PROFIT ORG. VFW Post 328 U.S. POSTAGE 200 Veteran’s Road PAID PERMIT NO. 32 Stoughton, WI 53589 STOUGHTON, WIS RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED CHANGE OF ADDRESS? Write: VFW Post 328 Attn: Quartermaster or Auxiliary 200 Veterans Rd. Veterans Rd., Stoughton WI 53589 Email: [email protected] FOR A “SOFT COPY” OF THIS LETTER: E-MAIL YOUR REQUEST TO: [email protected] JULY 2018 – LUNCH MENU & EVENTS (Bar open at 9:00 AM – Lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM) *VFW 328* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 KIELBASA CLOSED STEAK FISH FRY MEAT KITCHEN & SANDWICHES OR RAFFLE @ CLOSED KRAUT SALMON NOON BAR OPENS or LOAF AT 3:00 PM 8 8 10 SWISS 11 12 13 14 MUSHROOM PORK CORN BEEF CHICKEN MEAT KITCHEN BURGERS TENDERLOIN SANDWICH BBQ RAFFLE @ CLOSED NOON BAR OPENS AT 3:00 PM ROTARY NOON til 3:00 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 PORK CHOPS MEAT LOAF FISH FRY CORN BOIL MEAT KITCHEN SWISS STEAK RAFFLE @ CLOSED NOON BAR OPENS AT 3:00 PM or - TACOS ROTARY 4:00 – 6:30 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 LASAGNA BURGERS STEAK MEAT KITCHEN or & SANDWICHES RAFFLE @ CLOSED BRATS NOON BAR OPENS AT 3:00 PM 2 for $5 ROTARY 29 30 31 EVERY ROAST BEEF TUESDAY IS MEAT KITCHEN DINNER RAFFLE @ CLOSED or NOON BAR OPENS AT TUESDAY! 3:00 PM 11:00 – 6:30 SUNDAY – BLOODY MARY’S $3.00 BOTTLED WATER - $1.25 SUPER EUCHRE Always the LAST MONDAY of every month. Happy Hour Prices and Snacks Provided Every Packer and Badger Football Game! WEB SITE: www.stoughtonvfw.org EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] .