Commander’s Call

AMVETS Commander
Bob O’Hare
2017-2018

AMVETS News

Finally we may be done with the snow here. It is the end of April and still not real warm.

Well it’s that time of the year to elect the new officers to take the Amvets world into the next year. Please lets all set down and think seriously about stepping up and making this your Post. Help us take the Amvets post 79 into the future with some young blood at the helm helping Veterans.

Waverly Area Veterans Tribute – the Committee (Dave Vobr, Charlie Meyer, Ed Abben, Carl Benning) has found a new brick supplier, since the former supplier retired. All existing orders will go in this week in order to have them installed by Memorial Day. New orders will be accepted any timer; we will have new order forms on the website soon. The sizes remain at 4”x8”, 8”x8”, and 12”x12”;

prices remain at $50, $100, and $150 respectively. Any questions, please call 319-352-3012 or 319-269-9541.

Stained Glass Window for the Chapel at WAVP – Progress is being made rapidly! Fore those who don’t already know, Jim Mormann is making a beautiful patriotic scene out of stained glass. You can follow his efforts on Facebook (search for Jim Mormann). In addition to his progress on the project, Jim has included some very meaningful thoughts regarding this project. Send him a note of appreciation for his commitment to this effort! Official dedication of the completed window will be held on Memorial Day.

On April 20 the Color Guard preformed at Admiral Koeneman’s memorial service. I heard that there is a video of the firing squad and the excellent job that they did. I would like to see it.

Well I guess that I have rambled long enough. If there are any question or concerns feel free to call or text.

Commander Bob O’Hare Post # 79

Phone # (319) 404-2311 Email bobohare201@gmail.com

Upcoming Meetings:
         AMVETS State Convention, June 8-9-10 at Marshalltown
     Waterloo Honor Flights, May 22, late Sept., early Oct.