Post Schedule:

Jan. 11th (Sun.) Ed Pope Get together in Memory

Jan. 14th -- (Wed.) Post House Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 1st

Post meeting 6:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony 700 p.m.
- (Sun.) Super Bowl Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 12:00 pm.

Do you know a veteran that abuses drugs or alcohol or

uses isolation to avoid painful or unpleasant thoughts or
feelings? After returning from deployment, some service
members have challenges reintegrating with friends and
Family and turn to alcohol, drugs, or even isolation. This
is often a way of avoiding painful thoughts or feelings.
Sometimes it is years before a service member feels
comfortable to express these painful thoughts or feelings.
I have talked with many veterans that decided to share
their experiences with me and it assisted the veteran in
their rehabilitation. It is a fact that a service member
changes while deployed as well as their friends and
Family. If you know a veteran or one of your battle
buddies that appears to need assistance, please step in
and see what services they need to integrate back into
their life after deployment. The local VA Medical Center
or local Vet Center provides services for counseling,
mental health, and substance abuse programs.
Renee ' T. MacDonald, S urgeon General, VFW Post 8762

There was no action on the paperwork end this

month, but I did have several phone calls. One was a vet
looking for a loan to see him through to his first payday
on a new job. Two were ladies asking about widows'
benefits. And one young man asking how to get into the
army (I told him finish grade school and high school first
then the army would love to talk to him). Here's wishing
you all a healthy and happy New Year.
John Cox, Service Officer

Post History Article 4

John and Gerry Sweeney were on the hook for $5K
and needed to be paid back in a hurry. Answer. Throw a
huge party. John and Gerry rented some sound
equipment. Mounted on the back of a pick-up truck.
Gerry drove, John stood in the back touring all of West
Sacrament for well over a week announcing the grand
opening party at the VFW Hall. Post & Auxiliary members
sold tickets. A band was contracted. They had no tables
or chairs so they got a local farmer to lend them bales of
hay. George and Helen Newhall got a back bar and
mirrors for $100 from a bankrupt bar on Auburn Blvd. and
delivered it to the hall. Members installed it. Finishing 2
days before the party. That back bar and mirrors are still
being used. The floor was completed 3 hours before the
party began. Same floor as today, members manned the
bar. Ladies furnished some food. The turnout was great
and a huge success. They made enough money to pay a
large part owed the Sweeneys. VFW Post 8762 was off
and running. Everything was uphill from then on. The
bar was full every night after work, Union bartenders were
hired. Members took turns with janitorial duty. Huge
parties were planned. New Years Eve Dance, Valentines
Dance, July 4th picnics, Buck Stews, Stag Nights,
Christmas Parties, Wear Your Uniform Night, Sacto Solon
Baseball Night. Hardly a month went by without a big
party. Comrades and Sisters had a place of their own
and they enjoyed every moment of it. Sunday breakfasts
were the norm. Everyone had a ball. The Post became
the watering hole for members and was open until 2 a.m.
Money was no problem now so they sponsored softball
and baseball teams, Sea Scouts, Little League, and many
more. Next, was the first Post-Election of Officers. The
smooth sailing was over. Contests were hotly contested.

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER:

Again, I am the bearer of sad news. Ed Pope, a life

member and our cashier on Thursdays went to his
heavenly home on December 17, 2014 (congestive Heart
Failure). The family will have a get together, in memory
of Ed, on Sunday January 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. Virginia Warmer has not been her
perky self but was beginning to feel better of late.
We all hope each and every one of you will be able to
enjoy this festive season. When you are feeling blue do
not be afraid to pick up the phone and call someone.
You are not alone.
Jean Jones, Chaplin 6916-371-6135

Veterans and Family Support:

We had the best ever Childrens Christmas Party on

December 14, 2014. Gordon Work was Santa Claus,
Dianne and Janis Medina, and Judy Blunk, with the
help of the High School Students, wrapped all the gifts
we were so fortunate as to receive three huge boxes
filled with toys from Dee and Sam Sutton. Such a
blessing, Marsala Tejada and daughter Michelle
helped me in the kitchen. They made three large
cookies sheets full of pigs in blankets. Good job by all,
we had fun.
We received and delivered more beautiful clothes,
shoes, and pursed for Womens Empowerment.
Thank you Ladies.
Roberto Tejada finished making the grates for our
BBQ Pit. Thank you Roberto.
We delivered lap robes, made by Paulette Lyman
and Betty Alei and two from the Presbyterian Church.
Beautiful work, they all are handmade.
We are till accepting pull tabs from cans and
Nugget Market cash register tapes. Thanks to the
many contributors of these items. Your pins and flags
are available at the hall or call me.
Thanks very much, Jean Jones

WAYS AND MEANS

Dinners for the New Year!

Monday- January 5, 2015 French Dip
Thursday- January 8, 2015 Baked Potato Bar/Hot
Dogs
Monday, - January 12, 2015 Chopped Beef Steak
Monday, - January 19, 2015 Chicken Fried Steak
Monday, - January 26, 2015 Meat Loaf

Sunday, - February 1, 2015 Super Bowl - VFW

Breakfast Buffet 9:00 a.m. to Noon (12:00) p.m. - $7.00
Monday, February 5, 2015 NO Dinner Bingo Only
Thursday, February 9, 2015 Roast Pork
I will try to stick with this program, situations arise and
we have to adjust.
IMPORTANT TO OUR LADIES

We have found that the $6.60 we pay yearly for

Cancer Insurance has been of no use to anyone. We
would like to cancel this program as of next year 20152016. This year our Treasurer needs your $6.60
because the insurance is still current and we need to pay
the bill. If there are no objections to cancelling the
insurance we will do so next year. Any questions please
call Sue McMillan at (916) 371-0990.
I hope you enjoyed the Holidays and to all of us A
Happy New Year!
Love you, Jean Jones

John Combs, Historian

Scheduled Events:
Jan. 11th (Sun.) Ed Pope In Meomory 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 14th (Wed.) Auxiliary Christmas at Vinces - 6:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony 700 p.m

Feb. 1st - (Sun.) Super Bowl Breakfast 9:00 a.m. 12:00 pm