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About Us :
The VFW is a 501(c)(19) federally chartered, nonprofit, charitiable organization. The objectives of the VFW and its Auxiliaries are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the US, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the US from all her enemies, whomsoever. Its motto is "to honor the dead, by helping the living."
The VFW and its Auxiliaries can be whatever you make it. You can become as active as you like, and make plenty of new friends. Each member gets out of it what he or she puts into it. So what is your preference? You can use it to help other veterans, as a positive force in the community, or as a place to socialize. It's really up to you.
To help other veterans :
If you prefer helping veterans, we have lots of activities in that area as well. You can join us on our next trip to the local hospital or nursing home. You can help distribute Buddy Poppies to raise money for direct assistance to veterans. You can help members by running errands, providing financial assistance, sending cards, letters or flowers to shut-in veterans and their families, or by bringing food to a bereaved family.
In the Community :
If you like to work in your community, there is lots for you to do. As an organization we are involved in many local events, like town cleanup days, distributing patriotic information to students, awarding scholarships, helping the Scouts, etc. These activities promote a positive image of the organization to our neighbors.
A place to socialize :
If you just like a place to come once in a while to meet friends, the VFW can offer that too. You'll find a variety of fine people in the organization. Many long friendships have been formed by members, both locally and throughout the nation, when they join the VFW and Auxiliary.
History :
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10225 and its Ladies Auxiliary have been an active part of Garner for over 2 decades. The Garner Post was chartered on August 7, 1977 with 64 members, mostly through the effort of the late Joseph Wesley Carr who served as its first Commander. Six months later, the local Auxiliary was chartered with 25 members, with Annette Vadase serving as its first President.
The Post's first few meetings were held at the VFW State Headquarters building in Raleigh, until they moved into their first real home above a store at 135 West Main Street. Popular events in those early years were family nights with covered dish suppers and barbecues. From there, the VFW moved in 1979 to a building at 3713 Old Garner Road, across from the Army Reserve Center. Then, in 1981, the Post moved to its present location at 1706 West Garner Road, where it has remained ever since. Over the years, the Post home has hosted many area meetings of veterans service organizations, and has entertained National officers from the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary and even hosted the VFW state Golf Tournament in 1993.
Several of Garner's local Post and Auxiliary officers have gone on to serve the organization at higher levels. Six local Post members (Joe Carr, Dave Tuplin, George Henry, Del Keeler, Bob Carter and Allen Daniels) have served as Commander of the 7th District, which covers Wake, Johnston, Harnett and Chatham counties. Eight Auxiliary 10225 members (Millie Hardee, Helen Carter, Judy Joliet, Gerri Griggs, Kathy Jackson-Skinner, Roxanne McLamb, Anna Holm and Tommie Kennepohl) have been elected as District 7 President. In 1997-98, Helen Carter from the Garner Auxiliary lead 13,000 members as the Auxiliary State President. In addition, many other members of the local Post and Auxiliary members have served as state chairmen of various programs throughout the years. Garner can certainly be proud of the way these members have represented our community.
Throughout its history, the Garner Post and Auxiliary have participated in all types of local community activities, such as raising flags, participating in parades, speaking at schools, awarding scholarships, raising funds for cancer research, assisting sick and needy veterans, and visiting veterans at local nursing homes and at the Durham VA Medical Center. They have contributed much to making Garner a better place to live for its veterans and for all of its citizens.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 10225
About Us :
The VFW is a 501(c)(19) federally chartered, nonprofit, charitiable organization. The objectives of the VFW and its Auxiliaries are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the US, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the US from all her enemies, whomsoever. Its motto is "to honor the dead, by helping the living."
The VFW and its Auxiliaries can be whatever you make it. You can become as active as you like, and make plenty of new friends. Each member gets out of it what he or she puts into it. So what is your preference? You can use it to help other veterans, as a positive force in the community, or as a place to socialize. It's really up to you.
To help other veterans :
If you prefer helping veterans, we have lots of activities in that area as well. You can join us on our next trip to the local hospital or nursing home. You can help distribute Buddy Poppies to raise money for direct assistance to veterans. You can help members by running errands, providing financial assistance, sending cards, letters or flowers to shut-in veterans and their families, or by bringing food to a bereaved family.
In the Community :
If you like to work in your community, there is lots for you to do. As an organization we are involved in many local events, like town cleanup days, distributing patriotic information to students, awarding scholarships, helping the Scouts, etc. These activities promote a positive image of the organization to our neighbors.
A place to socialize :
If you just like a place to come once in a while to meet friends, the VFW can offer that too. You'll find a variety of fine people in the organization. Many long friendships have been formed by members, both locally and throughout the nation, when they join the VFW and Auxiliary.
History :
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10225 and its Ladies Auxiliary have been an active part of Garner for over 2 decades. The Garner Post was chartered on August 7, 1977 with 64 members, mostly through the effort of the late Joseph Wesley Carr who served as its first Commander. Six months later, the local Auxiliary was chartered with 25 members, with Annette Vadase serving as its first President.
The Post's first few meetings were held at the VFW State Headquarters building in Raleigh, until they moved into their first real home above a store at 135 West Main Street. Popular events in those early years were family nights with covered dish suppers and barbecues. From there, the VFW moved in 1979 to a building at 3713 Old Garner Road, across from the Army Reserve Center. Then, in 1981, the Post moved to its present location at 1706 West Garner Road, where it has remained ever since. Over the years, the Post home has hosted many area meetings of veterans service organizations, and has entertained National officers from the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary and even hosted the VFW state Golf Tournament in 1993.
Several of Garner's local Post and Auxiliary officers have gone on to serve the organization at higher levels. Six local Post members (Joe Carr, Dave Tuplin, George Henry, Del Keeler, Bob Carter and Allen Daniels) have served as Commander of the 7th District, which covers Wake, Johnston, Harnett and Chatham counties. Eight Auxiliary 10225 members (Millie Hardee, Helen Carter, Judy Joliet, Gerri Griggs, Kathy Jackson-Skinner, Roxanne McLamb, Anna Holm and Tommie Kennepohl) have been elected as District 7 President. In 1997-98, Helen Carter from the Garner Auxiliary lead 13,000 members as the Auxiliary State President. In addition, many other members of the local Post and Auxiliary members have served as state chairmen of various programs throughout the years. Garner can certainly be proud of the way these members have represented our community.
Throughout its history, the Garner Post and Auxiliary have participated in all types of local community activities, such as raising flags, participating in parades, speaking at schools, awarding scholarships, raising funds for cancer research, assisting sick and needy veterans, and visiting veterans at local nursing homes and at the Durham VA Medical Center. They have contributed much to making Garner a better place to live for its veterans and for all of its citizens.