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The Advocate is a monthly VFW Department of Michigan publication. If you would like to feature your veteran focused events in your community, please contact department at pr@vfwmi.vet | |
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Comrades, This month we are celebrating our nation's founding! A time when common people rose up to fight for the right to live freely, and their relentless spirits became engrained in the American culture we feel today. Warriors like yourselves volunteered to fight for the same freedom they did 248 years ago. I hope you all have a great day celebrating with your loved ones, Happy Independence Day!
We are kicking off this year at full speed. This month VFW National will be holding their National Convention, Camp Trotter is kicking off their summer camping season, and celebrating their 75th anniversary! There are many more events to keep an eye out for in the coming months.
Thank you all for your continued service to our communities. You all make a difference every day in the lives of veterans and their families.
Kimberly Napoleon, State Commander, VFW Department of Michigan | |
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VFW Post 2532 Continues Buddy Poppy Tradition | |
Members of a VFW Post in Paw Paw, Michigan, continue to keep the tradition of distributing Buddy Poppies to community members. VFW Auxiliary member Barb Alden said her husband, Jim Alden, commander of Post 2532 in Paw Paw, Michigan, and their grandson, Milo, were at a supermarket in town on May 5 for the Buddy Poppy drive.
“It was Milo’s first time giving out Buddy Poppies,” Alden said of the five year old. “When he first started, he was a little shy, but he warmed up to everyone. It was really exciting for him to be there. He loves his Papa Bear, and he is a very hard worker.” Read more on this story here. | | | |
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VFW celebrate 125 years of service | |
This year marks the beginning of VFW’s celebration of its 125th anniversary. Founded on Sept. 29, 1899, VFW has made a legacy in the lives of veterans and their families – it is a legacy that endures.
As the nation’s oldest combat veterans organization, VFW has many opportunities this year for its members to recognize this momentous occasion.
Read more about the VFW's legacy here! | | | |
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Summer Camp starts at Camp Trotter! | |
Camp Trotter summer camping season will kick off July 7! Make sure to stay tuned on the Camp Trotter Facebook page for updates, or join the Facebook Group to interact with other parents.
Campers will spend a week learning about nature, patriotism, and doing activities like archery, nature walks, swimming, team building activities and so much more.
It is not too late to sign your child up for a week of Camp! All children ages 7-12 are welcome to join this summer. You can register and Learn more about the camp and its program on their website here. | | | |
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For more information on any of the following topics, click the images below, or go to our online calendar to stay up to date on all Department events. | |
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There are multiple golf outings on our calendar! Here are some event dates to keep an eye on:
July 14 - (Flushing) Veterans Memorial Invitational July 21 - (Perry) Owosso Memorial VFW Post 9455 11th Annual Golf Outing August 24 - (Lapeer) 16th Annual Golf Outing
Details for each event can be found on our website here. | | | |
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Each year the Department of Michigan conducts a VTS for VFW Post & Districts elected and appointed officers, and program chairpersons. The following are the upcoming VTS dates:
July 13 - VTS at VFW Post 5670 Gwinn
July 20 - VTS at VFW Post 3736 Grayling
More VTS details can be found on our website here. | | | |
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**Many of these sponsors are are looking to hire veterans! To find out more, please contact them directly. | |
WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! If you have an event or function you'd like to highlight on behalf of your Post or District, send photos and a write-up with details to pr@vfwmi.vet. Your submission may be selected to be featured in the next Department Newsletter! | |
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