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p. 7 Spring, 2012—www.amvetsnc.org North Carolina NEWS Commander’s Corner N.C. Dept. Commander Lacy L. Shepherd T his year is already jumping off to a great start. N.C. AmveTs have been granted a new career center—one of six. We will be the first one to open in North Carolina. This will be located in Albemarle, NC. December 7th will be the ribbon cutting. This will be to train veterans for new jobs by way of education, etc. This will build up their self-esteem and put them back into society. Any veteran is allowed to come; it doesn’t matter where you are from. You can use this facility. veterans who are interested in job search and advice or training, may go on line www.amvets.org or call 1-877-726-8387. By this term’s December, we want every member to sign up at least one new member. Please do more if you can. I encourage every post commander to look around your post dur- ing the next meeting. see who is missing and invite them to come back and join AmveTs. We are trying to make a difference. Lets fill up our posts with new members and members who have dropped out. Go out to your nearest Na- tional Guard and invite them to come and join our great organization. Be sure all post commanders get your community service reports in every month. Also make it a priority that all of your officers attend the DeC meetings. I would hate to see your posts lose your charters. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. God speed is with you, and I’ll be praying for you. Our hearts go out to Bob Fuller’s family. He was a great leader and a very big asset to North Carolina Department of AmveTs. As a PDC, he will be greatly missed. He passed away sat- urday, October 8, 2011. Please continue to pray for his family. Take advantage of our new career center. A first in North Carolina! W e had a very productive and profitable DeC meeting in statesville. Our first endeavor at a “Quarter Auction” went very well. We appreciate all the participation of the AmveTs. I think everyone had a fun evening and I’m looking forward to hav- ing another one in the future. As stated in the first article, we were approached to form two new Auxiliaries. I am happy to report that we did install an Auxiliary at Albemarle Post #910. We are very happy to have them on board and look forward to working with them. We are still in the process of checking into forming the second Auxiliary. Hopefully this will happen in the near future. I’m looking forward to the next DeC meeting in Clemmons at which time we will be holding our annual Reverse Draw- ing. We always have a great turn-out for this and look forward to it again this year. Information will be sent to you as soon as all details are finalized. From the President A U X I L I A R Y Madam President Linda Starnes installing a new Auxiliary at Post 910 Albemarle. President Romna Dennis, 1st Vice Wendy Marshall, 2nd Vice Karen Wehman, 3rd Vice Lora Coley, Secretary/Treasurer Kathy Pion and Sgt.-at-Arms Hazel Hudson. N.C. Dept. President Linda StarneS Have a safe and happy holiday season everyone. Look forward to seeing everyone in January.

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Spring, 2012—www.amvetsnc.org

North Carolina

NEWS

Command

er’s

Corner

N.C. Dept. CommanderLacy L. Shepherd

This year is already jumping off to a great start. N.C. AmveTs have been granted a new career center—one of six. We will

be the first one to open in North Carolina. This will be located in Albemarle, NC. December 7th will be the ribbon cutting. This will be to train veterans for new jobs by way of education, etc. This will build up their self-esteem and put them back into society. Any veteran is allowed to come; it doesn’t matter where you are from. You can use this facility. veterans who are interested in job search and advice or training, may go on line www.amvets.org or call 1-877-726-8387.

By this term’s December, we want every member to sign up at least one new member. Please do more if you can. I encourage every post commander to look around your post dur-ing the next meeting. see who is missing and invite them to come back and join AmveTs.

We are trying to make a difference. Lets fill up our posts with new members and members who have dropped out. Go out to your nearest Na-tional Guard and invite them to come and join our great organization.

Be sure all post commanders get your community service reports in every month. Also make it a priority that all of your officers attend the DeC meetings. I would hate to see your posts lose your charters. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. God speed is with you, and I’ll be praying for you.

Our hearts go out to Bob Fuller’s family. He was a great leader and a very big asset to North Carolina Department of AmveTs. As a PDC, he will be greatly missed. He passed away sat-urday, October 8, 2011. Please continue to pray for his family.

Take advantage of our new career center. A first in North Carolina!

We had a very productive and profitable DeC meeting in statesville. Our first endeavor

at a “Quarter Auction” went very well. We appreciate all the participation of the AmveTs. I think everyone had a fun evening and I’m looking forward to hav-ing another one in the future.

As stated in the first article, we were approached to form two new Auxiliaries. I am happy to report that we did install an Auxiliary at Albemarle Post #910. We are very happy to have them on board and look forward to working with them. We are still in the process of checking into forming the second Auxiliary. Hopefully this will happen in the near future.

I’m looking forward to the next DeC meeting in Clemmons at which time we will be holding our annual Reverse Draw-ing. We always have a great turn-out for this and look forward to it again this year. Information will be sent to you as soon as all details are finalized.

From the President

AUXILIARY

Madam President Linda Starnes installing a new Auxiliary at Post 910 Albemarle.President Romna Dennis, 1st Vice Wendy Marshall, 2nd Vice Karen Wehman, 3rd Vice Lora Coley,

Secretary/Treasurer Kathy Pion and Sgt.-at-Arms Hazel Hudson.

N.C. Dept. PresidentLinda

StarneS

Have a safe and happy holiday season everyone.

Look forward to seeing everyone in January.

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Alyce Knaflich—The hardest working AMVET

That is our own Alyce Knaflich, Post 333, one of the hardest working AmveTs in our Department.

Alyce answered the call to come to Fayetteville and help with ex-treme makeover on the Jubilee House.

Jubilee House is a homeless shelter for female vets and their children. Here is the link for anyone who missed this show. abc.go.com/watch/ex-

treme-home-edition/sH559052/vD55144807/jubileemarshall-family I wish my schedule would have allowed me to go. Barbara marshall is

one of the strongest, humble women I have seen. It is my loss for not having the privilege of meeting her. Click on the picture below to be directed to the website and check out the pictures on the next page.

Table of Contents

Officers’ Reports .....................................................3

Listing of Officers ....................................................4

Local News ...............................................................5

Stanly County AMVETS Career Center ...................7

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund ..........................8

Post News ...............................................................10

BID! BID! BID! ........................................................ 15

Membership Application ......................................16

DEADLINES FOR NEWSPAPER ARTICLES January 15 to print march 25July 15 to print september 25

October 15 to print December 25To contribute to your NC AMVETS NEWS, mail submissions to:

NC AmveTs - Attn. Nancy shiverdecker13470 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138

[email protected]

The NC AMVET News is published three times per year by Midwest Publishing, Inc.

A Prayer For Those We Love

Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love, for this and the life to come; knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

mARK YOURCALeNDARs

AmveTs North Carolina now has a Facebook Page! If you are not already on Facebook - it’s free to join and a great way to keep in touch with family and

friends. Click on the facebook logo to join. You can post pictures, comments, share events and much more.

AMVETS on the webAMVETSNC.ORG

We can put movies in our newspaper?

Yes!

Yes! We’re on FACEBOOK

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Eastern District

Eastern District Commander swears in officers from Kinston Post 1111 PDC Oceanus Lowery and Commander Lacy Shepherd present Martin County Commissioner a plaque for their generosity in donating a house to Post 227 to use a post home.

NSO’s Report

Looking Ahead...

SAVE the DATE!April 14, 2012

mARK YOURCALeNDARs

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ELECTED OFFICERS 2011-2012COMMANDER JUDGE ADVOCATELacy L. shepherd – Post 316 James Craven – Post 777253 Cartledge Creek Rd. 4026 Beech Acres LaneRockingham, NC 28379 Winston salem, NC 27106(910) 895-3056 (336) 924-9848 [email protected] [email protected] 1st VICE COMMANDER NECBruce Arton – Post 42 PDC mike Rozmaryn – Post 845P. O. Box 453 1540 Lower Palmer Roadshelby, NC 28151 salisbury, NC 28164(704) 600-5860 H (704) [email protected] C (704) 213-1326 [email protected] VICE COMMANDERDavid Beam, sr. – Post 101 ALTERNATE NECP. O. Box 398 PDC W. F. (Bill) Clark – Post 906Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 PmB 10579(252) 676-0691 southport, NC [email protected] W (910) 457-7097 C (910) 448-17753rd VICE COMMANDER [email protected] Grover (Buddy) Waller – Post 845 9325 Fisher Road PROVOST MARSHALRockwell, NC 28138 monroe Poplin – Post 845H (704) 279-3929 1765 Liberty RoadC (704) 400-4434 Gold Hill, NC 28071 [email protected] (704) 279-7385 [email protected] OFFICER Laura L. Britton – Post 906 WESTERN DIST. COMMANDER P. O. Box 10179 Keith Dean – Post 441southport, NC 28461 31 Zenith DriveW (910) 457-7097 sylva, NC 28779 C (910) 294-1976 (828) [email protected] PIEDMONT DIST. COMMANDEREASTERN DIST. COMMANDER Charles Claybourn – Post 777Franklin scott, Jr. – Post 227 4933 Country Ridge Road900 West Church street Clemmons, NC 27012Williamston, NC 27892 (336) 778-2482(252) 217-9894 [email protected] [email protected]

APPOINTED OFFICERS 2011-2012PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATENancy shiverdecker – Post 845 Tom Nichols – Post 20113470 Old Beatty Ford Road 359 Lake RoyaleRockwell, NC 28138 Louisburg, NC 27549(704) 267-6410 (252) [email protected] [email protected] ADJUTANT CHAPLAIN Jennifer Drum – Post 42 Keith Dean – Post 4411011 Caldwell Circle 31 Zenith Driveshelby, NC 28150 sylva, NC 28779(704) 487-6753 (828) [email protected]

APPOINTED OFFICERS 2011-2012Cont. AUXILIARY LIAISON DEPUTY PROVOST MARSHAL Anne Capucille – Post 635Richard (Dick) Barringer – Post 845 5809 Deven Circle 233 Redwood Dr. Raleigh, NC 27604 mocksville, NC 27028 (919) 872-1277H (336) 753-1518C (704) 233-7997 SERVICE OFFICERNATIONAL GUARD LIAISON NsO stephen R. smith – Post 225AMVETS RIDERS LIAISON P. O. Box 4066Carl morgan, Jr. – Post 845 New River Air station 144 Hawksbridge Road Jacksonville, NC 28540mt. Airy, NC 27030 (910) 449-5344 (336) 786-4461 [email protected] W-(704) 422-2528 [email protected] [email protected] LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORHISTORIAN Robert D. Williamson – Post 317Woodrow Bowman – Post 13 705 8th street P. O. Box 1246 Pembroke, NC 28372Lexington, NC 27293 H (910) 522-1011(336) 243-2380 C (910) [email protected] [email protected] INSPECTOR GENERAL SONS OF AMVETS LIAISONmike Reaves – Post 101 PDC W. F. (Bill) Clark – Post 906P. O. Box 1323 PmB 10579Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 southport, NC [email protected] W (910) 457-7097 C (910) 448-1775 [email protected] NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICERS

R2sD Garry King NsO Phil Reilly(336) 714-0822 Fort Bragg, [email protected] AmveTs – P. O. Box 25160 Fayetteville, NC 28314NsO Russell L. Woodall, Jr. (910) 396-6826(336) 714-0823 [email protected] [email protected] NsO stephen R. smithNsO David Turner AmveTs – P. O. Box 4066(336) 714-0787 New River Air [email protected] Jacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 449-5344NsO Howard montgomery [email protected] (336) 714-0779 [email protected] [email protected]

AMVETS National

Service Officers

VA Regional Office

251 North Main Street, Room 414

Winston Salem, NC 27155

FAX (336) 714-0858

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Extreme Makeover on the Jubilee House

Local News----------------------------------------------------

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Local News---------------------------------------------------- 200+ Stores & Services Offering Military Discounts

There is no way we can ever properly thank members of the Us military for all that they have done. They are certainly not paid enough for their work and their great sacrifice. Iraq and Af-

ghanistan have been particularly tough and stressful for members of the military, their families and loved ones.

We have found over 200 stores and services doing their part to make life easier by offering discounts to active, reserve, and retired mem-bers of the Us military and their immediate family members. Please help spread the word via Facebook, Twitter and email to those you know in the military about this resource. If you have additional sug-gestions please comment below and they’ll be added on an ongoing basis. For veterans of Iraq or Afghanistan, please check out IAvA. members there are offered vouchers to many retail stores, such as JC Penney.

Two important caveats. First, some stores offer discounts only at the owner’s discretion and other discounts vary by state. second, many stores that give a military discount don’t advertise it. It is always worth asking a store whether they have one or not and to have your military ID on you.

Abacus Corporation Awarded AMVETS Employer of the Year

Daily Dispatch, The (Henderson, NC)August 21, 2011—Reprinted with permission

To sum it up, AMVETS can count on Abacus

Abacus Corporation was recently awarded the employer of the Year award from American veterans for its efforts in Henderson. Abacus has shown advancement and commitment in quality employment in North Carolina.

Local staffing Coordinator Jack Groves has been with Abacus since 2009 and has worked extensively with the employment security Commission to mine and place quality employees for their clients.

Regional vice-president Bill Lund and vice-president of Business Develop-ment michele massaro have been instrumental in creating the effective set up and support of Abacus’ efforts in this area.

Three employers throughout the United states are chosen each year for this coveted award.

Among the three given this year, two of the recipients were employers from North Carolina.

Abacus Corporation was founded in 1944 by Jesse mcgee.The company originally entered the marketplace as a commercial janitorial

and maintenance service provider in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.more than six decades later, Abacus is now a much more complex organiza-

tion offering a rich variety of corporate services throughout the United states.Currently, Abacus employs more than 5,000 employees throughout the

United states; it has been servicing clients throughout the Henderson area since 2009.

For more information please visit www.abacuscorporation.com or call the regional office at 1 (800) 325-3268.

Copyright 2011 Daily Dispatch, All Rights Reserved.Record Number: 4c4be95ba6480b5efbfae72b0428bf5c

Present for the acceptance of the award on behalf of Abacus Staffing were (from left) Bill Lund, Abacus regional-vice president; Jack Groves, Abacus staffing coordinator; Lacy Shepherd, N.C. dept.commander-AMVETS; Victor Kosinski, chairman of veterans employment and civil service committee-AMVETS; Debra Robinson, assistant manager of Henderson Employment Security Commission; and Gary Blue, veterans employment representative of Henderson ESC.

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stanly County has been selected as one of six national sites to receive an Am-veTs Career Center grant. The “Center” will be the first, of what is hoped to be many, in North Carolina. In Ohio, where the program originated, there are

currently 61 centers.It will be headquartered on the main campus of Pfeiffer University in misenheimer,

North Carolina. The “Center” is a coalition of Albemarle AmveTs Post 910, Bank of stanly, Pfei-

ffer University, and the stanly County Chamber of Commerce to fill resource gaps by complimenting, enhancing, and supporting the county’s employment security Com-mission, veterans services Office, and other organizations. mike miller, president of Pfeiffer University, exclaimed “Pfeiffer University is proud to be associated with our stanly County AmveTs Career Center, and we look forward to working with our partners in making a difference for our veterans as they pursue employment and career opportunities.” Bill Lawhon, senior vice President for the Bank of stanly, echoed these same sentiments when he said, “We’re indeed fortunate to have stanly County as the site for the first North Carolina AmveTs Career Center. I can’t think of a better way for us to support our friends and neighbors who have sacrificed to protect our freedom.”

The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9:00 Am, Wednesday, December 7th. on the main campus of Pfeiffer University in misenheimer, NC. Tom Ramseur, stanly County Chamber of Commerce CeO, said, “This date couldn’t be more appropriate, especially

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since it will be on the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.”

Last may, the Chamber of Commerce received an e-mail from, elsie Knoots, executive secretary for the AmveTs Department of North Carolina, announcing the grant. Tom Ramseur, asked Charles Cosgrove, the Chamber’s veterans services Representative, to inquire into the eligibility of the Chamber’s veterans Outreach Program for the endowment. It qualified. mr. Cosgrove moved forward with the grant ap-plication culminating with a memorandum of Understanding between AmveTs National Headquarters and Pfeiffer Uni-versity this past August.

AmveTs Career Centers were conceived nearly a decade ago in Ohio to fill resource gaps in helping veterans remain competitive in the job market. The concept came from the marine Corps fireman brigades of the Korean Conflict. These units were shifted from place to place to seal openings created by the enemy.

When Activision’s Call of Duty endowment, heard of Ohio’s successes they selected AmveTs National for a $100,000 grant to establish six new magnet Centers across the United states. North Carolina’s first “Center” will be at the state’s Piedmont crossroad on the main campus of Pfeiffer University. During his address at the annual state conference in salisbury, on Oc-tober 8th, the state Department Commander, Lacy shepherd, told the membership “I was elated to hear that North Carolina was selected as a grant recipient and particularly pleased to hear that Pfeiffer University would spearhead our state’s career centers.”

The “Centers” come in all sizes and shapes that offer free internet access, online courses, through mindLeaders, Inc., writing skill development, and networking based on individual needs and the economic environment. This ties in well with stanly County Chamber of Commerce veterans Outreach Pro-gram mission to broaden communication, enhance network-ing, build consensus, and establish partnerships among indi-viduals, agencies, and organizations that support those that are and have served in our military. It also parallels the mission and goals of Pfeiffer University. Creating a win/win situation for all concerned.

STANLY COUNTY SELECTED AS ONE OF SIX NATIONAL SITESFOR AMVETS CAREER CENTER

Thank you to all our

past, present and future

veterans of America!

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fundwww.vvmf.org

The Memorial

The vietnam veterans memorial stands as a symbol of America’s honor and rec-ognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the vietnam War. Inscribed on the black granite walls are the names of more than

58,000 men and women who gave their lives or remain missing. Yet the memorial itself is dedicated to honor the “courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country” of all who answered the call to serve during the longest war in U.s. history.

The vietnam veteran’s memorial Fund, Inc. is the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 1980 to fund and build the vietnam veterans memorial in Washington, D.C. Incorporated on April 27, 1979 by a group of veterans led by Jan C. scruggs, who was wounded and decorated for service in vietnam, the organiza-tion sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war.

By separating the issue of individuals serving in the military during the vietnam era and U.s. policy carried out there, vvmF hoped to begin a process of national reconciliation. Two members of the U.s. senate, Charles mathias (R-md.) and John Warner (R-va.), took the lead in Congress to enact legislation providing three acres in the northwest corner of the National mall as a site for the memorial. It was dedicated on Nov. 13, 1982.

The Wallsince its dedication, The Wall has transcended the vi-

sion of its founders to become much more than just another memorial in a city filled with memorials.

• History• Design• symbols• Names• Name Additions• Directions• Offerings• FAQs

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Editor’s Note:This is an awesome organization. They are

in the process of collecting pictures of all 58,000 names on the Wall that Heals.

should any of you have family or friends whose name is on the Wall please contact www.vvmf.org or send the pictures to Nancy shiver-decker PRO.

The Traveling Wall was in swannanoa valley september 25, 2011.

Murray S. Mosley of Statesville, NC

ABOUT VVMFestablished in 1979, the vietnam veterans memorial Fund is dedicated to

preserving the legacy of the vietnam veterans memorial in Washington, D.C., promoting healing and educating about the impact of the vietnam War. Autho-

rized by Congress, its most recent initiative is building the education Center at The Wall, an underground fa-cility near the memorial that will help visitors discover the stories of those named on The Wall and celebrate the values embodied by all service members who served

in all of America’s wars. Other memorial Fund initiatives include educational programs for stu-dents and teachers, a traveling Wall replica that honors our nation’s veterans and six events held each year at The Wall to honor and remember those we lost during the vietnam War. To learn more about the education Center at The Wall, visit www.buildthecenter.org.

In 1982 the American people helped The vietnam veterans memorial fund complete an impossible mission to heal a nation and bring comfort and solace to a generation of veterans. Today the vietnam veterans memorial Fund is working to complete this mission by building The education Center - and once again we need your help.

The Wall is a revered monument built for the survivors, families, and for a conflicted nation. The education Center is being built to educate our children and grandchildren about the viet-nam War. It will bring The Wall to life for all future generations - telling the story of the viet-nam War by telling the personal stories of those whose names appear in it.

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pOST 101 - HALIFAX COuNTy

PDP Pat Pulliam was presented miniature crosses made by Al Burchell from the Wooden Cross Ministries.

L - R: SARS Steve Avant,

PDP Pat Pulliam and SARS Ken

Wilson at a flag dedication

ceremony on 15 Oct. 2011.

PDC Jean Reaves was honored with a surprise retirement ceremony at the Adult Day Care Center on July 29, 2011.

On the 31st of July 2011, PDP Pat Pulliam and 101 Local Aux. Pres. Marcia Fenwick presented Davie Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Padgett with plush toys for “Operation Love A Child”.

On the 10th anniversary of 9-11, PDP Pat Pulliam dedicated a poem to the first responders. L - R: PDC Jean Reaves, PDP Pat Pulliam and Susan Hodge.

Dept. 2nd Vice Commander David

Beam, Sr. and SARS Ken Wilson folded the

American flag at a ceremony honoring T/

Sgt., Joe Dickerson, US Army 1943-45.

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Remembrance Ceremony

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pOST 441 - JACkSON COuNTy

pOST 845 - ROCkwELLFish Fry 9/11

every year in september our Post sons put on a Fish Fry. The do an awesome job. Those who come to enjoy the friendship of other veterans

and their families grows year by year. As you can see the Pavilion was full what you don’t see is those in the Hall, and canteen.

Fish Fry 9/11, Sons, and Attendees.

Auntie Sam 418 and Post off419

LOOK!! there is Uncle Sam’s Wife Auntie Sam riding in the 4th of July Parade.

A proud tradition—

AMVETS

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pOST 845 - CONT.

Family Night

Every July our Post hosts Family Night instead of our regular meeting. These two enterprising your ladies, Savannah Jones and Morgan Ridenhour set up a Lemonade Stand to help raise money for the Auxiliary project “School Supplies”. The girls raised $58.

As many of you know our Post Home is next door to the Meadows , a senior retirement center. We have always accepted the responsibility of keeping their flag new, replacing when needed. Post

Commander Joann Myers, Monroe Poplin, Bob Chastain and Robert Hopkins and Sons acting Commander Johnny Drew.

Post Sons Commander Sonny Miller, Post Commander Joann Myers, Miss AMVETS Shannon Elrod, and Post Auxiliary President Judy B.

New Flag for the Meadows Senior Retirement Center

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pOST 905 - ASHEbORO

Here are a couple pictures from our Fall Festival here in Ashe-boro. The sons sold roasted corn and the Ladies sold hot dogs and chicken kabobs. We did not have our 23rd Annual Golf

Tournament in sept because of all the rain we had the tournament will be held in November.

Right: Sons cooking the corn...LL Hunt and Bill

Below: President Carol Paschal giving check to Clay Andrews from Toys 4 Tots. Then left to right... Donna Butler, Lucy Trotter, Ann Boes, Jennifer Dixon, Andrea Walker, Cheryl Maness

AmveTs Ladies Auxiliary 905 of Asheboro presented a check to Clay Andrews, Representative for Toys 4 Tots on August 23, 2011 The money was raised by having a car wash / hot dog sale. We want-ed to thank everyone who came out and helped and also to those who came by to support our cause.

Above: Ladies Auxiliary President Carol Paschal cooking the kabobs

Below: Preparing the Kabobs

Fall Festival

GO AMVETS!

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