VFW SABLE Post 2275 & Ladies Auxiliary
	"SPIRIT OF SABLE"
Volume 1 Issue 3	Monthly Newsletter	November 2009

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November is the time of the year to be putting in extra effort for the support of our troops. Nancy Badejo has collected well over $12,000.00 in coupons for our troops oversees. This is an on-going effort so please keep bring your clipped coupons to the Post. Should you live outside the El Cajon area, just mail clipped coupons to VFW Post 2275, attn: Nancy Badejo, 136 Chambers, El Cajon, CA 92020.

Our membership incentive is continuing through the December Post meeting. Please see Senior Vice Commander Keith MacDonald’s article for additional information. As you know, our goal is 100% renewals by December 31st.

A Big thank you to Auxiliary President Sheri and all of the wonderful Ladies that do so much work around the Post. I can never thank you enough!

Thank you for your continued support of our efforts.

Yours in Comradeship,
Doug Carrington

The holidays are fast approaching and I hope you will be keeping our veterans and active duty and their families in your hearts and prayers. We will be putting together holiday baskets for those in need this holiday season and we need your help. There will be a box in the lounge for you to donate non-perishable items to help us fill these baskets. Please see Barbara Cimmarusti or Bobbi Carmichael and let them know how you can help.

We have adopted a National Guard unit right here in El Cajon who will be deploying to Afghanistan in March 2010. We will be collecting books, DVDs, toiletries and non-perishable snacks for both men and women to help our unit be a little more comfortable. Please look for the collection box and see Nancy Badejo to let her know of anything you can donate.

A BIG thank you goes to our cancer chairman, Marilyn Richardes. She did an awesome job (as usual!) on her Golf for the Cure as well as her pumpkin decorating contest. We were able to raise a good amount of money to donate to cancer aid and research.

I would also personally like to thank all of you who help in the kitchen. You are always there, never complaining (well most of the time) and providing wonderful meals for our members and their families. I would also like to thank Keith MacDonald, Doug Carrington, Ed McCoy and Mike Thompson for helping the auxiliary with our meals. It is wonderful we can all help each other out.

Some upcoming events:

• Check the calendar for Post and auxiliary meals.
• 7th – Marine Corps Ball
• 11th – Veteran’s Day ceremony hosted by VFW     11:00 a.m.
• 11th – Auxiliary and Post meetings
• 24th – Auxiliary District Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m.
• 26th – Thanksgiving

As we are approaching the end of the year there are still some members who have not renewed their membership. After December 31, 2009 you will no longer be able to use the lounge, attend meetings or be eligible for your well deserved cancer grant if needed. If you are having difficulty or you know someone in need please let myself or our membership chairman, Susan MacDonald know and we will do all we can to help you or a needy sister.

Please try and attend our meetings. If you need transportation please let one of the officers know and we will be sure to get you there. This is where decisions are made and your input counts and is important!!

I hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving and thank you for all you do!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheri Carrington
President
                   Sr. Vice Commander
Comrades,

The Post membership is moving along, as of this writing the Post is at 86.49%.We only need 72 more members to make 100%. Only twenty-two people have taken advantage of the incentive program offered by the post.

Comrades the Holidays are rapidly approaching, now is the time to pay your dues before you get caught up in the hustle of the Season and forget to do it.

If dues are not paid by December 31, 2009, your membership is no longer valid. So please pay your dues now. Congratulations to Charles Girvin III. Charles won the drawing for the Life Membership drawn at the October meeting.

Keith MacDonald

Hello Comrades: We are now into the holiday season, and with that let’s keep our comrades who are in harms way in our prayers. Membership is the life blood of our organization we are continuing to reach our continuous members so if you know of a member who has not paid there dues please remind them to do so, also we will have another chance for a free life membership drawing at our November meeting. Comrades keep in mind that the meals that we provide are the only way we can provide assistance to our comrades.

Yours in Comradeship,
Ed McCoy

In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

As you may recall, Applebee's launched a pilot program last year on Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive, Applebee's is extending the invitation throughout the country this year.

We would appreciate your help in spreading the word.

Please help us share details across your various communication channels.

* All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or former military service will eat free at all Applebee's nationwide on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

* Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform.

* For additional details, visit: http://applebees.com/vetsDay/

More Veterans Day Offers

Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Day November 17, 5-9 p.m. Golden Corral restaurants across the Country open their door and provide a free "thank you" dinner to any person who has ever served in the United States Military including the National Guard and Reserves. Last year, they provided more than 322,000 free "thank you" dinner meals on this one night. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants: To the Veterans who have served in war and peace, we honor you Sunday, November 9th with a complimentary entree from a special menu. Please present proper authentication when you visit the restaurant. ID includes VA card, VFW card, American Legion card, discharge papers, DD214 or other veteran's ID, Current LES, Photograph in uniform, or wearing uniform. Please present proper identification to your server when you are seated. Proper ID includes VA card, VFW card, discharge papers, DD214 or other Veterans ID. Please note that in an effort to accommodate as many Veterans as possible, many restaurants will not be able to seat parties larger than 6. Home Depot and Lowes: The Home Depot and Lowe's, the world's largest home improvement retailers, once again are offering a 10 percent Veterans Day discount to active-duty service members, reservists, retirees, veterans and their immediate family members. The Lowe's discount is available Nov. 6 through Nov. 11 on purchases of up to $5,000 in U.S. stores from merchandise in stock and special order. The maximum discount would be $500. The discount does not apply to sales at http://www.lowes.com, previous sales, or purchases of services or gift cards. To qualify, you must present a valid military ID or other proof of service. The Home Depot discount is available Nov. 6 through Nov. 12 on purchases up to $2,000, for a maximum discount of $200. The discount is offered at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yard birds and EXPO Design Center locations. To get the discount, you must provide proof of military service when checking out, and the discount will be applied at the register. Greyhound: To thank U.S. Military Veterans, Active Duty military, National Guard & Reserve and their families for their service, Greyhound is proud to provide Veterans Advantage members a 15% discount on walkup fares nationwide, at the terminals or online. 24-Hour Fitness: Once again, 24-Hour Fitness is proud to offer Free workouts through Tuesday for ALL veterans. "We are so very fortunate to be Americans, and I'm honored by their humble service to our great land. I have numerous Vet's, reservists, and proud Patriots on my team who are thankful everyday for the values we hold true," said Carl Liebert, veteran and 24-Hour fitness founder. www.24hourfitness.com