10/04/2026
VFW 9520 October 2026 E-Blast
Thank you to the VFW 9520 Post and Auxiliary for all the volunteer hours you all put into making our Octoberfest fundraiser a success. Our Veterans and families will have a better Holiday season because of you. Marge Flynn and her committee did an excellent job with food preparation, set up, serving, cleaning up and ticket sales. There are a lot of great pictures on our page please check them out.
October is Agent Orange Awareness month for our Vietnam Veterans respecting our Military past and present.
Please join us October 13,2026 at 6:30 p.m. for our monthly meeting. The Auxiliary will be inspected by Sr. Vice President District 7 Carl Hamilton come and join us as we discuss the needs of our Veterans and how we can support the many Veterans programs.
The Auxiliary will be collecting Sweats for Vets for men and women all sizes and they are requesting hooded zipper sweats, if possible, to make it easier for our Veterans to get on. Winter months bring on needs of Winter Jackets of all sizes, scarves, gloves, T-shirts, underwear, all sizes, and socks. Items may be dropped at the Post canteen. Please mark your donations with your name and value amount for reporting purposes.
The Auxiliary is collecting baby blankets, bibs, wipes, and diapers for the Women’s Veterans baby shower this year to be held in December. The Women Veterans baby shower is held twice a year and sponsored by the Women’s Health Clinic if you want additional information contact Ellen Rogers at VAMC 216.791.3800. These items may also be dropped off at the Post canteen. Again, mark your donations with your name and value amount for reporting purposes. We would like to thank Warm up America Ehrnfelt Senior Center for baby shower blankets already donated.
The 2027 National Veterans Golden Age Games are coming to Cleveland eligibility is open to all US Military Veterans age 55 or older by December 31, 2026, you must be enrolled in VA health care. To enroll in VA health care complete VA Form 1010EZ application for health benefits. The game highlights 20 medaled sports events, 8 age categories, 3 divisions: ambulatory, visually impaired, and wheelchair. You can support the games and make a difference by donating to GPF 1234. I you have questions or need additional information contact Allen Bray at 216.791.3800 X65117 or email [email protected]. Lots of volunteers will be needed for this event and as we get information we will forward it to you.
Jeffrey Richards has volunteered to chair an Events Committee to plan events which can assist the Auxiliary in social and fundraising events during the calendar year. Jeff is looking for at least five members that would be interested. Please contact Jeff at 216.559.0869 or [email protected]
Please join the Auxiliary on October 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Connection Confection as we will be making Halloween cookies with the Boundless staff. If baking is your thing, you will enjoy learning safety, preparation of batter, decorating, baking, etc.
If you have not signed into Malta, please do so to obtain the Department of Ohio Newsletter as the Auxiliary and Post have pictures in the newsletter featuring events we have participated in such as bingo, Boundless, and Octoberfest to name a few. This newsletter is no longer mailed out it is only sent out by email so you must have your email address in Malta.
Get out and Vote As members of the VFW Auxiliary, we understand the importance of service, patriotism, and civic responsibility. Registering to vote and participating in elections are meaningful ways eligible citizens can take an active role in their communities and in our country. The freedoms we enjoy were defended by generations of veterans, and one way we can honor that service is by staying informed and taking part in the democratic process. Encourage eligible family members, friends, and neighbors to check their voter registration, learn about the issues and candidates, and make their own informed choices at the ballot box. Your vote is your voice, use it.
