Gonzales VFW Auxiliary Post 4817

06/24/2026

MEETING REMINDER!!!

WEDNESDAY JULY 1, 2026
VFW POST HOME
6:00 P.M.

PLEASE JOIN US!!

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06/24/2026

Good afternoon, members and Volunteers. We are closing in on our 2025-26 year; Our Newly elected Officers will be ready to take charge at our next meeting July 1st. Meeting will be held at he Post home on Harwood Road at 6:00 p.m. Please bare with us as the new officers become accustomed to their positions. New Officers are as follows:
President- Cheryl Atkinson
Secretary- Brandi Low
Treasurer- Patsy Fitszimmons
Sr VP- Andra Fridrich
Jr VP- Karen Phillips
Trustee #1-Kristina Longoria
Trustee #2- Kay Bakken
Trustee #3- Jillian DuBose
Chaplain- Linda Finch
Guard- Kristina Longoria
Patriotic Instructor- Kay Bakken
Historian/Advertising/Media- Donna Trammell

We would like to thank all the past officers and the public for your continued support. We look forward to a GREAT year!!

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06/24/2026

Calling all local nonprofits! 📣 Join us on Friday, July 17 from 8 - 9 a.m. at the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce for a Meet & Greet with The Nonprofit Center at A&M-Victoria.

Come learn more about the resources, training and support available to help nonprofit organizations grow and thrive. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions and discover how the Nonprofit Center can support organizations in our area.

Coffee and refreshments provided.

06/24/2026

It’s Paper Day! Local Events & THUMP info out on stands this afternoon.

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

National Membership Ambassador Michael Maruszak would like to remind you that the 2025-2026 Program Year is not quite over, even though Department Conventions are underway. You still have until June 30 to make sure members pay their dues and your Department can still make it to 100%!

Remember, if one did not pay their dues by December 31, 2025, they are no longer in good standing. If that person still has not paid their dues by June 30, they will no longer be a member as of July 1 and will have to rejoin, which means proving eligibility again, and setting back their join date (which is relevant in regard to Cancer Grants, Continuing Education Scholarships and 45-plus membership celebrations).

If a member has not yet paid, and especially if they have usually done so by now, this is a great time to reach out and make sure they're okay. They could be sick or struggling, they may have moved or changed their email address (therefore missing reminders) or they may have thought they paid already but not double-checked.

"You have until the 30th at midnight," Maruszak says. "Get the information out there! It is truly appreciated."

Edited to Add: to clear up confusion, we are referring to both the previous calendar year (2025) and the current Program Year (2025-2026) in this post. If a member paid their dues by December 31, 2025, they are all set - they are a member in good standing as of the end of 2025. If they did not pay by December 31, 2025, they are not in good standing, but if they do pay on or before June 30, 2026, they will remain a member. If they are not in good standing and do not pay on or before June 30, 2026, they will no longer be a member at all when the Program Year resets on July 1, 2026; they will have to rejoin, which means again proving eligibility. Regarding membership percentages, the current (2025-2026) Program Year started on July 1, 2025 and will end on June 30, 2026, so dues paid today through June 30 will count toward the membership percentages for the 2025-2026 Program Year. As of July 1, 2026, that resets, as we kick off the 2026-2027 Program Year. We hope this helps!

06/20/2026

Congratulations 🎊

Today is a special day for VFW Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore as her membership mission of 101% has been achieved. The Southern Conference proudly led the way, becoming the first, and currently the only, VFW Conference to surpass the Commander-in-Chief's goal, reaching an outstanding 101.75% membership. This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication, leadership, and teamwork of our Posts, Districts, and Departments throughout the Conference. Adding to this achievement, six of the VFW's top ten Departments nationally are from the Southern Conference, demonstrating the strength and commitment of our members across the region.

06/19/2026

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day deeply rooted in Texas history and connected to the enduring principles of freedom and service.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and issued General Order No. 3, announcing and enforcing the freedom of enslaved people in Texas more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The presence of the soldiers ensured that the promise of freedom became a reality.

This day recognizes the unique role military service has played throughout our nation's history, often protecting the rights and freedoms of Americans at home, not just defeating enemies abroad.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is one of our nation's most cherished values, and that generations of Americans, in and out of uniform, have contributed to the ongoing pursuit of liberty and equal opportunity. This nationally recognized holiday traces its origins to Texas and serves as an important chapter in our state's story and our nation's history.

06/18/2026