VFW Post 983 Doc Enos Henderson Nevada

07/31/2026

A message from the post Commander:

Comrades,

The Red Cross is declaring a National Blood Supply Crisis for only the second time in its history. This is due to a significant drop in donations, falling nearly 25% lately.

Probably all of us have donated blood at some point in our military service. I donated blood multiple times in service myself, and more recently donated blood platelets here at home multiple times during the Covid pandemic.

I'm proposing we help out again by donating blood on our next meeting date, August 4. We would meet long enough to take care of any business as needed and then adjourn to the Red Cross donation site. I'll make advance arrangements with the Red Cross so they are expecting us.

Spouses would also be welcome, as would neighbors. After donating we would all be free to head for home.

I spoke with new District 5 Commander Sam McIntosh today. He thought it was a good idea, and confirmed the time required to donate would be community service hours.

Please confirm your availability to donate by August 3 so I have a number to give to the Red Cross.

Thank you in advance for considering helping in this important effort. Our help can make a real difference.

Regards,
Larry

Larry Brower
Commander
VFW Post 983
Henderson, NV
(434)242-5069

05/29/2026

A message from the Post Commander:
 Comrades,

Please be reminded of our next monthly VFW Post 983 meeting Tuesday, June 2, at 3128 La Mancha Way, Henderson. This is my HOA clubhouse.

DIRECTIONS: Come to the Warm Springs gate (just off Green Valley Pkwy), contact me for the gate code. GPS may bring you to the Green Valley gate, but there is no keypad. If you find yourself there, turn around, go north on Green Valley Parkway, turn right on Warm Springs, and take your first right to the gate.

PARKING: Please park facing the tennis courts next to the clubhouse. If all the spaces are full, park along the curb nearest the clubhouse door.

Among the agenda items will be the following. Items 3 and 4 are from District 5 Adjutant Don Pettyjohn:

Department (State) Convention Flag Walk - we will not be taking part. I''ll read the relevant emails at our meeting.
Review - (1) Poppy Drive at Von's Anthem, and (2)Palm Mortuary Memorial Ceremony and Veterans Resource Fair. I'm claiming our participation in this second event as our Day of Service (see next item).
"Day of Service - Posts 983 and 12108 have not yet registered for the Day of Service. This is community service that we do to help the community and veterans. https://todaysvfw.org/day-of-service/ use this link for information and registration. Your event must be during the month of May.
Membership - Needless to say, the District has still not hit 101%. Only Posts 10054 and 12198 have reached this year's goal. You only have 2 months to get there".

Regards,
Larry
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05/26/2026

What an extraordinary Memorial Day weekend Post 983 had, triumphantly raising over $1121 for the National Home through generous Poppy Donations at the Vons on Horizon Ridge in Henderson, Nevada! We're deeply grateful to Vons and their exceptional management team for this incredible opportunity, and we also appreciate the wonderful people we had the privilege of meeting and interacting with over the two-day event.

05/22/2026

Special message from the post, senior vice commander:

Good Afternoon everyone,

We finally received clearance to conduct a poppy drive at the Vons located at the intersection of Horizon Parkway and Horizon on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. The drive will be open for about 5 hours each day from 1100 to 1600. Eric Bradshaw and I will set up and close the project each day. What I’m hoping is that we get at least 2 members to man the drive for 2 1/2 hours each day. This particular Vons is perfect. We are shaded all day and based on last year the customers there are very generous.

PLEASE PLEASE let me know ASAP whether you are available to be there. If you can help let me know the day or better yet both days and the amount of time you can be there. I will create a schedule and send it out to all volunteers with instructions about how to be conduct the drive. Unlike last year there will be enough seats for all volunteers. That was my screw-up.

Bob Zentz

(702) 743-6519

04/28/2026

From the Post Commander:
Comrades,

Please be reminded of our next monthly VFW Post 983 meeting Tuesday, May 5, at 3128 La Mancha Way, Henderson. This is my HOA clubhouse.

DIRECTIONS: Come to the Warm Springs gate (just off Green Valley Pkwy), Call me for Gate Code. GPS may bring you to the Green Valley gate, but there is no keypad. If you find yourself there, turn around, go north on Green Valley Parkway, turn right on Warm Springs, and take your first right to the gate.

PARKING: Please park facing the tennis courts next to the clubhouse. If all the spaces are full, park along the curb nearest the clubhouse door.

Among the agenda items will be the following. Items 3,4, and 5 are from District 5 Adjutant Don Pettyjohn:

City of Henderson Public Safety awards presentation postponed
Introduction - Shannon Tew, Army veteran, neighbor
"District 5 Picnic - 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 2, Sunset Park
Day of Service - Posts 983 and 12108 have not yet registered for the Day of Service. This is community service that we do to help the community and veterans. https://todaysvfw.org/day-of-service/ use this link for information and registration. Your event must be during the month of May.
Membership - Needless to say, the District has still not hit 101%. Only Posts 10054 and 12198 have reached this year's goal. You only have 2 months to get there".

See you Tuesday!

Regards,
Larry

Larry Brower
Commander
Doc Enos VFW Post 983
(434)242-5069

04/08/2026

The following is from Jen Rogalin at Mission BBQ.
Hi Folks,

At MISSION BBQ, we believe every day is Armed Forces Day—but once a year, we dedicate an entire week to honoring the incredible men and women who serve and have served our country.

We’re proud to invite you to join us for Armed Forces Week, happening May 11th–May 16th at our Henderson location:

📍 MISSION BBQ – Henderson
375 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89014

Throughout the week, we’ll be recognizing each branch of our military with Military Appreciation Days, and as always, it’s our honor to serve a FREE sandwich to all Active Duty Military and Veterans as a small thank-you for your service:

Monday, 5/11 – Army
Tuesday, 5/12 – Marine Corps
Wednesday, 5/13 – Navy
Thursday, 5/14 – Air Force & Space Force
Friday, 5/15 – Coast Guard
Then on Saturday, May 16th, we invite all Active Duty Military and Veterans to join us for a very special event:

🇺🇸 “Lunch with the Heroes”
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎤 Live National Anthem at Noon

It’s always an incredibly meaningful moment as we come together to recognize and celebrate those who have served. We would be honored to have you there.

I’ve attached our flyer with all the details, and I would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word—whether that’s displaying it, forwarding it to your network, or sharing it on social media. The more people we reach, the more heroes we can honor.

Also, I’m currently looking for:

A military vocalist to perform the National Anthem live in uniform on Saturday
A Color Guard group to participate in the ceremony
If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please let me know—I’d love to connect.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for everything you do for our community. It would be our absolute privilege to SERVE you.

Proudly Serving Those Who Serve,
Jen Rogalin
MISSION BBQ – Henderson