VFW Post 7909

09/02/2026

Raffle for the our wonderful bartenders. Drawing is September 5. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Come get yours while you can.

09/01/2026

An All-State & All-American Post 2024-2025
GLENN WRIGHT MEMORIAL POST
VFW POST 7909
6204 BLANDING BLVD7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-2814
(904) 778-7909

Post Happenings Schedule for the Week Beginning September 1, 2026

Tuesday,
VFWRG Meeting 1900.

Wednesday,
Poor Man's Supper: Supper is pasta casseroles, garlic bread, a vegetable and dessert by Kathy D. and crew. Supper is $6.00 and will be served from 1715 until we run out or the cooks get tired.
Bingo: Starts at 1800.

Thursday,
Supper (Pizza Night at the Big V) Pizza your way and salad by Tim and crew A Large Pizza is $12.00, a Small Pizza is $7.00 and Salad is $3.00. Supper will be served from 1730-1930.
Shuffleboard: Starts at 1800.
Entertainment: Karaoke with Kent starting at 1930.

Friday,
Supper: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7809)
Entertainment: Bob & Pat starting at 1930.

Saturday,
VFW7909 Potluck Tailgate: Bring your favorite dish.
Entertainment: Peggy & Hoss starting at 2000.

Sunday,
Breakfast: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Soft Tip Fun Darts: Starts at 1300.

Monday,
Pokeno & 10,000: Starts at 1000 with Linda (Lynn) and friends. BOTH men & ladies are cordially invited for a morning of fun, fellowship and the chance to win some "pocket change." If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! If you have a favorite board game or card game, bring it with you, and we'll try to incorporate it into the schedule of play! All are welcome!

Tuesday,
Lunch served by Jessica: Starts at about 1130.
VFW and VFWAux Meeting: Starts at 1900.

R E M I N D E R S:

Only authorized personnel are to adjust the thermostats at the Post! All others please leave them alone.

Use of foul language will not be tolerated at the Post!

Outside beverages are not allowed inside the Post!

The Post Calendar can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=73416
The Post Newsletter can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=74178
The Post Happenings can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=155305

Post Happenings is sent by Fran Cramer on behalf of the Post Commander from an unmonitored email address. If you have any comments or concerns, please address them to [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES

September
9/1 New Dawn Began (2010)
9/2 V-J Day (1945)
Japan Formally Surrenders (1945)
9/3 American Revolution Ended (1783)
9/10 Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron Est (1942)
USN Sea Cadet Corps Est (1962)
9/11 Patriot’s Day
National Day of Service and Remembrance
9/13 Grandparent’s Day
9/14 Ladies Auxiliary VFW Est (1914)
9/17 Citizenship Day
U.S. Constitution Approved (1787)
9/18 USAF Est (1947)
ANG Est (1947)
Office of SecDef Est (1949)
9/29 VFW Day/VFW Est (1899)

Labor Day (1st Monday)
POW/MIA Recognition Day (3rd Friday)
Gold Star Mother’s & Family’s Day (Last Sunday)

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Post Officers
Commander J.D. Steichen
Sr. Vice Avalier (Hamm) Fowlkes
Jr. Vice Namika Miller
Quartermaster Kemp (Lotto) Harris
Chaplain Ty Strong
Surgeon Hayden Faucett
Judge Advocate John Cornish
House Committee Aaron Ward

Auxiliary Officers
President Donna Garrett
Sr. Vice Janet Rovelli
Jr. Vice Leilani Jones
Treasurer Debie Tilley
Chaplain Kathy Wright
Conductor Kathy Danahoo
Guard David Wilson
Secretary Debbie Tilley

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7909,As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's

09/01/2026

Tailgate starts at 4pm. See you there!!!! 🏈🏈🏈

08/25/2026

An All-State & All-American Post 2024-2025
GLENN WRIGHT MEMORIAL POST
VFW POST 7909
6204 BLANDING BLVD7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-2814
(904) 778-7909

Post Happenings Schedule for the Week Beginning August 26, 2026

Wednesday,
Poor Man's Supper: Supper is hot dogs, fries, chips and dessert by the Military Order of the Cooties and crew. Supper is $6.00 and will be served from 1715 until we run out or the cooks get tired.
Bingo: Starts at 1800.

Thursday,
Supper (Pizza Night at the Big V): Pizza your way and salad by Celo, Kathy D., Christy, Ben Betty, and crew. A Large Pizza is $12.00, a Small Pizza is $7.00 and Salad is $3.00. Supper will be served from 1730-1930.
Shuffleboard: Starts at 1800.
Entertainment: Karaoke with Kent starting at 1930.

Friday,
Supper: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Entertainment: Peggy & Hoss starting at 1930.

Saturday,
Entertainment: Even Steven starting at 2000.

Sunday,
Breakfast: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Soft Tip Fun Darts: Starts at 1300.

Monday,
Pokeno & 10,000: Starts at 1000 with Linda (Lynn) and friends. BOTH men & ladies are cordially invited for a morning of fun, fellowship and the chance to win some "pocket change." If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! If you have a favorite board game or card game, bring it with you, and we'll try to incorporate it into the schedule of play! All are welcome!

Tuesday,
Lunch served by Jessica: Starts about 1130.

R E M I N D E R S:

Only authorized personnel are to adjust the thermostats at the Post! All others please leave them alone.

Use of foul language will not be tolerated at the Post!

Outside beverages are not allowed inside the Post!

The Post Calendar can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=73416
The Post Newsletter can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=74178
The Post Happenings can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=155305

Post Happenings is sent by Fran Cramer on behalf of the Post Commander from an unmonitored email address. If you have any comments or concerns, please address them to [email protected].

If you wish to be removed from this mailing list reply with “UNSUBSCRIBE”.

Post Officers

Commander J.D. Steichen
Sr. Vice Avalier (Hamm) Fowlkes
Jr. Vice Namika Miller
Quartermaster Kemp (Lotto) Harris
Chaplain Ty Strong
Surgeon Hayden Faucett
Judge Advocate John Cornish
House Committee Aaron Ward

Auxiliary Officers

President Donna Garrett
Sr. Vice Janet Rovelli
Jr. Vice Leilani Jones
Treasurer Debbie Tilley
Chaplain Kathy Wright
Conductor Kathy Danahoo
Guard David Wilson
Secretary Debbie Tilley

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7909,As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

An All-State & All-American Post 2024-2025
GLENN WRIGHT MEMORIAL POST
VFW POST 7909
6204 BLANDING BLVD7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-2814
(904) 778-7909

Post Happenings Schedule for the Week Beginning August 19, 2026

Wednesday
Poor Man's Supper: Supper is pork or chicken tacos, Mexican rice, refried beans and dessert by Kathy and crew. Supper is $6.00 and will be served from 1715 until we run out or the cooks get tired.
Cooties: Meeting at 1901.
Bingo: Starts at 1800.

Thursday
Supper (Pizza Night at the Big V): Pizza your way and salad by Kathy, Celo, Devin and crew. A Large Pizza or Cheezy Bread is $12.00, a Small Pizza or Cheezy Bread is $7.00 and Salad is $3.00. Supper will be served from 1730-1930.
Shuffleboard: Starts at 1800
Entertainment: Karaoke with Kent starting at 1930.

Friday
Supper: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, please contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Entertainment: Bob & Pat starting at 1930.

Saturday
Entertainment: Entertainment for the 80th is by Bob & Pat and Peggy & Hoss starting at 1930.

Sunday
Breakfast: Breakfast is by Marvin and crew. Breakfast is $8.00 and will be served from 0830-1100.
Soft Tip Fun Darts: Starts at 1300.

Monday
Pokeno & 10,000: Starts at 1000 with Linda (Lynn) and friends. BOTH men & ladies are cordially invited for a morning of fun, fellowship and the chance to win some "pocket change." If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! If you have a favorite board game or card game, bring it with you, and we'll try to incorporate it into the schedule of play! All are welcome!

Tuesday
Lunch with Jessica: Starts at about 1130.

VFWPost7909 Glenn Wright Memorial Post “80th Anniversary” August 22, 2026. Social Gathering will begin at 1600. Presentation and discussion will begin at 1700. Buffet Dinner will be at 1730. Food & drinks, raffles and fun all day long. No smoking in the post all day.

A note from our Commander:
A BIG thank you for all the hard work and the friends and family doing it. From me and many others expressing their appreciation for taking care of our post!

R E M I N D E R S:

Only authorized personnel are to adjust the thermostats at the Post! All others please leave them alone.

Use of foul language will not be tolerated at the Post!

Outside beverages are not allowed inside the Post!

The Post Calendar can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=73416
The Post Newsletter can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=74178
The Post Happenings can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=155305

Post Happenings is sent by Fran Cramer on behalf of the Post Commander from an unmonitored email address. If you have any comments or concerns, please address them to [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES

8/4 USCG Est (1790)
8/5 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) Est (1943)
8/6 Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima (1945)
8/7 Purple Heard Medal Est (1782)
U.S. DOD Est (1949)
Vietnam War Begins (1964)
8/9 Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki (1945)
8/10 Agent Orange Awareness Day
8/14 Navajo Code Talkers Day
End of War with Japan Announced (1945)
8/16 National Airborne Day
8/19 National Aviation Day
8/20 Civil War Ends (1866)
8/26 Women Win the Vote (1920)
8/29 USMC-R Est (1916)
8/31 Iraqi Freedom Ends (2010)
Spirit of ’45 Day (2nd Sunday)

If you wish to be removed from this mailing list reply with “UNSUBSCRIBE”.

Post Officers

Commander J.D. Steichen
Sr. Vice Avalier (Hamm) Fowlkes
Jr. Vice Namika Miller
Quartermaster Kemp (Lotto) Harris
Chaplain Ty Strong
Surgeon Hayden Faucett
Judge Advocate John Cornish
House Committee Aaron Ward

Auxiliary Officers

President Donna Garrett
Sr. Vice Janet Rovelli
Jr. Vice Leilani Jones
Treasurer Debie Tilley
Chaplain Kathy Wright
Conductor Kathy Danahoo
Guard David Wilson
Secretary Debbie Tilley

08/12/2026

An All-State & All-American Post 2024-2025
GLENN WRIGHT MEMORIAL POST
VFW POST 7909
6204 BLANDING BLVD7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-2814
(904) 778-7909

Post Happenings Schedule for the Week Beginning August 11, 2026

Tuesday
VFW/VFWAux Meeting 1900.

Wednesday
Poor Man's Supper: Supper is by Kathy W. and crew. Supper is ham salad sandwich or grilled cheese, potato soup or tomato soup and dessert for $6.00 and will be served from 1715 until we run out or the cooks get tired.
Bingo: Starts at 1800.

Thursday
Supper (Pizza Night at the Big V): Pizza your way and salad by Fran and crew. A Large Pizza is $12.00, a Small Pizza is $7.00 and Salad is $3.00. Supper will be served from 1730-1930.
Shuffleboard: Starts at 1800.
Entertainment: Karaoke with Kent starting at 1930.

Friday
Supper: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Entertainment: Peggy & Hoss starting at 2000.

Saturday
VFWRG: Love without Limits – Ride Without Limits. Breakfast at VFW included with your registration (1000) - $25 per rider and $15 per passenger.
Entertainment: Bob and Pat starting at 1900-2300.

Sunday
Breakfast: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Soft Tip Fun Darts: Starts at 1300.

Monday,
Pokeno & 10,000: Starts at 1000 with Linda (Lynn) and friends. BOTH men & ladies are cordially invited for a morning of fun, fellowship and the chance to win some "pocket change." If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! If you have a favorite board game or card game, bring it with you, and we'll try to incorporate it into the schedule of play! All are welcome!
House Committee Meeting: Starts at 6:30 PM.

Tuesday,
Lunch served by Jessica: Starts at about 1130.

VFWPost7909 Glenn Wright Memorial Post “80th Anniversary” August 22, 2026. Social Gathering will begin at 1600. Presentation and discussion will begin at 1700. Buffet Dinner will be at 1730. Food & drinks, raffles and fun all day long. No smoking in the post all day.

R E M I N D E R S:

Only authorized personnel are to adjust the thermostats at the Post! All others please leave them alone.

Use of foul language will not be tolerated at the Post!

Outside beverages are not allowed inside the Post!

The Post Calendar can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=73416
The Post Newsletter can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=74178
The Post Happenings can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=155305

Post Happenings is sent by Fran Cramer on behalf of the Post Commander from an unmonitored email address. If you have any comments or concerns, please address them to [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES

8/4 USCG Est (1790)
8/5 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) Est (1943)
8/6 Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima (1945
8/7 Purple Heard Medal Est (1782)
U.S. DOD Est (1949)
Vietnam War Begins (1964)
8/9 Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki (1945)
8/10 Agent Orange Awareness Day
8/14 Navajo Code Talkers Day
End of War with Japan Announced (1945)
8/16 National Airborne Day
8/19 National Aviation Day
8/20 Civil War Ends (1866)
8/26 Women Win the Vote (1920)
8/29 USMC-R Est (1916)
8/31 Iraqi Freedom Ends (2010)
Spirit of ’45 Day (2nd Sunday)

If you wish to be removed from this mailing list reply with “UNSUBSCRIBE”.

Post Officers
Commander J.D. Steichen
Sr. Vice Avalier (Hamm) Fowlkes
Jr. Vice Namika Miller
Quartermaster Kemp (Lotto) Harris
Chaplain Ty Strong
Surgeon Hayden Faucett
Judge Advocate John Cornish
House Committee Aaron Ward

Auxiliary Officers
President Kathleen Danahoo
Sr. Vice Donna Garrett
Jr. Vice Machelle Leverock
Treasurer Debbie Tilley
Chaplain Kathy Wright
Conductor Antoinette Heise
Guard Leilani Jones
Secretary Debbie Tilley
Patriotic Instructor Debbie Jolley
1st Year Trustee Margaret Latimer
2nd Year Trustee Debbie Jolley
3rd Year Trustee Leilani Jones

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7909,As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's

08/05/2026

An All-State & All-American Post 2024-2025
GLENN WRIGHT MEMORIAL POST
VFW POST 7909
6204 BLANDING BLVD7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-2814
(904) 778-7909

Post Happenings Schedule for the Week Beginning August 3, 2026

Tuesday,
VFWRG Meeting 1900.

Wednesday,
Poor Man's Supper: Supper is chicken tetrazzini, ham tetrazzini or pork and pasta and dessert by Kathy and crew. Supper is $6.00 and will be served from 1715 until we run out or the cooks get tired.
Bingo: Starts at 1800.

Thursday,
Supper (Pizza Night at the Big V No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Shuffleboard: Starts at 1800.
Entertainment: Karaoke with Kent starting at 1930-2330.

Friday,
Supper: Dinner will be baked lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert by Kathy and crew. Dinner is $11 and will be served from 1730 until 1930. We are in need of a few volunteers for this meal. If you can help, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Purple Heart Day: Ceremony begins at 1700.
Entertainment: Peggie & Hoss starting at 1930.

Saturday,
Entertainment: Even Steven starting at 2000.

Sunday,
Breakfast: No crew at this time. If you have a crew, contact the Post at (904) 778-7909.
Soft Tip Fun Darts: Starts at 1300.

Monday,
Pokeno & 10,000: Starts at 1000 with Linda (Lynn) and friends. BOTH men & ladies are cordially invited for a morning of fun, fellowship and the chance to win some "pocket change." If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! If you have a favorite board game or card game, bring it with you, and we'll try to incorporate it into the schedule of play! All are welcome!

Tuesday,
Lunch served by Jessica: Starts at about 1130.
VFW and VFWAux Meeting: Starts at 1900.

Cleaning Crew Needed – Saturday, August 8, 2026
We need all the volunteers we can get for Post cleanup, both inside and outside the building. Please come in and help on Saturday, August 8 from 1000 until
1400. Cleaning supplies will be provided, but bring gloves if you need them.

VFWPost7909 Glenn Wright Memorial Post “80th Anniversary” August 22, 2026. Social Gathering will begin at 1600. Presentation and discussion will begin at 1700. Buffet Dinner will be at 1730. Food & drinks, raffles and fun all day long. No smoking in the post all day.

R E M I N D E R S:

Only authorized personnel are to adjust the thermostats at the Post! All others please leave them alone.

Use of foul language will not be tolerated at the Post!

Outside beverages are not allowed inside the Post!

The Post Calendar can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=73416
The Post Newsletter can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=74178
The Post Happenings can be found here: https://vfw7909.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=155305

Post Happenings is sent by Fran Cramer on behalf of the Post Commander from an unmonitored email address. If you have any comments or concerns, please address them to [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES

8/4 USCG Est (1790)
8/5 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) Est (1943)
8/6 Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima (1945
8/7 Purple Heard Medal Est (1782)
U.S. DOD Est (1949)
Vietnam War Begins (1964)
8/9 Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki (1945)
8/10 Agent Orange Awareness Day
8/14 Navajo Code Talkers Day
End of War with Japan Announced (1945)
8/16 National Airborne Day
8/19 National Aviation Day
8/20 Civil War Ends (1866)
8/26 Women Win the Vote (1920)
8/29 USMC-R Est (1916)
8/31 Iraqi Freedom Ends (2010)
Spirit of ’45 Day (2nd Sunday)

If you wish to be removed from this mailing list reply with “UNSUBSCRIBE”.

Post Officers

Commander J.D. Steichen
Sr. Vice Avalier (Hamm) Fowlkes
Jr. Vice Namika Miller
Quartermaster Kemp (Lotto) Harris
Chaplain Ty Strong
Surgeon Hayden Faucett
Judge Advocate John Cornish
Adjutant
House Committee
1st Year Trustee
2nd Year Trustee
3rd Year Trustee

Auxiliary Officers

President Donna Garrett
Sr. Vice Janet Rovelli
Jr. Vice Leilani Jones
Treasurer Debie Tilley
Chaplain Kathy Wright
Conductor Kathy Danahoo
Guard David Wilson
Secretary Debbie Tilley
Patriotic Instructor
1st Year Trustee
2nd Year Trustee
3rd Year Trustee

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7909,As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America's