Magnolia VFW Post 12213

08/30/2026

Yellow Rose is now at Kelly’s Irish Pub! 🍺☘️

Our flagship SMaSH IPA is available in cans at this Austin local favorite. Stop in, crack open a Yellow Rose, and raise a glass. 🍻

Here's to another great place to find Lone Pint.

08/30/2026

KNOW YOUR 2026-2027 VFW RESOURCES:
A new VFW year means new officers, new chairs, new responsibilities. That's why you've been seeing Department of Texas training, schedules, resources and other information rolling out as we begin the new year. We're building the toolkit to help you succeed in your role!
And now, THE 2027 PODIUM IS AVAILABLE DIGITALLY.

Updated annually following the National Convention, the Podium contains the VFW's current:
Congressional Charter
National Bylaws
Manual of Procedure
Ritual

It's the most important reference in your VFW toolkit. Stay on top of the changes and make sure you're working from the current Podium.

Log in to your account on the official VFW National Website: https://id.vfw.org/Account/Login
Go to My VFW.
1️⃣ Select Member/Post Resources
2️⃣ Select Bylaws: Training, Forms & Templates
3️⃣ Open the first dropdown menu
4️⃣ Select the 2027 Podium Edition to download

KNOW YOUR ROLE:
Updated national leadership guides for Commanders and Quartermasters can be found in your national account farther down under the Training dropdown.

The Texas Department has Member Training available every year:
◼ in person
◼ scheduled classes- such as district training
◼ zoom
◼ on demand- in our training portal located in your member portal

KNOW WHERE TO GO:
Department of Texas Website: https://www.texasvfw.org/
Your hub for Department information, programs, forms, events, and resources

KNOW YOUR ACCOUNT:
Department of Texas Member Portal (accessible through the website)l: https://portal.texasvfw.org/
Your access point for member-specific information and resources

KNOW WHAT'S COMING:
Keep up with what's happening throughout the year by following our media channels and website!

Start prepared. Stay informed. Serve with confidence.

08/30/2026

Is that…… our Quartermaster in the latest Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW magazine? 😂👀
Congratulations Ms. Heidi!
District 17 is beyond proud!💪🏼
👏🏻👏🏻

08/30/2026

08/20/2026

Choose to be prepared to save a life!

Join Texas VFW's Su***de Prevention Chair Jack Bruso in this September Challenge, encouraging every Post to have at least one member complete a recognized su***de prevention training or host a training for the Post and community.

Plan ahead for September as the nationally recognized su***de prevention awareness month and consider partnering with your local VA Su***de Prevention Coordinator, Vet Center, county mental health authority, or another qualified instructor to bring training directly to your members.

Training options include:
• VA S.A.V.E.
• QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
• ACE (Ask, Care, Es**rt)
• ODB (Operation Daily Battle) training
• Other approved su***de prevention or gatekeeper training

Need assistance with a training?
Contact: Su***de Prevention Chair
Jack Bruso
[email protected]

Su***de prevention starts with connection, and it grows through education. The more Veterans who know how to recognize warning signs and respond with confidence, the stronger our Posts and communities become.

If your Post completes this 1st Month's Challenge, share your photos and tag Texas VFW so we can recognize your commitment to saving lives.

***deprevention

08/11/2026

Be there for your Buddies!

08/11/2026

Time to check on your Comrades! Connections saves lives!

A buddy check is more than asking, "How are you?"
It's taking a few moments to intentionally connect with a fellow Veteran and paying attention to how they're really doing.

CONNECT by reaching out.
NOTICE changes in behavior or routine.
ASK honest questions and listen.
ACT if they need support-don't leave them to face life's challenges alone.

A buddy check doesn't require the perfect words. It simply requires showing up.

If your buddy is in crisis, help is available 24/7 through the Veterans Crisis Line.
Call or text 988, then Press 1, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

***deprevention

07/04/2026

Join us Friday, July 3, as we kick off America's 250th with the release of America 250 American Cream Ale.

Led by our friends at No Label Brewing Co. in partnership with Lone Pint Brewery and the Magnolia VFW, this special collaboration beer honors our veterans while celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

We'll be pouring it starting at noon, then keep the celebration going with Jukebox Bingo and a gift card raffle from 6 to 9 PM.

🍕 Saucy On The Fly will be serving all evening.

Raise a pint, support our veterans, and help us kick off 250 years of freedom. 🍻