VFW Post 2667

  It was a great day as we remembered those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.  Richard Stender once again emcee'd the program as we  remembered Coweta County's WWI Honor Roll. It's 100 years since they went off to fight in the War to end all wars . Afterwards we opened the Coweta Veterans Club to the public where they got to share lunch with local veterans. Here's a few of the people who showed up.  We offer a big thanks to everyone who donated, worked, and supported the program.

The Newnan High School History Department presented a check from their Veterans Support 5k held on Armed Forces Day. They presented a check for $12,000 to help support local veterans. Steve Quesinberry and Frankie Henderson present the check to VFW Post 2667 Commander John Skinner during our Memorial Day program.

One of the great things about Buddy Poppy drives is the chance to get out in the community and meet people. This young lady spent years as a stewardess and, for a while, worked charter flights taking soldiers to & from Vietnam. Flights to Vietnam were understandably quiet. But she said the flights home, when she would announce they were in US airspace, would have the plane rocking with enthusiasm and excitement.

Thanks to everyone who came out to help us place flags on the graves of local veterans. This is just some of those who came to help out.

Commander John Skinner presented awards at the East Coweta HS Marine Corps JROTC awards tonight. As usual, they put on an outstanding progrom.

Burger King is a national sponsor of the VFW's Unmet Needs program. Since 2007, Burger King franchisees and their customers have contributed over $4.3 million to the VFW Unmet Needs program. Their generosity has been put to work, directly assisting more than 4,100 veterans and military families who came face-to-face with unexpected financial difficulties. #ThankBK

At last count we had at least 27 VFW and Auxiliary members out here running, walking, working, supporting... And that doesn't count the Legion, SAL, Legion Aux and Marine Corps League members. Great turn out!

Past All-State Post 2667 Commander Willis Byrd installs Post officers for the 2017-2018 year. Show are Post Commander John Skinner, Post Sr Vice Commander-Elect Doug Roberson and Post Jr Vice Commander Tom Fetchet. Congratulations All!

Auxiliary officers for 2017-18 ready to be installed... Pictured are Christina Mathis, Auxiliary President (installing), Carla Krajna-Cane - Sr Vice President, Russ Mathis, Jr Vice President, Jenni Parnell - Treasurer, Janet Alford - Secretary, Sharon Harkins - Chaplain, Jenny Schmidt - Conductress, and Brandy Swentor - Trustee. 

Keller-Williams chose the Veterans Club playground for their RED Day project and we are very thankful. Great job KW! Thank-you! They also made some improvements to our "shed" and cleaned up the stage/deck.

Congratulations to Samantha Clark, Arnall Middle School and John Garner, Newnan High School for being Teacher of the Year for VFW Post 2667 in Newnan. Both won at Post, District and State Levels. Jr. Vice Commander Tom Fetchet presented them with their District Awards at the School Board Meeting. (Photos by Janet Alford, VFW Auxiliary 2667)

Accepting awards and all our Post/Auxiliary participants at the meeting. Congratulations to Commander Skinner, our incoming District 5 Commander, and Comrade Billy Alford, the District Surgeon-Elect.

We had an excellent time at this event. Maj Hendrix & MSgt Cox manage an excellent awards program. Post Jr Vice Commander Tom Fetchet presented the awards. The two cadets in the picture are Nicol A. Vanegas, who received the Scholastic Excellence, and Jeremy A. Collins, who received the Military Excellence award. Well done, cadets!

Comrades Jack Howard (pictured) and Steve Parker presented the Colors at the Newnan/Coweta County National Day of Prayer at Wadsworth Auditorium. (also pictured, Cheree Stevens from the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR]).

Post Surgeon Billy Alford at Golden Corral collecting for Camp Corral - a week at camp for children of wounded, ill, injured or fallen military families. Only a few weeks left to reach our local goal of sending 10 children. Please stop by and help.

Did you know that May 1st is Loyalty Day in the USA? Celebrate your love of our country!