CURRENT CHOW / MWR (morale welfare & recreation)

Tuesdays are Taco Tuesdays

 

Wednesdays are Karaoke Wednesdays AND Wing Wednesday ($1 wings members only)

 

Fridays are pool Tournaments (sign up starting @ 6 PM)

Fri Jan 30 @ 6PM Marine Chili Soup Cook Off 

Entries in NLT 6:00PM. We will supply the electric, you supply the crockpot/Instant Pot filled with yumminess.

$5 to enter 

$5 to vote or basically only $5 for all you can eat soup and chili HOLLA! Votes to be counted at 7PM.

Prizes for top 3 places

Thu Feb 5 @ 6PM Car Show Committee first meeting

Sun Feb 8 Super Bowl Party @ 6PM

Details TBD

Sat Feb 14 @ 3PM PAWS/VFW Polar Plunge

For details see below or Facebook

Sat Feb 28 @ 6PM Euchre Tournament

Sign up via Facebook or let Ron or Melissa know

 

SCUTTLEBUTT

PAWS Humane Society and Wilmington VFW Post 6710 to partner for a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Polar Plunge

Wilmington VFW Post 6710 and PAWS Humane Society are holding a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 14, beginning at 3 p.m., to benefit both organizations.

The event will take place at Wilmington VFW Post 6710 and will feature local veterans braving cold water plunges as donations are made. Community members are encouraged to attend, make a donation, and watch as veterans take the mid-February plunge for a good cause. Attendees may also sponsor their favorite veteran for multiple plunges with additional donations.

In addition to the polar plunge, the VFW will have its full menu available for the community to enjoy during the event, and stay warm while veterans take a cold plunge.

All proceeds raised will be shared between PAWS Humane Society and Wilmington VFW Post 6710.

PAWS Humane Society which serves the Wilmington area is a no-kill, volunteer-based nonprofit animal welfare organization. The organization operates a pet adoption center housing both cats and dogs, providing shelter, food, medical care, and daily socialization. All animals are examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

Funds raised for the Wilmington VFW Post 6710 will be used to improve accessibility for local disabled veterans. Planned upgrades include paving the gravel parking lot, improving the entrance and walkway, and renovating restroom facilities to better accommodate veterans with mobility challenges due to their service and sacrifices.

RECRUITING DRIVE THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY

Current members who recruits a new regular VFW member (not auxiliary or social):

1. For each new annual member, current member will get 3 free drink chips once approved.

2. For each new lifetime member, current member will get 6 free drink chips once approved.

Wanna sweeten the pot for them? We’ve partnered with 1st Class Athletics Gym in downtown Wilmington (by UDF) to offer a Gym Membership promotion:

1. Applicants for a new annual membership (not auxiliary or social) who bring in proof of a paid gym membership will get 25% off their first years VFW dues & three $10 off food and beverage date night coupons for use at the Post.

2. Applicants for a new lifetime membership (not auxiliary or social) who bring in proof of a paid gym membership will get $100 off the VFW annual dues for their age group & six $10 off food and beverage date night coupons for use at the Post.

Gym offers 15% off for veterans and 2 MONTHS FREE when you buy a whole year.

https://www.facebook.com/firstclassathleticsofohio/

https://www.firstclassathleticsofohio.com/

So get the word out or share this post with any fellow comrades who have been on the fence about joining. This is a great offer and will only be valid through the end of February #gettingswole

https://www.wnewsj.com/2025/12/22/wilmington-vfw-first-class-athletics-partner-for-veteran-fitness-initiative/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TELL YOUR STORY

The Post and Clinton Massie Schools are partnering to capture members' stories to be published at a later date.  Veterans would simply need to sit down for a structured interview with Clinton Massie's brightest.  

This is a great way to mentor and offer guidance to the next generation of sailors, airmen, soldiers, and Marines thus honoring some of the VFW Core Values:

-Promote patriotism

-Honor military service

-Serve our communities

-Promote a positive image of the VFW

If interested contact Ron King at the post or send us a Facebook or "X" message #stillserving

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT FOR FACEBOOK

If you know of an upcoming anniversary (day, week, or month is fine) of something that occurred or you got to witness during your individual military time, we want to highlight you and your storied military career, no matter how long or short it was to the rest of the Post. If you have any pictures commemorating that event, that is even better.

If interested in being highlighted or you want to shine the light on someone else, contact Ron King at the post or send us a Facebook or "X" message. He will work with you to edit it down to a readable post of a few lines.

FLAG RING OF HONOR GUIDANCE

Show pride in your service and unit!

-ANNUAL veteran members can buy at own expense, ONE 2’ x 3’ flag showcasing their branch, unit, ship, base, or conflict they wish to be associated with.

-LIFE veteran members can buy at own expense, TWO 2’ x 3’ flags showcasing their branch, unit, ship, base, or conflict they wish to be  associated with.

-Flags hung in order of receipt, ring of honor style, starting above the first  "slot machine”. Give flags to the commander for posting. 2’ x 3’ flag is small but offers the ability to put up more flags (+/- 100 members).

-Fully customizable option on Amazon for $20.35 (flag & shipping). If you need help with order, see trustee Ron King.

-Final flag approval at commander's discretion (with officer vote as needed).