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ROSCOE VFW POST 2955 & VFW AUXILLARY
September 2026 Monthly Newsletter
Notes from the Editor Jeffrey Weaver:
As we welcome the month of September, we want to thank all our members, volunteers, and friends for your continued support of the VFW Post 2955. We had two successful events with our Corn Roast and Jami Cox Memorial Ride. We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing month with family and friends.
Stay safe!
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Random Thoughts:
If you drop soap on the floor, is the floor clean, or is the soap dirty?
If Apple made a car, would it still have Windows?
Clapping is just violently high-fiving yourself because you like something.
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VFW and VFW Auxiliary Monthly Meetings
The Auxiliary holds its monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month at 6PM at the Post home.
The VFW holds its monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 6PM at the post home.
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From Commander Gene Mund: Last month when posting the rundown of new and existing officers for 2026, I forgot to list Billy Graves. My bad. It was not intentional and I apologize for the oversight. Billy is on the board and was re-elected as President of the Board.
All four of the fans in the bunker have been replaced with new updated exterior fans.
On August 8th many members of Post 2955 along with several Auxiliary members attended the ceremony at LZ Peace in Rockford to honor the addition of Ross Stenberg’s name to the Agent Orange Memorial. Following the ceremony, a luncheon was served at the Post in honor of Ross. Turnout was impressive and the food and snacks were great.
The Post Wi-Fi network has struggled to connect out in the Bunker area beyond the bar service. A new extender has been installed so the network extends well beyond the former dead zone. Many thanks to Erin Weaver for her working knowledge of our problem and her solution to update our system. Thanks Erin.
A big round of applause for all the volunteers who donated their time and energy to the success of the annual corn roast on the 22nd of this month. Response to the event was robust to say the least. The expanded menu of cheeseburgers added to the existing menu was a big hit seeing them cooked fresh on the grill. We had such a beautiful day for the corn roast you couldn’t help but have a great time. A big thank you to Top Die and Mike Cleland for the use of the corn roaster.
As expected, the Jaimie Cox Memorial Run was a huge success on the 28th of August. Jaimie, a police officer slain in the line of duty, served his community and country with distinction. Starting the day with breakfast at the Post Home. Participants could eat breakfast before and after signing up for the run. Many volunteers complimented the event. Col. Dave Dreager delivered a moving prayer just before, “Kickstands Up”. With police escort, the run began on schedule. Remembering Jaimie for his service was the main theme and the event delivered.
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From Auxiliary President Kathy Rohda: Thanks to all the support from my VFW Family during my loss.
Thanks for all Auxiliary Members for helping with the Corn Roast.
The Quilts of Valor is here at the Post on 09/11/2026 at 6PM. Come early for Burger Bombs and then the event.
We had two new members work the Meat Raffle. Thank you for a good job.
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Burger Bombs: Our famous Burger Bombs, specially grilled by Rick and Mike, are available from 4PM to 7PM every Friday until September.
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Sloppy Joe Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wienie / Brat Wednesdays, Italian Beef Thursdays
Come in each weekday for a great meal at the VFW, served by our fantastic bartenders, Monday through Thursday from 11AM to 2PM. Stop in any weekday for some great food!
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Horseshoe Leage Continues: The horseshoe league continues Wednesday nights at 6: 30PM and runs through September. If interested in participating or more information, please contact Matt Austin. Food is offered on Wednesday night for purchase.
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Blood Drive: Another successful VFW/Rock River Valley Blood Drive!
We just completed another successful VFW-Reach-Rock River Valley Blood Drive! We had 93 appointments, welcomed 5 brand new donors, and collected a life saving 76 units of blood with the potential of saving 228 lives. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make the drive a success.
We are always looking for volunteers to help with the VFW Blood Drive. Volunteers receive a donor list and help by calling donors to remind them about the blood drive and set up appointments.
If your interested in helping, please contact Mike O’Briend: 815/978-7357 or Kayla Cotone: 815/543-0861.
Every volunteer makes a difference. Thank you for supporting out blood drive!
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Meat Raffle: A regular activity sponsored by the VFW/Auxiliary is the Meat Raffle, held every Saturday afternoon from 2:00 ‑ 4:00 PM. During this activity, eight (8) packages of meat are raffled off, with the first number drawn winning a package of meat, the second number drawn winning pull‑tabs, and the third number drawn winning $3.00. This occurs for eight rounds, after which there may be two packs of (25) pull-tabs each, and a 50/50 raffle, with the winner awarded half of the money collected for that round. At the conclusion of the Meat Raffle, all non‑winning tickets are thrown together, and three tickets are drawn, the winners choosing from a $20, a $10, or a $5 bill.
The Auxiliary hosts the Meat Raffle the first & third Saturdays of each month; if there is a fifth Saturday in the month, the Auxiliary works that Saturday also. The VFW works the remaining Meat Raffles each month. So come on down, enjoy the fun and camaraderie, and DON’T FORGET YOUR FRIENDLY BARTENDER!
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Charles Dickens walks into a bar and orders a martini. The bartender asks, “Olive or Twist?”
A ghost walks into a bar, and the bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve spirits here.”
A man walks into a bar and notices a steak hanging from the ceiling. The bartender says, “If you can jump up and touch it, drinks are free. If you miss, you pay for everyone’s tab.” The man shakes his head and says, “No thanks, the steaks are too high.”