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ROSCOE VFW POST 2955 & VFW AUXILLARY
August 2026 Monthly Newsletter
Notes from the Editor Jeffrey Weaver:
As we welcome the month of August, we want to thank all of our members, volunteers, and friends for your continued support of the VFW Post 2955. We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing month with family and friends.
August is packed with events at our post! Join us FRIDAYS, for Burger Bombs where you can enjoy great food, fellowship, and drinks. August 7th is Burger Bomb night where every Burger you purchase are entered to win 1 of 5 Corn Roast Tickets for an entry to win up to $1,000!
Corn Roast is August 22, 2026 from 11AM to 3PM. Raffel tickets can be purchased at the bar (prizes $1000, $750, $500, $250, + 12 baskets minimum). Food is available for cost day off with the meal choosing 1 protein (Burger / Hot Dog / Corn Dog) included pasta salad, corn, and dessert.
Jami Cox Memorial ride is August 29, 2026 starting at 8AM. Come show your support!
Stay safe!
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Random Thoughts:
Why don’t lobsters share their food? Because they are a little shellfish.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
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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: New officers took office at the board meeting held on 06/30/2026. Gene Mund was re-elected as Commander, the new Senior Vice Commander is Mark Friedenower, Junior Vice Commander remains Garret Nesheim, Jeff Weaver is Adjutant, and Terry Walker is Quartermaster. The remaining members are Rubin Hernandez, Morrie Buffo, and Marc Hulbert.
On 06/25/2026 a dinner and roast held at the Post Home for outgoing Adjutant Tom Cleland. He has decided to relinquish some of his duties as board member and Post Adjutant. A remarkable 36 years of service of continuous service to Post 2955. Many thanks to Tom for so many years of dedicated service.
A few more adjustments made to the gaming area have provided a few more square feet for patrons. It appears the added square feet are being utilized. No plans are in the works to move anything going forward.
Flood lights have been installed in the hall entering the newly christened Brandon Rowe Hall entrance focusing on the sign.
In our continuing efforts to improve our curb appeal, the horseshoe shed has received its first coat of paint. The plan is to paint the shed going forward with camouflage theme.
The outdoor fans in the bunker have begun to fail due to weather and age. Two of the four have been replaced with two more to go. Work should be completed by the end of July.
Going forward August 8th will see one of our former members’ names added to the wall at LZ Peace in Rockford. Ross Stenberg’s name will be added to the Agent Orange Memorial.
The prize provided by J&J Gaming jointly with the post is a Blackstone Flat Grill. The lucky winner is Jenny Breaux who will be awarded the prize. The next major prize will be announced soon.
From Auxiliary President Kathy Rohda: Hello Brothers and Sisters: I want to thank you all for electing me as your president for the 2026-2027 year. I look forward to a great year as we work together to help our veterans and their families and the community.
The 1st Father’s Day Cook-out was a huge success and thank-you to everyone that organized, cooked, and helped in any way. It was much appreciated.
Last week we had a funeral luncheon for a life member and again thanks to everyone that helped.
The post is still looking for volunteers for the Corn Roast on August 22.
We still need assistance running raffles and we are willing to help you learn. Thank you to Natasha for creating an online volunteer sheet where people can sign up to help.
I hope that everyone is staying cool as Mother Nature has other ideas on the weather forecast
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School Supply Grant: The Roscoe VFW and the Auxiliary are happy to announce that the pickup for the $60.00 gift will be ready to pickup on 07/10/2026. See the bartender for pickup of your grant.
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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. August 7th is Burger Bomb night where every Burger you purchase are entered to win 1 of 5 Corn Roast Tickets for an entry to win up to $1,000!
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Sloppy Joe Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wienie / Brat Wednesdays, Italian Beef Thursdays
Come ins 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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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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I invented a new word: plagiarism.
Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
My wife asked me if I preferred to be buried or cremated. I said, “Surprise me.”
I told my doctor that I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places.
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Save the Dates
August 15, Reschedule Golf outing, Sign up at the canteen for $80.00 per person at Beaver Creek
August 22, Annual Corn Roast, Purchase raffle tickets for $10.00 to win prizes and money!
August 29, Jaimie Cox Memorial Bike Ride.
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