March 2021 NEWSLETTER – VFW POST 4412
VFW AUXILLIARY RIDERS GROUP
Commander – Ken Vaughan President – Sheila Sweatland Director – Jim Young
Sr. Vice – Bill Katilus Sr. Vice – Roz Hontz Asst Director – Dale Cloutier
Jr. Vice – Dale Cloutier Jr. Vice – Tommy McCready Secretary – Martha Young
Quarter Master- Ken Malone Treasurer – Ann Marie Cloutier Treasurer – Rene Van Mensel
Judge Advocate – Dan Kowalewski Secretary – Valerie Stanton Sgt. at Arms – Ron Clemo
Chaplin – Dan Kowalewski Chaplin – Kathy Vaughan Road Captain – Ron Gardner
Post Adj – Mark Nelson Patriot Inst. – Kim Dawson Chaplin – Roger Carlton
Surgeon – Susan Putney Guard – Shawn Fairbanks
Service Officer – Mike Radziewicz Conductress – Donna Mier
Officer of the Day– John Mier 1stYr. Trustee – Linda Behrendt
1st Yr. Trustee – John Schifone 2nd Yr. Trustee – Gene Cadden
2nd Yr. Trustee – John Mier 3rdYr. Trustee – Betsy Mort
3rd Yr. Trustee – Wayne Tuttle
House Committee Canteen Manager Post Location
Chairman – Dale Cloutier Jackie Martin 9734 Dick Street
Hudson, FL. 34669
Members Kitchen Manager Hours
Dale Cloutier Danny Lewis Sal Sun – Thurs: 11P – 11P Bill Katilus John Gudavich Hours Fri – Sat: 11A – 1A
Ken Malone Mike Radziewicz Tue -Sat 4p-8p PHONE Ken Vaughan Sun - 4p-8p 727-697-1602
Commander’s Message
Greetings to You All,
First off, I want to extend my thanks and gratitude for the well wishes and prayers I have received from all of you. I have really missed coming into the post and visiting with everyone and hopefully the docs will get me to where I can be more mobile soon.
As promised, we now have new entrance doors with really neat logos installed for the post. The canteen doors are push to access if needed and the hall entrance doors will also have push to access installed within the next two weeks. This has been a priority for us to get completed and a big thank you to Dale Cloutier and Bill Katilus for getting this done.
In addition to the doors, we have been wanting to redo the big mural on the stage wall so it has the correct logos for the VFW, Auxiliary and Riders and to also highlight that we are an All-American Post. Kudos again to Dale Cloutier and Bill Katilus for their time and hard work to get this completed.
Our next big project is to remodel the vestibules on both entryways. The interior set of doors will be removed and the old carpet will be replaced with ceramic flooring and the walls will be redone with tongue and grooved pine. This will eliminate the hassle of a second set of doors and provide a more naturally lighted and welcoming entry to our post.
Our goal is to make everyone proud of our post and to provide a friendly and safe environment for you to come and enjoy yourselves.
On a different note, we will have nominations for post officers at our March membership meeting. We will then have any further nominations and then our post election at the April meeting. I would like to encourage all post members to come and participate in electing those who you want to manage our post for the next year.
May you all have a great month of March and I look forward to seeing and visiting with you at the post.
With Respect To You All,
Kenny Vaughan
Commander
VFW Post 4412
Post Website ---- VFW4412.org
Post email --- Post4412@VFWFL.org
VFW Auxiliary President’s Message
Hello everyone,
What a busy month we’ve had here at 4412. At our last meeting, we honored a Young
Marine, Henry Shoep, with a $500.00 scholarship. Henry is 17 years old. He has worked hard
with college credits on top of and early completion of High school credits. Henry has reached
the current rank of Young Marine Staff Sargent and still currently volunteers for community
service at various locations. He has also enlisted in the Marine Corps. He scored 96% on his
ASVAB test, and has been given any MOS of his choice. He is set to ship out in October after
completing his associate’s degree. Thank you to all of you that participated in making Henry and his family feel welcome.
On Feb. 13 th, the 4412 Riders had their annual Valentine’s Day poker run. What a great turn
out. The Riders and the Auxiliary worked side by side to make this event a success. Way to go
team! Our Steak Night Date Night dinner was a great success! JK Crum did a great job
entertaining everyone. We are considering having a once-a-month dinner with entertainment.
Let us know what you think.
On Feb. 17 th, we were honored with a visit from our VFW National Commander, State Commander, and District Commander. The Post and the Auxiliary provided a wonderful lunch in their Honor.
On March 17 th, Post 4412 will be celebrating ST. Patrick’s Day. We will be serving corned
beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and dessert for dinner. There will be music and Raffles. We
will be in need of volunteers for this event. Please watch for signup sheets on the door by the
pool table.
Our Friday night bake sales and 50/50 are doing great! We are always looking for bakers and
volunteers. If interested please see any auxiliary officer.
I would like to thank all of you who have volunteered you time, and those who have participated and supported our events. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
Proudly serving our Veterans,
Sheila Sweatland
Auxiliary President,
Riders Group Director’s Message
What a Great Time everyone had at our Valentine’s Day Poker Run on February 13th. Baskets, Food, 50/50, Music, and more! The Embry Brothers Band did an awesome job as Always! Thank You to everyone who made it a Great Success!
Fort McCoy Picnic March 20th KSU@9:00AM
The Fort Myers after party is March 27th, 1:00PM till???????? It will be held at Jim & Martha Young’s house. It is for ALL members of the Riders Group and ALL the folks who went on the Fort Myers Weekend Run. See me for details.
We have scheduled the 3rd Annual Cedar Key Run for April 9th thru 11th. Everyone is invited! See one of the Riders for details.
You don’t need a Therapist if you own a Motorcycle!
What’s going on this month:
Rider’s Shotgun Bingo 1st & 3rd Friday
Fort McCoy Run on March 20th
Fort Myers Party on March 27th
Rider’s Members Dinner/Meeting on March 17th
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
Jim "Living The Dream” Young
Rider’s Group Director
727.243.2942
Facebook = VFW4412Riders
Post 4412 New Members
Please welcome the new members listed below to our family here at 4412. When you see them please introduce yourself and help us to make them feel like this is their home away from home.
New Post Members:
Drew Elliott
Devin Fairbanks
Hector Gomez
Richard Humber
Gillyette Soffner
New Auxiliary members:
Betsy Powell
Post 4412 Canteen Specials
Monday
11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bloody Mary’s $3.00
11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Buy 1st drink and get second drink only free when
wearing Post 4412 apparel or pins
Tuesday
11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Well drinks $2.50
Wednesday
11 p.m. to 7 p.m. 16 oz. draft beers $1.50
Thursday
11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bucket of 5 Domestic Beers $10.00
Friday
11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Miller Lite and Bud Lite bottles $2.50
Buy 1st drink and get second drink only free when
wearing Red Shirt
Post 4412 Bulletin Board
Wednesday, March 17
We will be having a St. Patrick’s Day dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. that will consist of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, dessert and coffee. There will also be great entertainment by Christine Wear your green and come celebrate with us!!
VFW Booster Club - In the Spotlight
VFW Boosters voluntarily make donations. Donations can be in honor of or in memory of a loved one. All donations are utilized to help outset expenses in communications, newsletters, and other post needs.
Names listed below are donors name, the month, and year they last donated. Suggested minimum donations are $10 yearly but can be given in any amount. Thank you VFW Boosters. Your donations are deeply appreciated.
February 2021
Kathy Vaughan in memory of Walter Hudnall
September 2020
Gene and Nikki Cadden
Dale and Ann Marie Cloutier in memory of AWS1 Johnathan R. Clement US Navy
Jim (Road Dog) and Barb Faunce
Sandy Gage in loving memory of John Gage Squad 51
Roz Hontz in memory of Bill Hontz
Bill Katilus and Laura Cody
Ken Malone in memory of Carla Malone
Ken Malone in memory of Kip Humphrey
Mark Nelson
Curtis and Georgia Martin in memory of Arthur E. Martin
John and Donna Mier
Kenneth and Kathy Vaughan
Dan and Bonnie Kowalewski
John and Donna Gudavich in loving memory of John’s brother Tom Gudavich
November 2020
Pete Morales in memory of his sister Carmen
