Welcome Home Veterans Spaghetti Dinner

March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. VFW Post 12141 celebrted a day early with a well received spaghetti dinner at the Mt. Jefferson Rifle, Archery and Pistol Association's (RAPA) facility. Thank you RAPA for the use of your facilities!

What a GREAT evening we had. Well over 175 people attended. Many thanks to all who joined in the bidding wars for all the merchandise that was donated. You made this the BEST fund raising event in our post history! THANK YOU!

And a VERY SPECIAL thanks to all the merchants and businesses who donated items and/or cash for the event. We could not do what we do without you!

We would also like to thank the following (1) Joe Davis and Black Bear Diner for the outstanding food, (2) County Commissioner Kelly Semmelink for his auctioneer talents and entertainment, (3) New Basin Distillery for lubricating our wallets and (4) Central Oregon Cups and Cake for the great deserts and that wonderful Red Velvet cake (yes I (Len) was high bidder for it).

What do we do? Assist veterans in need with things like wheel chair ramps, rides to medical appointments, financial aid, veteran benefit education, etc.

Additionally (and perhaps even more important) this support from the community enables us to offer scholarships to middle and high school students through our Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests. Home schooled students are encouraged to participate also.

Again, Thank You!

AND we had a VERY special Guest of Honor all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas. The Veterans of Foreigh Wars Auxiliary President Lois Callahan!