Jr. Vice Commander Ed Jividen accepted a large plaque with individual plates listing the names of volunteers
who donated time and expertise toward the remodeling project. In the photo below, Ed holds up the plaque honoring the volunteers.
Proudly Serving Those Who Served
P. O. Box 303, 3836 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526, U.S.A.
304-757-9766
Post # 9097 Grand Re-Opening Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday night’s (2/23) grand re-opening at VFW 9097 in Hurricane could only be
called an overwhelming
success. Around 100 people turned out to create a standing-room only
celebration for the Post’s major
remodeling.
Post Commander Bill Lambert welcomed members and guests to the new facility and
Past State Commander
Don Kinnard was on hand to present a series of special recognition awards.
Lambert also recognized the
leadership of Sr. Vice Commander Raymond Lewis. Lewis was instrumental in
re-organizing and energizing the
Post 9097 Honor Guard. The Honor Guard has served in a number of funerals
and at events such as the
Memorial Day and
Veterans Day events. The Honor Guard will present colors during the
grand opening
ceremonies for Hurricane’s new Wal-Mart Super Center at 7:30 a.m. on March 7th.
Each of the officers and directors for the VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and Men's Auxiliary were also introduced (pictured below)
Jr. Vice Commander Ed Jividen accepted a large plaque with individual plates
listing the names of volunteers
who donated time and expertise toward the remodeling project. In the photo
below, Ed holds up the plaque honoring the volunteers.
Scott Smith was awarded a framed Certificate of Appreciation for his service and
donations in support
of the Post and its members. Photo below.
Ed Jividen also received a personal “Spark Plug” award plaque. (photo
below) Commander
Bill Lambert credited Jividen’s
leadership and ability to organize and motivate the over 30 volunteers that were
involved in the remodeling of the Post Canteen.
Don Kinnard then surprised Bill Lambert with a plaque expressing Post member’s
appreciation for Lambert’s
service as Post Commander during 1007-2008.
Post members welcomed guests to the celebration followed by live music
as members and guests enjoyed the renovated facility.
Members were then treated to music from the band Legend and the dance floor was very crowded. (photo below)
Next photo, the band Legend performs at VFW 9097.
VFW Post 9097 is located at 3836 Teays Valley Road . The Post offers a
variety of memberships. Eligibility
for membership includes veterans, family members of veterans and guest
memberships. The Post mission is
to honor past veterans show served America by serving the living.
Members serve in a number of ways. Some examples include: providing
phone cards to active military
members currently serving on overseas missions; serving as hosts and volunteers
at the annual Ride For
the Wall (coming up May 14-28, 2008); providing donations to the new
Veterans Nursing Home in
Clarksburg; service to residents of the Veteran’s Home in Barboursville,
Thanksgiving and Christmas
food baskets to veterans in need, and so many other volunteer service
activities.
If you would like more information about joining VFW Post 9097, the Ladies
Auxiliary, Men’s Auxiliary or as
a Guest Member, please call the Post at
304-757-9766.
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For further information, please contact Post Commander Bill Lambert at 304-757-97666