District III Meeting Saturday Dec 14th
December/10/2024 12:29 PM Filed in: District Meetings
VFW Post 6796 will be hosting the District III meeting this Saturday, December 14th, 2024. The Post will be open at 8am, with meeting set to begin at 10:00 a.m.
The District III Meeting will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at VFW Post 6796. Post 6796 is located at 9179 Garland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75218. The telephone number is 214-327-9565. Face covering is optional. Our state representative is State Jr Vice Commander Benny Guerrero Jr. The District III Joint Meeting will begin at 10:00 am. A joint lunch with the Auxiliary will be held at $10 per plate starting at 11am.
The full PDF is available for download here.
The District III Meeting will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at VFW Post 6796. Post 6796 is located at 9179 Garland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75218. The telephone number is 214-327-9565. Face covering is optional. Our state representative is State Jr Vice Commander Benny Guerrero Jr. The District III Joint Meeting will begin at 10:00 am. A joint lunch with the Auxiliary will be held at $10 per plate starting at 11am.
The full PDF is available for download here.
Pearl Harbor Day
December/10/2024 12:04 PM Filed in: Post Events | Post Improvements
Pearl Harbor Day was commemorated by our Post on Saturday December 7, 2024. Post officers and members joined us in remembrance. Post Adjutant Ron Rogers delivered the speech and Post Judge Advocate Clayton Hosterman lead the prayer in memory of our lost comrades. We had over 30 members of the Post and Auxliary in attendance.
Today, we gather to remember a day that forever changed the course of history—December 7th, 1941. On this “date which will live in infamy,” brave men and women faced an unthinkable attack at Pearl Harbor. In the face of devastation, they demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and sacrifice.
This solemn day reminds us of the cost of freedom and the unyielding spirit of those who stand to defend it. Let us honor the lives lost, the survivors who carried the burden of that day, and the generations that rose to rebuild and fight for a better future.
As we reflect on this chapter of history, may we recommit ourselves to preserving peace, supporting those who serve, and ensuring the sacrifices of the past are never forgotten. Today, we remember. Today, we honor. Today, we pledge to never forget.
Following the memorial we got back to work for our Post GI Party. Thanks to all who showed up and helped us clean up the Social Hall, Game Room and Storage shed.
The following day, Rene Morales and his family held a toy drive for Children's Hospital in honor of Baby Natalie. The back corner of our social hall is accessible again and already being put to great use-on Sunday this was Santa's corner. Rene and his granddaughter, Carissa!
Today, we gather to remember a day that forever changed the course of history—December 7th, 1941. On this “date which will live in infamy,” brave men and women faced an unthinkable attack at Pearl Harbor. In the face of devastation, they demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and sacrifice.
This solemn day reminds us of the cost of freedom and the unyielding spirit of those who stand to defend it. Let us honor the lives lost, the survivors who carried the burden of that day, and the generations that rose to rebuild and fight for a better future.
As we reflect on this chapter of history, may we recommit ourselves to preserving peace, supporting those who serve, and ensuring the sacrifices of the past are never forgotten. Today, we remember. Today, we honor. Today, we pledge to never forget.
Following the memorial we got back to work for our Post GI Party. Thanks to all who showed up and helped us clean up the Social Hall, Game Room and Storage shed.
The following day, Rene Morales and his family held a toy drive for Children's Hospital in honor of Baby Natalie. The back corner of our social hall is accessible again and already being put to great use-on Sunday this was Santa's corner. Rene and his granddaughter, Carissa!
Post GI Party
December/06/2024 10:46 AM Filed in: Post Improvements
Tomorrow morning we are having a GI Party at the Post starting at 10:00 am. We need volunteers to help clean our kitchen, remove broken items and clean out the Social Hall, hallways and storage unit. Our members have voted to remove unserviceable, unsightly and abandoned items and tomorrow we are going to get the job done!
Volunteers will receive two Good Soldier drinks and much appreciation. The Patio bar will be open from 1-4 pm and rumor has it that we will have specials on hand.
We guided the 30 yard dumpster into place this morning, so we are ready to roll, rain or shine!
Tear Down That Wall!
November/13/2024 11:19 AM Filed in: Post Improvements
The Canteen Bar Wall has been modified to allow servers to enter and exit from both sides now. This project was 100% funded by volunteers, both time and materials. Thanks to all of you who assisted! To complete this job we needed plumbing, demo, carpentry and electrical work. We are not quite complete (some more lighting and finishing touches, but we are functional and ready to use the new entry for setting up the Patio bar for this Saturday's Adult Daycare and M*A*S*H night.
Yesterday Stu arrived on site to begin the cut out.
After a few measurements came the first cut
Then the second
Bryan Kitching joined Stu for some more measuring
The big reveal
And the first delivery by Carrie Roy
No need to alter our existing cabinetry, all our bartenders easily fit beneath the new opening.
And then some more electrical work. Bryan Thornton added a quad outlet on the inside of the bar wall and a dual on the customer facing side.
The last piece will be to add dimmable LEDs so the bartenders can have better lighting where they need it. Coming soon.
Yesterday Stu arrived on site to begin the cut out.
After a few measurements came the first cut
Then the second
Bryan Kitching joined Stu for some more measuring
The big reveal
And the first delivery by Carrie Roy
No need to alter our existing cabinetry, all our bartenders easily fit beneath the new opening.
And then some more electrical work. Bryan Thornton added a quad outlet on the inside of the bar wall and a dual on the customer facing side.
The last piece will be to add dimmable LEDs so the bartenders can have better lighting where they need it. Coming soon.
Veterans Day Recap
November/13/2024 10:35 AM Filed in: Post Events
VFW Post 6796 participated in the Dallas Veterans Day Parade this past Monday which was held at Fair Park this year. Beau Mitchell graciously provided a 48 foot trailer and drove us along the parade route. According to all who have ridden on the deuce, he was a much smoother driver than the current commander with his FMV (former military vehicle).
Doug Sanders provided transportation for the breakfast crew.
Traditional field chow including SOS, scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes. Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke had her first "canned" breakfast.
Line up and set up chairs
And off we went, flags flying
Our intrepid riders had fun
Children waving
The nearly empty review stand...
Rhea with our Post Poster
And that was it. Twenty minutes, a beautiful day, and no one fell off the trailer. Three of our riders were first timers, including our very own Susan Soch and Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke, who had a blast and apparently was live-casting.
Meanwhile, back at the Post we readied food for vets and our families. Thanks to Mark D$ for donating the brisket and sides and to Ron for donating and cooking brats, Logan who cooked the brisket, Sandra, Susan and Mike for being the A-Team of the Kitchen. A special shout out to Sprouts Farmers Market for delivering delicious sandwich trays, deviled eggs (gone so quickly) and more! They also donated a $100.00 gift certificate to the Post. And thanks to so many others who contributed during the day and asked me to not put their names out.
Doug Sanders provided transportation for the breakfast crew.
Traditional field chow including SOS, scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes. Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke had her first "canned" breakfast.
Line up and set up chairs
And off we went, flags flying
Our intrepid riders had fun
Children waving
The nearly empty review stand...
Rhea with our Post Poster
And that was it. Twenty minutes, a beautiful day, and no one fell off the trailer. Three of our riders were first timers, including our very own Susan Soch and Jerry Greene's daughter Brooke, who had a blast and apparently was live-casting.
Meanwhile, back at the Post we readied food for vets and our families. Thanks to Mark D$ for donating the brisket and sides and to Ron for donating and cooking brats, Logan who cooked the brisket, Sandra, Susan and Mike for being the A-Team of the Kitchen. A special shout out to Sprouts Farmers Market for delivering delicious sandwich trays, deviled eggs (gone so quickly) and more! They also donated a $100.00 gift certificate to the Post. And thanks to so many others who contributed during the day and asked me to not put their names out.