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Greetings,! The column will be short this month to make room for the posting concerning the bus trip going to the capital forVeteran's Day on the hill. Consider taking part in the event, it provides an opportunity to show the politicians the strength of the veteran vote.! Fred Orlowski assumed his duties as Service Officer at the last post meeting. If you need updates on veteran issues attend a post meeting and he can provide assistance to you and answer any questions that you may have.! Post 1287 is sponsoring an event for area youth called KEEP KIDS OUTDOORS. The event is organized by former Winona mayor Jerry Miller and Keith Kuehl. It's focus is getting kids 9 to 13 years old interested in outdoor activities, hunting ,fishing, camping, hiking. Attendance will be limited to 75 kids. There wi l l be a s ign up sheet wi th all the information posted at the club. If you have children or grandchildren this sounds like a good thing.! Until next month,

Jim LukaszewskiCommander Post 1287

House Committee NewsAnnual Membership Event!! This is the last chance to sign up for the 2016 formal dining event at VFW Post 1287 on Saturday, February 6. This event is limited to VFW Post 1287 members and their spouses, and surviving spouses of deceased members. The meal is free, you only need to pay for your drinks. Reservations must be made by Sunday, January 31. You may phone in your reservation by calling the VFW at 454-1065 but to hold your reservation a $20 per ticket deposit is required. The deposit will be refunded in full the day of the event. When you make your reservations please let us know if you are having Prime Rib or Walleye.Guests are expected to wear their VFW dress uniform, military dress uniform, or comparable civilian attire. We recommend no blue jeans. The UW La Crosse ROTC cadets will be presenting the colors again this year. Post 1287 member, Merlin Lidtke, will have his amazing story presented during the eveningʼs program.! The bar closes to the public at 4:00 pm that day. Cocktails and social hour begins at 5:00 pm but you are welcome to arrive earlier. We move to the dining room at 5:45 pm and thatʼs when the program and meal begin so donʼt be late! We should be finished with the dinner and program by 8:15 pm. The bar is open to serve all your favorite drinks after the event.

Grilling Season Is Coming Up Fast!! Well, actually, grilling season is all year ʻround at the VFW! But we have some big events coming up this spring and weʼre needing to re-supply our charcoal reserves. If you enjoy the tantalizing aromas and flavors of our charcoal grilled delights, please think about a small monetary donation to help with our charcoal costs. You can bring the donations to Dustin at the club.

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! Bob Schultz in in Lake Manor in room 110. He fell after having knee replacement surgery and has hurt his back. Heʼll be there for some time yet.

! Introducing our new Service Officer, Fred Orlowske. Heʼs a retired veteran of Navy service during the Vietnam War. Heʼs a native of Winona having suffered through WSHS successfully.

He spent 18.5 years in Fastenal computer division before his

retirement. Heʼs available to help

with veteran related issues of various kinds.

To meet him and getacquainted, come to themonthly Post meetings.

Heʼll be there for you.

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Service Officerfor service officer help, call F r e d Orlowske at 507.313.9094 or forlowsk@gmail.com

Remember … if you want your Ten-Hut sent by e-mail, you must send your address to Mel Bailey at mclairbailey@yahoo.com .

The website has moved to it's permanent location on the Internet. www.vfwpost1287.org

Attention Veterans

! The Auxiliary met on January 19th with 5 members present. We have a new member, Jon Haugan.! An additional $200 was received in December in memory of Betty Shultz from her friends and family.! Poppies will be ordered for May. lWe will order uniform blouses next month.! Cakes for the January 22nd fish fry will be donated by Linda, Jean, Marianne, Grace, Christine, and Lou.! The Auxiliary made a motion to donate $200 to John Heaser to help with medical expenses for his wife.! Val won the burger attendance prize.! We will meet again on Tuesday February 16th at 7pm.! Respectfully submitted,

Jean BellmanSecretary

Attention Burger Night Fans!! Fat Tuesday is on February 9 and we will feature our popular Mardi Gras Burger in addition to the regular burger menu. The Mardi Gras Burger has been a big hit each year and features a toasted Bloedows bun spread with Zydeco Sauce (mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, mustard), hamburger brushed with a Root Beer Glaze (root beer, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, garlic & onion powder), then topped with Mardi Gras Slaw (green and red cabbage, onion, fennel, sweet bell pepper, blue cheese, & dressed with vinegar, mustard and olive oil). Always delicious!! Jake and the SGM will be bringing out the charcoal grill for burger night on February 23rd. Enjoy the aromas of summer even in the winter while filling up on our delicious burgers!

One More Tailgate Party!! Join us for the last football tailgate party of the season on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7. We will have a variety of hot and cold appetizers from 2pm until game time, or until the food is gone, whichever comes first! Itʼs free! Kickoff for Super Bowl 50 is at 5:30 pm.

Help With the Ten-Hut!! Every Thursday following the Auxiliary meeting the VFW hall becomes the printing and assembly point for the Ten-Hut newsletter. Itʼs not hard work and the conversation canʼt be beat. Come in at 9:00 am to assist with the task and enjoy the company and the work. We promise you will be done before lunch! ! A reminder about assembling the newsletter is on the post calendar. Come on down!

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Auxiliary News

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Remember: Post meeting room available free to non-profit groups for use in approved non-profit activities.

Remember: The Club is here to serve your needs, even when another activity is in progress in the Post meeting room.

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Lindsey Tracy Katy Sam Kelly Alyssa shy Addie Sammi

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The meeting room can be set up to accommodate GRAND occasions or whatever might be the need.

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Purple Heart Bricks! An anonymous donation has been made to Winonaʼs Purple Heart Chapter to fund the purchase of bricks around the Purple Heart Monument. If you or a family member are eligible please contact a member of the Purple Heart Chapter or stop in at the VFW for o rde r fo rms fo r the b r i cks . Remember to consider family who were WWI and WWII veterans.

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Save the Date!! Lent begins Wednesday, February 10, and our Friday night meals will feature fish and seafood through Easter. Weʼll have Fish Tacos on February 19 followed by the “Best Fish Fry in Town” on February 26. ! St. Patrickʼs Day falls on a Thursday this year and we will, of course, celebrate with a Corned Beef and Cabbage meal prepared by everyoneʼs favorite Chef, Julie Kulas! Itʼs on March 17 from 5pm-7pm. If youʼre feeling the luck of the Irish that day, go ahead and try our pull tabs and raffles! ! Enjoy the 3rd Annual Easter Breakfast on Saturday, March 26, the day before Easter. The Easter Bunny has cleared his schedule to visit with gifts for the kids! Look for a new and improved breakfast menu to celebrate Easter. If you are willing to help serve the meals or clean off tables we promise you a private audience with the Easter Bunny! Let Maggie know if you can help.

House Committee Report! 2015 ended on an even better note than 2014. Our sales increased by $20,000 and our final profits were almost 4 times what they were in 2014. The checkbook balance is $4,000 healthier and the insurance savings is $3,000 ahead of last year. Thanks goes to Dustin and his staff and all the volunteers who make the VFW a great destination for food and events.! There is still money from gambling to use before summer for improvements to the kitchen and hall. The dishwasher has started to have problems so Dustin will contact Hobart to see what costs will be involved in fixing it. We will use the rest of the money to start replacing chairs in the hall. ! The county completed the yearly kitchen and bar area inspection at the end of December and we passed with flying colors once again. They offered us a couple of suggestions for improvements which we always appreciate to help us continually improve our food service operations.

Annual Membership Event!

! This is the last chance to sign up for the 2016 formal dining event at VFW Post 1287 on Saturday, February 6. This event is limited to VFW Post 1287 members and their s p o u s e s , a n d s u r v i v i n g s p o u s e s o f d e c e a s e d members. The meal is free, you only need to pay for your drinks