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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1223, Ladies Auxiliary & Mens Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1223, Ladies Auxiliary & Mens Auxiliary VOL.VOL. 38 4 JANUARY, 2008 37 NO. NO. 10 March/April

COMMANDERS CORNER
by Jason Hicks
Greetings Comrades, It is hard to believe that winter is almost over and for once there is not a spring flood on the horizon. I hope the spring finds all of you in good health and spirits. We have had a very successful winter at the Club, Thank you Crystal for continuing to do such a good job. Also we could not do what we do without the volunteer help we get here, from Monday night burgers to Saturday morning breakfasts, so a big thanks to all Volunteers. I am proud to announce that we will be hosting a membership dinner on March 25th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The meal is free to all members and their guest (limit of one guest per member). The menu is: Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and garlic toast. The food will be prepared by the Dilworth Lions. So come on down to the Club and enjoy a good meal for free. Also a big thank you to our Post Color Guard, Roger Christopherson runs a tight ship for this sacred duty. The color guard conducts between 3-5 military funerals per week, also included are various requests for the color guard at ceremonies and parades. Our next venture will be at Sno-cross at the nd rd Buffalo river race track, March 2 and 3 . th th On April 28 and 29 We will be sponsoring Loyalty days for 9th District. Commander Dave Coalwell and President Gail Brekke will be recognized for a job well done. In closing please remember our brave men and women who are serving overseas protecting us from those who wish us harm. Yours in Comradeship,

PRESIDENTS CORNER
by Karen Haugen

Spring is just around the corner, what a wonderful winter we have had. I hope March is just as nice as the past few months. March 25th we will be hosting a Membership Dinner, see Commander Jason's article for all the details. Our next district meeting is in Crookston, on March 10th, if you would like to join us please give me a call. It is always great to get together with our sisters around the district. I am never afraid to take their ideas and suggestions and try them at our home post. I hope you will consider joining us for a meeting here in Dilworth, they are very interesting, and it is a great time to hear about all the projects our Auxiliary is involved with. The meetings are the 2nd Thursday at 7:00. If you would like to volunteer to help out there are several opportunities. We host bingo at the VA hospital once a month, we work with the Jr. Girls Unit, and we cook and serve dinners every Wednesday night. Just let me know what you would be interested in helping with. We will be hosting Loyalty Days April 28th and 29th, and the joint Testimonial for our District 9 Commander Dave Coalwell and our District 9 Auxiliary President Gail Brekke. There will be lots of opportunities to volunteer with preparations leading up to the weekend, and on both Saturday and Sunday. Please call me if you are interested in helping out. Would you like to receive the newsletter via email rather than mail? Send me your email address and we will get you on the list, Karen@gomoorhead.com. My goal is to get save enough money from printing and postage to go back to sending the newsletter out monthly. Hope to see you at our next meeting! Keep our Veterans and their families in your prayers. Respectfully Karen Haugen 701-367-1518

April 2012
SUNDAY
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April Fools Day

MONDAY
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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY
5 Bingo - 2:30
Steak Fry 5 - 7:30 $8.00

FRIDAY
6

SATURDAY
7
Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 8 - 11 AM $5.00

Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

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3 4 BBQ BURGER NIGHT Bingo - 2:30 1/3 lb Pork Loin BURGERS $1.50 TACOs $1.25 FRIES 1 - 7:30 PM Bingo $2.00 Onion Rings Tx Holdem - 7 PM 6:00 5 - 7:30 10 11
POST MEETING 8:00 pm

Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7:00

Karaoke 13

$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

Easter Sunday Closed

9 BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30 16
BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30
$50 DRAWING

12 Mens & Ladies

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Bingo 2:30 TACOs 1 - 7:30 PM

Tx Holdem - 7 PM

Liver and Onions

Bingo - 6:00
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Aux. Meeting 7:00pm

Bingo - 2:30 Steak Fry 5 - 7:30 $8.00

Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7:00

Karaoke 20

$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

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Mens Aux Pancake Breakfast 8 - 11 AM $5.00

15

Jr. Girls Meeting 1:30pm

Bingo 1:30 & 5:00
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17 Bingo - 2:30
TACOs 1 - 7:30 PM
Tx Holdem - 7 PM

19 Bingo - 2:30 Steak Fry 5 - 7:30 $8.00 26 Bingo - 2:30 Steak Fry 5 - 7:30 $8.00

Hot Turkey Sandwich Bingo 6:00

25

Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7:00

Karaoke 27

$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

23
BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30

24 Bingo - 2:30
TACOs 1 - 7:30 PM
Tx Holdem - 7 PM

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Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

29

Meatballs & Gravy Bingo 6:00

Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7:00

Karaoke

Bar Opens @ 3:00 No Bingo Post Function Loyalty Days

Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

30 BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30

Steak Fry Every Thursday 5 - 7:30 - Only $8.00 Shrimp & Chicken also available

GRILL ORDERS: FRIDAYS 5:00 T0 7:00 PM SATURDAYS 11:00 TO 2:30 PM & SATURDAY 4:00 TO 6:00 PM (Winter Months) SUNDAYS 12:00 TO 2:30 PM & 4:00-6:00 pm CLUB HOURS SATURDAY 11:00AM TO 1:00AM Sunday 12:00 noon-1:00AM Mon-Fri 1:00PM - 1:00 AM

1223 CLUB NEWS

MENS AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS CORNER by Joshua Haugen
Another winter season has come to pass, with just a few decent snow falls all was pretty calm this year. I only had to bring the snow blower out once this year, and you will not hear me complain about that one bit. The Men's Auxiliary had the pleasure of helping out with bingo at the VA on the 16th of February along with the some of the Junior Girls and the ladies Auxiliary. I would have to say it was a pleasure to help and look forward to helping out in the future. I would like to thank everyone for coming out to our pancake breakfasts, with each passing month our numbers continue to grow. We are hoping to return to the numbers we once had, but are still more than happy with how many people we are serving. Please pass the word onto your friends and neighbors. This money is used to support local programs. As a reminder our pancake breakfasts are always the 3rd Saturday of the month, 8AM to 11AM. The cost is $5 a plate, 2nds are free, and children 5 and under free. The Men's Auxiliary is once again hosting the Cowboy Up Kick Off. The event will be on May 5th. We work with the Cowboy Up Committee in running this all day event. Breakfast is served from 8am to 11am with the silent auction running throughout the day. We will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, pasta salad and chips for dinner, starting at 4 and serving till 7:30. We have Karaoke to follow that evening, 8:00 till midnight. All the money raised at this event goes to the Roger Maris Cancer Center. I hope to see everyone down for the day and enjoy the auction, food, and entertainment. I wish everyone a happy and dry spring season Step up to serve our Veterans! Josh Haugen Men's Aux President

CLUB NEWS by Crystal Hughes

March has arrived and with that spring is right around the corner and also St. Patrick's Day. On Saturday March 17th we will be having GREEN BEER, a 12oz. Glass for $1.00. It will go from 4:00 until close. Earl's famous Corn Beef and Cabbage will also be available from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The cost for the meal will be $5.00. We will have some party favors for you to enjoy. Tuesday night we have our Texas Hold-em that begins at 7:00 p.m. April brings us the Easter Bunny and with that the club will be closed Easter Sunday, April 8th. On Wednesday April 11th Fran will be cooking up her Liver and Onions. Be sure and mark that on your calendar as many have mentioned that they forgot about it last time!! On April 28th and the 29th we will be hosting District 9 Loyalty Days. Saturday April 28th the club will not open until 3:00 p.m.. With NASCAR starting again, stop in and watch it with your friends and try your luck at picking the race winners. KITCHEN Monday night burgers, Tuesday Taco's, Wednesday night the Ladies Auxiliary serves meals 5 to 6:30, check the calendar for the menu. Thursday nights we will also be adding shrimp to the menu so you will have your choice now between a great steak or luscious shrimp (don't forget you get a drink along with your meal) Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can order off the menu during bingo hours. Pizzas are always available from the bar. I wish you and your families a Happy St. Patrick's Day and Easter. Hope to see you soon at your Dilworth VFW. We have specials everyday for your enjoyment, so come down as the prices are the best in town. In closing, remember our veterans, for what they have done and continue to do for our country. They appreciate the support that you give to your Club and Post. Hope to see you soon!!! Loyally, Crystal

Jr. Girls
Our Jr. Girls are busy making jewelry to sell at the Department convention in June. We are looking for a couple of parents that would be able to go to the convention with us. Please contact Joann Lien, 701-388-1563 or Karen Haugen, 701-367-1518 if you are interested in attending the convention. The meeting in April will be moved to the 3rd Sunday, due to Easter being on the 2nd Sunday. Please consider having your daughters or granddaughters join the junior girls. Their eligibility requirements are the same as an auxiliary member, and the age is 5 to 16. We are always looking for educational opportunities for the girls to participate in, if you have any suggestions please let us know. Respectfully Joann Lien and Karen Haugen

St Patrick Days Activities

$1.00 - 12ox Glass of Green Beer Corned Beef & Cabbage $5.00 4:30 - 7:00

1223 OFFICERS
Commander Jason Hicks President Karen Haugen Earl Felland Ouartermaster Sandi Cross Aux. Treasurer 701-200-6147 Cancer Chairman 605 19th St E., West Fargo, ND 58075 Roger Christopherson Post Surgeon Veterans Family Support Chair Joann Lien 701-388-1563 Joann Lien 701-388-1563 Membership

V.F.W. POST 1223 1505 Ctr Ave W Dilworth, MN 56529

NO-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 371 Moorhead, MN

Post Phone
Bingo Hot line # MEMBERSHIP Post Auxiliary 2011 725 821

233-6100 233-4786
2012 586 781

The 1223er: A Bi-Monthly Publication Issue Date: March, 2012 Veterans of Foreign Wars & Auxiliary of Albert E. Johnson Post 1223 1505 Ctr Ave W., Dilworth, MN 56529

March 2012
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

All Wednesday Night Dinners start at 5:00 PM and go Till gone Cost is only $6.00
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THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Bingo 2

2:30

SATURDAY 3 Biscuits &

Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 Steak Fry Bingo @ 7:00 5-7:30 Karaoke $8.00
Mens & Ladies Aux. Meeting 7:00pm Bingo - 2:30
Steak Fry 5 - 7:30 $8.00

Gravy Breakfast 8 - 11 AM - $5

$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo: 1:30 & 5

Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

11

Jr. Girls Meeting 130pm

Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

18

Bingo 1:30 & 5:00

Bingo 1:30 No Evening Bingo
Membership Dinner 5:30
25

5 BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30 12 BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30 19 BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30 26 BURGER NIGHT 1/3 lb BURGERS $1.50 $1.25 FRIES $2.00 Onion Rings 5 - 7:30

6 Bingo 2:30 7 Lasagna TACOs 1 - 7:30 PM Tx Holdem - 7 PM Bingo 6:00 13

POST MEETING 8:00 pm

10

Early Bird $1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo @ 6:30 Bingo @ 7:00 Bingo 1:30
Karaoke 16
No Evening Bingo

14 BBQ Ribs

15

17

Early Bird Bingo @ 6:30 Bingo - 2:30 Bingo Steak Fry Bingo @ 7:00 6:00 5-7:30 TACOs Karaoke 1 - 7:30 PM $8.00 20 23 22 21 Bingo Bingo 2:30 Hamburger Early Bird 2:30 TACOs Steak Bingo @ 6:30 1 - 7:30 PM Steak Fry Bingo @ 7:00 Bingo 5-7:30 Karaoke 6:00 $8.00 29 30 28 27 Bingo Bingo 2:30 Meatballs Early Bird 2:30 & Gravy Bingo @ 6:30 TACOs 1 - 7:30 PM Steak Fry Bingo @ 7:00 Bingo 5-7:30 6:00 Karaoke $8.00

Bingo 2:30

Mens Aux Pancake Breakfast 8 - 11 AM $5.00

See newsletter for details

$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo: 1:30 & 5:00

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$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo: 1:30 & 5:00

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$1.25 Chili @ 11:00 Bingo: 1:30 & 5:00