Thursday, November 4, 2010

HOLIDAY PROJECTS

The Post has voted to initiate two community service projects in honor of the upcoming holidays.

1. In addition to our regular monthly food collection for the Ipswich Food Pantry, a special Thanksgiving collection with be held in conjunction with the VFW Post as was done last year. The collection will commence just before Thanksgiving and conclude just prior to Christmas.

2. A donation of $250. will be made to Ipswich Caring to provide Christmas gifts to needy town children.

VETERANS DAY PARADE

The annual Ipswich Veterans Day Parade will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Participants must form up at the Town War Memorial no later than 1030 hrs, with the ceremony to commence promptly at 1045 hrs. After the opening ceremony, the parade will march to the VFW Hall for closing ceremonies. Refreshments will be served.

DECEMBER 2010 - MEETING

The December meeting of Post 80 will be held on Tuesday, December 7 (Pearl Harbor Day) at 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall.