DECEMBER 2011 Meeting

The next meeting of Post 80 will be held Tuesday, December 6 @ 1900 in the VFW Hall.

VETERAN'S DAY 2011

There are a wide variety of commemorative activities scheduled for this 11/11/11.

SAT NOV 5 - Topsfield Parade - Members are asked to form up at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church NLT 1030.

SUN NOV 6 - Appreciation Breakfast - Sponsored by the First Church, Ipswich, the free breakfast is provided to any veteran starting at 0830.

WED NOV 9 - Memorial Hall - A commemorative plaque will be attached to Memorial Hall, the former home of Post 80, in a ceremony starting at 1200.

FRI NOV 11 - Ipswich Parade - Members are asked for form up at the Veteran's Memorial on South Main Street NLT 1030.

SUPPORT FOR THE IPSWICH FOOD PANTRY

The Post will initiate two programs in support of the Ipswich Food Pantry this year:

1. Members have voted to provide turkeys, or cash in lieu of turkeys, to the Pantry for Thanksgiving.

2. The annual Ipswich Veteran's Food Drive will be conducted from November 25 - December 22. Boxes located in the lobby of the VFW Hall will collect food donations from veterans and other concerned citizens for the benefit of the Pantry.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

The Post has been invited, again this year, to participate in the welcoming of the WREATHS ACROSS AMERICAN caravan enroute to Arlington National Cemetary. Members are urged to meet at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Monday, December 5 @ 1100 for the ceremonies. More infomation about WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA can be found at: http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.