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CDR Jack E. Carleton VFW Post 2111 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States,

299 I Street, Chula Vista, CA, 91910-5622. Phone: 619-422-1262 Fax: 619-869-8672

Bugle Newsletter Volume 18, Issue 02 February 2018

Happy St. Valentine’s Day - 14th

2010 through 2016 Department 1st Place Winning Newsletter for a Large Post

2010 and 2011 National 2nd Place Winning Newsletter for a Large Post

Home Post of the State Inspector/State Training Committee - Chuck Anfuso

Home Post of the State Board of Financial Review Committee - Russ Eseltine

Home Auxiliary of the State Sr Vice President - Ellie Mello

Home Auxiliary of the State Soloist - Julia Price

Home Auxiliary of the District 1 Soloist - Cecilia “CC” Bennett

Bugle Newsletter February 2018

Post Officers Post House Committees/Chairman

Commander Brett Taylor 1 Year House Ed Hamilton (Chairman)

Senior Vice Cdr Dan Bauer 2 Year House Larry Schultheis II

Junior Vice Cdr Andy Baker 2 Year House Ronald Keyser

Quartermaster Russ Eseltine 3 Year House Jim Bennett

Chaplain Dennis Everett 3 Year House Larry Young

1 Year Trustee Jeffrey Connor Post Entertainment Committee Chairman

2 Year Trustee Chuck Anfuso Entertainment Chairman Brett Taylor

3 Year Trustee Jeffrey Decker

Adjutant (Appointed) Dan Bauer Post Committees and Chairman

Judge Advocate (Appointed) Chuck Anfuso Color Guard Captain Dan Bauer

Surgeon/Service Officer

(Appointed) Hank Schanstra OOD (Appointed)

Auxiliary Officers Adopt-A-Unit Brett Taylor

President Lupe Duggins Americanism Andy Baker

Senior Vice Carlos Fernandez Buddy Poppy Andy Baker &

Brett Taylor

Junior Vice Kathryn Goulart Building Gail Polk/ Ed Hamilton

Treasurer/Secretary Ellie Mello Burgers & Beans Dan Bauer

Chaplain Cecelia “CC” Bennett Flags Chairman Jeff Decker/Andy Baker

Conductress Cynthia Schilling JROTC (Major) Richard Kiehl

Guard Debra Fiddler Kitchen Chairman Jim Stephenson

Patriotic Instructor Danielle Keyser Law Enforcement/FF/EMT Lou Chiodo

1 Year Trustee Kathryn Goulart Legislative Brett Taylor

2 Year Trustee Judy Oliver Membership Hank Schanstra

3 Year Trustee Maureen Casper National Home Dennis Everett

Auxiliary Chairman Patriot Day Dan Bauer

Buddy Poppy Carlos Fernandez POW/MIA Brett Taylor

POW/MIA Patricia Birmingham Reports Brett Taylor

Teacher’s Award Jerry Forbes Websites

VFW District 1 Website https://vfwd1.org VOD/Patriot’s Pen Jerry Forbes

VFW Department of CA www.vfwca.org Vet School Visit Program Jerry Forbes

VFW California Auxiliary www.lavfwca.org Veteran’s Walk

VFW National https://www.vfw.org Ways and Means Dan Bauer

VFW National Auxiliary https://vfwauxiliary.org Meetings

Calendar Meeting 2rd Thursday 5:15 PM

Canteen Hours Post Officers Meeting 2rd Thursday 5:30 PM

Monday - Thursday 10 AM – 10 PM Auxiliary 2nd Thursday 6:30 PM

Friday 10 AM – 1 AM Entertainment 2nd Saturday 9 AM

Saturday 10 AM – 1 AM House Committee 2nd Saturday 9 AM

Sunday 9 AM – 10 PM Ways & Means 2nd Saturday 9 AM

Club Manager Jim Stephenson Post 3rd Thursday 6:30 PM

Assistant Club Manager

Club Bookkeeper Assistant Lisa Natividad

Bugle Editor Russ Eseltine [email protected] 619-585-9342

Web Master Daniel Bauer We‘re on the web www.vfwpost2111.org


Commander’s Message Auxiliary President’s Message

Comrades, Brothers and Sisters,

As stated in January’s Bugle, our

Comrade and Auxiliary Officer nomi-

nations for the 2018-2019 year is fast

approaching. Next month, we will

nominate those individuals that we as

a Post members, believe can lead our

Post in all its endeavors for the next

operational year. Some of you may

have a list of nominees or an idea about nominating a specif-

ic person for a position, while some may be content with just

accepting the outcome of the nomination and election pro-

cess.

Just a little advice to those who plan to participate in the

nomination process. Look at the overall body of work that

an individual has on his/her resume regarding service to our

Veterans and displayed willingness to continue serving our

Post. Nominations should not be a popularity contest and

personal bias should not enter in to the equation. In the end,

what matters the most is that the individuals are commitment

to our Veterans and our Post, and will be able to carry out

the duties for that particular position as outlined in VFW National By-laws.

Likewise if you are a nominee, don’t just accept the position

because “nobody else wants it” or just to fill a spot. Ensure

that you can fully make the commitment of time and person-

al effort. I’m challenging all Post Comrades who are able, to

attend our March 15th Post meeting for nominations and our

April Post meeting for elections. If you are considering

throwing your hat into the ring as a nominee but can’t attend

the meeting, please make your desires known to someone

who has your verbal authorization to speak on your behalf

AND, provide a written statement of nomination acceptance

to any current elected Post Officer. Finally, if you choose to

just accept the outcome and not participate, please support

those officers who are ultimately elected.

These are exciting times and the decisions we make will

determine the direction of our Post for the next year. There

will likely be a turnover of officers in some positions, so

your participation in this upcoming process is KEY!

GO TEAM!

Respectfully,

Brett Taylor

Commander, VFW Post 2111

Hello Sisters, Brothers, Com-

rades, and Friends,

Yes it’s been another whirlwind

couple of weeks for the Auxilia-

ry in the month of January. We

were honored to have both our

department president and depart-

ment commander here to visit us

for the Official Visit to District

1. They were amazed of the work that is taken place at next

step service dogs in Escondido for our veterans. They visit

many post and auxiliaries while they were here. They were

fed well by all and the Hawaiian theme banquet was great.

Then of course it’s down to the Don Diego Post where they

both had to earn their sombrero by drinking at least one shot

of tequila. The following weekend we were off to the C of A

meeting held in Sacramento. I have never left those meet-

ings without learning something new. It’s also great to see

all your friends from up and down the state of California. As

I write this newsletter, at this moment, I’m at Stand Down

North in Vista this weekend. I will be able to report more in

the March newsletter. All I can tell you now, it’s been in-

credible.

Membership is working hard to get us at 100%. We’re not

there yet. Again we need your help also. If your dues are not

paid very soon you will no longer be a member of the auxil-

iary in good standing. If you let your dues laps then you

have to start all over again as a new member. We need you

as a member because you count when we take our numbers

to Washington and fight for the benefits of our veterans,

after all that’s why we are here.

I am so happy to announce that Tiny is bringing back the

rummage sale. She has set it for March 16th. There’s a flyer

with all the information. We need your donations and re-

member all the money we receive all goes to the veterans

programs. I want to thank you now for cleaning out all your

closets and garages for this event.

We had a great time at the membership meeting in January

at the Ramona post. February it will be at Alpine. If anybody

wants a ride please let me know and we’ll carpool to Alpine.

Please come down to our meeting on Thursday, February

8th at 6:30 pm. We’ve been keeping her meetings down to

an hour. That’s your way of knowing where the money is

being spent and what is going on with the auxiliary. I just know many of you have some great ideas for us. So bring

them down, we would like to hear them. Don’t forget to read

the Calendar there’s so much going on at #2111. Thank you.

Lupe Duggins

Aux. President

619-977-8211


Dear Post 2111 Members, Families and Friends,

Please welcome these New Members to the Post:

Lloyd Bertalot; Navy, Desser t Storm, Annual

Christopher Stephens; Navy, GWOT, Annual

Angel Zacarias; Army, Afghanistan, LIFE

Thank you all for your Service!

As we know, having a strong membership is vital to every

Post. Yet some veterans move, and some have passed to

Post Everlasting. We can honor those who came before us

by a loyal duty to maintain our Post and to assist enlisting

new members, on a continuous basis. At present, we are

at 94.29% of our 12 month goal, ending June 1.

Please be aware that a casual “good word” from you to a

friend, family or acquaintance, about Membership, can

get us to our 100% Post goal! Just ask for a Membership

Envelope, next to the bar , to give to a prospective re-

cruit that explains choices. Or ask the Veteran to call me,

for any questions. Your personal interest in preserving a

vigorous Post is always appreciated!

Hank Schanstra - Membership Chair –

Wish to Join? (916) 221-2709

February 2017 Membership Report House Committee Report

Dear Comrades, Sisters,

Brothers, and Friends,

As our year marches on,

we mourn the passing of

House Committee Mem-

ber, Larry Fuller. May his

laughter ring through

Heaven, as it did here in our Post. Fair Winds and Fol-

lowing Seas, Comrade. In his absence, we would like to

welcome newly elected House Committee Member, Ron

Keyser. Thank you, Ron, for stepping up to the plate and

becoming an active and vital member of our Post.

The Meat Raffle in January went well, and we look for-

ward to another one in a couple months. Also, our Recog-

nition Day for all who donated to the new roof went just

okay…Thank you to All who helped set up and to all who

donated and showed up to the event.

In March, we will be having a Laughlin Trip…prices and

sign up sheets will be out about February 1st. Prices will

be determined soon and will be posted.

A special Thanks to Frank Corona for all the hard work

he has done painting the stairs, doors, and other trim

around the Post. Frank is also the one who cleans up the

parking lot and stairwells, so give him a big Thanks when

you see him.

Don’t forget that we have nominations in March. Please

think about becoming an active member and attending the

meetings.

Yours in Comradeship,

Ed Hamilton, House Committee Chairman

“CHAPLAIN’S NOTE”

We are saddened at the loss of a great friend and active

comrade, Larry Fuller. He joined the forces of the Eternal

Father on January 16. Honors and interment will be

scheduled at a later date.

Please continue to pray for those who are even now in the

service of our great nation on foreign fields and at home.

Remember their families who stand at home keeping the

home fires burning.

May God’s grace and mercy which far surpasses all hu-

man understanding continue to rest on you and your fami-

lies as we proceed into this new year.

Let’s keep our eyes open for opportunities to serve.

God Bless

Dennis Everett

Post Chaplain

VOD/PP/TOTY/Vet School Chairman VOD, Patriot’s Pen, &

Teachers Recognition Pro-

grams have been completed.

Specifics for 2018/19 pro-

grams will be announced soon.

VFW in the Classroom

Program continues year round.

I can be contacted at the post home directly or via phone or E

-mail. My number is 619-990-0799 and my E-mail address is

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


May 28 (Mon) - Memorial Day Ceremony

Location: Glenn Abbey - Bonita

Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at Post at 10 a.m.)

Jun 23 (Sat) - (Tentative) Passing of the Gavel

Location: Post 2111

Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at post at 10:00 a.m.)

Jul 04 (Wed) - Post Independence Day Picnic

Location: Post 2111

Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at post at 10 a.m.)

Sep 11 (Tue) - Candlelight Vigil

Location: Post 2111

Time: 6:00 p.m. (Meet at post at 5 p.m.)

Sep 15 (Sun) - (Tentative) POW/MIA Ceremony

Location: Post 2111

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Nov 11 (Sun) - Veteran's Day

Location: Memorial Park, Chula Vista

Time: 11:00 a.m. (Meet at Post at 10 a.m.)

Dec 1 (Sat) - (Tentative) Chula Vista Starlight Parade

Location: Third Ave, Chula Vista

Time: TBD (Meet at Post at 5 p.m.)

For More Info Contact Dan Bauer (619) 392-6333

Post Member

Lawrence R. Fuller

Passed away 01/16/2018

Past All America

Post 2111 Commander

Auxiliary Member

Disclaimer

The “Bugle” is the official monthly publication of Veter-

ans of Foreign Wars of the United States, VFW Post

2111, Department of California and shall act as a periodi-

cal for the benefit and enrichment of all VFW Post 2111

members and its Auxiliaries.

All communications from the Post Commander and Aux-

iliary Presidents are considered to be official for the cur-

rent VFW calendar year.

Submission of articles for the Bugle must be to the Editor

Russ Eseltine ([email protected]) no later than the 25th of

each month. Don’t forget who, what, where, when! The

Bugle is normally available monthly at:

www.vfwpost2111.org.

The District Dispatch Newsletter is available on the Dis-

trict 1 Website at https://vfwd1.org.

VFW 2111 2018 Color Guard Schedule

3rd Ave FLAG SCHEDULE 2018

Flags will be displayed on 3rd Avenue at 7 AM and re-

trieved at 4 PM on the following days.

President’s Day Monday February 19

Memorial Day Monday May 28

Independence Day Wednesday July 4

Labor Day Monday September 3

Veterans Day Sunday November 11

Veterans Day (observed) Monday November 12

Flags will not be displayed on days when the weather is

inclement.

POST 2111 FLAG POLE SCHEDULE 2018

Memorial Day Monday May 28

(Half-staff until noon)


LARRY FULLER

PASSED AWAY 01/16/2018

MEMORIAL SERVICE

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25 1 - 3 PM

POST 2111 HALL

POTLUCK LUNCHEON

HONORS AND BURIAL

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27 10:30 AM

MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY


February 2018 Calendar of Events

Date Event Place Time

Saturday February 3 Music by Baddog Band

(Bernard Gonzales’s Band)

Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Sunday February 4 Super Bowl Sunday Party Polk Cantina 3 PM - ????

Thursday February 8 Post Calendar Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:15 PM

Thursday February 8 Post Officers Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 5:30 PM

Thursday February 8 Auxiliary Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM

Friday February 9 February Birthday Bash

Music by Carlos Fernandez


Saturday February 10 Entertainment Committee Mtg Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM

Saturday February 10 House Committee Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM

Saturday February 10 Ways and Means Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM

Saturday February 10 Karaoke by Ronnie & Adri

(Karaoke Fun)


Wednesday February

14

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Lasagna $13

Polk Cantina 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday February 15 Post Meeting Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM

Saturday February 17 1st Dist. Auxiliary Fundraiser

(The Case of Valentine Vengeance)

VFW Post 2275

SABLE Post

5 PM

Saturday February 17 Music by the Latin Rollers Band Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Monday February 19 President’s Day -

Place flags out on 3rd Ave

3rd Ave. Chula Vista 7 AM - Out

4 PM - In

Saturday February 24 Music by Carlos Fernandez Polk Cantina 7 PM - 11 PM

Tuesday February 27 District 1 Auxiliary

Membership Meeting

VFW Post 9578

Alpine Post

6 PM - Feed

7 PM - Mtg

March 2018 Calendar of Events

Sunday March 4 District 1 Comrade’s Meeting VFW Post 1924

Fallbrook Post

10 AM

Sunday March 11 Daylight Savings Time

(Turn Clocks Ahead 1 Hour)

Thursday March 15 Post Meeting

(Post Officer Nominations)

Bobby R. Price Hall 6:30 PM

Fri - Sat March 16 &

17

Auxiliary Rummage Sale and

Silent Auction

Bobby R. Price Hall 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Saturday March 24 District 1 Commander and

President’s Homecoming

VFW Post 1512

Encanto Post

Sun - Tues 25-27 Laughlin Trip Stay at Edgewater Hotel


February 2018 Meals

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1

2

Brunch 10 AM - 2 PM by Debi & Peggy

_____________________________________

Fish Fry by Brigitte

6 PM - 8 PM

3

Post

Meatloaf

Dinner

by Brigitte

6 PM-7:30 PM

4

PMAUX/Post

Breakfast

by Carlos

and Crew

9 AM - Noon

_____________________________________

Super Bowl Party Catered by: El Pollo Loco

3 PM

5


6


7


_______________________________________

Food Available by Brigitte

6:30 PM-8:30 PM

8

9


_____________________________________

Birthday Bash

Pot Luck Food

Sign up at the Bar

6 PM - 8 PM

10

Auxiliary

Prime Rib

Dinner $15

by Pam & Crew

5 PM - 7 PM

11

Auxiliary

Breakfast

9 AM - Noon

12


13


14


_______________________________________ Valentine’s Dinner

by Brigitte

Lasagna $13

6:30 PM-8:30 PM

15

16


_____________________________________


6 PM - 8 PM

17

Post

Dinner

by Brigitte

6 PM-7:30 PM

18

Post

Breakfast by Monica

and Crew

9 AM - Noon

19


20


21


_______________________________________ Breakfast for Dinner

by Brigitte $8

6:30 PM-8:30 PM

22 23


_____________________________________


6 PM - 8 PM

24

Auxiliary

Steak

Dinner

$15 by Lupe’s Crew

5 PM - 7 PM

25

Post

Breakfast by Monica

and Crew

9 AM - Noon

26


27


28


_______________________________________

Food Available by Brigitte

6:30 PM-8:30 PM

9th Cont.

Birthday Bash

Pot Luck Food by Brigitte 6-8 PM

& Music by Carlos Fernandez

7 PM - 11 PM

Debi & Peggy will be serving Brunch on

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Eggs, Omelets, Pancakes, Burgers & Hotdogs

with all the fixins.

Specials to be announced.

BURGERS

& BEANS

& MORE

Every

Saturday

in February

11 AM - 2 PM


District 1 Official Visit Mid-Winter Conference in Sacramento

Next Step service dogs facility in Escondido.


Starting February 1, 2018

Change In Fish Fry Menu:

2 Pieces of Fried Cod w/ French Fries- $7.00 Add Piece of Cod- $2.00 each

8 Pieces of Fried Shrimp w/ French Fries- $9.00

Combo w/ 2 Pieces of Fried Cod & 4 Pieces of Fried Shrimp w/ French Fries- $9.00

Bowl of Clam Chowder- $4.00


Music

By Carlos Fernandez!

Post #2111

Friday Feb. 9, 20187pm– 11pm


ANNUAL AUXILLARY

RUMMAGE SALE AND SILENT AUCTION

When: March 16th and 17th

Where: VFW Post 2111 – Price Hall

Time: 9 AM to 5 PM

DONATIONS ARE NEEDED

New and gently used items will be accepted on Friday 15th

Items can be picked up prior to that date by contacting

Tiny (619) 832-8035

Volunteers are needed!!!

Help with set up and sales

Proceeds to support Auxiliary Programs

HELP MAKE THIS A GREAT FUNDRAISER

Support our Veterans and their families


Building Fund / Sustainability CampaignRecognition Celebration

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