Hawthorne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2075 & Ladies Auxiliary

Friday, May 23rd, 6 p.m.

VFW Post 2830
4621 Slauson Ave
Maywood, CA 90270
323-773-7706

Lite dinner to follow ceremony.

The Moving Wall is Coming to the Southbay

The Moving Wall is an exact one-half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial, "The Wall," which is located in Washington D.C. It serves as a testament (by individual name) to the sacrifice of more than 58,000 American military personnel who gave their lives for our country or are missing in action (MIA/POW).

From May 23rd through 26th The Moving Wall will be on display for 24-hours a day viewing at Greenhills Memorial Park Rancho Palos Verdes.

27501 S. Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes

Opening Ceremony
Friday, May 23 at 12 noon

Green Hills' 23rd Annual Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m.

The Moving Wall will also be on display from April 30 through May 5 at Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Blvd., in Fontana. For more information on this viewing please call Miller Park at 909-428-8363.

The Wall 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book

Vietnam Veterans of America and Boston Publishing Company (publisher of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book series, The Vietnam Experience), have teamed up to create the special commemorative book, The Wall, that showcases many of the famous photographs previously published in the 26-volume book series, as well as special feature articles and photo essays documenting the history of The Wall, from its controversial inception in 1982 to its evolution as the most visited and venerated memorial in our nation’s Capital.

Other highlights include reflections and essays on the Vietnam War, interviews with Medal of Honor recipients, letters and mementoes from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collection, a message from Maya Lin, personal stories of extraordinary journeys to The Wall, and more.

Get your copy for only $10 by emailing Info@VFW2075.org.

Proceeds will go to assist VVA’s honorable causes, including outreach programs, benefits assistance, and housing programs for Vietnam War, Gulf War, Afghan War, and Iraq War Veterans.

Remembering Our Veterans & Their Families Past, Present & Future

You are invited to join Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich at his 11th annual event honoring veterans:

Saturday, May 24th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arcadia County Park, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. in Arcadia

A special tribute to our Armed Forces will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Bring a duplicate of a military photo to be placed on the "Wall of Remembrance"

Admission is free and includes Skydivers, Fly-over by WWII Fighter Planes, Food Booths, Live Music, Immunizations, Haircuts/Manicures, Health Screenings -- ALL FREE!

Join Us in Remembering Our Comrades

This Memorial Day, Monday May 26th beginning at 10 a.m., we will be participating in our annual Memorial Day Service at the Hawthorne Memorial Center. We will be remembering those comrades of Hawthorne VFW Post 2075 and Hawthorne American Legion Post 314 who have moved on to Post Everlasting over this past year.

The American Legion Post is hosting the service this year and a luncheon will be held at the VFW Post following the services.

We continue to enjoy our freedoms today for the sacrifices made by those we honor. Come and be part of this service to help us pay tribute to those men and women.

Monday, May 26th, 10 a.m.

Hawthorne Memorial Center
3901 W. El Segundo Blvd.

Join in the fellowship as we celebrate the contributions of all our Veterans.

WHEN: Monday, May 26th, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.

WHERE: Hawthorne Hometown Buffet at 12130 S. Hawthorne Blvd.

Relax and enjoy a delicious buffet with nearly 100 items to choose from, including such favorites as Rancher’s Select Steak, freshly carved ham and roast beef, fried and baked chicken, pizza, baked fish, an extensive "build-your-own" salad bar, hot and cold beverages, and a variety of desserts. Plus, the Hawthorne Hometown Buffet is one of only two Hometown Buffets in Southern California having their new Mixed Grill so you can enjoy your favorites right off the grill!

Just go to the Hawthorne Hometown Buffet between 2 and 8 p.m. on the 26th and present a copy of the fundraiser flyer. You can print a copy of the flyer here or pick up a copy at the Post.

Hometown Buffet management will tally the number of meals purchased with these flyers attached and a percentage of the evening’s revenue will be given to the Hawthorne VFW Post 2075 & Ladies Auxiliary. The more meals served, the greater the percentage, so bring your neighbors!

Link to Fundraiser Flyer in Word format.
Link to Fundraiser Flyer in PDF format.

Your Presence & Participation Are Requested

WHEN -- Saturday June 28th thru Friday July 4th

TIME -- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday thru Thursday thru July 3rd; 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4th

WHERE -- Bally’s Gym parking lot West El Segundo Blvd.

We’re kicking off our biggest fundraiser of the year and we’re asking everyone to help out and participate. The days can be quite long when only a few volunteers are manning the stand. If you are able to help out it would be greatly appreciated. We are especially in need of our Spanish speaking comrades and sisters. Our community has a very large Hispanic influence and the difference in languages can end up as a non-sale for the Post . . . if we can’t speak with them!

So please sign up and volunteer. Your help does make a difference.

We thank you.

Our current heating and air-conditioning system is fast floundering.

This has been a growing problem for the past few years. Our current heating and air-conditioning system is OLD. We've surveyed a number of our long-time members and none of them can remember when it was first put it!

Now we've finaly reached a point where the units and all the ducts need to be replaced. When Barry Colston climbed up to replace light bulbs in the tank he discovered great gaping holes in the ductwork.

One solution we might try is to get the system recharged, but the cost is over $1000 and it might require two or three recharges through the year because it's leaking coolant. Repairs so far this year have been over $700!

The bad news is that we need a 10 ton unit and the top of the line, with complete installation and warranty, runs close to $30,000. On the lower end we can get the job done for a little under $13,000, but the warranty is not nearly as good and because it's a small outfit, we'd have to close the whole post for at least a week, maybe longer.

But it's not all bad news!

Last year, 2007, our heating and air conditiong costs were $12,806.04. It has been estimated that the increased efficiency of a new system and ductwork would cut our costs by 20-25%. That's $2,560 to $3200 each year. No matter what system we end up going with, it'll pay for itself in less than 10 years!

Sounds like a lot of money . . . And it is. But people aound here keep saying this post is our home . . . And they are right. So now we need a major home repair.

So far we've raised almostr $6000 -- good, but not nearly enough. We are asking each of you to contribute according to your ability. There will be four categories of contributors:

All contributors will, in addition to receiving an appropriate certificate, have their name listed and displayed on an Honor Roll Scroll to be displayed in the Post.

FOLKS . . . LET'S GET IT DONE!

Please mail your check today payable to VFW Post 2075 Attn: HVAC Fund 4563 West 131st Street Hawthorne, CA 90250-5104

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Looking for a Few Good . . .

We are looking for new Honor Guard participants. We are in need of members to participate in Military Funeral Services anytime but especially during the weekdays of Monday - Friday. Anyone interested should contact the Post at 310-679-7472 or email us at Info@VFW2075.org.

Training will be provided.

Electricians, Carpenters, Plumbers, Painters, & Handymen -- Please Take Note

If you can volunteer and donate your time to help with some minor repairs around the Post, your service is greatly needed. Your experience in your trade would seriously help us in determining what we need to repair...and estimating a cost factor for this repair. Your contacts with building suppliers would be an additional asset to us in purchasing materials and in saving money for these repairs.

Besides the on-going efforts to raise funds for the replacement of our antiquated heating and air conditioning system, we still have some doors that need some fixin’ up. If you can wield a hammer or use a screw driver we can use your help.

If you are available and interested in providing the Post with your experience and help, please contact the building manager, Bob Steinhauer, or leave a message at the Post at 310-679-7472.

May 3rd Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser Fiesta Huge Success!

Good Food! -- Great Fun! -- Grande Success!

Stay tuned for our After Action Report