NEWS
"Honoring the Dead by Serving the Living"
Oct / Nov / Dec 2016
VFW POST 5265
2016 – 2017
OFFICERS
Commander
Bob Klinedinst
Sr. Vice Commander Chuck Becker
Jr. Vice Commander Mike Robinson
Quartermaster
Scott Little
Adjutant
Bob Hinkle, Jr.
Service Officer
Donald Crumble
Chaplain
Donald Crumble
Judge Advocate
Robert Zeigler, Jr.
Surgeon
Brad LeVault
Officer of the Day
Robert Zeigler, Jr.
HOME ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President
Bob Klinedinst
Secretary
Bob Hinkle, Jr.
Treasurer
Scott Little
Board of Directors
Bob Klinedinst
Scott Little
Chuck Becker
Mike Robinson
Barry Strausbaugh
Trustees 1 year
Fred Shaffer
2 year
Don Crumble
3 year
Al Hufnagel
AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President
Sr. Vice President
Jr. Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Conductress
Asst. Conductress
Chaplain
Patriotic Instructor
Historian
Guard
Asst. Guard
Color Guard
Flag Bearer
Banner Bearer
Trustees 1 year
2 year
3 year
Linda Carter-Thoman
Donna Reever
Billie Sue Diehl
Sherry Mann
Beverly Strausbaugh
Pam Hilbert
Susan Mundis
Cynthia Shearer
Irene Shaffer
Kelly Landis
Phyllis Kaltreider
Connie Lauchman
Sandy Wagner
Billie Sue Diehl
Karen Anstine
Tina Hinkle
Barb Harrell
Betty Yohe
Melissa Anstine
Sandy Wagner
Carol Lightner
We are on the web!
Pvt. Allen J. Beck, Jr.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5265
A Message From The
COMMANDER
Greetings to our VFW Comrades, Auxiliary and Social Members.
Another summer has passed - thank you
to all who volunteered and/or attended
the Post functions over the summer. We
look forward to cooler weather with fall
and winter and the many upcoming
activities.
Veteran members who pay their dues
annually, please be sure to pay them by
the end of the year to remain a member
in good standing. Consider changing
your annual membership to a life membership. Life Membership cost is based
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SERVICE OFFICER
VA Expands Review of Chemical
Exposure in Drinking Water at Marine
Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This process
is in addition to the healthcare VA already
provides for 15 conditions to eligible
Veterans who served at Camp Lejeune
Visit us at
www.vfw5265.org
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for at least 30 days between August 1,
1953 and December 31, 1987. VA also
provides reimbursement of healthcare
expenses for those 15 conditions to
eligible family members who resided at
Camp Lejeune during that time period.
Veterans with health problems they
believe are related to exposure to the
water at Camp Lejeune should contact
the nearest VA healthcare facility by
calling 1-877-222-VETS (8387).
Yours in Comradeship,
Don Crumble
Service Officer
NEWS BRIEFS
Social Member Renewals - Dues
are $35 per year and are due no later
than Dec. 31, 2016. You may pay your
dues and receive your new membership
card beginning October 1. Members who
have not paid by Dec. 31 will no longer be
a member and will have their post
privileges suspended. If you renew your
membership in January, you will be
required to pay a late fee of $10. If renewing after Jan. 31, members will need to
reapply for membership including the $25
application fee.
Spring Grove, PA
on age, refer to chart inside the newsletter and keep in mind that the Post will pay
$100 of the life membership, if paid
through the Post.
I encourage each of you to attend the
monthly meetings: veteran and home
association (for all members) on the third
Tuesday of the month and the auxiliary
meets the last Tuesday.
Please feel free to contact me for any
reason in regards to our Post.
Yours in Comradeship,
Bob Klinedinst
Post Commander
A Message From The
VA Caregivers Services The VA
provides benefits and services for Veterans, but did you know that VA also has a
number of services designed specifically
to support you in your role as a family
Caregiver. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
LINE: 1-855-260-3274 assistance is just
a quick phone call away.
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Chartered January 22, 1946
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BE AN EARLY BIRD!
Membership Renewal Contest
Veteran / Auxiliary / Social
renew early for chances to win a gift card!
Drawings for Gift Cards to the Post:
Oct $30, Nov $20, Dec $10
Renew by Oct. 31
to be entered in Oct, Nov & Dec drawing
Renew by Nov. 30
to be entered in Nov & Dec drawing
Renew by Dec. 31
to be entered for in Dec drawing
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Jerry’s Carpet
Sales & Service
Hardwood • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile
Free Estimates
4294 West Market Street, York
717-792-1381
www.jerryscarpetpa.com
Our Post Hosts the
Spring Grove Area
Chamber of Commerce
Fourth Friday of Month*
in the Dining Room
Doors open at 7:30 am
Meeting at 8 am
All area businesses welcome
* Except 3rd Friday in Nov & Dec
RPM Service Center
PA Safety & Emission Inspections
Vehicle Computer Diagnostics
Fuel Injection Repair
Complete Brake Repair
Serving the
Spring Grove Area
for over 20 years
(717) 225-6711
GIFT CARDS
Gift cards make great gifts!
Gift cards available
in any amount
Purchase gift cards
at the bar or
in the dining room
Advertise Your Business
& Support Your VFW
Newsletter Ads
$30 per quarter or $100 per year
Deadline for issues
Mar 1 / Jun 1 / Sep 1 / Dec 1
Pick up an ad application
at the Post
DIRECTORY
Steward - Bob Hinkle 225-4010
Post email: info@vfw5265.org
Quartermaster - Scott Little
quartermaster@vfw5265.org
Auxiliary President
Linda Carter-Thoman 225-5640
Website: www.vfw5265.org
Reminder - Members may bring a guest into
the Canteen a total of three times in a calendar
year. Members must sign guests in each visit.
After the third visit, guests must either join the
Post as a veteran, auxiliary or social member.
The dining room is open to the public Wednesday and Friday evenings.
VFW Post 5265
SHOWS ITS SUPPORT
The Post recently supported the following
activities and organizations:
 VFW Dept of PA
 Barger Nursing Scholarship
 Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
 Hope for the Warriors
 American Heart Association
 Spring Grove Area School District
 Windy Hill on the Campus Senior Center
 Spring Grove Lions Club
 JDRF
 Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
 YMCA
 Habitat for Humanity Veteran Build
 Hanover Borough Rec Dept
 PSU Cancer Research
 Scholarships
 Spring Grove Educational Fund
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Cash Prizes for Student Essays!
Voice of Democracy - students in
grades 9-12 have an opportunity to win a
$30,000 scholarship! Write and record a 3-5
minute essay; the 2016-17 theme is: My
Responsibility to America.
Patriot’s Pen - students in grades 6 - 8
have an opportunity to win $5,000 and an
all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Write a 300-400 word essay; the 2016-17
theme is: The America I Believe In.
Encourage students to write their essay!
Cash prizes awarded at each level: Post,
District, State and National. Details and
application forms for both essay contests
can be found on the National VFW website,
www.vfw.org and at our Post.
Submit entry with required entry form,
by Nov. 1, 2016 to your local VFW Post.
TAPS
Our Post extends condolences to the
families of our departed Comrades
Clyde P. Hilker
Kenneth Myers
Russell Foye
A Message From The
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AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Auxiliary Dues Your 2017 dues (in the
amount of $20) are now due. Please pay
before December 23, 2016. We must have
all dues in Harrisburg by 12/31/16. You can
mail or drop your dues off at the Post and
place them in the Aux Office door slot. If
dues are not paid and received in Harrisburg
by 1/1/17 you will NOT be a member in good
standing.
fundraiser, your time and effort is greatly
appreciated.
Sandwich Sale Thank you for supporting
our 3rd Ham and Turkey Sandwich Sale.
Thank you to all those who ordered, made
signs and order forms, sliced meat & cheese
and those who gave us a hand putting the
sandwiches together. It was a fun day.
New Membership Anyone interested in
joining the VFW Auxiliary, please complete
the application found on the Aux Office door.
Submit application, DD214, $20.00 dues
plus $5.00 for processing. After your application is approved at the Auxiliary meeting, you
will receive your membership card and key
card. Since your application was approved
after July your dues carry you until 12/2017.
Veteran Day Program Our Veteran
Day Program will be Friday, 11/11/16 at 8 pm
in the Post Dining Room. It is a time to honor
and remember the men and women who
have served in the Armed Forces of this
great country. They all deserve our respect
and gratitude. Plan on attending on 11/11/16
at 8 pm to honor our Veterans. We are a
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post -- be sure to
THANK a veteran.
Life Membership Anyone thinking about
life membership, do it before the end of the
year. We have received information that they
will raise by 15% for 2017. NEVER PAY
DUES AGAIN.
Children's Christmas Party Please
watch the TV screens at the Post in November for more details. The Party date is
12/11/16.
Sub Sales Another September has passed
and Fall Sub Sales have begun. Get your
orders in for October and November when
the time comes up. Please get orders in by
6 pm the Wednesday that they are due. This
is our main fundraiser and we hope you will
continue to support the VFW Auxiliary Sub
Sales as you have in the past. The profit
raised enables us to pay our State and
National obligations as well as make many
other donations. Thank you sub sellers, sub
makers and all those who play a part in this
Please remember to keep all of our Veterans
and members of the Armed Forces in your
minds and in your prayers.
It is hard to believe but 2016 is coming to a
close. I would like to say THANK YOU to all
of Auxiliary members, Social members,
Veteran members and the Post for supporting the Auxiliary.
Happy Holidays to all.
Loyally,
Linda A. Carter-Thoman
Auxiliary President
VETERAN MEMBERSHIPS
Post pays the first year dues for all new veteran
members. Annual membership renewal 8
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$35.00. Life membership dues as follows:
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Your Age
Membership Amount Paid
As of Dec. 31
Dues
by Member*
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Up to 30 years
$425
$325
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31 – 40 years
$410
$310
41 – 50 years
$375
$275
51 – 60 years
$335
$235
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61 – 70 years
$290
$190
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71 – 80 years
$225
$125
81+ years
$170
$ 70
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Installment payment options are available.
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Member must set up installment payments with
VFW National HQ.
* Reflects $100.00 discount paid by the Post. Life
member dues must be paid through Post to receive the $100 discount.
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LEGACY LIFE MEMBERSHIP
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Member must already be a life member.
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Bronze $400  Silver $800  Gold $1200
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Walk of Heroes 2016 9
at Spring Grove Area High School 10
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Celebrate all those who serve in the
Armed Forces, Police or
Emergency Response Units
Fri., Nov. 11
3:30 - 6 PM
Walk to honor or in memory of
a veteran, living or deceased
Walk on indoor track in gymnasium
5:30 pm brief Memorial Service
in front of high school
Names received on pledge form
to be read during Memorial Service
Pledge forms are available at the Post
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T-shirt order form on back of pledge sheet
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Fri., Nov. 11 8:00 PM at Post 18
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All Veterans & Public Welcome
POST CALENDAR
OCTOBER
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Country Line Dancing
7 - 10 PM
Meet & Greet, Singles 60+
1 - 3 PM
Aux. Sub Sale
last day/order by 6 PM1
Chicken BBQ
10:30 AM-?
Board of Directors Meeting
7 PM
Veteran Meeting 2
8 PM
Home Association Meeting 3
9 PM
Aux. Sub Sale - pickup 10/19 or 10/20
Oyster Feed (ticket required) Noon - 4 PM
Tickets available at bar until 10/16 or sold out
Auxiliary Meeting 4
7 PM
Halloween
8 PM - 12 AM
DJ Mark Bowersox
NOVEMBER
TV Raffle Tickets start; drawing 12/24/16
Paint Nite
Doors open at 5 PM; 7 - 9 PM
Chicken BBQ
10:30 AM-?
Scholarship Fund Feed
Noon - 4 PM
Country Line Dancing
7 - 10 PM
Meet & Greet, Singles 60+
1 - 3 PM
Aux. Sub Sale
last day/order by 6 PM1
All Vets to DC Trip
Must be Registered
Veterans Day! Thank Veterans for their service!
Walk of Heroes at SG School 3:30-6 PM
Veterans Day Program at Post
8 PM
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair 9 AM - 2 PM
Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim
Board of Directors Meeting
7 PM
Veteran Meeting 2
8 PM
Home Association Meeting 3
9 PM
Aux. Sub Sale - pickup 11/16 or 11/17
Turkey Raffle
Noon - ?
Happy Thanksgiving - Post Closed
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Auxiliary Meeting 4
7 PM
DECEMBER
Children’s Christmas Party
1 - 3 PM
Country Line Dancing
7 - 10 PM
Meet & Greet, Singles 60+
1 - 3 PM
Open Juke Box
8 PM - 12 AM
Shrimp Raffle
Noon - 4 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
7 PM
Veteran Meeting 2
8 PM
Home Association Meeting 3
9 PM
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25 Merry Christmas
Post Closed
Instruction by Lars & Dana Anderson
-- No Auxiliary Meeting in December
Monday Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 12 31 New Years Eve
9 PM - 1 AM
Veteran Day Program
Country Line Dancing
7 - 10 PM (doors open 6:30)
in Post dining Room  Public Welcome
Country Line & Partner Dancing Instruction
$8 each night, pay at door
Food & Cash Bar Available
CHICKEN BBQ
October 15
November 5
10:30 AM
until Sold Out
Drive-up Service in the parking lot
Thank you to everyone who purchased dinners & to
those who volunteered - we appreciate your support!
Entertainment by Friction of the Day
Open to the Public 21+ / non-members $5
JANUARY
1 Happy New Year! Post opens at 2 PM
SCHOLARSHIP FUND FEED
Sun., Nov. 6 Noon - 4 PM
Meal  Beer  Chance at Cash Prizes
Do not need to be present to win
21+  Tickets $15
Members may purchase up to 4 tickets
Guests welcome w/ member paid ticket
1. Subs: $3.50 ea., place orders by 6 pm in Aux. door slot.
2. Veteran Mtgs: open to Veteran members in good standing.
3. Home Assoc. Mtgs: open to all members in good standing.
4. Aux. Mtgs: open to all Aux. members in good standing.
Veteran Assistance
Tuesdays at the Post
compensation & pension claims,
enrollment in VA and more
Make an appointment with
VFW State Service Officer
Christine Frederick
717-884-1705
Do not need to be a member of VFW
Paint Nite
16”x20” canvas of Autumn Scene
Fundraiser for
Windy Hill on the Campus
Tues. Nov. 1
Doors open at 5 pm; Paint 7 - 9 pm
Tickets $45 at VFW & Windy Hill
Open to Public, 21+, Cash Bar
Secure your seat, Get your ticket early!
Miller's
Appliance & TV
Since 1932
"We service what we sell"
19 South Main Street (Rear)
Spring Grove, PA
(717) 225-1562
millersapplianceandtv.com
Windy Hill
on the Campus
Meet & Greet
Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
1-3 pm
Open to Public, Singles 60+
Light Refreshments/Cash Bar
in VFW Dining Room
Use entrance at far left of building
Questions? call Tammy Miller 225-0733
CALLING ALL
VETERANS
The “All Vets to DC” Committee
invites all veterans & a guest
to visit the WWI, WWII,
Korean & Vietnam Memorials
Nov 10
7:30 am Continental Breakfast
in Verandah Room, York Fairgrounds
8:30 am leave Fairgrounds
10:45 am arrive in DC,
brown bag lunch provided by VFW
3:30 pm leave DC
6 pm arrive York Fairgrounds
Bus sponsor: VFW Post 5265
Free for Veteran & their Guest
Must be Registered
See your Server to Register
Bailey Coach, B.P.O.E. &
The County of York Department
of Veterans Affairs
IN THE DINING ROOM
In addition to our full menu,
the following Chef Specials will be
offered in the dining room.
Dining room is open to the public
on Wednesday and Friday evenings,
4:30 - 8:00 pm.
Bingo!
Wednesday evenings in the dining room
No caller - play at your pace
Purchase bingo cards from your server
Menu subject to change.
Public Welcome. Credit cards accepted.
Members must present their membership card
when purchasing alcohol.
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Public Welcome!
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
OCTOBER
5 Fried Chicken
Salmon Cakes
7 Roast Beef
Ham Steak
12 Caesar Chicken
Coconut Shrimp
14 Chicken Oscar
Italian Sausage
19 Crab Legs
Roasted Pork
21 Filet Mignon
Cod Cakes
26 Beef & Brown Sauce
Broiled Scallops
28 Fried Chicken
Salmon
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NOVEMBER
Baked Chicken Pot Pie
Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Mahi Mahi
Fried Chicken
Hamburger Steak
Thanksgiving Dinner
Dining room closes at 7:30 PM
Veteran Program at 8 PM
Broiled Cod / Pork Chops
Crab Topped Chicken
Sirloin Steak
Meatloaf / Salmon Cakes
Fried Scallops
Liver & Onions
Fried Chicken
Broiled Scallops
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Pvt. Allen J. Beck, Jr.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5265
199 West First Avenue
P.O. Box 54
Spring Grove, PA 17362
Fly
the Flag
Oct 10 - Columbus Day
Oct 27 - Navy Day
Nov 8 - Election Day
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 24 - Thanksgiving
Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day
(half-staff until sunset)
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Purchase New Flags
3’ x 5’
4’ x 6’
5’ x 8’
12” x 18”
Flags
$18.00
Flags
$28.00
Flags
$40.00
grave marker flags
$1.50
Unserviceable flags
may be dropped off at
our Post for proper disposal.
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Thank You Veterans
for serving our country and
 protecting our freedoms! 
PRESORT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 117
Hanover, PA 17331
HAPPY HOUR
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CANTEEN SPECIALS
Mon Bar Bingo & Wings All Day
Pizza 3:00 - 9:30 pm
Tues Tacos, Taco Salad & Taco Pizza All Day
Wed Bar Bingo All Day
Thurs Seafood Specials 4:30 - 9:30 pm
Fri - Sun Breakfast Specials
HOURS: POST & KITCHEN
Sunday
Mon - Wed
Thursday
Fri - Sat
7 am - 12 am
11 am - 12 am
11 am - 1 am
7 am - 1 am
7 am - 9:30 pm
11 am - 9:30 pm
11 am - 10:30 pm
7 am - 10:30 pm
NOTICES: Guests of members are permitted to visit the
canteen area 3 times per year. If you are a V.I.P., Visibly
Intoxicated Person, and are refused service, please
respect your server. This is for your safety and the
protection of the Post Charter / LCB License. Thank you!
DECEMBER
Baked Beef Pot Pie
Lemon Herb Chicken
Ham Steak
Crab Cakes
Fried Chicken
Delmonico Steak
Coconut Shrimp
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Salmon
Meatloaf
Fried Haddok
Ribs
Broiled Scallops
Pork Chops
Fried Chicken
Roast Beef
Salmon Cakes
Mushroom Chicken
Mon-Thurs with Post 5265 Commemorative Coin
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