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Sunday, November 14, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
VFW Post 7810 /Vet's Club and Auxiliary Building On A Long And Proud Tradition Of Civic Service
Angie and I traveled to Austin, Pennsylvania, this past Friday to verify the rave reviews we have heard about Mike Majot's fish fries. The VFW Post 7810 has recently directed that the kitchen located inside the Vet's Club be opened daily and a menu be established. Mike has assumed the duty of Chief Cook and The Friday Night Fish Fry has become his specialty.
Mike Majot
Vet's Club Daily Menu
Since March 2020, when COVID-19 reared it's ugly head, I've only popped in and our of the Vet's Club a couple of times.
On Friday, I was amazed at the additions and renovations that have taken place. A deck has been added to the outside of the building and a women's bathroom on the inside. A new bar has been added, made possible by the generous donation of Robert Hunsinger Jr. and a POW-MIA Ceremonial Table has been created. A new flag pole has also been erected.
Picture of VFW Post 7810 Vet's Club With New Deck
Picture of Women's Bathroom During Construction. Bathroom Construction Is Now Complete.
POW-MIA Ceremonial Table
VFW Post 7810 was chartered on May 28, 1947 and will celebrate 75 years of service in May 2022.
A Picture Of Some Of The Original Members Framed And Proudly Displayed On The Wall To The Right Just As You Enter The Front Door.
A review of The VFW Post 7810/Vets Club Facebook account reveals they have given generously to local organizations, held benefit raffles and dinners, celebrated holidays, engaged with the citizens of the community, and, conducted many ceremonial activities honoring our country and its veterans.
Below, are some pictures that I've borrowed from their Facebook account:
Lyle Dynda, Post Commander
Lyle served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee which helps explain the quality and workmanship of the many additions and renovations to the club in such a short period of time. Also, a number of skilled craftsmen have volunteered their services to accomplish this feat.
Here are some pictures of the work in progress:
Construction of the deck begins
Frame of deck nearly complete
On the left is Mike Majot. Man on right is unknown
View of deck and club from Costello Avenue
Pictured above are Kim and Lee Vasko who have volunteered many hours in support of the Vet's Club and its endeavors. Kim provides administrative and advertising support while her husband Lee is a master of many trades including, but not limited to electrical, mechanical and carpentry skills. His talents have been invaluable.
Donation to the Austin Area School District Teachers
Chad Barr Jr. working on the women's bathroom addition
Fred "Joe" Fowler assisting with the women's bathroom addition
Mark VanWhy working on the women's bathroom addition
Women's bathroom addition in final faze of construction
Renovation to inside of the VFW Post 7810 Austin Vet's Club:
Recently, a new flag pole was erected:
Flag pole in front of the VFW Post 7810 Vet's Club.
Some of the donations to local organization The Post 7810 VFW/Vets Club have made:
Post Member Chris Ehrensberger pictured with a member of the Teacher's Pet Rescue organization.
Donation to The Austin Pride Committee. The Austin Pride Committee sponsors the July 4th Fireworks and performs many other community activities.
Post Commander Dynda presents a donation to The Sweden Valley Manor Nursing Home.
Commander Dynda presents check to the UPMC Cole Foundation.
Recognizing Volunteer Community Service of the Community of Austin, Pennsylvania
Commander Dynda presents Emergency Medical Technician Award to Cheryl Orlowski. Cheryl is a member of the Austin Emergency Service Organization in Austin.
Conducting and participating in activities promoting Goodwill within the Community of Austin.
VFW Post 7810 Vet's Club and Auxiliary have improved the quality of life in Austin and continues to be one of the town's major assets. As 2022 approaches, we congratulate them on their 75th Anniversary and wish them many more.
Oh, by the way, the fish fry was excellent.
Monday, October 25, 2021
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