FROM THE COMMANDER 

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Update:  Two major events have occurred since the last Scuttlebutt was delivered.  First the State    Convention  took place from 25 thru 27 June at the Ramada Inn 49 @ Gulfport MS. Incoming Commander In Chief  Richard  L. Eubanks was present and made a big impression on most that met him. VFW Post 3036 was presented All State Awards and many other awards.  Elections for the incoming officers for the Dept. MS were held and the new Commander for Dept. MS is B. J. Lott of Post 3036 Hattiesburg.  Sr. Vice Cmdr. is David B. Mason of Greenville MS and Jr. Vice Commander is James Chapman of Lake Cormorant, MS.   The incoming Dept. VFWA Madame President is Marie Bangs from District 1 Area. The second event was the Council of Admin. Meeting that took place on the 24th and 25th of July. Property disposal was the main subject covered.  . Anyone who wishes to discuss any program or situation may contact me at the following number: 601-329-1277 or E-Mail @ ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  Thanks for all you do        

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY/PATRIOT'S PEN  PROGRAM

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The contact information for Quitman Lockley is Tel. # 601-307-0029 Cell, 601-544-9530  Work. His E-Mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

QUARTERMASTER REPORT

CATCH US ON THE WEB! The VFW Post 3036 Scuttlebutt is now posted to our website www.vfw3036.org  around the 15th of each month.  You can now receive the same news and information on the website as you are accustomed to receiving in the paper copy of the newsletter.  Check it out!  WHY ARE WE TELLING YOU THIS?     Simply put, we are hoping to save Scuttlebutt production time and postage.  If you find you are  satisfied with receiving your Scuttlebutt on the web, please send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Subject: "Remove from the Scuttlebutt mailing list." This action will remove you from the newsletter mailing list, but NOT from active members and VFW National databases. If you desire to continue receiving the paper copy, just do nothing.   

THE CHAPLAIN'S CORNER

As Chairman of the Post Visiting Committee, and with the assistance of other members appointed by the Commander,  I visit the sick and disabled members of our Post and community.  If you know a veteran or anyone  in need of services performed by the Chaplain, please call me at  (601) 544-7277 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

It is with heavy hearts that we bid a solemn farewell to our departed comrades:

"Rest in peace Comrades - We  Remember."  

"When all else fails and it seems there is no hope; there is always God who is your best chance of all  that you might ask."

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FROM THE BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE

As Chairman of the Benevolent Committee, and with the assistance of other members appointed by the Commander, we receive and consider requests for financial aid from VFW members in need. If you know a fellow comrade in need, please contact  me at (601) 466-9768 or email me as follows: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Our work is to "Honor the Dead by caring for the Living."  

FROM THE AMERICANISM COMMITTE

  You can contact Sam at (970) 571-2281. 

FROM THE TROOP CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM

A Caring Gift

VFW Post 3036 shipped 24 packages to Afghanistan this past month at a cost of $1,117.00. Thanks to Smokey Stover and my family members Erin and Brenda who helped make this possible. These packages and the most of what will be shipped the rest of this year or at least until Christmas will be going to the 287th. EN MAC  who are in Afghanistan. This Unit calls home Lucedale, and as there is no VFW Post in Lucedale 3036 and 9122  and a couple of other post will be taking care of this Unit. We have already shipped them about 50 packages and 30 cushions for their MG-31  vehicles; as per their request. Letters are posted on the Post Bulletin Board. Primary contact for this unit is SSG Freddie Cagle.

THE HONOR GUARD PROGRAM

With Honor

 During the month of July we performed  8 Funerals ; volunteers  donated  116 man-hours and 1,403 miles. Performing these ceremonies were Lenny Majszak, Howell Purvis, Bennies Smith, Hulon  Cameron, Smokey Stover, Edwin Bodie, J.D. Runnels,Robert White, Frank Broom, Larry Holmes, Chuck Singleterry and Jimmy Mordica.  Thanks guys for a job well done, and especially for the two old Iwo Jima Veterans, Jim Bourne and Alton Mooney. Their last battle has been fought.  The Families of both have expressed their  gratitude.       

HOSPITAL PROGRAM

The  VFW Bingo Parties  at Biloxi and Collins Veterans Homes will be conducted by Emil & Donna Zimmerman.  See the Calendar of Events for the appropriate dates.

THE LADIES AUXILIARY

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  Please contact Jane Singleterry at (601-268-6457) if you have not paid your dues, or for anything to do with membership.

RED CROSS COORDINATOR

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During  the past months, Camp Shelby troops and personnel  were given  National Military Service  Pamphlets  and  briefed on VFW  and  Red Cross Services. Remember, In addition to supporting the military, the American RED CROSS has the primary responsibility to help  prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work. So please, support your American Red Cross as a volunteer and as a financial supporter. Thanks!

VA HOSPITAL TRANSPORT PROGRAM

We depart at 7:15 AM

Veterans need not call for reservations.  Veterans needing to ride the bus can no longer make reservations. Just come to the VFW Post 3036 parking lot to catch the bus by 7:00 AM.  The loading policy will be on a first-come-first-served basis. The bus capacity is 14 and the first 14 patients to arrive will have priority. During the month of July the bus  transported 42 patients, drove 1,157 miles and made 6 trips to the VA Hospital in Jackson and served as a shuttle for Wesley once.  The bus departs VFW Post 3036 @ 7 AM sharply and the first 14 there  will be furnished transportation. Thanks to all the drivers. Again, to our volunteer drivers: thanks for helping us live up to our adopted motto of "Honoring the Dead by Caring for the Living."  NOTE: We are in dire need of more volunteer drivers. Please call the Chairman, Jay English, at (601) 582-9314 for information.

VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN

Jay English, Chairman

The National Home for Children has helped countless families with the care of their children while the family member or members have been deployed.  Many Military families are unaware that they may obtain help from the home.  This safe and secure temporary home may be just what the family needs.  If you know of the existence of such a situation, then you may obtain further information from the VFW National Home at 1-517-663-7012 or the National Home Hotline at 1-800-312-4200.  As a fundraiser for the home, tickets are available now for the New Silver Dollar Coin drawing. Also, we have added a couple Silver Certificates to the drawing. The drawing will be held at our next membership meeting.  The coins and silver certificates are displayed in the Post Canteen.  Please see me for your tickets  

POST 3036 RECREATIONAL FACILITY

Big Fish?

Cabins for Rent

At our Recreation Center, we have three (3) good fishing lakes, two (2) furnished cabins available for short-term lease, and covered outdoor picnic facilities to include a small restaurant which is fully furnished. The restaurant is also available for lease. To arrange for use of any Rec Center facility, call me at (601) 329-1277. 

MILITARY ORDER OF COOTIE

Cecil Johnson is Seam Squirrel

The Pup Tent 7 Scratch on 15 July was chaired by Most Insignificant Seam Squirrel, Cecil Johnson, assisted by his even more insignificant lousey staff: Hide Gimlet: Bennie Smith; CCDB: Joe Harrington; Keeper of the Lousey Records: Ron Clark; Shyster: Matthew Hamilton; Sky Pilot: Don Knott; Pill Pusher: Bill Perkins; and Tightwad (3 yr): Frank Broome.

Cootie Editor, Jim Darrah,

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