Thanks to all that attended  the April 2010 Meeting. We had a great turn out and elected new oficers for year 2010-2011. I would like to thank those that supported me for another term as your commander. I will try harder than ever to be a good commander. Remember, anyone wishing to discuss any program or situation may contact me at (601) 329-1277 or E-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Newly elected officer are pictured below: Left to Right. Commander - Pete Schwingle , Sr. Vice Commander - Bill Perkins, Jr. Vice Commander -- Howell Purvis, Quartermaster -- Theron Lott, Chaplain -- Robert "Bo" Tims, and Surgeon -- Raulawni Branch.

LACY KELLY VFW POST 3036 OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY/PATRIOT'S PEN  PROGRAM

By: Quitman Lockley, Chairman, VOD                                                                                   Ryan Serrano, Chairman, Patriot's Pen

 There will be a Voice of Democracy Meeting on Tuesday the 13th of April @ 5:30 PM at VFW Post 3036. This will be the final meeting for this school year.  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 .

From Ryan Serrano:   Thanks for your hard work and dedication during the past school-year to the Patriot's Pen program. Contact information for Ryan Serrano is Tel. # 336-307-8702 and his e-mails are as follows:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 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."  

"God is always in a safe place in our life' storm . "

Holy Bible

 

FROM THE BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE

Help the Living

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

 Contact Sam Mauldin at (970) 271-2281. Speaker Program concerns may be addressed to Joyce Fulford at (601) 268-3903. NOTICE: Copies of the Department and Post By-Laws will be available to members at our 4 May, 2010, meeting.

Buddy Poppies - Among all the flowers that evoke the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem written by Col. John McCrae of Canada. The poem, "In Flander's Field," describes blowing red fields among the battleground of the fallen. For more than 75 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans' welfare and the well being of their dependents. The VFW conducted its first poppy distribution before Memorial Day in 1922, becoming the first veterans' organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. It was during the 1923 encampment that the VFW decided that VFW Buddy Poppies be assembled by disabled and needy veterans who would be paid for their work to provide them with some form of financial assistance. The plan was formally adopted during the VFW's 1923 encampment. The next year, disabled veterans at the Buddy Poppy factory in Pittsburgh assembled VFW Buddy Poppies. The designation "Buddy Poppy" was adopted at that time. In February 1924, the VFW registered the name "Buddy Poppy" with the U.S. Patent Office. A certificate was issued on May 20, 1924, granting the VFW all trademark rights in the name of Buddy under the classification of artificial flowers. The VFW has made that trademark a guarantee that all poppies bearing that name and the VFW label are genuine products of the work of disabled and needy veterans. No other organization, firm or individual can legally use the name "Buddy" Poppy. Today, VFW Buddy Poppies are still assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA Hospitals. The minimal assessment (cost of Buddy Poppies) to VFW units provides compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of our nation's veterans. And now, the Poem:

In Flander's Field

by John McCrae

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved and now we lie, In Flanders Fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe To you, from failing hands, we throw, The torch, be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us, who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, In Flanders Fields

If you need to talk to someone about an Americanism Event or program please contact Brian Hughes at 601-620-9942 or the Post at 601-582-9314 or Joyce Fulford at 601-268-3903.

Please Support our Poppy Sales

FROM THE TROOP CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM

VFW Post 3036 shipped 22 packages to Afghanistan this past month at a cost of $987.00. Thanks to Smokey Stover and my family members who helped make this possible. The last elements of the 155th Infantry returned to Camp Shelby this past month. I would like to thank all the Ladies of VFW Post 3036 who contributed so generously to the Family Waiting Area on 22nd Ave at Camp Shelby. Thanks also to George and Dianne Herrington for their hard work and time they devoted to the Family Support Group. George picked up most of the contributions from VFW 3036 and George even got wet a couple of times, “sorry George.”

THE HONOR GUARD PROGRAM

During  March the Honor Guard performed six funerals and 1 flag detail.  Over 98.5 man-hours and 1,406 miles were volunteered to perform these ceremonies. Members at these ceremonies were "Bo" Tims, Hulon Cameron, Frank Broom, Edwin Bodie, Lenny Majszak, Bennie Smith, Harold Stover, Robert White, Howell Purvis, Chuck Singleterry, Larry Holmes, J. D. Runnels, and James Mordica.  Thanks to all who donated their time and effort. Thanks guys, you performed with dignity and honor; Well Done. Note: the Honor Guard has a detail that cooks during the Saturday Bingo at VFW Post 3036. The prices are great and they have a good selection. 

HOSPITAL PROGRAM

The Veterans Bingo Party at the Collins State Veterans Home was held on Mar 17.  Three VFW/VFWA volunteers were present and donated 15 man hours.  Total miles was 200. Total expenditures $400.00.  The next scheduled hospital visit will be 21st April 2010, at the Collins State Veterans' Home, Collins.  Many thanks to those who participated and welcome to new volunteers -- we need your help.

VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN

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 May 2010 membership meeting.  The coins and silver certificates are displayed in the Post Canteen.  Please see me for your tickets.

THE LADIES AUXILIARY

VFWA Logo

April 23rd and 24th is Buddy Poppy Fund Raiser Weekend. Hwy. 49 WMT will be on 23 April, 24th will be Petal WMT, and Hwy. 98 WMT will be on the 8th of May (this is because we had to  change dates because of the New Store Opening Day was on the 24th). Volunteers contact Hazel Easterling for scheduling at (60 582-0307. The newly elected officers for VFWA Post 3036 are as follows. Madame President--Pat Hewitt, Sr. Vice  President--Sherry Saucier, Jr. Vice President--Mary Sokovich, Chaplain--Pat Smith, Treasurer--Jane Singleterry, Conductress--Deborah Smith, Guard--Hazel Easterling, 3 yr Trustee--Sue Lott, 2 yr Trustee--Thelma Roberts, and  1 yr Trustee--Billie Darrah. Congratulations to all the newly elected officers.  I am looking forward to working with you during the 2010-2011 year. Please contact Jane Singleterry at (601-268-6457) if you have not paid your dues, or anything to do with membership.  To the right is the Patriotic Art Committee.  Left  to right: Billie Darrah, Faye Prine, Pat Hewitt and Jane Singleterry.  The winning art came from Leanna Roberts who is a 16 Year-old junior from Petal High.  The Judges for the art were Don Hegwood, Bobby Walters and Joyce Bradley.  Ladies, as always, a job well done.

RED CROSS COORDINATOR

WWII Red Cross Poster

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

I'm Ready to go

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 March, we traveled 2,443 miles, transported 74 patients and made 13 trips to the Jackson VA Hospital. 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 still need more volunteer drivers. Please call the Chairman, Bennie Smith,  at (601) 466-9768 for information.

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

Pup Tent Number 7

The Pup Tent 7 Scratch on 11 March was chaired by our newly elected 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. With one unremarkable exception, these Shavetails were installed at a most memorable ceremony held on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Post 3036; which followed a catered luncheon of assorted delicacies. It is with great pleasure we report the retrieval of our exalted and cherished Medal of Honor, which, despite having been subjected to no little degree of partisan abuse, was promptly awarded to Ryan Serrano, with specific instructions to exceed previously donated honors to the Medal. Further desecration of our hallowed symbol will be dealt with most appropriately.  Ryan will be leaving in early May to report to a new assignment at Ft Jackson, SC. In spite of stringent rules against such, another sorry incident of hat theft occurred at the scratch. On top of that, someone ratted on someone else who wasn't guilty. Due to lax security, a measly fine was imposed. Unfortunately, income to the Pup Tent from fines reached an all time low due to exceedingly coothful behavior by the Nits. The Most Insignificant Seam Squirrel took a dim view of this. Cecil Johnson conducted the drawing for the door prize, a prized patriotic antique wall clock, which was lost by Sky Pilot Don Knott. The next scratch is to be held on Thursday, 15 April, whether or not all Cooties have dutifully paid their taxes. 

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