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  • Friday, 4 July, TGI Fridays, Joondalup 6PM, post get together
  • Sunday, 6 July, Frank's Texas BBQ, Victoria Park, American Women's Club and American's Living in Perth (Facebook group), lunch, bring a sweet to share
  • Sunday, 20 July, Monthly Meeting
District 5 now has a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/722741853518051

Note, the pancake breakfasts will now be held occasionally and just for post members and guests.

 Independence Day Message

From the Commander, VFW Department of Pacific Areas

 Comrades, Auxiliary Members, and Friends of the Department of Pacific Areas,

 As we gather around the world to celebrate the 249th anniversary of our nation’s independence, let us pause to reflect on the profound meaning of this day.  July 4th is not just a day of fireworks and festivities — it is a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering determination of those who came before us to secure the freedoms we cherish today.

 As members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, we understand better than most the true cost of liberty.  We have worn the uniform, stood watch in foreign lands, and defended the ideals enshrined in our Constitution.  Let this Independence Day renew our sense of purpose and duty — to our nation, our communities, and to one another.

 This year, our Department theme remains steadfast: "Teamwork. Together Everyone Achieves More.” In that spirit, let us continue working together — post by post, district by district — to uphold the VFW’s mission, grow our membership, care for our veterans, and foster the camaraderie that strengthens our organization.

 Whether you’re stateside, in the Pacific, or deployed abroad, I wish you and your families a safe and meaningful Independence Day. May we continue to honor the legacy of our Founding Fathers and all those who have served in defence of our freedom.

 God bless you, God bless the United States of America, and God bless the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

 Yours in Comradeship and Service,

John "Jack" Farrell

Commander

VFW Department of Pacific Areas

Email:

cdrdpa@vfwpacific.org

john.p.farrell@icloud.com

 "Teamwork. Together Everyone Achieves More”


Justin Hughes, Vice President of the Eastern Regional Bassendean Sub-branch of the RSL, presented the below information the the January meeting. Additional Gulf War Illness information will be in the document section.

Eastern Regional Bassendean RSL opens each Friday 1630 for comradery, sausage sizzle and toast. Our RSL comprises membership of around 95% ex serving ADF and allied forces. 0900-1200 Mon-Friday for coffee and veteran advocacy. We also have a Padre.

    1. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068602900532
  1. 26 February 2025 - Australia Day 1300 - food and band
    1. https://www.facebook.com/events/627453943280800/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
  1. 2 March 2025 34th commemoration Gulf War - Liberation of Kuwait, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. 1100 Bassendean War Memorial followed by drinks and food at Bassendean RSL
    1. https://www.facebook.com/events/1766877934166492/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
  1. 29,30,31 August - Western Australian Military Muster - located an infantry veterans private property, bring your unit flag, hat, shirt - watch for details on our FB site
  2. every Sunday - Western Grunts Military Motorcycle Club (comprised of serving and ex-service members, supporters eg their fathers who were in Korea, Vietnam etc) rides each Sunday 0830 coffee, 0930 stands up to hotel or another RSL that serves lunch then back to RSL. 

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Please join the Post with the new recycling program, Containers for Change
 
Use the ID Code:  C10300852
or the QR / barcode when you return your recyclables at any of the collection centres.

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