Summer is here in all it's glory. The days are hot and the nights give some relief. Keep well hydrated.

President Trump has been sworn is at the 47th President. I just wish to remind all Post members that Section 702 of the National By-Laws states;

Please respect that others may not share the same opinions about politics and what is said by individuals outside of meetings is not relevant to us as an organisation.

Our differences are what make us unique and we need to be proud of who we are and what we have accomplished throughout our lives. We need to respect each other. We should always have each other's backs. Enjoy time spent with family and friends and remember all those who can no longer be with us.

2025 VFW Post 2025 (proposed) Schedule of Events - approved at the January meeting

• Sunday 19/1/25  January meeting
• Sunday 16/2/25  February meeting
• Sunday 16/3/25  March meeting
• Sunday 6/4/25    Memorial ceremony at the US Armed Forces Gazebo at Karrakatta Cemetery
• Sunday 13/4/25  April meeting (normally would be 20^th but that is Easter Sunday)
• Friday 25/4/25    ANZAC Day Parade - Fremantle
• Sunday 18/5/25   May meeting
• Sunday 24/5/25   US Memorial Day Ceremony
• Sunday 15/6/25   June meeting
• Sunday 20/7/25   July meeting
• Sunday 17/8/25   August meeting
• Sunday 21/9/25   September meeting
• Sunday 19/10/25 October meeting
• Sunday 16/11/25 November meeting
• Sunday 14/12/25 December meeting: Christmas meeting with picnic

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, 16 February 2025  at the Navy League and HMS Perth Memorial. Bacon and egg breakfast, from 10:30 to 11:30, followed by the Post meeting.

The long awaited Memorial Service is scheduled for April the 6th at 10 am at the US Armed Forces Gazebo (Karrakatta Cemetery). Details will be provided in the near future.

 https://www.ozatwar.com/locations/karrakattauscemetery.htm

 

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.

 

1. 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
2. 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
2. 2 March 2025 34^th 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
3. 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
4. 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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Anzac Day Celebrations - Friday 25 Apr 2025

Fremantle Parade

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VFW Post 12163 is proudly supporting the fundraising effort to purchase a memorial brass plaque for the currently unmarked grave of William Henry Belpitt, awarded the US Medal of Honor in 1884. William's great granddaughter, who lives in Fremantle, along with the U.S. Medal of Honor Society is arranging this memorial for the Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney. Please support this cause.

 

https://gofund.me/1904acb6

 

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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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 Help Support VFW Post 12163 by signing up for your very own Entertainment Coupon Book!

Click Below 👇🏻

 

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Adopt a Unit Program

We are proud of our Adopt a Units.  Marine Rotation Unit in Darwin, and our Naval Submariners in Garden Island.  We were able to deliver 145 plus Christmas care packages filled with holiday cheer and snacks in December 2020

 

(Below Marine Rotation Unit Darwin)

 

(Below US Navy Submariners Garden Island) 

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Please feel free to visit our VFW District of Pacific Areas websites:

Pacific Areas Main Website

Pacific Areas Facebook page

Around the Pacific Facebook page