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Poppy Distribution Event Slated at Edmonds Summer Market

Poppy Distribution Event Slated at Edmonds Summer Market
Poppy Distribution Event Slated at Edmonds Summer Market

On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Post will hold a second event at the Edmonds Summer Market. Poppies will be distributed and membership materials made available to interested and qualified veterans who may be visiting the market. 

We need a few members to help man the booth, which will operate from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm. Volunteers are also needed to set up our tent and table and return them to the Legion Hall in the afternoon. 

Poppy Distribution Event Slated at Edmonds Summer Market

Sign up at the Post meeting on the evening of Sept. 15.

Recruiting Event at Edmonds Summer Market

Recruiting Event at Edmonds Summer Market

On Saturday, July 27, Post 8870 once again held a community outreach and recruiting event at the Edmonds Summer Market. On hand to greet the public and introduce the Post to local veterans were Les Abel, Mike Denton, Dan Doyle and Don Stapleton. While no new members were signed on the spot we spoke to a number of local vets and more who were visiting friends and family from other areas, some of whom are members of VFW. 

Among the veterans we encountered was an older man from Ukraine, who proved to be a veteran of the Soviet Army from cold war days. A US Army vet who stopped by, told us of his experience at the Pentagon on 9/11. 

Many thanks to Sound Credit Union, sponsors of the non-profit Summer Market booth and the Edmonds Historic Museum folks who set up the booth for us.