After a two year absence, members of VFW Post 8870 distributed Buddy Poppies at three store locations: QFC Westgate in Edmonds, QFC Speedway in Mukilteo and Town & Country Market in Mill Creek on Friday & Saturday, November 5-6.
We were well received at all three locations, though participation by the membership was light and we could have used another two dozen or more volunteers spread among the three locations and include a fourth store that was available to us.
Our efforts produced a total of $ 11,815 of which $ 4,654 came from Mukilteo, $ 3,621 from Mill Creek and $ 3,540 out of Edmonds. (Plus a bottle of wine to be auctioned at the Post meeting)
A good result, all things considered, though it leaves us about $ 4,000 below our hoped for Relief Fund Budget for the coming year.
Perhaps some of you may be able to make a special donation of your own, to help us make up the shortfall from our Veterans Day outing, especially those of you who were unable to participate on November 5 & 6, or were simply not yet comfortable with being out in the public to that extent. A few dollars here and there could make all the difference. Meanwhile, we hope to see you all at the November Post meeting.
John Shelton
Les Abel
Dan Doyle
Carl Kurfess
Al & Jo Boyett
Charlie Gaul
Rose & Alden Gilliland
Herb Bender
Dick Harsin
Robert Little
Jim & Terry Traner
Nathan Wortinger
Duane Bowman
Mike & Linda Denton
Calvin Barnard
Jim & Linda Blossey
Robert Low
Dan White
Bill Fox
Parnia Parvini
This stalwart group of 24 individuals staffed two tables at each of three stores in four shifts over the two days!