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WELCOME TO LYLE RUSSELL - GALLAGHER-HANSEN VFW POST 1210

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

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Commander's Corner

Commander Mark Gelhar

Hello Post 1210! 

 
We just finished our Membership Dinner on December 7th. We recognized our Scout of the Year, our Teacher of the Year, our Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen winners, and members of the Post with anniversary pins. Looking forward and hoping our VOD and PP winners advance in the competition. State Commander Ed Keogh was on hand as keynote speaker, and joined in our awards presentations. Ed's wife Jean also spoke as the upcoming State Auxiliary President, encouraging family members to join the Auxiliary. We thanked all of our new members this year, and remind them their spouse and other family members are eligible to join the Auxiliary. Contact Robin Horkey 651.437.6171
 
 

For the 2026 Membership Dinner, we are discussing making it more of a family event to include younger members and their entire family. Let’s bring the kids and have activities for them. This would be a summer event. Anyone interested in joining the Planning Committee please contact the Post.

 

 

We also got back on Facebook. If you are on Facebook, please follow the VFW and let your friends and neighbors know also. Community events we plan will be listed both on Facebook and the VFW1210 website. Face book page is: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584833633594 or search VFW Post 1210 Hastings MN.

 

 

Your Post 1210 had a great year and currently ranks as one of the top Posts in the country! Thanks to our awesome team for working so hard on recruiting new members. Also Thanks to those new members for joining an organization, that they earned the right to join through their dedicated service to their country.

 

 

VFW Post 1210 wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

 

May the year 2026 be a blessing for all.


 
Sincerely,
 
Mark Gelhar
Commander VFW Post 1210

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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