Carlos Lozano The Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 was founded in Sun Lakes, Arizona, on December 1975 and is named after its charter member Dr. Russell W. Bercier (deceased). Since inception, VFW Post 8053 and its Auxiliary have been instrumental in donating more than $35,000 each year and contributing thousands of hours of volunteer service…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2017
VFW 8053 Aux. promotes patriotism among youth
Betty Peer In addition to raising funds to support Veterans, the VFW Post 8053 and its Auxiliary promote patriotism among youth through scholarship programs. Patriot’s Pen is an essay competition for students in grades 6-8. Voice of Democracy is a recorded essay for students 9-12. A different theme is identified each year by the national…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
VFW Auxiliary Post 8053
Janice Cournoyer Are you interested in being part of an organization that directly supports America’s Veterans? Membership in the VFW Auxiliary is an excellent way to show your support! The VFW Auxiliary started with a small group of women who wanted to serve veterans. Today, there are nearly 470,000 members across the country with a…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 awarded Wal-Mart grant and participates in Operation Kids
Sandra Whittenberg, Chairman VFW Auxiliary 8053 is very grateful to Wal-Mart for partnering with us in our efforts on behalf of veterans and their families in our local area! Mr. Liquori affirms that “we must take care of our veterans and their families.” This $1,000 Wal-Mart grant will be spent on local veterans and their…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
VFW Post 8053 supports adopted guard unit
Betty Peer One of the programs of the VFW Auxiliary is Veteran’s and Family Support. In partnership with our VFW Post 8053, the Auxiliary has adopted National Guard Unit 3666. Recently, one of the members of that unit was killed in an auto accident. The Post and Auxiliary donated $300 to purchase books and educational…