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Spaghetti Fundraiser: Save the Date

The post's annual Spaghetti Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23 starting at 5 pm. We plan to host a wonderful dinner, courtesy of Chef Kay and a raffle for select items. We'll also host a virtual auction for big ticket items. If you have an item to donate, contact the post at adjutant@vfwseattle.org.


We anticipate it will look like our past fundraisers but specific details will be announced closer to the date. Stay tuned!

Commander's Corner (July 2021)

We’re BACK!


Yes, it’s the start of a new year and the post is definitely back!


We will be conducting a full blown in person business meeting at the post on Thursday, July 1 at 7 p.m. for everyone who is fully vaccinated.


So any and everyone, come on down, COME ON DOWN! If for whatever reason you haven’t been vaccinated, you can still attend via Zoom.


There’s a lot of business to cover in our meeting, including our auxiliary, post awards and achievements and the recently concluded state convention.


We will also say farewell to Comrade Bryce White, Sr. Vice, who recently changed jobs and relocated back to Hawaii.


Hope to see you soon!


- Commander Joe Fitzgerald

Officer Spotlight: Dan Stokke, Post 3063 Judge Advocate

This is a recurring column that highlights the 2021-2022 post officers.


What is your military background?


My tour of duty in the U.S. Army was at Tae Chon, Korea where there was a missile base with three huge missiles.  The missiles would come out of their silos every week on staggered days. Our unit was tasked to secure the perimeter.  There were 12 OPs. Every night I would hump three mountains where my OP’s  were located and make certain no one was sleeping. My squad would put out little traps for me to warn them when I was coming. They would tell me the traps were for the North Koreans. We were not allowed cameras or alcohol in the compound. I believe the missiles were nukes but everything was hush-hush. 


When I got back to the states I was placed at Ft. Lawton in the 74th MP Detachment and did the remainder of my Military time there. That prepared me for my civilian job which was a Detective for 42 years with Seattle P.D.


Tell us about your position and what you hope to accomplish during your term.


As Judge Advocate I am responsible to keep the Post bylaws and constitution up to date and present them to the Post membership.


How long have you belonged to Post 3063 and did you previously serve in an officer position?


I've been with Post 3063 approximately six years and previously served as Post Surgeon. I've enjoyed participating in the post's annual trips to the VA hospital. Since COVID-19 of course, we haven’t been able to see the vets. Hopefully this will start again soon. 


I like the friendships I've acquired from our post and the fact they all are motivated to help the veterans.

Post Receives State Awards at Department Annual Convention

King County Sheriff Deputy Bob Nix, Post 3063’s Law Enforcement Award recipient, receives the state level award during the VFW and Auxiliary Departments of Washington 101st Annual Convention Banquet in Spokane, June 25, 2021. He is pictured with National Commander Hal Roesch and Department Commander Traci Williams. Deputy Nix will go on to compete with other state-level award recipients at the national level.
Congratulations to our Post 3063 leadership for achieving All State Post status, which entails completing various reports on time, reaching membership goals, attending district meetings/workshops, participating in community activities, and other factors. Commander Joe Fitzgerald and Quartermaster Harold Rodenberger accepted their white hats, which signify the All State status, during the convention.