By Marc Gonick / Herald Forum
Congratulations to VFW Post 2100 in Everett for earning All-American and All-State status. These prestigious honors are awarded for achieving the established national and state goals in each category of their mission serving veterans. It is the ultimate achievement a VFW Post can earn at both levels of the organization.
Additionally, we are earning the VFW’s 125th Anniversary Commemorative Service Banner and 2024-25 102 Percent Membership Streamer from the VFW National Office. The banner was earned for hosting a 125th anniversary celebration last year, and the Post 2100 completing the year at 106.4 percent membership.
The new VFW year unofficially began with the installation of a new officer leadership team and then the VFW Washington State Convention a few weeks later.
The year officially began on July 1, and VFW Post 2100 has had a busy first quarter.
The year kicked off with a bang with the Everett Fourth of July parade, and an open house for the public at the Post following the parade. VFW members rode in our Army deuce and a half-truck in the parade. The truck which has become a common site in the parade annually, as well as at many other events in the Everett area each year.
We are continuing projects to upgrade our historic Post building which opened in 1945. The front foyer has been completed with a new memorial plaque wall and upgraded display case. There are additional projects in the works to maximize and upgrade the interior spaces and give it more of a cozy museum-like feel. We still have a great deal of military uniforms and artifacts to display.
In August, we hosted a “Back to School” event providing Everett school children needed school supplies. Also, in August the Post participated in the Randy Couture Motorcycle Run held at Harley Davidson in Marysville. This is an annual gathering with proceeds supporting military families. Hundreds of gorgeous motorcycles are on display as the “eye candy” for this event.
There were no major events in September. The month was solely spent assisting veterans in need, which is our primary mission and what we do every day of the year.
However, in September a noteworthy veteran-positive happening occurred in the community. The Everett Veterans Center got a new Veterans Service Officer. This was a very much anticipated hiring, as veterans in our community will have a local outlet for getting their claims processed, as well as having another advocate.
So far in October, we’ve participated in the Everett Veterans Stand Down which is a event sponsored by Snohomish County which provides much needed clothing and other personal articles and services to veterans in the Everett community. This is a wonderful function that shows the love of the Everett community for its military heroes.
Upcoming public events
Nov. 8: Marine Corps Anniversary Celebration: open to the public. Tickets to go on sale at the post soon.
Nov. 15: WAC Wrestling at 4 p.m. Tickets available online.
Dec. 20: WAC Wrestling at 4 p.m. Tickets available online.
Weekly events
Mondays: Open Mike Night from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays: Various Bands and Dancing from 7 to 10 p.m.
If you are a combat veteran and interested joining the VFW, please contact our Post at 425-252-2100 or vfwpost2100@yahoo.com.
Mark Gonick is the commander of VFW Post 2100 in Everett, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett.
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