2026-2027 Election Results:

Congratulations to our members on their election to the following positions for the upcoming year:

Commander: Kenneth Arroyo

Senior Vice Commander: Nelson Lopez

Junior Vice Commander: Shaheed Rashad

Quartermaster: Daniel Gavigan

3-Year Trustee: Ted Stoma

The date of the installation ceremony will be announced soon.

 

 

Next Member Meeting:

Wednesday, May 6th, at 7:00 pm.

Routine business conducted. 

  

 

Next Auxiliary Member Meeting: 

Wednesday, May 13th, at 7:00 pm.

Elections for Auxiliary officers will be conducted.

 

 

Auxiliary Paint & Sip Fundraiser

Friday, April 17th, at 7:00 pm. $35.00 per person, online registration.

Come join the Post Auxiliary in their first fundraiser of 2026. Express your creative side with painting while enjoying the evening with friends and wine. You get all the supplies and two glasses of complimentary wine. They are doing such great things and would appreciate your support. Register for the event at: http://PaintPartyLI.com/calendar

 

 

Ward Melville Softball Military Appreciation Day

Saturday, April 18th, at 9:30 am, at Ward Melville H.S., 380 Old Town Road, E. Setauket.

This special event will recognize military veterans and active-duty personnel from across Long Island. Each honoree will be individually celebrated with a ceremonial walk through a military tunnel onto the field. The event will feature interactive military displays, including military vehicles and additional assets, providing a meaningful and engaging experience for attendees. Lunch will be provided to all honorees, courtesy of the Ward Melville Softball Team.

Each veteran wishing to be honored must complete and submit a Veteran Information Form to the Post by Friday, April 10th. Forms are available at the Post Canteen or click here /uploads/Documents/Promotion Flyers/2026VeteranInformationForm.pdf 

 

 

 

 

VFW Day of Service 2026: 

Sunday, May 3rd, at 8:00am - 6:00 pm.

Join us for our Day of Service as we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to service by hosting a blood drive conducted by New York Blood Center and sponsored by Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay, Legislator Steven Englebright and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich. 

Sign up to make your donation at http://nybc.org/sponsor and use code # 79280.

  

 

Featured Donor:

 

 A big thank you to Ann Edwards of Viking Bags for reaching out us to us and donating a Viking Tactical XL Backpack. This generous donation will assist us in transporting our supplies and equipment to events located away from our post. Click on the link below to check out the bag and other items on their website. 

https://www.vikingbags.com/pages/motorcycle-saddlebags