To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
“No One Does More For Veterans.”
VFW General Meeting February 10, 2024
Adjutant Mark Storsteen calls the roll of officers at the February General Meeting as Commander Terry Moxley and Finance Officer Mo Motier look on. The VFW holds its monthly meeting at 10:0 AM on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Members are encouraged to attend. It is your attendance and input that make us the best post in Southern California.Special guest Martin Veprauskas, a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran, addresses the membership. Martin is running for United States Senator in the upcoming elections.(L-R) Adjutant Mark Storsteen, Steve Miller, …, Martin Veprauskas, Commander Terry Moxley, Finance Officer Mo Motier, Ray Johnson, and Hospital Chairman Bruce Mackamul.
VFW General Meeting October 14, 2023
Adjutant Mark Storsteen calls the roll for attendance at the November meeting.
Service Officer Art Haeussler brought the membership up to date on the problems we are experiencing with many bills that are stuck in Congress due to their in-house problems. Also, a brief update on the Camp Lejeune water problems that can be addressed thru the Camp Lejeune Act that are available to not only the Service Member, but, in the event of that service members death, claims may also be initiated by surviving family members.For more info contact Art.
Quartermaster Mo Motier brought the membership up to date on the Quarterly Audit and also announced the Shrimp Boil Event hours will be 2-7 pm on November 11th. He asked that as many members volunteer to help out as this event requires as many helping hands as possible.
Karen Bowman announced to the membership that the Wreaths Across America program is accepting donations for this years event. The VFW and MOC Pup Tent 40 both made $1,530.00 donations.
Bruce Mackamul made a motion for a $1,530.00 donation to the Wreaths Across America Campaign. The motion passed unanimously.
Acting Sgt-at-Arms Raymond Johnson drapes the Charter for Jerry Moore and Skip Marks.Skip Marks, a member of both the VFW and MOC Pup Tent 40 was an active member who was always on hand to help out with special events. He was always the top ticket seller for many of the events we sponsored.
Jerry Moore, US Navy Retired, was a Vietnam Veteran. Jerry was a key figure in the transformation of the post building when it opened in 2010. The electrical problems with the building were many and critical. Jerry spend many hours working with the help of SDG&E to make repairs to the building and getting it ready for the Grand Opening.
As Christmas approached in 2012, American Legion Post 365 Commander Chris Yates thought it would be fun to decorate the Christmas Tree. The Auxiliary had set the tree up in the Post Clubroom area and left the installation of the Christmas tree lights to the Commander. Chris spent about an hour putting the tree lights on and then flipped the switch to turn them on. No Lights. Chris began a systematic approach to resolve the problem by checking all the plugs between each string of lights, several times to no avail. Then he thought maybe one of the lights was out, that might cause the entire string to not operate. Tweaking each bulb to try to get them all to light up proved fruitless. The always calm and collected Chris was becoming frustrated and a few more Miller Lites were needed to proceed. Finally, in desperation, he asked Jerry Moore to check out his work. Jerry, a retired US Navy with an electrician MOS walked calmly around the tree, studied it for a minute or two, and then, calmly held up the plug and said to Chris, “It always works better when you plug it in.” Jerry was treated to several cans of Coors Banquet beer for his assistance.
Jasper, a service dog for one of our members never misses a meeting.
VFW General Meeting September 9, 2023
Post 7041 Commander Terry Moxley introduces District 1 Commander Alexis HenshawDistrict 1 Commander Alexis Henshaw spoke to the membership about the Buddy Poppy Program, the importance and safekeeping of DD-214 documentation, and encouraged all members to do their best to increase VFW membership.Post 7041 Vice Commander Mike Gervais updated the progress on the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen programs.Matt Foster provided information on the North County Stand Down that will take place October 19-22 2023
VFW General Meeting August 12, 2023
District 1 Auxiliary President Diana Kulhanek speaks to the Post 7041 membership. Diana was present at the Auxiliary meeting to conduct the annual inspection of the Auxiliary. (L-R) Adjutant Mark Storsteen, Post 7041 Commander Terry Moxley, District 1 President Diana Kulhanek.
Auxiliary 7041 Treasurer/Secretary Karen Bowman and Auxiliary President Monica Camargo, the heart and soul of the Auxiliary.
VFW Auxiliary District 1 President Diana Kulhanek and District 1 Senior Vice President. Both Ladies are members of Carter Smith Post 5867 in Lakeside.
Judy Leonardi speaks to the membership about the American Legion State Baseball Championship Tournament that was held recently. VFW Post 7041, Auxiliary 7041 and MOC Pup Tent 40 were the 2nd largest contributors in the state, donating more than $6,800.00 for the players and families transportation and lodging during the tournament. (L-R) Adjutant Mark Storsteen, Commander Terry Moxley, Judy Leonardi, Chaplain Jose Flores.
VFW General Meeting July 8, 2023
Commander Terry Moxley introduced the new American Legion Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi. Brad shared a little about his military service in the U.S. Army and his commitment to a continuing partnership and co-operation with Post 7041 and American Legion Post 365.Service Officer Art Haeussler shared that we should all have a copy of our DD214 document for family members for VA benefits. A DD214 is required for VA services when one passes. The DD214 can be a copy, it doesn’t have to be certified or notarized. Make sure your families know where your documents are.A motion was made and approved to donate $2,000 to American Legion Baseball. Pictured (L-R) Post 7041 member Matt Foster, Auxiliary Treasurer Karen Bowman, Post 7041 Commander Terry Moxley, Auxiliary President Monica Camargo, Post 7041 Quartermaster Mo Motier, American Legion Baseball representative Judy Leonardi receiving a check for $2,000 from Bruce Mackamul. The check was a joint effort from both the Auxiliary and Post 7041.
VFW General Meeting April 8, 2023
A very special guest, Jasper, attended our meeting this month. Jasper is a Service Dog for one of our new members.Post 7041 newly elected officers for the 2023-2024 year are sworn in. (L-R): Jose Flores, Chaplain; Lora Wood, 3rd Year Trustee; Eric Motier, Quartermaster; Terry Moxley, Commander; Mike Gervais, 1st Vice Commander; Jonathan North, 2nd Year TrusteeTerry Moxley holds the gavel as he is sworn in as the Commander of VFW Post 7041 for the 2023-2024 year by Past Commander Bruce Mackamul.
July 9th 2022 VFW General Meeting & MOC Pup Tent #40 Scratch
VFW Post 7041 General Meeting 7/10/22
Pledge of Allegiance
Chaplain Tom Morton
Jr. Vice Commander Mike Gervais briefing the membership on the Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen, Police & Fireman of the year projects.
Post 7041 membership
MOC Pup Tent 40 Seam Squirrel Jonathan North
Pup Tent 40 members hear Financial Report from Quartermaster Mackamul
