Tag: Atmore VFW Auxiliary

Special to Atmore News Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 is excited to announce the kick-off of their third annual Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest. Children ages 4-15 have the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age group will receive $25. This poster contest is a local follow-up to the National VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative…

The 2019-2020 officers for the Atmore VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 were sworn in Monday, May 6. Shown are, from left, seated, Angie Carnley, Conductress; Kathy Blackburn, Chaplain; standing, Holly Carnley, One-Year Trustee; Jenny Hutto, Secretary/Treasurer; Arlene Delafosse, JR Vice President and Two-Year Trustee; Noah Graham, SR Vice President; and Gayle Johnson, President. Not shown is Jackey Odom, Guard and Three-Year Trustee.

Special to Atmore News The Atmore VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 hosted its annual Young American Patriotic Art Awards dinner at David’s Catfish in Atmore on Saturday, April 20. Madelyn Crane, a senior at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, was recognized for placing first in the annual scholarship contest. She received $200 from the Auxiliary; her artwork has been forwarded for judging at the State level. Mariah Moore, a…

Special to Atmore News The Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Day event on Saturday, March 30, 4 p.m., at Atmore City Hall. This event honors Vietnam veterans, but all veterans, families, and the general public are invited. Please join the Auxiliary as they honor these brave and heroic veterans. This year’s guest speaker will be David Hartline, Vietnam veteran, bestselling author, and…

News Staff Report Members of the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary are hoping you will help them help the Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center. This Saturday, March 16, the Auxiliary is hosting a “Mommy & Me” baby shower, a program which provides pregnant female veterans with baby items at no cost. You are invited to drop off items at the baby shower collection site, Atmore News, 128 S.…