ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 15th , 2025

 
These Are The Latest Things Happening at the Post
 
 The updated June 2025 Calendar is available. Click here to go to the Calendar.

 
 January 2025 Joint VFW 4031 Post and Auxiliary Newsletter 
Here is the latest Joint VFW Post 4031 Joint Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to increase Post Communications. There are two versions here. The High Resolution version will load slower but will display photos and graphics better. The Low Resolution version is designed to permit those who have slower internet speeds to see the Newsletter without waiting too long. Remember the next newsletter will be published about July 1st. Articles are due June 15th.
 
Click here to see the High Resolution version of the newsletter.
 
Click here to see the Lower Resolution version of the newsletter.
 
You can advertise in our newsletter. We charge a low fee of $100.00 to place an advertisement of your choice in our newsletter. Click on the Advertise Button below to place an advertisement in our next newsletter.
 
 
Music at the Post
Once again there will be music at the Post on next Saturday June 21st between 2 and 5 PM. Click on the thumbnail below to see a full-sized version of the Flyer.

 


 
On-Line Store Has a New Product! Order Now or Buy at the Canteen
The Post has 25 oz VFW Post 4031 Water Canteens for sale. These Canteens are made of double walled Stainless Steel which will keep your water or other drinks cold for a long time. The price is $25.00 which is great deal for these quality Canteens. The Canteens look like this. Click on the Buy Now icon to order on line.
 
 

 Just Received! A shipment of a long time favorite of VFW Post 4031's On-Line Store, Red Long Sleeve Reflective VFW T-Shirts. Buy now as these shirts sell fast. Here's what they look like.
 
 
 
VFW Post Fundraisers
VFW Post 4031 is running a number of Fundraisers. These Fundraisers are designed to help our Post complete important programs which will help our Post modernize and help our veterans. The current Fundraising Campaigns are:
  1. Help VFW Post 4031 build a Handicapped Ramp for our East Entrance.
  2. Help VFW Post 4031 purchase a modern Point of Sale System for our Canteen.
Click on the icon below to go to our Fundraising Page and donate. Your donations directly support our local veterans. Thank you.
 
 

 
The VFW Post 4031 On Line Store Has a New Look 
The Post On-Line Store has been down for repair and upgrading. The Store is up and running again. Get your merchandize for the Store, at Breakfasts,  or from the Canteen. Here is a link to the VFW Post 4031 On-Line Store. VFW Post 4031 On-Line Store.
 

 
 
Military and Veteran Discounts
VFW Post 4031 has developed an extensive list of Veteran Owned Businesses and Veteran Discounts. Please go to our Veteran Discounts Page for more information. Click here to go to Veterans Discounts. There are also links to several Veterans Discount Websites on the Veterans Discount Page. This includes, This is a link to the We Salute Website which enables some Veterans Discounts and This is a link to the ID Me Website which also enables some Veterans Discounts.
 

The VFW Colorado Departmental quarterly newsletters are available under our News Heading.  You can see the latest Departmental Newsletter by clicking the following link. Colorado VFW May 2025 Newsletter
 

VFW Post 4031 has added a Suggestion Box to our website. We welcome your suggestions on how to improve your Post. You can find the suggestion box on the News  top menu and then scroll down.  We will use these suggestions to improve our ability to better serve our La Plata County Veterans. You can also click on the icon below to go to the Suggestion Box.
 

We Need Volunteers!
The lifeblood of VFW Post 4031 are its volunteers. Without our volunteers we cannot accomplish our mission to support veterans. The following is a list of things for which we need volunteers to help us.
  1. Color Guard/Honor Guard Members
  2. Members of the Public Relations Committee
  3. On Line Store Support staff.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of these jobs please E-Mail Jeff Punches by clicking on the icon below.
 
 
Thank You Sponsors!!
In June 2022 the Post first ran an Advertising and Sponsorship Drive. As a result of that drive and following years, the following sponsors are helping VFW Post 4031 achieve its goal.

Sponsors Who Are Current
 
Five Year Sponsors
Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Star Liquors

Four Year Sponsors
A&L Coors
Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
 
Three Year Sponsor
Serious Texas BBQ
Ballantine Communications
 
New Sponsors
DGC Diversified Roofing
VIP Plumbing
The PayRoll Department
Comfort Keepers



     Veterans Benefit Breakfast
The Veterans Benefit Breakfast is one of the most important events that VFW Post 4031 undertakes. The proceeds from these breakfasts directly support veterans in need. The next Veterans Benefit Breakfast will be held on Sunday July 6th starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 1:00 PM. Great food and the public is welcome. For more information about our Veterans Relief Program and to see a flyer for how to sponsor a breakfast click the link here. Here is a link to our Veterans Benefit Breakfast Page. Click on the thumbnails below to see a large version of the Veterans Benefit Breakfast Flyers.




 

 The next Veterans Relief Committee Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday July 7th at 5:30 PM.

 
 Veterans Relief Committee News
The Veterans Relief Committee has disbursed more than $20,000.00 in 2022 and more than $2,500.00 in 2023 to help needy La Plata County veterans.  For more information about Veterans Relief click here.

Future Planned Events
Veterans Relief Committee events in the upcoming months include the following: The Annual Veterans Float and Lunch on June 22nd and remember the VRC always holds a Veterans Benefit Breakfast on the first and third Sundays of each month. Click on the thumbnails below to see the large versions of the flyers for the VRC Events.

 

 
Events/Public Relations Committee
The next Events/ Public Relations Committee Monthly Meeting will be held July 7th at 1:00PM. The Events/PRC meeting will normally be held on the Monday preceding the Post Meeting of each month at 1:00PM. 
 

Public Relations Committee News
The PRC is planning a number of events in the coming months including a continuous Red Shirt Friday Shirt sale, and publishing a Joint Post and Auxiliary Newsletter approximately July 1, 2025 (time flies!). As always the PRC welcomes all members to seek new members for the Post and the Auxiliary. Ask Jeff Punches how you can help. Contact Jeff at (503) 961-3201.
 

The Post 4031 final May 2025 Post Meeting Minutes and previous months minutes as well as the Draft June 2025 Post Minutes are available for reading on the Members Only page. Additionally all the Public Relations Committee Minutes are always available for reading. The Events Committee Minutes are now on the Members Only Page. Go to the Log In button at the right of the menu above, click on Members Only and then log in.

RED SHIRTS FOR SALE

 
On Line Store News: The VFW Post 4031 On-Line Store is now offering both short sleeve and long sleeve RED Shirt Friday Shirts. See the promotion banner above. We have a large number of both men's and ladies' shirts now with more coming soon. Join all those who have purchased their RED Shirts and Support Our Troops. Wear your RED Shirt proudly. You can order using this website's On-Line Store or by downloading, filling out, and submitting a Red Shirt order Form. Orders are being accepted now. Click on the thumbnail below to see the Red Shirt Flyer.

 RED Shirt Flyer

Click on the thumbnail below to download one of the VFW Post 4031 Red Shirt Order Forms.

   
 
 

Wrangler Shirts Now On Sale

New Store Products

These are wonderful rodeo weight shirts that come in Men's and Women's sizes. These shirts come in both a white style and a red style. The shirts are true to size. This is a one time offer as these will not be replaced. The shirts are brand new and are being offered at 66% off retail price. This is a great offer.

VFW Membership is Special

Join, Renew, or Transfer our Membership

We at VFW Post 4031 honor each of our members. We encourage you to join, renew, or transfer your membership to VFW Post 4031. By joining or continuing your membership you are making a statement that you support your fellow veterans in La Plata County. The linked page also allows you to download an application, a membership form, or to renew your membership by credit card. If you have questions please contact us at any time.

Red Shirt Friday Shirts

Support Our Troops

VFW Post 4031 has available both Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve RED Shirts for purchase. These shirts are designed to help celebrate RED Shirt Fridays.  RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed and is a way to Support Our Troops. Long Sleeve Shirts are available for Pre-order at a reduced price. You can buy by using our On-Line Store at VFW4031.org, by going to Magpies Newsstand and Cafe at 707 Main Avenue, or by contacting us at VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Avenue, Durango, CO. 81301. Phone (970) 247-0384, email at webmaster@vfw4031.org or at VFW4031@bresnan.org.

VFW Post 4031 On Line Store

VFW 4031 Swag Store

Our VFW Post 4031 Blue Hoodies have arrived!
 
The VFW Post 4031 is currently offering VFW Branded Hats in various colors, Blue and Red Mens and Women's Polos, Long Sleeve VFW Red Shirts, and VFW Post 4031 Navy Blue Hoodies. These offerings are offered at a discount from ordering from the VFW Store. These offerings are also available at the Post Canteen. You can pay by credit card on the linked page. Get some now!