Updated November 29th , 2022
These Are The Latest Things Happening Around the Post
VFW Post 4031's On Line Store is open for business.
The store has a variety of VFW Branded Hats as depicted below. Click on the picture of the hat that you want to buy to see more information.
 Brown Canvas VFW Logo Hat. Sold Out,
More Coming Soon! |
 Black VFW Logo Hat, $25.00 |
 Green VFW Logo Hat, $25.00 |
 Red VFW Logo Hat, $25.00 |
 Black New VFW Logo Hat, $25.00 |
NEW! The store has just received the Men's and Lady's Polos, the Long Sleeve VFW Branded Red Shirt, and the VFW Branded Navy Blue Hoodie as depicted below.
Click on the picture of the Polo that you want to buy to see more information.
 Blue Men's or Ladies' Polo with
VFW Logo and Post Information.
$31.00 to $34.00 |
 Red Men's or Ladies' Polo with
VFW Logo and Post Information.
$31.00 to $34.00 |
 Long Sleeve VFW Branded Red Shirt.
$35.00 to $45.00. |
 Navy Blue VFW
Branded Hoodie.
$35.00 to $45.00. |
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Veterans Relief Committee Store Items.
Click on the picture of the item that you want to buy to see more information.
 Nice First Responders Hat.
$14.00 |
 2022 Veterans Float T-shirt.
$15.00 - $20.00 |
 2022 Veterans Run Black Bandana
$10.00 |
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November is Membership Drive Month at VFW Post 4031. We would like every member to recruit one more member. You probably know a veteran who is eligible to join. Talk to them and convince them that membership is about supporting veterans in our county. We need new members to keep our Post strong and vibrant. Click here to see the VFW Post 4031 Membership form. COME ON MEMBERS GO OUT THERE AND RECRUIT!! In addition to recruiting new members VFW Post 4031 is conducting a Life Membership Legacy Challenge. Post Life members can upgrade their membership to Legacy status. Legacy Life membership provides lasting funding to our Post and provides you with additional VFW benefits. Click here to see the Legacy Life Brochure. Lifers UPGRADE NOW!
November is Veterans Month
Here is a list of Veterans Month Events that are known at this time:
- November is Membership Drive Month. Everyone recruit one member.
- November is also Legacy Challenge Month. Life members upgrade your membership to Legacy Life! We have four so far!!
The District 12 VFW Meeting will be held at VFW Post 4031 on December 3rd starting at 11:00AM. Any Post or Auxiliary member is welcome to attend. Lunch will be served.
The Post will be holding a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Dinner and Concert on December 7th from 5:30PM until 9:00PM. The music will be provided by the Durango Brass Band. Food will be catered by Distinct Dining. A cash bar will be available in the Canteen. Click the thumbnail of the flyer to see a larger version.
VFW Post 4031 is hosting an Army-Navy Game Party on December 10th from 1:00PM until 4:00PM in the VFW Post Downstairs Hall. Doors open at 5:30. Food will be provided by Texas Ty's BBQ. A cash bar will be available. Click on the flyer thumbnail below to see a larger version of the flyer. Go Navy!!
The Blue Star mothers are doing their Annual Wreaths Across America Drive. The ceremony and wreath laying is on December 17th starting at 11AM. Here is a link to the local Blue Star Mothers website where you can purchase wreaths and find out more information about the Wreaths Across America Program.
The Veterans Relief Committee is holding a Veterans Benefit Holiday Dinner on Saturday December 17th. Dinner is served from 3-6PM at the VFW Post 4031. Use the Lower Hall Entrance. $15.00 per plate and free for veterans. Click here to see the flyer for the event. You can also click on the flyer thumbnail below.
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.
- Color Guard/Honor Guard Members
- Members of the Public Relations Committee
- 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 the Post ran an Advertising and Sponsorship Drive. As a result of the Drive the following sponsors are helping VFW Post 4031 achieve its goal.
Sponsors who have sponsored us two years.
Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Star Liquors
Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Wells Group
New Sponsors
DK Mortgage Norm Phillips Team
Durango Harley Davidson
La Plata County Republicans
Serious Texas BBQ
Veterans Benefit BreakfastThe 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 December 4th between 9:00 AM and 11:00AM. Breakfast is $7.00 for veterans and $8 for non veterans. This breakfast will feature the presentation of the Post's Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy Scholarship awards to our Post’s winners. Donations are also appreciated. Great food and the public is welcome. Here is a link to our Veterans Benefit Breakfast Page.
The next Veterans Relief Committee Monthly Meeting will be held on Monday December 19th at 5:30 PM.
Veterans Relief Committee NewsThe Veterans Relief Committee has disbursed more than $20,000.00 to help needy veterans. The Veterans Relief Committee along with the Elks Lodge 507 and American Legion Post 28 are hosting several events in the coming months . For more information about Veterans Relief click here.
Future Planned Events
Veterans Relief Committee events in the upcoming months include a Holiday Dinner on Saturday December 17th from 3 - 6 PM. Click here to see the flyer. You can also click on flyer thumbnail below to see the flyer.
The next Public Relations Committee Monthly Meeting will be held December 20th at 1:00PM. The PRC meeting is now held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Public Relations Committee NewsThe PRC is planning a number of events in the coming months including the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy awards ceremony on December 4th at the Veterans Benefit Breakfast, a Membership and Legacy Challenge Drive in November, and an Army Navy Game Party on December 10th. Click on the Flyer thumbnail below to see a larger version of the flyer. As always the PRC welcomes all members to seek new members for the Post and the Auxiliary. Ask Jeff Punches how you can help.
The Post 4031 final October Post Meeting Minutes and previous months as well as the November Post Draft Minutes are available for reading on the Members Only page. Additionally all the Public Relations Committee minutes are always available for reading. Go to the Log In button at the right of the menu above, click on Members Only and then log in.
