Commander’s Comments:

Hello Comrades! 

I hope you all have had a joyous Christmas holidays. As we are off to 2026, it's where we leave the old behind, learn from experience, and stepping forward with optimism for a better self and year. 

The post is still standing with the help of many who have work hard this past year and hope to continue to make it better this coming year. All the hard work is appreciated. Congratulations to Eric Sweitzer as our new House Manager. Lend him a hand when you can to keep things rolling.

We will be starting back our dinners in February. We invite all members to check out the calendar, come out and enjoy one of our dinners. “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!” Give a whirl and take a chance on the gaming machines, play one of our raffles or drawings. Check out the delicious drink specials every month. Come out and support the Post with their events. 

We have the ranges open. Come join us for the monthly clay shoots and have a blast of a time. Reminder that 2026 Range dues are payable by seeing one of the bartenders.

Membership needs your assistance in recruiting or getting members current that are past due. If you know a fellow veteran and meets the criteria, talk to them and invite them to join. Any questions or recruitment ideas, please see our Membership Service Officer, Dane Glander or one of our officers.

Any questions or concerns about the Post, come to me and we will see what can be done.

Happy and Prosperous New Year to all!!

Commander Brian Tucker

CHAPLAINS REPORT

Greetings Everyone,

 I hope that everyone has had a wonderful and blessed Christmas and a safe New Year’s. Once again, we move into a new year. This past year has had many great days. And we have lost too many good friends, family members, and comrades. Please remember to keep in your prayers these individuals, their family and friends. Also keep in your prayers our soldiers and comrades who serve away from their families at the gates that guard our freedoms. It is their sacrifice that allows us to go through our daily lives, most times with little thought this fact. We, as a country, owe them as much support as are individually able to offer. From material supplies to prayers for their safe return. All of it matters.

 I would like to express my great pleasure to all of you that I have met over the last year. Many for the first time at the various veteran events I attended. Or for the first time at the post. I hope to see more of you at the post for our monthly members meetings. It is always good to hear and see that you are doing well. If you need any help or assistance of any kind. The post is a great place to find that help or to be pointed in the right direction if you are seeking assistance. I am looking forward to great year ahead and the chance to meet and speak with more of our great VFW Post 6557 families in 2026.

May God bless all of you,

Chris Novelli

AUXILIARY 

Dear Auxiliary Sisters & Brothers, 

Thank you to all that attended and volunteered at our annual youth Christmas party Sunday, December 7! We had 35 children attend, a fun time was had by all. 

We are proud to announce that our annual golf outing raised $8280! Donations are being sent to Battle Buddy Foundation, Sophies Companion, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Honor Flight, and Miami Valley Wounded Veterans.  

Our weekend Dinners are well attended! Thank you for supporting our VFW! THANK YOU to all of the volunteers for your hours of support on a monthly basis - your volunteer work does not go unnoticed! If you would like to volunteer please reach out to Missy or Sharon! Check the website/calendar for dates and times for all meals. 

Come join us for our monthly Auxiliary meetings, every second Thursday at 7:30pm. 

To any of our auxiliary sisters or brothers who are ill or have lost a loved one, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Have a great and prosperous 2026!

Blessings,Missy Renner Auxiliary President

*****SOCIAL DUES AND AUXILIARY DUES ARE DUE DECEMBER 20TH 2025.  ANYONE PAYING THEIR DUES AFTER THAT DATE WILL INCUR THE LATE CHARGE.  SOCIAL DUES WILL BE $75 AND ANNUAL AUXILIARY DUES WILL BE $45