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Friday, November 1 ~~ 1100 hours
Celebration of
Life
for
Steve Harwell
at Heroes Memorial Park, Kohlers Crossing,
(near the intersection of FM 1626), Kyle, TX
[Proposed
agenda]
Memorials
to other passed members
Note: "...to meet the demands of a [possibly] larger
[group, The] TEXICAN [Cafe ***] is the suggested restaurant to meet
after the Memorial Service [instead of the smaller Mexican eatery recommended
earlier].
Commander Chris has requested that a notice be placed on [the] website for
all to see and know where to go.
For any questions please call Lori [Oviedo 512-922-7022 or
lori.yanes@yahoo.com] or me [Nelia
Nelia Barrera 512 803-4421 or
nelibarr@aol.com]. Look forward to
seeing you tomorrow.
Thank you,
Nelia [Barrera, Ladies Auxiliary 115]" |
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*** Texican Cafe: 856 Kohlers Crossing Suite 300, Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 262-7680
texicancafe.com
The Sunday October 27 Community Blood
Drive
was a success... thanks to those who donated.
Kyle VFW's Haunted House
a multiple award-winner and top-rated attraction. Its globally
recognized actors and crew ensure an unforgettable encounter.
Visit from October 26th, 6pm-10pm, to October 31st, 6pm-10pm.
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Saturday ~~ November 9
~~ 1100
hours
Veterans Day
Parade
Join the City of Kyle in honoring our nation's veterans at the Veterans Day
Parade and Market Days on Saturday, November 9 in downtown Kyle.
If you plan on riding with Post 115, be at the post and ready by 1000
hours to head to parade line up.
For more information click the QR code on the left,
or
visit the City of Kyle website page.
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Saturday & Sunday ~~ November 9 & 10
Gaslight Baker Theatre
in Lockhart
is hosting the tenth annual
Tribute to Military Veterans Show
featuring two hours of song, dance and comedy of the early to mid 20th
century.
One member of the post again has a small part onstage in this production.
FREE ADMISSION for Veterans, Active Military & Gold
Star Families |
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Sunday ~~ November 10 ~~ 3:00 PM
LBJ Foundation
Veterans Day Ceremony
LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX. We recently had an exhibit open about
the Vietnam War, Aint No Daylight in Vietnam: March 68, that
looks at some of the more personal aspects of the war, especially for those
who served in Vietnam. I wanted to invite anyone from Central Texas American
Veterans Post 115 that might be interested in viewing the exhibit. If people
would like, we can also set-up group private tours.
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LBJ Presidential
Library, 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705
* External links will open in a separate tab/window
*** Contact Chris if interested in planning/joining a group trip to
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See more updates to post
Activities
on the
Activities
page.
Financial assistance is available from Hays
County
for issues like phone service turned off for unpaid bills, car problems,
etc.
Come to the Post 115 to pick up business cards, informational flyers,
instructions, etc.
The Post is normally open from 0900 hours to 1200 hours Monday to Friday.
Chris Calkins, AMVETS Post 115 Commander
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About AMVETS 115
AMVETS welcomes currently serving Military and Honorably Discharged
Military Veterans. Our mission is to support Veterans, Military Members,
and provide community service to enhance the quality of life for all citizens
in Central
Texas. More... |
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What's going on at other
nearby Veterans Posts?
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AMERICAN
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Veterans Breakfast at the AMVETS
Post every Saturday 0800 to 1000
Thanks to the volunteers who prepare it.
June is one of only four months
this year with a "Fifth Saturday".
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Our Ladies Auxiliary
AMVETS Post 115 is pleased to announce the newly formed Ladies Auxiliary.
Membership is open to ladies related to member of AMVETS, related
to a deceased Veteran or a female Veteran.
More...
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Donate
Online
To AMVETS Post 115
If you prefer, mail or bring a check payable to
"Central Texas AMVETS Post 115"
to
401 Veterans Drive, Kyle, TX 78640.
Note bene: "Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 is not
affiliated with any other veterans group or organization in Hays or
surrounding counties. Any inquiries and or donations should be made through
the Post Commander, Chris Calkins or any other executive staff member
listed on this site. Thanks and Welcome Home.
If
you have questions, or comments regarding this donation, contact us.
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... and at the
VFW Post every Friday 0800 to 1000
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Ladies Auxiliary 115 won individual Members of
the Year for 2024 |
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Life Membership Rates
Age: |
Fee: |
55 AND BELOW |
$500 |
56-65 |
$400 |
66 AND OVER |
$300 |
Annual membership is still $30
Join AMVETS
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Taps at Heroes Park
Every Saturday at 1800 hours* at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle a post bugler
plays Taps. (pictured Ernest Oviedo)
* 1700 hours during non-Daylight Saving Time (normally during November to
March). More... |
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AMVETS Post 115 commander Chris Calkins presents replacement flag
to Kyle VFW commander Eric Gonzales.
Photo courtesy of Ernest Oviedo |
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2nd Annual Fall/Winter Coat Drive
Donate at sponsors: AMVETS 115 & Ladies Aux 115,
KASZ, Live Oaks Lodge, Kyle VFW
See more info including donation locations on the
poster.poster] [***] |
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Presented to AMVETS Post 115 by the Kyle Police Department |
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Need help with the
VA? |
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Financial assistance is available from Hays
County
for issues like phone service turned off for unpaid bills, car problems,
etc.
Come to the Post 115 to pick up business cards, informational flyers,
instructions, etc.
The Post is normally open from 0900 hours to 1200 hours Monday to Friday.
Chris Calkins, AMVETS Post 115 Commander |
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New: Saturday Morning 50/50 Raffle
We now have a 50/50 Raffle at the post held during
Saturday morning breakfast.
Whatever is collected 50% goes to the AMVETS post. 50% goes to winner. $5
ticket. 5 tickets for $20.
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Special breakfast thanks
to:
Members of the following organizations for preparing, serving and donating
one or more Saturday Breakfast.
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Live Oak Masonic
Lodge #304, Kyle |
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Living Word
Lutheran Church, Buda |
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Kyle Fire Department
(Hays County ESD No. 5), Kyle |
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Kyle Local Lions Club, Kyle |
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Kyle Area Senior
Zone (KASZ), Kyle |
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Kyle VFW Post 12058, Kyle |
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AMVETS Post 115, Kyle |
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AMVETS
Ladies Auxiliary 115 |
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Bridgeway
Hospice, Buda |
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New York Life Insurance Co
910 Gruene Rd Bldg 4b, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: (830) 832-3491 |
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Hays County Leadership
- Dr. Michelle Cohen (Hays County Commissioner
Precinct 2)
- Judge J.R. Mendoza (Hays County Justice
of the Peace Precinct 2)
- Judge Beth Smith (Hays County Justice
of the Peace Precinct 2)
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and the volunteers who helped serve, etc.
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We now have a new
Facebook
page:
AMVETS Post 115 Facebook group
page
Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family,
and people you know.
as well as the
CenTex
AMVETS 115 Facebook page
where images and postings since the post inception in 2012 appear
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General Membership Meeting
1st Thursday of each month at 1830 hours *
* (except 1st Saturday of each quarter at 1000 hours)
Executive Committee Meeting ~ 3rd Thursday of each month at 1830 hours
See Minutes for minutes of past meetings.
See Activities Calendar for full list of scheduled
meetings.
Welcome home,
brother...*
Whether you are a member or guest, veteran or not,
this is our "home". Let's treat it as such.
Our post has been undergoing some recent building, cleaning and
other maintenance. Please help us keep it clean and safe.
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Please clean up after yourself.
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Please do not smoke in or near the post building.
According to Texas law, it is an offense to smoke in an enclosed
area in a public building
or within 15 feet from an entrance or openable window.
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* ... and sister. This is the regular greeting
of our Post Commander and it seems to be spreading.
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Central
Texas AMVETS Post 115
401 Veterans Drive
Kyle, TX 78640-2940 |
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Last updated: 10/31/24
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