No Bingo in May
VFW Post 3966 will not have Bingo in May. Due to a tax issue we have not been able to resolve, we are currently unable to renew our Bingo License which expires on April 30, 2025. We have hired a Certified Public Accountant to assist us in resolving this issue. We will renew our Bingo License and resume games as soon as we can take care of this matter.
Free One Year Membership for New Members
New members who sign up in May will get a one-year membership for free. Also, if your existing membership expires before June 30, 2025, you also qualify for the free year of membership.
An individual is eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars if the individual is serving or has served honorably as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States:
- In a foreign war, insurrection or expedition, which service has been recognized as campaign medal service and is governed by the authorization of the award of a campaign badge by the Government of the United States; or
- On the Korean peninsula or in its territorial waters for not less than 30 consecutive days, or a total of 60 days, after June 30, 1949; or
- While a member of the Armed Forces serving in an area which entitled the individual to receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger
If you meet these qualifications or want more information, contact Commander Gary Saathoff at 210-289-6204 or email at vfw3966commander@yahoo.com.
Memorial Day Ceremony and Flag Retirement
On Memorial Day, May 26, 2024, Post 3966 will hold a flag retirement ceremony to be followed by a Memorial Ceremony. South Upson Street between the Devine Post Office and the Bingo Hall will be closed for the ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place in the street below the patriotic mural on the Bingo Hall starting at 9:30 am.
Drawing Fund Raiser
Post 3966 is having a drawing fund raiser for projects and new equipment/ repairs. The Post is selling tickets for a Diamondback DB15 5.56 Rifle, a Tristan Cobra III 12 Guage Pump Shotgun, and a Taurus G3C 9mm Pistol. Members will be selling tickets at Tractor Supply on Saturday (May 3) and at the Devine Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday (May 3-4). The drawing will be on July 4th at VFW Post 3966, 211 W. College Ave., Devine, TX. Winner does not need be present.
Rental Hall and Meeting Room Available
Our Bingo Hall is available for rent. If you are planning a graduation party, wedding reception, birthday party or other event, please consider our hall for the event. We can seat up to 250 people. Rental is $450 for the public, $350 for VFW members. A $150 Reservation/Cleaning fee is required. Contact Dennis Ortega at 210-404-3267 to make a reservation.
Our meeting room can be used for meetings or training. We also have a room for charitable organizations to meet. Contact Gary Saathoff at 210-289-6204 or vfw3966commander@yahoo.com for more information.