Monday Newsletter 3.3.25 🇺🇸

March is off to a great start and there’s plenty more to come. Post 7012 is closed today, but here are some reminders and announcements you might like to hear:

👷‍♂️Regarding our Future location: On Friday the final building plans were signed. They are being delivered today, Monday, for recording at the court house. The VFW obtained a Bond required to apply for permits, which the Post Commander signed, and was delivered to the borough office. The VFW completed the last action from the bank and they are scheduling loan closing to occur within the next two weeks. The VFW contractor, Burkentine, is scheduling permit application and ordering building materials this month. Excavation will start shortly after permits- end of this month or first part of next. Utilities: gas, electric, water and sewer will be scheduled after permits for this month or next. Construction will start after the building is received, most likely in May. You will notice that the VFW is continuing fundraising activity for the building for two reasons. First, the more we raise the less the loan required will be; and, second, we know building material prices have increased due to the LA and North Carolina natural disasters. We need to be able to cover any price increases without borrowing money.

Loan Closing: by mid March

Permits: March

Excavation: March/April

Ordering: March

Utilities: March/April

Construction: May

Some dates subject to material delays.

💰Cash Bingo Nights on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month have been a huge success. The most recent bingo night, on 2/22, saw the biggest crowd and jackpots in the history of Post 7012. Regretfully, we had to turn people away at the door due to lack of space. We considered moving Bingo upstairs in the hall to accommodate more people but due to booked rentals we will have to delay that plan until May. In the meantime, we will continue holding Cash Bingo in the Canteen and Dining Room but suggest calling/texting 717.880.5998 to reserve tables. Eventually we will be in a building that will better accommodate bingo attendance, but until then we hope to make the most of the space we have and enjoy the enthusiasm and competitiveness of those who come out to play.

🏃🏼‍♂️Post 7012 has been selected to be one of the beneficiaries of funds raised during the Chilly Dog 5K in New Freedom on March 15th. We invite you to run, walk, cheer on, or volunteer for this treasured community event. See the attached flyer for details and help promote it on your social media pages.

👨‍🍳We are actively seeking kitchen staff to help cover vacancies created during the spring sports season. If you have a teen or family member who would benefit from part time evening employment, please share this with them.