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Hoodie Collecting for the Hays Clothes
Closet
Donate at the Post 401 Veterans Drive Kyle, now through March
1
Nelia Barerra is collecting hoodies to give to The Hays Clothes Closet. There
is a box for donations of hoodies, not necessarily new ones, at the Post
and she asks that if you would like to participate to please drop off your
hoodies Saturday (now through March 1) when you join the Vets
for breakfast.
If you have children or grandchildren who have grown out of their many hoodies,
please do pass them on to Nelia.
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We are once again
hosting
Haircuts at the
Post
Barber: Jorge Henriquez (more info coming)
Facebook
Next date: Friday, February 28 2025 starting at
0900
$15.00 per haircut. Time estimate 45 to 60 minutes
Contact: Chris Calkins, Commander for appointment
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It is with great sadness that I report the passing of
our post Chaplain, Rafael Romo Tuesday evening (January 14)
Celebration of Life for Chaplain Rafael
Romo
Saturday February 1 2:00 -- 5:00 pm
Monte Del Olivar Christian Center
2400 East FM 150, Kyle, TX 78640
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Let's keep our post clean!
Thanks to Ross Brennen, et. al., for cleaning up at the post earlier
this week.
If others would volunteer to come for 15 or 20 minutes, it would be a great
help.
(on your own schedule -- just contact Chris 210-279-5701 and he can let you
in.)
The heat is back on in the post.
The AMVETS POST 115 is now back open on schedule
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From: Kevin Solka <ksolka@lbjfoundation.org>
Subject: Re: Honoring Vietnam Veterans | LBJ Library
Hope all is well! As a reminder, we’re hosting an informal lunch
on Thursday, January 23rd, at 11:30 AM at the LBJ Presidential Library. This
gathering is an opportunity for Vietnam veterans to share valuable feedback
as we prepare programming to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day (March 29th)
and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War (April 30th).
We’d be honored to have a Vietnam veteran from your organization join
us for this meaningful conversation. If someone is interested in attending,
please have them sign-up by this Sunday, January 19th. They can register
using the following link:
https://forms.gle/4EKs2xyLhKZ4KfCG7.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks in advance,
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Location: 2313 Red River St. Austin, TX 78705 (512) 721-0200 |
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** The post may also be open at
other times depending on officer
availability.
See the
Activities
page
for other post activity times. |
New Post Hours**:
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0900 -- 1200 |
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0900 -- 1200 |
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0900 -- 1200 |
o Saturday
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0800 -- 1000 |
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See more updates to post
Activities
on the
Activities
page.
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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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AMVETS |
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AMERICAN
LEGION |
OTHER
VETERAN |
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"Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 is not affiliated with any other
veteran’s 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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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.
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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 veteran’s 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
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Taps at Heroes Park
Every Saturday at 1700 hours* at Heroes Memorial Park in Kyle a post bugler
plays Taps. (pictured Ernest Oviedo)
* 1800 hours during Daylight Saving Time (normally during March to early
November). More... |
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AMVETS plaque
Punch Bowl, Honolulu, Hawaii
Photo Courtesy of Stan Lipinski
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image for larger] |
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2nd Annual Fall/Winter Coat Drive
Thanks to those who donated.
See more info on the poster.
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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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| LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX. We recently had
an exhibit open about the Vietnam War,
"Ain’t 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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Blood Drive
Sunday February 24
Note new date and earlier start time 0900 -- 1400 hours
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Need help with the
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Presented to AMVETS Post 115 by the Kyle Police Department |
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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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Special breakfast thanks
to:
Members of the organizations who
prepared, served and donated one or more Saturday Breakfast.
and the volunteers who helped serve, etc. [Click for a list of
them.]
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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
Phone: 512 256-5073 |
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Last updated: 1/25/2025
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