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Dixon to Sacrifice Hair

for Cancer Aide and Research Donations

Post Service Officer Arnold “Arnie” Dixon will have his hair cut to Marine Corps Boot Camp standards in a fund raiser for Cancer Aide and Research.  His hair will then be donated to an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The big event will take place following Sunday Brunch on August 22. At 11:45, there will first be a drawing for a Patriotic Flag Wall Hanging (Raffle tickets will be on sale throughout Sunday Brunch. At 3 pm, bidding will begin to see who will have the privilege of making the first “snip” of Arnold’s hair. Mike “Red” Lowe, Jr. Vice President, Men’s Auxiliary, will be our official barber. Mike will “come out of retirement” to supervise the first cut and will give this Marine his Boot Camp “Cut for Cancer”. 

There are three ways to participate. Prior to Sunday, August 22, there will be “jars” at the canteen to allow our Post and Auxiliaries members to donate to our Cancer Aid and Research Fund as well as give Arnold encouragement to have his hair cut. All tips from the Brunch that day will also go to the project. You can also participate in the Patriotic Wall Hanging raffle during brunch.  You do not have to be present to win. You can come to bid to cut Arnold’s hair

All monies donated will go directly to the Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid and Research Fund.  The Ladies Auxiliary to John Lyon VFW Post 3150 thank you in advance for your support of this project and in all of our efforts.

Arnold Dixon - Service Officer To Lose His Hair 

Post Service Office Arnold Dixon, seen above at last year’s Purple Heart Day

Betancourt, McCormick, Binkley

Assume 3150 Office
State Convention:
3150: 1st in Community Activities

1st in Americanism
Best Newsletter in State,

2nd Best in VFW

The white All-State hats for Commander Charles Reddoor and Quartermaster Richard Hoffman were presented;
and President Elsa Weeks received the Ladies Auxiliary Banner at the Department of Virginia Convention held
recently in Richmond. Both awards place John Lyon among the top posts and auxiliaries in the Commonwealth
of Virginia.

Other major awards received by John Lyon were first place in Community Activities, first place in
Americanism (Richard A Guager Award), and the Clair B. Poff Public Relations Award for best newsletter. The
Post newsletter also received a National second place award for medium sized posts.

C.D. ”Doc” Crouch received the Samuel DeVaughn Award for recruiting the most new members in the state. Nelson Betancourt also received a recruiting award for his work as State Certified Recruiter.


Catherine Graham

Elected Ladies Aux State JVPresident

Graham Becomes State Ladies Auxiliary Junior Vice President

Catherine Graham (second from right) was elected State Ladies Auxiliary Junior Vice President during the recent convention in Richmond. This would advance her to State President in two years.  Only two 3150 women have been president of the state organization: Virginia Dalby (1950-51) and Winifred Locke (1954-55).

 


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