Recently we were informed of some needs for the Grand Rapids Veterans’ Home. This is a great way to remember and support our Veteran’s. Items can be dropped off at the Union Hall or in the barrels at the plant.

Miscellaneous

• Batteries: AA, D, C, AAA, and 9 Volt
• Certificates (Burger King/McDonalds
• Gift Cards to Meijers
• Phone Cards
• Postage Stamps
• Change Purses or Wallets
• Cigarettes, Cigars, and Chewing Tobacco
• Disposable Lighters
• Cross Word and Word Search Books
• Paperback Books
• Recent Magazines
• Writing Tablets and Pens

Clothing

• Belts
• Button Down Shirts
• Pants
• Shoelaces
• Sweatpants/Sweatshirts
• Tee Shirts
• Lap Robes
• Winter Hats and Mittens

Personal Care Items

• Combs
• Toothbrushes
• Denture Cream and Cleaner
• Deodorant (spray only)
• Baby Powder
• Lotions (after shave/body)
• Razor Replacement Heads (triple head)

Colgone (Men and Women)

Please see what you can do to help these men and women. I can assure you it will be put to good use and greatly appreciated.

Has winter taken its toll on your flag? Your Local 730 Veterans’ Committee offers the following flags and poles:

U.S. Flag 3 x 5 Nylon $30

U.S. Flag 4 x 6 Nylon $35

U.S. Flag 5 x 8 Nylon $50

POW MIA 3 x 5 Nylon (dbl side) $40

Flag Pole 20 Foot Aluminum $120

Flag Pole 25 Foot Aluminum $150

House Mount Pole w/3 x 5 U.S. Flag $ 60

Telescoping Flag Pole 16 foot $210

Telescoping Flag Pole 20 foot $250

Telescoping Flag Pole 25 foot $300

(Standard Finish)

Ripped or torn flags may be dropped off at the union hall or benefit office and will be disposed of properly.

February-

March Veterans’ Home Donation Request

May Veterans’ Breakfast

June Golf Outing for Veterans Home

July Veterans’ Home Carnival

Frank Savickas

Chairman

Local 730 Veterans’ Committee