VFW Post 124
Baguio City, Philippines

VFW POST 124 HISTORY (2001-2002)

2001 - 2002

COMMANDER: HERMAN “CISCO” FRANCISCO
Senior Vice Commander: Noel Kramer
Junior Vice Commander: Lawrence “Larry” Senato 

·        May 16, 2001. Past District Commander Larry Senato installed officers of the incoming year.

·        July 21, Scholarship fund of P23, 400 was presented to Save our Street Children Foundation.

·        Aug 30, Donated Otoscope worth P11, 000 to the School for the Deaf.

·        Aug 31, Donated Overhead projector to School for the Blinds.

·        Oct 4, Sponsored a golf hole of P2, 000 for the Baguio Ladies Golf Group.

·        Oct 4, Donated $25.00 to the United Service Organization (USO).

·        Nov, attended District meeting and Veterans Day in Angeles.

·        Nov 30, Participated in the Chili Cook Off.

·        Dec 15, donated P3, 500 for Street Children Christmas party.

·        Dec 21, Donated P1, 000 for Christmas to school for the deaf.

·        Dec 25, Noel Kramer donated P2, 000 to kids of departed comrade Casillan.

·        Dec 28, Attended US Ambassador’s party, Bill, Noel and Cisco attended.

·        Feb 11, Supported US Embassy outreach program in Baguio.

·        Feb 6, Conducted annual fun day with Golf tournament and raffle draws at Safari Lodge.

·        Mar 13, Watch Documentary film of Chick Parsons at the country club.

·        May 30, conducted memorial services at Camp John hay cemetery 2.

·        June 15-20, Attended Department Convention in Pattaya, Thailand. Cisco, Lou Harmon and Larry Senato represented the post.

·        June 17, Commander Cisco was selected ALL STATE COMMANDER.

·        Received the following awards for VFW National:

1.      Certificate of Appreciation 100% membership

2.      Outstanding Youth Essay

3.      Voice of Democracy Award

4.      Outstanding Post Youth Activity

5.      Outstanding Americanism Program

6.      Outstanding Safety Program

7.      Certificate of Appreciation for Community projects.