Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8671
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VFW Leo Mann Post #8671 is located about 1 mile down Wildcat road off US 67 in Prescott. Our purpose it to be fraternal, patriotic, historical, and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among our members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and ...
Leo Mann
We are researching to find more specific information about SGT Leo Mann. This area will be updated as we learn more. Leo Joseph Mann was born on November 26, 1924, in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas. He was the older twin brother to Lonnie Edward Mann, who was born a day later, on November...
Events
Bingo every Tuesday evening from 6:45pm until about 9:30pm. Karaoke every Friday night. Joe Stevens plays live music the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Pool tables available, and occasional pool tournaments. Meetings at 7pm, third Monday of each month. Supper provided before every monthly meeti...
Current Officers
Commander - Michael Griffin Sr. Vice - Alan Strawn Jr. Vice - Michael Rhodes Quartermaster/Adjutant - David Chenault Surgeon - Judge Advocate - Chaplain - Billy Inscore 1 year trustee - Vince Willet 2 year trustee - Glen Williams 3 year trustee - Carl Ray
Membership
IT'S NOT THE PRICE YOU PAY TO BECOME A MEMBER, IT'S THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BECOME ELIGIBLE. There are as many reasons to join the VFW as there are members. For some, it means enjoying the company of other veterans at a local VFW hall. For others, it is about supporting a good cause, allowing the ...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(Q) Can anyone come to the VFW? (A) Due to state regulations, we cannot allow anyone under the age of 21 into the building. Otherwise, all veterans are always welcome, as well as their guests. (Q) Does it cost anything to come to the VFW? (A)Admission to the building is free, membership to ...
Bingo
Tuesday is Bingo Night!
We have our Bingo game on Tuesday nights. We start selling cards at about 5 pm, and play starts at 6:45 pm. For $21, you can play every game each week. Special game payouts are based on the number of players, so the more friends you bring, the more you can win. We play 18 games every week. We sta...
Scholarships
Our Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded each year through the Leo Mann Post #8671, based on grades, citizenship, community service, recommendation of teachers/administrators/ community leaders, an essay, and relation to / dependent of a veteran. Amounts awarded are at the discretion of the membership, but genera...
2009 Scholarship Recipients
Ashley McBride - Prescott High School Sarah Jordan Purtle - Prescott High School Nick Smith - Prescott High School Each of these students is eligible to renew their scholarship for at least one more year, provided they meet the requirements.
2008 Scholarship Recipients
Hannah Vermillion - Emmet High School Justin McKillion - Emmet High School Anthony Myers - Emmet High School Gabrielle Harlow - Prescott High School Hayley Miller - Prescott High School Each of these students received a $300 potentially renewable scholarship.
2007 Scholarship Recipients
Recipient of a scholarship for the 2007-2008 school year, Rodger is a graduate of Northwoods High School in Shreveport, LA, and is the grandson of Vince and Rene Willett of Hope, AR. Currently attending Louisiana Tech at Ruston, LA, Rodger is soon to be starting his junior year and plans to major ...
Programs
Citizenship
There are numerous projects and services that VFW Posts and its Auxiliaries offer to promote citizenship in the local community and educational facilities. Learn about flag facts and the history behind national patriotic holidays such as Loyalty Day, Independence Day and Memorial Day. Find out how...
Flag Education
Each year, a group of veterans goes to the local 5th grade classes and talk about the US Flag and its meaning. These veterans relate to the students the importance of proper flag etiquette, demonstrate the proper way to fold a flag, and hopefully impress on the students the immense respect due t...
Voice of Democracy
Program for 9th - 12th grade students to record a short speech based on a topic chosen by VFW commander-in-chief. Local winners receive a $50, $75, and $100 savings bond, and the chance to compete at district. District winners receive a $50, $75, $100 savings bond and the chance to compete at st...
Patriots Pen
Program in which 6th to 8th grade students write a 300 - 400 word essay based on a topic chosen by VFW commander-in-chief. Local winners receive a $50, $75, and $100 savings bond, and the chance to compete at district. District winners receive a $50, $75, and $100 savings bond and the chance to c...
Teacher of the Year
Award which recognizes the nation's top elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America's history and traditions. Winning teachers receive a $1,000 cash award for both themselves and their school, as well as a plaque for themse...
Buddy Poppy
Available year round, the "Buddy" Poppy program provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for orphans and widows of our nation's veterans. The flowers are assembled by disabled and needy...
Ladies Auxiliary
Officers
President - Brie'Anne Griffin Sr. Vice President - Mary Ray (Congratulations, District 10 President!) Jr. Vice President - Debbie Williams Treasurer - Donna Blevins Secretary - Rene Willett Chaplain - Donna Wellman
Charities and Other Donations
Multicultural Club of Emmet High School
Charitable Donations
Local Charities Leo Mann Post Supports
Emmet High School Multi-cultural Club Prescott Little League Prescott High School Band Senior Citizens Center of Prescott Prescott Chamber of Commerce Back to School Drive Local Veteran's Welfare
Current List
VFW National Home St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Arkansas Children's Hospital Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch Texarkana Shriners Club Nevada County Fair Nevada County School Supply Drive
Past Charities
Food baskets for needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance to individuals who have lost a house due to fire Coordinate with other communities to provide transportation to the Little Rock VA Hospital Driven ill or needy veterans to Little Rock, Texarkana, or Shreveport for medicine ...
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Leo Mann Post 8671
David Chenault or Michael Griffin
1040 Wildcat Road
Prescott AR 71857
870-887-6031
E-mail: leomann8671@gmail.com