National Conference of State Societies

Volunteers Needed at Armed Forces Retirement Home

Due to an unexpected cancellation, The Armed Forces Retirement Home urgently needs 20 volunteers to help out on Friday night, July 20 for a casino night for veterans and their families.  Volunteers are asked to wear black pants and white shirts and be willing to work from 6:15 to 10 PM.  If any members of state societies can help, please contact the home by sending an email to volunteer@afrh.gov. Or you can call Melodie Menke, Director of Volunteer Services, at 202-730-3410.

Volunteers are needed for food servers and Blackjack and poker dealers. Two hundred veterans are expected to be guests.  The Armed Forces Retirement Home is located at the corner of 200 Upsher Street, NW and 100 Rock Creek Church Road, NW at http://www.afrh.gov/afrh/wash/washcampus.htm.

Arizona Coffee with Congressman Shadegg July 25

Alaska Society "574" Barbeque is Saturday, July 21

The Alaska State Society of Washington, DC and friends will host a summertime "574" BBQ for Alaskans living in the DC area on Saturday, July 21st at the home of Veronica Slajer and Jack Ferguson in McLean, Virginia from noon until 3 pm. "574" are the first three digits of social security numbers issued to Alaska residents.

Alaska Society President Christine Peters invites all Alaskans to come and bring a lawn chair, and you favorite appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share with others.  A potluck dish is not required but is encouraged along with potoato salads, macaroni salads, or flambe. The Alaska State Society will provide grilled SALMON and HALIBUT courtesy of the Pacific Seafood Processors Association.  Beverages are compliments of the Alaska Brewing Company.  On top of all this, be sure to bring your swim suit if you wish to take advantage of the pool.

The Slajer-Ferguson Home is located at 1463 Kirby Road in McLean, Virginia 22101-3202.  Their number is 703-422-0353. See Google maps or Mapquest for the best directions from your house.  CLICK HERE for more information on the Alaksa State Society web site or to see pictures of last year's picnic.

Tickets for July 28 C.O.W.P.I.E. are Sold Out

Saddle up for "the daddy of 'em all east of the Mississippi River. This is the 30th Annual roundup for urban cowboys and cowgirls east of the Chisolm Trail, east of the Pecos, north of the Potomac, west of Annapolis, east of the picket wire, and south of K Street.

Wymoning State Society President Joe Hicks reported on July 20 that the WSS will hold the 30th Annual C.O.W.P.I.E. celebration in honor of Cheyenne Frontier Days but the event has sold out of tickets.  For those who already have tickets, the starting time is at sundown, 8 PM on Saturday, July 28th on the National Mall between 14th and 15th Streets, NW.  C.O.W.P.I.E stands for Committee Of Wyoming People In the East. WSS started this great summer event in 1977 and it has been covered in The Washington Post.

Joe Hicks says "join us for plenty of beer drinking, boot scootin' and a ride on the mechanical bull! We welcome all with a Wyoming spirit or a western drawl.  Note that tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis - no sales at the door. See ya there!"

CLICK HERE to visit the WSS web site.

   

Colorado Rockies v. Washington Nationals July 21

Idaho State Society President Kendra Waitley reports that the Idahoans will assemble for a tailgate party on Saturday, July 21 at 2 PM in Parking Lot 3 at RFK Stadium.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids under 9. The prices includes admission to the game at 3:55 PM and food at the tailgate party.

Kendra says this is a family-friendly event and "we hope that everyone can come out and join the fun!"  Members and friends of the Idaho State Society are asked to  please RSVP to Kendra not later than Wednesday, July 16 to let her know how many adult and children tickets you want to purchase. Her number is 202-859-6780.  On game day members will meet in Parking Lot 3 for the tailgate party.  Getting off the Metro, this is the first lot on your left when you turn toward the stadium.  Look for signs pointing the way to the Idaho tailgate party.  If you can't find the group, call Kendra on her cell phone at 202-859-6780.