VFW "Over There" Post 112
"Over There" Post 112
Wichita, Kansas
Welcome to our website. VFW Post 112 was chartered on January 14th, 1920. We are the oldest post in central Kansas (second oldest in Kansas) and one of the oldest in the United States. We proudly display our trophy for having the world's largest membership from 1953 to 1955. We serve drinks on the original bar that came from the historic Eaton Hotel in downtown Wichita.
We are a VFW Post rich in history with an eye on the future. Although we are involved in special events and activities throughout the year we are especially excited about our impending 100-year anniversary. We are currently planning many unique events and activities for our upcoming year-long centennial celebration in the year 2020.
Our post meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Our canteen/bar opens at 4PM Tuesday and Friday. We are open for many different special occasions (check calendar below or "Events" page).
We are located at 1560 S. Topeka, Wichita KS. 67211. Our physical location is the northeast corner of Harry and Topeka streets.
For more info call (316) 265-3255 , or email us at vfwpost112@gmail.com
Click the following link to go to the National VFW Website
World War II Memorial website Korean War Memorial website Vietnam War Memorial website
Purple Heart Website purpleheart.org
Commander - Dan Fryman
Sr. Vice Commander - Bob Hernandez
Jr. Vice Commander - Greg Zuercher
Quartermaster - Diane Hiebert
Chaplain - Grant Geihsler
Judge Advocate - Ron Floyd
Surgeon - John Gibbs
Please note: our new e-mail address is vfwpost112@gmail.com
VFW Post 112 is a non-smoking facility. If you didn't like the
environment of a smoking club, you should come down and join
us in a clean, fresh smoke free environment.
Visit our facebook page at "vfwovertherepost112"
Please note! We have changed our kitchen menu status to a
buffet style pot luck atmosphere. The first Tuesday of each
month is Fiesta Tuesday with a homemade Mexican flavor. The
second Tuesday has a Italian theme and the remaining Tuesdays
in the month are determined each month, so check our web page
for the menu or better yet come down to the Post and find out.
Every Friday is also a buffet style pot luck dinner that is posted
on our web page.
Our Commander, Dan Fryman, will be in the office on Tuesdays
and Fridays from 10:00 AM until 4:30 PM to conduct business. If
you have any questions, want to join or transfer or just want to
talk, stop in and visit with Commander Dan.
Please be aware, our monthly meetings now begin at 6:30 PM on
the third Tuesday of the month.
Planning a wedding reception, birthday party or other social
event, call us at 316 265-3255 to inquire about renting our
banquet hall for your special event
Date Time Activity
APR 30 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Spaghetti/Fettucine & Fixin’s (donations only)
MAY 3
10:00 AM Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Sloppy Joe's & Fixin’s (donations only)
MAY 4 10:00 AM - 2:00PM VFW
Post 112 Membership Drive & Community Outreach Dillon's @ Harry & Webb Rd. Stop by and say hello
and
get information on how to join or get involved.
MAY 7 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Tex-Mex & Fixin’s (donations
only)
MAY 10 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Fried Chicken Buffet (donations only)
MAY 11
10:00 AM - 2:00PM VFW Post 112 Membership Drive &
Community Outreach Dillon's @ Rock Rd. & Central. Stop by and say hello
and
get information on how to join or get involved.
MAY 14 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
4:00 PM
Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Chili & Chili Dogs (donations only)
MAY 17 10:00 AM
Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Pizza & Salad (donations only)
MAY 18 10:00 AM -
2:00PM VFW Post 112 Membership Drive & Community Outreach Dillon's @ 37th
& Woodlawn. Stop by and say hello
and get information on how to join or get
involved.
MAY 21 10:00 AM
Post open for business
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Country Ham & Fixin’s (donations only)
MAY 24 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
10am-2pm Buddy Poppy distribution at various store locations
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Red Beans with Rice & Fixin’s (donations only)
MAY 25 8:00AM - volunteers will arrive for assignments for flag placement on veteran's graves at designated cemeteries. Donuts, juice & coffee will be served prior to flag planting. Call or stop by to get information on how to get involved.
MAY 27 9:00 AM VFW Post 112 officers will participate in the annual Lakeview Cemetery Memorial Day observance.
2:00 PM Volunteers meet at VFW Post 112 for instructions on flag pickup.
MAY 28 10:00 AM
Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Various soups and sandwiches (donations
only)
MAY 31 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Beans, Cornbread & Fixins' (donations only)
JUN 4 10:00 AM Post
open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Tex-Mex & Fixin’s (donations
only)
For 99 years, VFW Post 112 has been writing a story in the South-Central Kansas area. In every page and chapter of this story there was a man or woman who made an important contribution or sacrifice during their military service. In times of tragedy, triumph and troop support, VFW Post 112 has stepped up and proudly served, helped others, and left a mark that will not be forgotten. This legacy is what we celebrate and will commemorate in the year 2020.
Very few organizations in the Wichita area can claim the distinction of a century-long existence. VFW Post 112 is honored to be one of the few to achieve this monumental milestone in the very near future. Reaching 100 years is an accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated by any organization, therefore, we have established the 2020 Planning Committee to organize the different functions and events that will occur during the year 2020.
Please keep checking this webpage for updates as these plans unfold and take shape as we mark this milestone throughout the centennial year of 2020.
************************************************Some of the active members and past officers we have lost recently.
Jim Maske - Navy, Vietnam
Roger "Zack" Zackula - Korea
Dale O'Dell - Navy, World War II
Charlie DeHaven - Air Force, Vietnam
Jack Calvert - Navy, Vietnam
Orlin Wagner - Air Force, Korea
John Ward - Air Force, Korea
Bud Hentzen - Navy, Air Force, World War II
Terry Johnson - Air Force, Korea
Jack Bradley - Navy, World War II
Marvin Appling - Army, Korea
John Edgar - Navy, Vietnam
Mike Nunn - Navy, World War II
Jim Blenkinsop -Army Air Corps, World War II
Ron Brooks - Marine, Korea and Vietnam
Bob Berry - Army Air Corps, World War II
Bill Beckham - Air Force, Vietnam
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