Our next regular meeting will be held Thursday, October 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Berwick Community Center. All members and qualified potential members are encouraged to attend. A member-provided meal will be offered.

 

Post 5744 will operate its concession stand / recruiting booth at the South Berwick Block Party on October 25th on Paul Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will need a few members to man the booth. See CDR Jeff Chase for more information.

Patriot Pen Essay Contest applications for sixth through eight grade students must be postmarked by midnight on October 30th. The 2025-26 theme is: "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Applications are available under the Programs Section of this website. 

 

Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest applications for high school students must be postmarked by midnight on October 30th. The 2025-26 theme is: "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”. Applications are available under the Programs Section of this website. 

 

Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award applications must be postmarked by midnight on October 30th. Applications are available under the Programs Section of this website. 

 

Post 5744 will (potentially) operate its concession stand / recruiting booth outside the South Berwick Polling Place (Voting Place) on Tuesday, November 4th at the Marshwood High School Gymnasium - 260 Dow Highway. We will need a few members to man the booth. See CDR Jeff Chase for more information.

 

Post 5744 will operate its annual Toll Booth Poppy Drive on Saturday, November 8th. This is an "All Hands on Deck" event as it generates a major portion of our operating funds. Please contact Roger Guptill to sign up for a slot.

 

Post 5744 will be hosting a Veteran's Day Observance on Tuesday, November 11th beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the South Berwick Town Hall Auditorium (on the 3rd floor). All are invited.

 

Post members will be retrieving and retiring veterans' grave flags on Saturday, November 15th. We will muster at 9:00 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery.

 

Post 5744 will be running its annual 50/50 multi-draw raffle. Please contact Malcolm Kenney to participate, Raffle drawings will be after the November 14th meeting.

 

Post 5744 will operate its concession stand / recruiting booth at South Berwick's annual Home for the Holidays festival on Saturday, December 6th. We will need a few members to man the booth. See CDR Jeff Chase for more information.

Post 5744 will hold a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day observance on Sunday, December 7th at 8:00 a.m. at The Counting House Park. All are invited.

 

The MyHealtheVet online application has been undergoing changes. An available tri-fold brochure may help. (Click Here for the tri-fold brochure). Assistance accessing MyHealtheVet is available through "Berwick For A Lifetime" at the Berwick Public Library - all Vets are invited. Contact BerwickFAL@gmail.com or (207) 619-3519 for an appointment.

VFW Post 5744's goals parallel VFW National Goals; to increase our membership, improve communications, and reinforce our fundraising efforts. We are also striving to become more visible in our community.

Our concession sales efforts have provided greater visibility in our community; tying our recruitment efforts to these concessions programs have proven to be successful. The reintroduction of a Post Newsletter and the establishment of this Website are positive steps towards improved communications. And we're continually kicking around new fundraising ideas.

Along with the Town of South Berwick, VFW Post 5744 is sponsoring the USS WASHINGTON (SSN-787) during its 2-1/2 year stay at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. We're looking for new ideas for interacting with the sub's crew during their long stay.