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| Post 4761 Commemorative Corner
Click Picture to veiw Slide Show 20th Year Anniversary Celebration
Sincere thank you to "all" in attendance helping to celebrate a 20 year monumental milestone! District Six Officer's Commander Harry Seiler, Senior Vice Commander Karen Nigara, Junior Vice Commander John Burgess, Surgeon Arden Battle, Chaplain Robert Hernandez and LAVFW District Six President Barbara Bobbitt, Guard Daisy Jones and Trustee Annie C. Dunn lead the way for a great district representation of Post Commander's Presidents and members! Comrade Senior Vice Commander Harold M. Baldwin conducted "In Memory of Tribute" for the following Hero's to ensure so long as one person remembers… their legacy lives on! Comrade’s Oscar Peek, Preston Holmes, Billy Moore, Isiah Williams, George Scriven, Johnnie Davis, John Clark and Rudy Mears!
Adding purpose to the event Madam District Six President Barbara Bobbitt and LAVFW 4761 President Regina Purcell under the watchful eyes of Dutch paper doll “INGA” headed up the Cancer Aid Research Fundraiser and the second fundraiser was for the National Home for Children.
Raffle winners 2004-06 Past District Six President Sue Mohrenne 1st ticket and LAVFW Post 4761 Senior vice President Theresa Williams 2nd ticket with first time guest 3rd and 4th tickets all pulled by our Most Seasoned "Montford Point Marine" and 67 years active in the VFW Comrade Officer of the Day Alpha Preston Gainous! LAVFW Post 4761 presented and served a buffet of food that was the icing on the cake to kick off fellowship and dancing the night away making for a grand celebration!! VFW Post 4761 Past Commander's- provided a gift of kind for "every person" that joined in our 20th Year Anniversary Celebration...smile.
2011 Back To School Supply Drive: General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761 
Junior Vice Commander Dale Wilson, Quartermaster Margie Lozada and myself presented Reynolds Lane Elementary School Principal Todd Simpson with the school supplies generated from our VFW Post 4761 School Supply Drive!! Thank You to all for confirming that "stepping out on faith" for the "educational success" of our children is the right thing to do! By participating from your heart of service financially and or bringing school supplies for our youth resulted in about $400.00 worth of school supplies!! We(children,members and community) had fun, food and fellowship! Thanks sponsors: LSI, Red Hat Magnollia, BJ's and VFW Post 7909!
General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW / LAVFW Post 4761 "Full Speed Ahead" in making a positive impact on our Veterans, Youth and Community!!
Invest in our Youth Today for a better Tomorrow!!!! 
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General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761 “TRAIL BLAZER” DAYTONA FLORIDA STATE VFW CONVENTION JUNE 2011
Thank You to all in attendance at the State VFW Convention, We showed strong support for our LAVFW 4761 with pride, love and admiration...smile. Had fun and celebrated their success in performing with excellence "All State" 2010-2011 on behalf of their combat veteran love one!! "Click Photo for Slide Show" Program Chairman Roster 2011-2012 
Our Past Commander Clarence Marion Walker, USN, Hull Technician Chief, Savannah, Georgia Native born 30 April 1936 and 75 years young 2011 was presented the "Unsung Hero" award trophy from the State LAVFW President Nancy Trivett and National LAVFW Chaplain Armithea "Sissy" Borelfor for his many contributions to the VFW and LAVFW...congratulations! Unsung Heroes... The unsung hero program is open to all members of the Ladies Auxiliary, Post, and Men’s Auxiliary.
Our Junior Vice Commander Harold M. Baldwin was selected by the State Past Commanders Club as 3rd Place GI Joe Award plaque and $50.00 for his many efforts towards the continued success of the VFW...congratulations!! Judging is based on: The nominee’s interest in VFW Affairs, His/Her outstanding performance around the Post, The nominee’s participation in Community Activities, The hours spent and money saved for the Post. * First Place Award $100.00 * Second Place Award $75.00 * Third Place Award $50.00 and all will receive a Plaque. District Six received many awards and led the way in pledging to recruit new members by June 30, 2011 deadline towards the 100% goal in membership for the State! Comrades, our continuous hard work, perseverance, participation with integrity and faith, VFW Post 4761 will achieve our required % membership to attain "All State" 2011-2012. Know and "Be Proud" General Daniel "Chappie" James Post 4761 has made and will continue to make a profound positive impact on the community with our finances, membership participation and efforts...ultimately pleasing In the Sight of our God!!
Thank You all in advance for your efforts of integrity towards the continued success of our General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761, claiming 2011-2012 to be even better in every aspect while having a good time!! "Full Speed Ahead"
Each member Recruit, Re-Instate and Retain!!!
CLAIMING CONTINUED "TEAM" PERFORMANCE OF EXCELLENCE WITH INTEGRITY!! |
HISTORICAL EVENT: District Six Installation of New Officers 2011-2012 
HISTORICAL EVENT: District Six Installation of New Officers 2011-2012HISTORICAL EVENT: District Six Installation of New Officers 2011-2012 Awesome General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761 "TEAMWORK" with integrity! Thank you Past Commander James Watts, Past Commander Hallie Williams-Bey, Past Commander Clarence Walker, Junior Vice Commander Harold Baldwin, Chaplain Lonzie Morman, Quartermaster Steve Jones, Judge Advocate/Adjutant Dale Wilson, Officer of the Day Alpha Preston Gainous, Bingo Chairman Margie Lozada, Comrade Roselyn Battle for your outstanding representation on behalf of our General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761!! Ladies Auxiliary Past President Annie Dunn, Past President Regina Purcell, Past President Eunice Kirkland, Past President Joyce Walker, President Daisy Jones, Treasurer Carrie Washington, Chaplain Rose Griffin, Senior Vice President Theresa Williams, active new member Mary Moses for your outstanding representation on behalf of our General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761!! National Junior Vice Commander-In-Chief John Hamilton (Post 7909) conducted District Six Installations of Officers for 2011-2012. Installation of District Six New Officers Sunday May 15, 2011 14:00 pm VFW Post 7909 6204 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville Florida 32244
District Six 2011-2012 Officers Commander Harry Seiler, Senior Vice Commander Karen Nigara, Junior Vice Commander John Burgess, Quartermaster John Bult, Chaplain Robert Hernandez, Judge Advocate Gary Money, Surgeon Arden Battle, Trustee 1-Lee Fair, 2-Don Bult, 3-Katie Smailis. Our Ladies Auxiliary President 4761 Daisy Jones elected and installed as District Six Ladies Auxiliary Guard, and still active with integrity Past District Six Ladies Auxiliary President Annie Dunn was elected and installed as District Six Trustee. Comrades,
as a proud life member and representative of our General Daniel “Chappie” James VFW Post 4761 your vote of confidence and continued support means more than words can be said, your continued support of doing the right things for the right reasons with integrity, hard work and divine intervention we are claiming success in all we do!! All of our Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States efforts matters. As our National Junior Vice Commander-In-Chief John Hamilton (Post 7909) stated “We are doing God’s work”. |
DISTRICT SIX SURGEON 2011-2012 ARDEN D. BATTLE 904-887-3121 ABL2BAT@BELLSOUTH.NET
Greetings Comrades, I am asking for and would appreciate your support and votes for the 2011-2012 District Six Surgeon. I would be proud and honored to contribute towards the continued success of District Six as your District Six Surgeon 2011-2012. Regardless the results of the election I have enjoyed and will cherish your comradeship. I look forward to working together in the continued success of Florida Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (Machinist’s Mate) (Surface Warfare/Air Warfare). A dedicated, distinguished and decorated 26 years of active duty career in the United States Navy. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (For Heroism), 3 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal. Received various citations and certificates.
Held leadership in management, education, machinery operations, and maintenance as senior enlisted. Honorably discharged from the United States Navy July 2006. Subject Matter Expert at LSI December 2006 - June 2010. Deployed in support of Gulf War, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Desert Fox, Operation Enduring Freedom and Global War On Terrorism.
VFW General Daniel “Chappie” James Post 4761 · Life Member since 2002 · Elected and Served as VFW Post 4761 Surgeon from 2004 to 2006. VFW Post 4761 Senior Vice Commander from 2006 to 2008. Elected and Served as Commander of VFW Post 4761 in 2008-2010. · Selected All State 2008-2010 and competed for All American recognition. · District Six Citizenship Education, Americanism, Memorial Day Chairman 2008-2010 · National and Departmental Aid de Camp 2008-2010.
Family man, devoted husband for 23 years, three daughters and one son. May God continue to Bless our Nation! Click Here for Full Bio I'm sending out a "Special Thanks" to the following Post: For allowing me to attend your meeting, announce my candidacy and ask for your vote and support for District Six Surgeon 2011-2012,
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"ALL STATE" AWARDS to be presented during the 17-21 June 2010 State Convention at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida Friday 1330 June 18, 2010. Though the awards will be presented to the Commander and Quartermaster, know they will be received on behalf of our VFW Post 4761 members hard work, perseverance, dedication and faith throughout the year!!! Thank You and Well Done to all, claiming year 2010-2011to be just as successful if not more successful with our continued efforts with integrity! Click the Frame to view Award |
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"Dedication of our VFW Post Colors" -
National Awards - Obligations: 
Sincere thanks to those behind the scenes that made this a historical and memorable evening for all in attendance….smile. Monday September 14, 2009 1900 "Dedication of our VFW Post Colors", was a Historical, Proud and Grand Ceremony officiated by our own District Commander Don Bult and witnessed by State of Florida Department Senior Vice Commander Billy Moore, District Six Junior Vice Commander Harry Seiler, District Six President Trisha Edwards, District Six Senior Vice President Linda Seiler and Past District Commander Katie Smailis.
Our Post Colors was highlighted by a ceremonial United States Flag that was hoisted and flown over USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 in 2002 while the ship was deployed in support of “Operation Enduring Freedom”.
Followed by a " National Awards " presentation by Department Senior Vice Commander Billy Moore, District Commander Don Bult and VFW Post 4761 Commander Arden Battle to 85 years young VFW Post 4761 Guard Comrade Mr. Alpha Preston Gainous for his 65 years of Active loyal and dedicated VFW service and a second national award for over 30.000 hours of volunteer service to the community and success of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United states.
The icing on the cake during our post meeting was a new member obligations conducted by team efforts of District Six Commander Don Bult and VFW Post 4761 Past Commander Hallie Williams-Bey for our Programs Chairman and Web-site developer Comrade Rickie Barney...congratulations and welcome aboard !! Sincere thanks to "all" that made time out of your schedules to participate in a memorable occasion and wonderful evening!!!
A "Living Legend" in our Midst... Mr. Alpha Preston Gainous MONTFORD POINT MARINES
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October 25, 2008 Department Council of Administration past Commander-in-Chief John Gwizdak and Department Commander Dave Harris presented an award to VFW Post 4761 Guard Alpha Preston Gainous for his 64 years of VFW active membership. 
Birth Date - Jacksonville, Florida Native born 15 November 1924 and 85 years young. Alpha Preston Gainous, USMC, Staff Sergent, E-6
Joined Active Duty - June 1943 through June 1946 "Montford Point Marine" Wars Served In - WWII Units Served In - 5th Amphibious, G-2 Marine Corp Intelligence, Service Battalion VFW Active Member - Joined 14 August 1944 and currently serving as Guard VFW Post 4761 1950 - Attended The Historical Black College Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama and earned a degree in Health (Commercial Dietitian) He worked in many states as a Commercial Dietitian for ten years . 1960 - Changed his career to working in the shipyards as a Boiler Maker for ten years. 1970 - Another career change landed him in the Construction Field as Construction Forman. Mr. Alpha Preston Gainous and his devoted wife of 34 years before she passed away was blessed with their 54 year old daughter who takes care of him to this day in Jacksonville, Florida!! Mr. Alpha Preston Gainous is proudly serving in the capacity as GUARD for General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761 Jacksonville, Florida.
WWII Marine 5th Amphibious Patch REAL DEAL 
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Capturing memories to cherish...smile. General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761 Arden D. Battle, Commander
General Daniel "Chappie" James VFW Post 4761
5070 W. 12th Street (West of Edgewood)
Jacksonville, Florida. 32254
(904) 781-5856
"Veterans serving twice proudly"
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