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On March 17, 2018 as every 3rd Saturday of the month VFW Post 688 cleaned up River Road Park. This is one of many activities we are involved in, helping our local community and the veterans that live in it. If you are a veteran who would like to join us contact VFW Post 688 Commander… Continue reading VFW Post 688 Cleans up River Road Park
On March 12 VFW Post 688 went before the Kendall County Commissioners seeking a permanent home to continue our work assisting veterans and outreach to the community. Please contact VFW Post 688 Commander Andrew Camplen by phone or email (afc2324@gmail.com) and help VFW Post 688 serve Veterans. Click here to view full article in the Hill… Continue reading VFW Post 688 Goes Before County Commissioners Meeting Seeking a Home
VFW Post 688’s Boerne City Council presentation. We are truly blessed to live in a community that respects and appreciates Veterans the way this community does. This community is also blessed for having such an amazing group of Veterans dedicated to serve this community! Check out the articles in both of our local Newspapers by… Continue reading VFW Post 688 Appeals to City Council for a Home.
January 26, 2018 in Austin TX, Our Post Commander, Andrew Camplen, was able spend time with Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Donna Campbell at the VFW Mid Winter Conference today. A huge thanks to both of them for their support of Veterans and for coming to see us this morning.
Monday January 22, 2018 VFW Post 688 recognized Patriots Pen award winners at the BISD School Board Meeting. These students did a fantastic job. Their essays were awesome! Congratulations young Patriots!
We had a great time at Boerne High School Hoops For Troops, December 22, 2017! It was a great game and we are grateful for the love and support of Boerne High School! Thank you all and Merry Christmas!
FW Post 688 had its first annual Christmas Party December 12, 2017. The Original Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ treated us to an amazing meal. Thank you! We recognized Officer Rebecca Foley of the Boerne Police Department as the VFW Officer of the Year. We recognized Dave Parent because he has volunteered many hours assisting… Continue reading First Annual Christmas Party
Mary‘s Tacos is Veteran owned and a fantastic supporter of our Buddy Poppy program where all proceeds go to local Veterans in need. Thank you Mary’s Tacos for supporting local Veterans!
VFW Post 688 has been nominated for the Non Profit of the Year Award at the Greater Boerne Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Party. We have served Boerne since 1936 and are grateful for this nomination. VFW Post 688-Combat Veterans Serving Our Community.
Congratulations to Michael Gillette of Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School for being the 2017-2018 VFW Teacher of the Year. Coach Gillette teaches Advanced Placement History and coaches football. He was awarded a certificate and $500 at the December Boerne ISD Board meeting for his outstanding accomplishments at Boerne-Champion High School. His nomination has been submitted… Continue reading Michael Gillette of Boerne-Samuel V. Champion High School-2017-2018 VFW Teacher of the Year
