Vote for the Keewaydin Clubhouse - a National Historic Landmark and home of VFW Post 5760 - once a day, every day from April 15th - May 13th, 2010 as part of the Seattle Partners in Preservation (PiP) campaign. Click on the PiP logo on our website or go to the National Trust for Historic Preservation website www.preservationnation.org and cast your vote for Keewaydin today; its that simple. Your help could contribute to the Veterans earning a portion of $1 million in grant funding from the National Trust and its philanthropic partner, American Express. Keewaydin Clubhouse needs a new roof and siding and local Veterans are asking for votes of support from the community at large. Make a difference, support local Veterans, preserve a Historic Landmark, and Vote Keewaydin today!

Members of VFW Post 5760 will host the Keewaydin Open House the first weekend in May as part of the the Seattle Partners in Preservation campaign. The Open House showcases the clubhouse as an integral part of Mercer Island social and community history; past, present, and future. Beginning Saturday, May 1st and held in concert with National Loyalty Day, Veterans will open the clubhouse doors for all in the community to visit, listen to historic presentations, meet and hear local Veterans' stories, and view a variety of displays sure to be a unique mix of Patriotism, Preservation, and Pride. Hours for the Open House on Saturday, May 1st run from 10am -6pm; on Sunday, May 2nd from Noon - 5pm.

As Memorial Day approaches on Monday, May 31st we'd like to remind veterans and the public at large that VFW members will be out in the community the weekend of May 29th-30th distributing Buddy Poppies for wear on the National Holiday. Memorial Day is sacred to war veterans, a day when all Americans should reflect on lives lost by their countrymen in wartime. Personal moments to reflect on such loss are appropriate for all. Public displays of remembrance are appreciated by veterans especially, such as raising the U. S. flag to half mast until noon, or inviting a veteran to speak about their experiences at your school or place of business. Memorial Day should leave each of us with a better appreciation for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Donate any amount for your Buddy Poppy - made by disabled Veterans - and wear it with pride this coming Memorial Day.