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In Memoriam

Gary P. Olsen, age 50 of North Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Tracy L. (Theroux) Olsen for 28 years. Born in Warwick, he was a loving son of Larry P.J. Olsen and the late Catherine L. (Dugas) Harris; step-son of Deborah A. (Chamberlain) Olsen; and son-in-law…

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February 2021 Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be help February 9th at 17:00 hours, in person at the Elks Club. Please see announcement for details.

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Commander’s Membership Challenge

We need nine new members. Let’s do it!

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January Meeting

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Newport Elks

As you are well aware, VFW Post 406 meets at Newport Elks through the graciousness of Newport Elks. We are very fortunate to have a central meeting location in an historic setting in Newport. The Exalted Ruler of Newport Elks, Lenny Bucci, has extended a personal invitation to any VFW Post 406 member to enjoy…

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VFW/Elks Food Drive

A collaborative effort between the Newport Elks and Newport’s VFW Post 406 enabled the Martin Luther King Community Center to continue the fine mission of helping our community members in need. On Saturday, October 24th VFW Members and Elks members collected food donations via a drive through drop off at the Elks home on Bellevue…

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Press coverage

This article appeared in the Newport Daily News on today, November 11, 2020. Just some press coverage for our post and others in Newport County and the membership issues we are all facing. Newport Daily News

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November Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be held 10 Nov 2020, 17:00 hours at the Newport Elks. Please see attached document for more information.

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VFW/ELKS Food Drive

Post 406 along with members of the Newport Elks worked together on a drive-in food donation event on Saturday, October 24, 2020 that will benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center. VFW Post 406, the Newport Elks and the Martin Luther King Community Center all do wonderful things for the local Newport community. It was…

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100 Years of Service Photo Project

Newport’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 which turned 100 this year. In honor of accomplishment, we have come up with a project that will honor Newport County veterans through a photo exhibit to be displayed at our 100th anniversary gala in 2021 and on our post website. Please see the attached word document. If you are a…