June 19th, 1900hrs, VFW 2978, 3009 N Kedzie, we had a great 250th Murica Birthday party at the VFW. Echo Five played     great tunes while everyone in attendance had a great time. Congratulations to Louie Carrizal for winning the 250th Marine     gold coin. We raised $3600 for the VFW. Thank you to everyone who attended.