Reminder - Honoring Our Comrade Charles Frederick Gilmer, Jr.
Charles Frederick Gilmer, Jr., 84, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Jean McDonald Gilmer died Friday, June 28, 2019.
As his loving wife Jean stated, "He was a fun loving guy and life of the party. As of today, he is now partying with those that have gone before him and his Lord. Those who knew him know how he loved golf, people, finding golf balls and giving to friends."
Visitation and Services Saturday July 13, 2019
His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 in J. HENRY STUHR CHAPEL MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11:00 am.
The family will receive friends Saturday in the Mount Pleasant Chapel from 9:00 am until time of the service.
Chuck was born April 30, 1935 in Abington, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles Frederick Gilmer, Sr. and the late Edith Adams Gilmer. He served in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserves and the Air National Guard for twelve years. Chuck retired from Storz Instruments and worked part time for 5 years after he retired for Crestpoint Management, all in medical sales.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jean M. Gilmer; five children, Kimberly Reeves of Dacula, GA, Pamela Kachmar of Lilburn, GA, Gary Gilmer of Appling, GA, Chad McDonald of Charleston, SC and Cary McDonald of Wando, SC; and brother, John Gilmer of Columbus, NJ.
VFW Post 3137 Reception from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
In Chuck's honor, the VFW on behalf of the family will receive family and friends from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday July 13, 2019. Everyone who would like to bring a side dish or dessert is welcome to do so.
Come and share your stories, memories and honor Chuck. The family has also requested in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: VFW Post 3137, PO Box 185 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451-0185.
Buddy Gillam
Post Commander
Fish Fry - Open to the Public
Saturday July 13 from 6:00pm Until 8:00pm
Join us on Saturday May 18th for our monthly Fish Fry. Then every month through September.
$10 per meal, includes Fresh Fried Fish, Hush Puppies, Baked Beans, Close Slaw and desserts. And of course you can get and enjoy your favorite beverages at the bar.
VFW Post 3137 Monthly Post Auxiliary Meeting
Monday July 15, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Members are encouraged to actively participate and hope you can attend. Meetings are an opportunity for everyone to stay in touch and be a part of all that we do at post 3137 to support our fellow veterans, their families, and the mission of the VFW.
Can't make the meeting but have ideas or suggestions for the post, email them to vfwauxiliary3137@gmail.com and we'll make sure to address them.
20th Anniversary of the Annual Gene Johnson Golf Tournament
Sunday September 8 with Shotgun Start at 9:00 a.m.
VFW Post 3137 will put on the 20th Gene Johnson Annual Golf Tournament. Your participation and generosity helps VFW Post 3137's ongoing Mission and Vision supporting all the brave men and women and their families who have given so much.
The Harbor Course at Wild Dunes
Shotgun Start at 9:00 a.m.
BBQ, Awards and Giveaways to Follow at VFW Post 3137 IOP, SC
https://vfwpost3137.org/golf/
A Golf Sponsorship with VFW Goes a Long Way
Your participation and generosity helps VFW Post 3137's ongoing Mission and
Vision supporting all the brave men and women and their families who have
given so much. Where your money goes to support Veterans
We need your help on our sponsor and donations drive!!!
The VFW Post 3137 info graphic located here can assist you by showing sponsors how active we are in supporting veterans.
Many members are working on previous sponsors now. To prevent duplicated efforts to any business, please let us know if you are interested in approaching an existing or potential sponsor, please contact Dennis Hamilton at 843-327-3858 or Vicki Johnson at 910-583-9546. We can verify it's available and update our list accordingly.
Platinum Level $1000+ / Gold Level $500‐$999 / Silver Level $100‐$499
Platinum Level receives custom 20th Anniversary Flag with your logo and
hole number of choice, display banner at registration
All sponsors have sign placement and level on hole tee boxes.
We can also promote your business by providing donations and gifts for the golfers. Vouchers, promotional items, merchandise. All items can contribute to awareness through your goodwill.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW All American Post 3137) Is a Non‐Profit 501 (C) (19) Organization Tax ID: 57‐0620623
Player Registration
Sign up and Pay at VFW Post 3137 – Located Next to the Windjammer. |
Hole Sponsors
Platinum Level $1000+ |
Donations
Donations, Cash, Check are always welcome and needed. We can also promote your business by providing donations and gifts for the golfers. Vouchers, promotional items, merchandise. All items can contribute to awareness through your goodwill. |
Rentals - Downstairs at VFW Post 3137
Why not hold your next event right on the beach. Rental space is available below the post for
parties and special occasions.
Rent the downstairs of VFW Post 3137 for any type of celebration! Birthdays, Wedding Receptions, Graduations and Retirements!
Prices:
VFW Post 3137 Members (minimum 1 year member) $350.00/day.
VFW Post 3137 Members less than 1 year and other VFW Posts or Active Duty $450.00/day.
All Others $550.00/day.
For more details visit: https://vfwpost3137.org/rentals/
For rentals, inquiries and available dates, Please contact Valerie Trantham by phone at 630-626-7000 or email at vfwrentalspost3137@gmail.com.
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