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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...sheer number of years she has been on this earth gives her a special edge, but Roles insists it is not quantity over quality. She completed her formal education in 1923, but still wishes to serve. This winter Karstedt will be playing bingo at VFW number 108, as well as coordinating Sunday brunch at the Kiwanis Club from Nov. 26 until Jan. 22. Head TF Vennedy first noticed Karstedt when she appeared on "Super Password" in 1982. In order to help the students relate to Karstedt, Roles has required that each student read at least half the syllabus in large...

Author: By Whitney K. Bryant, Jessica A. Nordell, and Anna M. Schneider-mayerson, S | Title: Not Your Average TF | 10/1/1999 | See Source »

Powell learned another important thing that first year, which is "not to jump into bed with just anyone as a promise partner," but to link up with established groups already on the ground. That means tapping into existing organizations, from Catholic Charities to the VFW to the YMCA, all of which have deep roots in their communities. Powell is especially fond of the Boys & Girls Clubs because they know how to deliver the services. They have received a huge infusion of cash. As a result, they have increased their original commitment to America's Promise: they plan to serve...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Once Again on the March | 5/24/1999 | See Source »

...that the end of the semester lies just a page flip away on my VFW Memorial calendar, I find myself reflecting on my semester. Along with weekly papers in Gen. Ed. 105, I might be turning a bit schizophrenic, but now is my time to pause, let thoughts seep out, and hopefully let Grace seep...

Author: By James P. Mcfadden, | Title: With Frank, Always | 12/14/1998 | See Source »

Patriotism, discipline and service dominate the conversation at the Crystal Bar on Veterans Day. After all, the bar houses Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Veterans Talk of Patriotism Gained in Service | 11/12/1998 | See Source »

...commitment to military service alsotranslates into a commitment to community servicefor the veterans at VFW Post...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Veterans Talk of Patriotism Gained in Service | 11/12/1998 | See Source »

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