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Shullsburg VFW named All State Post
shulls VFW capping
Pictured from L-R: Shullsburg VFW quartermaster, Jerry Leahy and post commander John Walker were capped by state VFW senior vice commander, Mike Eggleston as part of the presentation of the All State Post Award received by the Shullsburg VFW.
Kayla Barnes
Updated: Nov 12, 2015, 7:31 PM
Published: Nov 12, 2015, 7:32 PM

The Shullsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10533 was recently selected as one of only five All State Posts in the state of Wisconsin.
    Post commander John Walker and post quartermaster Jerry R. Leahy were capped by State VFW Senior Vice Commander, Mike Eggleston as part of the award presentation on Sept. 27 during the 3rd District VFW meeting.
    Community involvement and membership of the post were key components for this award.
    Shullsburg VFW ended the 14-15 year with a membership of 118%, exceeding the the membership criteria for this award for posts to maintain 100% membership. They currently have a roster of 37.
    Shullsburg VFW took part in several community events throughout the year as well, including the Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances. In January the post helped Lafayette Manor in Darlington put on a successful bingo party that honored all manor residents who are veterans. 
    “This award shows that the post is very active in the community and that we keep our records all in order,” said Walker. “It’s a very prestigious award that should be attributed to all members of the post.” 
    This award is especially significant for the Shullsburg VFW at this time, due to the fact that not too long ago, the post was considering disbanding and joining the Benton VFW, after the death of then commander Joseph Shepherd in November of 2014.
    “A while back we were looking at that choice, but the post as a whole decided to continue,” said Walker. “The guys stood up and took on the responsibility of keeping the post going. It really amazed me what they were willing to do.”
    The efforts of the post membership are what really enabled the Shullsburg VFW to meet the requirements of the All State Post Award, and become one of only five posts statewide to do so.
    Walker said that currently and going forward the biggest goal of the Shullsburg VFW is to reach out to a new generation of younger veterans.
    “We’re really working hard to reach out to those younger veterans right now,” said Walker. “We want to let them know that they’re not alone and that we are available to help them and their families. We’re here for them.”
‘Jail and Bail’ raises over $3,000 during Sesquicentennial celebration
Boscobel Woman’s Club
Boscobel Woman's Club raises funds during Sesquicentennial
Boscobel Woman’s Club on hand are, from left: President Angela O’Brien, Secretary Lorinda Larson-Dull, Vice President Joanne Kaska, Treasurer Dicta Schoenfelder, Club Members Wilma Smith and Mary Frankenhoff.
Published: Aug 3, 2023, 7:50 PM

BOSCOBEL - The Boscobel Woman’s Club recently held a Jail and Bail inspired fundraiser July 5. We are proud that the participants raised a total of $3,213.88. Participants included: Brenda Kalish, Theresa Braudt, Summer Olson, Robin Conley, Lacie Rutherford, Meghan Mueller, Leah Granzow, Michelle Farrell, Lisa Wallin-Kapinus and Angela O’Brien. With funds raised the club was able to make monetary donations to the following area projects: Boscobel Beautification, Boscobel Free Clinic, FOCUS, Boscobel Depot, Boscobel Hospital Foundation, Free Hearing Clinic, Boscobel EMS, Boscobel Education Foundation, and the Food Pantry.

In conjunction with the 150th celebration, The Boscobel Woman’s Club held a bake sale in honor of our dearly departed president and friend; Ms Peggy Baumeister on Wednesday July 5th at the Boscobel Depot grounds. Thank you to all who donated funds for sweet treats.

The Boscobel Women’s Club was organized in 1957. The club meets monthly from September to May. Members have undertaken many projects including establishing a library in 1906, beginning with a bookshelf and donated books; promoting the “beautification” of Boscobel, planting flowers around town, and sponsoring art shows. They also worked to spearhead plans, fund, and build the Veteran’s Memorial Garden.

Members have also participated in roadside cleanup, are sponsors of the Helen Ma Adams Art contest, and for many years have donated to Operation Smile for persons with cleft deformities. Just recently members sewed “little dresses for Africa,” made a donation to Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Grant County Chapter, so that children can have beds, and donated money for “birthday books” at the elementary school.

The club has a designated donation at each meeting such as school supplies and personal care items to enrich the lives of others. Members donate money or food to the local pantry and have specific items for Thanksgiving dinners, including turkeys. Each May, members host a “tea” for the graduating high school senior English scholar girls.

Please consider joining the Boscobel Woman’s Club today! If interested in learning how you can be involved please contact the current president Ms. Angela O’Brien at 608-778-1987 for further information.