Bloomer VFW & American Legion

Marin A. Treptow, American Legion, Post 295
James Quinn, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6175
Bloomer, WI - Activities Profile

Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month starting at 7:00 P.M. at the Veteran’s Memorial Clubhouse. The annual Christmas Party serves as the December meeting.

Current Officers of the American Legion:

• Commander:  Dennis Rubenzer
• 1st Vice-Commander:  Jerry Davis
• 2nd Vice-Commander:  Marvin Zwiefelhofer
• 3rd Vice-Commander:  Marvin Weber
• 4th Vice-Commander:  Len Sinz
• Adjutant:  Jim Hudacek

Current Officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars:

• Commander:  Gordy Johnson
• Quartermaster:  Jim Zwiefelhofer

Local Activities:

• Conduct burial services with including presentation of flag display case.
• Host Memorial Day Services and reception.
• Participate in local parades.
• Participate in Veteran’s Day Program.
• Conduct American flag disposal ceremony.
• Sponsor Scouts.
• Sponsor Bloomer American Legion Baseball team.
• Present American Legion Citizenship Award at high school graduation.
• Provide an annual scholarship to a graduating senior.
• Coordinate a display booth during the Bloomer Fair.
• Provide Color Guard within the Bloomer community upon request.
• Conduct a Fourth of July ceremony to local nursing homes.
• Participate in the Love Light Tree.
• Co-host an annual Christmas party.
• Provide Flags for Main Street.
• Sponsor two Bloomer High School students for attendance at Badger Boys State.
• Coordinate area Blue Star Banner Program.
• Comradeship with other veterans.
• Send monthly care package to area service members experiencing combat deployment.
• Assist with community Mission Welcome Home.
• Host an annual benefits update meeting with Chippewa County Veterans Service Officer.
• Provide subscription of Legion magazine for the Bloomer Library.
• Participate in an annual community service project.

State Activities:

• Host County American Legion meeting during the month of April
• Contribute financial support to Girl Scouts, United Way, and others
• Support the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery
• Attend district and state conferences

National Involvement:

• Lobby public officials for Veterans Affairs
• State and National magazines
• Reduced rates on insurance, motels, and car rentals

Current Projects:

Working with other community members, the American Legion is promoting the development of a Veterans Memorial/Tribute for the Bloomer area. The project involves public relations, planning development of an appropriate site, designing an appealing memorial, construction labor, and fund-raising.  For more information on the Veteran's Memorial, please visit:  Bloomer Veterans Memorial