Military Order of the Cooties - Pup Tent 6

Military Order of the Cooties - Pup Tent 6 Keeping them smiling in beds of white! the MOC is based on the principals of good humor and fun. as an Ancillary unit within the organization.

Over the past ninety years, the Cooties have provided social and entertainment programs to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Since 1923, our first year as a part of the VFW, the Cooties have worked hard to further the aims of the VFW while adding to it the frivolity known as Military Humor to the serious work of our parent organization. What would ultimately become known as the V

FW National Home for Children, a sprawling campus of homes located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, started out as the brainchild of the MOC. We firmly believe in caring for the widows and children of our Armed Forces. Literally millions of dollars have been raised and donated to help “our kids” over our history; starting with the library, the swimming pool, the Fire Department, and a host of other projects designed to make life fun and educational for the children during their stay at the National Home. With the outbreak of World War Two, the Cooties recognized a need to entertain hospitalized troops and veterans during their confinement and rehabilitation at Veterans Administration facilities throughout the country. Our service program is described as a directive to “Keep ‘em Smiling in Beds of White.” Each year the Cooties volunteer thousands of hours of time worth over ten million dollars to DVA Hospitals and domiciliaries throughout the United States. This work, in addition to the hours of service donated as active members of the VFW, set the members of the MOC apart as Foreign Service and Combat Veterans who are fully engaged in their communities, and their fellow comrades in arms and their families. Our distinctive red hat and unusual uniform sets us apart and draws attention to the plight of those less fortunate than ourselves. We sacrifice a little of ourselves to bring a smile or a laugh during what is normally a difficult time for our heroes. We seek others like us to join and help us help them in their times of stress and anxiety.

02/26/2015

Pup tent 6 cootie scratch
March 1
1pm potluck
2pm meeting

@ Vfw 661
630 hood street Ne
Salem, or 97301

01/27/2015

Being a Cootie we honor and help our fellow Veterans.

I haven't quite decompressed yet, but I saw American Sniper tonight. It is difficult to watch these movies or read these books and sometimes it's difficult to hear the stories. We always have an idea when we sign up what could possibly happen, but we are never truly prepared.

Chris Kyle like many of us had to deal with what happened. Like a lot of us it took time before he was able to help other Veterans. He first needed to help himself. As we all must. Some slip thru the cracks of self soothing or thru violence. It saddens me to see that.

I would like to thank Chris and all my fellow Vererans for their service no matter how long. We have all signed that check and I salute you!

01/06/2015

Donation Needs for Veterans
Donations to the Home in Lebanon will be used to support our veteran residents or augment the many programs we will have. Donations are used to enhance the quality of life for veterans through activities, events, and equipment. Great consideration is taken to use the gifts to improve the quality of life for our honored veterans to enjoy. (We reserve the right to carefully select what donations are accepted and prefer each donation to be in good to best condition for the honor of our veteran residents.)
We anticipate our residents will need/use the following items.
DVD/Blu-Ray players
Wireless Headsets
CD Players/Radios (portable)
Board/ Card Games (Dominoes, Cribbage, Pinochle, Euchre)
Music CD’s
Poker table and poker chips
Indoor horseshoe kit
Fall and Christmas decorations
Birthday supplies (balloons, string, signs)
3D Puzzles
Nerf Guns (bullets, targets)
Karaoke machine
Woodworking, fishing, gardening supplies (paint and brushes)
Sports Supplies (balls, gloves, racquets, nets, horseshoes)
Science for Seniors Projects
Puzzle books (trivia, word search, crossword)
Safe Dart Board (darts)
Custom sewing (catheter bag covers, bed skirts)
Chips, Crackers, and Cookies (individually packaged)
Soft Boxed Snacks (i.e. Little Debbies)
Microwave Popcorn
Bottled Water
Non-alcoholic Beer (O’Doul’s, Coors Cutter, etc.)
Soda Pop (regular and diet)
Flavored Creamers (individually packaged)
Candy (regular and sugar free)
Electric Razors (Norelco, Re*****on, etc.)
Remote Control Cars
Documentary (DVD/Blu-Ray)
Movies (DVD/Blu-Ray)
Poligrip, Polident, Toothpaste
“Forever” Postage Stamps
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion

Megan Eddy Recreation Director
[email protected]
600 N 5th St.
Lebanon, Oregon 97355
541-497-7265

09/24/2014

Toys for Tots sponsored by the marines has begun. If you know of any families in need please advise thank you

Pup tent 6 picnic. Happy Labor Day!!! So glad I was able to come.
09/01/2014

Pup tent 6 picnic. Happy Labor Day!!! So glad I was able to come.

04/27/2014

As Cooties we try our hardest to go and visit with our fellow Veterans. However, I would like to put out a great big THANK YOU to those that are Veteran Caregivers. It is not easy taking care of those that need it, myself included. Much is appreciated. Thank you!

MOC PUP TENT 6 XMAS PARTY: Lots of fun and laughter today.
12/16/2013

MOC PUP TENT 6 XMAS PARTY:

Lots of fun and laughter today.

11/10/2013

Christmas party will be held on December 15, 2013 at noon at the Berg residence. The gift limit is $10. Potluck.

Please contact bob berg for address. 503-304-1386.

11/10/2013

January 11, 2014

COA

Oregon City VFW POST

08/05/2013

Requesting all Cootie Members of MOC/MOCA PUP TENT 6 to request friendship. Thank you.

08/05/2013

Our Annual BBQ at the Windsor House today went extremely well. Lots of visiting with old and new members!

Remember there are those who live in this world and don't get a lot of visitors. When our troops came home from the trenches wounded, they were covered in all sorts of bugs. If it wasn't for our VFW's founding fathers making sure that those soldiers had ppl to visit them they would've been alone. So remember to take time to ren

10/26/2012

Christmas for the Troops – 2012
For the past 4 years staff at the Oregon State Penitentiary have collected and sent items to U.S. Troops serving overseas in combat units. We are continuing this effort in 2012 and will be happy to partner with you in showing these brave Americans that we honor and appreciate their sacrifice. We are collecting the below listed items. We generally send 100 to 150 of these boxes which cost about $12 each to ship. If you’d rather help with postage we’d be glad to accept your help in that way. Thanks for your support!
(In keeping with the Military’s wishes, please refrain from sending any Pork products)
Microwaveable food in individual servings (Mac and Cheese, etc.)
Powder drink mix to add to water bottles (Propel, Gatorade, etc.)
Sauces, (BBQ, Ranch, Salsa, Soy sauce, hot sauce)
Nuts, jerky, hard candy, snacks, cookies
Hot Drinks, coffee, tea and cocoa, coffee creamers, Fruit Snacks
Hand warmers, A T & T phone cards, pre-paid
Visine, DVD’s, Small flashlights, AA and AAA batteries
Fruit Snacks, Granola Bars, Microwave popcorn, Pepperoni
Pouches or cans of meat, fish, chili, stew, ravioli, etc.
Cheese and cracker snack packs, Breakfast bars, Trail mix
Current (2012) magazines
Games, travel size, playing cards, UNO, dice, puzzle books, crosswords, et
Please avoid bulky items such as Ramen or Popped corn

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