VAVS: A Family Tradition

By Garland Scott, Post 753

Leo & Faye were involved in JWV activity since the mid 1980s, for over 40 years.

Leo was a Post Commander for 2 years (19xx-19xx) and the designated Rep for VAVS between May 2005 & May 2007.  He continued to actively participate in JWV activities until is passing in May 2015.

Faye was a key developer and Past President of the JWVA Post 753.  Its Charter was issued Sep 1986 with installation of officers in 30 May 1987.  A City Of San Antonio Proclamation, issued by Mayor Cisneros, asserted 21 May 1987 as “Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Day”.  Both Faye and daughter, Bonnie Scott, each served 2 years as JWVA President.  JWVA ceased to be active around 1992 as demographics changed.

The Post and Auxiliary did most of the Post activities jointly.  Leo & Faye participated in various VA Hospital activities such as:

Quarterly Bingo- calling numbers and helping patients with cards, Semi Annually baking of cookies, then distributing them and ice cream to patients and staff in the wards for 4^th of July and Christmas time.

They had Chanukah parties at Hospital.  JWVA donated a flag pole at a newly commissioned elementary school honoring one of the Post 753 founders – Zavell Smith.  They were also active in fund raising, canning, and acquiring donations from various merchants.  They held social activities at different locations to maintain and increase membership.

Volume 71. Number 4. Winter 2017