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Post 12239 meets on the first Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Eastern, at the Post’s meeting venue shown below. Browse Post events, community gatherings, and program deadlines below. Confirm any schedule changes before traveling.
Meeting schedule
First Thursday of each month, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Find Veterans HallCommunity listings are shared for information. They do not imply Post 12239 sponsorship, attendance, or volunteer commitments. Deadlines are application milestones, not gatherings.
44 upcoming entries · All dates and times use America/New_York (Eastern).
Informal gathering
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Run or volunteer in Dawsonville to support veteran and first-responder mental wellness.
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Celebrate Jasper history with a soup bean cook-off, Old Jail tours, music, art and vendors. Event proceeds benefit the VFW and DDA. Noon–8 p.m. per the supplied flyer; see the schedule note.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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Help bake cookies or contribute supplies for a local Veterans Day recognition effort.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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Veterans can join a Tolbert student for a recognition breakfast; RSVP using the school invitation.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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Community veterans are invited to a patriotic student performance and breakfast. RSVP by November 5.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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Support local veterans along the Dawsonville parade route or request entry information from the published parade contact.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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Play cornhole to support the Ball Ground Veterans Memorial.
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Post deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia judging milestone for Post officers, not a second applicant entry deadline.
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Post deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia judging milestone for Post officers, not a second applicant entry deadline.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
Post deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia judging milestone for Post officers, not a second applicant entry deadline.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
National deadline · Spring 2027
The national VMS program update confirms August 1–November 15, 2026 for spring 2027 applications. No time zone or cutoff hour is published; this is a date reminder in Eastern time. Confirm the portal cutoff with VFW and submit early.
Program & submission detailsInformal gathering
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An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
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The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
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District deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia district-stage milestone. The sponsoring Post advances selected entries; applicants do not send a new entry directly to the district.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
District deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia district-stage milestone. The sponsoring Post advances selected entries; applicants do not send a new entry directly to the district.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
District deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia district-stage milestone. The sponsoring Post advances selected entries; applicants do not send a new entry directly to the district.
Program & submission detailsInformal gathering
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An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
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State deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia Department judging milestone. District winners advance through the official process.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
State deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia Department judging milestone. District winners advance through the official process.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
State deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia Department judging milestone. District winners advance through the official process.
Program & submission detailsPost 12239 event
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The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
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National deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia’s deadline for forwarding state winners to national. This is an officer responsibility, not a direct application route. No cutoff time is published.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
National deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia’s deadline for forwarding state winners to national. This is an officer responsibility, not a direct application route. No cutoff time is published.
Program & submission detailsProgram deadline
National deadline · 2026–2027
Georgia’s deadline for forwarding state winners to national. This is an officer responsibility, not a direct application route. No cutoff time is published.
Program & submission detailsInformal gathering
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An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
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National deadline · 2026–2027
National rules set February 1 for Department submissions. Georgia publishes an earlier January 15 forwarding deadline; Georgia officers should use that earlier date. Nominators still enter through a participating local Post.
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The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsProgram deadline
Post deadline · 2026–2027
Submit to one participating Post. Confirm Post 12239 participation and delivery arrangements. No cutoff hour is published.
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The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsProgram deadline
State deadline · 2026–2027
The sponsoring Post submits its selected entry to the Georgia chair. This is not a direct applicant submission route. No cutoff hour is published.
Program & submission detailsPost 12239 event
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The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
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An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsProgram deadline
National deadline · 2026–2027
The Georgia chair forwards the selected Department entry. Applicants do not submit directly to national. No cutoff hour is published.
Program & submission detailsPost 12239 event
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The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
See attendance details
An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsPost 12239 event
See attendance details
The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
See attendance details
An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsPost 12239 event
See attendance details
The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
See attendance details
An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsPost 12239 event
See attendance details
The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
Event detailsInformal gathering
See attendance details
An informal opportunity to socialize with fellow Post members at Rocco’s Pub. This is not an official Post business meeting.
Event detailsPost 12239 event
See attendance details
The Post meets on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, at Veterans Hall.
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