The VVA Chapter 890 meets monthly every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1800 hours in Sandpoint, Idaho at the VFW Hall on the corner of Pine and Division streets.

The meetings last about an hour and anybody is welcome to attend. We discuss many issues including helping those in need, fundraisers to help veterans and their families and how our chapter can help serve our community better. We help needy veterans who have trouble keeping their electricity turned on and have a lot of firewood for those who truly need a helping hand at keeping warm. Grant money is also available to help those down on their luck who need a boost. We even help veterans get to their doctor appointments at the VA hospital and local medical facilities when needed..

After the meeting adjourns we all enjoy some coffee and cookies or whatever snacks happen to show up while we visit individually and throw out ideas and plans to help each other and the over 5000 veterans residing in the Bonner County area. We are committed to helping our veterans and their families and vow to leave no veterans behind.

Major annual events include a huge garage sale, 4th of July parade, Christmas dinner, summer picnic, and a host of other fun activities to bring us together and tell people of our existence and purpose. Members, associate members and families are all welcome. The never-ending woodpile is a great place to get some fresh air, light to moderate exercise and swap lies and tales to fellow workers. You can choose to split the wood manually or pull the lever on the hydraulic splitter! It’s fun for all.

Our membership is one of the largest in the state of Idaho and growing annually. If you would like more information or have questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email Russ Fankell, Don Carr, Doug Darling or Ross Jackman. You can also leave an email with Dave Darling, the webmaster for VVA 890 at VVA890@yahoo.com .

Come join your fellow veterans, families and friends. It’s good for you and those you help.