Breaking update
2025 Dinner and Auction
May 1, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for our annual VFW dinner and fundraiser. The event will be held the 3-Rivers Convention Center on September 6, 2025 from 1700-2000. Thank you for all of the support to our Veteran Community and the VFW and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
Purchase your tickets to the annual VFW Post 5785 Annual Dinner and Fundraiser by clicking the link below. Tickets are $100 per plate. This will be an event you will not want to miss. You can also get your tickets by clicking on the Dinner Fundraiser tab. If you have any questions please send an email to VFW5785@gmail.com or call 509-539-0067.
https://auctria.events/KennewickVFWPost5785dinner-fundraiser
Dinner Fundraiser
Buy tickets here
Purchase your rickets to the Annual VFW Post 5785 Dinner and Fundraiser by clicking below. This will be an event you will not want to miss. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
Honor, Support, and Serve Our Veterans
Our Services
Chartered in 1957, the James E Rosselott Post #5785 offers a wide range of services to support veterans in our community. We work closely with local organizations to ensure that our veterans have access to the resources they need to thrive. Our team is made up of veterans and supporters who are passionate supporting those who have served our country.
Our members are Veterans that served honorably in U.S. wars on foreign soil. We are dedicated to serving veterans and their families. Our motto is “Honor the Dead by Taking Care of the Living.” Listed below are a few of the services we provide to Veterans in the Tri-Cities:
• We provide Military Funeral Honors at Veterans funerals with our all-volunteer Post Honor Guard. We provide a Gun Salute, Taps, Flag presentation, and a tribute ceremony at these Services.
• We perform Flag Ceremonies on holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day, and we provide for the proper disposal of U.S. flags that are worn or badly soiled.
• We attend Parades on patriotic holidays and Welcome Home Ceremonies of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen returning from combat zones.
• We speak at local schools, when requested, on Veterans’ Day as well as sponsor the Voice of Democracy (grades 9–12) and Patriots’ Pen (grades 4-8) essay contests.
• We provide Christmas baskets and other holiday meals for veterans with families in need.
• We visit hospitalized veterans to provide them with comfort and support.
• We assist the members of the VFW, their widows and orphans, and other worthy veterans in obtaining rightful benefits from the federal or state governments.
• We distribute “poppies” to assist needy or disabled veterans, members of the armed services and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
The only sources of funding for VFW programs are members’ dues, fund raisers, and donations from local residents and businesses. The VFW can especially use your help if you wish to volunteer in some of our many events and projects. Our Veteran ranks are getting larger every day.
The VFW is a tax exempt organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue designation 501(c). As such, any contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We welcome your input, vision, and suggestions. You are welcome to visit the Post at any time
Donate Today
If you are interested in donating please select the Donate Now button below.. Your donation can make a big difference in the lives of veterans in our community. Every dollar helps us provide better resources and support to those who have served our country. Whether you can give a little or a lot, your donation will help us make a lasting impact. Please click the button below to donate now.
Our Officers
Rick Tyrrell
Rick Tyrrell
Rick Tyrrell
Post Commander
Jim Witt
Rick Tyrrell
Rick Tyrrell
Senior Vice Commander
Don Wicks
Rick Tyrrell
Bob Failor
Junior Vice Commander
Bob Failor
Don Petross
Bob Failor
Quartermaster
Don Petross
Don Petross
Don Petross
Adjutant
Art King
Don Petross
Don Petross
Chaplain
Bob Clark
Franklin Myers
Franklin Myers
1 year Trustee
Franklin Myers
Franklin Myers
Franklin Myers
2 year Trustee
Mike Dodson
Franklin Myers
Jerry Wallace
3 year Trustee
Jerry Wallace
Franklin Myers
Jerry Wallace
Judge Advocate
Chad Reffalt
Franklin Myers
Franklin Myers
Surgeon
Franklin Myers
Franklin Myers
Franklin Myers
Officer of the Day
VFW Post 5785 Auxiliary
Barb McDonald
Barb McDonald
Barb McDonald
President
KayCe Tost
Barb McDonald
Barb McDonald
Senior Vice
Ray Lozano
Barb McDonald
Barbara Wright
Juinor Vice/Guard
Barbara Wright
Barbara Wright
Barbara Wright
Secretary/Treasurer
Amy Blaine
Barbara Wright
Amy Blaine
Conductress
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We are located at:
28 E 10th Ave, Kennewick, Washington
Phone: (509) 802-1622
28 East 10th Avenue, Kennewick, Washington 99336, United States
