National Patriot’s Pen Award

Indian Land High Student, Evelyn Newbigging, won the National Patriot’s Pen award of $5000. Press below for more information.

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Give Local campaign

VFW Post 12136 is participating in this year's Give Local Lancaster campaign on November 14th

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VFW 12136 Post Meetings

The next Post Monthly Meeting will be October 18, 2025, at Brews Tavern, 09:30 AM, Indian Land, SC.

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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Buddy Poppies

Buddy Poppy Distribution November 7 - 8 at Walmart and other Locations

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 12136

Recognized as an Outstanding Post in South Carolina in the March/April 2025 Issue of VFW Magazine!

The Captain John P. Monahan Post 12136 received our Charter on February 22, 2014. We meet at Brews Tavern, 8083 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, SC 29707.  We meet at 9:30 am on the 3rd Saturday of each month. 

For additional membership information, email info@vfw12136.org, contact our Post Commander, Robert Suzansky, at rsuzansky@aol.com, or call 803-835-0572.

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Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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2026 MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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2026 ANNUAL CAR SHOW

 
Fun day to show off your classic car!

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2026 PIG PICKIN FUNDRAISER

Our  2026  Date  TBA

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DONATE TO THE VFW

 
Proceeds go to Veterans helping Veterans.

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Commander's Corner

Commander Robert Suzansky

Commander’s Corner • VFW Post 12136

Commander’s Corner • VFW Post 12136

Welcome to the Commander’s Corner

As we continue our mission at CPT John P. Monahan VFW Post 12136, we remain steadfast in our commitment to service, camaraderie, and honoring our nation’s veterans. Below are key highlights that demonstrate the impact and value of being part of the VFW family.

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Community Engagement

  • Leading the Way in Service: Our Post proudly leads all South Carolina VFW posts in community service, contributing over 3,700 volunteer hours each month.
  • Veterans in the Classroom: Upcoming program scheduled for November 14, connecting veterans with students to share life lessons and patriotism.
  • Youth Outreach: Supporting the Indian Land Youth Soccer Team and local JROTC programs at Indian Land High School. Discussions continue to provide compliant financial and logistical support.
  • Adopt-A-Highway: Cleanup efforts occur throughout the year; next event October 31, 9:00 a.m. (meet behind Wendy’s).
  • Flag Placement Services: Honoring our fallen comrades — next service on November 6 and 13.
  • Public Service Recognition: This past spring, Danny Hyatt (Lancaster EMS) and Dylan Cetin (Sheriff’s Dept.) received VFW Community Service Awards with $150 certificates during a County Council meeting.
  • Patriot’s Pen Essay Winner: An 8th-grader from Indian Land Middle School won First Place at the Post, District 5, and State levels for the essay "Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” See video

Veterans Support

  • Comrades in Distress: We honor and remember all veterans who have passed during this period — they are home at last.
  • Honor Guard: Supported multiple ceremonies, logging 142.5 hours and nearly 850 miles in September. Volunteers Welcome
  • Membership Growth: Post 12136 achieved a 2% increase in membership, earning a $500 VFW State Award.
  • Prayer for National Home: Continued prayers for residents of the VFW National Home (Eaton Rapids, MI).
  • Veterans Coffee Group: Every Tuesday, 7:30–9:00 a.m. at CrossRidge Café (average 25–30 attendees). New faces welcome!
  • Indian Land VA Outreach: VA reps at the Post on Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (holiday schedule).

Fellowship Opportunities

  • Monthly brunches and events that build camaraderie.
  • Weekly Veterans Coffee (Tuesdays, 7:30–9:00 a.m.) — fellowship & conversation.
  • 50/50 Night Fundraiser — $5 per entry; drawings monthly (next: Nov. 20 & Dec. 18).
  • Flag Placement & Cleanup Days — meaningful opportunities to serve together.
  • Volunteer: Honor Guard and Adopt-A-Highway programs welcome new participants.

Fundraising & Continuous Improvement

  • Nov. 7–8: Buddy Poppy Fundraiser (Walmart and other locations).
  • June 2026: Memorial Golf Tournament — details soon. Sponsors Needed
  • 50/50 Fundraiser: $5 entry supports Post activities; monthly drawings.
  • Nov. 14: Give Local Campaign returns with matching windows 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Press for more Details
  • Donate to our VFW. Press here

Looking Ahead

Next Post Meeting

Every 3rd Saturday • 9:30 a.m. • Brews Tavern 8083 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

Thu, Oct 31 • 9:00 a.m. • Meet behind Wendy’s 
ALL HWY CLEAN-UP WILL OCCUR THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. 

Flag Placement & Pickup

Wed, Nov 6 & Wed, Nov 13 • 8:30 a.m. • Behind Wendy’s

Buddy Poppy Fundraiser

Thu–Fri, Nov 7–8 at Walmart and other locations

Veterans in the Classroom

Thu, Nov 14 Veterans volunteer to talk to students about their experience in the military

Indian Land VA Outreach & 50/50 Drawings

October 30. Doors open at 5:00 PM, drawing at 5:30 PM.

National Day of Service 2026

Date to be announced

Annual Golf Tournament

Mon, June Day To Be Announced 2026 • 9:00 a.m.

Car Show

October Date to be Announced 2026

Community Service

Buford Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony is on November 10, 11:00 AM.

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Thank you to all our members, volunteers, and supporters who make this mission possible. Together, we honor service, strengthen our community, and uplift one another.

Come join the VFW Post 12136 to help us continue the mission of serving veterans.

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Our Mission:
"That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies."