Free Pool Mondays at Amvets

 Remember that we have Free Pool Mondays at Amvests 4 pm to 6+pm ish. 

March 27th 7 PM Musician's Friends-Club Sign Up Initiative

 

Military Veterans Are Some of the Most Trusted Members of Society According to Gallup Poll

 

Gallup. (2026, January 12)

When we look at recent polling from Gallup on trusted professions in the United States, veterans rank among the most trusted groups, alongside nurses, medical doctors, pharmacists, and even high school teachers. This reflects a strong public appreciation for the service and sacrifices veterans have made.

Organizations like Amvets Post #123 provide important spaces for veterans to connect, socialize, and stay engaged with their communities. When organizations, community members, businesses, and individuals engage in  supporting veterans through job training, access to healthcare benefits, and opportunities for leadership, these groups help strengthen both individuals and the broader community.

Because veterans are widely trusted, they are uniquely positioned to bring people together and help advance both personal and collective goals. For veterans, staying active and engaged in the community is a meaningful way to build on that trust and continue making a positive impact.

If you are a company consider donating, offering lectures, helping to pay for membership fees, updating the club, hiring veterans, promote the club, sponsoring a club party or just reaching out. Consider reminding others to join. Amvets is not just for veterans but also family including anyone who had a grandparent that served. Get on our Donors Page. 

The Gallop Poll (2026):

• Nurses rank as the most trusted profession in the U.S., with 75% of Americans rating their honesty and ethics as “high” or “very high.”

• This marks more than two decades at the top of Gallup’s annual honesty and ethics poll, with nurses leading every year since 1999 except one (2001).

• Other highly rated professions include medical doctors (57%) and pharmacists (53%), though both trail nurses significantly.

• Military veterans were also among the top-rated professions in the most recent survey, ranking just behind nurses.

• The least trusted professions include members of Congress, telemarketers, and car salespeople, all receiving very low ratings.

• Trust in most professions has declined from pandemic-era highs, with many occupations now near historic lows in perceived ethics.

• Nurses’ current rating is lower than their peak during COVID-19 but remains far higher than all other professions.

• Overall, healthcare professions continue to dominate the top of trust rankings, even amid a broader decline in public confidence across occupations.

Gallup. (2026, January 12). Nurses continue to lead in honesty and ethics ratings. https://news.gallup.com/poll/700736/nurses-continue-lead-honesty-ethics-ratings.aspx

Amvets Post #123 is open 4-6 everyday and hosts bands on weekends starting at 7 pm. Come on down and say high. Veterans, family members, and even the adult grandchildren of veterans can join. Membership is less than a cost to dinner for two.

Heroic Changes-Menopause-Escanaba Vet Center

 

The Use of Communication Strategies to Engage At-Risk Veterans Surrounding Military Separation

April 13th - 3:00pm ETThe Use of Communication Strategies to Engage At-Risk Veterans Surrounding Military Separation
A Research and Clinical Update
Elizabeth Karras, PhD

The use of communication strategies in public health approaches to suicide prevention is increasingly popular; however, what types of messages effectively change attitudes and behaviors among populations at increased risk for suicide is unclear. This presentation will begin to address this gap byReviewing the evidence base for such strategies
Presenting findings from a recently completed ORD-funded trial testing if messaging increases treatment initiation in at-risk Veterans following military separation
Discussing lessons learned and next steps in this area of research
TMS REGISTRATION

Follow the button link to the course in TMS (ID: 131022145), choose "Instructor-Led," then choose "Register."

You must pre-register if you wish to receive CE credits. Any after course, registration requests will be verified with Teams attendance roster and given a one-time courtesy registration.

Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACHE, ANCC, APA, ASWB, JAIPCE, NBCC

Credit/hours: 1.0 Hours

Non-VA Registration


PRESENTER INFORMATION
Elizabeth Karras, PhD

Dr. Karras specializes in health communication with her research focused on the design/use of evidence-based communication strategies for use in public health approaches to suicide prevention. She has led funded studies to design and test messages to reach and engage high-risk, hard-to-reach groups including Veterans (a) separating from the military, (b) experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental disorders; and (c) suicidal populations.

This CyberSeminar Series is brought to you by a partnership between the Veterans Health Administration Institute for Learning, Education and Development (VHA ILEAD) and VHA’s Suicide Prevention Learning Community.

The Learning Community represents an ongoing collaboration among multiple Suicide Prevention entities within VA including the Office of Suicide Prevention, VA Office of Research and Development Suicide Prevention Actively Managed Portfolio (SP AMP), VISN 2 Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention (CoE), Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), and Suicide Prevention Research Impact NeTwork (SPRINT).

The Office of Suicide Prevention is responsible for Suicide Prevention operations and supports both the CoE and Rocky Mountain MIRECC, who research Veteran suicide prevention and aid OSP with implementation and evaluation of new clinical programing. The SP AMP is the primary funder of Suicide Prevention research in VA while SPRINT serves as VA’s suicide prevention research core that helps connect clinicians and investigators with both ORD and OSP.

Escanaba Amvets Donates Walkers to the Comedy Show 'The Producers"-Players De Noc

Amvets Post 123 in Escanaba is a positive contributor to our community. The post recently donated several walkers for the theatrical comedy The Producers by Mel Brooks at Bay College Theater, presented by Players de Noc. The show was even featured on WLUC‑TV6, including the walkers during a tap-dance scene. The performance is full of laughs—ridiculously funny and well worth attending.

The first three nights were sold out, so be sure to get your tickets before it’s too late.

Amvets Post 123 is open to veterans and family members of veterans. Even if you are not a veteran yourself but have a spouse, parent or grandparent who served, you can still join the organization and the club. The post is generally open daily from 4–6 p.m. and hosts live bands on weekends starting at 7 p.m.

If you would like to donate, become a member, or get involved with Amvets, feel free to contact the organization. 

The Producers

Our winter musical premieres Friday March 6, 2026!
The classic Mel Brooks musical comedy!
Show dates March 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14 – doors open at 7pm,
and Sunday, March 8 matinee – doors open at 1pm

Buy Tickets Players de Noc

Bink’s Coca Cola Bottling Donates Cooler to Amvets-Thank You!

Our cooler recently stopped working, and we needed a new way to keep the drinks cold. A slow decline and months of nursing. Everyone knows that a nice, cold beverage goes a long way toward quenching your thirst. We know that our veteran and veteran family patrons just need a frosty one from time to time.

Amvets began searching for a replacement cooler. We search high and low for affordable options. When hope was lost and we had to seek alternatives one company came to the rescue. Thankfully, Coca-Cola Bottling Company stepped in and provided a new cooler at no cost.

We are extremely grateful for their support of Amvets and the veterans who frequent our establishment. We encourage the community to support businesses like theirs that give back to the men and women to served. The links below will help you find their website. 

Amvets Post #123 is open 4-6 everyday and hosts bands on weekends starting at 7 pm. Come on down and say high. Veterans, family members, and even the adult grandchildren of veterans can join. Membership is less than a cost to dinner for two. 

Bink’s Coca Cola Bottling

Bottled & canned Soft Drinks, Water, Powerade, Tea, Juice, Energy Drinks, Coffee, and Body Armor
906-786-4144
https://binksbeverages.com/
nick@binksbeverages.com