Think Membership

Posted at 06:02 PM on Monday, November 17, 2008 by Missouri

Good Morning from KC,
First, I would like to say thank you for all you do. The words above are so true, they come from the Membership Chairman from Maine, Art Roy. If we just look at membership as getting just one at time from each of our members we would grow. Here are the facts for this Monday morning.

1. 93,186 behind from this time last year
2. 2,371 Posts that need 10 or less members to become 100% =13,340 Members
3. 3,941 Post have no new members
4. 5,192 Posts with no reinstates
5. 3,275 Post with both no new or reinstated members (Zero Growth)
6. 6,802 Posts with no new life members
7. CNRS 226 on the roles. 155 of those have recruited 1,930
8. 71 CNRS have not recruited a single person.
William Bloomquist
National Associate Director Membership
Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 W 34th Street
Kansas City Missouri 64111
(816)-756-3390 Ext 277

VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY, Nov. 14, 2008

Posted at 03:05 PM on Friday, November 14, 2008 by Missouri

In This Issue:

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE
1. Navy to Design New GI Bill Software

NATIONAL SECURITY & FOREIGN AFFAIRS
1. JPAC Goes to India
2. Military Healthcare Online Town Hall Meeting
3. Reserve Component Mobilization

To read the full report go to:  Mo Legislative Updates

Dept of Mo Surgeon Travels

Posted at 12:58 PM on Friday, November 14, 2008 by Missouri

13 Nov 2006, Department of Missouri Surgeon visited the Harry S. Truman VAMC,Columbia, MO.
Surgeon Bob Wonnell and Director Sallie Hanfelder.
Surgeon Bob Wonnell, PIO Director L. Steven Gaither and VA VA Directoe Nathan Witt.

Accompanying the Surgeon was Dist 2 Sr. Vice and VAVS Rep Jim Flowers.

65th anniversary D-DAY-June 2009

Posted at 12:53 PM on Friday, November 14, 2008 by Missouri

65^th anniversary

D-DAY-June 2009

WILL BE SPECIAL

 

WWII veteran, Dr. Brooks Ranney and wife, Vi will again be taking veterans, family, friends and others who are interested to the 65th anniversary of D-Day in June, 2009.  Economically priced and designed, they take veterans back to the places where they fought 65 years ago. A highlight of the trip will the special  65^th anniversary ceremony on Normandy June 6^th.  WWII veterans will have reserved seating.  Dignitaries from around the world will attend the ceremony.  For our aging veteran population, the June itinerary is only eight-days long and includes Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge area.  An eleven day tour in August will include Normandy, Battle of the Bulge, plus Germany, with the Dachau Concentration Camp and Hitler’s Eagle Nest.  WWII veterans receive a $250 discount.   Call the Ranneys home at 605-665-3596 anytime for particulars on these trips.

Dept Commander Hartman Appeal to District Commanders

Posted at 06:32 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by Missouri

Comrades,
   At first of the week I made an appeal to all District Commanders to submit names from their respective districts to be considered for national appointments. As of today have gotten names from 3 districts thank you for that. I must think that the rest of the districts have no one to send in or they are not reading their e-mail. So I am asking if you know of a comrade that is deserving of this honor send in his or her name to dept. hq. soon this list should be completed by Friday. Thanks for your help 
TOM HARTMAN
Dept. Cmdr.
PS: might ask your Dist Cmdr whats up!!!

Winston Churchill Museum in Fulton, MO

Posted at 07:45 AM on Monday, November 10, 2008 by Missouri

Hi,

In honor of Veterans Day, the Winston Churchill Museum in Fulton, MO is offering free admission to all veterans on Tuesday! I would appreciate you passing the word along to the Missouri VFW members. If anyone has any questions, they can call me at 573-592-6242.

 

Thanks!

Mandy

 

Mandy Crump

Education/Public Programs Coordinator

Winston Churchill Memorial and Library

Westminster College

501 Westminster Ave

Fulton, MO 65251-1299

Veterans Day 2008: A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Posted at 08:19 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2008 by Missouri

     On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States. From the fields and forests of war-torn Europe to the jungles of Southeast Asia, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, brave patriots have protected our Nation's ideals, rescued millions from tyranny, and helped spread freedom around the globe. America's veterans answered the call when asked to protect our Nation from some of the most brutal and ruthless tyrants, terrorists, and militaries the world has ever known. They stood tall in the face of grave danger and enabled our Nation to become the greatest force for freedom in human history. Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have answered a high calling to serve and have helped secure America at every turn. Our country is forever indebted to our veterans for their quiet courage and exemplary service.
     We also remember and honor those who laid down their lives in freedom's defense. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their dedication. Their selfless sacrifices continue to inspire us today as we work to advance peace and extend freedom around the world.
    With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor America's veterans.
     NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2008, as Veterans Day and urge all Americans to observe November 9 through November 15, 2008, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I encourage all Americans to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to support and participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, businesses, unions, and the media to support this national observance with commemorative expressions and programs.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
GEORGE W. BUSH

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