VFW ME Post 9787

VFW Washington Weekly - November 13, 2009

Posted at 08:54 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by Post9787

In This Issue:
1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims
2. VFW Legislative Priority Goals for 2010
3. No Tricare For Life Changes
4. White House Employment Initiative Good for Veterans:

1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims: Last week's tragic shooting
at Fort Hood included VFW and VA members.  Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow,
32, was killed by Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who allegedly murdered 13
and wounded dozens before being shot and apprehended by two civilian law
enforcement officers.  DeCrow was a member of VFW Post 11016 in Songnam,
South Korea.  He graduated high school in 1996 in Plymouth, IN, and
leaves behind a wife and daughter at Fort Gordon, GA.  Two VA employees
also slain were identified as:
*        Dr. Russell G. Seager, Ph.D., a 51-year old Army Reserve captain
who led a mental health team at the VA medical center in Milwaukee.
*        Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman, a 55-year-old Maryland National
Guardsman who was a nurse practitioner at the VA medical center in Perry
Point, MD.  She was a former member of VFW Post 8276 in Delmar, MD.
VFW Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell Sr. said, "No words can
properly convey our condolences to the wounded and families of those
murdered.  The entire military family is grieving right now.  I just
want them to know they do not grieve alone. Our hearts and prayers are
with them."  Read the VFW press release at
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=5280.

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VFW National Jr Vice DeNoyer Reports on Tour of Europe

Posted at 08:50 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by Post9787

(Via Dept of Wisconsin)

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Change of location; Change of Meeting Place

Posted at 08:53 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Post9787

 

10 August 2009 

NOTICE

National By-laws Sec. 206 – Change of location; Change of Meeting Place

No Post shall change its meeting place except upon a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting, or special meeting called for such purpose and upon at least fourteen (14) days written notice to the Department Commander and all members of the Post of said regular or special meeting and proposed action.

This notice to you is to comply with the requirements of the above by-law.  A vote will be taken at the September 2^nd 2009 meeting to hold the last meeting at the Post Home 7 PM December 2, 2009; and commencing with January 6, 2010 monthly meetings will be held 7PM on the first Wednesday of the month, at the Maine Veterans’ Home 477 High St. So. Paris.

Also this is to advise you that a second vote will be taken authorizing the sale of the Post building at the earliest opportunity.

Jack D. Higgins                                                                                                Dennis Durant Quartermaster                                                                                                 Commander

IN MEMORY.....MYRON PIERCE 1921 - 2009

Posted at 05:20 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 by Post9787

MYRONBLOG -

POST OFFICERS INSTALLED FOR 2009-2010

Posted at 03:20 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2009 by Post9787

Floyd A. Harlow Jr. VFW Post 9787 So. Paris Maine installation of Post Officers for 2009-2010 held May 6^th 2009 at the post home.  Back row left to right are Jr. Vice Commander Herbert Shipley, VFW Post 1603 Auburn Me. Commander Carl Douglass Installing Officer, Commander Dennis Durant, Sr. Vice Commander Joe Cooney, 3 Yr Trustee John Raymond, Quartermaster Jack Higgins.  Front row 2 Yr Trustee Robert Sessions, Chaplain William Chouinard, Surgeon Howard Crockett and Adjutant Richard Hamilton.

 

Why Does VFW Send So Much Mail?

Posted at 05:22 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by Post9787

By Allen “Gunner” Kent, Adjutant General

Lately, I’ve been hearing some grumbling about the amount of fundraising mailings our members receive. I’d like to set the record straight. Because I really believe if everyone knew the sound reasoning behind our mailing schedule, it would clear up a lot of misunderstanding.

The fact is, dues paid by VFW members cover only 11% of the costs of VFW programs. So, without the generosity of members who respond to our fundraising mailings, America’s veterans would not be able to rely on the VFW for help. It’s that simple.

Think, too, about the demands we now face as an organization. Tens of thousands of troops are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan looking to us for help to make it through these tough times. Add this to an aging veterans’ population, and the crisis of need becomes even clearer.  

I understand that it may seem like you get mail from the VFW very frequently. But that just underscores how much we rely on you—and every VFW member—to help us fulfill our enduring commitment to “Helping Our Heroes.” We don’t want to turn even a single veteran away—ever.

However, please do know we are listening. And, we of the VFW are committed to doing everything in our power to make your membership valuable, convenient and a constant source of pride.

If you’re concerned about the amount of mail you receive, I encourage you to join VFW’s Partners in Patriotism program—an automatic giving option that puts you in the driver’s seat. You can decide how much you want to contribute each month, quarter or year. Once enrolled in Partners in Patriotism, you will no longer receive fundraising mailings from VFW National Headquarters.

Getting started is easy. Simply call Donor Services at VFW National Headquarters, (816) 756-3390, ext. 6318. Someone will personally walk you through the simple process.

Thank you for your generosity and for never forgetting the men and women of America’s military. God Bless America.

MAINE VETERANS' HOME SO. PARIS MAINE VOLUNTEER BRUNCH

Posted at 10:49 PM on Friday, April 17, 2009 by Post9787

 

Maine Veterans Home South Paris Maine hosted a brunch Friday 17 April 2009 in recognition to the volunteers who donated over 5000 hours in support of the facility and veteran activities this past year. 

Home Administrator Joel Dutton welcoming the volunteers.

 

  Over 70 volunteers in attendance.

  Over 70 volunteers in attendance.

Dept Maine VFW State President Joan Hebert (right) receiving special recognition award from Home Volunteer Supervisor Pat Parr (left).

Left to right Joe Cooney SVC VFW Post 9787 and Head of the Western Maine Veteran’s Advisory Committee being presented a special recognition award by Joel Dutton Home Administrator and Pat Parr Volunteer Supervisor.

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