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Dept Sr-Vice Commander Joe Lundy Memorial Service

Posted at 11:31 AM on Friday, July 3, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events

July 2, 2009, a memorial service was held in West Plaines, Missouri to honor Senior Vice-Commander Joe Lundy. The service was conducted by Dept Chaplain Wayne Asher. Flag ceremony was done by Past Dept Commander Jerry Jones, Past Dept Commander and Quartermaster/Adjutant Jessie Jones, Dept Junior Vice Commander Bob Wonnell and Dept Commander Dave Morgan. The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW was represented by Senior Vice President Charlotte Jones. A celebration of Joe's life was held at the West Plains VFW Post 1828 after the service.

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Sr-Vice Commander Joe Lundy

Posted at 08:25 PM on Monday, June 29, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events

It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of Sr. Vice Commander, Joe Lundy, on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the Robinson Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, Missouri. Wayne Asher, State VFW Chaplain, will be officiating. The family requests that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, _expressions of sympathy may be made to the Veterans Service Officer Program, Department of Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars, P.O. Box 26, Jefferson City MO 65102-0026. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Drago Funeral Home, 417-256-2121.

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Dept Jr-Vice CDR Lundy Travels

Posted at 09:08 PM on Sunday, June 14, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events

Saturday, June 13 2009, saw Department of Missouri Jr-Vice Commander Joe Lundy of Post 473 travel to Mtn View, Mo in honor of Post 3009 celebrating their 75th Anniversary.

A more complete story and more photos can be found at Mtn View Post 3009.

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National Guard Yellow Ribbon Training Seminar

Posted at 02:49 PM on Friday, June 12, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events



	Kathy Lee assisting a VET with his benefits
"THE TEAM " Paul Frampton, Kathy Lee, Chris Bell, Lyle Seelinger, taking the picture not shown Marianne Seelinger	Paul Frampton, Chris Bell, Kathy Lee talking to a Vet
Two new members for Post 3123 Grant City	Two new members for Post 280 Jefferson City

National Guard Yellow Ribbon Training Seminar Kansas City June 5-6-7 2009.

Working as a team, Paul Frampton Dept. VSIO, Kathy Lee Dept. Service Officer Chris Bell Dist. 5 Sr. Vice Cmdr/Membership Chairman, Dist. 6 LAVFW President and Lyle Seelinger National CNR spent Fri eve through Sun afternoon talking to the members of KFOR10 and their families. 7 claims initiated, 12 referrals, 45 new members, several transfers, 6 "leads" for membership, 6 LAVFW members All this in 19 hours with the unit. 6 of these members are women and 1 husband/wife team.

Lyle Seelinger

Information and photos provided by Lyle Seelinger.

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VFW Memorial Day Ride

Posted at 07:25 PM on Monday, May 18, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events

Start: Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Cameron Veterans Home.

7-8:30 am; Breakfast with Vets;

9:00 am; Kickstands up.

Take Highway 36 to Junction 13 south. Stay on same (95 miles, 2.5 hours)

Arrive: 11:30 am at Warrensburg Home

11:30-1:30 Lunch with Vets,

1:45 pm; Kickstands up. Gas up on south side of town on Hwy 13.

Bikers will be taking; Hwy 13 south to Collins, MO, junction 54 West (67 miles, 1.75 hours); Gas if needed at Collins (unless better place south). Hwy 54 West to Cedar Springs; Junction 39 South (16 Miles, 17 minutes); Hwy 39 South to Mt. Vernon (61.5 miles, 2 hours).

Arrive: 4:00 pm at Mt. Vernon Home

4:00-6:30 pm; Dinner with Vets,

6:30 pm; Kickstands up. Gas before getting on 44 east; Stop at Marshfield for gas. Continue on Hwy 44 East to Rolla for overnight stay; top tanks off at night. Americas Best Inns Rolla (150 Miles 2 hours to Rolla).

Sunday morning:

Leave 6:45 am; Kickstands up. Take Hwy 44 East 10 miles to St. James Home

7-8:30 am; Breakfast with Vets

9:00 am; kickstands up. Take MO 68 to Hwy 63 North through Jeff City; Take Hwy 54 east all the way in to Mexico Home; Gas stop in Kingdom City. (114 Miles 2 hours).

Arrive: 11:00 am; Mexico Home

11:00-1:30 am; lunch with Vets,

1:45 pm; Kickstands up. Take Hwy 54 to Hwy 19 to I-70 East; take I- 270 North to Lewis /Clark off ramp; exit 331A. (106 miles 2 hours)

Arrive: 3:00 pm; St. Louis Veterans Home

5:00 pm; Kickstands up; Leaving the Home turn right onto Lewis and Clark; Merge onto I-270 towards Kansas City; 31.0 miles DO NOT TAKE I-70 stay on I-270. Exit at I-55 South via exit 1b-a; take A towards Memphis (121 Miles 2 hours)

Exit 99. Post 3838 about one mile on the right will have dinner for us.

Monday morning:

Arrive: 7:00 am at Cape Home (2400 Veterans memorial Drive: Kingshighway runs in front of the home.

7:00-8:30 am Breakfast with Vets; announce amounts each Home will receive.

9:00 am Kickstands up; Take Hwy 55 South (6 miles) ; Take the MO 74 W, Exit 93; Turn Right on MO 74 (5 miles), Left on MO 25 (31.2 miles) to Bloomfield, MO.

Arrive: 11:00 am Stars and Stripes Museum for Ceremony. Safe travels home!

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Dept of Mo VFW School of Instruction

Posted at 07:27 AM on Sunday, May 17, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events

	Dave Morgan, Dept Sr-Vice Commander (left)	Chris Webber, Dist 12 Commander
Dept Commander Tom Hartman (seated) & Dept Adjutant Jessie Jones	On the right -Dept OOD Phil Pippins and Dept Surgeon Bob Wonnell	Dept Adjutant Jessie Jones (right)
Dept Surgeon Bob Wonnell (left) & Dept VSIO Paul Frampton (right)	Dept Commander Tom Hartman and Dept Sr-Vice Commander Dave Morgan (at table)
	Dist 18 QM,VSIO, Dept of Mo Recruiter Ed Hawley
Dept Surgeon Bob Wonnell and Dept Recruiter Ed Hawley	Dept Sr-Vice Commander Dave Morgan and incoming VOD Chairman Ken Davis



Dept Sr-Vice Commander Dave Morgan & Dept Adjutant Jessie Jones	Dept Sr-Vice Commander Dave Morgan	Dept Jr-Vice Commander Joe Lundy
Phil Pippins & Bob Wonnell		To view the photos in a larger size "right click" and then choose "view image"

The above photos were taken during the Dept of Missouri School of Instruction held at Fulton Post 2657 on May 16, 2009. Photos courtesy of Ed Hawley.

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National Ladies Auxiliary President Visit to Mo

Posted at 12:11 PM on Friday, May 15, 2009 by Missouri in VFW Mo Events

The above photos were provided courtesy of 18th District President Helen "Susie" Dodds. If you see someone in the photos that you recognize tell them where they can see their photo. To see the photos in a larger size "right click" on the photo and then choose "view image".

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