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Leading through Tough Times
Posted at 07:05 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2009 by Missouri
This article is reproduced from the VFW Checkpoint news November/December 2009 edition:Written by Missouri’s own Quartermaster General, Larry Maher
In these times of diminishing resources and membership, it’s important to show good leadership to guide VFW through the difficulties. Here are some things to keep in mind as you navigate these turbulent waters.
Keep your goals visible. Spend some time thinking about what’s really important to the future of the organization. What needs to change? What can you stop doing or supporting? What two or three activities would have the greatest positive impact? Take time to get input from your members. Then write your plan for the year and share it with those who can help you implement it.
Develop Teams. Every member of your team needs to have the skills and attitude to help us be successful. Share your vision. Help them develop the skills they need. Get rid of people who are not contributing. Remember to reward people for a job well done. As a leader, you can’t accomplish much by yourself. You need others who are willing, able, and enthusiastic about helping to carry out your plans.
Demonstrate ethics and integrity. Hard times can put the best to the test. As a VFW leader, your actions need to be beyond question. Display integrity, honesty and selflessness in all you do.
Think creatively. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut doing things like we’ve always done them. Look for new solutions and new ideas.
Communicate, communicate, communicate. In a big organization, it’s important to communicate frequently and through multiple channels. Use newsletters, web sites, e-mail, personal contact, telephone, mail and local media to communicate VFW’s mission, your programs, activities, and priority to members, potential members and the public.
Being a leader in the VFW can be both rewarding and challenging. Done right, it can bring out the best in you and your team.
Submitted by Dept of Mo Sr-Vice Commander Bob Wonnell
VFW Washington Weekly, November 6, 2009
Posted at 06:35 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2009 by Missouri
Gov. Nixon orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen soldier from Platte County
Posted at 01:53 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Missouri
Jefferson City, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Platte County be flown at half-staff from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Major David L. Audo, age 35. Major Audo's immediate family resided in Platte City. Major Audo was a soldier in the United States Army who died on Oct. 27 while serving his country in Baghdad, Iraq.
In addition, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the city of St. Louis be flown at half-staff for one full day on Thursday, Nov. 5, the day of Major Audo's funeral.
Major Audo was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 22nd Military Police Battalion, 6th Military Police Group, stationed out of Fort Lewis, Wash. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal 2, the Meritorious Service Medal 3, the Army Commendation Medal 2, the Army Achievement Medal 4, the National Defense Service Medal, the Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon 5, the NATO Medal, the Right Side Award - Navy Presidential Unit Citation, and the Air Assault Badge.
Source: http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2009/Major_David_L_Audo
Gov. Nixon orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen soldier from Dunklin County
Posted at 01:48 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Missouri
Jefferson City, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Dunklin County be flown at half-staff from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Specialist Robert K. Charlton, age 22, of Malden. Specialist Charlton was a soldier in the United States Army who died on Oct. 27 in Landstuhl, Germany, from injuries sustained while serving his country in Wardak, Afghanistan.
In addition, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the city of St. Louis be flown at half-staff for one full day on Friday, Nov. 6, the day of Specialist Charlton's funeral.
Specialist Charlton was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, stationed out of Fort Drum. N.Y. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Weapons Qualification Badge Bar - Rifle Expert, and the Overseas Service Bar.
Source: http://governor.mo.gov/newsroom/2009/Specialist_Robert_K_Charlton
60'S THIS WEEKEND--BUDDY POPPY EVENT OR FORGET IT!!!!!
Posted at 09:32 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Missouri
Gov. Nixon orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen soldier from Clinton County
Posted at 11:49 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Missouri
Jefferson City, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags on all state buildings in Clinton County be flown at half-staff from Nov. 4 to Nov. 10 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, age 27, of Lathrop. Sgt. Jackson was a soldier in the United States Army who died on Oct. 27 while serving his country in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan.
In addition, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the city of St. Louis be flown at half-staff for one full day on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the day of his funeral in Lathrop.
Sgt. Jackson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, stationed out of Fort Lewis, Wash. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Army Achievement Medal 2, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star 2, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon 2, the NATO Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Source: http://www.mo.gov/news/
Holiday Mailing Deadlines for Military Delivery
Posted at 07:51 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Missouri
Recommended Mailing Dates to APO/FPO AddressesWASHINGTON — For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box.
The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.
Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship.
Flat-Rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.
The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.
For online ordering of the Large Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo and APO/FPO addressing block, Click here. More information about mailing letters and packages to military destinations is available online at Supporting Our Troops.
“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help insure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete," said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.
To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be entered no later than the mailing dates listed below. Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see an online table of updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, Click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.”
MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES
| Military Mail Addressed To |
Express Mail® Military Service (EMMS)1/ | First-Class Mail® Letters and Cards |
Priority Mail® | Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/ | Space Available Mail (SAM)3/ | Parcel Post® |
| APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AE ZIP 093 | N/A | Dec-4 | Dec-4 | Dec-1 | Nov-21 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AA ZIP 340 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
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