VFW MO District 17

VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY, October 9, 2008

Posted at 08:37 AM on Friday, October 10, 2008 by dist17

110th Congress Wrap-Up

In This Issue:
1. President Signs VA Funding Bill
2. Congress Clears Veterans' Health and Benefit Bills
3. Vet Accomplishments for 110th Congress
4. Election Day Coming - Get Out the Vote

To read the full text go to Mo Legislative Updates

Sponsorship on the VFW MO WebCOM Network

Posted at 11:51 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 by dist17

Welcome Home Event -V.A. Hospital-Columbia (Nov. 1st)

Posted at 08:28 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 by dist17

     A Welcome Home event for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families will take place at the Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 1st from 3pm to 6pm.  Major General King Sidwell, Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, will be the featured speaker at a brief ceremony.  As many as 20 agencies and organizations will participate to assure that these latest combat veterans and their families are fully aware of the benefits and services available to them.  A variety of other activities are scheduled including a “Team Challenge” for all ages, a rock wall climb for those 16 and older, musical entertainment, gift bags and food.  For more information, contact Stephen Gaither, Public Affairs Officer at the Truman V.A. Hospital at 573-814-6308

Scheduled Meetings for District 17 2008-2009

Posted at 01:15 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2008 by dist17

 

October 17-19, 2008:  Big Ten Conference, St .Louis, Mo.

October 26, 2008, VFW Post 4342 Kahoka, Mo. District Meeting starting at 1:00 P.M.

January 18, 2009, VFW Post 4240 Monroe City, Mo. District Meeting starting at 1:00 P.M.

January 30 thru February 1, 2008:  CofA Meeting/Voice of Democracy-Patriot;s Pen Awards Dinner, Jefferson City, Mo.  Capitol Plaza Hotel.

April 26, 2009, VFW Post 4088 Perry, Mo. District Meeting/Convention starting at 1:00 P.M.

June 18-21-2009:  Department of Missouri 89th Annual Convention, Holiday Inn Select, Columbia, Mo.

VFW Posts in District 17

Posted at 11:20 AM on Sunday, October 5, 2008 by dist17

VFW Post 2446 Hannibal (Auxiliary):  Commander Don Cosgrove

VFW Post 2508 Kirksville (Auxiliary):  Commander Thomas Yunick

VFW Post 4088 Perry (Auxiliary):  Commander Bill Wright

VFW Post 4240 Monroe City (Auxiliary):  Commander James Clark

VFW Post 4342 Kahoka (Auxiliary):  Commander  Robert Schutte

VFW Post 4539 Eolia (Auxiliary):  Commander Earl Johnson

VFW Post 4610 Clarksville (Auxiliary):  Commander Hurley Conway

VFW Post 4822 Edina (Auxiliary):  Commander Robert Ward

VFW Post 4958 Memphis (Auxiliary):  Commander Donnie Middleton

VFW Post 5553 Bowling Green (Auxiliary) :  Commander Bernie Berns

VFW Post 5898 Lancaster (No Auxiliary):  Commander Walter Burnett

VFW Post 8177 Clarence (Auxiliary):  Commander Jack Wood

VFW Post 11041 Palmyra (Auxiliary):  Commander Gene Maddux

VFW Post 11241 Hannibal (No Auxiliary):  Commander John Haden

District 17 VFW Officers

Posted at 10:44 AM on Sunday, October 5, 2008 by dist17

Commander:                   John Swarnes        (5730470-073          jswarnessr@rallstech.com  Post 5553      Bowling Green

Sr. Vice Commander:     Arthur Heinold        (660)63-0842          arthei@socket.ner  Post 2508   Kirksville

Jr. Vice Commander       Bernard Berns       (573)565-3543        axyloskar@yahoo.com   Post 5553 Bowling Green

Adjutant/Quartermaster  Don Watts               (573)324-2357        dowa@areatech.com  Post 5553  Bowling Green

Judge Advocate:               Gene Maddux         (573)769-3333          No email     Post 11041 Palmyra

Surgeon:                            Don Sutton             (573)769-4450           boosutton@socket.net   Post 11041 Palmyra

Chaplain:                           Stephen Korte       (573)324-6686            eokorte@gimail.af.mil    Post 5553 Bowling Green

3 Year Trustee:                  Jim Talbott           (573)565-3543             jptalbott@socket.net   Post 4088 Perryg Green

2 Year Trustee:                Durward Crisman  (573)32405230             vfw5553@areatech.com   Post 5553 Bowling Green

1 Year Trustee:                 Robert Ward            (660)397-2624           post4822@marktwain.net     Post 4822 Edina

Chief of Staff:                 Don Watts   (See Adjutant/Quartermaster)

Service Officer/VSIO:    Don Sutton   (See Sr. Vice Commander)

Membership/Life Membership:    Don Watts  (See Quartermaster/Adjutant)

District Recruiter:          Don Watts      (See Adjutant/Quartermaster)

District 17 Ladies Auxiliary President:  Esta Beall ((573)735-2116  No email  Auxiliary 4240 Monroe City

October National General Orders

Posted at 07:10 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2008 by dist17