Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Missouri, District 12 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/ en-us Mon, 7 Dec 2009 01:43:20 -0500 Policlicks LLC Comrades,     Trying to think of a gift for your veteran for Christmas?  How about a gift that will last a lifetime?  A Life Membership in the one and only veterans organization that is dedicated to helping veterans and their families.  A Life Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America is the perfect choice.  Your veterans’ membership in this great organization will continue our dedication to ensure veterans benefits are secure for generations to come.  To provide the one Christmas present that will last your veteran his or her entire lifetime go to www.vfw.org and click on membership.  If you’d rather do it in person, contact your local VFW Post and ask any VFW member for an application.  In order for dues to be processed by the end of the year you must have all membership transmittals at National no later than December 21, 2009.  Do not wait till the last minute to pay your dues or to transmit new or reinstate membership applications.  Many or our Posts need 10 or less to be 100%.  What are you waiting for?  Have a Post Service Officer Event!  Have a Veterans Benefit Fair!  Get qualified Veterans to come to you.  When they come to your event/fair you are helping veterans and their families and you can meet your membership goals.  “Veterans Helping Veterans” That’s what we do.    Bob Wonnell  Membership Chairman http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/78053/ Thu, 3 Dec 2009 03:15:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/78053/ December 2009 General Orders - The February C of A Banquest Reservation Form is available HERE http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77497/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:39:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77497/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77460/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:03:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77460/ Posted at 03:34 PM on Monday, October 26, 2009 by George Weber on Post 2177 Website                       Missouri VFW sponsors Halloween Party at the VFW National Home   George Weber, Adjutant of Post 2177 was among the two busloads of VFW members and Ladies Auxiliary activists making the trip to the National Home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to take part in the annual meeting of the Life Members of life members of the VFW National Home for Children held Saturday morning October 24, followed by a tour of the village including a visit to the Missouri cottage.  Members from all across Missouri made the trip. The afternoon was spent preparing for and sponsoring the Halloween Party for nearly 100 children of the village as most of the Missouri group also being dressed in various costumes to greet and entertain the children who were judged in age groups from pre school through High School, for their costumes.  As they entered they became involved in several games and after the judging enjoyed a feast of pizza and juicy burgers. During the morning meeting, Weber spoke briefly to the annual meeting as he presented a check from Post 2177 to the Missouri Cottage Fund.  He said that two good things happened in 1925; he was born as well as the VFW National Home for Children and he was happy to report that Post 2177 is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with him being the first member of his Post to tour the home. This home provides the relatives of veterans with a new place to call home and an opportunity to start a new life.  It has been home to more than 2000 children and family members in the past 84 years.  Today a staff of 63 supports an average of 130 parents and children. The complex boasts 74 buildings on a 629 acre campus including 40 individual homes 36 single family brick homes and two duplexes. As the Home approaches the 85th year of service, it will continue to build on the strong foundation of its history while we focus on the needs of today's veterans and military, says National Home  Executive Director Patrice Green.   "We are reaching out to the new young veteran and military families to let them know about the heartwarming safety net the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary have built for them here" This is a local means to let the public know of the existence of the home and the effort of the Veterans of Foreign Wars when things get tough for young families of current veterans, says George Weber.  Some former residents of the  home have become veterans themselves and served the country.   (Photos courtesey of Earl & Joyce Boyer) http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77430/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:04:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77430/ Mo November General Orders - http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77401/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:32:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/77401/ In This Issue:1. President Signs Advanced Funding Bill2. Retroactive Stop Loss Payments Begin 3. VFW Urges Russia to Support POW/MIA Commission4. FY11 IB Critical Issues Now Online5. VFW Testifies on Key Senate Bills6. House VA Subcommittee ActionTo read the full text go to: Mo Legislative Updates http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76853/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:35:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76853/ Department of Missouri POW/MIA Chairman (Post 3944 Commander) Tom Mundell MC'd an informative evening breifing conducted by Johnie Webb, Deputy Commander of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command based at Hickman AFB. The evening started with openning remarks by Tom Mundell followed with an opening prayer and the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony. (Left to right, Tom Mundell, Post 3944 Chaplain Harry Thomas, Johnie Webb.)  After the openning ceremonies, a video on the JPAC Operations was presented to open the doors as to what JPAC stands for. After the Video, Johnie Webb proceeded with the briefing which lasted close to an hour well invested with excellent information. The presentation was supported with an excellent Power Point presentation. There were a number of Dignitaries on hand and all on the Government Official had a representative on hand. Among the VFW Dignitaries on hand were Past Commander-in-Chief James Mueller, Department of Missouri Commander Dave Morgan, Dept Jr Vice Cdr Olin Parks, District 9 Cdr Nancy Miller, and Past District 12 Cdr Chris Weber. Past CiC James Mueller, Dept MO Cdr Dave Morgan and wife Rose. After Johnie Webb concluded his presention, he answered questions for about 45 minutes. A large after the meeting discussion then followed as everyone mingled around. From left to right; Dist 9 Cdr Nancy Miller, (back row ) Bill Twyman , Dept POW/MIA Chairman Tom Mundell, (back row) Past C-i-C James Mueller, JPAC Dpty Cdr Johnie Webb, Dept MO Cdr Dave Morgan, Menko Christoph, Past Dist 12 Cdr Chris Weber.   http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76840/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:20:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76840/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76838/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:49:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76838/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76824/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:47:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76824/ The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) salutes male hair care leader Sport Clips for their ongoing commitment to keeping America’s heroes connected with their loved ones. Beginning October 18, Sport Clips stores across the country will begin collecting donations for VFW Operation Uplink™, the VFW program that provides free phone time to America’s service members and hospitalized veterans. On Veterans Day, November 11, this major effort will culminate with “The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year.” On that day, the company will donate a dollar for every haircut given in its more than 600 stores. Show your support for troops and veterans by getting your next haircut at Sport Clips. Find a store near you. Sport Clips hopes to raise $125,000 or more to provide thousands of minutes of free calls during the upcoming holiday season. This is the third year the company has undertaken a Veterans Day campaign. Their generosity—and that of their patrons—has already delivered more than three million minutes of talk time to America’s defenders.     http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76823/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:13:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist12/76823/