Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department Missouri, District 18 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/ en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:23:12 -0500 Policlicks LLC     The meeting started promptly at 10:00 a. m. with 36 District 18 members and 4 guests from the Dept of Mo.     Opening Ceremonies by District 18 Commander LaMont.     CDR LaMont introduced the 4 guests, Dept CDR Dave Morgan, Dept Jr-Vice CDR Olin Parks, Dept ADJ/QM Jessie Jones and Dept Membership Director Michael Orchard;  and Roll Call was taken. There were 11 posts represented and 8 Post Commanders present. 2 District Trustees were absent (both had resigned and moved) all other District Officers were present.     Previous minutes were read by ADJ Kelley and approved followed by a detailed Quartermaster Report citing all receipts and expenditures (as per sec. 218, page 72, para.k. of the Manual of Procedure) by District Quartermaster ED Hawley. Said QM report was also accepted.     Following the Quartermaster Report the Post Commanders Reports and Committee Reports were given.  The National Home was then remembered and since there was no Old Business, New Business was began by the election of 2 new Trustees. Allen Dodds Jr, Post 3770 was elelcted 3 year Trustee and Shannon Willhaus, Post 5993 was elected 2 year Trustee.  They were immediately sworn into office.     Post 3770 QM, Post 5366 CDR, and Post 5993 CDR make donations to  Department Commander Dave Morgan for the Dept Veteran Service Officer Fund.      Dept Membership Director Michael Orchard speaks on membership and the "Honor Flight" program.     Dept Jr-Vice Olin Parks talks to the gathered membership about membership.     District CDR LaMont speaks on membership and that November is "Membership Month".             District 18 Sr-Vice CDR and Youth Chairman Chris Johnston addresses the members about the "Voice of Democracy" and "Patriot's Pen" programs.         Dept ADJ/QM Jessie Jones informed the membership about the need to send the "Articles of Incorporation" papers from the Secretary of State's Office to Dept HQ and then Dept HQ will send to National HQ to get signed by the C-I-C and returned to the posts.         Dept Commander Dave Morgan addresses the members about the mission & purpose of the VFW, the Veteran Service officer program, the importance of retaining members and the need to get former members re-instated.     The following table of photos are various taken during the District 18 meeting.             The following table of photos were taken during the dinner and joint meeting.                             To view the photos in the tables in a larger size, 'right click' on your mouse and then choose 'view image' from the pop-up menu.  To view the next photo,  hit the back button on top and then repeat on the next desired photo.     Dept of Mo Ladies Auxiliary Sr-Vice President Charlotte Jones and her husband Dept ADJ/QM Jessie Jones. Photos provided by Comrades Kelley and Hawley. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77468/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77468/     District 18 Commander Vernon "Butch" LaMont and his gracious wife Sue attended the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Mtn Grove Post 3770 on October 31, 2009.     District 18 Commander Vernon "Butch" LaMont and Dept of Missouri Commander Dave Morgan.     A complete story with lots more photos can be found at VFW Post 3770. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77444/ Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:27:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77444/ Congratulations to  Post 7222 of Summersville, Mo  for being the first post in the 18th District to attain 100% in membership for 2009-2010. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77421/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:58:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77421/ Mo November General Orders - http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77405/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:32:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/77405/ 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/dist18/76857/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:35:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76857/     The Missouri Veterans Commission along with AMVETS, American Legion, DAV, and the VFW held a "Listening Post" at AMVETS Post 98 in West Plains, Missouri on Oct 20,2009.  Approximately 60 people attended.  The "Listening Posts" are aimed at assessing the needs of Missouri veterans.     Three members of the 18th District VFW attended;  District 18 VSIO Ed Hawley (Post 3770),  Post 3009 Service Officer Bill Moriarty and Post 5993 Commander Jerry Garrison. Poplar Bluff Va Hospital Team Col. Gary Gilmore spoke on "Community Support" Larry Kay, Executive Director of the MVC, spoke on the VA Hospitals int he state. Pat Rowe Ker, State Veterans Ombudsmanand Director of "Operation Outreach"          Post 3009 Service Officer Bill Moriarty  Post 5993 Commander Jerry Garrison     Photos and story provided through the courtesy of Ed Hawley, District 18 VSIO http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76833/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:19:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76833/     Ava Post 5993 and Mountain Grove Post 3770 worked together to hold a Veterans Benefit Day event during the 1st Annual Mo Fox Trotters Heritage Days.  It was a two day event.  Dist 18 VSIO Ed Hawley worked both days.  Ava Post 5993 helped Comrade Hawley set up and stayed and assisted on Friday and Mtn Grove Post 3770 joined him on Saturday.  There were lots of veterans spoken with and Ava Post was able to recruit two new members and garnered three referrals and the Mtn Grove Post gathered four referrals.  It was a overcast windy cold day on Saturday and the crowd was very small.  It was quite an accomplishment to get the seven referrals since it was such a small crowd.     Below are some photos that were taken on Saturday.                 Both Posts are looking forward to trying again next year. Maybe the weather will be more cooperative. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76828/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:35:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76828/ The Missouri Veterans Commission along with AMVETS,the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans, and Marine Parents will hold 21 Listening posts across Missouri from September 14th through October 28th, 2009.The listening posts have been endorsed by the Missouri Military Preparedness Enhancement Commission, the Missouri National Guard, the Veterans Administration, and the Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations.This is a joint effort aimed at assessing the needs of Missouri Veterans.Location and date of the Listening Post for our area is;West Plains, Mo. October 20th(Host:Am Vets) Supporters: MVC, Poplar Bluff VA, VBAAm Vets Post 981852 County Road 6070West Plains, Mo. 65775Meet & Great 6-6:30 pm(LP 6:30-8 pm)Attend and let your voice be heard. District 18 VSIO http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76811/ Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:07:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76811/     Saturday, October 3, 2009 saw District Commander Butch LaMont, District VSIO ED Hawley and Post 3009 Service Officer Bill Moriarty conduct a Veteran Information Benefit Day at Van Buren, Mo during the Carter County 150th Anniversary Celebration. It was considered a success as they were able to gather 6 referrals for veterans seeking benefits.  One veteran that was helped in Fremont came by to thank VSIO Hawley for his assistance in obtaining 100% disability. (left) Ed Hawley and (right) Vernon "Butch" LaMont Bill Moriarty Van Buren Historical marker.               Above story and photos supplied courtesy of Ed Hawley Below story and photos are courtesy of Bill Moriarty     District 18 Commander Butch Lamont and District VSIO Ed Hawley traveled to Van Buren on Saturday the 3rd of October for the Carter County Sesquicentennial Celebration.  During the day long function they were able to answer questions from the many of veterans attending the event concerning Veteran's Benefits and VFW membership.  Ed Hawley completed six Referral Forms on Saturday afternoon.  The forms arrived in St Louis on Sunday. District 18 VSIO Ed Hawley met with Missouri State Representative Mike Dethrow (R-153rd District) and his wife Barbara. District 18 VSIO Ed Hawley and District 18 Commander Butch Lamont enjoyed their conversation with Emily Sellinger, Miss Missouri International during an afternoon break. District 18 VSIO Ed Hawley and District Commander Butch Lamont thanked two members of the Missouri National Guard for their service and for providing two Hum-Vee's for the days activities.  The Poplar Bluff National Guard also participated in the mile long closing ceremonies parade in Van Buren. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76800/ Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:55:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76800/ Dept of Mo October General Orders - http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76788/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:49:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/dist18/76788/