Department Missouri: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mat Thornton Post http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/ en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:14:48 -0500 Policlicks LLC Mo November General Orders - http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/77416/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/77416/ 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/post3009/77128/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:36:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/77128/ Bill Moriarty, Post 3009; Ed Hawley, Post 3770 and Jerry Garrison, Post 5993     District 18 VSIO Ed Hawley, Ava Post 5993  Commander Jerry Garrison and Mountain View Post 3009 Service Officer Bill Moriarty attended a Missouri Veterans Commission "Listening Post" in West Plains on Tuesday 20 October.  The presenter/moderator was Brigadier General Larry Kay, Missouri Deputy Adjutant General/Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission.   Other Veterans organizations were also in attendance as well as Service Officers from the Commission.  The presentation focused on service to our nations veterans with an emphasis on the facilities and resources available to support this mission.     Photo courtesy of Bill Moriarty     More story and photos available at District 18 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76843/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:43:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76843/     Mountain View Post 3009 conducted a Veterans Service Day and Recruiting Drive during the week of the 14th through the 19th of September.  Six Veteran Service Referrals were sent to St. Louis and four new members joined the Post.  Three of the Veterans are from the Vietnam era while one, Jim Lawson, is a Veteran of the Normandy Invasion, served as a tank gunner during the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.     District 18 Commander Butch LaMont and District 18 VSIO Ed Hawley along with Post 3009 Commander James Gould and Post Quartermaster Dan Goff participated in Saturday's activities.     Virgil Eschrich, Butch LaMont and James Gould welcomed new VFW members Dennis Hatton and Al Banuat. Photos and story above supplied courtesy of Bill Moriariy Photos below supplied courtesy of Ed Hawley District 18 CDR Vernon "Butch" LaMont conducted the annual inspection of Post 3009 during the event. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76770/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:43:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76770/ Mtn View VFW  Post 3009 will  have a Membership Drive and provide Veteran Service Information on Saturday 19 September from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM".  The Mountain View newspaper has made announcements pertaining to this event in the Wednesday editions of 9 and 16 September.  Post members have  distributed additional announcements to local gathering places such as the Post Office, Wal-Mart, gas stations, McDonalds, etc,." http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76767/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:56:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76767/ Greetings from Van Buren!   "Mountain View Post 3009 participated in the Ellsinore program celebrating the Carter County Sesquicentennial.  Veteran Referral Forms, Membership Applications and Buddy Poppy sales were the VFW's contribution to this historic event.  Missouri Army National Guard also participated in the event with professionalism and class.  Local business were well represented while local political figures attend the all day festivities.  Post members were able to meet local Veterans and rode with them on the Veteran's float.  The Ellsinore Veterans were presented with an award to recognize their service to the community with Veteran Mike Evans accepting the award from Carter County Commissioner Eddie Ballard.  Mike's wife Shelia, also a proud Veteran, and Veteran Larry Clyburn were also involved in the days events.   Post 3009 will conduct their monthly meeting on Saturday 12 September at 10:00 AM.  Breakfast will be served prior to the meeting.  The Post will also have a Membership Drive and provide Veteran Service Information on Saturday 19 September from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM".  The Mountain View newspaper will run an announcement pertaining to this event in the Wednesday editions of 9 and 16 September.  Post members will distribute additional announcements to local gathering places such as the Post Office, Wal-Mart, gas stations, McDonalds, etc,."   Bill http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76720/ Tue, 8 Sep 2009 03:54:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76720/ General Orders - September - 2009 - The September Council of Administration Banquet Ticket Order Form is HERE The Annual National Home Pilgrimage Order Form is HERE     Both forms are in a fillable pdf. All you have to do is type in the blue highlighted spaces and then print and then mail along with your check or financial information to the addresses listed. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76675/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76675/ In This Issue: 1. VFW Protects Health Care Programs 2. Vet Bills Update 3. New GI Bill Benefit Begins 4. Senate Hearing on Disability Compensation 5. Congress on Recess Full Text Can be found at: VFW MO Legislative Updates http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76600/ Fri, 7 Aug 2009 06:47:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76600/     Mtn View VFW Post 3009 Commander Jim Gould, Service Officer Bill Moriarty and Quartermaster Sam Gould attended District 18 meeting in Lebanon.     Senior Vice Commander Bob Wonnell and Sam Gould were present when District 18 Commander Butch Lamont presented Post 3009 Commander Jim Gould  with several awards for outstanding service.     Behind the scenes.  Picture taker Bill Moriarty getting his picture taken.  A full story and more photos can be found at District 18. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76298/ Wed, 5 Aug 2009 12:07:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76298/ Post 3009 QM Dan Goff, Post 3009 Commander Jim Gould and District 18 Commander Vernon "Butch" LaMont (Left to right) Post QM Dan Goff, Post CDR Jim Gould, Dept CDR Dave Morgan, District 18 CDR LaMont and District 18 VSIO ED Hawley.     A picture of Department Junior Vice Joe Lundy was presented to Commander Morgan at the District 18 School of Instruction.  The picture was taken at the 75th Birthday celebration of Post 3009 and was Joe's last official duty prior to his passing on June 26, 2009.   For a complete story and more photos go to District 18. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76267/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:53:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post3009/76267/