Department of Missouri: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Parkville Post http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/ en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:50:26 -0500 Policlicks LLC Mo November General Orders - http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/77319/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/77319/ 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/post7356/77046/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:37:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/77046/   The President of the French Republic and South Platte Memorial Post 7356 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States  Cordially Invites you to  A ceremony and reception honoring:   Mr. Loren Clark Mr. Frank Royer   Veterans of World War II    As they receive the prestigious French Knight of the “Legion of Honor” Medal for their valorous actions during World War II.    Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.   VFW Post 7356 10125 Tom Watson Parkway Parkville, MO 64152    R.S.V.P to Paul Frampton at (913) 268-3806 or by email pframpton@kc.surewest.net http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76834/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:16:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76834/   “Robert Shene” Memorial Veterans Day Dinner FREE Veterans Day Wednesday November 11, 2009 Catered Spaghetti Dinner   Serving 5:30 p.m. to 7: 00 p.m. Veterans, First Responders and Families   VFW Post 7356 10125 Tom Watson Parkway Parkville, MO 64152 816-746-8010   Hosted by Former members of Parkville’s Youth Football Teams and their families A Special Thanks Goes to John Shene and Bob Collins   http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76832/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:09:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76832/ Military Appreciation Monday Free "Thank You" Dinner Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The free dinner meal is a special "thank you tribute" to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization. To locate a Golden Corral near you, visit www.goldencorral.com/locator. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76822/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:19:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76822/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76795/ Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76795/ Stay tuned, we will announce soon the date and time of a ceremony for Past Post Commander Loren Clark as he is honored by the French Government.  See letter below and a picture of Loren. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76777/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:59:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76777/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76738/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:28:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76738/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76697/ Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:30:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76697/   Park University In April 2009, the American Council of Education and the Wal-Mart foundation announced that Park University was the recipient of a $100,000 Success for Veterans Grant.  Park was one of the 20 higher Learning Institutions and the only one in the Midwest, awarded a portion of a total of 42 million in grants.  The grants supports efforts to create online orientation programs, expanding on-campus veterans service centers, enhance perspective student outreach efforts, and increase capacity for counseling and psychological services.    History The University began its relationship with the United States Military in the early 1940’s and has been selected as one of Military Advanced Education’s Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities. In naming the University to the list published in December 2008, the magazine described Park’s Academic Programs as innovative and steeped in excellence.  Park University is committed to serving you.  Join us in the exciting venture in continuing to change the world around us through education.    List of Transition courses Series of 5 Courses: Executive Summary The Park University Success for Veterans Program is designed to provide a smooth and comprehensive transition to college for veteran students. The program consists of five online transition courses. The veteran faculty members teaching theses courses are academically and culturally prepared to provide high quality services for veteran students. And credits earned in the Success for Veterans program can be transferred toward a Park University degree or other high education institutions degree programs. The Benefits of the Park University Success for Veterans Program focus on: Administering exceptional customer service catering to the unique needs of service members Providing high quality access to various Online and Face to Face degree programs Utilizing Online educational technology to accommodate service members at home and abroad Convenient Online access to first-rate academic advising and student support services Offering a variety of lifelong learning experiences to service members in a global society For more information on how to apply, contact: Wakisha.Briggs@park.edu Director of Continuing Education Park University or visit http: www.park.edu/military/success.shtml. Veterans Brochure - http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76635/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:14:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/post7356/76635/