Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Missouri http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/ en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:25:48 -0500 Policlicks LLC What a great bunch of future leaders - many thanks to each and every post that participated in the Voice of Democracy essay/tape contest - these youngsters represent the best in Missouri!!  State Voice of Democracy Chairman Olin Parks on left, Auxiliary Chairman Marsha Young on right.  Picture by Paul Connors. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67902/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:17:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67902/ 2009 State Voice of Democracy Winner Sarah M Hayden pictured with Missouri Department Commander Tom Hartman and Missouri Ladies Auxiliary President Debbie Griffin.  Sarah represented District 8 and Post 5896 and it's Auxiliary.  Good luck at National Competition!!  Picture by Paul Connors http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67901/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:10:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67901/ Not everything is serious at this banquet - great group of young patriots who exhibited great citizenship as well as a sense of humor!! http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67897/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:37:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67897/ District Winners are on lower tier with VFW and Auxiliary Guests on upper tier.  Picture by Gene Holtge. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67895/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:35:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67895/ Boy Scouts from Jefferson City posts sharing their expertise at our annual Voice of Democracy Banquet.  Many thanks to these future leaders!! http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67894/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:31:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67894/ Stalwart comrades who were kind enough to usher students to their chairs - Jim Holmes must have been busy seating a district winner at the time.  Many thanks to these men for their unselfish use of their time to advance this memorial event!! http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67893/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:26:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67893/ District 1 Voice of Democracy Winner Daniela K. Albrecht escorted by District 1 Commander Jim Rippy and District 1 Ladies Auxiliary President Diane Cowsert.  Daniela is a Senior at Norborne High School.  Daniela was sponsored by VFW Post 1773 and its' Ladies Auxiliary.  Picture by Gene Hoeltge. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67892/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:02:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67892/ District 2 Voice of Democracy Winner Natalie A. Frank escorted by District 2 Commander Leroy Seymour and District 2 Ladies Auxiliary President Ruthie Bischoff.  Natalie is a Senior at Rolla High School.  Natalie was sponsored by VFW Post 2025 and its' Ladies Auxiliary.  Picture by Gene Hoeltge. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67891/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:58:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67891/ District 3 Voice of Democracy Winner Heather M. Adams escorted by District 3 Commander Robert Eckerle and District 3 Auxiliary President Mary Huffman.  Heather is a Freshman at Kearney Junior High School.  Heather was sponsored by VFW Post 5717 and its' Ladies Auxiliary.  Picture by Gene Holtge. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67890/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:52:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67890/ District 5 Voice of Democracy Winner Hannah M. Wasco escorted by District 5 Commander Donald Harris and District 5 Ladies Auxiliary President Celia Davis.  Hannah is a Sophomore at Blue Ridge Christian School.  Hannah was sponsored by VFW Post 30 and its' Ladies Auxiliary.  Picture by Gene Holtge. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67889/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:43:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/mo/voiceofdemocracy/67889/