VFW NC District 2

Dist 2 Officers Instructional Training

Friday, August 29, 2008 at 08:08 PM

by District 2

On Sunday the 24th of Aug. the Post Officers from Dist 2 met at the Greenville Post 7032 for their annual Officers Training. There were 17 present including Nationally Certified Recruiter Jason Schoolcraft and Department Hospital Chairman Frank Foronda. After a meal provided by Post 7032 Quartermaster Scott Smith and his wife Rena those attending watched the DVD's provided by National and discussed the latest changes initiated by Dept. NCR Jason Schoolcraft presented the upcoming recruiting programs and Hosp. Chmn Frank Foronda talked about the rules for reporting hospital visits

L to R Jason Schoolcraft, Frank Foronda, Post 7032 Service Off Rose Chailland and Dist 2 Cmdr George Schryer.

L to R Dist 2 Cmdr George Schryer, Post 7032 Service Off. Rose Chailland and Dist. 2 Sr. Vice Roger Plant.

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North Carolina Veterans Parade and Ceremony

Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 12:37 PM

by District 2

Greetings,
This is an invitation to participate in the 2008 North Carolina Veterans Parade and Ceremony. The Parade will be held Saturday, 8 November 2008 in Raleigh and proceed down Fayetteville Street beginning at Davie Street and circle the North Carolina State Capitol. The ceremonies will be held on the Capitol grounds immediately following the parade.

The 2007 Parade had over 100 organizations participating, and we are expecting that amount or more for the 2008 parade. Your participation is very important to the continuing success and growth of The North Carolina Veterans Parade.

The Parade will start at 9:15 and should be finished no later than 10:50, as the ceremony will begin at 11:00. We look forward to your organizations participation.
In order to plan for timing, spacing and line up would you please respond to this invitation with how you would like your organization announced, the approximate number of participants and any vehicles that you may be using. Please submit this information by October 15, 2008 to allow for planning.

The units line up positions will be posted on www.ncveteransparade.com along with other line up information by November 1st.

If you have any questions or comments or we can assist you in any way please contact: Bill Dixon, Chairman 2008 Veterans Parade: Phone 919-434-7345, email ncveteran@nc.rr.com or fax 1-866-511-8130. Please include your contact name and information.

Sincerely,

Bill Dixon
Chairman 2008 Veterans parade and Ceremony
Wake County Council of VeteransG

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WWII Ground Combat Infantrymen Eligible for Bronze Star Medal

Monday, August 25, 2008 at 03:26 PM

by District 2

"Infantrymen who served in ground combat during World
War II between December 7, 1941 and September 2, 1945, are eligible to
apply for a Bronze Star Medal (BSM), according to the U.S. Army Human
Resources Command. Approval is virtually guaranteed for those recipients
of the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medic's Badge
(CMB). Army regulations that govern this award may be found in AR
600-8-22, Military Awards.

Next of kin may apply for the posthumous award(s). If the veteran has
previously received a BSM during combat for a specific act of bravery,
he or his next of kin is still eligible to apply for a BSM."

Find out more here

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District 2 Summer Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 12:50 PM

by District 2

District 2 held its summer meeting in Snow Hill, NC with Post 9841on Aug 3 2008 . We had a good turn out with 54 attendees representing 9 of our 10 posts. Dept. representative Past Dept. Commander John Shelander and Ladies Aux. representative Sr. Vice President Lynn Jones were our guests. Post Commander Elmer Harrell was our host and provided us with a fine meal of fried chicken, ham, green beans, potatoes, iced tea and dessert. At the joint session both Dept. Reps discussed items of concern for the Organization.  During the comrades session a report was given outlining the past State Convention, Changes to various programs and information regarding the upcoming District Training Session to be held at Post 7032 in Greenville on the 24th of Aug. Sad news was presented by Commander of Post 9081 in Farmville. Due to unfortunate circumstances they will be combining with the Snow Hill post. It is truely a sad time when we lose a long time asset to the community in which it is located as well as the VFW organization.

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Free tickets Duke vs Navy football

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 12:26 PM

by District 2

 

Duke University Offering Free Duke-Navy Football Tickets

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM

by State Blogmaster

Word has been received that the Duke Athletics Department is having a Military Appreciation Day at the September 13th Duke-Navy football game.

Duke is offering "FREE" tickets to ALL active, reserve, and retired military personnel,  and veterans. The only limit is 4 tickets per individual with a military ID and/or veteran’s membership card.

Individuals can pick up their tickets on the day of the game by showing their military ID at any entrance gate. 

 To view the Duke Poster, click: Duke vs Navy

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Post 6088 Donates to Vets Park.

Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 08:48 AM

by District 2

 

City of Washington, NC Receives Check from VFW Post 6088

Friday, August 8, 2008 at 07:31 AM

by post6088

Washington, NC Mayor, Judy Jennette, receives a check for $400.00 from VFW Post 6088 Commander, Durwood Moore, for the Fallen-Soldier Monument to be put in the town's Veteran's Park.

 

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Washington Veteran's Park

Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 08:44 AM

by District 2

 

Fallen-Soldier Monument At Veterans Park in Washington,NC

Friday, August 8, 2008 at 12:42 PM

by post6088

Beaufort County veterans’ groups and the City of Washington decided to erect a fallen-soldier monument at Veterans Park in Washington. On Monday, the groups met with city officials at East Haven Apartments and Veterans Park, which are near each other on East Third Street. “You wouldn’t believe the response we’ve had to this endeavor,” said Washington Mayor Judy Meier Jennette. “The support and interest in this has been overwhelming.” Jennette and city officials met with veterans’ groups from the county about a month ago in an effort to determine whether there is interest in the project. “We’ve had three soldiers die from Beaufort County recently,” Jennette said. “We felt like this was something we could do now to remember them and all of the people in service from Beaufort County who have given their lives for our country.” The deaths of servicemen Kevin Jones, Jonathan Kirk and Joel Taylor, all of Beaufort County, brought about the city’s idea for the monument, Jennette said. On June 30, the Washington City Council allocated $4,400 to purchase a bronze monument depicting a battlefield cross for placement in Veterans Park. When a soldier is lost on the battlefield, sometimes the soldier’s comrades build a battlefield cross on or near the battlefield in memory of the fallen soldier. The battle cross is an arrangement of the fallen soldier’s boots, rifle, helmet and identification tags. At Monday’s meeting, the veterans’ groups and city officials decided by consensus to unveiled the memorial at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day observance at the park. Veterans’ groups represented at the meeting included the Disabled American Veterans, the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, VFW Post 6088, American Legion Posts 15, 249, 263 and 313 and the American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to Jennette, city officials at the meeting included City Councilman Richard Brooks, City Manager James C. Smith and Parks and Recreation Department Director Phil Mobley. By consensus, the groups and city officials decided to have a plaque attached to the monument with the inscription “ALL GAVE SOME — SOME GAVE ALL” at the top and “Dedicated to the memory of all who proudly served and protected their country” at the bottom. The groups voted to place the monument to the right of the flagpole flying the American flag (if the observer is facing the front of the eagle statue at the park). “This is something that will mean a lot to everyone involved,” said Bear Holland of Washington. He is the national vice commander of the Navy Seabees Veterans of America. “This effort, to my knowledge, is a first of its kind in the gathering of the veterans from Beaufort County.” Before the meeting, Jennette said the city had received $900 in gifts and $250 in pledges from veterans’ organizations and $200 in gifts and $500 in pledges from individuals for the monument. Later, she said three more monetary gifts had been received from veterans’ organizations and individuals during the meeting. “Its amazing how these groups and people are giving for this monument,” said Betsey Lee Hodges of the American Legion Auxiliary. The cost of the monument’s base is estimated at $500. The cost of the plaque is estimated at $425 and the estimated cost for landscaping is $300. There is a possibility of having a $600 stone bench placed near the monument, Jennette said. “It looks like things are going to come together for us,” Jennette said. “It’s wonderful that we can all come together and do this as one. The unity here is great.”

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