VFW NC District 9

VFW Salutes Passage of 2009 VA Budget

Posted at 03:28 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by dist9

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2008--The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting the 110th Congress for providing $50.2 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2009 budget.

As part of the $634 billion Continuing Resolution signed by President Bush yesterday, VA discretionary funding is increased $4.5 billion over last year, which meets Independent Budget recommendations for healthcare funding. The Independent Budget is a detailed analysis of VA operations that the VFW has co-authored for the past 22 years with AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

VA budget highlights include $3.8 billion for mental healthcare, $584 million for substance abuse programs, $510 million for medical and prosthetic research, $250 million to improve access for veterans in rural areas, and additional funding for homeless grants, the hiring of 2,000 additional claims adjudicators, and to raise the mileage reimbursement rate from 28.5 to 41.5 cents per mile.

“We are very grateful to the president and to congressional leadership for keeping to their pledge to take care of our veterans,” said VFW National Commander Glen Gardner, a Vietnam veteran from Round Rock, Texas. “And we hope the delivery of an on-time budget is the start of a trend that will continue into the next administration and Congress.”

WWII Ground Combat Infantrymen Eligible for Bronze Star Medal

Posted at 03:26 PM on Monday, August 25, 2008 by dist9

"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

District 9 NC, Holds Summer Meeting

Posted at 05:08 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 by dist9

District 9, NC held it's summer meeting Sunday, 3 August 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Hamlet Post 7314, in Hamlet, NC.  The State Jr. Vice President Janice Butterworth of Ladies Auxiliary, Past Auxiliary President Marie Negus, and also the District 9 Ladies Auxiliary President, Past Department Commander Ray Yamus, were the Department Representatives.

Post 7314 had a delicious dinner of chicken, mixed vegetables, tossed salad and desert and they fed about 50 gusts or more.  Thanks to the Ladies that help with dinner and members of the Hamlet Post 7314.

After the Department Representatives gave their presentations, the District Commander gave thanks to the Post 7314 members and to the Ladies.  After the joint session the Ladies and the VFW members went to their meeting.

At District 9 Meeting the Commander call to order, all Posts was present but two due to illness.  After the Past Department Commander Ray Yamus, gave his presentation about Membership, VOD, Patriotic Pins, and Military.  I gave some of School of Instruction opened the training session with the Commander’s portion then introduced various program and presentations.  The State Membership, Post Membership, District Membership, Community Services, Community Activity reporting procedures, MAP, Uplink, and Adopt-a –unit programs which is headed up the Department Level by District 9 Commander, Aubrey L. F. Hall.  After the presentation, a question answer period was conducted.

Commander's Letter to the District

Posted at 03:57 PM on Monday, August 11, 2008 by dist9

 8 August 2008

 

Comrade Commander’s,

Comrade Quartermaster’s,

Comrade Membership’s,

Ladies Auxiliary’s,

Men Auxiliary’s,

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the confidence shown by you in electing me to the position of District 9 Commander for the coming year (2008-2009).  I am positive that working together as a team we can accomplish the goals established by the National Head Quarters, VFW State Department of North Carolina, and each Post in this District.  Remember, membership is the Golden Opportunity for each Post to succeed.

To all the Post in District 9 you came through with membership at the end to make us 100%.  You always have big smiles and encouraging words for me at meetings.  You have taught me and you let me teach you.  You work hard on programs and projects as if it were your job.  I am proud to say I am from Post 5631, and all others Posts in this greatest District 9 in the state of North Carolina.  Once again, thanks for your vote of confidence in my leadership ability to guide you and help each Post and I look forward to a prosperous year.

 

Comradeship

Aubrey lee Felix Hall

DISTRICT 9 COMMANDER   

Officers Elected for 2008-2009 Membership Year

Posted at 04:27 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2008 by dist9 in District and Post Officers

At the District 9 Convention held on May 3rd, 2008, the following officers were elected and installed for the 2008-2009 membership year. The following list is all elected and appointed positions. If no e-mail address is available, the phone number is listed.

Commander	Aubrey LF Hall (5631)	felix.leefelix.hall@us.army.mil
Sr. Vice Cdr	James "Jim" Wright (5631)	PWright166@aol.com
Jr Vice Cdr	Leland A. McIntire (5631)	shirlmcin@aol.com
Quartermaster	George Buck (7318)	madeline@c-scape.com
Chaplain	Issaac N. Laudenslager (7318)	CL252@hotmail.com
Judge Advocate	Harry M. Coble (4302)	hm28379@yahoo.com
Surgeon	Jerry Werneris (2008)	910-277-0070
1 yr Trustee	Larry Veach (4302)	lveach1@carolina.rr.com
2 yr Trustee	Raymond J. Yamrus (7318)	YamrusRayAnn@aol.com
3 yr Trustee	Robert Wofford (5631)	qmvfw5631@aol.com
Service Officer	James "Jim" Wright (5631)	919-499-5007
Adjutant	Jim Gardner (9881)	910-428-4749
Inspector	Aubrey LF Hall (5631)	919 775-3449
Americanisn	Jerry D. Hooper (7318)	910 688-0032
Buddy Poppy	J.D. Hyatt (7314)	910-582-8676
Membership	J.D. Hyatt (7314)	910-582-8676
Voice of Democracy	Raymond J. Yamrus (7318)	919-499-4499
Youth Activities	John Negus (9881)	cottoncreek@embarqmail.com
Patriots Pen	John Negus (9881)	910 428-2232
Teachers Awards	John Negus (9881)	910 428-2232

New I.R.S. Organizational Income Filing Requirement

Posted at 11:16 AM on Monday, June 2, 2008 by dist9 in General News

  The U S Internal Revenue Service  (IRS) now requires, under the Pension Protection Act of 2006, that all tax-exempt organizations file income statements each year .

Here is how we will do it in the VFW Department of North Carolina.

1- If your post earns over $25,000 in gross income during your fiscal year, you must file an IRS Form 990 (which you should already have been doing, anyway!). Keep the same fiscal year you have been using in the past, be it the calendar year, the VFW accounting year (1 July-30 June) or the Department's fiscal year (1 June-31 May).

2 - If your post earns $25,000 or less each year, and you have access to the Internet, go to www.epostcard.form990.org/default.asp  where you will find instructions on how to login and file your own post Form 990N Electronic Postcard. You may use whatever fiscal year you want, but for simplicity purposes, we suggest 1 July-31 June, because 1 July is the date that you transfer your Post Dues Reserve each year to the Post General Fund, and that will remind you to file. The IRS Internet site will not let you file the Form 990N until after the end of your fiscal year.

3 - If your post earns $25,000 or less each year and you do not have access to the Internet, we will file your Form 990N Electronic Postcard for you. There is no paper form that you can file with the IRS.  If you do not file a Form 990 or 990N each year, your post will lose its tax-exempt status!!

Our address is P.O. Box 25337, Raleigh, NC 27611.

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Form 990N Declaration

Post ______does not have access to the Internet for Form 990N purposes.

 Please file our Form 990N for us!

                                                                          ___________________________________

                                                                             Signature and Position

District Commander's Motto's (Click to Read)

Posted at 05:48 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2008 by dist9

 

MOTTO

DISTRICT 9 COMMANDER

Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States.

I am an VFW member of the Largest and the greatest Organization in the World.

I am Dedicated to our Army, our Soldiers and to the Veterans of foreign Wars.

I will always support the Mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States.

I will Provide Stability and Continuity during War and Peace.

I Support and Defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Constitution and By-Laws, and consider it an Honor to serve our National VFW and the VFW State Department of North Carolina, and our Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

I live the Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage; all these values should be use for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States of AMERICA.

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