VFW NC Post 670 - Fayetteville

Buddy Poppy Fun at NC Mid-Winter Convention

Posted at 10:23 AM on Monday, February 8, 2010 by VFW Post 670

VFW Applauds VA, National Security Budget Requests

Posted at 09:50 AM on Monday, February 8, 2010 by VFW Post 670

WASHINGTON - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding President Obama for submitting a fiscal year 2011 budget that strengthens defense and national security, and boosts programs for veterans, servicemembers and their families.

Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., said the president's vision tracks with key VFW legislative goals that advocate for a strong and secure America, and for ensuring that those who serve in uniform are properly cared for by a grateful nation.

Post Watches the Saints Beat the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV

Posted at 07:09 AM on Monday, February 8, 2010 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities

"Super Bowl Sunday" at the post showed two very different camps. The supporters of the Colts and the supporters of the Saints. Almost everyone was wearing a shirt, hat, or jacket of their favorite NLF team while rooting for the Colts and the Saints.

The post "deep fried" two turkeys and supplied other various "sport" foods for everyone one's enjoyment. At half time the Colts fans were all smiles while the halftime show was on on the three TVs in the post. The smiles turned to frowns the last 4 minutes of the game when the Saints pulled out a 31 to 17 win.

At half time, the post had their drawing the an "Icehouse" electric guitar where the proceeds will be going to support the wounded soldiers. Bryan Cook was the winner. Thanks all for supporting the drawing.

 

Post Planning Calendar

Posted at 06:55 AM on Monday, February 8, 2010 by VFW Post 670 in Post Calendar

To view the post calendar, you must have "Adobe Reader". The post calendar is also a "living" item. There are normally changes throughout the month. If you have any additions, deletions, or corrections, e-mail me at EASICREA@EARTHLINK.NET

 To view the February 2010 calendar, click: FEBRUARY

SPECIAL DATES TO MARK:

 DISTRICT 8 WINTER MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHULED FOR FEBRUARY 21, AT 1 PM AT POST 670.

EACH MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY FROM NOON TO 6 PM-BINGO

EACH WEDNESDAY FROM 6 PM TILL-THERE IS A SR. CITIZ DANCE AT THE POST. TALKS ARE IN THE WAY TO HAVE THE DANCES ON SATURDAY. KEEP AN EYE ON THE CALENDAR.

VA HOSPITAL BINGO DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2010: ALL DATES ARE THE SECOND TUESDAY. BINGO STARTS AT 7 PM

MOC: Jan-No Bingo, Mar 9, May 11, Jul 13, Sep 14, Nov 9

VFW: Feb 9, Apr 13, Jun 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14.

 

 

White House Seeks $125 Billion for Veterans in 2011

Posted at 07:27 PM on Monday, February 1, 2010 by VFW Post 670

WASHINGTON – To expand health care to a record-number of Veterans, reduce the number of homeless Veterans and process a dramatically increased number of new disability compensation claims, the White House has announced a proposed $125 billion budget next year for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

"Our budget proposal provides the resources necessary to continue our aggressive pursuit of President Obama's two over-arching goals for Veterans," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "First, the requested budget will help transform VA into a 21st century organization.  And second, it will ensure that we approach Veterans' care as a lifetime initiative, from the day they take their oaths until the day they are laid to rest."

The $125 billion budget request, which has to be approved by Congress, includes $60.3 billion for discretionary spending (mostly health care) and $64.7 billion in mandatory funding (mostly for disability compensation and pensions).

"VA's 2011 budget request covers many areas but focuses on three central issues that are of critical importance to our Veterans – easier access to benefits and services, faster disability claims decisions, and ending the downward spiral that results in Veterans' homelessness," Shinseki said.

Reducing Claims Backlog

The president's budget proposal includes an increase of $460 million and more than 4,000 additional claims processors for Veterans benefits.  This is a 27 percent funding increase over the 2010 level.

The 1,014,000 claims received in 2009 were a 75 percent increase over the 579,000 received in 2000.  Shinseki said the Department expects a 30 percent increase in claims – to 1,319,000 – in 2011 from 2009 levels.

One reason for the increase is VA's expansion of the number of Agent Orange-related illnesses that automatically qualify for disability benefits.  Veterans exposed to the Agent Orange herbicides during the Vietnam War are likely to file additional claims that will have a substantial impact upon the processing system for benefits, the secretary said.

"We project significantly increased claims inventories in the near term while we make fundamental improvements to the way we process disability compensation claims," Shinseki said.

Long-term reduction of the inventory will come from additional manpower, improved business practices, plus an infusion of $145 million in the proposed budget for development of a paperless claims processing system, which plays a significant role in the transformation of VA.

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VFW Joins in Haiti Humanitarian Effort

Posted at 07:16 PM on Friday, January 15, 2010 by VFW Post 670

Kansas City, MO., Jan. 15, 2010 -The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is assisting in humanitarian efforts in Haiti by providing U.S. service members — with relatives currently located in Haiti — with the funds necessary to purchase airline tickets to the devastated island, so that they may locate, assist or make burial arrangements for relatives affected by the recent earthquake. Funds also may be used to help provide sustenance or other necessities to sustain life.

The veterans' organization donation will be used to assist U.S. service members currently on active duty, in the Reserves or in National Guard units.

VFW National Commander Tommy J. Tradewell Sr., has asked VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary members to come to the aid of victims of the recent natural disaster by individually donating what they can to the VFW National Military Services program (NMS), either online [Donate now online], text [text "VFW" to 90999 - standard text messaging rates apply], or mail directly to VFW National Military Services, 406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

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VFW CheckPoint Magazine Jan/Feb 2010

Posted at 01:07 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 by VFW Post 670

VFW CheckPoint Magazine Jan/Feb 2010 -

60 Minutes Segment on VA Backlog

Posted at 08:14 AM on Monday, January 4, 2010 by VFW Post 670

(Airdate: January 3, 2010)

Congratulations VFW Post 670

Posted at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 1, 2010 by VFW Post 670

As of the morning of 31 December 2009, Post  670 had to get 4 members to make 100 percent in membership. On the evfening of 31 December, the post signed up and transmitted memberships for 5 new members before midnight.

As of midnight the post was one new member over the 100 percent mark.

Congratulations All on your hard work---

TRICARE Returns to Zero Copay on OTC Meds

Posted at 03:57 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 by VFW Post 670

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Positive feedback and cost savings means TRICARE's over-the-counter medication demonstration continues without copayments. The demonstration allows TRICARE beneficiaries to substitute over-the-counter versions for selected prescription drugs.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications available through the program include allergy medications cetirizine and loratadine, and heartburn medications (proton-pump inhibitors) Prilosec OTC and its generic form omeprazole.
 
The two-year OTC demonstration did not require a copay for covered OTC medications when it began at TRICARE retail pharmacies in October 2007. When the demonstration was extended in November 2009, it coincided with the start of a new pharmacy contract. A $3 copay was required until systems changes could be made and that work is now complete.
 
"This is a very positive program and we're excited to return to a zero copay," said Rear Adm. Thomas McGinnis, chief of the TRICARE Pharmaceutical Operations Directorate. "This is one way we are working hard to keep costs lower - for our beneficiaries and for the Department of Defense."
 
OTC medications are generally less expensive than their prescription versions, by as much as 400 percent in some cases.
          
To receive covered OTC medications with no out-of-pocket costs, beneficiaries still need a prescription from their health care provider specifically for the OTC drug. After submitting the prescription at any TRICARE retail network pharmacy or the TRICARE mail-order pharmacy, the prescription for the OTC medication is filled at no cost.

For more information about the TRICARE Pharmacy Program, go to http://www.tricare.mil/pharmacy.

Ladies Auxiliary Donates Toys for Local Underprivileged Children

Posted at 07:47 AM on Monday, December 21, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities

VA To Survey Veteran Households

Posted at 11:12 AM on Friday, December 4, 2009 by VFW Post 670

WASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2009) - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a national survey of Veterans, active duty service members, activated National Guard and reserve members, and family members and survivors to learn if they are aware of VA services.

"By hearing directly from Veterans and their family members, we gain valuable information to help us serve them better.  We hope those who receive the survey will respond to it," Secretary Shinseki said.

In addition to assessing awareness levels, the National Survey of Veterans will collect important health care, benefits, employment, and demographic information that VA will use to inform policy decisions and improve benefits.  Recognizing a broader client base than just Veterans, this is the first time VA has included others, such as Veteran family members, in its survey population.

VA is mailing out survey "screeners" to more than 130,000 households to identify potential survey participants.  The screener asks if anyone in the household is a member of one of the identified survey groups - Veterans, family members and survivors, active duty, Guard or Reserve members.  Eligible survey participants then may be requested to participate in a full-length survey.

Participants will be able to select a preferred survey method: through U.S. mail, telephone or a password-protected Internet address.  VA expects approximately 10,000 Veterans to complete the full-length survey.

This is the sixth VA National Survey of Veterans since 1978.  The information collected will help VA in its efforts to design and conduct outreach to Veterans.  In addition, it will provide a clearer picture of the Veteran population's characteristics to help evaluate existing programs and policies and measure their impact.

The data collection is expected to be finished by the end of February and the final report released by December 2010.

Post Holds 24th Annual Senior Citizen Dinner

Posted at 07:34 AM on Monday, November 23, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities

On Sunday, November 22nd, 2009, VFW Post 670 and their Ladies Auxiliary held their 24th Annual Senior Citizen Dinner to honor the community seniors for their years of service to this community.

Over 175 seniors were feted to a "Sit Down" dinner of Turkey, Ham, and all the trimmings as well as beverage and deserts, served by post members, Rolling Thunder NC Chapter #1, and family youth members. Before and after the dinner, entertainment was provided Ms. Jan Pettey singing many of the older favorites.

Prior  to dinner, the colors were posted by an honor guard from the 403th Transportation Company from Fort Bragg and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

All the seniors received gifts prior to leaving and the oldest man (93 years) and the oldest woman (also 93) were given additional gifts. All were given a fruit bag as they left.

All are looking forward to our Silver (25th) annual dinner next year.

 

Find more photos like this on My VFW WebCOM

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http://my.vfwwebcom.org/photo/albums/24th-annual-sr-citizen-dinner

 

Post Hosts Fall District 8 Meeting

Posted at 11:41 AM on Monday, November 16, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities

For full story and photos, click on:   www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist8

 

IN MEMORIAM

Posted at 05:20 AM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Member Information (New, Sick, Obit)

The names or our departed will be placed upon these rolls throughout the 2009-2010 membership year until the Annual Memorial Service in May 2010.

Cooper, Melvin               13 June 2009      Past Commander           Vietnam Vet

Edwards, Larry W           6 August 2009   Life Member                     Vietnam Vet

Orr, James F.             12 September 2009  Life Member                  Vietnam Vet

Reites, John C.           12 September 2009  Life Member                 ETO-1954

Melton, Eugene W Sr  13 November 2009  Life Member                 Korea-RVN

Post Provides Americanism Training for 5th Graders

Posted at 10:08 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities

VFW Post 670 and it's Ladies Auxiliary provided Americanism Training for over 75 5th grade students and teachers at the Stedman Elementary School in Steadman, North Carolina on Tuesday, 10 November 2009.

Post Commander John Shelander, and members Harvey Stewart Sr and Dewey Stevenson went to Stedman with Ladies Auxiliary President Linda Shelander and members Caroline Wescott, Barbara Culbreth, and Sharon Barnhill and provided instructions and training in flag etiquette, folding, and general Americanism subjects.

Fayetteville North Carolina Veterans Day Parade-7 November 2009

Posted at 06:59 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities

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COOTIE CORNER

Posted at 04:16 PM on Monday, November 9, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post and Pup Tent Officers

NOTES FROM THE

 

 

Check the following site for current Grand updates and the 5th Supreme Scratch in Spring Lake. For more information go to:  www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/grandofnc

The next Pup Tent scratch will be on December 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM.

 2010 VA Hospital Bingo Schedule

The Pup Tent will host the VA Hospital Bingo Program at 7:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Auditorium on the following dates in 2010 (Mark your calendars):  March 9, May 11, July 13, Sept 14, and Nov 9.

The Officers for the LaFayette Nits Pup Tent 24 for 2009-2010 for the MOC and MOCA are as follows:

	PT24 Lafayette Nits
Seam Squirrel	Harvey Stewart
Blanket Bum	John Shelander
Hide Gimlet	Jim Cacoulidis
CCDB	Dick Easingwood
Shyster	Joe Enos
Sky Pilot	Frank Byrne
Keeper of Lousy Records	Bill Ray
Pill Pusher	Elvis Cook
1 year Tight Wad	Joe Dibble
2 year Tight Wad	Richard Zavesky
3 year Tight Wad	Gordon Craig
Hungry Cootie	Dick Easingwood
Hospital Chairman	Dick Easingwood
Blood Chairman	John Shelander
Provost Marshal	Ben Pasley
Shirt Reader	Wil Fowler
Jimmy Legs	Elvis Cook
VFW Booster Chairman	Dick Easingwood
National Home/Special Proj	Harvey Stewart
	PT24 MOCA
President	Penny Cacoulidis
Sr. Vice	Caroline Wescott
Jr Vice	Christine Reader
Treasurer	Darlene Bowles
Chaplain	Lillian Easingwood
Conductress	Nancy McDowell
Guard	Eve Moser
Trustee #1	TBA
Trustee #2	TBA
Trustee #3	TBA
Secretary	Linda Shelander
Hospital Chair	Lillian Easingwood

 

Post Member Appointed as Assistent Inspector General for Third Year

Posted at 10:23 AM on Monday, November 9, 2009 by VFW Post 670

I am proud to announce that for the last three years, three National Commanders have appointed me as an Assistant Inspector General based on three State Commander's recommendations.

Duties of an Assistent Inspector General include assisting the Department Commander with the Inspection and Membership Programs of the Department of North Carolina.

I am currently one of my post's Trustees and my District's Quartermaster. I have been the District Inspector for the past two years and have assisted several posts to "get back on their feet" both in and out of my District.

I am the Post's Blog Master, the District's Blog Master, the the Department's Blog Master. I field many membership questions through out the state and "steer" prospective members to their nearest VFW Post.

I will continue to commit my time and effort in supporting the goals and aims of the Department of North Carolina and the VFW as a whole.

Local Army Post to be Headquarters for Permanent Afghan Duty

Posted at 11:16 AM on Monday, October 12, 2009 by VFW Post 670

Word at the Pentagon is that the Army is going to designate the XVIII Airborne Corps as the permanent headquarters for Afghanistan. This is part of Gen. McChrystal's long-term plan to create a team of "Afghan Hands" who can build for several years, during multiple tours, on their experience and relationships in the country.

For the rest of the story, click on:

http://ricks.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/10/07/xviii_airborne_corps_hq_set_for_permanent_afghan_duty

 

 

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