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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 02:03 PM
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Pup Tent 24 Provides Coffee, Poppys, and Conversation
Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:44 AM
by VFW Post 670
The Lafayette Nits, Pup Tent 24. Spent their July 4
th Weekend ( 5
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th) providing free coffee and conversation as well as information and Poppys to travelers at the I-95 South rest area in Fayetteville.
The distribution of Poppys helped raise money for the Pup Tent’s veterans hospital work in the Fayetteville area. After all, our motto is “Keep ‘em smiling in beds of white”.
Traveling youth were told about the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Programs.
Seam Squirrel Jim Cacoulidis, Blanket Bum John Shelander, Hide Gimlet Harvey Stewart, CCDB/HC Dick Easingwood, and Tight Wad Joe Dibble were assisted by Ladies Auxiliary President Penny Cacoulidis and Chaplain Lillian Easingwood in this worthwhile project.
Veterans, young and old, stopped by to say hello and to swap stories. VFW District 8 Commander Mark Bergman and his wife, Dist Auxiliary Guard, Carola stopped by to offer support.
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Commander-In-Chief Independence Day Message
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 08:04 AM
by VFW Post 670
As we celebrate the 232nd anniversary of our nation's independence, let us pause to remember the victories in battle and the blood that was shed to preserve our freedoms. Let us give thanks to our forefathers for their vision of liberty, life and the pursuit of happiness. Most importantly, let us pay tribute to our nation's greatest assets: our servicemen and servicewomen in uniform who so proudly serve our nation in peace and defend our freedoms in war. We salute you for your dedication to duty and service to country. Thank you from the 2.4 million members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliaries.
God bless America.
George Lisicki
VFW Commander-in-Chief
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July Planning (Double Click to Enlarge)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 07:35 PM
by VFW Post 670
Special Planning Notes:
Effective 31 May, the canteen will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays except for special functions. This action was approved at the 8 May 2008 membership meeting.. The Pot-O-Gold will be held at 8 PM on Fridays.
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August Planning (Double Click to Enlarge)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 07:30 PM
by VFW Post 670
NOTE: Post closed July 4th
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President Signs New GI Bill Into Law
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 02:07 PM
by VFW Post 670
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 30, 2008 – President Bush’s signature today on a new GI Bill for the 21st Century is being hailed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. as a tremendous victory for a new generation of military servicemen and women who have been at war for almost seven years.
"This is a tremendous victory for America's veterans, military and their families," exclaimed VFW national commander George Lisicki, a Vietnam combat veteran from Carteret, N.J.
"I salute Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) for his determination to get this bill passed, the president for his strong support of our military, and the entire VFW membership for their untiring effort to get their congressional delegations to cosponsor S. 22 or its companion bill in the House, H.R. 5740.”
The new 21st Century GI Bill will pay the highest in-state public tuition rate, and provide for books, fees, and a living stipend. It eliminates the $1,200 enrollment fee, extends the use-or-lose benefit requirement from 10 to 15 years, and greatly enhances the amount paid to Guard and Reserve members. The new GI Bill automatically adjusts itself as tuitions increase, and provides a dollar-for-dollar tuition match for private colleges and universities who choose to participate in the program. A new provision added to the bill also allows reenlisting servicemembers to transfer their educational benefit to their spouse and/or children.
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Our Newest Post Members
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 06:30 AM
by VFW Post 670
We welcome our newest post members who joined in June 2008.
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WELCOME TO SGT. AMBROSE R. WILLIAMS VFW POST 670
Monday, June 30, 2008 at 09:55 AM
by VFW Post 670
Welcome to the Post Home of MOH Recipient Rudy Hernandez. We would like to invite you to come visit our post and its facilities. We are located at 3928 Doc Bennett Road behind the Fayetteville airport and across the street from the Fire Training Facility. Our normal hours are: Thursday and Friday 6 PM until-,Saturdays and Sundays open on special occasions. Check our calendars for special events and activities. The post phone number is 910-424-8675 and if there is no one there, please leave a message. You may e-mail comments about our site at : VFWPOST670@HOTMAIL.COM . Letters can be sent by "snail mail: to: VFW Post 670, P.O. Box 48620, Cumberland, NC 28331-8620. Check the "Post Links" for driving directions.
Post 670 is in District 8: http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist8
Rentals are available.
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IN MEMORIAM
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 06:25 AM
by VFW Post 670
The names or our departed will be placed upon these rolls throughout the 2008-2009 membership year until the Annual Memorial Service in May 2009.
| Johnson, Ernest "Gene" E. |
13 Jun 2008 |
VFW-Life 1974 |
| Cain, Robert "Possum" E. |
24 Jun 2008 |
VFW-Life 2000 |
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2008-2009 Officers
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 09:46 PM
by VFW Post 670
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“All State Team” Status Awarded to Post
Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 03:42 PM
by VFW Post 670
Post 670 Commander Harvey Stewart and Quartermaster Joe Dibble receive “All State Team” hats from Past Commander-in-Chief (1996-1997) James E. Nier and State Commander John Shelander. The “All State Team” awards are given to Districts and Posts who achieve or surpass membership and community activity requirements set by the State Commander.
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Life Member's Daughter Top of Class
Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 09:23 AM
by VFW Post 670
Our congratulations go out to Miss Julia Irizarry, daughter of Life Member Ferdinand Irizarry and his wife Karen who gradulated valedictorian from Jack Britt High School in Hope Mills, NC.
Julia plans to attend UNC-Charlotte.
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VFW Demands Accountability Over Chantix Issue
Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 04:33 PM
by VFW Post 670
WASHINGTON (June 19, 2008) - "Enough is enough," said George J. Lisicki, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., in response to today's Washington Times article that provides additional information about the potential lethal effect a prescribed drug is having on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-diagnosed veterans who volunteered for a Department of Veterans Affairs smoking cessation program.
"Those in the VA who failed to properly serve America's veterans must resign their positions," said Lisicki, a Vietnam veteran from Carteret, N.J. "If not, then the VA secretary must take decisive action to terminate them."
The smoking cessation research program uses the drug Chantix, which Food and Drug Administration officials say helps people to stop smoking, but according to a Washington Times/ABC News investigative report on Tuesday, Chantix has also been linked to almost 40 suicides and more than 400 incidents of suicidal behavior. The drug's manufacturer and the FDA have recently cautioned healthcare providers about adverse side effects that could produce changes in behavior ranging from anxiety and depression to suicide.
All 940 veterans enrolled in the VA's smoking cessation program have PTSD. A test group of 143 of them were prescribed Chantix, which is also known as Varenicline.
Lisicki questions why VA clinicians who knew of Chantix's hazardous side effects would allow veterans suffering from PTSD to continue taking it, because "professional ethics and common sense just dictates that clinicians would stop their patients from taking the drug just to err on the side of safety for the veterans and their families," he said. As of May 21, the Federal Aviation Administration banned the use of Chantix by airline pilots and air traffic controllers.
The VFW national commander also questions the leadership ability of those who oversee these types of medical research programs, asks why it took the VA two more days before revealing additional details of those in the study; and wonders what other information has yet to be uncovered. Aside from Chantix, other drugs that are were reported to currently being used to treat veterans with PTSD are the anticonvulsant Divalproex, and the antidepressants Paroxetine, Mirtazapine and Citalopram, all of which carry warnings of potential suicidal side effects.
"The VA is known for quality healthcare that is delivered by highly trained and educated medical professionals and staff, but in recent weeks, the American public has read stories accusing the department of not properly taking care of veterans with mental health problems, to include veterans attempting suicide under VA care. These stories, to include the well-documented veterans' claims backlog, are having a negative cumulative effect on the overall image of the VA," said Lisicki.
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VA Reaching Out to Vets with Mortgage Problems
Friday, June 13, 2008 at 05:30 PM
by VFW Post 670
WASHINGTON – Many home owners have found it difficult recently to pay their mortgages, but quick intervention by loan counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has actually reduced the number of veterans defaulting on their home loans.
“VA is reaching out to veterans -- both those who use our home-loan guaranty program and those who don’t take advantage of our guaranties -- to keep people in their homes,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “I’m proud of our solid record of success in helping veterans and active-duty personnel deal with financial crises.”
Accounting for much of this success are VA counselors at nine regional loan centers who assist people with VA-guarantied loans avoid foreclosure through counseling and special financing arrangements. The counselors also can assist other veterans with financial problems. VA counselors have helped about 74,000 veterans, active-duty members and survivors keep their homes since 2000, a savings to the government of nearly $1.5 billion.
Depending on a veteran’s circumstances, VA can intercede with the borrower on the veteran’s behalf to pursue options -- such as repayment plans, forbearance, and loan modifications -- that would allow a veteran to keep a home.
To obtain help from a VA financial counselor, veterans can call VA toll-free at 1-877-827-3702. Information about VA’s home loan guaranty program can be obtained at
www.homeleans.va.gov
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COOTIE CORNER
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 07:16 AM
by VFW Post 670
NOTES FROM THE
Check the following site for current Grand updates and election results: www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/grandofnc
Congratulations to our Seam Squirrel Jim Cacoulidis. He won 1st prize in the drawing at the Grand Scratch.
The next scratch will be on July 3rd 2008 at 7:30 PM.
The Pup Tent will host the VA Hospital Bingo Program on July 8th at 7:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Auditorium.
The Officers and Appointees for the LaFayette Nits Pup Tent 24 for 2008-2009 for the MOC and MOCA are as follows:
| Seam Squirrel |
Jim Cacoulidis |
| Blanket Bum |
Harvey Stewart |
| Hide Gimlet |
John Shelander |
| CCDB |
Dick Easingwood |
| Shyster |
Joe Enos |
| Sky Pilot |
Frank Byrne |
| Keeper of Lousy Records |
Bill Ray |
| Pill Pusher |
Elvis Cook |
| 1 year Tight Wad |
Gordon Craig |
| 2 year Tight Wad |
Joe Dibble |
| 3 year Tight Wad |
Richard Zavesky |
| Hungry Cootie |
Dick Easingwood |
| Hospital Chairman |
Dick Easingwood |
| Blood Chairman |
John Shelander |
| Provost Marshal |
Frank Byrne |
| Shirt Reader |
John Shelander |
| Jimmy Legs |
Elvis Cook |
| VFW Booster Chairman |
Dick Easingwood |
| National Home/Special Proj |
Harvey Stewart |
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Penny Cacoulidis |
| Sr. Vice |
Christine Reader |
| Jr Vice |
Linda Shelander |
| Treasurer |
Darlene Bowles |
| Chaplain |
Lillian Easingwood |
| Conductress |
Nancy McDowell |
| Guard |
Caroline Wescott |
| Trustee #1 |
Rhonda Jarvis |
| Trustee #2 |
Sheila Kilborne |
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Vacant |
| Secretary |
Linda Shelander |
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Post 670 Conducts Memorial Day Service
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 07:37 AM
by VFW Post 670
On Monday, May 26
th, 2008, at 5:30 PM, VFW Post 670 paid their respects to all the members of the armed force who gave their “Last Full Measure” for the United States of America in all the wars since the Civil War by placing a white, red, and blue flower on an alter by current and past officers of the post and it’s Ladies Auxiliary.
Post Commander Harvey Stewart, Sr. was the Master of Ceremonies while Past Commander and current State Commander, John Shelander, incoming commander Clyde Vaughn, Past Post Commander, Gordon Craig, and Ladies Auxiliary President, Linda Shelander, placed the wreath and flowers on the alter.
Black ribbons were placed on crosses in honor of all the post members who passed away since the last Memorial Day ceremony in 2007. Guests also placed ribbons on the crosses in honor of family members.
The following photos depicts the day’s event. (Click on the photos to enlarge them)
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VFW Commander Discusses Veterans' Issues with President
Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:42 AM
by VFW Post 670
WASHINGTON,May 21, 2008 – The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. met with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office this morning to discuss issues important to America’s veterans, servicemembers and their families.
George Lisicki thanked the president for his strong support of the troops and their families, and for personally hosting the VFW's Voice of Democracy winners during his tenure, but the Vietnam veteran from Carteret, N.J., also used the opportunity to voice the VFW's strong support of the new GI Bill for the 21st century that has been proposed by Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.).
"Creating a new GI Bill has been a long-standing national goal for the VFW," said Lisicki, who discounts criticism by some in the administration who say an enhanced education package would result in a mass exodus of first-term enlistees.
"People are leaving after their first enlistment because they are tired of being shot at, and their families are tired of the frequent deployments," he said. "Whether they stay in four years or 20, we owe this newest Greatest Generation the gift of education, and that's why the VFW is solidly behind Webb's bill."
The VFW national commander also addressed military quality of life issues, and concern for the proper care of returning wounded to the nation's military and Veterans Affairs medical facilities, as well as compensation and disability benefits.
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