Vote and Get a Free Download
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 03:47 PM
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The moment has arrived! Finalists have been chosen in the VFW Fly the Flag Photo Contest and voting has begun.
Vote for your favorite photo and we’ll send you a free download of country music artist Ricky Lee's popular song "A Soldier Like You."
The best of the best have been selected. Now it's your turn to vote for the patriotic photo you think should win. Voting makes you eligible to download a country song from Ricky Lee!
Be part of VFW's
2008 Fly the Flag campaign! Let everyone know you support America's defenders and will never forget their sacrifice for freedom.
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VA Announces On-Line Claims Applications
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 03:36 PM
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VA Press Release)
WASHINGTON (July 16, 2008) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that on-line applications are now accepted from veterans, survivors and other claimants filing initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits without the additional requirement to submit a signed paper copy of the application.
Effective immediately, VA will now process applications received through its on-line application website (VONAPP) without the claimant's signature. The electronic application will be sufficient authentication of the claimant's application for benefits. Normal development procedures and rules of evidence will still apply to all VONAPP applications.
VONAPP (
www.va.gov/onlineapps.htm) is a Web-based system that benefits both internal and external users. Veterans, survivors and other claimants seeking compensation, pension, education, or vocational rehabilitation benefits can apply electronically without the constraints of location, postage cost, and time delays in mail delivery.
VONAPP reduces the number of incomplete applications received by VA, decreasing the need for additional development by VA claims processors. The on-line application also provides a link to apply for VA health care benefits and much more.
Over 3.7 million veterans and beneficiaries receive compensation and pension benefits from VA and approximately 523,000 students receive education benefits. Approximately 90,000 disabled veterans participate in VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program.
For more information about VA benefits, go to VA's website at
www.va.gov or call our toll-free number at 1-800-827-1000.
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Happening Now in the Forum
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 02:03 PM
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A sample of what's being talked about today in the
VFW WebCOM Membership Forum:
These discussions and more are going on right now in the
VFW WebCOM Membership Forum.
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President Signs New GI Bill Into Law
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 02:07 PM
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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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Post 891 Officers for 2008-09 membership year :
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 05:40 PM
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Post Commander: Harold(Luther)Stines
Sr Vice Commander: Homer G. Edwards
Junior Vice Commander: Walter Glance
Quarter Master: Larry Fowler
Adjutant: Lawrence Owensby
Chaplain: Henry Boisverte
Judge Advocate: King Banks
Service Officer: Larry Fowler
Surgeon: Robert McFee
3 Year Trustee: Calvin Jones
2 Year Trustee: John Ward
1 Year Trustee: Calvin Davis
House Committee: Carl Cox, Robert Benson, Gerald Strickland
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Ladies Auxiliary News
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 05:36 PM
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2009 dues are $25 for new members (first year only) and $20 for annual and reinstated members.
2008 dues are $23 for new members (first year only) and $18 for annual and reinstated members.
NOTE: The Auxilliary's cut-off date for accepting dues for the current year is mid-December in order to allow the State and National ample time for processing them. The Auxiliary Treasurer mails the dues to the Department Treasurer where they are processed and then mailed to the National Treasurer to be processed there. This procedure takes time.
If you have not paid 2008 dues, you may complete a new membership application form and be reinstated for 2009 by paying $20. To remain a continuous member, you must pay your 2008 dues in the amount of $18 by mid-December of the current year. Advantages of remaining a continous member are to be recognized as a 20, 30 or 40+ year member, to be eligible to receive the Auxiliary's cancer insurance or a cancer grant from National, or for a child or grandchild to qualify for a scholarship under you membership status.
2008-2009 Ladies Auxiliary VFW 891 Officers
President--- Willie Glance
Senior Vice President--- Doris Edwards
Junior Vice President--- Helen Chandler
Secretary--- Judy Payne
Treasurer--- Karen Strickland
Chaplain--- Opal Embler
Conductress--- Stacie Owensby
3 Yr Trustee--- Nichole Wells
2 Yr Trustee--- Ruby Benson
1 Yr Trustee----Joyce Bonham
Guard--- Teresa McMahon
Musician--- Sara Bishop
NC Dept. Convention held June 13-15, 2008: Ladies Auxiliary 891 won the following 2008 awards at the Department Convention:
Americanism- 1st Place Group IV
Buddy Poppy- 1st Place Group IV
Voice of Democracy- 1st Place
Patriot's Pen- 1st Place
Publicity- 2nd Place Group IV
Young American Creative Patriotic Art - Certificate of outstanding performance.
Department President's Special Project-Victory Junction- Certificate of participation.
Auxiliary Member of the Year Award- Awarded to Joyce Bonham for outstanding participation in Ladies Auxiliary activities and programs, other community activites, church activities and service to the VFW Post.
75th Anniversary , Auxiliary 891 , 1933-2008- Certificate from Ladies Auxiliary to VFW 891. Auxiliary 891, 1931-2008, is a charter member of the North Carolina Department Ladies Auxiliary.
The above awards and recognition were earned by the Auxiliary , and not by any one or two members. Thanks to each Member for your part in making 2008 a great year !
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to chair the programs listed below. Contact us to offer your help and support.
Americansim/Patriotic Instructor
National Citzenship Education Teacher Award
Buddy Poppy
Cancer Aid & Research
Community Service/Outstanding Community Volunteer of the Year
Historian
Hospital & VAVS Medical Center
Legislative & VFW PAC
Membership
NC Scholarships
Publicity
President's Special Project-Hospice
Veterans & Family Support
VFW National Home for Childern
Youth Activities & Patriotic Art
Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen
These activities require the participation of all members in addition to the chair persons. We are fortunate to have committed officers. Please support them however you can. Even though you may think you have too little to contribute, you will be surprised that what you do will be multiplied when combined with the efforts of others.
Please notify us with any address changes, telephone numbers, or death of a member you know about. This information is necessary to keep ourt membership list current and to notify National for their records. Our Chaplain would like to be notified of any illness or celebrations you may wish to share.
Willie Glance, (828) 254-4755 walterglance@charter.net
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