VFW NC Post 9281

VA News - Week of July 21, 2008

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 02:01 PM

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VFW Washington Weekly - July 21, 2008

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 01:50 PM

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In This Issue:
1. FY2009 VA Funding Bill
2. House VA Committee Action
3. VA Outreach Hearing
4. SECDEF Recommends New Guard Chief

1. FY2009 VA Funding Bill: The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously cleared its version of the 2009 VA Funding Bill. The bill provides $72.7 billion in discretionary funding for military construction and Veterans Affairs. This is about $5 billion more than the current fiscal year, and is in line with the House Appropriations Committee's recommendations. It includes:
$47.7 billion in total VA discretionary funding.
$41.1 billion for VA health care.
$1.2 billion for VA construction projects, nearly double the president's request, and $1.1 billion for hospital maintenance and repairs.
$84 million more than the president's request for medical and prosthetic research.
$350 million to help certain higher income Category 8 veterans to begin enrolling in VA.
$250 million targeted to the care of rural veterans.
The bill now moves to the floor of the Senate for a vote.

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NC Coordinator for National Military Services

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 08:21 AM

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State Commander Larry Flood has appointed Mark Bergman (Post 10630) be the NC Coordinator for National Military Services.

This includes all activities for the following programs:

Operation Uplink

Unmet Needs

Military Assistance Program (MAP)

Adopt a Unit Program

Area Coordinators are Bill Greene (Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB) Mark Sandman (Camp LeJune), Michael T. Burris (Seymour Johnson AFB), and Euell "Buzz" Griggs (National Guard/Reserves).

Mark can be reached at:  logsgm@yahoo.com

National Information can be found at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1835

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Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2008-2009 Programs

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 08:12 AM

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State Commander has appointed a new Voice of Democracy Chairman for 2008-2009. Comrade Ray Yamrus (Post 7318) is this years VOD Chair. Ray can be reached at:   yamrusrayann@aol.com

Mike Asycue (Post 2417) remains the State Patriot's Pen Chairman. Mike can be reached at 919-496-5637

VOD Program 2008-2009 Theme
"Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s Youth by ... "
Entry Deadline
Nov. 1, 2008

National Information at:  http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150

Patriot's Pen Program  2008-2009 Theme
"Why America’s Veterans Should be Honored”
Entry Deadline
Nov. 1, 2008

National Information at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=151

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Post And Auxiliary Information

Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 07:23 PM

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Dockie Brendle, a much beloved, dear friend and Comrade- In- Arms, has moved to Georgia. He served in the Viet Nam war and was the recipient of several Purple Heart Medals. He also served 32 continuous years in the VFW and I'm sure he still serves in Georgia. He was and is a great, dear friend and man. I will miss seeing him around town, and helping out at our functions, and at our post. He is and will remain a great inspiration to me and I'm sure to others. I wish you all of the best, love and luck Doc.  I'll see you at the top of the hill brother!     Eric 

**We wish everyone a safe and joyous 2008!!

Upcoming Meetings!!                                                                                                                                                                      

*June 17th

*July 15th

*August 19th

*September 16th

*October 21st

*November 18th

*December 16th                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

Dec. 2007: Congratulations to our Commander, Jesse Grant, for being appointed to a second term as Aide- de- Camp to VFW Commander - in - Chief George Lisicki. The appointment came on the recommendation of the North Carolina Department Commander for Grant's "outstanding service to Posts and/or Department above and beyond the call of duty."  A letter from National Adjutant General Allen (Gunner) Kent at VFW National Headquarters in Kansas City, MO. informed Commander Grant of the appointment. We should all be very proud of our Commander and offer him our support, help and congratulations. 

**At our April District meeting, held at our post, Commander Grant was sworn in as District Sr. Vice Commander. We owe so much to Commander Grant for all of the things that he does for our post home and for his Comrades and sisters in the VFW. Please, take time to tell him "thank you" and congratulations on his new office.   

"All VFW members and veterans are encouraged to participate in as many events as they can. "We honor the dead by helping the living".     Still Serving,  Jesse M. Grant, Commander

 

**A special thank you and congratulations to Comrade Jason Pummer for his appointment as Bingo Chairman. His selfless service should stand as an inspiration to us all.

**Thank you to all of the Ladie's Auxiliary members who help every weekend at Bingo.

**Thank you to all the volunteers who help at Bingo. Without them we wouldn't have the things we have, be able to do the things we do and we wouldn't be able to help those who need us. It seems most times we have volunteers who aren't even affiliated with the post.

**Thank you to Sr. Vice Commander Marvin Cable for our Quarterly Newsletter. He does everything but the printing and he makes sure that gets done and he gets them mailed out. We are fortunate and honored to have him with us and for taking on that duty. If you have any bits of news or information you'd like to have put in the newsletter or if you aren't getting the newsletter and would like too, just let Sr. Vice Commander Cable or Commander Grant know. 
 
**Take time or make time to visit our nursing homes and hospitals. It's a great feeling to just pop in and visit awhile. You may well be the only visitor to someone. And please, if you will, take a few moments to call a veteran, or a widow, widower or kin of a brother/sister veteran. The voice they hear may be a light to their soul, and it will let them know that we are always here for them and they are surely not forgotten.
 
**Let's each keep VFW membership in mind and at hand. VFW is here for veterans and family's thereof. We make the un-obtainable, obtainable.

 
** If there is any item you would like to see here, remember it or write it down and get it to me, Comrade Vaughn and I'll see about getting it here. You're comments are most welcome.   
"Pro Deo, Pro Patri!"

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VFW POST 9281 NEWS AND VIEWS/Sr. Vice Commander Marvin Cable, Editor /SUMMER 2008

Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 06:59 PM

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NEWS & VIEWS is a publication of Omar Buchanan VFW Post 9281. It is published Quarterly in March, June, September, and December. We welcome comments and suggestions of all our members. Send them to: Attention Commander Grant, P.O. Box 1882, Bryson City NC 28713

New mailing address for Post 9281

The mailing address for our post has changed. The new address in PO Box 1882. Please make a note of it. Everyone who has a key to the old PO Box needs to turn them in as soon as possible.

Upcoming meetings of Post 9281. Mark your calendar now.

Summer meetings of Post 9281 will be held on July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th. Meetings begin at 1930 with a pre meeting, pot luck dinner at 1830. Every member is encouraged to attend. Your participation is important in order to "Honor The Dead By Serving The Living". Your post home is located beside the Drivers License Examiners Office on Hwy. 19 North of Bryson City. Post phone number: 488- 3547. 

 New Officers for 2008 - 2009

Newly elected and some reelected officers for the 2008 - 2009 term were sworn in at the may meeting. Their term of service began with the swearing in of the State Commander on June 14th. Your officers are:

Post Commander       Jesse Grant

Sr. Vice Commander  Marvin Cable

Jr. Vice Commander  James Whitt

Quartermaster            Wayne Keener

Judge Advocate          Robert Ebert

Chaplain                      Robert Larsen

Surgeon                       Dockie Brendle

3 Year Trustee            Eric Vaughn

2 Year Trustee            Lawrence Becker

1 Year Trustee            William Hintz     

Installation of 2008 - 2009 Officers by District Commander Jerry Warren.

Dockie Brendle receives award for 32 years of continuous service to VFW.

Ballard Williamson presents a US Flag that was flown in Iraq to Post 9281.

 

Upcoming events of Post 9281.

Forth of July Post 9281 will open Freedom Fest at 1000 hours, with a Presentation of the Colors, a three round volley, The Star Spangled Banner, and patriotic readings. Our post will have a booth on Everett Street to distribute information about veterans, as well as raise funds by selling flags, poppies, T-shirts, and caps.

September 11th At 1900 hours, Post 9281 Honor Guard will honor Patriots Day with a Missing Man Ceremony. It will be held at the Veterans Monument in Bryson City.

 

Post 9281 Honor Guard provided graveside services for our recently fallen comrade:  Commander Eric Arnholdt, WW II Veteran.

 

BINGO Every Saturday night!

Early bird at 5:30, Regular bingo at 7:00. Fun, food, soft drinks, and cash prizes. We still need volunteers to assist with bingo. If you are willing to give a couple of hours of your time please contact our Bingo Chairman, Jason Pummer at 828-736-8277. 

 

 

 

 

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Vote and Get a Free Download

Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 03:47 PM

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(via VFW.org)

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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