Department of New Hampshire

General Orders #5 November 2009

Posted at 10:34 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders

DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

 GENERAL ORDERS # 5 NOVEMBER 2009

General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file

 

1)      COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING:  The next Council of Administration Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Marriott Court Yard, Nashua, N.H. beginning immediately following the Mid-Winter.  All members are welcome to attend. 

2)      Finance and Veterans Service Committee meetings at 9:00 AM.

 

2)  MID-WINTER CONFERENCE:  The Mid-Winter Conference will be on Saturday January 16, 2010 at the  Marriott Court Yard, Nashua, N.H. beginning at 9:00 am starting with registration at 8:30 am. 

 

3) EMT, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTER AWARDS: The time is quickly approaching for these award applications to be submitted to the Department office.  It is easier than you think to get an applicant.  Instead of searching on your own for a suitable applicant copy the application out of your Program Book and drop it off at your local Police Department, Fire Department or Ambulance Service. Ask them to submit an individual that meets the qualifications described on the application.  REMEMBER, applications must be in to the Department Chairman, James Clemons by December 15, 2009 for judging and presentation at the Loyalty Day program in Concord May, 2010.

 

4)   HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS PARTIES:  The up coming Christmas Parties are as follows: VAVS White River Junction, Vermont – December, 6, 2009,  New Hampshire Veterans Home, December 13, 2009 and VAVS Manchester, December 20, 2009. Arrival time for each Christmas Party is 12:30 PM.

 

5)    VETERANS IN THE CLASSROOM: VFW and Ladies Auxiliary VFW members are encouraged to volunteer in their schools to talk about their military and home front experiences to students.

 

6.) QUARTERMASTER'S BONDS:  Post Commanders shall see that the office of the Post Quartermaster is bonded in accordance with Section 703, National Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure. He or she shall also see that the Trustees Report of Audits are properly prepared and submitted each quarter as required by the National Constitution and By-Laws.

 

7.)   REQUEST FOR STATE OFFICERS:  Invitations to State Officers must be forwarded through channels to State Adjutant Dana Hussey.  For the record, verbal invitations extended to State Officers must also be backed up by a written request.  Unless formally requested through channels, invitations will not be considered.  As a matter of courtesy, please give the State Headquarters a minimum of two weeks to make the requested assignments.

 

8.) ATTENTION DEPUTY INSPECTORS:  The job of the Deputy Inspector is very important. To perform it properly, you must know the VFW rules and regulations, be familiar with the VFW programs, understand the accounting and reporting procedures; and have the time and dedication to do the job right. PLAN YOUR INSPECTIONS, and notify the Post Commander, Adjutant, and Quartermaster in advance of your inspection. Prepare a schedule and give each Post ample warning as to when you will be present so that the specified Post books and records will be available. 

“Please make it your ‘Goal’ to be 100% inspected by December 2009.”

           

9.)   VOICE OF DEMOCRACY THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Voice of Democracy program has been selected by Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell. The theme is: "Does America still have Heroes?...." Note: Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

10.)  PATRIOTS PEN THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Patriots Pen Program has been selected by  Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell.  The theme is:  “When Is The Right Time To Honor Our Military Heroes?” Note:  Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

 

11.)  VETERANS DAY: Posts are urged to start planning suitable programs now for the observance of Veterans Day, November 11, 2009 (See Section 223, Manual of Procedure). Order your Buddy Poppies for Veterans Day now, $110.00 per thousand. It is the DAV’s turn this year to do the program at the Veterans Cemetery on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

 

12.) EASTERN CONFERENCE:  The Eastern States Conference will be November 13-15, 2009 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Room rate is $90.00 plus 10.5% tax for a single or double. To make a reservation call 443-856-4557 or toll free at 800-638-2100 and say you are with the VFW. Banquets are $45.00 per person, send your check to State Quartermaster Bill Champagne, PO Box 1440, Concord, NH 03302. Menu choice is Ham or Chicken, each comes with a 3oz. Maryland crab cake. When placing your order please specify Ham or Chicken.

 

13.) DISTRICT MEETING ASSIGNMENTS:

NOVEMBER:

15:  District #2   North Haverhill    1:00 pm  State Sr. Vice Commander, Dave Ouellette

22:  District #4   Bristol                 10:00 am State Chaplain, Greg Lynch

DECEMBER:

05: District #7 Xmas Party Derry    6:00pm     State Commander, Ron Miller

 

 14.) TEACHER OF THE YEAR:  Judging should start by November 2^nd and winners should be forwarded to the District Chairperson by November 15^th, 2009. District winners must be forwarded to Department Chairman, Bruce Carbone by December 15^th, 2009. Department winners will be forwarded to National Headquarters by January 15^th, 2010. Nominees will be from the following grade levels:  K- 5,

 6-8, and 9-12. Let’s recognize our teachers for promoting Citizenship Programs throughout their respective grade levels.  Send entrys to: Bruce Carbone, Chairman, NHVFW Americanism, 27B So Winchester St.

Swanzey, NH  03446.

 

15.) DEADLINE:  The deadline for information going into the General Orders is the 20^th of each month.  Send all requests to State Adjutant - Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025. Adjutant contact info is: Phone: 603-335-5923, Fax: 603-335-5936 and Cell: 603-557-6452.

 

              

Dana E. Hussey                                                               Roland E. Miller

State Adjutant                                                            State Commander

Bring “EM” All Home

Department of New Hampshire General Orders October 2009

Posted at 08:15 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders

DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

VETERANS OF FOREIGN

General Orders 4  October 2009

General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file

 

 1) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING:  The next Council of Administration Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Marriott Court Yard, Nashua, N.H. beginning at 10:00 AM.  All members are welcome to attend.  Finance and Veterans Service Committee meetings at 9:00 AM.

 

2) STATE COMMANDER / PRESIDENT’S TESTIMONIAL:  We will be honoring our State Commander and President on October 17, 2009 with a gala event at the Marriott Court Yard in Nashua, NH.  If you would like to show your appreciation for our Commander and Presidents leadership, you may send your donations for Sue Clement to Donna Fischer, 4 Warton Road, Nashua, NH 03062 and for Ron Miller send to Dave Ouellette, 17 Pinewood Drive, Pelham, NH 03076.  

 

3) TESTIMONIAL BANQUET:  Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell has assigned past Commander-in-Chief Ed Banas as the National Representative for the joint Commander/President Testimonial, October 17, 2009. To order banquet tickets please send a check for $35.00 per person to Russ Gora, Quartermaster, Post 5791, 15 Bockes Rd., Hudson, NH 03051

 

4) MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY: Sunday October 19, 2009 is “Make a Difference Day”, Posts and Ladies Auxiliaries should promote a family volunteer type activity, an activity that addresses the needs of their communities.

 

5.)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP:  The Board of Trustees of the Life Membership Fund are pleased to announce Life Member dues payments for all Life Member plans effective with the 2009 dues year for Posts were issued on or about September 15, 2009, for all Life Members recorded by Aug. 31, 2009.

 

6.)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FORMS:  Forms used for life membership are in the Post Quartermaster Direct Dues Manual.  These forms are the Life Membership Transmittal (Form LMT) and the National Life Membership Installment Payment Plan (Form LMI-101).  Use the Member Change Request (Form MCR) to report a life member transfer, request a replacement life member card, or to report the death of a life member.

 

7.) QUARTERMASTER'S BONDS:  Post Commanders shall see that the office of the Post Quartermaster is bonded in accordance with Section 703, National Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure. He or she shall also see that the Trustees Report of Audits are properly prepared and submitted each quarter as required by the National Constitution and By-Laws.

 

8.)   REQUEST FOR STATE OFFICERS:  Invitations to State Officers must be forwarded through channels to State Adjutant Dana Hussey.  For the record, verbal invitations extended to State Officers must also be backed up by a written request.  Unless formally requested through channels, invitations will not be considered.  As a matter of courtesy, please give the State Headquarters a minimum of two weeks to make the requested assignments.

  

9.) ATTENTION DEPUTY INSPECTORS:  The job of the Deputy Inspector is very important. To perform it properly, you must know the VFW rules and regulations, be familiar with the VFW programs, understand the accounting and reporting procedures; and have the time and dedication to do the job right. PLAN YOUR INSPECTIONS, and notify the Post Commander, Adjutant, and Quartermaster in advance of your inspection. Prepare a schedule and give each Post ample warning as to when you will be present so that the specified Post books and records will be available. 

“Please make it your ‘Goal’ to be 100% inspected by December 2009.”

           

10.)   VOICE OF DEMOCRACY THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Voice of Democracy program has been selected by Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell. The theme is: "Does America still have Heroes?...." Note: Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

 

11.)  PATRIOTS PEN THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Patriots Pen Program has been selected by  Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell.  The theme is:  “When Is The Right Time To Honor Our Military Heroes?” Note:  Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

 

12.)  VETERANS DAY: Posts are urged to start planning suitable programs now for the observance of Veterans Day, November 11, 2009 (See Section 223, Manual of Procedure). Order your Buddy Poppies for Veterans Day now, $110.00 per thousand. It is the DAV’s turn this year to do the program at the Veterans Cemetery on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

 

13.) PROGRAM REPORTING:  All Program reports need to be reported directly to the State Adjutant.  Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025.  

 

14.) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:  The presence, dispensation and/or consumption of alcoholic  beverages in the meeting rooms during Post, District and Department meetings is completely unacceptable and any such practice known to exist shall be terminated.

 

15.) POST RESERVE: Attention is directed to Section 218, Manuel of Procedure, which mandates Post Quartermasters to maintain a dues reserve fund to which shall be credited not less than one-half of the Post’s part of the current year’s (2009) dues paid by each member prior to July 1, 2008, except dues remitted by the Post. No Post Quartermaster shall disburse nor shall an obligation be incurred against this fund until after July 1, 2009, at which time it shall be transferred to the Post’s general fund and be available for expenditure.

 

16.) EASTERN CONFERENCE:  The Eastern States Conference will be November 13-15, 2009 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Room rate is $90.00 plus 10.5% tax for a single or double. To make a reservation call 443-856-4557 or toll free at 800-638-2100 and say you are with the VFW. Banquets are $45.00 per person, send your check to State Quartermaster Bill Champagne, PO Box 1440, Concord, NH 03302. Menu choice is Ham or Chicken, each comes with a 3oz. Maryland crab cake. When placing your order please specify Ham or Chicken.

  

17.) DISTRICT MEETING ASSIGNMENTS:

 

             OCTOBER:

04:  District #3   Union            1:00 pm             State Sr. Vice Commander, Dave Ouellette

18:  District #5   Fitzwilliam   10:00 am            State Jr. Vice Commander, Paul Lloyd

25:  District #1   Lancaster       10:00 am           State Jr. Vice Commander, Paul Lloyd

25:  District #7   Raymond       10:00 am             

 

 18.) TEACHER OF THE YEAR:  Judging should start by November 2^nd and winners should be forwarded to the District Chairperson by November 15^th, 2009. District winners must be forwarded to Department Chairman, Bruce Carbone by December 15^th, 2009. Department winners will be forwarded to National Headquarters by January 15^th, 2010. Nominees will be from the following grade levels:  K- 5,

 6-8, and 9-12. Let’s recognize our teachers for promoting Citizenship Programs throughout their respective grade levels.  Send entrys to: Bruce Carbone, Chairman, NHVFW Americanism, 27B So Winchester St.

Swanzey, NH  03446.

 

19.) VETERANS HOME REQUEST:    Comrades;   The New Hampshire Veterans Home is looking for donations of individually wrapped candies.  (ie.  three musketeers, snickers, milky way.  etc.)  This candy would be for the residents to give to the children who trick or treat at the home every year.  According to the volunteer staff, there are usually about a hundred kids or more.  If you want to help in this project, bring the bags of candy to the CofA on the 17th of October or give them to a council member or person who you know is going to attend.  I will then take them to the volunteer meeting on the 26th of October and give them to the home.  I know this is short notice, but it is a worthy cause to help out our fellow veterans at the home.  Any questions please feel free to call me at 335-1658 or 534-3073.  Thank you, John J Calo, PDC

 

 

20.) DEADLINE:  The deadline for information going into the General Orders is the 20^th of each month.  Send all requests to State Adjutant - Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025. Adjutant contact info is: Phone: 603-335-5923, Fax: 603-335-5936 and Cell: 603-557-6452.

 

 

 

                                                                                                              

 

Dana E. Hussey                                                                           Roland E. Miller

State Adjutant                                                                           State Commander

 

 

Bring “EM” All Home

 

General Orders #3 September 2009

Posted at 07:53 AM on Friday, September 4, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders

General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file

 1) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING:  The next Council of Administration Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Marriott Court Yard, Nashua, N.H. beginning at 10:00 AM.  All members are welcome to attend.  Finance and Veterans Service Committee meetings at 9:00 AM.

2) PATRIOT DAY:  Per Presidential Proclamation, September 11, 2009, is designated as “Patriot Day.” The President requests that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff (sunrise to sunset) and a moment of silence be observed in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on that day due to terrorist attacks on the US.

3) ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT MEETINGS:  Post Commanders are reminded to look at Sec. 218 of the Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure, District Meetings:  The Post Commander or his representative shall attend all regularly called District meetings. Failure without just cause to perform this duty shall result in removal from office.

4) RESOLUTIONS:  A resume of resolutions adopted at the 110th National Convention, Phoenix, Arizona, will be printed in the October VFW Magazine.

5.)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP:  The Board of Trustees of the Life Membership Fund are pleased to announce Life Member dues payments for all Life Member plans effective with the 2008 dues year for Posts will be issued on or about September 15, 2009, for all Life Members recorded by Aug. 31, 2009.

6.)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FORMS:  Forms used for life membership are in the Post Quartermaster Direct Dues Manual.  These forms are the Life Membership Transmittal (Form LMT) and the National Life Membership Installment Payment Plan (Form LMI-101).  Use the Member Change Request (Form MCR) to report a life member transfer, request a replacement life member card, or to report the death of a life member.

7.) QUARTERMASTER'S BONDS:  Post Commanders shall see that the office of the Post Quartermaster is bonded in accordance with Section 703, National Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure. He or she shall also see that the Trustees Report of Audits are properly prepared and submitted each quarter as required by the National Constitution and By-Laws.

8.)  POST OFFICERS:  Attention of incoming Post Officers is directed to Section 218, Manual of Procedure, which outlines the duties of their various offices.

9.)   REQUEST FOR STATE OFFICERS:  Invitations to State Officers must be forwarded through channels to State Adjutant Dana Hussey.  For the record, verbal invitations extended to State Officers must also be backed up by a written request.  Unless formally requested through channels, invitations will not be considered.  As a matter of courtesy, please give the State Headquarters a minimum of two weeks to make the requested assignments.


 

GENERAL ORDERS #2                                PAGE TWO

10 ATTENTION DEPUTY INSPECTORS:  The job of the Deputy Inspector is very important. To               perform it properly, you must know the VFW rules and regulations, be familiar with the VFW programs, understand the accounting and reporting procedures; and have the time and dedication to do the job right. PLAN YOUR INSPECTIONS, and notify the Post Commander, Adjutant, and Quartermaster in advance of your inspection. Prepare a schedule and give each Post ample warning as to when you will be present so that the specified Post books and records will be available. 
“Please make it your ‘Goal’ to be 100% inspected by December 2009.”
   
11.)   VOICE OF DEMOCRACY THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Voice of Democracy program has been selected by Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell. The theme is: "Does America still have Heroes?...." Note: Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

12.)  PATRIOTS PEN THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Patriots Pen Program has been selected by  Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell.  The theme is:  “When Is The Right Time To Honor Our Military Heroes?” Note:  Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

13.)  STATE COMMANDER / PRESIDENT’S TESTIMONIAL:  We will be honoring our State Commander and President on October 17, 2009 with a gala event at the Marriott Court Yard in Nashua, NH.  If you would like to show your appreciation for our Commander and Presidents leadership, you may send your donations for Sue Clement to Donna Fischer, 4 Warton Road, Nashua, NH 03062 and for Ron Miller send to Dave Ouellette, 17 Pinewood Drive, Pelham, NH 03076. Hotel and Banquet info will be in the next General Orders.

14.) PROGRAM REPORTING:  All Program reports need to be reported directly to the State Adjutant.  Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025. 

15.) POW / MIA DAY:   The POW/MIA Remembrance Vigil will held on Sept. 19th (Sat.), at the State Veterans Cemetery. At this ceremony, sponsored by the Department of New Hampshire VFW, and it's Ladies Auxiliary, we will be remembering former POW's interred at the Veterans Cemetery, as well as ALL POW's/MIA's. This Vigil should last approx. 1(one) hour, and will start at 11:00AM. Following the ceremony, ALL are invited to the Franklin VFW,(8 miles from Cemetery) for a luncheon.
Our Guest speaker will be Robert "Bob" Brudno. He is the brother of former POW (VN) (deceased) Alan Brudno (USAF). Both Bob and his wife are instrumental in the POW families organization. His wife was one of the designers of the POW flag

16.) HOMECOMING "TOMMY TRADEWELL”: The Department of Wisconsin, welcomes     you and sincerely hopes you will join "The Homecoming Celebration" they have planned for National Commander-In-Chief Tommy Tradewell, on September 10-13,2009 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Contact State Adjutant Dana Hussey for further information.

17.) HOMECOMING "JAN TITTLE”:  The Department of South Carolina welcomes you and sincerely hopes you will join "The Homecoming Celebration" they have planned to honor National President Jan Tittle, on September 17-20, 2009 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Contact State Adjutant Dana Hussey for further information.





GENERAL ORDERS #2                                         PAGE THREE

18.) EASTERN CONFERENCE:  The Eastern States Conference will be November 13-15, 2009 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Room rate is $90.00 plus 10.5% tax for a single or double. To make a reservation call 443-856-4557 or toll free at 800-638-2100 and say you are with the VFW. Banquets are $45.00 per person, send your check to State Quartermaster Bill Champagne, PO Box 1440, Concord, NH 03302. Menu choice is Ham or Chicken, each comes with a 3oz. Maryland crab cake. When placing your order please specify Ham or Chicken.

19.) DISTRICT MEETING ASSIGNMENTS:

SEPTEMBER:

13:  District #4   Concord           10:00 am         State Jr. Vice Commander, Paul Lloyd
27: District  #6   Nashua            10:00 am         State Jr. Vice Commander, Paul Lloyd

OCTOBER:
04:  District #3   Union            1:00 pm         State Sr. Vice Commander, Dave Ouellette
18:  District #5   Fitzwilliam            10:00 am         State Jr. Vice Commander, Paul Lloyd
25:  District #1   Lancaster                 10:00 am         State Jr. Vice Commander, Paul Lloyd
25:  District #7   TBD                      10:00 am     

20.)  ROSTER BOOK CHANGES:  Pg.32 Change day and time of meeting for Alstead Post 4354 to 2nd Sunday at 2:30 pm. Pg. 43 Change time of meeting of Salem Post 8546 from 7:30 to 7:00 pm. Pg. 43 Change Quartermaster of Lee Post 10676 to William A. Arnold, 18 Briallia Circle, Newmarket, NH 03857-2194, Phone: 603-659-8531.

21.) `REGISTRATION 110TH NATIONAL CONVENTION: The following posts have failed to register a delegate to the 110th National Convention. Lancaster Post 3041, Whitefield post 10675, Alton post 11163, Contoocook post 11490, Keene post 799 and Londonderry post 8179. These posts are in arrears and in violation of National Bylaws Section 213.

22.) DEADLINE:  The deadline for information going into the General Orders is the 20th of each month.  Send all requests to State Adjutant - Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025. Adjutant contact info is: Phone: 603-335-5923, Fax: 603-335-5936 and Cell: 603-557-6452.




   

Dana E. Hussey                            Roland E. Miller
State Adjutant                                  State Commander


Bring “EM” All Home

Department of New Hampshire General Orders #2 August 2009

Posted at 10:44 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders

GENERAL ORDERS # 2                     AUGUST 2009

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME –FIRE PIT

Genera Orders 2 August 2009

Posted at 10:31 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders

DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

 

GENERAL ORDERS # 2                     AUGUST 2009

General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file

 

With the completion of a successful year and an enjoyable Convention in Shelburne, a new year is underway. For the benefit of newly elected and appointed officers, the General Orders are designed to keep you and your membership informed of activities at National and State levels and to provide answers to questions you may be asked during your year.  They are prepared and mailed to reach you the first week of each month. Best wishes for a most successful year.

 

1) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING:  The next Council of Administration Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2009 at the Marriott Court Yard, Nashua, N.H. beginning at 10:00 AM.  All members are welcome to attend.  Finance and Veterans Service Committee meetings at 9:00 AM.

 

2) DISTRICT MEETING DATES:   District Commander's are reminded to submit meeting dates to the Department Adjutant’s Office A.S.A.P. to ensure Department representation at your meeting.

 

3) ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT MEETINGS:  Post Commanders are reminded to look at Sec. 218 of the Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure, District Meetings:  The Post Commander or his representative shall attend all regularly called District meetings. Failure without just cause to perform this duty shall result in removal from office.

 

4) ADVANCE REGISTRATION - VFW NATIONAL CONVENTION:      Section 222 of the National Constitution and By-laws requires each Post to register at least one (1) delegate to the VFW National Convention in advance of the Convention.  Advance registration to the 110th National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona is $10.00.  All advance registrations should be mailed to the Quartermaster General at National Headquarters, 406 W.34th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111.

 

5.)   ROSTER BOOK CHANGES:  Page 1. Jr. Vice Commander- phone is 715-5402 and fax: 715-5413, Quartermaster-phone; 603-856-7860, fax: 603-856-7861, E-mail: champanh@comcast.net and nhvfw@comcast.net  no cell phone or e-mail cell. Page 2, Surgeon Charlie Mooskian E-mail: .com instead of .net, change phone to 635-3393 and add cell: 978-828-3919, Page 5, Loyalty Day Chairman Rick Angwin, 9 Maple St. Concord, NH 03301, phone: 225-5330, Page 13, Change home phone for Beth Kimball to 603-948-2186, Page 30, District 5 Commander – Conrad Perreault, 177 Pako Ave., Keene, NH 03431, phone:352-5360, cell: 209-1278, Sr. Vice Commander, Clarence Nelson, 185 Sprague Rd., Richmond, NH 03470, phone: 239-7460, Jr. Vice Commander, Lennie Weeks, 652 Forest Road, Greenfield, NH 03047, phone: 547-2206, Adjutant, William Russell, 31 Toofs Drive, Winchester, NH 03470, phone: 239-8773, Quartermaster, Ernest Paight, 15 Chapel St. Winchester, NH 03470, 239-6016, Page 38, Change Hollis mailing address to PO Box 1012, Hollis, NH 03049, Change Hollis meetings to 3^rd Sunday of month,  meeting time is 7PM April – September and 2PM October –March. Change Hollis Service Officer phone number to 791-0248.

If there are any other changes please let me know.

 

6.) QUARTERMASTER'S BONDS:  Post Commanders shall see that the office of the Post Quartermaster is bonded in accordance with Section 703, National Constitution and By-Laws and Manual of Procedure. He or she shall also see that the Trustees Report of Audits are properly prepared and submitted each quarter as required by the National Constitution and By-Laws.

7.)  POST OFFICERS:  Attention of incoming Post Officers is directed to Section 218, Manual of Procedure, which outlines the duties of their various offices.

 

8.)  QUARTERMASTER BONDS ARE NOW DUE:  Checks must be made payable to the Department of New Hampshire VFW, send check to Department Quartermaster, PO Box 1440, Concord, NH 03302  no later than August 31, 2009. The Commander of each unit shall be responsible for the proper and adequate bonding of all accountable officers in his/her unit.

 

"All Inspection Report Discrepancies this year were for Quartermasters that had Bonds of insufficient amount".  We need to correct this problem.

 

Note: Liquid Assets are defined as cash on hand/in the bank and other negotiable instruments readily convertible into cash.  The Quartermaster should be bonded in the amount of the liquid assets to which he individually has access.

 

9.)  NATIONAL CONVENTION CREDENTIALS:  Post Commanders and Adjutants will see that credentials for duly elected delegates to the National Convention are properly filled out and turned over to the proper representatives of the Post prior to their departure to the National Convention. Posts that have not sent in a Post Election Report form listing officers for 2009-2010 will not receive credentials for the National Convention.

           

10.) 2010 POST QUARTERMASTER KITS WITH MEMBERSHIP CARD AND SUPPLIES:   Quartermasters Kits have been or are in the process of being mailed to Post Quartermasters that have sent in a Report of Election form. The first mailing of these kits was made during the last part of July.

 

11.) 2010 DUES RENEWAL NOTICES:  The first dues renewal notice mailing is underway and is being sent to 2009 members of record, except members whose dues were received after April 1.  They will get the first notice in January.

 

12.)  POST DEVELOPMENTS:   July marks the beginning of the 2009-2010 Post Membership year.  Posts are urged to submit "Shotgun Mailing" requests to Department Headquarters as soon as possible. Remember, the Shotgun Mailer has proven to be the easiest and most successful method of recruiting new members.  Note: Cost is $260.00 per thousand during the sale dates of July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 unless otherwise authorized. 

 

13.)   BY-LAWS AND ROSTER:  The new Program and Roster Books for 2009-2010 has been mailed  to All Department Officers, Post Commanders, Adjutants and Quartermasters...Please check the Roster for any corrections that may be needed.  Send any corrections to the Department Adjutant’s Office as  soon as possible.

14.) HOMECOMING "TOMMY TRADEWELL”: The Department of Wisconsin, welcomes you and sincerely hopes you will join "The Homecoming Celebration" they have planned for National Commander-In-Chief Tommy Tradewell, on September 10-13,2009 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Contact State Adjutant Dana Hussey for further information

15.) HOMECOMING "JAN TITTLE”:  The Department of South Carolina welcomes you and sincerely hopes you will join "The Homecoming Celebration" they have planned to honor National President Jan Tittle, on September 17-20, 2009 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Contact State Adjutant Dana Hussey for further information. 

16.) STATE COMMANDER’S SPECIAL PROJECT:

NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME –FIRE PITT

 State Commander Roland Miller has chosen a Fire Pitt at the New Hampshire Veterans Home as his Special Project this year. There is a renovation project under way at the Veterans Home to benefit the residents and part of that renovation is the Fire Pitt. For more information or to organize a fundraiser call State Chairman John Calo at 335-1658.

 

17.)   VOICE OF DEMOCRACY THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Voice of Democracy program has been selected by Sr. Vice Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell. The theme is: "Does America still have Heroes?...." Note: Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

 

18.)  PATRIOTS PEN THEME: The 2009-2010 theme for the Patriots Pen Program has been selected by Sr. Vice Commander-in-Chief Glen Gardner.  The theme is:  “When Is The Right Time To Honor Our Military Heroes?” Note:  Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2009.

 

19.) POW / MIA DAY:   POW/MIA day September 19, 2009. Recognition day will be on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Veterans Cemetery, Boscowan, NH.  We are looking forward to an exceptional turn out.  There will be a vigil for POW/MIA followed by a luncheon hosted by the Franklin VFW. This day is in honor of all former POW/MIA and to commemorate those that are still missing.

There will be more info in the next General Orders.

 

20.) DEADLINE:  The deadline for information going into the General Orders is the 20^th of each month.  Send all requests to State Adjutant - Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025. Adjutant contact info is: Phone: 603-335-5923, Fax: 603-335-5936 and Cell: 603-557-6452.

 

21.) EASTERN CONFERENCE:  The Eastern States Conference will be November 13-15, 2009 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Room rate is $90.00 plus 10.5% tax for a single or double. To make a reservation call 443-856-4557 or toll free at 800-638-2100 and say you are with the VFW. Banquets are $45.00 per person, send your check to State Quartermaster Bill Champagne, PO Box 1440, Concord, NH 03302. Menu choice is Ham or Chicken, each comes with a 3oz. Maryland crab cake. When placing your order please specify Ham or Chicken.

 

Dana E. Hussey                                                                           Roland E. Miller

State Adjutant                                                                           State Commander

 

 

Bring “EM” All Home

 

 

Department of New Hampshire General Orders #1 July 09

Posted at 10:02 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders

GENERAL ORDERS # 1    JULY 2009
General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file
1) Having been elected State Commander and having been installed in office in
accordance with the by-laws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States, I hereby assume command of the Department of New Hampshire,
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

2) At the 89th Annual State Convention of the Department of New Hampshire,
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. held in Shelburne, NH on June 19-21,2009
the following officers were elected or appointed and duly installed and will be
accorded the recognition due them:

Commander             Roland Miller
Sr.Vice                      David Ouellette
Jr. Vice                     Paul Lloyd
Quartermaster         William Champagne
Judge Advocate       Robert Madigan
Surgeon                   Charles Mooskian
Chaplain                  Greg Lynch
Past State Cmdr     John Rubery
Inspector                 John Cesana
District #1               Daniel Greenlaw
District #2               Darwin Beeman
District #3               James Golden
District #4               Woody Freeman
District #5               Conrad Perreault
District #6              Kevin McKeating
District #7              Richard Tripp

3) All previous appointments are hereby canceled and I declare them null and void.

4) The following appointments are hereby announced:
Adjutant:                Dana Hussey
Chief of Staff:        Billy Joe Floyd
Service Officer:    John Barrett
Americanism:       Bruce Carbone
Buddy Poppy:       Gregory Lynch
Comm. Activities: William Champagne
Loyalty Day:          Rick Angwin
Membership:         Paul Lloyd
Safety:                  James Clemons
Voice of Democracy:    Eugene Pawlik, Sr.
Youth Activities:     Michael Annis
Empl./ Pref.:          John Barrett
Grass Roots:         Paul Lloyd
Historian:                Jack Cantara
Homeless Veterans:    Donald DuHamel
Hospital:                 Charles Mooskian
Life Membership:   Dave Ouellette
M.O.C. Liaison:      Roland Miller
NH Nursing Scholarship: Kevin McKeating
NH Veterans Home:  John Calo
O.T.I.:                     Dana Hussey
P.A.C.:                    Paul Chevalier
Publicity:                 Charles Ringleben
State Color Guard:  Nashua Post 483
Testimonial Chairman:    Paul Chevalier
VAVS Manchester:   TBA
VAVS White River VT:    Dale Pierson
Special Project/NH Veterans Home: John Calo

ALL-STATE JUDGES:
Chairman:    Michael Annis
Members  PSC John Calo
                 PSC John Lilly
                 PSC Billy Joe Floyd
                 Greg Lynch

BUDGET COMMITTEE:
Chairman:    PSC John Rubery
Members Commander Roland Miller
                Sr. Vice Dave Ouellette
                Jr. Vice Paul Lloyd
                PSC John Calo
                PSC Kevin McKeating

DEPUTY INSPECTORS:
District Commanders will serve as Deputy Inspectors.


"START PLANNING YOUR 2010 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TODAY"

EASTERN STATES CONFERENCE DELEGATES:
State Commander:                  Roland Miller
State Sr. Vice Commander:    Dave Ouellette
State Jr. Vice Commander :    Paul Lloyd
Past State Commander:         John Rubery
Past State Commander:         Dana Hussey, PSC

FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:    John Calo
Member:    Roland Miller
                  Dave Ouellette
                  Paul Lloyd
                 John Rubery
                 Billy Joe Floyd

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:    Paul Chevalier

NATIONAL HOME COMMITTEE:
Chairman:    Dana Hussey
Co-Chairman:    Paul Lloyd

P.O.W. / M.I.A. COMMITTEE:
Chairman;    Bruce Carbone

AWARDS COMMITTEE
SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman:  Donald Caron
Member:    Dana Hussey
                  Al Sabatini
                  Mike Annis
                  Robert Madigan
                 John Rubery

VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE:
Chairman:    Billy Joe Floyd
Member:    John Calo
                  James Golden
                  Bruce Carbone
                  Kevin McKeating

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT #1
EUGENE PAWLIK, SR.

NATIONAL CONVENTION HOSPITALITY ROOM:
Chairman:    Greg Lynch

STATE OUTING
Chairman:    John Lilly

National Military Service: Eugene A. Pawlik, Sr.
(UpLink, Unmet Needs and Military Assistance Programs)

5)    CLARIFICATION; For purposes of clarification, we do not operate as a men's
organization or a ladies organization, but as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
and its Ladies Auxiliary.

6)    REQUEST FOR DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Request for a Department
Representative for a special event must be submitted in writing to the Department Adjutant, PO
Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868-6025 or e-mail danavfw(5).metrocast.net

7)    OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL: The Department of New Hampshire "Officers
Training School" meeting will be held August 1, 2009 at Hudson Post 5791, Hudson, NH. All
Post and District Commanders will get briefings on the National Membership Program,
Recruiting, Program Reporting, our Washington and Kansas City Headquarters. Registration
starts at 8:30AM and classes start at 9:00AM. The emphasis should be on having every
Department, District and Post Officer attend this most important OTI. What you learn will be for
the benefit of your Post and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
There will also be specialized training for Post Service Officers by John Barrett and information sharing with the Men's Auxiliary should they care to attend.

8) STATE QUARTERMASTER:   The new State Quartermaster is William Champagne, PO
Box 1440, Concord, NH 03302. Phone lines are being installed as of this printing. Bill can be
reached at E-mail: nhvfw@,comcastnet Cell: 603-856-5063 or Cell E-mail:
rihvzw@blackberrv.net.
9) JOINT STATE OUTING: The State Picnic/Joint Outing is July 18, 2009 at the Littleton
VFW. Tickets are $15.00 per person and should be requested from Chairman: John Lilly at PO
Box 473, Franklin, NH 03235 or call 934-5561.

10)    COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION: The next Council of Administration meeting will
be July 19,2009 at 10:00AM at the Littleton VFW Post Home in Littleton, NH.
Finance and Veterans Service Committees will be at 9:00AM.

Department of New Hampshire General Orders #1

Posted at 10:43 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 by New Hampshire Blog Master in General Orders