VFW NH District 7

"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video

Posted at 01:33 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by dist7

Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011.  Our thanks to all who participated in the production.  Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks.  And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!

VA News Highlights

Posted at 08:03 AM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by dist7

Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days.  Click the links to read the full stories.

Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs.

VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records.

VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits.

VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure - Veterans who served aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships operating on the waters of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, may be eligible to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation for 14 medical conditions associated with presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.

The American Veteran - July 2011

Posted at 11:27 PM on Monday, July 25, 2011 by dist7

(via The Pentagon Channel)

Veterans Crisis Line

Posted at 12:19 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by dist7

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is unique because all of our members have served overseas in a combat zone. Our nation is in debt to all of those who served, and we understand that returning home and reintegrating into society can cause stress in many aspects of life. Because of this, VFW is participating in a campaign with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase awareness of the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1). 

The campaign revolves around the confidential Veterans Crisis Line (formerly the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline), establishing a unique identity designed to lower the threshold for Veterans and their families to make that critical call for help. 

The line, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, has answered more than 390,000 calls and has made more than 13,000 life-saving rescues since its launch. 

The campaign is a national outreach effort to increase awareness and use of the confidential Veterans Crisis Line and online chat service, support and promote broader VA suicide prevention efforts, and promote help-seeking behaviors among Veterans.

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District 6 VOD and Patriot's Pen Baquet

Posted at 01:18 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2011 by dist7

The District 6 VOD Baquet was held on March 27th at the Alpine Club in Manchester NH.  Here are Photos from the event.  Photos taken by Andrew Seremeth.

Event started with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Master of Ceremonies

The table for the winners was graced by a beautiful Patriotic Place setting.

Ladies Auxiliary Soloist led the attendees in the National Anthem

The banquet was well attended.

The Department Commander, State Senior Vice Commander, and Past Department Commander also attended 

Here is the winners table

The winners had an opportunity to have the photos taken with family members.

Here is 1st Place Voice of Democracy winner Sonia Iosim and family member.

Here is 2nd Place Voice of Democracy Winner Alexandra Conway and family members.

Here is 4th Place Voice of Democracy Winner Halley Moll and Family members.

Here is 4th Place Voice of Democracy Winner Jim Delahunty and family members.

Here is Patriot's Pen 1st Place Winner Ciara Mann and Family Members.

Here is the Voice of Demoracy trophy which will be displayed at 1st Place winner Sonia Iosim high school for a year.

1st Place Winner Sonia Iosim receives here award from: District Commander Lewis Chipola, Post 8214 Ladies Auxiliary President Lorranie Sawyer, District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frehette

District 6 2nd Place Vooice of Democracy Winner Alexandra Conway District 6 Commander Lewis Chipola and District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechette

District 6 3rd Place Voice of Democracy Winner Rachel Bevill, Disrict 6 Commander Lewis Chipola, District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechette and Post 8641 Commander Max Quayle

District 6 4th Place winner Halley Moll, District 6 Commander Lewis Chipola, District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechette and Post 8401 Commander John Koehler

4th Place Voice of Democracy Winner Jim Delahunty District 6 Commander Lewis Chipola Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechette and Post 8401 Commander John Koehler

District 6 1st Place Patriot's Pen Winner Ciara Mann, District 6 Commander Lewis Chipola, District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechette

District 6 Teacher of the Year award winner Patricia Lamontage, District 6 Commander Lewis Chipola, District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechett and Department of New Hampshire Commander Dave Ouellette representing the Pelham Post 10722

Citizen in Education Award Winner Selma Hoff, District 6 Commander Lewis Chipola, District 6 Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Frechette

District 6 1st Place VOD Winner Sonia Iosim reads her beautiful and meaning full essay.

District 6 Patriot's Pen 1st Place Winner Ciana Mann reads here touching essay.

Budget Proposal a Starting Point for VA

Posted at 12:52 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2011 by dist7

WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 15, 2011 — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appreciative of the funding increase President Obama proposed Monday for the Department of Veterans Affairs, but he has some serious concerns about proposed reductions in programs ranging from construction and infrastructure to medical and prosthetic research. 

"The VFW appreciates the proposed increase because it recognizes that the proper care and treatment of wounded and disabled veterans are ongoing costs of war," said Richard L. Eubank, who leads the 2.1 million-member VFW and its Auxiliaries.  "Our concern, however, is that the total discretionary request of almost $62 billion is just not enough for VA to improve all the programs and services on their watch." 

The proposed VA budget for fiscal year 2012 is $132.2 billion, of which $70.3 billion is for mandatory benefits such as disability compensation and pension.  The remaining $61.9 billion is discretionary funding, primarily for the Veterans Health Administration, which represents about a 10-percent increase over FY 2010 funding, but just 3 percent more than the proposed but never passed FY 2011 budget.   

In contrast, the Independent Budget recommends $65.3 billion, or 14.4 percent above 2010 levels and 8 percent about 2011.  The VFW coauthors the Independent Budget—now in its 25th year—with AMVETs, Disabled American Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans of America.  

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VFW Will Defeat Bachmann Plan

Posted at 08:25 AM on Monday, January 31, 2011 by dist7

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 28, 2011 — America's oldest and largest major combat veterans' organization announced it will do everything within its power to defeat a plan introduced by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) to cut $4.5 billion from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

"No way, no how, will we let this proposal get any traction in Congress," said Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the 2.1 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries.

On her website, the three-term congresswoman lists more than $400 billion in suggestions to cut federal spending.  The VA suggestion would cap increases to VA healthcare spending, and reduce disability compensation to account for Social Security Disability Insurance payments — in other words, an offset.  She says her plan is intended to generate discussion.

"The only discussion the VFW wants is to tell the congresswoman that her plan is totally out of step with America's commitment to our veterans," said Eubank, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore.

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