Veterans of Foreign Wars Department New Hampshire http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/ en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:32:29 -0500 Policlicks LLC GENERAL ORDERS # 11                                                                          MAY 2009 General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file   1)  MEMORIAL SERVICE: When you are requested to perform a service for a deceased veteran, it does not matter if he/she is not a member; he/she is still a veteran and honor the veteran by assisting with a service if at all possible.   2)  MEMORIAL DAY: Commanders on all levels should begin organizing their 2008 Memorial Day Buddy Poppy Campaign. (Promotional material was mailed to all Commanders last July). Every Post is urged to order your Buddy Poppies from Quartermaster, Dana Hussey for distribution at your Buddy Poppy Campaign.   3)   DISTRICT MEETING ASSIGNMENTS:              MAY 17 Charlestown Post 8497 1:00pm State Sr. Vice Commander Ron Miller 03 Hudson Post 5791 10:00am State Commander John Rubery 17 Milton Post 8393 10:00am State Jr. Vice Commander Dave Ouellette 17 Franklin Post 1698 10:00am State Sr. Vice Commander Ron Miller 17 Hinsdale Post 4234 10:00am State Chaplain Paul Lloyd 17 Derry Post 1617 10:00am State Inspector Don Caron 17 No. Stratford Post 5243 10:00am State Commander John Rubery   4) STATE CONVENTION: The State Convention will be held June 19-21, 2009 at the Town and Country Motor Inn, Shelburne, NH. Room rate will be $88.00 plus tax. Call today to reserve your room 1-800-325-4386.  Friday Luncheon will be Prime Rib for $17.00 per person. Dress Code for VFW white shirt no jacket. Saturday banquet is Surf and Turf for $28.00 per person. Dress Code is Jacket and Tie. Past State Commander’s Luncheon will be $15.00 again this year.  Dress code for Sunday installation is Blues and Grays.   To order Luncheon and Banquet tickets send check or money order to State Quartermaster Dana Hussey at PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868. Deadline for Luncheon and Banquet tickets is Friday June 12, 2009.   5) CONVENTION AD BOOK: Attention is called again to our Convention Ad Book Company, (Consult Tel-Communications)  is working hard to solicit ads for our book. It is imperative that Commanders inform those working at Post Homes and Canteens so they can be informed of their work. 6)  CONVENTION ADS:  We request that all Ads be submitted by May 9, 2009 to Quartermaster, Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, Rochester, NH 03868 and make checks payable to Department of NH VFW. Full Page - $100.00, Half Page - $50.00, Quarter Page - $25.00, Eighth Page - $15.00. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/27730/ Thu, 7 May 2009 03:22:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/27730/ April 3, 2009 PRESS RELEASE For more information contact Joel Gerson, 603-557-5846, or joelybug@mindspring.com Souhegan High Seniors Host Golf Tournament to Support Troops Tee off for Troops, a charity golf tournament at the Amherst Country Club set to support "Homes for our Troops" Amherst, NH- On April 30th, 2009, Souhegan High seniors Joel Gerson and Ashley Hill will be hosting Tee Off For Troops, A golf tournament to raise money for the charity, Homes for our Troops. The two students are doing this as part of a graduation requirement, called a senior project, and they are using it as a way to give back to veterans who serve our country. The tournament will take place on April 30th. at the Amherst Country Club. The cost of the tournament is $100 for adults and $60 for students/juniors. This $100 fee includes the Greens Fees, Cart, Prizes, and a lunch after the golfing. Prizes range from gift certificates to local restaurants and retailers. The tournament also features the opportunity to win a brand new 2009 Subaru for making a hole in one. The car is courtesy of Subaru of Milford. All money raised will be donated to Homes for our Troops. Homes for our Troops is a charity that raises money to build and modify homes for veterans who are wounded. Homes for our Troops helps build these adaptive homes to increase the quality of life for wounded veterans. If you are interested in play, sponsoring, or helping out in anyway please contact Joel Gerson 603-557-5846, or sign up at the Amherst Country Club. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/27143/ Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/27143/ On Saturday February 14, Starting at 6:00pm  VFW Post 483 members, Ladies Auxiliary and Men's Auxiliary are holding a Dinner/Dance in support of Department Commanders Special Project : Homeless Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary President's Special Project: Over There. Dinner will feature a full Pork Dinner and desert. Listening and Dance Music will be provided by D.J. Pete Lyons. Tickets are on sale now at the VFW Post 483 Canteen, 2 Quincy Street, Phone 880-7874 or by calling the Post Commander at 880-6491. Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple. All Proceeds will be directed to Homeless Vets and NH Vets in Need who are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan or who have served in these combat areas within the last year.  This event is open to the Public, so please come out and support or Veterans in need.   http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/24536/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:54:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/24536/ Click here to vote. Last Month's Survey Last month, [the VFW] asked "Do you think the Presidential candidates are talking enough about veterans' issues?" Almost 300 people responded, with the majority—almost 94 percent—asserting that Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama are not spending enough time discussing their plans for veterans. They want to see more time spent discussing veteran health care and how they will care for those troops coming home. While some recognize other issues, like the economy, have taken precedent, veterans’ affairs and other issues at home will need to be addressed before November. "They are just talking about how and when to use the Armed Forces, not how to take care of them for doing their job." "They talk about it, but they are not saying what they are going to do for us, e.g., like increase the pay or benefits for the vets." "Seems the economy is the big thing now. Once that is settled, they need to address these issues." "Veterans' issues are not bringing the troops home. But what are we going to do for the troops when we bring them home? The issues that we as veterans should be concerned with are that of benefits with teeth, like health care (long-term care for the wounded), job security, training, good record-keeping from the battlefield to the steps of home. Benefits for the widows and orphans of veterans. Our battle cry should be 'America's Veterans First.' Click here to read more responses. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/21278/ Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:37:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/21278/ GENERAL ORDERS # 3                              SEPTEMBER 2008 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 Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the Kingston VFW in Kingston, 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, 2008, 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 109th National Convention, Orlando, Florida, 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, 2008, for all Life Members recorded by Aug. 31, 2008. 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. 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 2008.”     11 VOICE OF DEMOCRACY THEME: The 2008-2009 theme for the Voice of Democracy program has been selected by Commander-in-Chief Glen Gardner. The theme is: "Sacrifice and Service by America’s Veterans benefits todays youth by...." Note: Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2008. 12.) PATRIOTS PEN THEME: The 2008-2009 theme for the Patriots Pen Program has been selected by Commander-in-Chief Glen Gardner.  The theme is:  “Why America’s Veterans should be honored.” Note:  Remember, the deadline for receipt by Posts from contestants is November 1, 2008. 13.)  WHY DID VFW FORM A PAC:  The VFW Political Action Committee (PAC) was established to help keep friends of the veterans in the US Congress and to promote the VFW’s point of view with Congressional members who do not fully appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Your VFW is in constant competition with sophisticated lobbying groups dedicated to their own interests. We stand alone in opposition to those groups actively seeking to curtail veteran’s benefits and national security programs. Resultantly, the delegates to the 80th VFW National Convention formed PAC.  This decisive action has now given our VFW members a more effective means to combat the anti-veteran and anti-defense mentality to which we have been exposed. 14.)   POST SERVICE OFFICERS:  Please remember that the VFW will represent ANY VETERAN OR DEPENDENT, regardless of membership or eligibility to this organization. "The Department Veterans Service Committee will award recognition to an outstanding Post Service Officer at our 2009 State Convention.  To be considered for this award, Post Service Officers must keep a record of their actions in the line of service to our veterans or their dependent(s). Actions such as providing transportation for hospital appointments, hospital visits, assistance rendered in filling out paper work for VA benefits, or like item services rendered.  This Post Service Officer report shall be signed by the Post Commander and submitted to the Department Veterans Service Committee NLT April 15, 2009. Questions on this award should be directed to the Department Veterans Service Committee Chairman, Billy Joe Floyd.” or Department Service Officer, John Barrett. Note:  Post Service Officers are reminded that Power of Attorney forms made out in the name of the VFW MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICER.  Post  Service Officers shall not send such forms directly to the Veterans Administration. 15.) PROGRAM REPORTING:  All Program reports need to be reported directly to their respective     chairmen, not the State Adjutant.  Once reported, the Chairman will send you a confirmation card and the Chairman should give the Adjutant a list of Posts that have been reported so they can be recognized in the General Orders and be tracked for award purposes. 16.) POW / MIA DAY:   POW/MIA day September 13, 2008. Recognition day will be on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the State Capital, Concord, NH 11-12:30 PM.  We are looking forward to an exceptional turnout.  This day is in honor of all former POW/MIA and to commemorate those that are still missing. 17.) HOMECOMING "GLEN M. GARDNER”: The Department of Texas, welcomes  you and sincerely hopes you will join "The Homecoming Celebration" they have planned for National Commander-In-Chief Glen M. Gardner, on September 4-7, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. Contact State Adjutant Dana Hussey for further     information. 18.) HOMECOMING "DIXIE HILD”:  The Department of Nebraska, welcomes you and sincerely hopes you will join "The Homecoming Celebration" they have planned to honor National President Dixie Hild, on September 25-28, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska. Contact State Adjutant Dana Hussey for further information. 19.) STATE COMMANDER’S TRAVEL SCHEDULE: 09/02/08    7217    Northwood           7pm 09/08/08    4234    Hinsdale              7pm 09/09/08    8268    Bennington          7pm 09/10/08    4483    Plymouth              7pm 09/14/08     5243   North Stratford    1pm 09/15/08    11163  Alton Bay              7:30pm 09/17/08    1698    Franklin                7:30pm 09/18/08    9552    W. Lebannon      7pm 09/22/08    8393    Milton                   7pm 09/23/08    483      Nashua               7pm 10/06/08    10675  Lee Memorial    7:30pm 10/08/08    1088    Kingston             7:30pm 10/09/08    11254  Hampstead       7:30pm 10/13/08    5791    Hudson              7:30pm 10/14/08    7663    Union                 7pm 10/15/08    12060  Dover                 7pm 10/16/08    1670    Laconia             7pm 10/20/08    2860    Suncook            7:30pm 10/21/08    808    Claremont           7pm 20. NEW HAMPSHIRE VFW WEB SITE:  As announced in the last General Orders, we have a new web site and our New Web Master is Charles Ringleben out of the Nashua VFW. Many of you were still going to the old web site and finding old information. I have arranged with our former web master to use that old web site: www.vfwnh.org  because it is easier to remember and use and more familiar. When you go to that web site it will call up our new web site automatically. I am also working with our Web Master to convert our Program forms to put them on the web so you will be able to down load them. 21. EASTERN STATES CONFERENCE: November 21-23, 2008 the Eastern States Conference will be held in Burlington, Mass. at the Marriott Burlington. Room reservations may be made by calling the Hotel toll free (1-800-228-9290) or dialing direct 1-781-229-6565. Room rates are $105.00 plus 9% tax. Banquet tickets are $45.00 per person and should be ordered through Department of NH VFW Quartermaster, Pro-tem, Dana Hussey, make checks payable to the Department of NH-VFW.  Meal is grilled chicken and Boston Scrod, you get both. Deadline for tickets is October 10, 2008. This is the Conference where Richard DeNoyer is confirmed as our next Junior Vice Commander in Chief. 22. STATE PRESIDENT’S HOMECOMING:  We will be honoring our State President on October 25, 2008 with a gala event at the Elks Lodge on Rte. 302 in Littleton, NH.  If you would like to show your appreciation for our Presidents leadership, send donations to Sue Clement, 35 Mansion Road, Dunbarton, NH 03045. Make checks payable to Tina Greenlaw. See the enclosed flyer for hotel and banquet information. For more info call Beth Kimball at 603-652-9780 or e-mail: beth.kimball.lavfw@verizon.net. 23. ROSTER BOOK CHANGES:  Pg.15, Change Service Officer post 2520 to Robert Mitchell, 832, 6th Avenue, Berlin, NH 03570. Phone: 603-326-3648. Pg.29, Change meeting time for post 11490 from 7:30PM to 7PM. Pg.33, Change Address for Commander post 8268 Peter Martel to 6 Aiken St., Apt. 323, Antrim, NH 03440. New Phone numbers for State Chaplain Paul Lloyd, Phone: 603-715-5431, Fax: 603-715-5402. 24.) DISTRICT MEETING ASSIGNMENTS: SEPTEMBER: 21:  District #4   Concord        10:00 am    State Commander, John Rubery OCTOBER: 12:  District #5   Fitzwilliam                 10:00 am    State Jr. Vice Commander, Dave Ouellette 19:  District #3   Union                       10:00 am    State Sr. Vice Commander, Ron Miller http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/17470/ Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:43:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/17470/ Do you have yours yet? http://vfwwebcom.org/toolbars It's easy to install-easy to remove-and has no spyware! Includes a cookie cleaner, a history cleaner, and a cache cleaner Get notified when you receive new e-mails to your POP3, Yahoo!, Gmail, or Hotmail accounts Instant access to the VFW NH WebCOM Network from any site on the web- plus track instantly new stories posted to the Network from over 10,000 sites and keep up on the latest conversations in the VFW Membership Forum Each time you search anywhere on the web from your toolbar you generate fractions of a penny for the Organization.. Get instant access to useful links Chat with other users who have your Department's toolbar installed Listen to online radio from the toolbar....spotlighting Jerry Newberry's National Defense Hour Get up-to-date local and global weather forecasts...and much, much more You can go here: http://vfwwebcom.org/toolbars/ to select your State and download your toolbar and start supporting your Department today. You do not have to be a member! You can go here: http://vfwwebcom.org/forum/index.php to request assistance if you need help or if you have already started using it and would like to share your experience or make suggestions on how the toolbar can better serve you the user or the organization. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/17273/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:50:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/17273/ On Friday August 22 at 2:00p.m. in the afternoon, 4 veterans were given a full military funeral at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery.  Well over 300 were in attendance with all branches of the Military Service and representatives of all Veteran Service organizations.  Many VFW members from across the state were present.  Here is a link to a television news story on this impressive ceremony.  WMUR Channel 9 News Story You will have endure a 15 second commercial but then the Video will begin to play after it is over.  http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/16819/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:46:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/16819/ "Infantrymen who served in ground combat during WorldWar II between December 7, 1941 and September 2, 1945, are eligible toapply for a Bronze Star Medal (BSM), according to the U.S. Army HumanResources Command. Approval is virtually guaranteed for those recipientsof the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) or the Combat Medic's Badge(CMB). Army regulations that govern this award may be found in AR600-8-22, Military Awards.Next of kin may apply for the posthumous award(s). If the veteran haspreviously received a BSM during combat for a specific act of bravery,he or his next of kin is still eligible to apply for a BSM." Find out more here http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/16811/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:26:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/16811/ In This Issue: 1. VA Funding Passes House 2. New Housing Bill has Vet Provisions 3. House Passes Vet Bills 4. Congress on August Recess 1. VA funding Passes House: By a 409-4 vote, the House passed the 2009 VA and Military Construction funding bill. The bill builds on last year's historic funding increase, providing $8.8 billion more than last year's funding level. For VA, it's a $4.6 billion increase in funding to a total of $47.7 billion. It includes funding to treat the 40,000 new Iraq and Afghanistan veterans that VA expects to treat this year. It also includes funding for: * Priority 8 veterans - would allow a small number of new Priority 8 veterans back into the health care system * Mental health care - nearly $1 billion more than last year's funding level for PTSD, suicide prevention and other mental illnesses * Mileage Reimbursement - would increase the rate by $.13 per mile and freeze the deductible * Rural care - increases funding for rural care options, especially targeted at returning Guard and Reserve members who live far away from VA facilities * Research and prosthetics - over $170 million more than last year's amount * Claims processors - allows the hiring of 2,100 additional processors to help reduce the disability claims backlog * Construction - begins funding six additional VA facilities and allows smaller projects to be conducted at 145 additional locations The Military Construction portion of the bill includes $336 million in new funding for quality of life programs for troops and their families, much of which is targeted towards barracks and medical facilities. It also sends $3.2 billion specifically towards military housing. The bill awaits Senate action. With the Senate on recess until September, we will not see any movement for a while. Once the Senate passes its version of the funding bill, the differences would need to be resolved before being sent to the President. For a detailed summary of the bill: http://appropriations.house.gov/pdf/MilConSummaryHP09.pdf For information about the bill: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.06599: To see how your Representative voted: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll563.xml Read more Washington Weekly http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/15790/ Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:49:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/15790/ http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/15461/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:21:00 -0400 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nh/dist1/15461/