VFW WI District 9

VFW Washington Weekly - July 21, 2008

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 01:50 PM

by District 9 Web Admin

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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Troop Support - Wisconsin Style

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 10:22 AM

by District 9 Web Admin

It's time to commit a day to Troop Support at Fort McCoy.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Wisconsin is sponsoring a two day picnic for ARNG Troops returning from field training prior to deployment to Iraq.  The picnic dates are Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21 from 1000 hrs to 1800 hrs each day.  We are prepared to serve up to 3,400 meals each day. 

We need help to setup, cook and serve food and beverages.  There's also room to talk to individual soldiers and show them what the VFW is all about.  The VFW needs for up to 75 VFW and Auxiliary workers on each day to do the job right.

Please contact:
Pete Breed (715) 237-2470 daisydawg_1999@yahoo.com
John Fredrickson (715) 234-8050 chieffredadak@yahoo.com
Leroy Jansky (715) 723-0408 ljansky@charter.net
to get scheduled to help out one or both days.  Include your name, address and telephone number, and the day you can work, if you e-mail or leave a phone message.

Note that to enter Fort McCoy with a vehicle you need to have your driver's licence, vehicle registration and proof of insurance with you.

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VFW STATE RAFFLE SALES CONTEST - UPDATED REPORT

Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:43 PM

by District 9 Web Admin

All Department of Wisconsin VFW Posts (and Auxiliaries) are eligible to compete in the statewide 50/50 Revenue Sharing Contest for 2008. To see the current standings by division, CLICK HERE

Reminder: All participating Posts must submit a report monthly to:

VFW STATE CONTEST
PO BOX 61
MARSHFIELD, WI 54449

Tickets and a Post Check for payment must accompany report. If your post had NO SALES in the month, you may submit an electronic report HERE

To print a Monthly Contest Report Form or Raffle Poster, Order more Tickets, or review participation rules, CLICK HERE.

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WI VFW LAUNCHES NEW POST REVENUE PROGRAM

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 12:50 PM

by District 9 Web Admin

SIMPLE PROGRAM EARNS BIG BUCKS FOR YOUR POST & DEPARTMENT - AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO PARTICIPANTS!

At our recent State Convention, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Wisconsin Council of Administration, approved

a statewide program that promises to bring much-needed revenue to both the Department of Wisconsin and all active Posts. All Posts are automatically signed up and eligible to receive their share of the new revenue. Other than depositing the check, there's no work involved at the Post level, except to encourage members and friends in the community to make their routine purchases through the VFW GIFTCARD Program.

Hundreds of regional and national brand business participate in the program already. Participating businesses accept the gift cards much as they do a debit or credit card purchase. The cards are purchased either on line or by mail or fax and sent to customers, who then spend them just like cash. There is no cost to the customer to purchase the cards, either. Buyers may specify which Wisconsin VFW Post is to receive a share of the percentage the merchant is donating to the VFW of Wisconsin. (Some businesses donate 3%, others 7% or more.) The donation is divided between the Department of Wisconsin and the designated Post.

Card Purchasers can establish their own online account and track how much has been donated by way of their purchases. Posts may also log on to see how much has been generated on their behalf as well.

The program is already generating serious donations for other organizations across the country, and if our members get involved, and encourage their friends to do likewise, the cash benefits can be tremendous. You don't have to change a thing about your grocery, gas, or other routine expenses except how you pay for them!

To learn more, read the information below and click on it or the logo above to go directly to the VFW Giftcard Store and get started!

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WAXX 104.5, Country Jam USA And Budweiser Present All American Military Day

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 06:36 PM

by District 9 Web Admin

WAXX 104.5, Country Jam USA and Budweiser, the Great American Lager, are honored to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families. On Saturday, July 19th members of the military and a guest will be given FREE admission to Country Jam USA! It's a All American Day with the All American Girl, Carrie Underwood! Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman, and retired military and their guest will get in Free to Country Jam! All military will be asked to show a Department of Defense photo ID to obtain admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though they must present valid dependent I.D. So show your support for the troops by wearing your RED, WHITE AND BLUE  to Country Jam USA, Saturday July 19th. Salute the troops with Country Jam USA, Budweiser, the Great American Lager, and Today's Country, Today's WAXX 104.5!

Country Jam USA is held in Eau Claire.

For more information, CLICK HERE

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District 9 Conference Dates Set

Friday, July 4, 2008 at 11:59 AM

by District 9 Web Admin

     The next two conference dates and locations have been set for the 9th District:

►  Fall Conference:  Eau Claire Post 305 on Sat., 13 Sep 08

►  Winter Conference:  Altoona Post 10405 Sat., 24 Jan 09

     Meeting registration generally begins at 9:00 a.m. with a round table discussion starting at 10:00 a.m.  The VFW business meeting follows lunch for all guests and registered VFW and Auxiliary members.

     Registration forms will be sent out approximately 45 days prior to each conference.  Please return the registration forms by the deadline specified. Contact District Commander John Fredrickson for more information.

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Commander-In-Chief Independence Day Message

Friday, July 4, 2008 at 08:04 AM

by District 9 Web Admin

As we celebrate the 232nd anniversary of our nation's independence, let us pause to remember the victories in battle and the blood that was shed to preserve our freedoms. Let us give thanks to our forefathers for their vision of liberty, life and the pursuit of happiness. Most importantly, let us pay tribute to our nation's greatest assets: our servicemen and servicewomen in uniform who so proudly serve our nation in peace and defend our freedoms in war. We salute you for your dedication to duty and service to country. Thank you from the 2.4 million members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliaries.

God bless America.

George Lisicki
VFW Commander-in-Chief

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