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JUNE INCIDENT GENERATES OUTRAGE, LAWSUIT BY 2-TOUR OIF VETS AGAINST WISCONSIN DELLS OFFICIALS

Posted at 02:00 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

An incident alledged to have taken place on June 1st involving the Wisconsin Dells Police Department and two Iraq-war Soldiers in the area for training exercises has led to the firing of one officer, temporary suspension of another and a $600,000 lawsuit against the City of Wisconsin Dells and its police officials.

To read the details of this alarming story, CLICK HERE

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VA SECRETARY ANNOUNCES MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RAISE

Posted at 04:25 AM on Friday, November 21, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care.
 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake announced today that he will use his authority to raise the mileage reimbursement from the 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile for all eligible veterans.
 
“We owe it to our veterans to give them the best care possible,” said Peake. “The increase will once again provide assistance to our veterans, especially in these difficult economic times, to help offset gasoline costs and to assist veterans with access to the VA’s world-class health system.”
Congress, which mandates such increases, recently provided funding to VA to increase the reimbursement rate, which goes into effect on November 17, 2008. Service connected veterans, veterans receiving VA pensions, and veterans with low incomes are eligible for the reimbursement.
“As I have traveled the country and spoken with many of our veterans, they have expressed the need for such an increase,” added Peake. “We are pleased to be able to provide them with the increase needed and we will continue to work with our veterans to ensure they receive the quality care they need.”      
 
While increasing the payment, the current deductible amounts applied to certain mileage reimbursements will remain frozen at $7.77 for a one way trip, $15.54 for a round trip, and capped at a maximum of $46.62 per calendar month.  On January 9, 2009, these deductibles will decrease to $3 for a one way trip, $6 for a round trip, with a maximum of $18 per calendar month.  Deductibles can be waived if they cause a financial hardship to the veteran.
 
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POST ACTION REPORT DATA SUMMARY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Posted at 11:07 AM on Thursday, November 20, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

Your Post Action Report submissions are now available to view online.

A new Post Action Reports Summary may be viewed by clicking on the COMMUNITY SERVICE SUMMARIES link found on the main page of all Wisconsin VFW Webcom Blog sites.

All data entered on the new automated Online Report Form through the E-Forms link will appear each time the Summary Report is updated from now on. (At least weekly.)

Post Officers are reminded that the best way to report Post Activities is through the new Online Report Form.

Reports submitted on forms from prior years will not be accepted for filing. Please refer to the 2008/2009 Wisconsin VFW Program Guide for instructions and details on the current form.

Use of the earlier e-Filing version of the 2008/2009 manual form is discouraged. If you downloaded that and continue to use it, please expect significant delay in posting your entries.

Post Action Reports submitted by regular mail using the manual form may take up to 6 weeks for processing. You are strongly advised to designate a member of your Post with computer access to enter your information through the new system.

Thank you for all you do for Veterans and the VFW of Wisconsin. Report your activities promptly and accurately to receive full credit!

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VFW GIFT CARDS --- It's Time You Checked Them Out!

Posted at 11:54 AM on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

The following article is from the Post 1318 Newsletter, and is by Gundel Metz, Post 1318 Community Activities Chairman
 
Do you go grocery shopping every week?  Do you get gas for your vehicle every week?  Do you go out to eat?  Usually we pay by check, cash, or credit/debit card.  There is another way that you can pay and that is by getting gift cards.  The VFW Gift Card Store program allows our members, family members and VFW supporters to raise money for our state and post simply by buying items we use everyday.  To raise money, just purchase gift cards through their website or over the phone and instead of using cash, use the gift cards.  Each gift card purchased through the VFW Gift Card Store earns a donation to your VFW Post.  When a gift card is purchased through this program the merchant that issues the gift cards provides a donation. 
 
·        VFW Gift Card Store gift cards are the same as those sold in stores, except each card purchased earns a donation
·        Gift cards are sold at face value
·        There are no hidden fees
·        All purchases are made via check or electronic check withdrawal.  (Bank account information is not retained as part of the security measures).
·        All orders are delivered directly to the purchaser’s home within 7-10 days. 
 
HOW TO ORDER
 
There are five easy ways to order gift cards through the VFW Gift Card Store. 
 
·        Online               www.vfwgiftcards.com
·        Phone               800-514-1891 Monday thru Friday 8:30 – 4:00 CST
·        Fax                   608-821-1025
·        Mail                  P O Box 628458
Middleton, WI 53562
·        Auto-Order        Recurring monthly order option.
 
Of the total dollars raised through purchase of gift cards, 50% will go to the individual post that you designate and 50% will go to Department of Wisconsin.
 
Before writing this article, I purchased Woodman’s and Mobil gift cards.  I went on line and looked through their selection of businesses (and they have too many to list) who are participating.  I had no trouble using the Woodman’s and Mobil gift cards.  There are no additional charges.  I was charged the value of the gift card.  How much the Post receives depends on the gift cards you purchase.  Donations are based on percentages and they range anywhere from 1% to 15% of the value of the gift card.  I purchased a Woodman’s $100 gift card and the donation from that is $3.00 as they donate 3%.  This may not seem like a lot.  But stop and think if you spend $100 a week or more for a family on groceries and multiple that by 52 weeks, through your purchase the VFW would receive $156.00 per year.  If every member did this, just think about how much money we can raise.  The VFW Gift Card Store sells gift cards for athletics/sports stores, gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, office stores, pharmacy, restaurants, retail stores, toy stores, entertainment (such as movie theaters), some hotels.  As you can see they have a variety to choose from. 
 
Look them up on the web.  If you do not have a computer, call them and they will send you an order form and a list of businesses to choose from.
 
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WI VFW District 9 Commander's Update

Posted at 09:46 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

Dist 9 Commander John Fredrickson has issued his October 2008 update for all Post Commanders and members.  Click here for pdf file.

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District 9 Conference Dates Set

Posted at 11:59 AM on Sunday, November 16, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

     The next conference date and location has been set for the 9th District:

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

►  Click here for registration information.

     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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Directory of 9th District Posts

Posted at 12:59 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2008 by District 9 Web Admin

The VFW Department of Wisconsin - 9th District

is comprised of 33 Posts over 11 Counties in West Central Wisconsin.
Scroll down below the map to see all the posts.
Clicking on the  Post Number will link you to that post's VFW Weblog.

Directory of District 9 Posts

Eau Claire
1300 Starr Dr, Eau Claire
3rd Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: Richard Freitag
Quartermaster: Mary Ann Christopherson
 
Chippewa Falls
16939 Cty Hwy J,
Chippewa Falls
1st & 3rd Wed - 7:30PM
Commander: William Mc Gann
Quartermaster: Clarence Fagner
 
Menomonie Memorial
2909 BonGey Dr, Menomonie
2nd Thu - 7:00PM
Commander: John Kosman
Quartermaster: Kevin Kostuch
 
Towner-Little Bear- Arnold
24423 3rd St, Trempealeau
1st & 3rd Sat - 7:00PM
Commander: Philip Palzkill
Quartermaster: Robert Rand
 
Thompson-Red Cloud
Medal of Honor
40 N Roosevelt Rd, River Falls
1st Tue - 7:30PM
Commander: Harold Severson
Quartermaster: Leland Frederick
 
Hudson Memorial
1320 Wisconsin St, Hudson
2nd Thu - 7:30PM
Commander: James Fosse
Quartermaster: Thomas Brown
Harold Nelson
1404 Macauley, Rice Lake
3rd Tue - 8:00PM
Commander: Benjamin Anderson
Quartermaster: Thomas Puig
Wilson-Heintz
Legion Hall
(Hwy 10 E), Neillsville
2nd Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: Herman Strangfeld
Quartermaster: David Barth
 
Richard Brown
Super 8 Motel (555 S Broadway), Stanley
3rd Thu - 7:30PM
Commander: Clarence Hoel
Quartermaster: Jessica Wampole
 
Pepin County
706 10th Ave E, Durand
4th Thu - 7:00PM
Commander: James Miles
Quartermaster: LeRoy Kralewski
 
Lyman Rivard
Vets Hall (110 N Main St), Cadott
2nd Mon - 7:00PM
Commander: Lester Timmerman
Quartermaster: Robert Thorson
 
James A Quinn
Bloomer
2nd Thu - 7:30PM
Commander: James Zwiefelhofer
Quartermaster: Gordon Johnson
 
James Amdahl
Nelson Village Hall, Nelson
3rd Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: John Bauer Jr.
Quartermaster: Robert Brunkow
Alton Johnson
Strum Civic Center, Strum
2nd Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: Jerry Knudtson
Quartermaster: Edward Ross
 
Mondovi
239 E Hudson, Mondovi
3rd Mon - 7:00PM
Commander: George Moats
Quartermaster: Marvin Moy
 
Island City
VFW Club Room, Cumberland
2nd Thu - 7:00PM
Commander: Richard Strickland
Quartermaster: Joseph Hegenbarth
 
Frank M Friedeck
2900 W Folson St
Eau Claire, (Twn of Union),
2nd Tue - 8:00PM
Commander: Lavergne Ashwell
Quartermaster: Jennifer Alexander
 
Barron
1105 E Division, Barron
1st Thu - 7:30PM
Commander: Larry Johnson
Quartermaster: Harris Johnson
 
Goedy-Smith-Ramsey
Augusta Senior Center, Augusta
1st Thu - 7:00PM
Commander: Gerald Silvernail
Quartermaster: Everette Stenson
 
Alma Center Community
111 E Main, Alma Center
2nd Mon - 7:00PM
Commander: Donald Wagner
Quartermaster: Gregory Butterfield
 
Almena
201 E Soo Ave, Almena
4th Tue - 7:30PM
Commander: Howard Kleinschmidt
Quartermaster: Allan Scherff
 
Craig S Olson
13519 Park Ave, Osseo
1st Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: George Mann
Quartermaster: Rollie Colby
 
Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake Town Hall
1st Mon - 1:30PM
Commander: Vincent Martin
Quartermaster: Ronald Larson
 
Thorp
Thorp Town Hall
3rd Thu - 7:30PM
Commander: Alvin Graski
Quartermaster: Sam Borowski, Jr
 
Pierce County
138 Broad St N, Prescott
1st Mon - 7:00PM
Commander: Bill Bowen
Quartermaster: Kevin Higgin
Cornell
Legion Hall, Cornell
1st Tue - 7:30PM
Commander: Paul Johnson
Quartermaster: Ronnie Arts
Chetek
102 Douglas St, Chetek
2nd Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: Dennis Homme
Quartermaster: Robert Cole
 
Altoona
1419 Lynn Ave, Altoona
1st Wed - 7:00PM
Commander: David Winkler
Quartermaster: Ralph Ely
 
Cochrane-Buffalo
100 Michael St, Cochrane
2nd Thu - 8:00PM
Commander: Richard Treu
Quartermaster: Stanley Swenson
 
Dunn County Community
Wheeler Inn, Wheeler
1st Thu - 8:00PM
Commander: Randal Weiss
Quartermaster: Lonnie Boone
 
Bautch-Kokott-Johnson
Arcadia Country Club, Arcadia
1st Thu - 8:00PM
Commander: Kenneth Frie
Quartermaster: James Losinski
 
New Richmond Memorial
National Guard Armory, New Richmond
3rd Tue - 7:00PM
Commander: Arthur Rendell
Quartermaster: Lee Shourds
Galesville/Ettrick
22843 N Main, Ettrick
3rd Thu - 7:00PM
Commander: Donald Anderson
Quartermaster: Kaye Henderson
 
 

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