Join the WI VFW on Face Book

Posted at 04:56 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

Please help us spread the word by joining our new Fan Page and telling all your FB friends.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Veterans-of-Foreign-Wars-VFW-Wisconsin/136527096381912

You can use the following trick that helps you invite all your friends at one time without you having to click on them one at a time if you wish

It can be applied to any fan page

To invite everyone you will want to copy the following code:

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javascript:elms=document.getElementById('friends').getElementsByTagName('li');for(var fid in elms){if(typeof elms[fid] === 'object'){fs.click(elms[fid]);}}

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Then go to VFW WI fan page....click on "Suggest to Friends" ...it will open your friends box....then paste that code in top address bar and hit enter...give it a sec and it should highlight everyone...then hit send invitations

The top top address bar where you type in web addresses
it will seem strange but it works.

Thanks for all you do.

Retroactive Stop Loss Pay Deadline Approaching

Posted at 12:53 PM on Monday, July 26, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

Those eligible must submit a claim by Oct. 21, 2010.

The 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Act established Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP), providing $500 for each month/partial month served in stop loss status. Service members, veterans, and beneficiaries of servicemembers whose service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for RSLSP.

To receive this benefit, those who served under stop loss must submit a claim for the special pay. Throughout the year, the services have been reaching out to servicemembers, veterans and their families through direct mail, veteran service organizations, and the media. But there is still money left to be claimed, and the deadline is approaching. The average benefit is $3,700.

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Reserve Your Seat on National Home Bus Trip NOW!

Posted at 08:29 AM on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

Planning is completed for our second trip to the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids in October. This is your chance to visit the National Home and participate in the annual Hallowe'en Party celebration, sponsored this year by the Department of Wisconsin with help from the Department of Missouri.

Buses have been reserved and at least two routes will be set up, determined by the locations of folks who reserve seats. The package trip includes motorcoach transportation, refreshments on board, motel room, breakfasts and a special Saturday Lunch at the Charlotte, MI, VFW Post. Costumes are optional!

Please complete the reservation form below and mail in NOW to reserve your place. A $50 reservation deposit is required with all reservations. If you can not see the form below, you may download it by CLICKING HERE.

National Home Trip Reservation Form

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VFW Applauds New PTSD Claims Decision

Posted at 11:51 AM on Monday, July 12, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2010 - The national commander of America's largest combat veterans organization is applauding the Department of Veterans Affairs for eliminating a requirement for veterans to explicitly prove that a traumatic event directly caused their post-traumatic stress.

"From this point forward," wrote VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki in a statement released today, "VA will not require corroboration of a PTSD stressor related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, if a VA doctor confirms a diagnosis of PTSD and the stressful experience recalled by the veteran adequately supports that diagnosis."

Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., the national commander of the 2.1 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries, called the VA secretary's decision to ease PTSD claims requirements a sea-change in the mindset of the VA. It follows numerous other decisions that increased the list of presumptions for diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure; increased services and programs for women veterans, veterans who reside in rural areas as well as the homeless; and reduced the size of the claims form from 23 to 10 pages. Tradewell said even the VA's outreach to patients possibly exposed to improperly sterilized equipment at a small number of its hospitals reflects the department's proactive, veterans' first attitude.

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Post 7534 meeting minutes June 16, 2010

Posted at 11:54 AM on Monday, July 5, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2010

 

Commander Casselman called the meeting to order at 1900 hours.

Officer of the Day satisfied that all members present were Comrades in good standing; followed by Salute to Colors and Pledge of Allegiance.

Chaplain read the Opening Prayer.

 

GUESTS PRESENT:  None

 

DRAPING/UNDRAPING OF THE CHARTER: Draping not required

 

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Members present= 17Officers present= 11excused= 2 absent= 0

 

READING OF THE MINUTES: Minutes of May 19, 2010 were read and approved.

 

QUARTERMASTER REPORT: By CMDR Casselman.

Assets:                                                                        Liabilities:

Regular Checking Wells Fargo: $15,533.32                 Wells Fargo Loan Total: $91,323.61

Cash on Hand: $1,000.00

Wells Fargo Bank QM account: $3,311.91

QM Savings Account: $7,056.42                      

Inventory: $3,000.00

Total: $29,901.65

 

The performance of the machines as of June was not reported.

The gift card was used for $37.37, leaving a balance of $1236.39

 

MMSC to accept QM report.

 

COMRADES IN DISTRESS: Keep these comrades in your prayers: Don Johnson and Mike Demeny are both better.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP: MMSC to accept new member Emmet Petoskey, their DD214’s reflect that they qualify for membership.

 

 

READING OF CORRESPONDENCE: A letter was read on the “Relay For Life” run for Howard/Suamico. MMSC to file.

A thank you letter from Howard/Suamico Lending Tree was received.

A letter was received from the Green Bay Packers informing us of an addition to the Hall of Fame exhibit running from October 15, 2010-January 9, 2011. Visitors will hear stories of some 1,200 players, coaches, and administrators who interrupted their football careers to answer the call of duty. Brochures were included.

Thank you’s from the Oconto Falls High School scholarship winners were received. They will be posted on the bulletin board.

 

REPORT OF SERVICE OFFICER: Report went in on time electronically. The report contained post activities positively affecting veterans and relief fund money spent towards veterans for period of May 19 through June 16. (PSO has copies for memberships viewing pleasure)

 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None

 

BUSINESS COMMITTEE:  Ed opened the meeting with 4 members present. The only thing talked about was about the smoking ban. The tavern league is trying to set up a meeting with the inspector.

 

NATIONAL HOME REMEMBERED @ 1925 HOURS

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CMDR Casselman had a drawing of the proposed smoking building. It is a 8’x12’ enclosure attached to the existing building wit a concrete floor. The lumber cost is $309.00. The insurance company stated that insurance would be less, because smoking would not be allowed inside of the bar. MMSC to allow CMDR Casselman to take plans to building inspector for approval. If approved he will get a building permit. Smoke free public buildings happens on July 5, 2010.

 

Ed Teletzke stated that the electric scooter will be dropped off at King next month.

 

July 10, Title Town truckers show down at Leicht Park. Tom Kazik will take charge of Color Guard for this event starting at 1:00pm.

 

NEW BUSINESS: None

 

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

Commander reminded everyone to sign up and mow the posts lawn this summer.

 

Comments were made about the Rife Squad at the Loyalty Day parade.

 

Next Brown County Council meeting is Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Denmark Post 6705.

 

Motion made and accepted to adjourn at 1945 hours.

Closing ceremonies were held.

Next regularly scheduled General Membership Meeting will be July 21, 2010 @ 1900 hours.

 

Rob W. won the 50/50 raffle drawing.

 

                                               

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Rod Fifield, Adjutant protem

Operation Uplink's 4th of July Free Call Day!

Posted at 07:06 PM on Saturday, July 3, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

This July 4th, troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait can call the U.S for free for a full 24 hours in honor of Independence Day, courtesy of Sport Clips, beginning at 12:01AM July 4, 2010 and ending at 11:59PM July 4, 2010 (Eastern Standard Time).

Free Call Days are available at more than 800 MWR internet cafes using SPAWAR located on military installations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Dialing Instructions for Soldiers Overseas:
To place a call, use regular dialing procedures using your SPAWAR prepaid PIN, if you do not have a PIN number, you can obtain one from the cafe manager. You will hear the sponsor announcement informing you that your call is FREE.

Feedback is welcomed and encouraged from participants!
uplink@vfw.org
www.operationuplink.org

Corrected Orders Regarding Byrd Flag Honors

Posted at 12:16 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2010 by 7534 Adjutant/PSO

Please be advised, the U.S. flag should now be at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, for the Senator’s funeral service in Arlington, VA.

 

However, per Presidential proclamation on June 30, 2010, the U.S. flag should be flown at full-staff on Sunday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day.

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