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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
Mail: Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146, St Paul, MN 55117
Phone: 651-291-1757 Email: mnvfw@vfwmn.us FAX: 651-291-2753
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 7 JANUARY 2016 1. BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS, SUCCESSFUL MEMBERSHIP NEW YEAR. 2. The following District meetings are announced: First District February 6 Rochester #1215 @ 9:30 AM Tom Hanson Second District January 9 So. St Paul #295 @ 12:30 PM Duane Hermanson Third District January 2 Fairfax #8459 @ 10:00 AM Duane Hermanson (Jack Pot Junction) Fourth District January 30 Roseville #7555 @ 9:00 AM Tom Hanson Fifth District February 21 Alexandria #936 @ 2:00 PM Rick Bugbee Sixth District February 6 St Cloud #4847 @ 1:00 PM Joe Mauricio Seventh District February 6 Minneapolis #246 @ 10:00 AM Rich Bugbee Eighth District February 20 Gilbert #4456 @ 9:00 AM Duane Hermanson Ninth District January 9 Crookston #1902 @ 1:00 PM Joe Mauricio 3. Posts that are contemplating selling real estate or their Post Home must follow Section 709; Control of
Units in the National By-Laws. It states: that a letter must go to ALL MEMBERS and the DEPARTMENT COMMANDER ten (10) days before the meeting on which they are going to vote on the sale. Also, please read Section 709 as it pertains to sharing, renting or leasing your Real Estate with outside organizations or businesses.
4. All 2015 members who have not paid their 2016 dues by December 31, 2015 are delinquent and have
no voice in Post affairs until their dues are paid. (Under Subscription Dues, some members may vary from this date.)
5. The 113th Annual Grand Banquet in conjunction with the Midwinter Conference will be held at the
Minneapolis Marriott City Center at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Tickets at $27.00 per person must be ordered from Department Headquarters in advance. All tables are reserved. Ticket order forms were distributed to Post Commanders in last month's mailing, this mailing and in the Gopher Oversea’r.
6. The Gopher Oversea’r had details of the meetings planned for the Midwinter Conference in the October-
January issue. Any VFW Member with a 2016 membership card is eligible and welcome to attend any of the scheduled meetings. You might invite fellow Post members to attend.
7. The Department Council of Administration will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 22, 2016 in
Ballroom 4 and again on Saturday, January 23 at 1:00 P.M. in Ballroom 4 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. ALL OTHER COMMITTEES, WHICH ARE TO MEET, HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY LETTER.
9. Bantam Hockey Rules require that every Post sponsoring a team MUST HAVE submitted an eligibility
roster on or before DECEMBER 31, 2015. Teams failing to submit roster forms will not be able to compete in District or Department Tournaments. Rules and Roster forms were available from your District Youth Chairman or online at www.mn.gov/vfw under ‘VFW Programs’
10. During the Midwinter Conference there will be a MEMBERSHIP, SOCIAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
SEMINAR on Saturday, January 23th at 9:00 AM. This will be held in Ballroom 4. All Commanders, Quartermasters and Membership Chairmen should plan to be there.
11. Members are reminded to send in donations for the V.F.W. National Home. These receipts maintain the
National Home.
-OVER- General Orders 1 January 2016
12. The Department Convention will be held in Rochester, June 8-12, 2016. Housing forms will be sent to Post Commanders and will be published in future issues of the Gopher Oversea’r.
13. Posts with Club operations, rentals, Bingo or Charitable Gambling are cautioned to review operating
procedures to insure that such operations are conducted according to all local and state laws, especially in the area of Withholding Taxes, Liquor, Bingo, Gambling and Sales Tax. The Financial records of all such functions must be reported to the Post membership each month. The Post Trustees must include the information in the Quarterly Audit after reviewing all such records.
14. Invitations to Department Officers to participate in ‘special’ Post Events must be extended well in
advance. Whenever necessary, Posts should arrange to provide overnight housing plus mileage. 15. All Posts entering Poppy Displays in the Department Display Contest are directed to bring their displays
to Atrium of the Minneapolis Marriott City Center, Saturday, January 23, 2016. Registration will be from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. Judging will be between 9:45 and 11:30 A.M. Poppy displays must be removed by 3:00 P.M.
17. For the purpose of establishing continuous membership, a member may pay back Department and
National dues for all Delinquent years, provided he was a member in good standing for five (5) consecutive years prior to the time he last became delinquent. The Post maintains continuous Membership, not the Department or National. Therefore, all dues should be paid to the Post, not Department or National.
18. There will be a Post Service Officers School on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Minneapolis Marriott
City Center at 8:00 A.M. in St Croix I. 19. According to Section 218, Officers, Chairman Duties and Obligations; the Post Quartermaster is
to receive all monies, securities, vouchers and other personal properties of the Post. The State law/statute states that he cannot be the Post Gambling Chairman but should receive a copy of the monthly Gambling Report that the Gambling Chairman sends to the Gambling Control Board. It should also be noted, that Post Trustees MUST audit the Books of the Post, Club, Gambling and any Subordinate Units to the Post.
20. During the Midwinter Banquet, there will be a “Parade of Checks” for the State Commander’s Project. Make Checks out to ‘Minnesota VFW Charitable Association’ earmarked ‘Commander’s Project’. Please bring your donations to the Banquet for presentation and recognition.
21. With the holiday gift items being returned to stores - check with the store's community relations
representative to find out what items can be donated and redirected to the overseas troops or to their families. DVD players, DVDs for troops, sweaters, sports equipment and other clothing items for military children are just a few examples.
BY ORDER OF: Duane Hermanson State Commander Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. OFFICIAL: Tate Doom State Adjutant
General Orders 2 January 2016
Reporting: Please check on all of your Post reports and make sure you are up to date on all reporting so far. Now would also be a good time to start working on the Community Service Book… it is due April 19, 2016.
MORE…. Full Page Bulletins in THIS General Orders
Quartermaster Warning Annual Secretary of State Renewal
Reminder to Posts Legislative News & Tasks MN Veterans Day on the Hill Flyer Midwinter Ad Flyer, Schedule,
Housing & Banquet Forms VFW Hockey Tourney Ad Flyer Employer of the Year Form
Bus Driver of the Year Form Publications Contest Information Traveling Safety Report Scout of the Year Form Teacher of the Year Information Community Service Record
Book Contest & Form Community Service Form Poppy Order Form
ROSTER
CORRECTIONS
SECOND DISTRICT
Post 5102: Commander Jeffrey Scharpe, 407 17th St. W., Glencoe, MN 55336-2533
FOURTH DISTRICT District Adjutant: Vern Bolle Sr., 15 Evergreen Dr., Oakdale, MN 55128,
651-492-0486 SEVENTH DISTRICT
Post 7: Post Mailing Address- 20745 Glenbrook Ave N., Forest Lake, MN 55025
CHAPLAINS CORNER
A new year. What will it bring? Hopefully a better understanding of what it means to be an American. We all have fears of what may happen, but we can’t let unknown fears control our lives. I know that God has a plan for each and every one of us, it may not be what we want but sometimes He answers our prayers with a no. Just trust in His judgement and don’t try to run someone else’s life.God Bless and have a wonderful January.
~Submitted by Len Gudmunson, Department Chaplain
General Orders 3 January 2016
BUDDY POPPY
Midwinter Poppy Displays: Be sure and bring ALL the Buddy Poppy Display's that were at your December District meetings to MidWinter. All Display's that were entered at your December District meetings are eligible for the MidWinter contest. District Poppy Chairman, be sure and get the report of District Poppy Display entries to Department. Be sure and get your Buddy Poppy orders for your
Post in to Department now! ANNOUNCEMENT: The Anniversary Poppies of Silver, Gold, and Diamond are now in limited stock. Any Post can order up to 1,000 of any color of the Anniversary Poppies. Depending on the amount of orders received, the turn-around time for shipping might be up to two weeks. Please share this information with your office staff that process orders as well as all your Posts. Please order them the same as the Red Poppies and indicated Silver or 25, Gold or 50, or Diamond or 75/100 on the order form.
~Submitted by Jim Rowe, Poppy Chair
COMMANDERS PROJECT:
ARS BELLUM
The Commanders Project for 2015-2016 has almost reached the half-way point. The project is supporting the ARS Bellum Art Therapy Program. You may ask what the big deal is about being half way over? Well.....it is time for a parade of checks to be presented to our State Commander at the MidWinter Conference. It would be nice to see a check presented by every district commander to Dewey in January! But why stop there? We know that many posts and even individual members want to step up and contribute. So get those checks ready! Make them out to: Dept of MN VFW Charitable Association "2015-16 Commander's Project".
No amount is too small and no amount is too big. Let's make our Commander proud!
Just a reminder that we are still looking at finding host posts for the ARS Bellum program for the spring. It would be nice to have an outstate post step up. If interested please contact the Commanders Project Chairman Clint Tuorila: ctuorila@yahoo.com or 320-291-9890. Thank you again for your support.
~Submitted by Clint Tuorila, Commanders Project Chair
General Orders 4 January 2016
CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
To all Post & District for Citizenship & Education Chairmen…
There will be a class at the Midwinter Conference on Saturday January 23, 2016 8AM in Elk Lake Room under Americanism. We will answer questions and help any Post needing direction in getting their Citizenship & Education program started. Those attending class will have a chance for a prize drawing. I’m hoping to be able to attend the Midwinter, if my surgery goes well but if not I will have Renee Tessier present the class. I will be gone all February and March but you reach me by email or cell number for any questions on the program. Dates coming up you might present for discussion are January 27, 1973, signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord or National Freedom Day February 1, 2016,.or the Iraq war began in 2003.
Remember to report all activity on Community Service Report for Citizenship and Education. Have a save and Merry Holidays. Any questions on Citizenship or Education please contact me by. Email nobiede@comcast.net or Cell 952-201-3904
~Submitted by Ed Eibon, Citizenship Education Chair
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
The deadline for Teacher of the Year submissions is approaching.
Entries must be to your post by Feb. 15th.
Submit the application plus the 350 word or less justification. Remember that there are three separate categories; K‐5 elementary, 6‐8 middle school, and 9‐12
high school. Every post is encouraged to recognize one per category.
Each District should have one per category that they advance to the Department by March 1st.
This program is a great way to connect with your schools and the community.
See you at the MidWinter Conference and banquet. ~Submitted by Barry Henriksen, Teacher of the Year Chair
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
I am starting to believe that being an English teacher might have been an easier occupation. Remember, we are ALL volunteers, so please complete the forms in entirety and legibly. Not only does it make my job easier but it insures that you and your post get the credit they deserve. The progress of the numbers of reports turned in is great. It seems after I do reminders at a district meeting, I get some posts sending in reports that have not previously reported. I try to read all of them word for word and give credit where due. Remember some things can be reported in multiple categories, only count hours and members once. Use the form on the web site instead of making your own. For those of you that have not missed a month of reporting, keep up the great work.
~Submitted by Rick Bugbee, Dept. Jr. Vice & Community Service ChairGeneral Orders 5 January 2016
EMPLOYMENT
Nominate your local, Veteran Friendly Employers! Help provide the recognition this supportive employers deserve by
nominating them for:
VFW‐ Department of MN Employer of the Year
Entry forms can be found in this General Orders
Entries Due to Department: February 1, 2016
~Submitted by Thomas Hanson, Dept. Judge Advocate & Employment Chair
LEGISLATIVE
Please look for the Legislative Flyer in THIS General Orders:
MN Veterans Day on the Hill Midwinter Legislative Session Info Planning for Legislative Activities
NATIONAL MILITARY SUPPORT
Show how your Post is
making an impact by simply using
#VFWPostPride
when sharing your troop and community support stories, photos or
videos to social media.
For more information on creating or managing a social media page, visit:
(must be logged in to view)
http://www.vfw.org/MY-VFW/Media-and-Public-Relations/
~Submitted by Scott Hanson, Veterans & Military Service Chair
General Orders 6 January 2016
MEMBERSHIP
Happy New Year all, Now that the Holidays are behind us, we have only a few weeks until the Mid-Winter Conference is here. Please join us for our workshop in January. We continue to slowly move the needle. As I write this, we are about 60 members ahead of where we were last year. Thank you. Remember to focus on community, especially as you begin the push for the last six months of the membership year. We have a great opportunity this year to change the direction our membership has been trending. We are at an exciting and challenging crossroads with this organization. We need to actively search out those comrades whom have served since the Persian Gulf War and beyond. This year is all about Percent Penetration. We must target the generation we want to lead this organization into the future. No, it does not mean exclude our seasoned generation. We are challenged with more and more veterans service organizations popping up, but remember, none of them deliver the services the VFW does. Believe it, sell it. One Voice, Your Voice, together we can/will make a difference in Veteran’s lives. And along the way, we will increase membership. I like the competition I am seeing from a few Districts. The 6th is still leading the way with the 7th and 9th almost deadlocked for second place. Keep up the hard work. It would be great to have a District at 100% by Mid-Winter. If so, then the State Commander can give out a Legacy Life Membership to that District Commander. Overall, the Department is at 91.56%. Winter is here, but we cannot stop trying to recruit. I am very grateful to those who have really stepped up this year; including your emphasis to engage new members and work with their communities to showcase the AWESOME work we do each year.
We can make a difference…thank you!
~Submitted by Scott Bill, Membership Chair, scottbill15@gmail.com
General Orders 7 January 2016
POW/ MIA
VFW Action Corps Weekly
December 4, 2015 8. MIA Recovery Update: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency recently announced identifications of remains and burial updates for one Marine and three soldiers who had been missing in action from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Returned home are: -- Marine Corps Cpl. James D. Otto, 20, of Los Angeles, will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 8. He was killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943, while fighting on the Pacific island of Tarawa. He was assigned to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. Read more at: http://www.dpaa.mil/NewsStories/NewsReleases/tabid/10159/Article/632492/marine-missing-from-world-war-ii-accounted-for-otto.aspx. -- Army Sgt. Robert C. Dakin, 22, will be buried with full military honors on Dec. 12 in his hometown of Waltham, Mass. He was assigned to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, when he was lost in North Korea on Dec. 12, 1950. -- Army Sgt. Billy J. Williams, who was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Infantry Division, was lost in North Korea on Feb. 14, 1951. -- Army Sgt. 1st Class Billy D. Hill, 21, of Fallon, Nev., was assigned to the 282nd Aviation Company, 14th Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, when he was lost in Vietnam on Jan. 21, 1968.
~Submitted by Dr. Jim Tuorila, POW / MIA Chair
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS END IS NEAR Just a reminder that only your
newsletters from 2015 are eligible for the contest. So after your December letter is written, pick out
your best two from the past year and enter the contest. There are three categories based on membership size so everyone should enter.
Don’t forget that entries must be in by March 1st, 2016
Hope You All Had Happy Holidays ~Submitted by Doug Doerfler, Publications Chair
General Orders 8 January 2016
SAFTEY
EMT / Firefighter / Law Enforcement entries were due to Department by January 1st.
There is still time to submit entries for the Bus Driver of the Year…
Due to Department Headquarters not later than March 1, 2016
All Safety Awards will be presented at the June Convention in Rochester.
~Submitted by Don Nix, Safety Chair
SCOUTING
Scout of the Year Nominations DUE to Posts by March 1, 2016.
That sounds like a long time out but it is just around the corner. How do you begin? Start with these easy steps: 1. Contact local troops and find out who received their Eagle award this past
year. They must have it by the March 1, 2016 deadline. 2. Contact local Girl Scout troops and find out who has received their Girl
Scout Gold award. 3. Give them the location of the application on- line at VFW.org under
“scholarship programs” 4. Make sure they begin right away so they can get a great application in on
time. 5. Send all nominations to the Department 6. Sit back and give yourself a pat on the back for doing another great job
for the VFW and our communities.
VOICE OF
DEMOCRACY/ PATRIOT’S PEN
VOD and Patriot’s Pen CD’s and Essays have been sent to Department. The judging is done and you all need to make your reservations for Mid-Winter Banquet so that we can be there to cheer on and give our support for our youth.
A thank you to the judges that took time out of busy schedules to listen and read essays.
District Chairmen should have your participation reports finished and sent to Department. We need to compile them and send on to National.
District entrants and their sponsoring Post & District will receive letters with their invitation to the Midwinter Banquet. Be sure to help with informing your District winners what is expected of them.
~Submitted by Michael Pierce, Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen Chair
General Orders 9 January 2016
VETERANS ACTIVITIES
Archery ........ Farmington Post #7662 will Host 2016
Bean bag.......Alexandria Post #936 will Host 2016 Bowling ........Mankato Post #950 will host 2016
Cribbage ...... April 9, 2016 Hosted by Hasting Post #1210 Fishing .........Open for 2015 and Beyond
Golf ...............Owatonna Post #3723 will host 2016 Horseshoes …Fergus Falls Post #612 will host 2016
Military Rifle Match...Open for 2015 and Beyond Pistol comp….... Brooklyn Park Post #3915 will host 2016
Trap shooting… Open 2015 and beyond
******************************************************************** NOTE: Contact the Veteran Activities Chairman in your District if you are
interested in bidding any of the above events or would like more information on any of the events.
~Submitted by Dan Meyer, Veterans Activities Chair
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
BASEBALL: August 11-14, 2016 – Fergus Falls Post #612
(Willmar Post #1639 to Host 2017)
HOCKEY: March 18-20, 2016 – Moorhead-Dilworth Post #1223
(White Bear Lake Post #1782 to Host 2017)
******************************************************************** NOTE: Contact the Veteran Activities Chairman in your District if you are
interested in bidding any of the above events or would like more information on any of the events.
~Submitted by Hesselgrave, Youth Activities Chair
General Orders 10 January 2016
COMMANDERS – QUARTERMASTERS – TRUSTEES
WARNING!!!
Taxes, Payroll Taxes and Other Post Debts Are YOUR Responsibility! Comrades, Recently, one of our Past Post Quartermasters was contacted relative to Unpaid Payroll Taxes. This Quartermaster allowed the Club Manager to handle the Financial transactions of the Club Operation --- and the Payroll Taxes. Over a year and a half, the Club Manager failed to pay the aforementioned Payroll Taxes.
Long story – short, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes the (in the VFW) Post Quartermaster as the Chief Financial/Fiduciary Officer of the Post. They therefore started repayment/retribution proceedings against that Post Quartermaster and his personal assets.
It the past, the IRS, other agencies and Vendors have gone after the assets of the
Corporation or the Post. Times have changed, especially when Governmental Agencies are concerned! Additionally, they WILL prosecute that Officer in accordance of the Law. This includes jail or prison time and additional fines above the repayment of the debt.
The Department of Minnesota, Veterans of Foreign Wars recommends that ALL
Commanders, Quartermasters and Trustees stay on top of ALL Financial obligations of the Post, Club, Gambling or any other Financial commitments of subordinate Units. Additionally, we suggest that you contact your Accountant or a local Accountant to get a better understanding of the IRS and other Governmental Statutes as they apply to your various operations.
To ALL Quartermasters --- YOU MUST BE IN CONTROL OF ALL YOUR ASSETS AND
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS --- as YOU are the Chief Financial Officer of the Post and the FIRST TARGET of agencies like the Internal Revenue Service.!!!
Should you have any questions, PLEASE call at 651-291-1757 and we will do the best
we can to help you.
THANK YOU!! Yours In Comradeship, James R. Hesselgrave, State Adjutant-Quartermaster Department of Minnesota, VFW
General Orders 11 January 2016
REMINDER
It’s That Time of the Year Again — Annual Renewal of Your Post Articles of Incorporation are Due by December 31 to the Secretary of State
All registered businesses and nonprofits
must renew their Articles of Incorporation
each calendar year. For most business-
es there is no charge. This has to be
done online.
Businesses required to file include
corporations, limited liability companies
(LLCs), partnerships and nonprofits
(including VFW Posts). Failure to renew
will result in dissolution of your Non-Profit
Status. General Orders 12 January 2016
January 2016
Legislative Announcements By Tom McLaughlin, MN VFW Department Legislative Chairman
General Orders 13 January 2016
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General Orders 14 January 2016
MIDWINTER CONFERENCE SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKLET
The 2016 Midwinter Conference will offer Posts a discount for advertising in the Souvenir Pro-gram Booklet for the Midwinter Conference. The Booklet will contain pictures of the District Voice of Democracy Winners, listing of the priz-es and many other pages of interest. The Booklet will also include the full program for the Midwinter Conference.
ADVERTISING RATES FOR V.F.W. STATE, DISTRICT, AND POSTS FOR THE MIDWINTER BOOK.
PAGE SIZE RATES
FULL PAGE (5” X 8”) $125.00 HALF PAGE * $ 75.00 QUARTER PAGE * $ 45.00
ALL ADDS MUST BE SCANNER/CAMERA READY. IF THEY ARE NOT YOU WILL BE REQUIERED TO PAY AN ADDITION-AL $10. IF YOU DO NOT, YOUR AD WILL GO IN AS WE RECEIVED IT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CALL DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AT 651-291-1757.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Department of MN, VFW AND MAIL TO: Dept of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars Rice Street Station PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117
DEADLINE DATE FOR BOOKLET: December 20th, 2015
*Please See Reverse Side for Ad Layout and tips
First come - First served in choosing the page for
advertising.
The Booklet is an excellent opportunity to advertise your Post or a
Candidate for State Office - Be it for VFW,
Auxiliary or MOC.
General Orders 15 January 2016
Things you should think about while making an ad!!
Is my add layout correct? -A full page is just that: 5 x 8. -For a Half page layout and a Quarter page is at the bottom of this document.
How can I guarantee the best Quality for my ad? -Send it to us electronically either in a CD or Email. -If you send it in hard copy, print your ad in the highest quality setting your printer can go and have it print in a gray scale NOT color. Also try not to fold your ad. -It is always advisable to send us originals not copies.
Does my Ad look good in a Gray Scale? -Light colors such as red and yellow do not look good in a gray scale.
Are the quality of my ad pictures good? -The higher quality of picture you have the better we can make your ad look.
Is my Ad formatted correctly? -We accept Word, Publisher, JPEG and Tiff.
Any questions please call
651-291-1757
Quarter Page Ad 2 1/4” X 3 3/4”
Only $45
Half Page Ad 4 1/2” x 3 3/4”
Only $75
Whole Page Ad
7 1/2” x 4 1/2” OR
4 1/2” x 7 1/2”
ONLY $125
General Orders 16 January 2016
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
MIDWINTER CONFERENCE January 22 - 23, 2016
(Tentative Schedule- Updated 12/21) FRIDAY - JANUARY 22, 2016:
12:00 - 6:30 P.M. Registration and Banquet Tickets Coatroom 1:00 P.M. Auxiliary Hospital Board Meeting Deer /Elk 1:00 P.M. V.F.W. Finance Committee Chase Boardroom 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. Gambling Seminar Ballroom 4 2:00 P.M. Auxiliary Membership/Recruiter Meeting Ballroom 1 & 2 3:00 – 6:30 P.M. Displays Pre-Function 3:30 P.M. V.F.W. Charitable Association Chase Boardroom 6:00 P.M. V.F.W. Council of Administration Ballroom 4 6:30 P.M. Auxiliary Council Meeting Ballroom 1 & 2
SATURDAY - JANUARY 23, 2016:
7:00 - 9:00 A.M. Register Poppy Displays Atrium 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Registration and Banquet Tickets Coatroom 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Displays Atrium & Pre-Function 9:00 A.M. Auxiliary Conference Meeting Ballroom 1 & 2
VFW Seminars and Committee Meetings 8:00 A.M. Legislative Minnesota Room V.F.W. Finance Committee Chase Boardroom Service Officers School St. Croix I MIA/POW Pine/Cedar Citizenship Education/Americanism Elk Lake Community Service/Hospital/Blood Deer Lake Youth Activities Birch/Maple
9:00 A.M. Membership/ Social Media & Technology Ballroom 4 10:30 A.M. Quartermasters School Ballroom 4 V.F.W. and Auxiliary Poppy Committees Elk Lake Veterans & Military Support Pine/Cedar Veterans Activities Birch/Maple By-Laws Committee Chase Boardroom 11:00 A.M. District Poppy Chairmen meeting Elk Lake 12:00 Noon Past Department President's Luncheon Minnesota Room
1:00 P.M. V.F.W. Council of Administration Ballroom 4 1:30 P.M. Auxiliary Conference Meeting Ballroom 1 & 2
1:30 P.M. Men's Auxiliary Meeting Deer Lake
2:30 - 4:30 P.M. District VOD Winners Party St. Croix I
4:00 P.M. Church Service Elk Lake
6:00 P.M. District V.O.D. Winners Reception Pine/Cedar/Birch Banquet Reception (Cash Bar) Atrium 6:45 P.M. Banquet Doors Open 7:00 P.M. Grand Banquet Grand Ballroom
General Orders 17 January 2016
Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars
Midwinter Conference - January 22-23, 2016 Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Name (Please PRINT in Boxes)
Address:
City: _____________________________ State: _______ Zip: Affiliation: _______________________ Phone
Arrival Date: _________________________ Departure Date: ______________________ Sharing room with: _________________________________________________________ Please reserve a: (___) Single @ $87 ea. (___) Double @ $87 ea.
(___) Triple @ $87 ea. (___) Quad @ $87 ea. Room/Bed type: (___) King (___) Two Double Beds Parking: City Center Ramp- $21 for Thurs. & Sun. and approx. $16 a day for Fri. & Sat. (Subj. to Change)
All requests for reservations must be received by December 31, 2015. Please include first night's deposit to guarantee your reservation. In the event that a guaranteed reservation is not cancelled prior to 6:00 p.m. on your arrival date, one night's room and tax will be deducted from your deposit or billed through your credit card. Special group rates and accommodations are based on availability. Checkout time is 12:00 noon. Guest rooms will be available after 3:00 p.m. All rooms subject to applicable taxes. PLEASE REMEMBER --- Make your check or money order payable to the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Please do not send currency. Reservations will be held until 6:00 p.m. unless guaranteed by one night's deposit.
Credit Card Type (circle one): Visa Mastercard Discover American Express
Card Number: ______________________________ Expiration Date: ____________
Signature: _____________________________________
Check # ___________ for one (1) night made out to the Minneapolis Marriot City Center
Money Order for one (1) night made out to the Minneapolis Marriot City Center
YES - I would like to receive an Email confirming my Reservations. My email address is:
MAIL RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY TO MARRIOTT CITY CENTER! NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY PHONE
You MUST use this form provided by the Department of MN, VFW to receive the special VFW rate.
General Orders 18 January 2016
Error!
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Department of MN, V.F.W.
NO TICKETS WILL BE MAILED OUTPLEASE PICK THEM UP AT THE REGISTRATION DESK
Ticket orders will be stamped with date of receipt and filled in that order. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.Tickets will bear a table number and orders will be filled as received. Tickets will be reserved under the name of the person designated on the order form.
THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP POST AND AUXILIARY DELEGATES TOGETHER IS TO ORDER THE TICKETS AT THE SAME TIME- This goes for V.O.D. Chairmen (at ALL levels), Post Officers, etc.
Most Posts and Auxiliaries have followed a practice of purchasing a pair of tickets for their Commander and President as a gesture of appreciation for their efforts during the year. This makes it possible for them to meet with others who have shared similar responsibilities and challenges. Please be sure to include your Men's Auxiliary also.
Clip and mail
BANQUET RESERVATION Saturday, January 23, 2016
Please reserve ___ tickets at $27.00 each. Enclosed is Check # ________ for $____________.
NAME:
PHONE # ____ E-MAIL: __________________________________
POST/AUXILIARY # DISTRICT # CITY:___________________
Please list ALL people for this Reservation – Up to 10 (Include their positions if applicable)
1
2 3 4
5 6 7
8 9 10
SPECIAL NOTES or DIETARY REQUESTS:_____________________________________________________________
TICKETS: $27.00 Send ticket order form and check to:
Reception: 6:00 P.M. Dinner: 7:00 P.M.Naming of Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen
V.F.W. State Headquarters Rice Street Station – PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117
Deadline: January 12, 2016Deadline: January 12, 2016
E-MAIL: __________________________________
113th Annual Midwinter Banquet Saturday, January 23, 2016
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
MENU: Roasted Strip Loin of Beef, Skin-on Mashed Red Potatoes with Baby Carrots & Asparagus Mixed Greens with Pears, Dried Cherries, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Alternating Chocolate Madness w/ Raspberry Sauce & Apple Gallette w/ Warm Caramel Sauce
General Orders 19 January 2016
61st Minnesota VFW State Bantam Hockey
Tournament Booklet
The 2015 Minnesota State Bantam Hockey Tournament will be held at the Moorhead Youth Hockey Arena hosted by Dilworth/Moorhead Post 1223 on March 18-20, 2016.
The deadline for advertisement is February 20, 2016
We are offering several very affordable opportunities to advertise your VFW in our
2016 State Hockey Program. You can purchase a Full page,
Half Page, one-fourth page, one-eighth page, or if you
want to only have an ad with two lines, a one-sixteenth
page is for you. We want camera ready ads
for the larger sizes.
This booklet will contain pictures of District teams and
names of players.
Send copy & Check to:
VFW Post 1223 Attn: Hockey Advertising
1505 Center Ave. W Dilworth, MN 56529
Make checks payable to:
VFW Post 1223 Earmarked: Hockey Ad
Direct Questions to: John Lopez
Email address:
john1218@hotmail.com
Telephone: 701-306-6457
NOTE!
Full Page 7 ½ X 10 (Copy area)
Only $150 (original Photos/Graphics and ad copy)
Half Page
Only $80 (original Photos/Graphics and ad copy)
Quarter Page Only $45
(original Photos/Graphics and ad copy) Eighth Page
Only $25 (original Photos/Graphics
and ad copy)
Sixteenth Page Only $15
(2 Lines Max.)
General Orders 20 January 2016
Rev. 9/28/15
The Employer of the Year Award is given each year in recognition to employers whose policies and achievements in hiring, promoting, and training of veterans, with special emphasis on disabled veterans, is outstanding. ELIGIBILITY: Any individual, corporation or agency with an exceptional record of employing veterans. NOMINATIONS: Any individual may nominate a candidate for this award. The Department will select one candidate to honor in each of the subcategories. Deadline is February 1, 2016 for nominees to reach Department Headquarters. CATEGORIES: Employers with less than 250 total employees (SMALL) Employers with more than 250 total employees private sector(LARGE) Employers with more than 250 total employees who are federal contractors (LARGE) PROCEDURE: Recommendations should include a statement detailing the exceptional character of the nominees' accomplishments in providing employment services to veterans Recommendations must include, but not limited to: Nominees name
Business address
City State Zip
Name and telephone number of a contact
Type of business
Total number employees Percentage who are veterans ______% Total number of veterans Percentage who are disabled veterans ______% Total number of non-veterans Percentage who are non-veterans ______% Total number of disabled veterans
Number hired last year Percentage of new hired veterans ______% Number of veterans hired Percentage of disabled Veterans ______% Number of disabled veterans hired Percentage of non-veterans ______% Number of non-veterans hired
Does the employers' regulations/policies provide preference for veterans in: Recruiting Placement _________ Promotion _________(Indicate yes or no and include a paragraph of explanation)
Retirement Policy: Is military service credited in retirement computation? The date the company was established and the average employees in the past five years Is the business seasonal? (If yes, indicate if full or part time employees) On a separate sheet describe employer's policy on employment and advancement of veterans and attach a
copy of the policy. Explain why you believe this nominee should receive the annual "Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars Employer of the Year" award.
NOTE: Except as required above, do not submit still film, movie film, filmed spots, tape recordings, transcripts, records, drawings, diagram, meeting programs, books or other material that does not support the requested information.
Submitted by: Address: Date: General Orders 21 January 2016
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AWARD DIRECTIONS: Each VFW Post/Auxiliary may nominate one (1) School Bus Driver for the Safe
Student Transportation Award by completing this form. NOTE NEW DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2016 Candidate applications must be the hands of the Department Chairman Don Nix for judging no later than this date. Send Entries to: Dept of MN Veterans of Foreign Wars Attn: Safety Chair Rice Street Station PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117 Post/Auxiliary sponsoring nomination # VFW District #
Post/Auxiliary Commander/President Signature
Post/Auxiliary Safety Chairman Date
Post/Auxiliary Safety Chairman PHONE____________________ Email____________________________
School Bus Driver's name School
Bus Driver’s Address:
Phone_______________________ Email______________________________
The following questions are to be completed by Driver's Supervisor. I (Print Supervisors Name) acknowledge and attest to accuracy of
the following information for this school bus driver (Print Name) ________________________________
1. Is Bus Driver's drivers license current (yes or no) 2. Minnesota Law requires school bus drivers to undergo a criminal history background investigation.
Are the background check results for this person on file?
3. Total number of years of driving school bus.
4. Lifetime total number of "chargeable accidents" that occurred while driving a bus (Driver cited/fined)
5. Lifetime total number of "moving violations" that occurred while driving a bus. (Driver cited/fined)
6. Is person currently a school bus driver?
7. Present route's miles driven (total, round trip per day)
8. Present route's number of children transported on an average day. (Calculate each student only once)
9. Average number of minutes driven per daily morning route?
10. Average number of minutes driven per daily evening route? 11. Number of extra-curricular bus trips in an average month. (Calculate each game or field trip as one). 12. Total number of years that I have supervised this person
Supervisor's Signature Date General Orders 22 January 2016
-MORE-
THIS PORTION OF THE APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Safety Award is to acknowledge and honor the services and contributions that school bus drivers selflessly provide for the safety, care and well-being of our children. The Veterans of Foreign Wars provide local awards. From among the local awards winners, one top winner is then selected in each of the nine (9) VFW Districts. One State Winner is then selected and honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at their State Convention in June 2016.
DIRECTIONS: As a School principal, please write a brief letter of reference on behalf of the local candidate that attests to this candidate's character and devotion to the service and well being of school children. Please include specific examples. The information may be written in the space below (signed/dated) or you may choose to attach a letter. (Please sign and date) SCHOOL NAME PRINCIPAL'S NAME DATE UPDATED 5/29/15
General Orders 23 January 2016
2015 – 2016 ANNUAL PUBLICATIONS CONTEST
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
OF THE UNITED STATES For more information on the 2015-2016 Post and District Publications Contest: contact, Department Publications and Public Relations Chair.
The 2015-2016 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and District Publications Contest recognizes excellence in Post and District publications. Entries will be judged on content, design, pictures and graphics (where relevant), and overall quality. Awards will be presented to the winners at the Department Convention and will include a Sweepstakes Award to the best overall publication.
Any Minnesota VFW Post or District that regularly publishes a newspaper or newsletter for its members may enter. Awards will be presented for first, second, and honorable mention, if judged applicable, to the winners. Entries will be judged by Membership Category - 99 and less; 100-179; and 180 or more. If your Post has a web site, it must be recognized by the Department of Minnesota and listed as such in the Department's list of Posts. The web site should be easy to access, please keep it up to date as well as informative for your members. We will be searching through the web sites from time to time throughout the year.
Please submit your entries early. Deadline is March 1, 2016. Send your two (2) best issues, printed between January, 2015 and December, 2015. Place your entry in a 9 X 12 envelope and clearly identify it by writing “Publications Contest” on the outside. Include your return address and enclose the completed form below.
MAIL TO: Douglas Doerfler, Chair Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Publications and Public Relations Rice St Station - PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117
Entries will NOT be returned, and the judges’ decisions will be final ***************************************************************************************************************
ENCLOSE THIS FORM WITH YOUR POST/DISTRICT ENTRY!
POST/DISTRICT # COMMANDER’S NAME
ADDRESS Phone EDITOR’S NAME ADDRESS
Phone
NAME OF PUBLICATION ___________________________________________________
How many times published annually___________________________________________
CATEGORIES:
POSTS: SMALL (99 or Fewer) MEDIUM (100-179) LARGE (180 or more)
DISTRICTS: SMALL (1,299 or less) MEDIUM (1,300-2,099) LARGE (2,100 or more)
Membership total ______________________
General Orders 24 January 2016
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
TRAVELING SAFETY TROPHY
I. District Commanders and Post Commanders please pass this along to your
Safety Chairperson.
II. The following requirements for participation in and winning of the Department of Minnesota Traveling Safety Trophy for 2015-2016 are as follows:
A. To be eligible, your Post or Auxiliary must enter a Community Service
Recordbook.
1. The first page of the Community Service Recordbook must show Post name, Post number and location of Post or Auxiliary. This form will be sent to all Posts/Auxiliaries by the State Community Service Chairman via the General Orders.
2. Your Community Service Recordbook (Category 2 - Safety) will be
judged on the number of Safety Projects completed as well as the quality of the project. Document your projects with newspaper articles, pictures and other verifications.
3. The six basic Safety Programs are: Pedestrian Safety; Drug
Awareness; Recreational Safety; Highway Safety; Home/Fire Safety; Recognition/Other. You do not have to complete all six (6) programs to qualify for this award.
4. Is your Recordbook presented in chronological order or in a manner
easily understandable? It is to your advantage to write up each project as completely as possible.
5. How did the Community benefit from the Safety projects sponsored
or offered by your Post or Auxiliary? Was this apparent in your Recordbook?
B. Entries must be in the Department Office by April 19, 2016 so that the
entries may be judged and the Trophy engraved by Convention time.
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS
FIRST PLACE $40.00 + TRAVELING TROPHY SECOND PLACE $35.00 + CERTIFICATE THIRD PLACE $30.00 + CERTIFICATE
- OVER -
V.F.W DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
General Orders 25 January 2016
SAFETY REPORT
Post/Auxiliary # District Location
Post/Auxiliary Membership
Chairman's Name Reporting Period from to
The following Safety Categories have been completed:
1. Highway Safety AAA Driver Improvement Program 55 Alive/Mature Driving – AARP National Safety Council Youth Driver Education Classes Buddy System
2. Drug Awareness
Contact and Supply your local Police Department Social Services and Schools Support Drug, Treatment - self-help Groups
Assist Established Programs 3. Recreational Safety
Hunter Safety, Boating Safety, Snowmobile Safety, Play Ground Safety 4. Pedestrian Safety
Lite-A-Bike, Bicycle Safety, Lite-a-Bike
5. Home / Fire Safety (work with local Police & Fire Department) Home Security Classes Fire Prevention Classes Domestic Abuse Home Crime Prevention
6. Recognition (All citations are available from National Headquarters) Life Saving Award Police Citations Sheriff Citation
Paramedic Citation Citizen Citation Firefighter Citation
Completion of all six categories are not required. Pick one or two and do a good job. Community Service Recordbooks are required for the top 5 winners. Who, What, When, Where, How and Why - Involve the Community. If classes or Seminars are held, a list of names of the people taking classes must be included. List your local media for news releases: Newspapers Radio & TV Stations Don Nix, Chairman Safety Program Department of Minnesota, VFW
DEADLINE: April 20, 2016 THIS FORM SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE CATEGORY 2 - SAFETY
SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE RECORDBOOK
General Orders 26 January 2016
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General Orders 27 January 2016
Offi
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Ye
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low
ing
docu
men
tati
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hou
ld b
e su
bmit
ted:
• Ph
otog
raph
of
the
Scou
t —
mu
st b
e at
tach
ed t
o th
is f
orm
.
The
Sco
ut
mu
st a
ppea
r in
cor
rect
, com
plet
e u
nif
orm
for
the
ir
cu
rren
t ra
nk.
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omm
ende
d si
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" x
5" .
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Scho
ol P
artic
ipat
ion
Reco
rd —
a s
ingl
e p
age,
on
e si
ded
re
sum
e of
the
can
dida
te’s
hig
h sc
hool
act
ivit
ies
in
dica
tin
g ac
adem
ic
ach
ieve
men
ts,
offi
ces
hel
d,
hon
ors
rece
ived
an
d si
gnifi
can
t pa
rtic
ipat
ion
in o
ther
act
ivit
ies.
• Sc
outin
g R
ecor
d —
m
axim
um
of
th
ree
pag
es,
one
side
on
ly,
listi
ng
of a
ll Sc
outi
ng
part
icip
atio
n b
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nin
g w
ith
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b Sc
outs
or
B
row
nie
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year
s of
p
arti
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un
it
nu
mbe
rs
and
sp
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rs.
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o in
clu
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wh
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le,
Sum
mit
or
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d P
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tify
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ader
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leve
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par
tici
pat
ion
in
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ng
acti
viti
es
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bore
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of
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ow c
onfe
ren
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etc
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nd
the
can
dida
te’s
Eag
le S
cou
t,
Gir
l Sc
out
Gol
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ard
, V
entu
re
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mit
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ter
Pro
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rvic
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sin
gle
pag
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one
side
d re
sum
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rtic
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in
com
mu
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ligio
us
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ld a
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tters
of
Reco
mm
enda
tion
—
m
axim
um
of
fi
ve
lett
ers,
tw
o p
ages
ea
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wil
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ve
lett
ers
mu
st
incl
ude
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e fr
om
a sc
hool
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com
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nit
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d a
Scou
t le
ader
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he
two
addi
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al
lett
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shou
ld
be
from
m
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rs
of
the
loca
l co
mm
un
ity
wh
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ave
spec
ial
know
led
ge o
f th
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idat
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abil
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com
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ents
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ompl
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ry F
orm
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itte
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ocal
VFW
Pos
t.
Loca
l Pos
ts c
an b
e id
enti
fied
by
zip
code
at w
ww
.vfw
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.
WH
O M
AKES
UP
TH
E VF
W
SCO
UTI
NG
TEA
M?
Th
e ba
ckbo
ne
of S
cou
tin
g in
th
e V
FW i
s th
e V
FW S
cou
tin
g Te
am.
Th
ese
VFW
mem
bers
are
dee
ply
invo
lved
in
Sco
uti
ng,
mos
t w
ith
de
cade
s of
exp
erie
nce
.
App
oin
ted
by t
hei
r D
epar
tmen
t C
omm
ande
r, t
hey
are
res
pon
sibl
e fo
r pr
omot
ing
Scou
tin
g in
thei
r st
ate.
Th
ey a
re a
vaila
ble
to e
nco
ura
ge
Pos
ts t
o sp
onso
r u
nit
s, s
upp
ort
un
its
and
indi
vidu
al S
cou
t pr
ojec
ts.
Th
ey s
hou
ld b
e th
e D
epar
tmen
t’s
“exp
ert”
on
all
phas
es o
f Sc
outi
ng.
M
any
Dep
artm
ents
hav
e m
ult
iple
mem
bers
of
the
VFW
Sco
uti
ng
Tea
m,
but
ever
y D
epar
tmen
t sh
ould
hav
e at
lea
st o
ne
indi
vidu
al t
o pr
omot
e th
e va
lues
of
Scou
tin
g to
you
th a
nd
to t
he
VFW
its
elf.
For
m
ore
info
rmat
ion
on
th
e V
FW S
cou
tin
g T
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ited
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AM I
ELI
GIB
LE?
To
be e
ligib
le f
or t
he
awar
d, t
he
can
dida
te m
ust
:
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e a
regi
ster
ed, a
ctiv
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a B
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r G
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cou
t T
roop
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t Sh
ip.
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e th
e re
cipi
ent
of t
he
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le S
cou
t A
war
d, G
irl S
cou
ts
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old
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ard,
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ture
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mm
it A
war
d or
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ut
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uar
term
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r A
war
d.
• H
ave
dem
onst
rate
d ex
empl
ary
citi
zen
ship
in s
choo
l,
Sco
uti
ng
and
com
mu
nit
y.
• H
ave
reac
hed
his
or
her
15t
h b
irth
day
and
be e
nro
lled
in
hig
h s
choo
l at
the
tim
e of
sel
ecti
on.
App
lican
ts s
till
in h
igh
sch
ool
wh
o re
ach
th
eir
18th
bir
thda
y du
rin
g th
e n
omin
atio
n y
ear
rem
ain
elig
ible
if o
ther
wis
e qu
alifi
ed.
A S
cou
t m
ay e
nte
r th
rou
gh o
nly
one
VFW
Pos
t. A
loca
l Pos
t ca
n
be id
enti
fied
by
zip
code
at www.vfw.org.
WH
AT A
RE
THE
DEA
DLI
NES
?•
Dea
dlin
e fo
r en
try
to V
FW P
ost
is M
arch
1st
.
• On
e ca
ndi
date
wit
h f
ull
entr
y cr
iter
ia m
ust
be
subm
itte
d by
a
VFW
Pos
t to
th
e n
ext
leve
l of
ju
dgin
g by
Apr
il 1s
t. T
he
VFW
D
epar
tmen
t (S
tate
) Sc
outi
ng
chai
rman
can
pro
vide
th
is i
nfo
r-m
atio
n.
• T
he
Dep
artm
ent
win
ner
mu
st b
e se
lect
ed a
nd
subm
itte
d by
th
eir
Dep
artm
ent
(Sta
te)
Scou
tin
g ch
airm
an t
o th
e N
atio
nal
V
FW o
rgan
izat
ion
by
May
1st
.
Que
stio
ns s
houl
d be
dir
ecte
d to
N
elda
Clif
ton
at 8
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emai
led
to n
clif
ton@
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.org
.
General Orders 28 January 2016
VFW
Tea
cher
Nom
inat
ion
Form
Plea
se p
hoto
copy
or c
ut o
ut a
nd a
ttach
to n
omin
atio
n es
say.
Nom
inat
ed T
each
erN
ame:
Emai
l:Su
bjec
t and
gra
de ta
ught
: C
urre
nt sc
hool
: Sc
hool
add
ress
:
Scho
ol p
hone
#:
On
a se
para
te p
iece
of p
aper
, ple
ase
desc
ribe
(typ
e or
pri
nt) i
n 35
0 w
ords
or l
ess w
hy y
ou fe
el y
our
nom
inee
shou
ld b
e se
lect
ed fo
r the
Sm
art/
Mah
er
VFW
Nat
iona
l Citi
zens
hip
Educ
atio
n Te
ache
r Aw
ard,
then
sign
the
nom
inat
ion
stat
emen
t.
Subm
it no
min
atio
n m
ater
ials
to y
our l
ocal
VFW
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st. V
isit
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r loc
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nd to
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iona
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rter
s.
Num
ber o
f wor
ds in
ess
ay(n
ot to
exc
eed
350)
. Ple
ase
prov
ide
this
info
rmat
ion.
Per
son
Nom
inat
ing
Teac
her
Nam
e:A
ddre
ss:
City
, Sta
te, Z
ip:
Phon
e #:
Dat
e su
bmitt
ed:
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atur
e:
Dea
dlin
e: S
ubm
it t
o lo
cal V
FW P
ost
by F
ebru
ary
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st e
duca
tors
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ould
n’t
you
like
to s
ee t
hem
get
the
hono
r th
ey d
eser
ve?
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ow y
ou c
an.
For
mor
e in
form
atio
n,co
ntac
t you
r loc
al V
FW P
ost
or it
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ies A
uxili
ary
or v
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our w
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bout
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cati
onFo
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d in
189
9, th
e V
FW h
ighl
y su
ppor
ts th
e ed
ucat
ion
of A
mer
ica’s
you
th. V
FW a
nd it
s La
dies
Aux
iliar
y ha
ve
deve
lope
d a
slate
of
prog
ram
s de
dica
ted
to h
elpi
ng
Am
eric
a’s
educ
ator
s. V
FW
Citi
zens
hip
Educ
atio
n pr
ogra
ms
stim
ulat
e in
tere
st
in
Am
eric
a’s
hist
ory,
trad
ition
s, A
mer
ican
ism, c
ivic
resp
onsib
ility
, �ag
etiq
uette
an
d pa
trio
tism
.
VFW
wan
ts to
iden
tify
and
reco
gniz
e A
mer
ica’s
best
edu
cato
rs w
ho i
nstil
l a
sens
e of
nat
iona
l pr
ide
in
stud
ents
. It
o�er
s ca
sh a
war
ds, c
omm
emor
ativ
e pl
aque
s an
d al
l-exp
ense
s-pa
id
trip
s to
th
e V
FW
Nat
iona
l C
onve
ntio
n fo
r th
ese
wor
thy
teac
hers
. �e
trip
pro
vide
s an
opp
ortu
nity
for
win
ners
to n
etw
ork
with
like
-min
ded
indi
vidu
als.
T
each
ers
care
dee
ply
abou
t Am
eric
a an
d its
chi
ldre
n.
�ey
’re c
once
rned
abo
ut t
he p
erpe
tuat
ion
of A
mer
ica’s
no
bles
t tra
ditio
ns a
nd h
ighe
st id
eals.
Wou
ldn’
t you
like
to
see
them
get
the
hono
r the
y de
serv
e? N
ow y
ou c
an...
VFW
an
nual
ly
reco
gniz
es
the
natio
n’s
top
clas
sroo
m
elem
enta
ry,
juni
or h
igh
and
high
sch
ool
teac
hers
who
te
ach
citiz
ensh
ip e
duca
tion
topi
cs r
egul
arly
and
pro
mot
e A
mer
ica’s
hist
ory
and
trad
ition
s e�e
ctiv
ely.
T
each
ers w
ho p
rom
ote
civi
c re
spon
sibili
ty, �
ag e
tique
tte
and
patr
iotis
m a
re p
rim
e ca
ndid
ates
for
thi
s aw
ard.
For
ex
ampl
e, d
o yo
u kn
ow a
tea
cher
who
pla
ns �
eld
trip
s to
ci
ty
hall
or
orga
nize
s co
mm
unity
vo
lunt
eer
proj
ects
? M
aybe
you
kno
w a
n in
stru
ctor
who
inv
ites
vete
rans
in
to t
he c
lass
room
to
disc
uss
thei
r m
ilita
ry e
xper
ienc
es.
Perh
aps
you
are
fam
iliar
with
a t
each
er w
ho f
oste
rs t
he
deve
lopm
ent
of d
emoc
ratic
val
ues
and
belie
fs t
hrou
gh
spec
ial
proj
ects
. If
you
know
of
such
a t
each
er,
hono
r hi
m o
r he
r to
day
with
the
Sm
art/M
aher
VFW
Nat
iona
l C
itize
nshi
p Ed
ucat
ion
Teac
her A
war
d.
How
Doe
s th
e C
onte
st W
ork?
Base
d on
the
nom
inee
s su
bmitt
ed,
VFW
loc
al c
hapt
ers,
calle
d Po
sts,
will
rec
ogni
ze o
ne o
utst
andi
ng t
each
er i
n gr
ades
K-5
, 6-8
and
9-1
2. P
osts
then
subm
it th
ese
win
ners
’ na
mes
to th
eir D
istri
ct-le
vel j
udgi
ng, w
ho w
ill fo
rwar
d th
eir
win
ners
to th
e D
epar
tmen
t (or
sta
te)
leve
l. A
�er
judg
ing,
ea
ch D
epar
tmen
t the
n fo
rwar
ds th
e na
mes
of i
ts w
inne
rsto
VFW
Nat
iona
l H
eadq
uart
ers
for
cons
ider
atio
n in
the
na
tiona
l aw
ards
con
test
.
Who
is e
ligib
le?
All
curr
ent c
lass
room
teac
hers
(tea
chin
g at
leas
tha
lf of
the
scho
ol d
ay in
a c
lass
room
env
ironm
ent)
in g
rade
s K-1
2 ar
e el
igib
le. P
revi
ous n
atio
nal V
FW
win
ners
and
hom
esch
ool t
each
ers a
re in
elig
ible
. N
omin
atio
ns c
an b
e su
bmitt
ed b
y fe
llow
teac
hers
, su
perv
isor
s or o
ther
inte
rest
ed in
divi
dual
s (n
ot re
lativ
es).
Self-
nom
inee
s are
not
elig
ible
.
How
are
tea
cher
s no
min
ated
?Fi
ll ou
t the
nom
inat
ion
form
con
tain
ed in
this
broc
hure
. In
350
wor
ds o
r les
s, de
scri
be w
hyyo
u fe
el y
our n
omin
ee sh
ould
be
sele
cted
.D
escr
ibe
the
teac
her’s
inno
vativ
e te
achi
ngan
d re
sour
ce d
evel
opm
ent m
etho
ds, a
s wel
las
his
or h
er d
edic
atio
n to
edu
catio
n. P
leas
esu
bmit
your
com
plet
ed n
omin
atio
n fo
rm a
ndsig
ned
essa
y to
you
r loc
al V
FW P
ost.
Visi
t w
ww.
vfw.
org
for P
ost l
ocat
ions
or c
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gram
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artm
ent a
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to �
nd th
e Po
st n
eare
st to
you
.
All
Post
-leve
l nom
inee
s, if
they
win
, sho
uld
prov
ide
a on
e-pa
ge re
sum
e, u
p to
�ve
page
s of d
ocum
enta
tion
of th
eir t
each
ing
expe
rien
ce (r
efer
ence
s, ne
ws a
rtic
les,
etc.
) and
a he
ad-a
nd-s
houl
der p
hoto
of t
hem
selv
es.
�es
e ite
ms w
ill b
e fo
rwar
ded
on to
the
Dis
tric
t w
ith th
e no
min
atio
n fo
rm a
nd e
ssay
.
Whe
n is
the
dea
dlin
e?N
omin
atio
ns m
ust b
e su
bmitt
ed to
you
r loc
al P
ost
by F
ebru
ary
15. J
udgi
ng o
ccur
s Feb
ruar
y 16
-28.
Wha
t ar
e th
e N
atio
nal a
war
ds?
Smar
t/Mah
er V
FW N
atio
nal C
itize
nshi
p Ed
ucat
ion
Teac
her A
ward
s inc
lude
the i
tem
s belo
w:
l
A na
tiona
l $1,0
00 P
ast C
omm
ande
r-in-
Chief
Joh
n Sm
art a
ward
for e
ach
of th
e top
K-5
, 6-8
and
9-12
te
ache
rs fo
r pro
fess
iona
l dev
elopm
ent e
xpen
ses.
l
$1,00
0 awa
rd fo
r eac
h wi
nnin
g tea
cher
’s sc
hool
.l
Plaq
ues f
or b
oth
the w
inni
ng te
ache
r and
scho
ol.
l
An al
l-exp
ense
s-pa
id tr
ip to
atte
nd th
e
VFW
Nat
iona
l Con
vent
ion.
NO
TE: (
Win
ners
will
rece
ive
a 10
99-M
ISC
as a
resu
lt of
th
eir a
war
d an
d al
l-exp
ense
pai
d tr
ip.)
Nom
inat
e S
omeo
ne D
eser
ving
Hav
e a
teac
her i
n m
ind?
Com
plet
e th
e no
min
atio
nfo
rm a
nd re
quire
d es
say,
then
subm
it it
to y
our l
ocal
V
FW P
ost.
�e
inve
stm
ent t
hat a
teac
her m
akes
in
toda
y’s y
outh
will
be
the
divi
dend
s we
will
all
reap
from
futu
re le
ader
s.
Am
eric
a’s
His
tory
|
C
ivic
Res
pon
sibil
ity
|
Fla
g E
tiquet
te
|
Pat
riot
ism
|
A
mer
ican
ism
|
T
radit
ions
ecog
nize
tea
cher
s w
hoca
re a
bout
Am
eric
aR
General Orders 30 January 2016
Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher
Advancement Form (Post Teacher Entry Form) (Attach to original Post entry documentation for each teacher nominated.)
Nominee’s Full Name_________________________________________________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________ City _______________________ State _____________ Zip_____________
Home Phone ____________________ Social Security Number ____________________ Grade level ❍ K-5 ❍ 6-8 ❍ 9-12 Name of School______________________________________________________ School’s Phone __________________________ School Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Post/Ladies Auxiliary Chairman Section I certify that the teacher named above is the duly selected Post winner of the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program in his/her grade level category and is our Post’s authorized entry into the District finals. Signature of Post Commander/Chairman ____________________________ VFW Post No. ___________ Phone________________ Post Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Ladies Auxiliary President/Chairman ________________________ Auxiliary No.________ Phone ________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Total number of teacher nominations for all categories _______ Total dollar amount spent by Post/Ladies Auxiliary for awards for all
categories and other (citations, gifts, medals, banquet) $__________ District/Ladies Auxiliary Chairman Section I certify that the teacher named above is the duly selected District winner of the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award in his/her grade level category and is our District’s entry into the Department finals. Signature of Dist. Commander/Chairman __________________________ Dist. No._________________ Phone ________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Auxiliary Dist. President/Chairman ____________________ Dist. No._________________ Phone _________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ List all Posts participating in program_____________________________________________________________________________ Total dollar amount spent by Posts/Auxiliaries for awards for all categories and other (citations, gifts, medals, banquet) $ __________ VFW Department Commander/Chairman Section I certify that the teacher listed above is the duly selected winner of the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award in our Department in his/her grade level and is our official entry into the National judging. This winner will be/was notified that they are the first place state winner in their grade level on the following date: ___________________________ Signature of Dept. Commander/Chairman ________________________________________________ Phone __________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Be sure this form is entirely completed before sending to National Headquarters with your state winner’s original nomination form, essay, one page resume, up to five pages of documentation and a good quality head and shoulders photograph. Remember this form is due back to VFW National Headquarters Programs Department by April 5th. Mail to: VFW PROGRAMS, VFW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 406 W. 34TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO 64111. General Orders 31 January 2016
VFW COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES RECORD BOOK CONTEST
Post will compete with other Posts of similar size. Divisions for competition are as follows: DIVISION I - Posts with less than 100 members DIVISION II - Posts with 101 to 500 members DIVISION III - Posts with 501 or more members Division will be determined by the total members reported by National Headquarters from the prior year on June 30, 2015. Community Activities record books are permanent records of one year’s community service work. After the contests they may be put to practical use in promoting membership, proof of charity expenditures, and display to the community.
CONTEST GUIDELINES
1. Record books should contain community service projects that are completed during the period April 1 through the following March 31.
2. BOOK SIZE: Should be no larger 12 by 16 inches nor more than three inches thick. Make two or more volumes if thicker
than three inches. Number each volume, e.g., Volume I; Volume II, etc. 3. FASTENER and COVER: If books have metal posts, steel is preferable to brass or aluminum. If covers have
decal’s, place self-adhesive clear plastic over the decal’s so they will not be damaged during shipping and handling. Please use superior quality page dividers and index tabbing; the extensive handling that the record books experience must be con-sidered.
4. CLIPPINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS: Show dates and captions. Include supporting information. 5. ACCOUNTING OF EXPENSES: In a brief statement show how money was spent for each category (one to two pag-
es at the most for each category), 6. ARRANGEMENT OF BOOK: Enter each project by category. (Chronological or month by month listing makes your
entry more difficult for the judges to evaluate.) 7. ENTRY FORM: Complete and fasten inside front cover of volume one. 8. MAIL OR SHIP RECORD BOOK ENTRY FOR THE DEPARTMENT CONTEST to Department Headquarters.
PREPARING A RECORD BOOK Posts and Auxiliaries carry on many projects which are of public service. The best way to tell the story of your Post and Auxilia-ry’s work in the community is through a Community Activity record book that contains evidence of the many projects and pro-grams your Post and Auxiliary perform. From the respective sections of the Community Service Record book, the following pro-grams will be judged: Americanism, Youth Activities and Safety. There will NO LONGER be separate Record book Con-tests for Americanism, Youth Activities and Safety. The contents of your record book should be so arranged and in such detail that it tells the story of each project, clearly and completely, to those who may read and judge it. Posts and Auxiliaries should combine their community activity programs into one book or one set of books. The Post and its Auxiliary are judged as a unit. Creditable community service projects will usually fit into one or more of the categories that are listed in the Community Activi-ties guide booklet. Select and list each project in only ONE category. DO NOT duplicate. Remember, compile your book so the judges can easily read and evaluate the facts. Do not assume the judges are familiar with your Post or area. In other words, make your record book as complete as possible for it must “tell the story” of your com-munity service. Attach all entries in the book securely, Make bindings strong and yet flexible so the books may be opened easily and fully. In-dex or summarize the activities and projects that are included in the book. The index or summary should be placed in front of the record book or at the front of each category or section. Apply titles or captions to photos, and datelines to newspaper clip-General Orders 32 January 2016
The entry form provides vital information to the Department judges concerning the number of members in your Post; the number of projects you have completed; the number of people who have benefited; the amount of money and time that has been spent (both Post and Auxiliary) and the size of your community. Top winners in Department judging are those Posts and Auxiliaries who have performed, recorded, and entered evidence of their community activities.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE IN DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
BY APRIL 19, 2016
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW and WHY are very important words in telling any story. By answering these questions you will help yourself in preparing an award winning record book. Consistent winners start early in gathering data to place in the record book. They maintain a file of newspaper clippings, pic-tures, photo copies, etc. If you live in an area where it is difficult to obtain newspaper articles of your Post or Auxiliary’s community activities, keep a camera handy. ONE PICTURE CAN REPLACE A LOT OF WORDS. Record books are judged solely on the contents of the community service projects that are reported. It is not necessary to prepare an expensive or costly book. Record books are judged by their contents and not by their cover.
EVALUATING A RECORD BOOK Listed on the check sheets are the principal categories which are found in the Community Activity Guide booklet. Each cate-gory is further subdivided into additional subheadings. Each record book is evaluated thoroughly. A detailed study is made of the entries therein. Each creditable activity or project is recorded and scored. Points are given for each acceptable project that is reported. Several factors determine the point value that is awarded each project. They include (1) the extent to which the project is developed; (2) the effort, time and funds that have been expended; (3) the completeness or detail in which the project has been described and (4) the number of non-affiliated persons who have benefited by the project. When all of the projects have been evaluated and recorded on the check sheet, the points are then totaled to establish the final rating of the record book. Sometimes entries are re-examined several times to make certain they have been properly evaluated.
CATEGORIES FOR RECORDING PROJECTS The Community Activities Program is divided into SIX general categories: (1) AMERICANISM & COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; (2) SAFETY; (3) AID TO OTHERS; (4) SCHOOL AND CHURCH ASSISTANCE; (5) YOUTH AND VOICE OF DEMOCRACY; 6) HOSPITAL/BLOOD. Your Community Service Record book SHOULD be put together in this order. When making up a record book it is advisable to group your projects and programs into one of the above categories. If a project qualifies for more than one category, select and list it under one category. It will be given credit, regardless of wheth-er it is listed under the proper category. For example: Lite-a-Bike could be listed under categories one (Safety) or five (Youth and Voice of Democracy). Do not duplicate your efforts by placing them in each of the categories. Remember, when compiling your community service record book you are telling a story of your work to judges who generally are not familiar with your efforts or community. The easier it is for the judges to read the facts, the easier it is for them to evaluate your work. Remember, also if you enter your record book in other competitions, the judges will be less likely to know about the VFW Community Activities Program. Just like composing a good letter, let your record book present the story so there will be no misunderstanding. There will be two Posts in our Department that will be selected as one of the National Outstanding Community Ser-vice Posts. The award includes a plaque inscribed with the name of the VFW Post and it’s Ladies Auxiliary (if appli-cable), a $600 stipend to cover part of the 2014-2015 Post Commander’s expenses to the National Convention and publication of the Post’s name in the Convention program booklet.
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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RECORD BOOK: APRIL 19, 2016 1. This form must be filled in and attached to the inside cover of the Community Activities Record Book that
your Post enters in the Department Community Activities Record Book Contest. 2. Be sure to provide the name, address and zip code of the person to whom the Record Book should be
returned following the judging. (We prefer to use United Parcel Service, so please provide a mailing address that is not a Post Office Box. Prompt delivery is more certain when made to a street address.)
3. This form must be signed by the Post Commander. Send your entry: Department of MN, VFW Department of MN, VFW
Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146 20 W 12th St. St. Paul, MN 55117 St. Paul, MN 55155
Post No. City State Total Projects Total Hours Total Funds Since 4/1/15 (Volunteered) Used/Donated Total Post Total Auxiliary City Members as of 6/30/15 Members as of 6/30/15 Population
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CHAIRMEN:
Post Auxiliary (Name of Chairman) (Name of Chairman)
JUDGES, NOTE THE FOLLOWING LEADING PROJECTS:
Category 1: (Amer. & Coop) Page ,
Category 2: (Safety) Page ,
Category 3: (Aid to Others) Page ,
Category 4: (School/Church) Page ,
Category 5: (VOD & Youth) Page ,
Category 6: (Hospital/Blood) Page ,
Signature -Post Commander:
Post Commander's Name (print):
Address:
City: State: Zip:
By United States Postal Service By UPS
Community Activities Record Book Entry Form 2015-2016
Return Record Book to: (for United Parcel Service delivery, if possible)
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
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Year:
Title:
1Describe
Hours $
2Describe
Hours $
3Describe
Hours $
4Describe
Hours $
5Describe
Hours $
6Describe
Hours $
Hours Amount
7Describe
Hours $
8Describe
Hours $
9Describe
Hours $
PREPARED Phone #:
The following Community Activity Projects have been completed during this Calendar month:A. AMERICANISM AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
Organized and Assisted in Fund Drives (March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy, etc)
# Members:
# Members:
# Members:
Drug Awareness # Members:
CAT A
Recreational Safety # Members:
Flag Presentation or Education
Distribution of Literature
P.O.W./M.I.A. Program
Pedestrian Safety
# Members:
# Members:
B. SAFETY:# Members
# Members:Loyalty, Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor, Veterans Day
# Members:Other Americanism Projects
DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA, V.F.W PROGRAMS MONTHLY REPORT FORM
(Reporting Year: April 1 – March 31) (Use this form to report each Calendar month’s activities.)
District # Post/Auxiliary #
(One JOINT report per month)
Email Address:
REPORT for the calendar month of:
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YEAR 10
Describe
Hours $
11Describe
Hours $
12Describe
Hours $
Hours Amount
13Describe
Hours $
14Describe
Hours $
15Describe
Hours $
16Describe
Hours $
Hours Amount
17Describe
Hours $
18Describe
Hours $
Hours Amount
19Describe
Hours $
20Describe
Hours $
CAT D # Members
MONTH
CAT B
# Members:
# Members:
Home and Fire Safety
C. AID TO OTHERS:
Highway Safety
# Members:# Members
Other Safety Projects # Members:
Members/Family # Members:
Senior Citizens
# Members:
Community Involvement & Recognition # Members:
CAT C # Members
Other Aid & Other Projects
Voice of Democracy # Members:
# Members:Other School or Church Projects
# Members:
E. YOUTHSports Organizations
D. SCHOOL AND CHURCH ASSISTANCE
# Members:
Volunteerism in School
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YEAR 21
Describe
Hours $
22 Other Describe
Hours $
Hours AmountSUBTOTALS (Categories A, B, C, D and E)
Hours Amount
23. (Report Activities for this month only.)DATE PROJECTS &
DESCRIPTIONSDONATIONS & SERVICES
PINTS OF BLOOD
TOTAL HOURS
TOTAL MILES
# OF MBRS
# OF PATIENTS VISITED
X $75 X $.14 $ - $ -
Line 27 Line 27 Line 25 Line 27 Line 26
252627
MONTHLY REPORT DEADLINE:
This form MUST BE Postmarked by the 20th day of the following
month and into the Department Office no later than the 25th.
Youth Essay
Community Service Rick Bugbee
CAT E # Members
St Paul, MN 55117Rice Street Station- PO Box 17146
# Members
MONTH
COLUMN TOTALS:DOLLAR VALUES:
To be added to 25, 26 and
F. HOSPITAL/ BLOOD:
# Members:
TOTALS FROM CATEGORIES A, B, C, D, E, AND FTHE FOLLOWING MUST BE FILLED OUR OR NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN!!!!
Total amount of monies used/donated to complete projects on this Total numbers of members actively involved in completing projects
Number of hours members donated to complete projects on this
# Members:
27 below.
THESE FIGURES SHOULD BE ADDED TO CATEGORY F AND PUT ON PAGE (3)
Add Total above to:
PLEASE RETURN TO:
Revised 3/26/15
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA
NEW POPPY ORDER FORM As of 1/2015
Date _______________________
POST/AUXILIARY LOCATION_________________________________ NO. ____________ DISTRICT __________ Poppy Department Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Rice Street Station, P.O. Box 17146 St. Paul, MN 55117
Please place our order for the following:
_______________Buddy Poppies (Assembled) @ $125.00 per 1,000………………….…………$
_______________Buddy Poppy Parts @ $625.00 per 5,000*……………………………..………$
*Poppy Parts will only ship in quantities of 5,000 and WILL NOT be broken up
_______________Poppy cards, easel-back @ $1.00 each (For re-sale to merchants)....…………….… $
_______________Poppy coin canisters @ $1.15 each ………………………….…….…………$
_______________Poppy promotion caps @ $.30 each…………………………………………… $
_______________Poppy promotion buttons @ $.30 each…………………………….……….….. $
_______________"Buddy Poppy" MEMORIAL WREATH @ $4.50 each………………....……. $
_______________Story of the "Buddy Poppy" @ $6.50 sold only in pkg of 100…………..……. $
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ORDER……………………………………………$
Ship the above to: Title Address:
(Street No., Rte.No., etc. **NO PO BOX**) (Town and State) (Zip) PLEASE NOTE: Poppy orders are shipped via UPS. To avoid delay, please give a street address or route number. U.P.S. CANNOT DELIVER TO A POST OFFICE BOX. Signed Title
**Important information to fill out on the back. IF you do not complete this information, your order will not be shipped until January 1st**
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY: Date received Date recorded Date shipped
Partial shipment Order completed Date Paid/Invoiced
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IMPORTANT
None of this Material will be included with your order unless requested PLEASE INDICATE HOW MANY, IF ANY, YOU NEED OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL. REQUEST ALL YOU NEED, BUT NO MORE THAN YOU WILL USE. POPPY DEPARTMENT Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Please include the following with our Poppies: QUANTITY ITEM _______________ Arm bands _______________ "Help for the promotion worker". Hints on how to do a more effective job of promoting Poppies. _______________ Pledge cards.
Receipt books will be furnished automatically at no additional cost with each order of 25 easel-back cards. This receipt can be used by the merchant as proof of a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION.
Please Fill out the below information.
**If you do not fill it out your shipment will be filled after January 1st**
When do you need your orders (Circle one) Preferred Delivery method (Circle One
A-Immediately (Ships same day UPS *NO PO BOX*) 1-Ship via UPS (*NO PO BOX*)
B-Within in a Month or write in a date below 2-Pickup Directly at Department Headquarters
**Poppy Cards may be shipped separately** C- After January 1st (Will ship first in first out)
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