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VFW MISSOURIANOFFICIAL PUBLICATION: STATE OF MISSOURI VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

May 2012 Edition

Inside this edition:Page #1 - State Commander message and Bio for National Rep. for 92nd State ConventionPage #2 - Buddy Poppy Contest guidelines for State Convention judgingPage #3 - All-State TeamPage #4 - Comments by State Line officersPage #5 - Comments by State Surgeon and POW/MIA ChairmanPage #6 - Comments by State Past Commander and Candidates for State SurgeonPage #7 - State Convention SchedulePage #8 - Veteran Service page & Partners in Veteran Service ProgramPage #9 Campaign ad, Dave Morgan for National Missouri Council memberPage #10 Campaign ad, Bob Wonnell for National Missouri Council memberPage #11 Jessie Jones for National C-I-C 2015-2016, campaign ad and bio.

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Olin ParksState Commander

Lora DaileyState Ladies Aux.President


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VFW Missourian May 2012 pg. #1

Comrades and Fellow Warriors:

With thankfulness, I wish to first thank each andevery one of you for a nourishing year as state com-mander. Your thoughts and caring participation inOUR VFW programs and projects is sincerely appre-ciated. We still suffer the same problems of membermaintenance but that is a multi-year challenge. Postmembers must be kept in touch with or will find otheravenues for their time and talents. Districts need toform collaborative teams to help facilitate the helpful,caring help that some posts may need from time totime to get over hard times.

Please take the time to start making goals for yourposts/districts for the ensuing year. Without goals,the posts/districts are simply on auto-pilot that contin-ues to travel the same road. That road has led us toyears of decreasing membership and participation -just check district participation rates. We even haveposts that have troubles filling officer slots - wonderwhy? Please get behind our state/district/post lead-ership in promoting our VFW programs and projects -it is the only way for our communities and fellow vet-erans to evaluate our worth!!

Thanks and kudos to Lora Daily and our Ladies

Auxiliary for promoting "togetherness". We must sus-tain that initiative and be part of the solution and notpromote the problem. We can always do more withmore help and sustenance. Please take the time tothank your post auxiliary members - Men's Auxiliaryas well as Ladies Auxiliary.a thank you goes a longway.As Always,

Olin L. ParksMO VFW Cdr

Olin ParksState Commander

Jerry NewberryDirector, Communications & Public Affairs

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United StatesNational Representative for the 92nd State Convention

Jerry Newberry,Director, Communications & Public AffairsVeterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Jerry Newberry joined the staff at National Headquarters as Directorof Communications and Public Affairs in January 2001. Prior toaccepting this position, he served as a staff assistant for U. S.Representative Dale E. Kildee.

Newberry entered the Army in 1968 serving with the 101st Airborneand MACV in Vietnam. He earned the Combat Infantrymans Badgeand the Vietnam Campaign and Service Medals.

Following military service, Newberry earned a degree in business andpolitical science from Wayne State in Detroit, Mich.Newberry stayed active in veterans affairs during this time. He is amember of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American

Veterans, the American Legion and Employer Support of the Guardand Reserves (ESGR).

He has served these organizations as an officer and committee chair,locally and on a state level.

Currently, Jerry is a Life Member of VFW Post 2492 in Imlay City,Michigan.He resides in the Kansas City area.


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VFW Missourian May 2012 pg.# 2

2012-BUDDY POPPY CONTESTA Buddy Poppy Display Contest will be held at the State Convention. Rules have been designed to put emphasis on thepurpose and effectiveness of the displays. Displays will be presented and judged in four categories:

Category 1. Public Promotion of Poppy Campaign (Window, booth, parade, poster displays, campaignpromotions, etc.) Displays must be designed for public exposure and must bear a message soliciting adonation for and wearing of the VFW Buddy Poppy. At least one Poppy used in the display must be in itsoriginal form and color, with label attached.

Category 2. Memorial or Inspirational Displays (Wreaths, memorial tablets or plaques, patriotic ordevotional themes) Displays must be designed to honor the dead, to inspire devotion to God andCountry, or to dramatize the activities supported by the Buddy Poppy. At least one Poppy used in thedisplay must be in its original form and color, with label attached.

Category 3. Artistic or Decorative Use of Poppies (Post Home displays, table centerpieces, corsages,pictures, plaques, models, scenes, hats, novelty pieces, etc.) Any display not meeting the qualifications

for Categories 1 or 2 shall automatically be entered in category. At least one Poppy used in the displaymust be in original form and color, with label attached.

Category 4. Memorial or Inspirational Displays (Created by Junior Girls and/or Sons of the VFW) Displaysmust be designed to honor the dead, to inspire devotion to God and Country, or to dramatize theactivities supported by the Buddy Poppy. At least one Poppy used in the display must be in its originalform and color, with label attached.

Displays shall be set up in space provided in the Convention exhibit room at the Holiday Inn Select. Acard not larger than 4 x 6 must be attached to the entry, in black ink, stating the category of the

compention, number of poppies used , the purpose of the display or other information to the viewer orjudges. The Post number, name or location may not be visible on the displays. I would suggest that you

put that information in and envelope and place it under or attached to the display; failure to comply willresult in disqualification.

This year Charlie Patrick and I are planning to do the Buddy Poppy Contest judging a littledifferent. At registration along with your packet (VFW and Auxiliary) you will be given four (4)tickets, one for each category, you will then place one of your tickets in the bag beside thedisplay you think is best in each category.

(Only (1) ticket per category please!!!!!!

Buddy Poppy Co-Chairman

Charlotte Jones

&

Charles Patrick


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Congratulations to Posts that achieved the high honor ofAll-State Post for 2011-2012

VFW Missourian May 2012 pg. #3

Post All State 2011-2012POST NAME Dist Mem. Req'd Mem. Current Final 4/30/12

858 Chillicothe 1 131 1441471 Marceline 1 90 901773 Carrollton 1 215 2172172 Gallatin 1 68 774398 Richmond 1 156 1626278 Lawson 1 66 943168 Buckhorn 2 329 3376603 Blue Springs 5 129 1292513 Warrensburg 6 123 1243118 Pleasant Hill 6 194 1944288 Corder 6 111 1125649 Concordia 6 111 1165925 Lincoln 6 150 15111242 Appleton City 6 40 41257 El Dorado Springs 7 94 1044205 Cassville 7 71 721831 DeSoto 8 358 3612593 Maxville 8 928 9305527 Pilot Knob 8 71 716660 Lesterville 8 87 876947 Bismarck 8 193 193

5327 Wentzville 9 177 1979064 Elsberry 9 92 1033944 Overland-St Ann 12 766 10516137 St. Louis 12 193 1946211 Maryland Heights 12 128 1306274 Ballwin 12 296 3143127 Chaffee 15 116 1193416 Wappapello 15 200 2194680 Caruthersville 15 56 575368 Morley 15 104 104

7822 Puxico 15 99 99473 Cabool 18 108 1081014 Alton 18 76 783770 Mtn Grove 18 174 179

All-State Team Captain, Tom Mundell, Post No. 3944 (128%)

Congratulations to District #1 Commander, George Laprade and District #12Commander Clifford Mitchell for achieving All-State District Honors

All-State hats will be awarded at the State Comvention


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Phil Pippins, Sr. Vice Commander Lyle Seelinger Jr. Vice Jessie L. Jones,Adjutant/Quartermaster

Greeting Comrades,

Another year will soon be over but ourhelping veterans never ceases. I person-ally want to thank the members of theVFW Dept. of Missouri for all they havedone in community activities and veter-ans events this past year.

This year 91 percent of the Posts inMissouri reported activities in Communityor Veterans Events.

May 1 starts a new year of recordingevents for All State Recognition. Anyevent performed by a Post after May 1can be reported for next year.

If elected as your Sr. Vice Commander forthe year of 2012-13 my duties will bechanging to membership. I am lookingforward to the opportunity to work with notjust the District level but with all Posts intrying to increase the membership in theVFW.

Again thank you for another great year of

working for veterans. Hope to see you atthe convention in Columbia.

Your ComradeLyle J. SeelingerJr. Vice Commander

Hello Comrades:

Im pleased to report the DepartmentBudget is in good shape for the year. Ithank all the Post and Auiliaries for theircontinued support of our VFW service offi-cers. They continue to exhibt the higheststandards of pofessionalism in their workand continue to be a very dedicated work-force for the Veterans in Missouri.

As an individual, the best thing you can doto support the program is to proudly

become a Partner in Veteran Service bysigning up for regular contributions .Information on how to be get started is onpage #8 of this edition.

Weve planned a great convention this year.We need all the Post to try to get people outto attend. Especially, if you have new mem-bers that have never been to a StateConvention.

This may be the last year we will be meet-ing in Columbia. In 2013, 2014 and 2015 (ifapproved at the convention) we will be

meeting in Springfield.

I than all those that have supported mycampaign for Jr. Vice commander-in-Chieffor 2015-16. Your suppport has enabled meto attend several statesthis spring and pro-vided funding to get me through the StateConvention schedule. If anyone wishes tojoin the campaign or travel to the otherstates, just let me know and well work youin.

Jessie L. JonesAdjutant/Quartermaster

Vfw Missourian May 2012 pg.# 4

Comrades and friends

Another year is almost over. Thanks toeach and everyone for all your support.Thanks to the District and PostCommanders who made ALL-STATE.Remember the year is not over until June30th 2012. Many can still make ALL-AMERICAN.We the TEAM, must make this Dept. grow.All post quarter masters can get yourun-paid list. Work the at large and un-paidtransfers list. I know you will work hardfor all in this great VFW .If you need help, we are here for you. I amlooking forward to serving you this comingyear as your State Commander. We are allon the same TEAM.

Phil Pippins

Senior Vice Commander

6Jim Gill, Continued from pg#6)

Here he was elected 1991-93 Post

Commander and received his All-StateWhite Hat. District 9 elected him the 1995-96 and 2002-03 District Commander;where he was recognized as a District All-State Commander. He was appointed asthe Department of Missouri State Inspectorin 1999 and served in this position for thenext 10 years. He has had the privilege tobe appointed to National Committees andAide-de-Camp. Currently he is serving asSte Genevieve Post 2210 Service Officerand the Chairman of Volunteer Servicesfor the "Veterans Festival at Forest Park".

Jim would appreciate your sup-

port in the upcoming election.


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Missouri Veteran Homes sets the exam-

ple that other State Veteran homes try toduplicate. Our Veteran Homes areenhancing services and offering top qualitycare in all areas because of the superiormanagement and dedicated staff thatassist our Veterans.Solariums have been built and theChapels have been expanded to improvethe physical and spiritual comfort of ourVeterans. During every visit at theVeteran Homes I have found staff mem-bers not only professionally caring for ourVeterans but the love and kindness that Isaw was only second to the respect thatthe staff and management expresses toevery Veteran on a daily basis. Not onenegative report came from a Veteran thatresides within the neighborhoods thatgrace the hallways and homes that havebeen made for our Veterans to call theirown. Our Veterans feel as though theyare in communities within the VeteranHomes.The quality of food and the staff that pre-pares it at each of our Veteran Homestakes great pride in presenting every mealin a delicious and relaxing manner. I have

asked hundreds of Veterans throughoutevery Missouri Veteran Home if they arehappy to be there, if they like the food,and are they comfortable. Each time theVeteran explained how wonderful the stafftreated them and all of them liked the foodand thanked God that they have thesebenefits.I would be amiss if I did not thank thecountless number of VFW volunteers thatwere always at the Veteran Homes. Nomatter what time I walked through thedoors, eventually I would come across avolunteer from the VFW.

(Continued in next column)

POW/MIABy Christopher Bell

Chairman

Greetings, Comrades, Sisters andBrothers of the Auxiliaries. As I have saidbefore, it has truly been an honor servingas your Department POW/MIA Chairmanthis year. I have very much enjoyed allmy visits to all the Districts this past year.The National Prisoner of War-Missing InAction Recognition Day programs endedthe third week in September, 2011. Therewere many Post and District programsthat reflected the annual sense of aware-ness and dedication to rememberingthose still classified by our government asPOW- MIA. As prayers were read andtaps were played for the X-POW's whopassed away this past year, my mind wasalready thinking of the next eleven monthsand how the Posts and Districts within theDepartment of Missouri will continue on

with the demand for a full accounting ofthese heroes. To me, and many of mycomrades and sisters, the answer is obvi-ous. We never quit. To the others, whoonly think about this subject the thirdweek in September, I would like to remindyou that Prisoner of War-Missing in ActionRecognition goes on daily for those of uswho are committed for 100%Accountability. Let's all continue to keepthem in our prayers and thoughts as weenter the new year. I as the DepartmentPOW-MIA Chairman, I receive timely andconsistent news from the National League

of Families of American Prisoners andMissing in Southeast Asia. "As of January6, there are still 1,678 Americans listedby the Defense POW/ Missing PersonnelOffice as missing and unaccounted forfrom the Vietnam War. The number ofAmericans returned and identified sincethe end of the Vietnam War in 1975 isnow 905; another 63 US personnel,recovered post-incident and identifiedbefore the end of the war, bring the total10 968." That's 968 families that finallyhave closure for their loved ones. As Iclose, think about this question: If there

are still 1,678 still unaccounted for andone of those were your loved one, wouldyou be focused on just one month of theyear or would you have a perspectivegreater than most? There are still postsin our Great State that have not reportedany POW/MIA programs. I know you haveconducted a POW/MIA Ceremony so whynot report it to Department Headquarters.God Bless the troops still classified asPOW-MIA and God Bless their familiesstill waiting for answers.Christopher T BellDepartment POW/MIA Chairman

Tom Mundell, State Surgeon


(Tom Mundell, continued from column #1)

Many organizations volunteer hundreds ofhours of their time to help with providingthat special care, personal time, and com-panionship for our Veterans. Our VFWPosts and our Auxiliaries across our Statehave a wonderful group of members thatshare precious time and camaraderie withour Veterans.

Missouri Veteran Hospitals in every areaare enhancing their care and services. Thequality of care within the Veteran Hospitalsis unmatched by any in hospitals in theWorld. Doctors, nurses, support staff andvolunteers work tirelessly 24 hours a day tomake sure that our Veterans receive thebest medical and psychological care that isavailable.Talking to hundreds of Veterans that await-ed their services brought many things to myattention. I found very few disgruntledVeterans. The most frequent complaintwas the amount of time that they had to

spend waiting to see a doctor or receive aservice. All of them said it was much betternow than before. They just wanted to beable to walk in and immediately see thedoctors. That does not happen anywhere.Regardless VA or Civilian hospital, you justhave to have patience and persevere.Complaints about not knowing how to goabout getting claims submitted were few asour Veterans Service Officers are makinggreat strides in reaching out within the hos-pitals to direct them and assist them in sub-mitting those claims. One things thatseems lacking within the hospitals are signsthat direct the Veterans to the offices of ourVeteran Service Officers. Each administra-tor assured me that these signs were inplanning stages and they would be imple-mented immediately when made avail-able.Throughout the hospital, nearly every-one had compliments and good storiesabout their treatment at our VA hospitals.The Administration at the VA Hospitals arefantastic and I have never met more caringand concerned individuals that have thewellness of our Veterans foremost in theirgoals and future plans. Not only are they

directing their attention toward the VeteranPatient, but they are looking directly at ourVeterans that are qualified for jobs withinthe VA and giving Veterans Top Priority forjobs as they become available.Thousands of Veterans quality of life hasbeen enhanced by our Veteran ServiceOfficers professional guidance and assis-tance to acquire their medical benefits,compensations, and pensions. Our great-est assets for the Veterans are our VeteranService Officers. They need our full sup-port.Tom Mundell State Surgeon, Department of

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Bob WonnellPast Dept. Commander

This will be my last Missourian article as your

Past State Commander. Let me say what anhonor it has been to serve you these past fewyears. They have flown by. I can imagineCommander Parks is now saying where didmy year go? The time flies by and your lineofficers are kept on the go all year long.They too will tell you what an honor it hasbeen serving as one of your Department LineOfficers. Actually I am hoping to continue myservice to you as a Line Officer as yourMissouri Council of Administration member.Even if not elected I can promise you I willserve the Department in any way I can and Iwill always be at your service. Remember

why we exist, comrades, it is to serve worthyveterans and their families. If we keep this inmind and really put all of those trivial person-ality disputes and petty jealousies aside , ourgoal is a clear yet simple matter. Every per-son you see or meet may be a veteran eligi-ble for VA benefits and you can be the personwho helps them get them. Learn the system.Be knowledgeable in Service OfficerProcedures. If youre not, ask. Any StateOfficer is more than willing to help you learn.I have been asked to serve as PublicityChairman again next year and have accept-ed. Each and every Post and District needsto learn to tell their community of the goodthings you do in your communities. HelpingVeterans and telling the community the goodthings about your VFW can make your Postan All State or All American Post every year.It takes hard work and dedication but you areup to the challenge. Many changes are forth-coming in our great organization. Lets allembrace them and move onward andupward. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is thevery best Veterans organization on the faceof Gods green earth. Lets each do our partto keep it that way. Bob Wonnell

Past State Commander

Jim GillCandidate for Surgeon 2012-2013

Chris Bell

Candidate for Surgeon 2012-2013

Jim graduated from Webster Groves High

School in 1967, spent one (1) year at theUniversity of Missouri before heeding thecall and enlisting in the United StatesNavy. He gained his eligibility while serv-ing with the Navy from 1968 to 1989.During his 21 years of service, he servedaboard five (5) Ships and two (2) ShoreStations before retiring as a Chief PettyOfficer in 1989. His last duty station wasat Oaknoll Naval Hospital in Oakland,California; here he completed 4 yearsof independent duty as the DisabilityCounselor for the Western United States.

After his service he returned to

Missouri and for 20 years was the PlantEngineer at the Fulton Diagnostic andReception Center. Initially he beganunder the direction of the Department ofCorrections but finished under the direc-tion of the Office of Administration. Heretired from the State of Missouri inAugust 2010 and returned to his roots.He and his wife GiGi now live on an Elkand Deer Preserve in Ste GenevieveCounty where they enjoy the wonders ofnature and work as ranch hands.

Jim joined the VFW in 1974 inHayward, California, and became a LifeMember in 1979. During his Californiayears he was elected 1983-84 SeamSquirrel for Pup Tent 86 (The Gold PupTent) in Santee, California. In Santee hebegan serving the VFW holding all PostChairmanships and Positions; this contin-ues even today. Upon returning toMissouri he had more time to devote tothe VFW and transferred his membershipto Callaway Post 2657 in Fulton.

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The Comrades of VFW Post 30 along

with members of District 5, are proud toannounce the name and endorsement ofChristopher T. Bell as a candidate for theoffice of Surgeon Department ofMissouri, Veterans of Foreign Wars ofthe United States. Chris is a RetiredMaster Chief (E-9) from the U.S. Navy.He earned his eligibility for membershipin the VFW by serving in Vietnam 67-72,Beirut, Lebanon 83-84, Panama 88-89.He is a Life Member of VFW Post 30,Member of the MOC Pup Tent 1, A LifeMember of Disabled American Veterans,Member American Legion Post 21. He

has been a member of the VFW since1996. He has earned All State DistrictCommander in two differentDepartments. Chris has held numerouspositions at the Post and District level hehas also held many appointed positionson the Department and National level.Chris believes that quality service forveterans must come first, and the waywe can accomplish that is by Teamwork,Team Support and Communicating as aTeam as these points are the key to suc-cess. He believes that in numbers thereis strength and this is why membership

is important to keep our VFW strong. Heknows that family is also the key to ouryoung veterans and this is why we needmore family functions and communityfunctions to communicate and give theminformation as to how we can help andserve veterans. The comrades of Post30 and District 5 believe that ComradeBell is a highly qualified and dedicatedindividual who will do an outstanding jobfor the Veterans of this great state in theposition of Department Surgeon. We askyou to join us in electing Chris as

Department Surgeon at the DepartmentConvention in June 2012.


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VFW CONVENTION SCHEDULE

THURSDAY - JUNE 7, 2012VFW Registration Atrium 400 PM - 5:00 PMVFW By-Law Meeting Parliament I 3:00 PM -4:00 PMVFW Budget Meeting Polo 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

VFW C of A Meeting Windsor IV 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

FRIDAY - JUNE 8, 2012VFW Registration Atrium Lobby 8 -11 AM & 1 - 4 PM

Joint Opening Session Windsor Ballroom 8:30 AM - 11:30 AMVFW Meeting Windsor IV 12:30 PM - 4:30 PMBBQ / All State / Entertainment Poolside 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

SATURDAY - JUNE 9, 2012

VFW Registration Atrium Lobby 8:00 AM - 11:30 AMVSIO/Service Officer Workshop..... Windsor IV 8:00 AM - 9:15 AMNatioinal Scouting Team.............. Windsor IV 9.30 AM -11:30 AMNew Sr.Vice Cdr Meeting.. Parliament II .9:30 AM -11:30 AMNew Jr. Vice Cdr. Meeting.. Parliament III 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMNew Qtr. Master Meeting.. Polo... .9:30 AM - 11:30 AMBudget & Standing Rules Meeting... Parliament I 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMDistrict CaucusesHospitality Room 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMVFW Meeting (Elections) Expo .12:00 PM - 4:00 PMOfficer / Chairmen Photos Polo 12:00 PM - 5:30 PMMOC Meeting Windsor IV following VFW meetingJoint Installation of Officers Expo 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

SUNDAY - JUNE 10, 2012Church Service.. .Windsor IV .8:00 AM - 9:00 AMVFW Council Meeting Windsor IV...9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

*** ALL HOSPITALITY ROOMS ARE LOCATED POOL SIDE AND WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE VFW MEETINGSAND WORKSHOPS***

Buddy Poppy Displays will be in the Bradley Room.All Ladies Auxiliary meetings will be in Windsor I, II, III.

Ladies Auxiliary Floor Practice will be in Windsor I, II, III Thursday 8:30 p.m.


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VFW Missourian May 2012 pg.#8

Dennis F. FlynnDepartment Service Officer

DID YOU KNOW?

1) The Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded in 1899 forthe purpose of assisting veterans in obtaining medicaland pension benefits from the federal government?

2) VFW Service officers file over one third (1/3) of theclaims filed in the St. Louis Regional.office?

3) VFW Service Officers are successfull in obtaining over$150,000,000 million dollars in VA benefits for Veterans inMissouri each year?

4) The VFW Service Officer program is funded solelythrough VFW Department membership dues, programsand donations?

5) Donations to the VFW Service Officer program aretax-deductible to the full extent of the law?

VETERANS HELPING VETERANSJOIN THE PARTNERS IN VETERAN SERVICE

BY STARTING YOUR MONTHLY DONATIONS TODAY!!DONATION CARD

Mail to:VFW Dept. of Missouri I would like to support the important work of the VFW Service

P.O. Box 26 Officers by enclosing my gift of: ( )$25 ( )$50 ( )$75 ( ) Other $__________(check enclosed)Jefferson City MO. 65102 Donor name:_______________________________________________(Please Print)

Credit Card Donation Address:_______________________________________________________________________Step 1: Complete Credit Card Information:Please charge my: ( )Master card ( ) VISA ( ) AMEX ( )Discover Card No. ______________________Expiration _____/_______Signature_____________________________ Date:_______________ Phone No. _________________ Security Code:_________

Step 2: Please choose one option:( ) Option 1: Make a one time donation by credit card of $____________.____( ) Option 2: Join the Partners in Veteran Service by donating the amount listed below from my credit card monthly:

( ) $10 per month* ( ) $20 per month ( ) $30 per month ( ) Other $____________per month.

*monthly minimum amount is $10, processed on the day requested of each month.

I understand payments will continue automatically each month until I notify VFW Department Headquarters of any change.

NOW TWO WAYS TO DONATETO THE VETERAN SERVICE

OFFICER PROGRAM1. As an Individual:

By Credit Card monthly or one time donation (see attachment).The individual donor will be recognized by VFW Department.

2. As a Post/District member:

Donate directly to your Post Relief Fund on a monthly (auto-mated transfer by credit card to Post Relief Fund) or one time

basis. Be sure to request that your donation be forwarded to

Department for the Service Officer Program and that yourPost/District be given credit for the donation. This donation

will used to offset the $3.00 per member.

Submitted by: James Rippy, VSIO Chairman

Partners in Veteran Service

Become a continous donor and receive a distinctive donor pin.Bronze - $10.00/mo or $120.00/yr.Silver - $20.00/mo or $240.00/yr.

Gold - $30.00/mo or $360.00 or more per yr.

Pins to be awarded at the State Convention.


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VFW Missourian May 2012 pg.9

Candidate for National Councilfor Department of Missouri 2012 -2015

All State Team Post Commander 1991-1992All State Team District Commander 2002-2003All State Team District Commander 2004-2005National Recruiter Century Award 2004-2005

National By-Laws 2006-2007All American Team State Commander 2009-2010

National Resolution 2010-2011Big Ten Chairman 2010-2011

"A commitment and an Honor to serve all Veterans and theleadership

in the Department of Missouri."

Thank you for your support!Dave Morgan


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VFW Missourian May 2012 pg. 10

Bob WonnellCANDIDATE FOR NATIONAL VFW

COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATIONDEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI

I am asking for your support and your vote comrades. I am acandidate for the position as Missouris representative to the

National VFW Council of Administration.

This position is where your voice gets heard at the National level.Let me be your voice so I can let the VFW know exactly what you

want and in what direction you want this organization to go.

You know me and you know I will tell it like it is.You know my voice will be true and strong.

At the State VFW Convention in June vote for Bob Wonnell for theNational VFW Council of Administration for the Department of

Missouri.

Thank you for your support.BOB WONNELL


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VFW Missourian May 2012 Pg. 11

------------------BIO----------------

Jessie L. Jones was endorsed at the 91stDepartment of Missouri Convention held at theHoliday Inn Select in Columbia Missouri on June9, 2011 as Missouri's endorsed candidate for Jr.Vice Commander in Chief of the Veterans of

Foreign Wars for the 2015-2016 VFW year.

Jessie served in the United States Marine Corpfrom 1964 to 1968 including a tour of duty in theRepublic of Vietnam from March 1966 - April 1967,attached to Marine Air Support Squadron , 3dMAW at Da Nang and Marine Air SupportSquadron , 1st MAW at Chu Lai. His decorationsinclude the Vietnam Service Medal w/1 bronzestar, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medalwith Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

w/60 device, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon,National Defense Service Medal and GoodConduct Medal.

Jessie joined the VFW in 1989 at Post 2657 inFulton, Missouri, where he maintains his life mem-bership. He has served in elected and appointedpositions at the Post, District and Department(state) levels culminating with the election asDepartment Commander in 2006 - 2007. Jessie

currently serves as Adjutant and Quartermaster ofthe Department of Missouri and served for twoyears as Chairman of the Missouri Association ofVeterans Organizations.

After his release from the Marine Corp in 1968,Jessie worked for thirty-six (36) years forAmerenUE, a utility company with Headquarters inSt. Louis Missouri. Prior to his retirement in June,2006, Jessie worked in Supervision and

Management at AmerenUE's Callaway NuclearPower Plant for twenty-six years.

Jessie earned his Bachelor's Degree in BusinessAdministration from the University of Missouri St.Louis and Master's Degree from William WoodsUniversity.

Jessie and his wife Charlotte have three childrenand nine grandchildren. They make their home inFulton Missouri.

Jessie L. Jones

Missouri's Endorsed Candidate

For Jr. Vice Commander-In-Chief

2015-2016

2009 - present State Adjutant/Quartermaster2009 - 2011 Chairman, Missouri Veterans Assoc.2008 - 2009 State Adjutant/Assistant Quartermaster2007 - 2008 State Adjutant2006 - 2007 All American State Commander1999 - 2000 All State Commander, District No. 91994 - 1997 All State Commander, Post 2657

Received various National Appointments over the years.

B. S. Degree in Business Administration from theUniversity of Missouri, St. Louis

MBA from William Woods University

Retired from AmerenUE after 36 years of service.Twenty Six (26) years in Management at Ameren'sCallaway Nuclear Power Plant.

"Seeking support and endorsement in the Big TenConference"

Mail Campaign contributions to:Earl Boyer, Campaign Finance Chairman1560 Hillcrest Dr.DeSoto, MO 63020

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