Last night at Post 7883 Westerville we stuffed about 165 boxes for troops at our Post. We had a good turnout with folks from various organizations to include our VFW, American Legion and its Auxilliary, Genoa Middle School, and Boy Scouts Troop #3. We also had some press coverage.
What we need are APO addresses of soldiers serving (preferably) in harms way, who are probably living in a Forward Operating Base (FOB) with little in the way of amenities. These guys can really use what we send. If you have a family member or friend of a family member, or know someone who is deployed, get their APO address to me at Department HQ's and we will get boxes to their location. We have some addresses, but we always need more. We need these addresses in the next 7-10 days to get the boxes to them by Christmas. Thanks for your help.
Bob Funk
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
SAD NEWS
JERRY WHITE, QUARTERMASTER VFW POST 4713 MALTA AND CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENTS CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE PASSED AWAY TODAY. WE WILL ALL MIS JERRY.
Jerry White funeral arrangements:
Matheney Funeral Home
165 N. Kennebec Ave
McConnellsville, Ohio
Thursday, November 11, 2010 6-8
Friday, November 12, 2010 2-4 & 6-8
Funeral - Saturday, November 13 1:00PM
Card can be sent to:
Janet Whtie
PO Box 56
Malta, Ohio 43758
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
UNMET NEEDS & BURGER KING
From November 1 – November 30, 2010, Burger King Franchisee restaurants in the following 24 states are again launching a month-long VFW “Unmet Needs” campaign. The states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Customers will be asked to donate a dollar and sign a support pledge that will be
proudly displayed inside each restaurant.
I am asking for your assistance in this grand promotion. First, I need you to mobilize your members, their families and friends to patronize your local Burger King. Stop in, have a meal and be sure and thank the restaurant manager for their commitment. Ask him/her how your Post might be able to help.
Also, do everything you can to publicize the Burger King Franchisee campaign. Perhaps put a phrase such as “Eat at Burger King -- They Love Our Troops” on the sign outside your Post. Mention Burger King on your Post’s website or newsletter, send an editorial letter to your city newspaper, organize a Post nightout to eat at a Burger King, etc.
Isn’t this the least we can do for the Burger King Franchisee owners who have done so much to ensure that our military families are not forgotten?
Let’s not let Burger King franchisee owners down—after all they deserve our enthusiastic support for this exemplary endeavor on the VFW’s benevolent Unmet Needs program that you likewise contribute on a regular basis, all of which goes directly in providing grants to our military families during their most vulnerable times!
Sincerely,
Allen F. “Gunner” Kent
Adjutant General
proudly displayed inside each restaurant.
I am asking for your assistance in this grand promotion. First, I need you to mobilize your members, their families and friends to patronize your local Burger King. Stop in, have a meal and be sure and thank the restaurant manager for their commitment. Ask him/her how your Post might be able to help.
Also, do everything you can to publicize the Burger King Franchisee campaign. Perhaps put a phrase such as “Eat at Burger King -- They Love Our Troops” on the sign outside your Post. Mention Burger King on your Post’s website or newsletter, send an editorial letter to your city newspaper, organize a Post nightout to eat at a Burger King, etc.
Isn’t this the least we can do for the Burger King Franchisee owners who have done so much to ensure that our military families are not forgotten?
Let’s not let Burger King franchisee owners down—after all they deserve our enthusiastic support for this exemplary endeavor on the VFW’s benevolent Unmet Needs program that you likewise contribute on a regular basis, all of which goes directly in providing grants to our military families during their most vulnerable times!
Sincerely,
Allen F. “Gunner” Kent
Adjutant General
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
CANCER RESEARCH
On October 22, 2010 the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Ohio presented a check for $50,245.71 for cancer reseach to the OSU James Cancer Hospital . Pictured is Robert Funk Jr., Quartermaster, Dr. Peter J. Houghton and Leon Johnson, Immediate Past Department Commander.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended
The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) has been extended to Dec. 3, 2010, allowing personnel more time to apply for the benefits they've earned.
To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, including submission requirements and service-specific links, go to http://www.defense.gov/stoploss .
The deadline extension is included in the continuing resolution signed by President Obama yesterday, providing funding for federal government operations through Dec. 3.
"It's important that all those eligible for this benefit take the opportunity to apply for what they've earned," said Lernes Hebert, acting director, Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management. "We encourage those eligible to apply as soon as possible, to avoid the last minute rush, which can increase processing time."
RSLSP was established to compensate military members whose service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible members or their beneficiaries are required to submit a claim to their respective military service in order to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status. The original deadline for claims was Oct. 21, 2010.
When RSLSP began on Oct. 21, 2009, the services estimated 145,000 service members, veterans and beneficiaries were eligible. Because the majority of those eligible had separated from the military, the services have engaged in extensive and persistent outreach efforts throughout the year. Efforts including direct mail, engaging military and veteran service organizations, social networks and media outlets, will continue throughout the period of eligibility.
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
On the Web: http://www.defense.gov/releases/
Media Contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public Contact: http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1
To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, including submission requirements and service-specific links, go to http://www.defense.gov/stoploss .
The deadline extension is included in the continuing resolution signed by President Obama yesterday, providing funding for federal government operations through Dec. 3.
"It's important that all those eligible for this benefit take the opportunity to apply for what they've earned," said Lernes Hebert, acting director, Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management. "We encourage those eligible to apply as soon as possible, to avoid the last minute rush, which can increase processing time."
RSLSP was established to compensate military members whose service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible members or their beneficiaries are required to submit a claim to their respective military service in order to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status. The original deadline for claims was Oct. 21, 2010.
When RSLSP began on Oct. 21, 2009, the services estimated 145,000 service members, veterans and beneficiaries were eligible. Because the majority of those eligible had separated from the military, the services have engaged in extensive and persistent outreach efforts throughout the year. Efforts including direct mail, engaging military and veteran service organizations, social networks and media outlets, will continue throughout the period of eligibility.
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
On the Web: http://www.defense.gov/releases/
Media Contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public Contact: http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1
Big Ten Conference in Ohio a Success
Toast Gary Bentfeld and Janet White, Chairpersons of the Big Ten Conference hosted by the Department of Ohio in Columbus October 15-17th . Also toast Susan Hite of the Department of Ohio Headquarters for her work to ensure a successful weekend and also to the many VFW member volunteers from across Ohio who worked many hours to ensure the hundreds of VFW members from all ten “Big Ten” states had a productive and enjoyable time. Toast outgoing Big Ten chairman Roger Frye and incoming Big Ten Secretary/Treasurer Richard Uzl for the contributions they made and will make to keep our Conference the best in the VFW nation.
Jim Dickens, PDC
Jim Dickens, PDC
VFW National Commander Moves for Dissolution of Political Action Committee
I have reviewed the Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Directors’ response to our request to rescind this year’s Congressional endorsements. I disagree with their assessment.
It is now evident to most of the VFW leadership, both National and especially the departments, that the VFW has been subjected to extreme negative publicity throughout the nation, and the recent endorsement decisions have, in fact, harmed the VFW’s reputation and future ability to fulfill our mission.
I cannot let this erosion of public support for our great organization continue. The apparent lack of the committee to address these concerns will lead to a proposal by me, as Commander-in-Chief, to amend the by-laws at the 112th National Convention for the purpose of dissolving the PAC. Meanwhile, under the authority granted to me as Commander-in-Chief in section 619 of the VFW National By-Laws and under section 620 of the Manual of Procedure, I am withdrawing all PAC appointments effective October 15, 2010.
Accordingly, I’m asking the council for a vote of “no confidence” in the VFW PAC as indicated on the enclosed ballot.
It is now evident to most of the VFW leadership, both National and especially the departments, that the VFW has been subjected to extreme negative publicity throughout the nation, and the recent endorsement decisions have, in fact, harmed the VFW’s reputation and future ability to fulfill our mission.
I cannot let this erosion of public support for our great organization continue. The apparent lack of the committee to address these concerns will lead to a proposal by me, as Commander-in-Chief, to amend the by-laws at the 112th National Convention for the purpose of dissolving the PAC. Meanwhile, under the authority granted to me as Commander-in-Chief in section 619 of the VFW National By-Laws and under section 620 of the Manual of Procedure, I am withdrawing all PAC appointments effective October 15, 2010.
Accordingly, I’m asking the council for a vote of “no confidence” in the VFW PAC as indicated on the enclosed ballot.
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