Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Mobil Unit at Convention
Kenneth (Ken) Morgan is bringing a mobile (Veterans Readjustment Center) or office on wheels to the State Convention in Dayton, OH June 25 and 26. It is used for counseling in the field or in outer communities. It is also available to use as a backup for emergency response if needed. It has the capability of real time communications through Satellite- telephones, computers, video conference etc.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Sick Bay Report
Sam Compton
State Sr. Vice Commander Sam Compton was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, May 5, at approximetly 6:00 p.m.
Linda reported Thursday, May 6, that Sam has pneumonia. He is receiving breathing treatments every 4 hours and he is pretty tired.
Should be in the hospital for a day or two and then he will be recuperating from home.
Please send cards to:
Sam Compton
PO box 160
Wayne, Ohio 43466
State Sr. Vice Commander Sam Compton was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, May 5, at approximetly 6:00 p.m.
Linda reported Thursday, May 6, that Sam has pneumonia. He is receiving breathing treatments every 4 hours and he is pretty tired.
Should be in the hospital for a day or two and then he will be recuperating from home.
Please send cards to:
Sam Compton
PO box 160
Wayne, Ohio 43466
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Our Boy Scout Troop is conducting Flag Retirement Ceremonies in your area. We would appreciate it if you could help get the word out to as many veterans as possible at the
Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky OH – Saturday June 12th @ 9AM. We will be at the pavilion. This will be followed up with a trip out to Lake Erie to dispose of the ashes as requested by the city of Sandusky. Due to the influx of visitors that weekend (Sandusky’s Bike Week) the city is considering a police escort from the OHV to Lake Erie.
TRIP DETAILS:
On our way back from lowering the flag at Mount Rushmore our Scouts came up with an idea on how they can honor veterans around the U.S. They came up with S.C.O.U.T.S C2C – Scouts Commemorating Our Units Troops & Soldiers from Coast to Coast. We will be traveling around the country conducting Flag Retirement Ceremonies for our Veterans and Active Duty Soldiers. Between our Ohio and Texas stops we will be in DC where we will participate in the Flag Day celebrations at Ft McHenry as well as the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Kim Tam
Scoutmaster Troop 246
Shawnee, KS
Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky OH – Saturday June 12th @ 9AM. We will be at the pavilion. This will be followed up with a trip out to Lake Erie to dispose of the ashes as requested by the city of Sandusky. Due to the influx of visitors that weekend (Sandusky’s Bike Week) the city is considering a police escort from the OHV to Lake Erie.
TRIP DETAILS:
On our way back from lowering the flag at Mount Rushmore our Scouts came up with an idea on how they can honor veterans around the U.S. They came up with S.C.O.U.T.S C2C – Scouts Commemorating Our Units Troops & Soldiers from Coast to Coast. We will be traveling around the country conducting Flag Retirement Ceremonies for our Veterans and Active Duty Soldiers. Between our Ohio and Texas stops we will be in DC where we will participate in the Flag Day celebrations at Ft McHenry as well as the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Kim Tam
Scoutmaster Troop 246
Shawnee, KS
Friday, April 30, 2010
Mojave Desert Cross
Supreme Court Rules on Mojave Desert Cross
Decision sends case back to lower court
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2010 — After seven months of deliberation, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling to tear down a cross-shaped veterans memorial in the middle of the Mojave Desert Preserve, but the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. said there is still work to be done before the 76-year-old memorial is seen again.
See the intire article at www.vfw.org
NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES “VFW 200” DEBUTS JUNE 12, 2010 AT MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY!
O.K. race fans, here’s some great news! On Saturday, June 12th, the VFW Foundation will be the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway titled the “VFW 200.”
IT’S OUR WAY OF SAYING THANKS TO AMERICA’S SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
The VFW Foundation’s involvement as the title sponsor is designed to spread positive information about the Salute to Military Families program. For more information about this program or other programs we support, visit our website at http://www.returnthefavor.org/
Also during the event weekend, the VFW Foundation has arranged to honor over 250 troops and their families members to VIP treatment on Sunday, June 13 during the feature NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
After all, it’s the VFW’s way of showing our appreciation to those who have often personally sacrificed so much for America!
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL IN PERSON
Event ticket package which is only $75 per person for both the Saturday/Sunday races.
So, mark down Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th on your calendar. Watch two great NASCAR races and support a great cause. Hope to see many VFW members at this event! – For those folks not in the Michigan area this race will also be televised via the Speed Channel.
IT’S OUR WAY OF SAYING THANKS TO AMERICA’S SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
The VFW Foundation’s involvement as the title sponsor is designed to spread positive information about the Salute to Military Families program. For more information about this program or other programs we support, visit our website at http://www.returnthefavor.org/
Also during the event weekend, the VFW Foundation has arranged to honor over 250 troops and their families members to VIP treatment on Sunday, June 13 during the feature NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
After all, it’s the VFW’s way of showing our appreciation to those who have often personally sacrificed so much for America!
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL IN PERSON
Event ticket package which is only $75 per person for both the Saturday/Sunday races.
So, mark down Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th on your calendar. Watch two great NASCAR races and support a great cause. Hope to see many VFW members at this event! – For those folks not in the Michigan area this race will also be televised via the Speed Channel.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
STATE CONVENTION REP
GLEN M. GARDNER, JR.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 2008-2009
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S.
Glen Gardner was elected Commander-In-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States on August 21, 2008, at the VFW 109th national convention, held in Orlando, Fla.
Glen Served in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966-1970. He served as an aircraft mechanic with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Aircraft Group 12 in Chu Lai, Vietnam, 1968-69.
Glen is a life member of Post 3359 Garland, TX.
Glen served as Adjutant/Quartermaster for the Department of Texas, 1984-2006.
ATTENTION WOMEN VETERANS YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Women Veterans VA Health Care and VA Disability Claim
The VFW is interested in the timeliness, quality, and accessibility of health care female veterans are receiving at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities. We would also like to know if VA is meeting your expectation of privacy during both office check-in and during the actual physical examination. We are seeking comments regarding experiences you have encountered both negative and positive. Please send to vfw@vfw.org, using the subject line Female Veteran Concerns. In addition, if you have questions about your VA disability claim please contact us at the same email address listed above.
The VFW is interested in the timeliness, quality, and accessibility of health care female veterans are receiving at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities. We would also like to know if VA is meeting your expectation of privacy during both office check-in and during the actual physical examination. We are seeking comments regarding experiences you have encountered both negative and positive. Please send to vfw@vfw.org, using the subject line Female Veteran Concerns. In addition, if you have questions about your VA disability claim please contact us at the same email address listed above.
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