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Mtn Grove VFW May Meeting

Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 02:54 PM

by IJK

There will be a mix of sizes in the photosYou may right-click on the small ones and then hit "View Image" to see the photos in larger size. Click "back" to get back to here.
Judge Advocate elect Scott Overholser on left and Sr-Vice Commander Pete Proctor preparing breakfast.
Ava Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson and Ava Post 5993 Quartermaster Gene Silvey.  QM Silvey came to be the installing officer for our officer installation and CDR Anderson came to speak to us of the DOW Youth Camp and the need for funds.

 District 18 Commander Charlie Dickinson, member Post 3135, Hartville.  CDR Dickinson came to attend the installation ceremonies and to speak to us about the Wild Turkey Federation and their upcoming youth event to be held south of Mtn Grove
 Comrades in "Chow Line".  Post 3770 always serves a breakfast before the meeting.  This month we enjoyed pancakes and sausage.
 
   Comrades at table enjoying the meal. Right side = New member Richard Church, "Buzz" Brown, Les McAllister. Left side = ADJ Darrell Kochis, Wayne Woodard, Jim Roark, Ray Proctor. In line = Kayla McIntosh, Chase McIntosh, Hilda Caudle (all visitors) and John Dodds
 left - Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr and Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson, right
 
   Visitors Trena Turner and Kyla Turner


    Scholarship recipient Kayla McIntosh receives here certificate and check from Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr


    Scholarship recipient Kyla Turner receives her certificate and check from Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr.

Ava Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson speaks to the assembled comrades concerning the DOW Youth Camp and urges Post 3770 to donate to the cause.  He was asked many questions but had the right answers
Following the meeting Post 3770 Sr-Vice Commander Pete Proctor (right) got to present a substantial donation to Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson for the DOW Youth Camp.  ADJ Darrell Kochis also gave a personal donation.
Arriving just before the meeting begins is Past Post Commander, Past District Commander Harold Kingsland, MMCS USN ret.  Sitting is Comrade Kenneth McCoy and current Dist 18 CDR Dickinson.
Post 3770 ADJ Darrell Kochis is reading the minutes of the April post meeting.  Comrade Ray Proctor, Trustee is concentrating on hearing the minutes. ADJ Kochis does a good job with Post 3770 minutes.

From the left (rear) Service Officer Saundra Hill, QM I. J. Kelley,  Surgeon "Chuck" Taylor, Trustee John Dodds, Trustee Ray Proctor Sr-Vice CDR Pete Proctor, CDR Allen Dodds Jr. Installing Officer Gene Silvey of Ava Post 5993 from the right (rear) Officer of the Day Terry Prock, Chaplain "Buzz" Brown, Trustee Kenneth Flinchum, Jr-Vice Commander Leonard Kennon, CDR Allen Dodds Jr and Installing Officer Gene Silvey


    The Installation Prayer is given by Chaplain Dana "Buzz" Brown.
  
    The meeting was attended by 25 members of Post 3770; 1 guest from Post 3135 Hartville, Dist 18 CDR Charlie Dickinson; 3 guests from Post 5993 Ava, CDR Pat Anderson, QM Gene Silvey, & Sr-Vice Jerry Garrison; 1 guest from Ind Post 2693, Richard Church who filled out the paperwork to transfer to Post 3770.  Before the meeting started we had two of our three scholarship winners come to receive their award and partake of our pre-meeting breakfast.  They were accompanied by family members.  Kyla Turner was accompanied by her Mother, Trena Turner and Kayla McIntosh was accompanied by her Grandmother Hilda Caudle and her brother Chase McIntosh.
    The next meeting will be held on Saturday June 7th at 10:00 a.m. It will be our joint planning meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary.  Post members will be providing breakfast for the Ladies Aux.Sisters beginning at 9:00 a.m. Our third scholarship winner, Karl Tesch will be in attendance also.  He could not make this meeting because he was involved in a District Track tournament.
    If you want reminders of meeting times and other events send your e-mail address to the QM and you can get on the list.

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Mtn Grove VFW First Public Flag Retirement

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 07:57 PM

by IJK


    The students from Norwood School are gathering on the grassy bank overlooking the north parking lot.

 
    The Comrades and Sisters of VFW Post 3770 are getting in place also.  The one in yellow is District Commander Charlie Dickinson of Hartville Post 3135.


    Comrade Kelley is addressing the students and preparing them to join the members with the "Pledge of Allegiance".  The flag that the students are holding is the one from the school that will be folded and then retired.


    The students are finishing up folding the flag.  (We got a video but I am having trouble getting it to upload).


    The student is presenting the flag to Comrade Overholser to place on the fire.


    Comrade Overholser placing a second flag on the fire as the students from the flag folding detail and Comrade Kelley and Principal Fred VanBibber look on.


  The retired flag is being consumed by the fire.


    The students who actually folded the flags are (left to right) - Chandler Connell, Freshman; Ashley Forrest, 4th grade; Cheyenne McGraw, 5th grade and Kyle Mason, 7th grade.  I have to commend these students because they were quick learners and took the task very seriously. Actually the whole school assembly did an outstanding job of showing proper respect and reverence during the ceremony.  Many thanks go to the students and their teachers and especially Principal Van Bibber for inviting us to perform the retirement ceremony.
    VFW Post 3770 was established in Nov, 1979 and this is the first public "Flag Retirement Ceremony" that the post has led.  They assisted the Mtn Grove Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts with one two years ago.  Post had 6 Comrades in attendance and the Ladies Auxiliary had 6 Sisters in attendance.
Cheerily
IJK

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VFW Washington Weekly, May 9, 2008

Friday, May 9, 2008 at 07:53 PM

by IJK

In This Issue
1. GI Bill Call to Action
2. House Holds Veteran Suicide Hearing
3. Senate Holds Hearing on Benefit Bills
4. Senate Committee Boosts Pay, Rejects Fees

To access the full report go HERE

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Navy Boot Camp Video

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 03:03 PM

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Military Handbooks.Com

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 08:43 AM

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   If you know anyone that is interested in receiving their own FREE copies of the 2008 Military Handbooks, Military Handbooks.Com  is still taking requests. Please ask them to visit: http://www.militaryhandbooks.com to reserve their handbooks today!

To review the handbooks  go to:

 US Military Retired Handbook

United States Military Handbook

Getting Uncle Sam to Pay for Your College Degree

Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

Base Installation Directory

Children's Scholarship Handbook

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USS Montana

Monday, May 5, 2008 at 09:21 PM

by IJK


There should always be time for a little levity.
Cheerily
 IJK

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District 18 Convention - May 3rd meeting

Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 11:02 PM

by IJK

A report complete with photos of Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr and VSIO Ed Hawley can be found at District 18.  If you look close you can also see pictures of some of our members that were in attendance. Comrades John Dodds, Leonard Kennon, Past Commander Jim "Grumpy" Smith,and Quartermaster Kelley.

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Mtn Grove VFW May Meeting

Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 02:54 PM

by IJK

There will be a mix of sizes in the photosYou may right-click on the small ones and then hit "View Image" to see the photos in larger size. Click "back" to get back to here.
Judge Advocate elect Scott Overholser on left and Sr-Vice Commander Pete Proctor preparing breakfast.
Ava Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson and Ava Post 5993 Quartermaster Gene Silvey.  QM Silvey came to be the installing officer for our officer installation and CDR Anderson came to speak to us of the DOW Youth Camp and the need for funds.

 District 18 Commander Charlie Dickinson, member Post 3135, Hartville.  CDR Dickinson came to attend the installation ceremonies and to speak to us about the Wild Turkey Federation and their upcoming youth event to be held south of Mtn Grove
 Comrades in "Chow Line".  Post 3770 always serves a breakfast before the meeting.  This month we enjoyed pancakes and sausage.
 
   Comrades at table enjoying the meal. Right side = New member Richard Church, "Buzz" Brown, Les McAllister. Left side = ADJ Darrell Kochis, Wayne Woodard, Jim Roark, Ray Proctor. In line = Kayla McIntosh, Chase McIntosh, Hilda Caudle (all visitors) and John Dodds
 left - Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr and Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson, right
 
   Visitors Trena Turner and Kyla Turner


    Scholarship recipient Kayla McIntosh receives here certificate and check from Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr


    Scholarship recipient Kyla Turner receives her certificate and check from Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr.

Ava Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson speaks to the assembled comrades concerning the DOW Youth Camp and urges Post 3770 to donate to the cause.  He was asked many questions but had the right answers
Following the meeting Post 3770 Sr-Vice Commander Pete Proctor (right) got to present a substantial donation to Post 5993 Commander Pat Anderson for the DOW Youth Camp.  ADJ Darrell Kochis also gave a personal donation.
Arriving just before the meeting begins is Past Post Commander, Past District Commander Harold Kingsland, MMCS USN ret.  Sitting is Comrade Kenneth McCoy and current Dist 18 CDR Dickinson.
Post 3770 ADJ Darrell Kochis is reading the minutes of the April post meeting.  Comrade Ray Proctor, Trustee is concentrating on hearing the minutes. ADJ Kochis does a good job with Post 3770 minutes.

From the left (rear) Service Officer Saundra Hill, QM I. J. Kelley,  Surgeon "Chuck" Taylor, Trustee John Dodds, Trustee Ray Proctor Sr-Vice CDR Pete Proctor, CDR Allen Dodds Jr. Installing Officer Gene Silvey of Ava Post 5993 from the right (rear) Officer of the Day Terry Prock, Chaplain "Buzz" Brown, Trustee Kenneth Flinchum, Jr-Vice Commander Leonard Kennon, CDR Allen Dodds Jr and Installing Officer Gene Silvey


    The Installation Prayer is given by Chaplain Dana "Buzz" Brown.
  
    The meeting was attended by 25 members of Post 3770; 1 guest from Post 3135 Hartville, Dist 18 CDR Charlie Dickinson; 3 guests from Post 5993 Ava, CDR Pat Anderson, QM Gene Silvey, & Sr-Vice Jerry Garrison; 1 guest from Ind Post 2693, Richard Church who filled out the paperwork to transfer to Post 3770.  Before the meeting started we had two of our three scholarship winners come to receive their award and partake of our pre-meeting breakfast.  They were accompanied by family members.  Kyla Turner was accompanied by her Mother, Trena Turner and Kayla McIntosh was accompanied by her Grandmother Hilda Caudle and her brother Chase McIntosh.
    The next meeting will be held on Saturday June 7th at 10:00 a.m. It will be our joint planning meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary.  Post members will be providing breakfast for the Ladies Aux.Sisters beginning at 9:00 a.m. Our third scholarship winner, Karl Tesch will be in attendance also.  He could not make this meeting because he was involved in a District Track tournament.
    If you want reminders of meeting times and other events send your e-mail address to the QM and you can get on the list.

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Mtn Grove VFW First Public Flag Retirement

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 07:57 PM

by IJK


    The students from Norwood School are gathering on the grassy bank overlooking the north parking lot.

 
    The Comrades and Sisters of VFW Post 3770 are getting in place also.  The one in yellow is District Commander Charlie Dickinson of Hartville Post 3135.


    Comrade Kelley is addressing the students and preparing them to join the members with the "Pledge of Allegiance".  The flag that the students are holding is the one from the school that will be folded and then retired.


    The students are finishing up folding the flag.  (We got a video but I am having trouble getting it to upload).


    The student is presenting the flag to Comrade Overholser to place on the fire.


    Comrade Overholser placing a second flag on the fire as the students from the flag folding detail and Comrade Kelley and Principal Fred VanBibber look on.


  The retired flag is being consumed by the fire.


    The students who actually folded the flags are (left to right) - Chandler Connell, Freshman; Ashley Forrest, 4th grade; Cheyenne McGraw, 5th grade and Kyle Mason, 7th grade.  I have to commend these students because they were quick learners and took the task very seriously. Actually the whole school assembly did an outstanding job of showing proper respect and reverence during the ceremony.  Many thanks go to the students and their teachers and especially Principal Van Bibber for inviting us to perform the retirement ceremony.
    VFW Post 3770 was established in Nov, 1979 and this is the first public "Flag Retirement Ceremony" that the post has led.  They assisted the Mtn Grove Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts with one two years ago.  Post had 6 Comrades in attendance and the Ladies Auxiliary had 6 Sisters in attendance.
Cheerily
IJK

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VFW Washington Weekly, May 9, 2008

Friday, May 9, 2008 at 07:53 PM

by IJK

In This Issue
1. GI Bill Call to Action
2. House Holds Veteran Suicide Hearing
3. Senate Holds Hearing on Benefit Bills
4. Senate Committee Boosts Pay, Rejects Fees

To access the full report go HERE

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Navy Boot Camp Video

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 03:03 PM

by IJK

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Military Handbooks.Com

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 08:43 AM

by IJK

   If you know anyone that is interested in receiving their own FREE copies of the 2008 Military Handbooks, Military Handbooks.Com  is still taking requests. Please ask them to visit: http://www.militaryhandbooks.com to reserve their handbooks today!

To review the handbooks  go to:

 US Military Retired Handbook

United States Military Handbook

Getting Uncle Sam to Pay for Your College Degree

Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

Base Installation Directory

Children's Scholarship Handbook

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USS Montana

Monday, May 5, 2008 at 09:21 PM

by IJK


There should always be time for a little levity.
Cheerily
 IJK

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District 18 Convention - May 3rd meeting

Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 11:02 PM

by IJK

A report complete with photos of Post 3770 Commander Allen Dodds Jr and VSIO Ed Hawley can be found at District 18.  If you look close you can also see pictures of some of our members that were in attendance. Comrades John Dodds, Leonard Kennon, Past Commander Jim "Grumpy" Smith,and Quartermaster Kelley.

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Content found on this site, unless otherwise noted, is provided for informational and discussion purposes only and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, its Departments or Posts.

VFW MO Post 3770 is proudly produced by Policlicks 2008