VFW Post 8100 - Grandview Post

Report from CDR Wonnell about Ft Wood Tornado Damage

Posted at 07:13 AM on Monday, January 3, 2011 by post8100

    Fort Leonard Wood Army base sustained more tornado damage than I had seen reported on TV.  Over 50 homes were totally destroyed (closer to 60), another 60 were damaged to the point they can not be lived in plus the power is out to many more.  Every military family living in those homes is now out of a home.  The Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations are providing temporary assistance.  Every member of the totaled families is now in need of food, clothing and shelter.  Our VFW is doing a great job. Post 3168 has offered evening meals for the next few days.
     Any financial donation can help.  All monetary donations should be sent to:


    Any in-kind donations should be sent to the USO building on base.  They are in need of non-perishable foods at this time.  I am asking every VFW member, Post, District, Department and National to dig deep and send financial donations so the families can purchase the food, clothing and shelter they need.  These are the men and women who are serving their country for us.  Please help all you can.

 He's not heavy, he's my brother.  Help a veteran.

 
Bob Wonnell
VFW Missouri
State Commander

Dept of Mo VFW General Orders - January 2011

Posted at 03:45 PM on Sunday, December 26, 2010 by post8100

Dept fo Mo VFW General Orders - January 2011 -

    Attached in the links below is the Agenda for the Council of Administration meeting and a fillable, printable reservation form for the banquet.

Council of Administration Agenda

Banquet Reservation Form

Dept of Mo VFW General Orders Dec - 2010

Posted at 11:30 AM on Thursday, November 25, 2010 by post8100

Dept of Mo General Orders DEC 2010 -

Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay

Posted at 11:36 PM on Monday, July 26, 2010 by post8100

Those eligible must submit a claim by Oct. 21, 2010.

The 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Act established Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP), providing $500 for each month/partial month served in stop loss status. Service members, veterans, and beneficiaries of servicemembers whose service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for RSLSP.

To receive this benefit, those who served under stop loss must submit a claim for the special pay. Throughout the year, the services have been reaching out to servicemembers, veterans and their families through direct mail, veteran service organizations, and the media. But there is still money left to be claimed, and the deadline is approaching. The average benefit is $3,700.

Full story with form link can be found at: VFW WebCom Forums

Dept of Mo General Orders - August 2010

Posted at 01:17 PM on Monday, July 26, 2010 by post8100

Dept of Mo August 2010 General Orders -

USS MIssouri (SSN-780) Commissioning

Posted at 07:47 AM on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by post8100

USS Missouri Commissioning Celebration -

    Join Kansas City Power & Light District and Boulevard Brewing Company on July 31st to watch the historic commissioning of the USS Missouri (SSN-780) submarine. Festivities will kick off in the KC Live! Block at 9:30 am with a musical salute to our Troops and the state of Missouri followed by the live broadcast streamed from Groton, Conn., where the commissioning is happening. Continue to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime event after the broadcast with live music.

Comrades,
    When the TV cameras go on I think they should see a Power and Light District full of VFW hats. This submarine will replace the Battleship Missouri and deserves our full support. I hope to see you all there.

Bob Wonnell
VFW MO State Commander

Convention Schedule

Posted at 07:41 AM on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by post8100

VFW CONVENTION SCHEDULE
THURSDAY - JUNE 17, 2010
VFW Registration .................. Atrium.................................... 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
VFW By-Law Meeti............. Parliament I ……………………3:00 PM -4:00 PM
VFW Budget Meeting ........... Polo ....................................... 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
VFW C of A Meeting............. Windsor IV............................. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FRIDAY - JUNE 18, 20
VFW Registration ............ Atrium Lobby .......................8 -11 AM & 1 - 4 PM
Joint Opening Session......... Windsor Ballroom................ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
VFW Meeting................ Windsor IV.......................... 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
VFW Meet the Candidates ........ Windsor IV............................ 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
BBQ / All State / Entertainment ............. Expo ................ 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
SATURDAY – JUNE 19, 2010
VFW Registration .............. Atrium Lobby ......... 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
E-Membership Workshop...... Parliament I ..................... 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
VSIO/Service Officer Workshop……..... ... Windsor IV.................... 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Budget & Standing Rules Meeting…... ..... Parliament I ................ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
District Caucuses………………Hospitality Rooms…..….. 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
VFW Meeting (Elections)..................... Expo ........………….…....12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
MOC Meeting .............................. Windsor IV...................... following VFW meeting
Officer / Chairmen Photos .................... Polo ...................................3:30 - 7:00 PM
Joint Installation of Officers ...................... Expo ............................. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Entertainment………………….... Pool Side ......................... 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
SUNDAY - JUNE 20, 2010
Church Service…........ Local Church .................... 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Church Service…………………...Windsor IV…………..8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
VFW Council Meeting........................... Windsor IV……..……9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
*** ALL HOSPITALITY ROOMS ARE LOCATED POOL SIDE AND WILL BE
CLOSED DURING THE VFW MEETINGS AND 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 9:30 p.m.

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