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"Making Virutual Friends" VFW Blogger Interviews of D.Peirce & IJK
Posted at 08:54 PM on Sunday, March 7, 2010 by District 8, NC VFW
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D. Peirce, a senior blogger on the VFW Network says making virtual friends is " better than buying drinks in a canteen." "It's like a living history." says IJK, one of the first VFW Post bloggers online with VFW WebCOM.*
Donald Peirce and "IJK," Iris Joe Kelley have been blogging for their VFWs for years. Recently they responded to email Interviews with MyVFW. Here's what they had to say: MORE>
District 8 Winter Meeting Held in Fayetteville
Posted at 03:46 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by District 8, NC VFW
Post 670 was the scene of the Winter District 8 meeting. Post 10 from Raeford and Post 10630 from Hope Mills were the hosts posts for the meeting. Post 670 donated their facilities.
Commander Roland Rochester introduced Ray Yamrus as the Department Representative. Comrade Yamrus is a Past Department Commander and currently is a National Council Representative.
Ladies Auxiliary District 8 President, B. Mae Harris introduced Ann Yamrus as the Department Representative. Sister Yamrus is a Past Department President and currently is a National Council Representative.
During the meeting, Post 670 Commander John Shelander was presented with a 100 percent membership plaque for achieving 100 percent in membership prior to 1 January 2010.
Find more photos like this on My VFW WebCOM
VFW to Stream Video from Legislative Conference
Posted at 09:31 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by District 8, NC VFW
Streaming will begin with the Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners at 6:00 p.m. (EST) on March 7th.
Streaming will resume with the Conference's Opening Session, set to begin at 8:00 a.m. the next morning, featuring guest speakers General George W. Casey, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki.
A delayed stream of VFW Commander-in-Chief, Thomas Tradewell's testimony on Capitol Hill will also air the afternoon of Tuesday, March 9.
In addition to streaming the segments live, all events will also be available on demand.
(Via VFW.org)
Teachers of the Year and Gold Medal Award Announcement
Posted at 04:04 PM on Sunday, February 14, 2010 by District 8, NC VFW
POST, DISTRICT, AND DEPARTMENT AWARDS
TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
19 Feb 2010 8:30am Mr. Todd McCabe, Grades 6-8, John Griffin Middle School, Hope Mills
Post 10630, Dist 8, and Department winner
23 Feb 2010 11:00am Mr. Kenneth E. Davis, Grades 9-12, Gray’s Creek High School, Hope Mills
Post 10630 and Dist 8 winner
No Date Yet Ms. Selina C. Emerson, Grades K-5, C.W. Collier Elementary , Hope Mills
Post 10630 and Dist 8 winner
GOLD MEDAL AWARDS
Law Enforcement Officer Officer Lee Sumners, Hope Mills Police
Post 10630 and Department runner-up
Emergency Med Tech EMT Lt. Deborah Collado, Cumberland County EMS
Post 10630 and Department Runner-up
Firefighter Firefighter Wesley Leon Metcalf, Hope Mills Fire Dept
Post 10630 and Dept of NC Winner
NC District 8 Teachers-of-the-Year Winners Announced
Posted at 09:03 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 by District 8, NC VFW
The following teachers were selected as the District 8 Teachersd-of-the-Year for 2009-2010. Our congratulations to the three selectees.
Grades K thru 5:
Celina C. Emerson, C. Wayne Collier Elementary, by Post 10630
Grades 6 thru 8
Todd McCabe, John Griffin Middle School, by Post 10630
Grades 9 thru 12
Kenneth E. Davis, Gray's Creek High School, by Post 10630
2009 District 8 NC Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Winners Announced
Posted at 10:15 AM on Monday, December 14, 2009 by District 8, NC VFW
Judging for the 2009-2010 Voice of Democracy Oral Essays and Patriots Pen Written Essays are completed and the following students were selected for the places indicated.
| VOD | Winner | School | Sponsor Post | |
| 1st Place | David A. Sawyer | Liberty Christian Academy | Post 10630 | Hope Mills |
| 2nd Place | Lauren H. Soper | South View High School | Post 670 | Fayetteville |
| 3rd (Tie) | Katelynn T. Nelson | EE Smith High School | Post 6018 | Fayetteville |
| 3rd (Tie) | Jessica L. Oxendine | Purnell Sweet High School | Post 2843 | Pembroke |
| 4th Place | Arthur F. McPhatter | Hoke County High School | Post 7930 | Raeford |
| PP | Winner | School | Sponsor Post | City |
| 1st Place | Jordan L. Beach | Liberty Christian Academy | Post 10630 | Hope Mills |
| 2nd Place | Ashley B. Wilson | Liberty Christian Academy | Post 10630 | Hope Mills |
| 3rd Place | Jessica L. Banks | Hope Mills Middle Achool | Post 10630 | Hope Mills |
Congratulations to the winners and a special accolade to all the youth who submitted entries. The judging was tough.
Fall District Meeting Held at VFW Post 670
Posted at 11:25 AM on Monday, November 16, 2009 by District 8, NC VFW
Under the guidance of District 8 Commander, Roland Rochester and District 8 Ladies President, B. Mae Harris, the Fall 2009 District Meeting was held on Sunday, November 15, 2009.
VFW Post 670 headed up by Post Sr. Vice Commander Ben Pasley and Ladies Auxiliary President, Linda Shelander hosted the Fall District 8 meeting. Over 75 Comrades and Ladies Auxiliary members from district posts attend the meeting and had a delightful meal served by the Ladies of Post 670.
Department of NC Jr. Vice Commander, Jason Schoolcraft, and Department of NC Ladies Auxiliary Past President (2006-2007) Deborah Crowder were the Department Representatives.
Find more photos like this on My VFW WebCOM
If your system does not support the slide show, click on the following link:
http://my.vfwwebcom.org/photo/albums/nc-district-8-fall-meeting
The next District 8 meeting will be held on Janurary 31, 2010 at the Post Home of Post 670 however, Posts 10 and 10630 will co-host the event. Please mark your calendars now.
Fayetteville, NC Veterans Day Parade
Posted at 05:46 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by District 8, NC VFW
To view photos of the Fayetteville, North Carolina Veterans Day Parade, click on: www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post670
District Gets Another Post
Posted at 10:52 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by District 8, NC VFW
On Saturday, 26 September 2009, Past State Commander (1999-2000) Arthur R. Shull, instituted the DAVID THOMPSON VFW POST 8969 in Lumberton, NC. Fred H. Benton from Lumberton was installed as the Post Commander.
We welcome Post 8969 to the 8th District.
For more information on the post, go to: www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post8969
Welcome to District 8, NC VFW
Posted at 10:10 AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by District 8, NC VFW
Welcome to District 8, NC VFW.
Information pertaining to the District as a whole will be added as it comes in-so keep a watch on this site.
Items of interest at the post level should be posted on the individual post's website. Items of interest to the whole state will be posted on the Department website so be sure to watch the District and State blogs on a regular basis.
The Department Website is: www.vfwnc.org
Questions, comments, items for submission (documents, photos) are always welcome.
I need good photos of post homes. If you have one, please e-mail it to me.
I can be contacted at:
Richard C. "Dick" Easingwood
District Quartermaster and Blogmaster
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