VFW NC Post 6651 - Wilson

Don’t Let the IRS Take Your Non-Profit Status Away

Posted at 09:59 AM on Sunday, February 5, 2012 by post6651

In the past couple of years, the Internal Revenue Service has taken the “Non-Profit” status away from VFW posts and Auxiliaries for not complying with the financial reporting system that is required by all organizations.

If you lose your “Non-Profit” status, your organization will be subjected to being charged taxes for all of your income and taxes on the property owned by your organization.

If your organization’s annual income is less than $50,000.00, all you have to do is file an annual IRS “postcard” form 990n. This form is filed annually by using the internet reporting system.

If your organization needs assistance in filing the 990n for your organization, your Department Headquarters can and will assist you and even file for you. All that is needed is for you to request it.

Send an e-mail to qm@nc.vfwwebmail.com with your organization’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) and organization’s point of contact information as outlined below. You can "snailmail" the information below to Department Headquarters if you wish.

POC for this information is: Richard C. “Dick” Easingwood, 910-818-2266 or easicrea@earthlink.net

Need: Post/Aux Number, Post/Aux official mailing address, Post EIN/Post POC contact information.

VFW Foundation Announces 2011 Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser

Posted at 01:57 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by post6651

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, participating Burger King® Restaurants will be raising funds for the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program throughout the month of November through the annual Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser. Over 1,200 Burger King® Restaurants have participated since 2007 and have raised over $1.3 million in support of the program. Burger King® customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more at participating locations across the country as the proceeds will help military families in need pay for essentials such as rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expenses, vehicle repairs and food.

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First Amendment Prevails at Houston VA National Cemetary

Posted at 01:36 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by post6651

The Veterans of Foreign Wars today(Friday) declared victory in a Federal Lawsuit ( Rainey v VA) filed over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. 

Federal District Judge Lynn N. Hughes signed a consent decree ordering the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to lift the ban on prayer and the word "God" at national cemeteries, to revoke national policies hostile to religion, and to reopen the Chapel which identity was previously changed to "meeting facility" at the Houston National Cemetery.  

Texas-based Liberty Institute filed suit on behalf of the VFW over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Officials told the VFW they could not have prayer during the burial services of veterans unless the family requested it specifically in writing and submitted the prayer to VA officials for pre-approval.    

"The VFW is grateful that the government has restored the basic tenets recognized in the U.S. Constitution – which guarantees fundamental rights of religious expression and freedom of speech – to patriotic Americans who sacrifice everything to defend it.  This is indeed a victory." said VFW National Commander Richard DeNoyer.

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"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video

Posted at 01:33 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by post6651

Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011.  Our thanks to all who participated in the production.  Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks.  And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!

VA News Highlights

Posted at 08:03 AM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by post6651

Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days.  Click the links to read the full stories.

Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs.

VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records.

VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits.

VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure - Veterans who served aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships operating on the waters of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, may be eligible to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation for 14 medical conditions associated with presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.

Veterans Crisis Line

Posted at 12:19 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by post6651

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is unique because all of our members have served overseas in a combat zone. Our nation is in debt to all of those who served, and we understand that returning home and reintegrating into society can cause stress in many aspects of life. Because of this, VFW is participating in a campaign with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase awareness of the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1). 

The campaign revolves around the confidential Veterans Crisis Line (formerly the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline), establishing a unique identity designed to lower the threshold for Veterans and their families to make that critical call for help. 

The line, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, has answered more than 390,000 calls and has made more than 13,000 life-saving rescues since its launch. 

The campaign is a national outreach effort to increase awareness and use of the confidential Veterans Crisis Line and online chat service, support and promote broader VA suicide prevention efforts, and promote help-seeking behaviors among Veterans.

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Sign VFW's Welcome Home Register

Posted at 11:24 AM on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by post6651

Let our newest Veterans Know You Care

Veterans Day is November 11, 2010.

This fall, more than 100,000 heroes are returning from Iraq, and VFW needs you to help welcome them home! Please sign the Welcome Home Register today.

We're collecting signatures to present to our newest veterans across the country. Be among the first to welcome home America’s sons and daughters.

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