VFW WI Adjutant-Quartermaster

VFW National Headquarters Bulletin, General Orders & Calendar

Posted at 12:33 PM on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Following are links to our VFW National Monthly Information for OCTOBER:

GENERAL ORDERS

NATIONAL HQ BULLETIN

NATIONAL HQ CALENDAR

 

District Meeting Schedule

Posted at 6:15 AM on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

District Meetings Schedule

Information updated as of: 11/05/09

 

Dist	Date	Host/Location	Time(s)	Rep
4	6-Dec	Post 9469 Milwaukee (Charles Fidler Post)	9:00am Mtg
6	6-Dec	Post 5373 Port Washington (American Legion Post)	1:30pm Mtg
9	16-Jan	Post 10405 Altoona (Altoona Middle School)	10:00am Mtg
11	16-Jan	Post 10911 Camp Douglas	11:00am Mtg
1	17-Jan	Post 1621 Janesville	9:00am Mtg
2	31-Jan	Post 7591 Madison (Day)	8:00am Reg 9:00am Mtg
3	31-Jan	Post 5274 Platteville	8:00am Reg 9:00am Mtg
7	31-Jan	Post 6352 - Stratford	12:00 Lunch Mtg After
6	14-Feb	Post 9202 Germantown (American Legion Post)	12:00 Dinner Mtg After
10	27-Feb 28-Feb	Post 8637 Eagle River	Sat 2:00pm Mtg Sun 9:00am Mtg
3	25-Apr	Post 2267 Richland Center	1:30pm Mtg
6	2-May	Post 8834 Hartford	10:30am Mtg

HOME DEPOT OFFERS POST GRANTS THROUGH VFW FOUNDATION

Posted at 8:52 AM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster in QUARTERMASTER FORMS

MARINE BIRTHDAY DINNER NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Posted at 11:02 AM on Monday, October 5, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Attention Marine Veterans

I am asking for some help to let marine veterans in the area know about the dinner and fun at the DAV banquet center in Menomonie Wi. on Nov 10 2009.  The cost will be $10 for the meal and prizes per person.  Even if you can email me the address of the post in my area so I can let them know about it. Contact me at jermerritt@yahoo.com  or 715-235-3224-or 715-505-3224 We would like and rsvp by Nov. 5 thank you Jerry Merritt

Deadline for reservations is Nov 5, 2009

QUICK LINKS TO QUARTERMASTER FORMS AND TOOLS

Posted at 12:28 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster in QUARTERMASTER FORMS

Here is an easy-to-use set of links to all the most useful forms available to you from your Department Headquarters. You will need Adobe© PDF Reader for most of these reports, and Excel or Open Office Calc for the Quarterly Audit Form. Note: These forms are for use in the current program year (2009/2010 Only. Revised forms will replace most of these next year.)

-Steve Lawrence, Department Adjutant/Quartermaster

NEW ADDITION: Post Action Report Worksheet ... Package includes worksheet plus reporting instructions and tips. Organize your information before filing electronically. Form can also be mailed to Department.

2009/20 Bond Applications		IRS Form 990 Filing Instructions
2009/10 Buddy Poppy Order Form		Partners in Patriotism Enrollment
Calendar Items Scheduling Form		Post Action Report Worksheet (Pkg)
Continuous Dues Transmittal		2009 Post Inspection Form (Pkg)
Deceased Member Reporting Form		Post Service Officer Report Form
Dept Travel/Expense Voucher		Quarterly Audit Form  (Excel Format!)
2009 Fortune Raffle Report Form		Request Representative Form
Home Depot Grant Info/Application
AMERICANISM PROGRAM FORMS:
Patriots Pen		Voice of Democracy
Teacher of the Year		Loyalty Day

LOOKING FOR A PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR

Posted at 12:25 PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

The EAA is looking for a Pearl Harbor Veteran to introduce the movie Pearl Harbor on Saturday evening August 1, 2009 at the EAA in Oshkosh.  The contact person is Jane Smith (920) 426-6823. 

CONVENTION AGENDA - EAU CLAIRE

Posted at 11:33 AM on Monday, June 22, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN

88th ANNUAL CONVENTION – Eau Claire, WISCONSIN

VFW REGISTRATION & ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD

AT THE Plaza Hotel & Suites, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

PATRIOTIC RALLY – Wednesday, June 24, 2009

BUSINESS SESSION - Thursday, Friday and Saturday – June 25, 26, 27, 2009

AGENDA & PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY DEPARTMENT COMMANDER

 

Thursday, June 25, 2009

0800                       Joint Awards Ceremony                    VFW & Auxiliary

0930                       Open Meeting/Salute Colors            Gary Erickson, Commander

                                Opening Prayer                                   Charlene Cobb, State Chaplain

                                Pledge of Allegiance                           State Commander

                                Roll Call                                                Steve Lawrence, Adj/QM

                                Assignment of Resolutions                 Adjutant

                                Reading of Convention Rules            Adjutant

                                Credentials Committee                      Joe Ellis, Credentials Chair

                                National Representative                     Wally Hogan, Past C-in-C, VFW

                                Inspector’s Report                                Le Roy Jansky, State Inspector

                                Membership Report                            Wally Hogan, Past C-IN-C,

                                                                                               Chair

                                                                                              Bill Knudson, State Chief of 

                                                                                              Staff

                               Citizenship Education                        Richard K Morey, Chairperson

                                Buddy Poppy                                         Walt Matzek, Chairperson

                                Community Service                            Dave Goeldner, Chairperson

Strategic Planning Committee            Earl D. Banks, Jr., Chairperson

                                                                                               NCM Dist 11 IA & WI

Patriots Pen/Voice of Democracy         Robert Bolz, Chairperson

                             Emergency/Disaster                              Fred Mercord, Chairperson

                            Convention Committee                         Robert Knox, Chairperson

                            Historian                                                 Steve Conto, Chairperson

                            Flag Day/Veterans Assistance             Chris Kanios Sr., Chairperson

                            Life Membership                                  William Bowen, Chairperson

                            Loyalty Day                                           Mike Lieurance, Chair                                                                     Military Assistance                               David Behrend, Chairperson

                           Veterans Employment                          Gundel Metz, Chairperson

                           VFW Raffle                                            Frank Parker Jr, Chairperson

                           Youth Activities/Scouting                   Larry Kutschma, Chairperson

                           VFW Men’s Auxiliary                         Roger Boeker, Chairperson                            

                               

 

 

 

1205 Hour            NOMINATION OF 2009-2010 OFFICERS

                                Commander                          Judge Advocate

                                Sr. Vice Commander          Surgeon

                                Jr. Vice Commander          Chaplain

                                Quartermaster                                                                   

 

L U N C H    B R E A K

 

1330 Hour            King Day                                               Richard Morey, Chairperson

                              Hospital Report                                    Renee Simpson, Chairperson

                              Wisconsin VFW News                         Bob Bolz, Chairperson

                              Website                                                 Bill Knudson, Web Administrator/Editor

                              Scholarship Report                             Arlene Banks, Chairperson

                              MOC                                                    Ken Patterson, Past MOC                                                                                            Grand Commander

                              National Home                                   David Schmid, Chairperson

                              Political Action Committee              Mike Furgal, Chairperson

                              Finance Committee                           Earl D. Banks Jr., Chairperson

                             Salute Colors                                     State Commander

                             Closing Prayer                                  Chaplain

 

 

1400       INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES

                                Caucuses of Eleven Districts                                           

                                 (After adjournment of daily session – Rooms to be announced)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, June 26, 2009

0830 Hour            Reopen Meeting/Salute Colors                        State Commander

                                Opening Prayer                                                   Chaplain

                                Roll Call                                                                Adjutant

                                Credentials Committee                                      Joe Ellis, Chairperson

                                Legislative Committee (1)                                  Mike Furgal, Chairperson

                                                                                                                William Backes, Comm

                                Resolutions Committee (2)                                Roger Van Eperen, Chair                                Service Committee (3)                                      William Backes, Chairperson

                                                                                                             Lee Guerrero, Dept Service Officer

                                District Commanders, County Council          Comments

 

L U N C H    B R E A K

 

 

 

1300 Hour            Convention Committee (1)                  Robert Knox, Chairperson

                                Charter & By-Laws                            Ed Mortensen, Chairperson

                                State Senior Vice Commander         Wilfred “Twiggy” Johnson

                                State Junior Vice Commander         Tom Lemmer                                                                       State Judge Advocate                          Michael Borg

                                State Surgeon                                    Gundel Metz

                                State Chaplain                                  Charlene Cobb

                                State Adj/Quartermaster                 Steve Lawrence

                                State Commander                            Gary Erickson

 

                                Closing Prayer                    Chaplain

                                Salute Colors                       State Commander

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday June 27, 2009

0830 Hour            Reopen Meeting/Salute Colors                        State Commander

                                Opening Prayer                                                   Chaplain

                                Roll Call                                                                Adjutant

                                Guest Speakers

                                Credentials Committee and                               Joe Ellis, Chair                                               Voting Procedures                                         

                                Inspector’s Review                                              Le Roy Jansky,                                                                              (Posts that cannot vote)                                       State Inspector

                                 

 

                ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2009-2010

                Commander                          Judge Advocate

                Sr. Vice Commander          Surgeon

                Jr. Vice Commander          Chaplain

                Quartermaster                                                                   

 

                                Closing Prayer                                    Chaplain

                                Salute Colors                                       State Commander

                                Close Meeting                                      State Commander

 

 Installation of Officers

 

E-Forms Tutorials - How to access Online Report Forms

Posted at 3:27 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

The following 1-page flyer has been created to explain detailed steps on navigating from our WebCOM to the VFW Forms Page. As you will see, the steps are fairly simple. Online Reporting is a much more efficient method of gathering necessary information from your Post so that you will receive proper recognition and attention.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

2009 State VFW Convention Information Now Available

Posted at 10:54 AM on Monday, May 4, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM - With Meal Selections

CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM - Delegate Registration ONLY

CONVENTION HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM

CREDENTIALS REGISTRATION FORM

QUESTIONS NEEDED FOR OTI TRAINING

Posted at 8:08 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Comrades,
 
I will be doing a few different things in the OTI this year.  One of them is a sort of Trivial Pursuit game to add bits of information they can store as a "did you know?" in hopes they will read more in depth on those topics on their own.  It is a good way to cram tidbits of information in a fast paced, fun session.
 
What I need are some questions!  The questions should be either TRUE/FALSE, FILL IN THE BLANK, or MULTIPLE CHOICE.  Please include your answers and where they can find more information on your question.
 
The topics are:  Membership   By-laws  Resolutions
Audits  Bonds  Inspections  Elections and  WebCom
 
Thanks in advance for your contributions to the OTI!  Pass this on to anyone you think may have a good question or two!
 
Arlene Banks
 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 990-N(e-Postcard)

Posted at 12:54 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Special Notice To All Quartermasters:

In years past, filing an IRS 990 has been an overly complicated matter. Many posts thought they did not have to file. Those posts are wrong: ALL POSTS MUST FILE AN IRS 990 FORM. You might not have any tax liability, but you have a filing responsibility nontheless.

If you file using the old forms and mailing in to the IRS, you could be setting yourself up for unnecessary headaches. For example, leaving even a single space empty on the conventional 990 report is enough to kick back your filing and classify your post as non-compliant.

In addition to filing with the IRS, all posts MUST ALSO SEND A COMPLETED COPY of their IRS-990 filing to VFW of Wisconsin Department Headquarters. Failure to do so can result in the loss of your tax-exempt status.

We now have a much simpler way to file your Post's IRS 990!

For complete, step-by-step instructions, and to register to file your IRS-990 e-postcard, click below:

THE IRS-990 e-Postcard

Note: This link is also available through the WI VFW Forms link.

VFW MID-WINTER CONFERENCE MILWAUKEE

Posted at 2:35 PM on Monday, February 2, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

JUST A REMINDER TO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN FOR THE VFW MID-WINTER CONFERENCE AT THE WYNDHAM HOTEL

DD214 RECORDS AVAILABLE ONLINE

Posted at 8:25 AM on Friday, January 9, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

> > The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following
> > website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214's online:
> > http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html  This may be particularly
>>  helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214
> > for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans
> > with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from
> > their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased
> > former military members may now use a new online military personnel
> > records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for
> > documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be
> > downloaded from the online web site. Because the requester will be asked
> > to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request,
> > delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional
> > information will be minimized. The new web-based application was
> > designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the
> > records centers mailroom and processing time.
> >
> > Please pass this information on to former military personnel you may
> > know and their dependents

Mother of State Commander Gary Erickson Passes Away

Posted at 8:42 AM on Thursday, January 8, 2009 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

     Irene M. Erickson, age 84 of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Orchard Manor in Lancaster, WI following a brief illness.  Irene was born on January 6, 1925, the oldest of seven children born to Leo and Margaret (Flesch) Duve.  She married Robert J. “Bob” Erickson on August 6, 1949, and together, they raised five children.  He preceded her in death on December 26, 1986.  Irene worked as a waitress in many local restaurants, and she worked in the Purity Bakery.  She retired in 1980.  Irene’s favorite pastimes were Bingo, playing cards, fishing, embroidery, and making crafts from plastic canvas.    She enjoyed cooking, and very seldom followed a recipe.  Irene enjoyed spending time with her family, and visiting on the telephone.

     Irene is survived by five children: Gary (Lana) Erickson, Lancaster; Tom (Marita) Erickson, Tacoma, WA; Connie (Steve) Reinsbach and Pat (Graydon) Hall all of Lancaster; and Julie (Kevin) Atkinson, Cuba City; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.  She is also survived by her three sisters: Mary Luella Place, Lancaster;  Evelyn (Philip)Peterson, Lindsberg, KS;  Jane Duve, Grand Blanc, MI; and two brothers: Ivan (Jean Ann) Duve, Shelby, MT; and Eugene “Red” (Marilyn) Duve, Independence, MO. 

     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother Clement Duve and a great-grandson, Kyle Miller.

     Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster.  Burial will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster.  Friends may call on Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

REMINDER IRS 990/990T/990EZ AND 990N (POST CARD)

Posted at 1:46 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

ATTENTION SMALLER POSTS, the IRS IS WATCHING YOU, TOO!
Effective with calendar 2007 (or your established fiscal 2007 year), EVERY CHARTERED POST, regardless of size is now required to annually file one of the several versions of form 990 with the IRS.

For those Posts already filing forms 990-EZ, 990 and/or 990-T, there is no change to what you are doing.
Posts with Gross Receipts of less than $25,000 from ALL SOURCES must now file form 990-N, which is only available electronically.  All sources includes: dues, interest income, cash gifts, fund raising enterprises, (e.g. raffles, dinners, whatever). There are some posts that do not currently have their own tax
payer identification number (TIN). You cannot use the Department’s number, the National VFW  number, or any of your officers’ numbers.

Post Commander, if this applies to your post; you must do the following immediately to protect your non-profit status:
1. Apply for EIN (or TIN) on form SS-4.
2. Download and file electronically form 990-N by Thursday, 5-15-2009. Click here to access the online form.
3. File with Departmentl Headquarters the “Inclusion Letter." Department will make a consolidated exempt status filing for all of us.  If you do not have an accounting professional in your membership to help you with this, call Department HQ at (608) 255-6655. They will have someone  return your call who can help you. Please be patient with the staff. It is unlikely that there will be someone in the office who can help you immediately.
We of the paid staff are ready to help you. Please feel free to call.

One other issue; please note that all parts of our organization (Department, District, County, and
Post) are covered by IRS Section 501(c)(19).  This makes donations income tax deductible for the
giver. However, we are NOT exempt from Wisconsin State Sales tax. If you have been claiming an
exemption, STOP. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue regularly audits retail outlets, and will
pickup the exemption error at the store. They will assess tax and penalties.

ALERT VIET NAM VETS MY LOSE VA BENEFITS

Posted at 8:28 AM on Monday, November 10, 2008 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Press Release…

Attention all Veterans.  It appears that we may be in danger of losing a very important federal benefit, one that will impact a large number of veterans in a very negative way.  A large number of Vietnam veterans are likely to lose their eligibility for VA health care, and this is a call to arms to prevent that from happening.  We need your help.

Vietnam veterans as a population have been “guaranteed” enrollment to VA health care for some time now based on their presumed exposure to Agent Orange.  The VA healthcare system has 8 different priority levels of veteran populations, with all but Priority Group 8 currently eligible for enrollment.  At the present time, Vietnam veterans are automatically considered Priority Group 6 veterans, and can be enrolled into the system regardless of their disability status or financial condition.  This is based on authority given the VA which, unfortunately, expired in December 2002.  While VA has seen fit to continue the enrollments regardless of the expiration, there are administrative efforts within VA to discontinue treatment under this authority, and that looks likely to happen in the near future.  The only way this can be prevented is to provide VA with new legal authority.

We need to do two things.  First, we need to get the word out to all Vietnam veterans that this is happening, and that if they are not yet enrolled in VA healthcare, they need to be, and quick.  The window of opportunity is closing, and we need to get as many enrolled as possible before it shuts.  There will be no advance warning by VA.  Based on past practices, veterans already within the VA healthcare system will be “grandfathered” and not dropped.  Vietnam veterans not yet enrolled in the VA medical system should contact their County Veterans Service Office immediately for assistance, or go to the nearest VA medical facility with DD-214 in hand for on-site enrollment.  Secondly, we need all veterans, not just Vietnam veterans, to contact their political representatives to ask their assistance in resolving this issue.  It can only be corrected politically, and if enough veterans get involved, that will happen.  Please contact your local Veterans Service Office for more details.  

WDVA ANNOUNCES NEW LIAISON FOR KING VETS HOME

Posted at 3:10 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2008 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

(KING, Wis.) – Laura Mays, a former military spouse who has spent the past seven years with the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, has been selected for the key senior management position of Agency Liaison for the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
King Home Commandant Bill Crowley said, “We are all very pleased to have Laura join our team.  She has a proven track record of building solid relationships and partnerships with media, political, civic, medical, volunteers, and business leaders in the community and she comes to us with a wide range of exceptional experience, knowledge, and abilities.”
 
In her role with the with the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, Mays served as a liaison between the local tobacco-free coalition, county government, state and national agencies, law enforcement, local businesses, health care providers, and the media.  She has coordinated press conferences, press releases and has served as a primary local resource on policy, activities, and special projects in Northern Wisconsin.  She has developed and made public presentations on health issues to service organizations, the medical community, schools, policy makers and has experience as a keynote speaker.  She also has experience in planning and coordinating conferences, meetings and seminars.

Mays also has a strong commitment to veterans’ issues.  She spent over fourteen years as part of the “military family,” living in several states, and overseas when her husband was serving on active duty.  Laura recognizes the everyday challenges and sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
 
“As a prior military spouse, I have great respect for the members and families that have served our country.  It’s an honor and a privilege to be selected for this position and have the opportunity to give something back,” she stated. 
The King Home’s Agency Liaison is an integral part of the Home’s senior management with responsibilities for planning, coordinating, and implementing agency outreach programs and developing and administering public information, outreach and liaison programs for the Home.
 
In her new role, Mays will also be responsible for providing recommendations to senior management on program issues and acting as a liaison between the King Home and local government and the general community.  She will manage and direct public affairs, marketing, fundraising, and promotions efforts for the Home, supervise the staff at the Home Exchange, Library, and Volunteer Program, and be responsible for coordinating all special events and visits from external organizations, dignitaries and veteran service organizations.
 
Mays will begin her new position November 17, 2008.
For more information on the Wisconsin Veterans Homes visit www.WisVets.com/homes or call 1-800-WIS-VETS (1-800-947-8387).
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LOOKING FOR KOREAN VETERANS FOR WDVA VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT

Posted at 3:41 PM on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

We are looking for a few "Good Men or Women" who served in Korea during the War and would be willing to tell there story for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs History Project.  If you are interested in telling your story, contact Katie at (608) 358-1616 Madison number, and set up a time to be interviewed.

Thanks for your participation and interest!!

BRAT FEST FUND RAISER FOR MADISON VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Posted at 4:14 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Come out and enjoy a brat, burger or both.  

If you would like to donate for the Park contact Post 7591 .

If you would like to volunteer to help out contact Post 7591

Post phone number is   608 - 221 - 9326
 

We  hope  to  see  you   there!!!

TITLE 36 OF THE USC CODE CHANGED TO ALLOW SALUTING THE US FLAG WHILE UNCOVERED

Posted at 8:59 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

In February 2008 Congress approved and the President signed the 2008 Defense Authorization Bill which included (S.1877) an amendment to title 4, USC, to allow veterans to salute the flag during the raising and lowering of the flag and during the passing of the colors. 

Congress is aware that they had overlooked the National Anthem and have added an amendment to the Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (S.3002, section 1081) to amend title 36, USC, to allow veterans to salute during the National Anthem.  Below is the wording in the bill. 

Section 301(b)(1) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following new subparagraphs:

`(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;

`(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and

`(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and'.

 

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