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VFW National Headquarters Bulletin, General Orders & Calendar

Posted at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

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

GENERAL ORDERS NATIONAL HQ BULLETIN NATIONAL HQ CALENDAR

 

District Meeting Schedule

Posted at 6:15 PM on Friday, March 12, 2010 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

District Meetings Schedule

Information updated as of: 03/12/10

For mor information or directions, go to the VFW Department Calendar   and select the event by date.

To print a pdf of this schedule, CLICK HERE

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE IF YOU FILE 990 OR 990EZ TAX RETURN

Posted at 8:41 AM on Thursday, February 4, 2010 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

Can I file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead of the e-Postcard?

Yes, but please note that if you choose to file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) instead of the e-Postcard, you must file a complete return.  An incomplete or partially completed Form 990 or Form 990-EZ will not satisfy the annual filing requirement.  Also, you may be assessed a late filing penalty if you file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ late.

Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations

Posted at 3:32 PM on Friday, January 22, 2010 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

 Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
 
Small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less may be required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

If you do not file your e-Postcard on time, the IRS will send you a reminder notice but you will not be assessed a penalty for late filing the e-Postcard. However, an organization that fails to file required e-Postcards (or information returns – Forms 990 or 990-EZ) for three consecutive years will automatically lose its tax-exempt status. The revocation of the organization’s tax-exempt status will not take place until the filing due date of the third year.

Due Date of the e-Postcard
The e-Postcard is due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax year. For example, if your tax year ended on December 31, 2009, the e-Postcard is due May 15, 2010. You cannot file the e-Postcard until after your tax year ends.

How To File
Click here to file the e-Postcard. If you have trouble accessing the system using that link, you may be able to access the filing site directly by typing or pasting the following address into your Internet browser: http://epostcard.form990.org. When you access the system, you will leave the IRS site and file the e-Postcard with the IRS through our trusted partner, Urban Institute. The form must be completed and filed electronically. There is no paper form.

Information You Will Need To File the e-Postcard

The e-Postcard is easy to complete. All you need is eight items of basic information about your organization.

Who Must File
Most small tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts that are normally $25,000 or less must file the e-Postcard. Exceptions to this requirement include:
•    Organizations that are included in a group return,
•    Churches, their integrated auxiliaries, and conventions or associations of churches, and
•    Organizations required to file a different return


DEPARTMENT HQ LOCATED IN NEW TEMPORARY QUARTERS

Posted at 3:01 PM on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 by Steve Lawrence - Adj/Quartermaster

The VFW Department of Wisconsin Headquarters has moved effective December 29, 2009.  Computer systems are up and running.  We are able to communicate with the World.

Our new temporary address is 4676 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, WI  53716. As soon as work is completed on our new permanent location, we will be relocating for a final time to our new offices on Dutch Mill Road in Madison.

Because of the relocation, our Headquarters Phone and Fax Numbers had to change. The following are the new, correct, numbers (and will transfer to the Dutch Mill location as shown here.)

Headquarters New Phone number is (608) 221-5276
Fax line is (608) 221-5277
Steve's Cell number is (608) 770-0590


Our official mailing address will NOT change. It is still:

P.O. Box 1623

Madison, WI  53701-1623
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QUICK LINKS TO QUARTERMASTER FORMS AND TOOLS

Posted at 12:28 AM on Sunday, November 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

QUARTERLY AUDIT FORM NOW AVAILABLE IN SELF-UPDATING 1 YEAR (4-QUARTER) VERSION!

 2009/2010 Bond Applications   IRS Form 990 Filing Instructions
 2009/10 Buddy Poppy Order Form   2010 Newsletter Contest Entry Form
 Calendar Items Scheduling Form  Partners in Patriotism Enrollment
 Continuous Dues Transmittal    Post Action Report Worksheet (Pkg)
 2010 Convention Registration Pkg
   2009 Post Inspection Form (Pkg)
 Deceased Member Reporting Form    Post Service Officer Report Form
Dept Travel/Expense Voucher    Quarterly Audit Form  (Excel Format!)
 Home Depot Grant Info/Application    Quarterly Audit - 1 Year Fmt (Excel)
 Hospital Volunteer Service Award     Request Representative Form
    WI VFW WEBCOM AGREEMENT
 
NATIONAL FORMS
Post Election Report - 2010-2011   District Election Report - 2010-2011
Post Appointments - 2010-2011   National Convention Reg - 2010

   

AMERICANISM PROGRAM FORMS:

Loyalty Day    

BYLAWS & LEGAL REFERENCES:

Department of Wisconsin ByLaws    Draft ByLaws for Posts

CHIEF OF STAFF & PROGRAM INFORMATION

 2009-2010 WI Programs Guide    Programs Update Information

   EMERGENCY DISASTER & ASSISTANCE

WI Emergency Disaster Form (09/10)    Emergency Financial Assistance Grant
     Selman Finacial Assistance Grant
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS
Frank Brown Scholarship (2010)   Lillian Campbell Scholarship

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

The Home Depot has once again revised their grant program which is now entitled “Building Healthy Community Grants.“
VFW Posts are eligible to apply for up to $2,500 in Home Depot gift cards to be used for remodeling activities to their Post building.
 
There is an application deadline of December 15, 2009. Usually the groups that apply first are the ones that are granted funding. It is also likely that the grant will become available again in 2010.
All applications must be made through the VFW Foundation since our 501(c)(3) non-profit designation has been requested by Home Depot.
 
There is no guarantee of funding and Posts will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is also doubtful that our Posts will receive the same level of funding that they did several years ago as there are more groups competing for limited funds. With that said, this could be a good opportunity that should not be dismissed.
Interested Posts should fill out the attached form and return it via mail, email or fax to VFW Foundation at National Headquarters.  Posts may also call the VFW Foundation at (816) 968-1128 or (816) 968-2739. The VFW Foundation will submit all grant requests to Home Depot using the information provided by the Post. 
Posts will need to have a specific project in mind and a budget for activities that is $2,500 or less. If funding is awarded the project must be completed within six months by Post volunteers (money cannot be used to outsource project activities).
 
Some examples of projects might include handicapped accessible ramps or bathrooms, kitchen remodels, painting, roofing, landscaping, energy efficiency such as windows, insulation, etc.
 
Good luck to all!
<=== Click the image to the left to open the VFW Home Depot Grant Application form. You may enter your information, save and print the form. It must then be submitted to Monica for processing.

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

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

Our Annual State Convention takes place Wednesday, June 24th through Saturday, June 27th, at the Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Eau Claire, WI. The following is our schedule of events for the Convention. See below for links to Convention & Hotel Registration Forms.
VFW Schedule – Wednesday, June 24th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration
09:00 AM Convention Committee
10:00 AM VFW News Committee
11:00 AM Service Committee
1:00 PM Finance Committee
2:00 PM 2008-2009 Council of Administration
7:00 PM Patriotic Rally
VFW Schedule – Thursday, June 25th
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration
8:00 AM Joint Awards
9:30 AM Committee Reports
12:05 PM Nomination of 2009-10 Officers
LUNCH BREAK
1:30 PM Committee Reports Continue
4:00 PM Caucus
7:30 PM Joint Memorial Service
VFW Schedule – Friday, June 26th
10:00 AM Convention Committee
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration
8:30 AM Reopen Meeting
*Legislative Committee
*Resolutions Committee
*Service Committee
*District Commander’s, County Council , State Officers Comments
12:00 Noon LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - Reopen Meeting
*Convention Committee
*Charter & By-Laws Committee
6:00 PM Presentation of All-State Awards
7:00 PM Convention Banquet
VFW Schedule – Saturday, June 27th
6:30 AM Past Commander’s Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM Reopen Meeting
*Guest Speakers
*Remaining Committee Reports
10:30 AM Election of 2009-2010 Officers
*Adjournment
12:00 Noon Installation of 2009-2010 Officers
1:30 PM - 2009-2010 Council of Administration Meeting
An informal reception for incoming Commander & Auxiliary President will take place at Post 305 following the Council Meeting. Details to follow.
Click on the following links to register for State Convention

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

Its official, DD-214's are NOW Online.
> > 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

     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

IRS Filing Requirement for Small Posts

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

Laura Mays Selected as Liaison for Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
Extensive Knowledge, Experience, Abilities cited in Selection

(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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