VFW Department of Wisconsin Adjutant-Quartermaster http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/ en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:13:59 -0500 Policlicks LLC 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. http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/212894/ Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:52:00 -0500 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/212894/ 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 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/207053/ Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:02:00 -0400 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/207053/ Following are links to our VFW National Monthly Information for OCTOBER: GENERAL ORDERS NATIONAL HQ BULLETIN NATIONAL HQ CALENDAR   http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/205963/ Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:33:00 -0500 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/205963/ 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: Mid-Winter Conference Package: Registration, Hotel Reservation, Conference Schedule & Agenda  2009/2010 Bond Applications    IRS Form 990 Filing Instructions  2009/10 Buddy Poppy Order Form    Mid-Winter Conference Info/Forms  Calendar Items Scheduling Form  Partners in Patriotism Enrollment  Continuous Dues Transmittal    Post Action Report Worksheet (Pkg)  Deceased Member Reporting Form    2009 Post Inspection Form (Pkg)  Dept Travel/Expense Voucher    Post Service Officer Report Form  2009 Fortune Raffle Report Form    Quarterly Audit Form  (Excel Format!)  2009 Fortune Raffle POSTER    Request Representative Form  Home Depot Grant Info/Application         AMERICANISM PROGRAM FORMS: Patriots Pen    Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year    Loyalty Day     BYLAWS & LEGAL REFERENCES: Department of Wisconsin ByLaws    Draft ByLaws for Posts       CHIEF OF STAFF & PROGRAM INFORMATION             http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/197697/ Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:28:00 -0500 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/197697/ 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.  http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/194825/ Wed, 8 Jul 2009 01:25:00 -0400 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/194825/ 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   http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/192105/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:33:00 -0400 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/192105/ 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 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/187915/ Sat, 30 May 2009 04:27:00 -0400 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/187915/ 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 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/180528/ Mon, 4 May 2009 11:54:00 -0400 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/180528/ Powered by Wufoo http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/172477/ Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:52:00 -0500 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/172477/ 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   http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/170448/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:08:00 -0400 http://vfwwebcom.org/wi/quartermaster/170448/