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SCOCOS ANNOUNCES STAFF CHANGES AT WDVA DIVISION OF VETERANS HOMES
Posted at 12:01 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
The following staff changes have been implemented –1. Randy Nitschke is the Acting Administrator for the Division of Veterans Homes. He has a total of over 20 years healthcare experience in both the private and government sectors. That experience mixed with his proven leadership will keep our homes moving in the right direction.
2. Pat Shaughnessy is Acting Commandant at the Veterans Home-Union Grove. Pat has a long history of healthcare experience in both the private and government sectors as well. I have a lot of faith in Mr. Shaughnessy’s ability to keep Union Grove successful.
3. Bill Crowley is returning as the Commandant at the Veterans Home-King. Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) looked into referrals concerning certain transactions involving the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVH-King) and found that neither criminal violations nor misconduct in public office occurred. With that news, it is only appropriate that Mr. Crowley should return.
JOHN A. SCOCOS
Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
VFW National Jr Vice DeNoyer Reports on Tour of Europe
Posted at 09:59 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
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Posted at 06:40 PM on Friday, November 6, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
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HOME DEPOT OFFERS POST GRANTS THROUGH VFW FOUNDATION
Posted at 09:21 AM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
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.
Supermarket of Veterans Benefits to be held at Fort McCoy on September 11
Posted at 12:10 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
(MADISON) -- Veterans can apply for an array of state and federal benefits at one convenient location during a Supermarket of Veterans Benefits hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Fort McCoy Retiree Office on Friday, September 11 – from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, at the Wisconsin Military Academy located at 90 S. 10th Ave.
The Supermarket is being held in conjunction with the annual Ft. McCoy Retiree Appreciation Day. Activities for the day include briefings in the morning at Building 905 followed by the Supermarket at Building 90 of Ft. McCoy. There will be over 40 information providers on hand. The outreach event is part of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs "I Owe You" outreach campaign and the "Mission: Welcome Home" program to assist veterans of all ages. In addition to reaching out to older veterans the Supermarket – being held on Patriot Day September 11th (see www.WisVets.com/PatriotDay) –will also provide an opportunity for recently returned servicemembers from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their family members to learn about and apply for benefits and services earned.
At this "one-stop shop" for benefits, veterans, retirees and military service members can:
§ Establish eligibility for state veterans benefits (veterans are advised to bring their DD Form 214).
§ Apply for benefits, such as VA health care and prescription drug benefits, disability compensation and pension, personal loans, home mortgage loans, home improvement loans and education or job training grants.
§ Receive information on retiree benefits and services.
§ Learn about education benefits to include the Wisconsin GI Bill benefit of tuition remission for eligible veterans and dependents.
§ Learn what the Wisconsin Veterans Homes in King and Union Grove offer: affordable assisted living, activities, and a friendly environment.
§ Find out about employment opportunities.
§ Pre-register for burial in state veterans cemeteries.
§ Obtain information about nursing care and aging services.
Attendees should allow ample time for entry through the Main Gate at Ft. McCoy located on Highway 21 between Tomah and Sparta, Wisconsin. Parking and admission are free.
For more information, go to the WDVA web site at www.WisVets.com/Supermarkets or call 1-800-WIS-VETS (1-800-947-8387). Or contact a local County Veterans Service Office or Tribal Veterans Service Office.
Officer Training (OTI) Set For Wisconsin Rapids July 25th. Register Now!
Posted at 02:25 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
The VFW Department of Wisconsin annual Officers Training Institute is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th at the Mead Inn at Wisconsin Rapids.
All Post Commanders, Quartermasters and Veterans Service Officers are advised to attend. Training in these areas is part of the requirements for All State Honors in the 2009/2010 Program year.
The registration form available from the link, below, may be completed and saved. The form has a "typewriter" function that allows you to enter the appropriate information. The information you enter will be saved with the document, unlike most PDF forms.
Please complete one form for each registrant, and send the forms along with
the $10/per person registration fee to the address indicated.
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VFW NATIONAL Military Family Scholarship Program Discontinued
Posted at 09:18 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Information Pages
CHANGE DOES NOT AFFECT WISCONSIN VFW SCHOLARSHIPS
Message from VFW National Programs Office:
Please be advised that the VFW National Military Family Scholarship Program has been discontinued effective immediately. The program has generated only 75 entrants since January 1. The funds will be moved to National Military Services to directly benefit those in uniform and their families. Entries on file will be sent a letter. If you have questions, please call my office at 816-968-1116, or eMail
Steve Van Buskirk
Director of Programs
VFW National
This change does NOT affect any other scholarships offered by VFW Department of Wisconsin, our Ladies Auxiliary or any other National Scholarships that may currently be offered.
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