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VFW Washington Weekly - March 19, 2010
Posted at 07:32 PM on Friday, March 19, 2010 by post8516
2. Claims Summit Draws a Crowd: VFW participated in a claims summit held by House VA Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA). More than 50 witnesses discussed problems, ideas and potential solutions to help the disability claims process. Overhauling the veterans' benefit delivery system is the number one priority goal of the VFW. We have asked VBA to improve their process by enhancing training and quality, improving IT infrastructure, and demanding a total commitment from leadership to accurately adjudicate claims the first time. For a list of VFW's 2010 legislative priority goals, go to http://www.vfw.org/PR/
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Online Help for Wounded Warriors
Posted at 10:31 AM on Monday, March 1, 2010 by post8516
WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2010) - The federal departments of Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense unveiled today an improved Web site for wounded warriors."VA is committed to tapping into the full powers of the Internet to provide accurate, timely, easy to find and easy to understand information that improves the lives of Veterans, service members, their families and all who care for them," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.
The National Resource Directory is a comprehensive, free, online tool for wounded, ill and injured service members, Veterans and their families. Visitors to the site can find an extensive range of information about Veterans' benefits, including disability and pension benefits, VA health care and educational opportunities. The site also provides information for those who care for Veterans, such as access to emotional, financial and community assistance.
The Web site has been enhanced to provide a single point of access to a wealth of information from more than 10,000 sites by federal, state and local governments and organizations offering services for wounded warriors.
View VA Press Release
Visit National Resource Directory
Up to the Minute
Posted at 04:03 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by post8516
Now you can stay on top of all the latest information no matter where you are in the My VFW Network.Just look at the bottom of each page in the network. You'll see a new toolbar which will make navigating around the network much easier. On the toolbar you can:
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VFW Post 8516 Elkview, WV Membership Application
Posted at 07:20 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2010 by post8516
FOR FURTHER INFO. & TO JOIN VFW #8516 PINCH, QUICK, ELKVIEW CALL QUARTERMASTER CHARLES CAMPBELL AT 304-965-1636.
VFW Membership Mail-In Application
[ ] Yes! I want to join VFW Post # 8516 in Elkview, WV and continue serving my country, my community and my fellow man.
PLEASE ENTER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Last____________________________ First___________________________ M.I._________________
Address: Street_____________________________________ City____________________ State______________________ Zip__________
E-mail: ________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________
Birthdate:__________________________ Social Security # ___________________________________
HOME OF RECORD (ACTIVE DUTY ONLY)
[ ] Same as above
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
SERVICE INFORMATION
Branch of Service: [ ]ARMY [ ] MARINE CORPS [ ] NAVY [ ]AIR FORCE [ ] COAST GUARD
Eligibility (choose one)
[ ] WW II [ ] Afghanistan [ ] Combat Action Ribbon [ ] SSBN
[ ] Korean War [ ] Iraq [ ] Expeditionary Medal [ ] Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire Pay
[ ] Vietnam [ ] Korean Service (7/1/49 to present) [ ] Occupation Medal
[ ] Persian Gulf War [ ] Kosovo [ ] Other _________________________________________________
Overseas from: __________________ to _____________ Service Location___________________________________________
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
Name of Campaign Ribbon or Medal __________________________________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP TYPE (choose one)
[ ] Annual $25.00 [ ] Life (one-time fee) [ ] (12 month payment plan [ ] Life (24 month payment plan
Payment Plan Terms and Conditions
VFW Life Membership installment plan allows any VFW
member/applicant to purchase a Life Membership by making
either 11 or 23 monthly installments. Initial payment of $35
is required. The member will be issued a “Provisional Life”
membership card and can elect, upon receipt of first monthly
invoice, to pay via check, credit card or ACH Debit. The
monthly fee (shown in the payment schedule) includes a
$1.75 monthly service fee. The applicable Life Membership
fee is to be determined from the schedule using the
applicant’s age on Dec. 31 of the installment plan year in
which this Agreement Form is submitted, regardless of
actual date of birth. A permanent Life Membership card will
be issued upon completion of this agreement. No refund of
any portion of current year annual dues will be made.
Life Membership Fee Schedule
One Time 12 Month 24 month
Age Payment Payment Plan Payment Plan
Through Age 30 $425 $40.39 $20.23
31-40 $410 $39.02 $19.58
41-50 $375 $35.84 $18.05
51-60 $335 $32.20 $16.32
61-70 $290 $28.11 $14.36
71-80 $225 $22.20 $11.53
81 and over $170 $17.20 $ 9.14
PAYMENT INFORMATION
[ ] Check/Money Order [ ] Master Card [ ] Visa [ ] Discover [ ] American Express
Card Number: ___________________________________
Expiration Date: __________________________________
Card Holders Name:_______________________________
*Amount enclosed or to be charged: $_________________
*If using Life Membership Payment Plan, an initial payment of $35.00 is required.
VERIFICATION & SIGNATURE
ATTESTATION OF ELIGIBILITY Yes! I attest by forwarding this application that I am a citizen of the United States of America and I have
checked the membership eligibility requirements for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and find that I am eligible for
membership in the VFW and that I have never been discharged under other than honorable conditions or I am still serving honorably in the
armed forces of the United States of America. I further give authority to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to verify my
entitlement to membership.
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________________________________ Date:______________________________
Mail completed application with payment to Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post # 8516, 221 Melton Addition, Elkview, West Virginia 25071, C/O Post Quartermaster Charles Campbell.
VFW WV Post 8516 Website Link
Posted at 07:20 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2010 by post8516
VFW WV Post 8516 Website Link
http://pegbarker-ivil.tripod.com
PhotoShows-VIEW
Posted at 10:15 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2010 by post8516
Click on Links to view Photoshows:
VFW Post #8516 Installation 2009-2010 http://www.photoshow.com/watch/FB2TI6ct
Post #8516 Commemorates Independence Day http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Qi9Hz4Zz
Post #8516 LAVFW http://www.photoshow.com/watch/mH3Bp6QD
VFW to Stream Video from Legislative Conference
Posted at 09:31 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by post8516

Streaming will begin with the Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners at 6:00 p.m. (EST) on March 7th.
Streaming will resume with the Conference's Opening Session, set to begin at 8:00 a.m. the next morning, featuring guest speakers General George W. Casey, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki.
A delayed stream of VFW Commander-in-Chief, Thomas Tradewell's testimony on Capitol Hill will also air the afternoon of Tuesday, March 9.
In addition to streaming the segments live, all events will also be available on demand.
(Via VFW.org)
The American Veteran - February 2010
Posted at 03:20 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2010 by post8516
VFW Applauds VA, National Security Budget Requests
Posted at 09:50 AM on Monday, February 8, 2010 by post8516
WASHINGTON - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding President Obama for submitting a fiscal year 2011 budget that strengthens defense and national security, and boosts programs for veterans, servicemembers and their families.Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., said the president's vision tracks with key VFW legislative goals that advocate for a strong and secure America, and for ensuring that those who serve in uniform are properly cared for by a grateful nation.
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