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Post City Dist $ Due Post City Dist $ Due40 Avondale 3 X 1 of 4 X X X PAID 7401 Chandler 10 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID285 Surprise 3 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 7507 Fountain Hills 4 X 2 of 4 X X X PAID404 Mohave Valley 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 7968 Apache Junction 10 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID541 Prescott 2 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 8053 Sun Lakes 10 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID549 Tucson 5 X 1 of 4 X $184.50 8242 Yuma (Y.P.G.) 1 X 1 of 4 X $94.50720 Phoenix 4 X X X X X PAID 8807 Tonto Basin 6 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID769 Quartzsite 1 X 2 of 4 X X $36.00 8987 Eagar 6 X 1 of 4 X X $27.00836 Bisbee 7 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 9399 Apache Junction 10 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1433 Glendale 3 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 9400 Sunnyslope 4 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1677 Casa Grande 10 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 9401 Lake Havasu City 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1704 Globe 6 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 9632 Page 2 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1709 Flagstaff 2 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 9829 Payson 6 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1710 Phoenix 3 X X X X PAID 9833 Dolan Springs 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1760 Mesa 4 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 9907 Show Low 6 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1763 Yuma 1 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 9972 Sierra Vista 7 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID1796 Black Canyon City 4 X 1 of 4 $22.50 9977 Arizona Sunsites 7 X 2 of 4 X X X PAID2066 Nogales 7 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 10005 Bullhead City 8 X 1 of 4 X X X $94.502135 Peoria 3 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 10015 Tucson 5 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID2190 Chloride 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 10188 Tucson 5 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID2357 Bouse 1 X 1 of 4 $27.00 10227 Prescott Valley 2 X 1 of 4 X X X PAID2364 Pinetop-Lakeside 6 X 2 of 4 X X X X $13.50 10254 Three Points 5 X 1 of 4 $13.502555 Golden Valley 8 X X $22.50 10342 Huachuca City 7 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID2767 Mammoth 5 X 2 of 4 X X X PAID 10385 Thatcher 7 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID3513 Scottsdale 4 2 of 4 X $76.50 10386 Kingman 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID3516 Kingman 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 10432 Patagonia 7 1 of 4 X $9.003578 Ajo 5 X 1 of 4 X X X PAID 10695 Sun City West 3 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID3584 Superior 10 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 10726 Parker Dam 8 X 2 of 4 X $22.503632 Tempe 4 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 11014 Meadview 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID3708 Salome 1 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID 12031 Anthem 4 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID3713 Coolidge 10 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 12043 Maricopa 10 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID3715 Phoenix 3 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID 12098 Buckeye 3 X 1 of 4 X X X $13.504903 Tucson 5 X 1 of 4 X X X PAID 12128 Williams 2 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID5990 Marana 5 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID District 1 X X6271 Benson 7 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID District 2 X 2 of 4 X X X6306 Golden Shores 8 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID District 3 X 2 of 4 X X X6310 Tolleson 3 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID District 4 X 2 of 4 X X X6739 Camp Verde 2 X 2 of 4 X X X $31.50 District 5 X 2 of 4 X X X6789 Window Rock 2 X $4.50 District 6 X 2 of 4 X X X6790 Wellton 1 X 2 of 4 X X X PAID District 7 X 1 of 4 X7061 Parker 1 X 1 of 4 X X X X PAID District 8 X 2 of 4 X X X7400 Cottonwood 2 X 2 of 4 X X X X PAID District 10 X 2 of 4 X X X

Trustee Audits are due 45 days after the end of each quarterBuddy Poppy - X= Ordered & PaidAZ Cottage - $60.00 Voluntary DonationVets & Military Support - (Formally Military Assistance) - Any Voluntary Donation will be accepted.State Delegate Dues - These dues are to help defray costs for 2017 Convention Ft McDowell. $=Money Due*** Post Inspection report must be completed before April 27, 2017Any discrepancies or questions give me a call or email. Lets get it straightened out before convention.Ski Kuczynski - qmskiaz@gmail.com (480) 941-5258 Fax (480) 994-3730

As of: 11/9/2016

Holiday Inn (Casa Grande) 777 N. Pinal Ave.

Casa Grande, AZ 85222520-426-3500 Code VFW

$89.00 + Tax Reservation Deadline - Dec. 21, 2016

Voice Of Democracy Patriots Pen

Awards Banquet

C of A Meeting is Sunday at 9:00am

4:00pm .... Student/Parents/District Commanders & Presidents Reception (Pictures)5:00pm .... No Host Cocktails Main Lobby/Patio6:00pm .... Dinner & Awards

Beef & Chicken & Fixins’ Buffet $30.00

Room rate includes FREE Breakfast for up to 2 persons per room.

Deadline for Dinner Reservations is Dec. 16, 2016, $30 after Dec. 16 $40.00

Saturday January 21, 2017

Make checks Payable to “VFW Dept of AZ”

Jerry & Janie MillerPO Box 13191Casa Grande, AZ 85130

Mixed Greens Salad, Served with Ranch & Italian on the side, Fresh Bakery Rolls & Butter, Roasted Chicken, Sliced Roast Beef, Served with garlic rosemary Sauce, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Roasted Red

Potatoes, Chef’s Assorted Dessert Display, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Ice tea

Mail to:

If you want to sit with specific people, let us know. Based on information received, we will try to make a rough seating chart, minimizing the need for people to leave property in the room to reserve tables.

vfw_az_d10@yahoo.com

Arizona Veterans of Foreign Warsand Auxiliary Present:

WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 20171:00 PM - 4:00 PM REGISTRATION5:00 PM OUTGOING COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING

THURSDAY JUNE 15, 20178:00 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTRATION9:00 AM JOINT OPENING (All State Commanders & QM’s Awards)11:30 AM ADJOURN (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)1:30 PM JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE

FRIDAY JUNE 16, 20178:00 AM - 1:00 PM REGISTRATION9:00 AM OPEN BUSINESS SESSION Nomination of 2017-18 Department Officers SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION - ALL Service Officers, Chaplains, QM’s, and Inspectors (30 minutes after business session)5:00 PM PAST COMMANDERS CLUB (place to be announced)

SATURDAY JUNE 17, 20178:00 AM - 10:00 AM REGISTRATION9:00 AM RESUME BUSINESS SESSION10:00 AM NOMINATION & ELECTION OF 2017-2018 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS2:00 PM JOINT INSTALLATION OF 2017-2018 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS4:00 PM DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS & PRESIDENTS RECEPTION

SUNDAY JUNE 18, 20179:00 AM INCOMING COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING

Phone reservations 480-789-5320 You must identify yourself as a member ofArizona VFW in order to receive the group rate.Room Rates: Deluxe King/Double Queen $85.00

Deadline for Reservations is May 14, 2017

Wednesday June 14 thru Sunday June 18, 2017

Tentative Convention Schedule

Commander & Presidents Reception Saturday June 17, 4:00 pm$30.00ea For reservations: (you must make a reservation by May 14, 2017)

Tickets will not be mailed. Pick up your tickets at the VFW registration table at convention

Arizona VFW & Auxiliary

CONVENTION 2017

Send Checks to: For more info:Veterans of Foreign Wars6907 E. Thomas RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251Payable to:”VFW Dept of AZ”

Ski Kuczynski 480-941-5258email - Qmskiaz@gmail.com

Radisson Fort McDowell Casino/Resort10438 North Fort McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85264

Rooms at the Casino/Resort go fast, make your reservations now!!!

2016-2017 Buddy Poppy Display Contest

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM FOR DISTRICT AND STATE DISPLAY CONTESTS

TO BE FILLED OUT BY ENTRANT

POST # ______________ AUXILIARY # ______________

NAME OF BUILDER OR BUILDERS: ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

NUMBER OF POPPIES USED IN DISPLAY: ______________________

THIS DISPLAY IS ENTERED IN THE FOLLOW CATEGORY: Circle Category and Division

STORE OR WINDOW DISPLAY

Category #1 Division A Division B Division C Store or Window Poppies used: 100 to 750 751 to 1500 1501 and up MEMORIAL OR INSPIRATIONAL DISPLAY Category #2 Division A Division B Division C Memorial or Inspirational Poppies Used: 100 to 750 751 to 1500 1501 and up ARTISTIC OR DECORATIVE DISPLAY Category #3 Division A Division B Division C Artistic or Decorative Poppies Used: 100 to 750 751 to 1500 1501 and up CATEGORY #1: Please have this certification form completed before entering contest.

(To be filled in by Poppy Display Chairman) District # ___________________________ Display # ___________________________ Location of Display Contest: _______________________________________________________ Your Display was graded: ORIGINALITY ________ POINTS NEATNESS ________ POINTS COMPOSITION ______ POINTS POPPY STORY _______ POINTS TOTAL SCORE ______________POINTSYour Display Finished: __________Place Attest: Buddy Poppy Display Chairman: ______________________________________________

I certify that this Poppy Display was on exhibit in my place of business for a period of not less than three (3) days.

Name of Store or Business: ____________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________________________

2016-2017 Buddy Poppy Display Contest Roger Gowen - Dept. Commander

Jim Johnson – Committee Chairperson

POPPY DISPLAY GENERAL RULES

1. The rules governing the poppy displays for the 2015-2016 year will be in accordance with the National Poppy Display Contest, (attached). All entrants will comply with these rules. Your entry will be judged by them. All Districts are requested to follow these rules as closely as possible when holding your display judging.

RULES

CATEGORY 1 - Public promotion of poppy sales: (Window, booth, parade or poster displays, sales promotion, etc. A. Display must be designed for public exposure and must bear a message urging the buying and wearing of the

VFW Buddy Poppy. B. At least one (1) of the poppies used in the display must be in their original form and color, with labels attached.

CATEGORY 2 -Memorial or inspirational displays: (wreaths, memorial tablets or plaques, patriotic or devotional themes.)

A. Displays must be designed to honor the dead, to inspire devotion to God and Country, or to dramatize the activities supported by the Buddy Poppy Program.

B. At least one (1) of the poppies used in the display must be in their original form and color, with labels attached.

CATEGORY 3 – Artistic or decorative use of poppies: (Post home display, table centerpieces, corsages, pictures, plaques, models, scenes, hats, novelty pieces, etc.)

A. Display not meeting the qualifications for Categories 1 or 2 shall automatically be entered in Category 3. B. Complete freedom shall be permitted in the use of poppies, poppy parts or poppy labels, and in the use of dyes

or paints in achieving the desired artistic effect. C. At least one (1) of the poppies used in the display must be in their original form and color, with labels attached.

2. The scoring of the displays will be in accordance with the National Rules. Originality – 25 points; Composition –

25 points; Neatness – 25 points; Poppy Story – 25 points; for a total of 100 points maximum. The Originality, Composition, and Neatness are self-explanatory, with the Poppy Story as outlined in the Buddy Poppy Story.

3. There will be a First, Second and Third Place award in each Division Category. Category 1 displays must have been on display in a public place for a minimum of 3 days.

4. A report of District Judging must be sent to the Department Buddy Poppy Chairperson prior to the Department Convention. Any display not accepted at District level, or not entered in District judging will be ineligible for State Judging.

5. All displays entered and accepted at District level will be accepted for Department judging during the Department convention.

6. Forms for judging and reporting results will be distributed to all District Commander through Department HQ. 7. Poppies to be used in display contests are to be ordered from VFW Dept. HQ. 8. There will be four (4) judges. Each judge will grade all categories and disciplines within the category. The

decision of the judges and that of the Department Buddy Poppy Display Chairperson will be final. During the judging, the entire area will be closed to all except the judges so as to insure impartial judging.

9. Previous Department winners are ineligible. 10. Official entry form for District and State is attached.

ALL DISTRICT CONTESTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN APRIL The Districts should award prizes to their winner at their discretion. Each District entry will be allowed to enter in the Department Contest, in each of the 3 categories, however they must remain in the same category and divisions entered in the District judging. Any person or group of persons (except professional display builders), may enter a display. The display must be entered by a Post or Auxiliary. All entries at the National Display Contest must be approved and sponsored by the Department Headquarters. No other entries will be accepted by officials of the National Contest. Department display contest winners will be announced at the Department Convention. Special forms will be given to those eligible for entry in National Competition. Do not take any entry to National without the proper forms as it will not be accepted. Jim Johnson Dept. of Arizona Buddy Poppy Chairperson

Veterans Nursing Home Christmas Party Tucson We will be having the VFW Department State Veterans Nursing Home Christmas Party on the SAVA Hospital Grounds.

I spoke with the administrator and have the Christmas Party set for Saturday December 17, 2016 @ 2pm. The party will be about 1 ½ - 2 hours long. Please pass this info in the Dept. Nov. or Dec. Bulletin for those wishing to attend.

Thank You, Bruce Spencer, Department State Vets Nursing Home Chairperson