VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES … · 2014-05-01 · VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA Mail: Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146,

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

Mail: Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146, St Paul, MN 55117

Phone: 651-291-1757 Email: [email protected] FAX: 651-291-2753

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 11 May 2014

1. The following District meetings are announced: First District May 3 Northfield #4393 @ 9:30 AM Gary Anderson Second District May 3 S. St Paul #295 @ 8:00 AM Joe Mauricio Eighth District May 2-4 Carlton #2962 @ 9:00 AM Frank Presfield

2. Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day. Every Post is urged to organize or take part in the Memorial Day Programs in its community. Suggested programs and speeches are available through Department Headquarters. Posts wishing a Department Officer as Memorial Day Speaker, should first confirm a date with said speaker, then advise Department Headquarters of the acceptance.

3. The weekends of May 3rd and 10th have been designated as Lite a Tike days. Plan for your Post to become involved in this Safety Program by contacting your local PTA group. Tape must be ordered at $62.00 per kit from VFW Supply & Emblem Dept., National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111. (Consult your Supply & Emblem Catalog for other Safety Program items.)

4. Under provisions of the National By-Laws, Post Officers are installed between April 1st and June 6th but do not take office until the installation of the new Department Commander on June 8, 2014. (See Section 217)

5. May 16th is Buddy Poppy Day in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Any VFW member is eligible to help his Post distribute Poppies on that day. The funds derived from the distribution of poppies can only be used for assisting the needy and disabled Veterans and their families or for work at the VA Hospitals. (See Section 704 of the National By-Laws.) Many other cities and towns also distribute poppies the same day.

6. Every Post is requested to order their Memorial Day Poppies before May 5th, if possible.

7. All Post Commanders have received forms for Commander-Elect and Quartermaster School. The school will be at the Kelly Inn Hotel in St Cloud on June 5, 2014. Mail form with check to Department Headquarters as soon as possible. The Gambling meeting at the Department Convention DOES qualify for continuing education credit. Gambling managers seeking continuing education credit will be required to register immediately following the speaking engagement.

8. All Posts are required to pay a $3.00 Department Delegate fee for each Delegate or fraction to which they are entitled, whether or not they attend the Convention. (see Section 222, National Constitution and By-Laws)

9. In order to save time at the Department Convention, Department Officers and Committee Chairmen have been directed to submit a written report of their year’s activities to the Department on or before May 1st. REPORTS SHOULD BE BRIEF AS POSSIBLE SINCE THEY MUST BE REPRODUCED FOR DISTRIBUTION AT THE CONVENTION. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO DEADLINE DATE.

10. The Department Council of Administration will meet at the Kelly Inn Hotel in St Cloud at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 5th. The Finance Committee and Club Committee will meet at 5:30 P.M. at the Kelly Inn Hotel the same day.

11. Persons desiring housing for the Department Convention must make reservations through the Department Office. Forms can be found on the Department Website and in the April General Orders.

12. Posts not having their Quartermaster bonded or are indebted to the Department for any reason (except payment of their 2014 poppies) or not having submitted their March 31, 2013 Report of Audit, will be deprived of a vote at the Department Convention.

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General Orders 1 May 2014

13. ATTENTION QUARTERMASTERS: National Headquarters has announced that the Life membership pay-out plan for 2014 will be as follows: Plan A, B and C Life members will be $3.50, Plan D Life members will be $4.10 and Plan E Life members will be $9.00.

14. The opening business session of the 2014 Department Convention will be at 8:30 AM on Saturday, June 7th. All committees will be assigned their rooms and receive their packets on Thursday night, June 5th at the Council of Administration meeting.

15. District Adjutants are directed to submit copies of all resolutions approved at their 2014 District Convention to the Department Adjutant before May 5th in order to have them considered at the Department Convention.

16. All Post Commanders have received registration forms for the 2014 National Convention to be held in St. Louis, MO, July 19-23, 2014. The registration fee is $25.00 per Post and $10.00 per delegate. Posts having District or Department Officers, who will be attending the National Convention, should consider advance registering these comrades. (Every Post Quartermaster was mailed this information)

17. Information on housing for the National Convention in St. Louis were mailed to every Post Quartermaster or you can get it on the Web at www.vfw.org. Housing requests must be made through VFW Housing Bureau.

18. Act now on the Voice of Democracy program. Within the next few weeks, all High Schools will receive a letter and brochure describing the 2014-2015 program. Have your Post VOD Chairman make contact now to get this program on the September School calendar. The 2014-2015 Theme will be “Why Veterans Are Important to Our Nation’s History and Future”. (Brochures are also available online at www.vfw.org)

19. The Label and Calendar programs produce part of the money needed to operate the VFW Claims and Service Office at Fort Snelling. If you received the labels or Calendars and have not yet sent in your contribution, please do so. Any contribution will be appreciated.

20. All Incoming Officers in Post and District are reminded in accordance with Sections 216 and 414 that the elected and appointed Officers shall submit proof of Eligibility to the Adjutant prior to their nomination, election or appointment and installation.

21. Those Post Commanders, Quartermasters and members should receive a Big Hand for the hard work they did to achieve 100% and those that are still working hard to make 100% for themselves and the State.

22. All Posts are reminded that there has been a change to the Convention Schedule of past years. The Joint Awards Session will now be held at 9:00 A.M. Friday, June 6, 2014 and all Committee Meetings will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 6, 2014. (Due to the early Gambling Seminar, Committees may have to meet twice.)

23. Annual Tax Renewal Reminder from MN Secretary of State: As many businesses renew their annual filing during tax season, we remind you that all registered businesses and nonprofits must renew their filing by the end of each calendar year (December 31). For most business there is no charge. This can be done online or by mail. Businesses required to file include corporations, LLCs. Limited partnerships, businesses operating under assumed names, and nonprofits. Failure to renew will result in dissolution.

BY ORDER OF: Frank Presfield State Commander Department of Minnesota, V.F.W.

OFFICIAL: James R. Hesselgrave State Adjutant/Quartermaster


Election Report Information: The State Roster database receives it’s information from what you put on your 2014-15 Election Reports- Information from the previous year is NOT carried over. Please be as COMPLETE as possible…

• If your email address if NOT on the 2014-15 Report- it will NOT be in our database

• If your Phone number is NOT on the 2014-15 Report- it will NOT be in our database

Etc. Etc. Etc.

Please COMPLETE EVERY Space on your Election Report EVEN if you think we already have that information.

Officers Training (OTI) Don’t Miss this great opportunity to learn

how to make your Post successful!

New Format for 2014

ANY Member is Welcome to Attend

Learn about the tools to help address goals, questions and situations

Commanders will receive a FULL copy of all Program Booklets AND

CD including all of the Manuals, Basic Forms and MORE! (Including National’s 150+ page Leadership Manual)

Quartermasters learn proper procedures, policies and tips to make your task easier

Quartermasters will receive a copy of the Quartermaster Manual, CD and MORE!

Don’t Forget your class fee also includes lunch and snacks throughout the day

See Registration Form included in THIS General Orders General Orders 3 May 2014

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RECEIVING General Orders: The General Orders should be received by the Post Commander and/or Quartermaster by either Hard Copy through the U.S. Postal Service or via email from [email protected]. These should be received prior to the 1st of the month. If they have not been received by the Post’s designated General Order contact by the 1st of the month, please contact Department Headquarters at 651-291-1757, so that the situation can be addressed and the General Orders are received. We do not want ANY Post to go without the important information that is included in the monthly General Orders. Remember, you may receive them via email OR the Post can receive them hard copy via the United States Postal Service (a $35 assessment is requested of the Post for this service). Contact Dept. HQ to be added to the email or hard copy lists.

MORE…. Full Page Bulletins in THIS General Orders

• Election Report Form • National Convention Delegates

and Housing • Department Convention Delegate

Forms • OTI Registration Form • CVS Flag Program • Community Service Form

• Commander Project- BentStar T-Shirt Student Sponsored Fundraiser

• Department Schedule, Banquet and Housing Forms

• 2014 VFW Horseshoe Tournament • 2014 VFW Golf Tournament

GO TO

www.vfw.mn.state.us

GENERAL SITE ACCESS: Convention: Housing Form

OTI Forms Schedule Banquet

Book Advertising Form Other: Youth

Program Info Calendars Deadlines

Post Locations Nat’l Convention Forms

PASSWORD ACCESS ON ‘POST RESOURCES’: Reports: Community Service

Report Blank & Fill-in Forms

Poppy Report & Order Form

Quartermaster Forms Membership Materials

ARMED FORCES

SERVICE CENTER

To all VFW Commanders and members… our Troops are still on the move.

We are still in need of funds to take care of our Warriors and their families.

Being a Past Commander myself, I know it is hard to decide where your donations should go, but I assure you, every cent is used in the best way we know how… Please consider donating to the Armed Forces Service Center.

Donations can be sent to: 4300 Glumack Drive- Lt 3693 Mpls.-St Paul International Airport St Paul, MN 55111

“Remember the Warriors of today are the VFW members of tomorrow”


BUDDY POPPY

By now, everyone should be ready for Buddy Poppy Days.

You can now be out contacting

businesses and taking donations for the Poppy Card.

BUDDY POPPY DAYS ARE MAY 16th AND MAY 17th.

America is in a Patriotic mood, so look forward to generous donations.

Good Luck on Buddy Poppy Days!

~Submitted by James Rowe, Buddy Poppy Chair

COMMANDER’S

PROJECT: BENTSTAR

VFW Commanders Project BentStar: To All Veterans in the State of Minnesota, thank you for supporting the Commanders Project BentStar. Ten months ago I started the program with dream of raising lots of money for the Project, I’ve come to realize that we will come up short and my goals will not be met, but good things did happen along the way. I have met new Veterans from all over the State who have helped raise funds at their Post, and District Commanders. The 6th District VOD winner, Bailey Yliniemi, got involved and wanted to help raise funds so she designed and sold a Blue T-shirt and all proceeds raised will go the to the project. I was really touched that a high school senior wanted to get involved and after speaking to her I’ve discovered she cares about those MIAs that need to come home so their families will have closure. You can still help, the golf tournament needs 12 more teams and so far only two VFW Districts have entered, we still need sponsorship for 9 holes and prizes of any kind are welcome. I have 100 red t-shirts for sale for $15 each, any Post wanting to sell them please contact me. With only 30 days left I ask you to please answer one question, has the Veterans in the State of Minnesota done all that they can to bring our hero's home even if it's one at time? At the golf tournament a team from BentStar will be here and also at the VFW State Convention with exciting news and updated information from the Palau search mission. Please contact me for any questions or wanting to help or give. It’s not too late to get on board and help out. VFW Commanders Project BentStar Chairmen: ~Submitted by Ed Eibon & Don Douglas, State Commander’s Project Co-Chairs

Contact for Ed: 952-943-2921 or [email protected]


COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

REMINDER:

March is the last Month for your Community Service Reports for the 2013-2014 Year.

A new monthly form will be available in the May General Orders and also on the VFW Web page.

~Submitted by Duane Hermanson State Junior Vice Commander & Community Service Chair

MEMBERSHIP

Dst Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year Percent Place

4 1845 30 37 463 2375 2427 97.85% 1 5 2208 15 25 445 2693 2791 96.48% 2 6 5867 68 68 929 6932 7208 96.17% 3 1 4213 52 33 886 5184 5440 95.29% 4 3 1294 6 14 290 1604 1688 95.02% 5 9 3930 33 39 666 4668 4956 94.18% 6 2 5036 60 34 1195 6325 6781 93.27% 7 7 7992 110 67 1030 9199 9975 92.22% 8 8 2722 50 40 907 3719 4075 91.26% 9

Members at Large

1465 86 65 357 1973 2201 89.64% N/A

36572 510 422 7168 44672 47542 93.96%

We have had a good run this year for Membership. THIS is not the time to stop working YOUR Membership

Program!

Remember Members dues are good for one full year, NOT the old “Membership Year”

If you have any questions please feel free to call the

Department Headquarters at 651-291-1757

~Submitted by Gary Anderson, Sr. Vice Commander & Membership Chairman

MEN’S AUXILIARY

VFW MEN’S AUXILIARY

We now have a page on the Department Website to highlight what the Men’s Auxiliaries are doing.

Please submit information about what is happening with your

Men’s Auxiliary and spread the word about the great things they do to support the V.F.W.!

Ever Wondered what the Men’s Auxiliaries in Minnesota do?

Read on to find out…


MEN’S AUXILIARY

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Here is what the Men’s Auxiliary to Kraus Hartig VFW Post 6587 has been doing…

During 2013, we made over $5,300 in donations. Here is a list of our accomplishments:

• Kraus Hartig VFW $300 -- to install new glass door near the big hall. • Kraus Hartig VFW $503 -- to repair pole fixtures in the Post’s parking lot

(including fixing 4 lamps that were out) and building mounted exterior fixtures. • Kraus Hartig VFW $1,071 -- wainscoting project: purchase of baseboards,

supplies, etc. In addition, a number of Men’s Auxiliary members donated many hours in labor by doing sanding and staining.

• Kraus Hartig VFW $452 -- Bissell carpet cleaner/shampooer $182; plants and gardening costs $210; and truck rental to deliver large commercial oven $60 (and a few volunteers to move it).

• Kraus Hartig VFW $642 -- purchase of a new snowblower for the VFW in December.

• Lee Carlson Center $1,500 -- their mission statement: To provide exceptional and affordable mental health services for families, children, youth, and adults in our community.

• Hastings Veteran’s Home $526 -- Christmas gifts for veterans and we paid for 2 bus trips.

• Spring Lake Park $125 -- sponsorship of the 2013 Co-Ed Youth Softball Program.

• Toys for Tots Program $260 + the Men’s Auxiliary donated a free steak night dinner for anyone that donated a gift of $10 or more in value.

The Toys for Tots Program was extremely successful. This was our first year. The Men’s Auxiliary donated 127 toys that we conservatively estimated to be in excess of $1,500. On our 12/16 steak night, Santa Claus made an appearance and handed out small presents to each of the children that were there and was available for pictures with the kids. The Men’s Auxiliary provided all the little ones free hot dogs and chips. A special recognition needs to be given to Bob (our President) and Mary Clark for all the work they put into the Toys for Tots program (decorating the Toys for Tots box, putting signs up to promote everything, buying the presents for the kids that showed up on 12/16, and delivering all the presents to the Toys for Tots drop-off on the 17th (plus some say Bob Clark sort of resembled Santa).

We will once again be holding our annual golf tournament at Victory Links in Blaine this September, which is our big fundraiser. However, for something new, on Saturday, April 26th at 2 pm we will be having our first bowling tournament at the Mermaid Bowling Alley with dinner back at the Post afterwards. The cost is $25 for games, shoes, prizes and meal.

Please remember, our monthly meetings are held at Kraus Hartig on the 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm. The Men’s Auxiliary Steak Night is held the 3rd Monday of each month from 5 to 7 pm.

(Information Provided by Chris Pidel, Treasurer, Kraus Hartig Men’s Auxiliary)

~Submitted by John Anderson, Men’s Auxiliary Liaison 612-432-8708, [email protected]


NATIONAL SECURITY

The reduction of our military manpower is frightening to say

the least. We have now as a nation decided that the National

Guard will be our primary military manpower. We need to gain

the same recognition for the National Guard as we have for our

permanent military personnel. Please read the position of the

VFW below. You need to contact your representatives in the

Congress.

The VFW is steadfast in its commitment to improve the

quality of life for all active military and Reserve Component

members and their families. The U.S. armed forces deserve base

pay equity with their private sector counterparts; and increased

funding is a must to upgrade or replace the infrastructure of

housing, recreation, and working facilities.

The nature of how the United States utilizes the guard and

reserve has changed considerably over the last decade. The U.S.

no longer has a force in strategic reserve. The Reserve

Component is considered and operational force and is shouldering

more of the national security burden with frequent mobilizations

and deployments. The VFW is increasing its efforts to provide

guard and reserve members with benefits and entitlements equal

to their participation and contribution to U.S. national security.

Congress must lower the Reserve Component retirement pay age

to 55 and provide an affordable premium based healthcare

insurance option to all members and their families.

~Submitted by Fred Rudolph, National Security Chair


POW/MIA

From the VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY - March 28, 2014 Three Korean War MIAs Identified : The Defense POW/MIA Office has announced the identifications of remains belonging to two Marines and one soldier who had been missing and unaccounted-for since the Korean War. Identified are: * Marine Corps Cpl. William F. Day, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 11th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, was lost Dec. 2, 1950, in North Korea. He was accounted for on March 6 and will be buried with full military honors on April 5 in La Center, Ky. * Army Pfc. Arthur Richardson, Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, was lost on Jan. 1, 1951, in South Korea. He was accounted for on March 21. A burial date has yet to be set. * Marine Corps Cpl. William S. Blasdel, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 11th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, was lost Oct. 28, 1953, in North Korea. He was accounted for on March 10 and will be buried with full military honors this spring in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY issue April 11, 2014 shared that “The Defense POW/MIA Office recently announced the identification of remains belonging… American servicemen who had been missing in action since World War II and the Korean War. Recovered are: * Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Louis L. Longman, 26, of Clinton, Iowa, who was buried April 12, in Rock Island, Ill. On April 16, 1944, Longman was piloting a P-38J Lightning aircraft that didn't return to base after a bomber escort mission against enemy targets on New Guinea.”

~Submitted by Dr. Jim Tuorila, POW / MIA Chair

SCOUTING

It was very hard to judge this year because of how many GREAT applications there were.

The winner of the VFW Department of MN Scout of the Year is:Troy N Timmerman

from the 3rd District, Post 742 Marshall, MN. Troy is a Senior at Marshall High School.

We had several applicants who can again apply and I hope they do.

Thank you to all the Posts who work in the scouting area. It is amazing to see the wonderful youth of this

country as I read these applications. ~Submitted by Sue Register, Scouting Chair

[email protected]


VETERANS ACTIVITIES

Archery .........Open for 2014 and Beyond

Bean bag.........Chaska Post #1791 to Host 2014 TBA Open for 2015 and Beyond

Bowling .......April 5-6, 12-13, 26-27, 2014 Alexandria Post #936 (Mankato Post #950 will host 2015, 2016)

(Same Time as NEW! VFW Youth Scholarship Singles Bowling Tournament)

Cribbage .........Owatonna Post #3723 to host 2015

Fishing ...........TBD

Golf ..................Aug. 9-10, 2014, Owatonna Post #3723 (Owatonna Post #3723 will host 2015, 2016)

Horseshoes ....July 12, 2014, Owatonna Post #3723

Military Rifle Match...2014 Dilworth Post #1223 ** To be held when Ammunition becomes available** OPEN for 2015 and Beyond

Pistol comp... 2014 Brainerd Post #1647 to Host TBA Open for 2015 and Beyond

Trap shooting…Open 2014 and beyond

NOTE: Contact the Veteran Activities Chairman in your District if you are interested in bidding any of the above events or would like more information on any of the events.

~Submitted by John Anderson, Veterans Activities Chair612-432-8708 [email protected]

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY/

PATRIOT”S PEN

Post Voice of Democracy / Patriot Pen chairmen should make contact with schools in their areas so

participants in the upcoming essay contests will have the summer to work on their speeches. National web site has info on programs for

chairmen.

~Submitted by Bob Harris, Voice of Democracy/ Patriot’s Pen Chair

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

BASEBALL: 2014 – Brainerd Post #1647 – August 7-10

HOCKEY: 2015 –Thief River Falls Post #2793 – March 27-29***********************************************************************

Contact the Youth Activities Chairman in your District if you are interested in bidding any of the above events or would like more information on any of the events.

~Submitted by Rick Bugbee, Youth Activities Chair


FILING YOUR 2014 – 2015 POST ELECTION REPORT Please note the INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY FILING POST ELECTION REPORTS on the reverse side. Additionally, please note the ‘addendums’ listed below:

• Your Post Election Reports WILL NOT be accepted as complete until ALL positions are filled!!!

• You will now note, that the Offices of Judge Advocate and Surgeon are

now appointed positions. Therefore, anyone of your Elected or Appointed Officers can hold one of these offices. (Example – A Chaplain can be the Judge Advocate or the Commander could be the Surgeon.)

o Only exception is that a Trustee cannot be the Post Adjutant .See

Section 218-Officers and Chairmen, Duties, and Obligations. (11) Trustees. Trustees shall not be eligible to serve on committees or as officers whose books, records and accounts are audited by the Trustees

• In ALL ‘Functional Posts’, the REQUIRED Officers would be: Commander,

Senior Vice Commander, Quartermaster, three Trustees and Adjutant. NO Post can function without these positions being filled! All of these Officers SHOULD be present at all Post meetings. Thusly, fulfilling the minimum required Quorum of five (5) members.

• Should your Post have questions on this process, you might consult

Section 216 – Elected and Appointed Officers; Chairmen and Committees of the VFW National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure.

• Your Post should also keep in mind, that an INCOMPLETE Post Election

Report MAY result in the Suspension of your Post Charter. Last year, no less than six (6) Posts had their Charters Suspended and one (1) Charter was Revoked.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please call Jim or Lee at Department Headquarters: 651-291-1757 [email protected]

THANK YOU!!!!


INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY SUBMITTING POST ELECTION REPORTS

The 2014-15 Post Election Report is to be completed by the outgoing Post Quartermaster during or immediately following the election meeting.

Information you will need to properly file your report:

• Elected Post officers membership information to include current contact information and membership number • Post meeting information to include address, day and time. The day should be shown as “First Tuesday,” “Third

Wednesday,” as appropriate. If a meeting is held more than once a month, show as “First and Third Monday,” “Every Friday,” as appropriate. Time should be shown as “11:00 am,” “7:30 pm,” as appropriate

• Post mailing address, Post email and website information • Post Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) • Current Post dues amount • Commander’s named appointments for Adjutant, Judge Advocate, Surgeon and Service Officer

ONLINE ELECTION REPORT Online reporting is the required method of submitting the Post’s 2014-15 Election Report. As Post Quartermaster, you will log into www.vfw.org and access the “Online Membership System” (OMS) under “Post Quartermaster Tools & Resources,” click on “Post Election Report”; you are now ready to use the newly enhanced reporting procedure. Follow the step by step process, verify your summary, make any necessary corrections and submit. This is a 5-7 minute process for the average user.

Quartermasters who need assistance setting up their OMS account should view the following link to access training materials http://www.vfw.org/oms/TrainingMaterials.aspx

Department Quartermasters have access to OMS and have the ability to enter Post Election results for a Post. Please utilize this resource if you do not have access to OMS.

In addition to the annual Election Report, this system will be utilized to make officer changes during the administrative year.

MAIL-IN OR FAXED ELECTION REPORT Although a return, postage paid envelope has been included in this year’s mailing, we ask that you make every attempt to use the online reporting method. Do not mail or fax your report if you have utilized the online reporting method. Your report can be submitted by mailing one copy to the Adjutant General in the enclosed envelope or fax to 816-968-1149.

This will be the last year that we will provide a postage paid envelope.

NOTIFICATION Changes in Post Officers will also be acknowledged by email to the Post’s V-mail account.

Post Quartermaster’s will receive a “Post Record Acknowledgement” via USPS. This card is used to show the reported change of the Post Commander, Post Quartermaster and/or Post Dues Amount. Only return this card to correct erroneous information. Corrections can also be made by accessing the OMS.

National Headquarters will be providing Post and officer information to the Department Headquarters.

Questions regarding the Post Election Report can be answered by calling 816-756-3390 ext. 299.


http://www.vfw.org/

http://www.vfw.org/oms/TrainingMaterials.aspx

POST DUES AMOUNT Includes National and

Department Per Capita$

STATE

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STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #

COMMANDER MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #

PHONE # EMAIL ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE

SENIOR VICE COMMANDER

DATE OF ELECTION: ___________________________

2014-2015 POST ELECTION REPORTDISTRICT #

ADDRESS LINE 2

SERVICE OFFICER (APPOINTED)

PHONE # EMAIL ADDRESS

NAME MEMBERSHIP # STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #

CHAPLAIN MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #



QUARTERMASTER MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #



JUDGE ADVOCATE (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #



SURGEON (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #


1 YEAR TRUSTEE MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #




ZIP CODE

POST #

POST MEETING LOCATION (PHYSICAL ADDRESS) POST MAILING ADDRESSBUILDING NAME (IF NOT POST NAME)

STREET ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #

CITY ZIP CODE

DEPARTMENT POST NAME

MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #

PHONE # EMAIL ADDRESS CITY

FEDERAL EMPLOYER INDENTIFICATION # (EIN)

VFW FORM POST ELECTION REPORT REV 01172014

JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER

CITY ZIP CODE

MEMBERSHIP # NAME

ADJUTANT (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX #


POST MEETING DAY/TIMEPOST E-MAIL ADDRESS

POST WEBSITE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:

OWN RENT NO POST HOME CANTEEN/CLUBROOMPOST PHONE #

PROVIDE HALL RENTALS PROVIDE MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS


INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY SUBMITTING POST CONVENTION REGISTRATION, DELEGATES, ALTERNATES AND ATTENDEES

NATIONAL BY-LAW - SECTION 222 Delegate strength shall be one for every thirty (30) members or fraction thereof in good standing. Delegates and alternates shall be elected in accordance with the Manual of Procedure. Each Post will pay, in advance, a national convention registration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) which shall entitle the Post to a packet of convention information and materials and one identified registered delegate for the National Convention. Each additional delegate attending the National Convention will pay a ten dollar ($10) delegate fee. ONLINE

Online submission is the most preferred method of submitting the National Convention-Post & Delegate registration fee(s). As Post Quartermaster, you will log into www.vfw.org and access the “Online Membership System” (OMS) under “Post Quartermaster Tools & Resources,” click on “Post & Delegate Registration” link. This is a 3-6 minute process for the average user. Please have the membership number available of all delegates, alternates and attendees you are registering. Only the Post Quartermaster, utilizing this system, can register the Post’s Delegates online. Members accessing the National Convention website are registered as attendees only. The Post registration fee of $25 must be remitted prior to the convention; Post delegates will not be able to register their credentials unless this fee is paid. MAIL-IN OR FAX

Enclosed with this notification is an invoice in the amount of $25. Quartermasters may fill out and return this invoice using the enclosed pre-addressed, postage paid envelope. This form must be signed by the Adjutant or Quartermaster. The Post registration fee of $25 must be remitted prior to the convention; Post delegates will not be able to register their credentials unless this fee is paid. When using the enclosed form you are required to include the membership number, name and address of all delegates, alternates and attendees you are registering. DEFINITIONS

Delegate- Member (in good standing) of the Post elected to represent the Post in all business activity at the National Convention. Delegates elected under Section 222 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure shall not be considered instructed and may exercise full authority in the duty performed.

Alternate- Member (in good standing) of the Post elected to represent the Post in all business activity at the National

Convention in the event the elected delegate cannot attend. Alternates not fulfilling the role as “delegate” are considered “attendees.”

Attendee- Any member in good standing may register for the National Convention. Registering for the National Convention is

another way a member can show support for VFW programs. The $10 registration fee entitles the member to a convention packet which may be picked up at the convention.

NOTIFICATION

Post Quartermasters will receive letter confirmation that the Post is registered. Delegates, alternates and attendees will receive a confirmation letter. Included in this letter will be a request for emergency contact information. We are asking all to fill-out and bring this form with them to convention; this is voluntary, but recommended. All notification will be sent USPS, 3-5 days after processing.

Any change to a delegate’s status shall be reported to the Quartermaster General. General Orders 14 May 2014

http://www.vfw.org/

Registration Type

Membership Number E-Mail Amount

Post Registration Fee w/ Delegate

25.00O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee O Delegate O AlternateO Attendee

Post Registration Fee with one (1) Delegate 25.00Add $10.00 each additional Delegate/Alternate/Attendee

TOTAL ENCLOSED

Signature of Adjutant or Quartermaster:

Post #

Card Number:

Card Holders Name:

Packets not picked up at the convention will not be mailed unless a request is received in writing within 60 days of the close of the convention.

406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

National Convention - Post & Delegate Registration

Any member in good standing may register for the National Convention. Registering for the National Convention is another way a member can show support for VFW programs. The ten dollar ($10) registration fee entitles the member to a convention packet which may be picked up at the convention.

INVOICE Due Upon Receipt

Please type or print each member's information below and designate as delegate, alternate or attendee. (Any change to a delegate's status shall be reported to the Quartermaster General)

Section 222 of the National By-Laws states "Each Post will pay, in advance, a national convention registration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) which shall entitle the Post to a packet of convention information and materials and one identified registered delegate for the National Convention. Each additional delegate attending the National Convention will pay a ten dollar ($10) delegate fee." Each Post is encouraged to register at least one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate for every thirty (30) members or fraction thereof. Delegates and alternates shall be elected in accordance with the Manual of Procedure.

Member Name

Mail completed form to:VFW Convention Registration

406 W. 34th St.Kansas City, MO 64111

Member Address

Expiration Date:

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VFW 115th NATIONAL CONVENTION St. Louis, Missouri – July 19-23, 2014

NATIONAL CONVENTION HOUSING OPEN

TO: POST ADJUTANT FROM: National Convention Office, VFW SUBJECT: ROOM RESERVATIONS FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION Reservations for the 115th VFW National Convention open in February. All members of your Post who desire to make room reservations for the convention are directed to use one of the following procedures:

1) Telephone: 888-850-7720 7a-6p MST, M-F International - 801-505-5267

2) Fax: 801-355-0250 (do not mail after faxing) 3) Mail: Orchid Event Solutions

175 S. West Temple, Suite 30 Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Email: [email protected] Note: Orchid Event Solutions will be handling our housing reservations for the

St. Louis Convention using the Passkey Housing system.

4) Internet: Visit the VFW website at www.vfw.org to access an online registration form.

In order to take advantage of the special convention rates, be sure to book your reservation by June 13, 2014. All reservations require a valid credit card or check deposit for guarantee at time of confirming reservations. Reservations received without a valid guarantee will be returned and will not be processed. If you choose to guarantee with a check deposit, please include it with your housing request form and mail to the address provided above. All check deposits must be in the amount of $125.00 and made payable to Orchid Event Solutions. This housing procedure gives our membership the most efficient and effective method of making and ensuring room reservations in St. Louis. The enclosed housing form may be duplicated, as needed.


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.vfw.org/

115th VFW National Convention 2014

July 19 - 23, 2014 · St. Louis, MO Official Hotel Reservation Form

INSTRUCTIONS Reservations can be made in one of the following ways:

INTERNET: Visit the VFW web site at www.vfw.org.

TELEPHONE: 888-850-7720 Toll-free 801-505-5267 International 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MST, M-F

FAX: 801-355-0250

MAIL: Orchid Event Solutions 175 S. West Temple, Suite 30 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 EMAIL:

[email protected]

DEADLINE Reservations must be made by phone, fax, mail or internet by June 13, 2014. Reservations re-ceived after this date will be subject to space and rate availability. CONFIRMATIONS Orchid Event Solutions will send you an e-mail confirmation of your reser-vation. Please review all information for accuracy. If you do not receive a confirmation or have questions, please call Orchid Event Solutions at the above listed phone number. You will not receive a confirmation from the hotel.

TAX RATE and REQUESTS All rates are per room and are sub-ject to room tax between 15.929% and 17.929% (vaies by hotel and subject to change). Special requests cannot be guaranteed; however ho-tels will do their best to honor all requests. Hotels will assign specific rooms upon check-in, based on availability.

ROOM DEPOSIT REQUIRED SECURING RESERVATION: Reservations will not be accepted without a Room Deposit of $125 for each room reserved. Room Deposits will be accepted in the form of a valid credit card with signature authorizing the credit card guarantee to be charged for the Room Deposit. If the charge to the credit card is denied, we reserve the right to release your reservation. Room Deposits will be accepted in a form of a check until June 13, 2014. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations after June 13, 2014 will be subject to a $25.00 service fee. One night’s room and tax will be forfeited entirely if cancellation oc-curs within seventy-two (72) hours prior to the attendee arrival date and will be charged by your hotel.

GUEST INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT) FOR BEST AVAILABILITY, MAKE YOUR RESERVATION VIA INTERNET (www.vfw.org) OR BY

PHONE AT (888-850-7720)

Arrival Date ________________________ Departure Date First Name ___________________________ M.I. ____

Last Name

E-mail Address: Daytime Phone:____________________________ Fax: Company Address Address 2 City/State/Province Zip/Postal Code, Country

HOTEL SELECTION

Each state/department has been assigned a hotel with an allocation of rooms. In the event the allotment has been filled, a room will be reserved at another VFW hotel based on your prefer-ence of rates or proximity and availability.

If hotel assignment is sold out, which is more important? (check one) Room Rate Location

State you reside in: __________________________________________________________________

Room Type Requested: One Bed Two Beds (Submit one room request per form. Should additional forms be needed, please make copies.)

List all room occupants:

________________________________________ __________________________________________

________________________________________ __________________________________________

Check here if you have special needs and specify below.

Special requests: ____________________________________________________________________________

Smoking Room (Most hotels are now non-smoking; check with your assigned hotel’s smoking policy)

DEPOSIT INFORMATION All reservations requests must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee or check for one night’s deposit. Forms received without a valid guarantee/deposit will not be processed. Check deposits must be mailed with a completed housing form.

Visa American Express Discover MasterCard

Card Number _______________________________________________ Exp. Date

Name on Credit Card

Cardholder’s Signature* * I hearby authorize the participating hotel to charge a deposit of $125.00 to my credit card on and/or after June 13, 2014 and authorize the participating hotel keep the $125.00 or a one nights room and tax charge whichever is greater if I fail to cancel my reservation 72 hours prior to my arrival date.

Check deposit of $125 enclosed and made payable to Orchid Event Solutions. Mail check with completed housing form to: Orchid Event Solutions 175 S. West Temple, Suite 30, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Must be received no later than June 13, 2014.


http://www.vfw.org/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.vfw.org/

RENAISSANCE GRAND ST. LOUIS Indiana Nevada Pennsylvania Kansas Florida Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin Europe Rhode Island HYATT REGENCY Louisiana Connecticut Alaska South Carolina Massachusetts New Jersey Kentucky Georgia Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma West Virginia Virginia Mississippi

HILTON INN AT THE BALLPARK Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Pacific Areas Utah Washington Wyoming Vermont Maine New Hampshire District of Columbia Delaware Maryland New York EMBASSY SUITES Texas Tennessee North Carolina


Dear Comrade Commander: PLEASE NOTE: In this mailing is a VERY IMPORTANT FORM. It is for the use of your Post in listing it’s Delegates and Alternates to the Department Convention and is to be sent in with the Post Delegate Registration Fee. It must be completed and sent in immediately after the election of Delegates. National By-Laws provide that Post Delegates to Department Conventions (one for every 30 members or fraction thereof in good standing at the time of the election) be elected at a regular meeting of the Post held not less than 30 days prior to the convening of the Department Convention. Alternates are to be elected at the same time and on the same basis. Department By-Laws provide that each Post pay a Delegate registration fee of $3.00 per Delegate to which they are entitled, WHETHER OR NOT THE DELEGATES ATTEND THE CONVENTION. This is to provide finances for the Convention City and it takes the place of the usual registration fee charged the individual delegates. There will be NO CHARGE, either in advance or at the Convention, for the registration of the Post Commander. If he is not present, the Senior Vice Commander or Junior Vice Commander may represent him and claim that privilege. Credentials for your Delegates and for the Post Commander will be sent upon receipt of your list of Delegates and Alternates and the correct delegate fees. There will be no credentials sent for Alternates since they do not function except to take the place of delegates who cannot attend the Convention. Anyone not presenting a delegate or Post Commander credential will be charged a registration fee at the Convention. REMEMBER: THE POST MUST PAY THE $3.00 REGISTRATION FEE FOR ALL ITS

AUTHORIZED DELEGATES, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ATTEND! This is the source of most of the funds, which the sponsoring Post must have to cover the expenses of the Convention. Yours in Comradeship, James R. Hesselgrave State Adjutant/Quartermaster Department of Minnesota, VFW JRH: ms

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATE

DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA RICE STREET STATION – PO BOX 17146

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 651-291-1757

FAX: 651-291-2753

Web page: www.vfw.state.mn.us Email: [email protected]


Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota Rice Street Station – PO Box 17146 St. Paul, MN 55117 651-291-1757 Enclosed, is our remittance in the amount of $_____________, covering the registration fee on _________ Delegates for the 2014 Department Convention. Post #______________ had ________ members in good standing at the time of Election of Delegates. Following is the list of our elected Delegates and Alternates: _________________________________________ ______________________________________

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DELEGATE FEE COMPUTING CHART ON REVERSE SIDE Commander ________________________________________ Post #___________ District # ____

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DO NOT PAY FOR YOUR POST COMMANDER. HE RECIEVES HIS

OWN CREDENTIAL IN ADDITION TO THOSE THE POST IS ENTITLED TO


DEPARTMENT CONVENTION DELEGATES FEES

POST MEMBERSHIP

NUMBER OF DELEGATES

FEES

POST MEMBERSHIP

NUMBER OF DELEGATES

FEES

1 - 30 1 $3.00 1141-1170 39 $117.00 31-60 2 6.00 1171-1200 40 120.00 61-90 3 9.00 1201-1230 41 123.00

91-120 4 12.00 1231-1260 42 126.00 121-150 5 15.00 1261-1290 43 129.00 151-180 6 18.00 1291-1320 44 132.00 181-210 7 21.00 1321-1350 45 135.00 211-240 8 24.00 1351-1380 46 138.00 241-270 9 27.00 1381-1410 47 141.00 271-300 10 30.00 1411-1440 48 144.00 301-330 11 33.00 1441-1470 49 147.00 331-360 12 36.00 1471-1500 50 150.00 361-390 13 39.00 1501-1530 51 153.00 391-420 14 42.00 1531-1560 52 156.00 421-450 15 45.00 1561-1590 53 159.00 451-480 16 48.00 1591-1620 54 162.00 481-510 17 51.00 1621-1650 55 165.00 511-540 18 54.00 1651-1680 56 168.00 541-570 19 57.00 1681-1710 57 171.00 571-600 20 60.00 1711-1740 58 174.00 601-630 21 63.00 1741-1770 59 177.00 631-660 22 66.00 1771-1800 60 180.00 661-690 23 69.00 1801-1830 61 183.00 691-720 24 72.00 1831-1860 62 186.00 721-750 25 75.00 1861-1890 63 189.00 751-780 26 78.00 1891-1920 64 192.00 781-810 27 81.00 1921-1950 65 195.00 811-840 28 84.00 1951-1980 66 198.00 841-870 29 87.00 1981-2010 67 201.00 871-900 30 90.00 2011-2040 68 204.00 901-930 31 93.00 2041-2070 69 207.00 931-960 32 96.00 2071-2100 70 210.00 961-990 33 99.00 2101-2130 71 213.00

991-1020 34 102.00 2131-2160 72 216.00 1021-1050 35 105.00 2161-2190 73 219.00 1051-1080 36 108.00 2191-2220 74 222.00 1081-1110 37 111.00 2221-2250 75 225.00 1111-1140 38 114.00 2251-2280 76 228.00

LARGER POSTS MAY COMPUTE THEIR OWN FEE AT $3.00 PER 30 MEMBERS OR FRACTION THEREOF


NEW Format This Year! & Any Post Member is Welcome to

Attend!!

TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL

OFFICER’S TRAINING SCHOOL

TO: POST COMMANDERS, SR. VICE CMDR. AND JR. VICE CMDR. ELECTS, QUARTERMASTERS AND TRUSTEES (DISTRICT Officer’s & MEN’S AUXILIARY Officers Please use other forms)

WHAT: OFFICER’S TRAINING SCHOOL

WHEN: JUNE 5, 2014

WHERE: BEST WESTERN KELLY INN 100 4th Ave. S., St Cloud, MN 56301

TIME: 8:00 - 4:30 P.M., Thursday, June 5th –Training Sessions all day.

QUARTERMASTERS & TRUSTEES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE SCHOOL ALL DAY THURSDAY

COST: $75.00 per person by May 15, 2014. – includes all coffee breaks, lunch, registration and supplies. NEW this year Commanders & Quartermasters will also receive a CD containing OTI Powerpoints, Mauals and More.

All meetings and meals will be held at Best Western Kelly Inn, St Cloud, MN.

****************************************************************************************************************** Post #_______ District #___ OFFICER’S TRAINING SCHOOL POST REGISTRATION Person Completing this Form_______________________________ Primary Phone #______________ To receive Confirmation of your Post’s Registration please provide: Email Address (or Mailing Address) ________________________________________________________ Enclosed is $________ for ______ reservations at $75.00 each for the Officer’s Training School June 5, 2014.

Make checks payable to “Department of Minnesota, V.F.W.” MAIL FORM TO: Department of Minnesota, V.F.W.; Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146; St Paul, MN 55117

Post Members Registering: FIRST NAME LAST NAME TITLE SCHOOL ATTENDING 1 Commander School OR Quartermaster School

2 Commander School OR Quartermaster School




REGISTRATION FORM AND REMITTANCE MUST BE RETURNED

NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MAY 15, 2014 2/14


Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota

“Posts and Members Flag Program”

The Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars has made an arrangement with CVSFlags.com of Indiana where our posts or members can purchase flags and flag related items at wholesale prices. Department headquarters will receive a $1.00 per flag

contribution (excluding stick flags) for each flag purchased from CVS through this program. Contributions from this program are used for our mission of supporting

veterans.

How to Use This Program

• You will place your orders directly with CVS; you need not contact Dept Headquarters when ordering, unless you have any questions.

• For fax orders, make copies of the order form found in the catalog. Fax your completed

order to (765) 668-4290.

• You may phone your orders in if you prefer toll free 866-691-0308. (Be sure to identify yourself with the VFW (MN)

• You may order online from the CVS website; www.cvsflags.com (Again, be sure to

identify yourself with the VFW (MN)

• They offer FREE shipping with orders of one dozen or more flags, mix or match. (Excluding stick flags.)

• MN VFW posts will be offered Net 15 day terms.

• All US flags are made in the United States. Typical ship time for most products is 24

hours.

• If you are not satisfied with any product from CVS, simply return it for replacement or refund. (Does not apply to normal wear)

Please look the program price list over, if it makes economic sense please consider purchasing your flags and flag related items through this program. Thank You, State Quartermaster 04/05/2011


http://www.cvsflags.com/

Year:

Title:

1Describe:

Hours $ 2

Describe:

Hours $ 3

Describe:

Hours $

REPORT for the calendar month of:

Email Address:

(One JOINT report per month)

DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA, V.F.W PROGRAMS MONTHLY REPORT FORM

(Reporting Year: April 1 – March 31) (Use this form to report each Calendar month’s activities.)

District # Post/Auxiliary #

Distribution of Literature

Flag Presentation or Education # Members:

# Members:

# Members:

PREPARED Phone #:

The following Community Activity Projects have been completed during this Calendar month:A. AMERICANISM AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:

Organized and Assisted in Fund Drives (March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy, etc)

Hours $4

Describe:

Hours $ 5

Describe:

Hours $ 6

Describe:

Hours $ Hours Amount

7Describe:

Hours $ 8

Describe:

Hours $ 9

Describe:

Hours $

YEAR

Loyalty, Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor, Veterans Day

# Members:Other Americanism Projects

P.O.W./M.I.A. Program

Pedestrian Safety

# Members:MONTH

# Members:

# Members:

B. SAFETY:

# Members:

CAT A

Recreational Safety

# Members:

Drug Awareness # Members:

# Members


10Describe:

Hours $ 11

Describe:

Hours $ 12

Describe:


13Describe:

Hours $ 14

Describe:

Hours $ 15

Describe: Community Involvement & Recognition

# Members:

Members/Family # Members:

C. AID TO OTHERS:Senior Citizens

# Members:

Other Safety Projects # Members:

Home and Fire Safety # Members:

Highway Safety

CAT B # Members

Hours $ 16

Describe:


17Describe:

Hours $ 18

Describe:


19Describe:

Hours $ 20

Describe:

Hours $

D. SCHOOL AND CHURCH ASSISTANCE

# Members:

Volunteerism in School

Voice of Democracy # Members:

# Members:Other School or Church Projects

# Members:

E. YOUTHSports Organizations

CAT C # Members

Other Aid & Other Projects # Members:

CAT D # Members

# Members:


YEAR 21

Describe:

Hours $ 22 Other

Describe:


SUBTOTALS (Categories A, B, C, D and E)Hours Amount

23. (Report Activities for this month only.)DATE PROJECTS &

DESCRIPTIONSDONATIONS &

SERVICESPINTS OF BLOOD

TOTAL HOURS

TOTAL MILES

# OF MEMBERS

# OF PATIENTS VISITED

# Members:

THESE FIGURES SHOULD BE ADDED TO CATEGORY F AND PUT ON PAGE (3)

MONTH

F. HOSPITAL/ BLOOD:

# Members:

# Members

CAT E # Members

Youth Essay

X $75 X $.14 $ - $ -

Line 27 Line 27 Line 25 Line 27 Line 26

252627

PLEASE RETURN TO:

TOTALS FROM CATEGORIES A, B, C, D, E, AND FTHE FOLLOWING MUST BE FILLED OUR OR NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN!!!!

Total amount of monies used/donated to complete projects on this report.Total numbers of members actively involved in completing projects on Number of hours members donated to complete projects on this report.

27 below.Add Total above to:

COLUMN TOTALS:DOLLAR VALUES:

To be added to 25, 26 and

St Paul, MN 55117Rice Street Station- PO Box 17146Community Service Joe Mauricio

MONTHLY REPORT DEADLINE:

This form MUST BE Postmarked by the 20th day of the following month and into the Department Office no later than the 25th.


Fundraiser for

Minnesota V.F.W. State Commander’s Project 2013-14

BentStar

Customer Information: ________________________________________________________________________________ Name Address City State Zip

_________________________________________________________ Phone Email VFW Post District**

NOTE: T-Shirts will NOT be mailed… Please plan to pick-up your shirt (Select one): BentStar Golf Tournament (June 3) VFW State Convention (June 5-8) VFW Headquarters in St Paul **Group Orders from VFW 5th, 6th & 9th Districts MAY be able to be delivered depending upon location– you will be contacted.

Support BentStar in bringing our missing, fallen Heroes home… Buy a T-shirt for the VFW State Commander’s Project

SHORT Sleeve T-Shirts– Navy $15 each Mark Quantity Next to Each Size to be Ordered: Small___ Medium___ Large___ X-Large___ TOTAL Short Sleeve Shirts ____ @ $15 ea. = ______ 2X-Large___ 3X-Large___ TOTAL 2X/3X Short Sleeve Shirts ____ @ $17 ea. = ______ LONG Sleeve T-Shirts– Navy $22 each Mark Quantity Next to Each Size to be Ordered:

Small___ Medium___ Large___ X-Large___ TOTAL Long Sleeve Shirts ____ @ $22 ea. = ______ 2X-Large___ 3X-Large___ TOTAL 2X/3X Long Sleeve Shirts ____ @ $24 ea. = ______ TOTAL AMOUNT Enclosed $________

Cash OR Chk #______

FRONT

DUTY MAY LEAVE YOU

IN AN UNKNOWN LOCATION…

BUT LOVE WILL FIND A WAY

TO BRING YOU HOME!!

#MIA’S #SOUTHPACIFIC

#BRINGTHEMHOME

BACK

#MIA’S #SOUTHPACIFIC

#BRINGTHEMHOME

Mail Order To: Bailey Yliniemi (BentStar Ts) 26197 County Hwy 37 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

All Proceeds go to the VFW Commander’s Project– BentStar This Fundraiser is graciously being initiated by the Department of Minnesota 6th District Voice of Democracy Winner Bailey Yliniemi

Sponsored by Menahga VFW Post 6206

Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars State Commander Frank Presfield has chosen the BentStar Program for his Commander’s Pro-ject. Donations will help raise awareness to this Program which is very near to the State

Commander’s heart. The BentStar Project, is a 501(C)3 charity corporation dedicated to ful-

filling the most sacred obligation of bringing home our fallen POW/MIA Hero's. The Pro-

ject is on a quest to find POW/MIAs in the jun-gle and waters of Palau, and with your dona-tions and support your Post will help fund re-search and future expeditions. If all Veterans donate then we show our belief that we leave no one behind, let’s give those Veterans the

proper honor they so truly deserve.

For more details on the work this special pro-ject is doing, please visit their website at

www.bentstarproject.org


VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

Best Western Kelly Inn

St Cloud, Minnesota

JUNE 4-8, 2014

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE As of 4-17-14

WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2014: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Convention Registration at Post #428

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Early Registration for OTI (Main Lobby) and ALOT (South Lobby) 6:00 – 8:30 PM District Officers Leadership Training – University A

THURSDAY, June 5, 2014:

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM OTI Registration (Main Lobby) and ALOT (South Lobby) 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM VFW Convention Registration Hosted by Post #428 in Main Lobby

1:00 – 4:00 PM Auxiliary Registration – South Lobby OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL: 8:00 AM -3:30 PM Post Officers Training – University A 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Quartermaster & Men’s Auxiliary Treasurer Class –University B 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Auxiliary ALOT Training –Senate/Congress Auxiliary ALOT Breakout – State Room

STATE CONVENTION BUSINESS: 5:30 – 7:00 PM Finance Committee meeting – Board Room 5:30 – 7:00 PM Club Committee meeting – Husky 7:00 - 8:45 PM Auxiliary Council of Administration – Grand Ballroom

(See Auxiliary Agenda)

7:30 – 9:30 PM V.F.W. Council of Administration meeting – Civic Center- Opportunities Suite

PASS OUT RESOLUTIONS

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014:

8 AM – 4:00 PM VFW Registration – Hosted by Post #428 in Main Lobby

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Auxiliary Registration – South Lobby 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM V.F.W. and Auxiliary Joint Awards Session – Grand Ballroom VFW Program Recognition Awards (Agenda established by Department Headquarters) Naming of All-State Team of Post Commanders Naming of All-State Team of Post Quartermasters 11:45 AM Past State Commanders and Presidents Luncheon – TBA 1:30 – 4:30 PM Opening Auxiliary Convention – Grand Ballroom

(See Auxiliary Agenda) General Orders 28 May 2014

1:00 – 2:00 PM COMMITTEE MEETING ASSIGNMENTS

1. National Security/Foreign Affairs/POW –University A 2. By-Laws/Ritual/Rules - Civic Center- Bell Room 3. General Resolutions/Extension-Membership –University B 4. Finance/Internal Affairs/Clubs – Civic Center- Alexander Room 5. Legislative/Veterans’ Service/Employment – Civic Center-

Weidner,Clarke,Edelbrock 2:30 – 4:30 PM Gambling Meeting – Civic Center- Weidner,Clarke,Edelbrock

7:00 – 8:30 PM Memorial Service – Grand Ballroom SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014:

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM VFW Registration – Hosted by Post #428 in Main Lobby 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Auxiliary Registration – South Lobby 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Auxiliary Convention Session – Grand Ballroom

(See Auxiliary Agenda) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Open Convention – Civic Center- Opportunities Suite

Roll Call of Officers – Rules Committee Committee Reports Nomination of Officers

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Men’s Auxiliary Convention Meeting – University A

12:00 Noon Recess 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Caucuses

Dist 1: Civic-Bell, Dist 2: University A, Dist 3: Front Desk Conference Room, Dist 4: Board Room, Dist 5: Civic-Alexander, Dist 6: University B, Dist 7: Civic-Weidner, Dist 8: Civic-Clarke-Edelbrock, Dist 9: Husky

5:30 – 6:40 PM Social – Pool Atrium (Cash Bar) 7:00 PM Banquet – Grand Ballroom

Guest Speaker - TBA Master of Ceremony – State Jr. Vice Commander

Sunday, June 8, 2014:

7:30 AM – 9:30 AM VFW Registration – Hosted by Post #428 in Main Lobby

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Reconvene Convention – Civic Center- Opportunities Suite Roll Call of Officers Committee Reports Election of Officers 8:30 – 11:30 PM Auxiliary Convention Session – Grand Ballroom

(See Auxiliary Agenda) 12:00 – 1:30 PM Joint Installation of Officers – Grand Ballroom 1:00 – 2:00 PM Council of Administration Meeting to Follow Installation (New Members) -

Civic Center- Opportunities Suite 1:45 PM Auxiliary Brief 2014-2015 C of A Meeting – Grand Ballroom


VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

STATE CONVENTION HOUSING RESERVATIONS

St Cloud, Minnesota

June 4-8, 2014 (OTI June 5th & Convention June 5th – 8th)

In order to be processed, all information must be complete. Each room must have a name and type. Housing requests will be handled as received.

Name (Please PRINT in Boxes)

Address

City State MN Zip Phone

Post # District #

Room Nightly Rate (Not including Tax): Single- $87 Double- $87 Triple- $87 Quad- $87

Sharing with:

Arrival Date and Time Departure Date and Time

Credit Card Information: (Reservation will not be made without a guarantee) Type of card: Number:

Name on Card: Expiration Date: Or

Check # for one (1) night made out to the Best Western Kelly Inn

NOTE: Confirmations are no longer mailed out by hotels. You may include an

email address for receipt confirmation from Department Headquarters or call

Department 2-3 weeks after mailing your reservation.

Yes-I would like to receive an Email from Department confirming my ‘Reservations have been Received’ email address:

(We will not have confirmation numbers available until late May, but will be able

to confirm that your reservation has been received by the Department Office

and you have a room)

Mail Reservations To:

Department of Minnesota, VFW

Rice Street Station PO Box 17146

St. Paul, MN 55117

OR Contact Melody With Questions:

651-291-1757 [email protected]

**DEADLINE DATE: May 1, 2014** Rev. 1/22/14


VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS – DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

DEPARTMENT CONVENTION BANQUET

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA

The Annual Department Convention Banquet will be held at the Best Western Kelly Inn on Saturday, June 7, 2014. This event is open to all members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary. BANQUET: Social Hour 6:00 P.M.

Officers Line-up 6:45 P.M. Dinner 7:00 P.M. MENU: Classic Chicken Kiev Topped with Marsala Sauce Blended Rice Pilaf

Fresh Green Bean and Carrot Medley Chef’s Specialty Salad & Fresh Baked Bread Caramel Drizzled Carrot Cake/Turtle Topped Cheesecake

TICKETS: $25.00 per person. Seating for 250 persons. Ten to a Banquet table. ORDERS

MUST BE IN WRITING WITH CHECK ENCLOSED. If we need to split your party, we will try to do it equally. Please note if you need handicapable arrangements or have specific dietary needs.

Fill out form below and return to: VFW Post #428 Attn: Convention Banquet Order 9 – 18th Ave. N St Cloud, MN 56303

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: POST #428 Ticket orders will be stamped with date of receipt and filled in that order. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Tickets will bear a table number and orders will be filled as received. THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP POST AND AUXILIARY DELEGATES TOGETHER IS TO ORDER THE TICKETS AT THE SAME TIME.

Tickets will not be mailed out. You may pick up tickets during Registration Hours. PLEASE ORDER EARLY!!!

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BANQUET RESERVATION Saturday, June 7, 2014 – 7:00 P.M.

PLEASE RESERVE _______ TICKETS FOR THE ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION BANQUET.

Enclosed is $___________ made out to POST #428 to cover the cost of $25.00 per person.

TICKETS ARE BEING RESEVRED BY:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE # _________________________ POST/AUXILIARY # DISTRICT #

**Deadline to Order: May 20, 2014** General Orders 31 May 2014

34rd ANNUAL VFW STATE HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT

IN OWATONNA, MN 12 JULY 2014

Starting time 9:00 AM

COME AND JOIN THE FUN AND COMRADERIE WITH YOUR VFW COMRADS.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PRO – WE HAVE CLASSES FOR THE 2% TO 60%.

MUST BE A PAID-UP MEMBER OF THE POST OR AUXILLARY (MENS OR WOMENS). PLEASE SIGN UP BY – 5 JULY 2014

SEND ENTRY FEE OF $12.00 AND RINGER PERCENTAGE TO:

MIKE MEYER 527 GLENDALE ST.

OWATONNA, MN 55060 CELL: (507) 363-2046


Name: ___________________________________________Address: _________________________________________Phone: ___________________________________________VFW Post: _______ Email:______________________________ Check if interested in Owatonna Shopping, Dining & Attraction Tours

Saturday Night Meals $10 Each*Please pay for meals with entry feeNumber

_____ Roast Beef Dinner_____ Chicken Breast Dinner_____ Boneless Pork Chop Dinner

CHECKS WRITTEN TO: V.F.W. POST 3723General Orders 33 May 2014

Northrop Oftedahl House Bed & Breakfast385 E Main StreetExit 41, I-35 & W Bridge St.507-451-4040www.northrophouse.comRelax and unwind at the historic Northrup Oftedahl House. Within walking distance of downtown.

Best Budget Inn1180 W Frontage RoadExit 42B, I-35 & Hwy 14W507-451-0776 | F: 507-451-9508www.owatonnabudgethost.comLocated right off of I-35 Best Budget Inn’s amenities include 75 cable channels – free HBO/ESPN/CNN, kitchenettes, fax service, and data port phones.

Oakdale Motel1418 S Oak AvenueExit 40, I-35, N on Cedar Ave.507-451-5480 | 507-451-0893www.owatonnalodging.comFree HBO, fax service, laundry, kitchenettes, whirlpool suites, at door parking, pick up/drop off terminal for Jefferson Bus Lines and free wireless internet.6 Singles = $55.00

5 Doubles = $65.00

1 Suite = $110.00

Room Release Date: July 15, 2014

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Budget Host Inn745 State AvenueExit 42, I-35 to State Ave.507-451-8712 | 888-233-2688www.budgethostmn.comGreat service and award-winning clean rooms with free HBO/ESPN, fax service, pass for fitness center with pool, wireless internet access.

Comfort Inn2345 43rd Street NWExit 45, I-35 by Cabela’s507-444-0818 | Fax: 507-444-0038www.comfortinn.comConveniently located next door to Cabela’s. Features include lodge-style architecture, spa, HBO, business & leisure suites, and free wireless internet.

Country Inn & Suites130 Allan Avenue SWExit 41, I-35 & W Bridge St.507-455-9295 | 800-456-4000www.countryinns.comLocated off I-35, Country Inn & Suites offers pool/whirlpool, free wireless internet, micro/fridge in all guest rooms, and a complimentary hot breakfast.

4 Singles = $45.00

4 Doubles = $55.00

Room Release Date: Aug. 1, 2014

20 Doubles = $110.00


5 Singles = $99.99

15 Doubles = $109.99

5 Suites = $119.99


* *AmericInn Hotel & Suites Conference Center245 Florence AvenueExit 41, I-35 & W Bridge St.507-455-1142 | 888-841-2746www.americinn.comMeeting space up to 100, pool/spa/games, business center, wireless internet, shuttle, whirlpool/fireplace rooms.5 Singles = $104.90

10 Doubles = $104.90


Guest must make reservation by calling 1-800-634-3444

Holiday Inn & Suites2365 43rd Street NWExit 45, I-35 by Cabela’s507-446-8900 | 800-920-4402www.hiowatonna.comFeaturing the Great Serengeti Water Park, 43rd Street Pub & Grill, a gift shop, a business center, banquet space, and high speed wireless internet.20 Singles = $109.99

20 Doubles = $109.99


Super 8 Hotel1150 W Frontage RoadExit 42B, I-35 & Hwy 14507-451-0380 | 800-800-8000www.super8.comClean and affordable, Super 8 Hotel offers free HBO/ESPN, fax/copy service, continental breakfast and free high speed internet access.

Microtel Inn & Suites150 St. John Drive NWExit 41, I-35 & Bridge Street507-446-0228 | 888-771-7171www.microtelinn.comFree HBO, free local & long distance calls, specialty business & leisure suites, free high speed wireless internet access. Ask about our Tempur-Pedic Mattresses!

River View Campground2554 SW 28th Street | 507-451-8050 | Open May 1 – Oct. 15www.riverviewcampgroundminnesota.com

Hope Oak Knoll Campground9545 County Road 3 | 507-451-2998 | Open April 15 – Oct. 15

Rice Lake State Park8485 Rose Street | 507-455-5871 | Open year-roundwww.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/rice_lakeCA

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Indicates Lodging Properties that have special rates and rooms reserved for the 2014 VFW 45th Annual State Golf Tournament. Rates will only be honored for advanced reservations. Please call the individual lodging property and refer to the 2014 VFW State Golf Tournament for special lodging rates and room details. Please note some lodging properties are requesting that lodging reservations be made by July 1, 2014! Prices listed are per day other taxes and fees may apply. Prices subject to change.

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OTHER OWATONNA LODGING Call for availability

1369 Cherry Street • 507-444-2467

Owatonna, MN

AUGUST 8-10, 2014Sponsored by

Hugo Matejcek Post 3723Owatonna, MN 55060

VFW 45TH ANNUAL STATE GOLF TOURNAMENTOWATONNA LODGING

Dear Comrade & Auxiliary Golfers,

Hotel rooms in Owatonna can be difficult to obtain so we have blocked rooms (see below) at six (6) different locations which are all easily accessible to Brooktree Golf Course and the VFW Post #3723. There are an additional four (4) hotels and three (3) campgrounds also referenced below for your convenience. When you make reservations at the Hotel/Motels listed below be sure you tell the reservation person that rooms have been blocked for the VFW State Golf Tournament.

Check the Owatonna Chamber web site www.visitowatonna.org at any time to find out more about our area and calendar of events, or feel free to call toll-free number: 800-423-6466 for more information. We look forward to welcoming you as guests to our community and offering you our warmest Owatonna hospitality!


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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES … · 2014-05-01 · VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA Mail: Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146,