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| NATIONAL VFW COMMANDER JOHN HAMILTON 2012-2013 |
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VFW ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 29, 1899
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DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA VFW WEBCOM (click here)
VFW WV WEBCOM NETWORK - DEPT. OF WV POST DIRECTORY (click here)
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| WV VFW COMMANDER JIM TALERICO 2012-2013 |
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NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS!
| JOINT TESTIMONIAL FOR VFW COMMANDER TALERICO and |
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| LAVFW PRESIDENT GRACE MATZ..... |
JOINT TESTIMONIAL
Saturday
MAY 4, 2013
VFW Post 573
430 W. Pike Street
Clarksburg, WV
Advance Registration: $25.00
(includes 2 drink tickets)
(Must be received by April 12 th)
6:00 p.m. Social reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Make checks payable to Lucinda Rose Ladies Aux
Mail to:
Brian Krebs, VFW Event Chairman
189-24 Suds Run Road
Mt. Clare, WV 26408
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Joint Testimonial Registration
(Copy as needed)
Post/Aux # _____ Location: ______________________ Phone: __________________
1. _________________________________ 4. _________________________________
2. _________________________________ 5. _________________________________
3. _________________________________ 6. _________________________________
Total Number _______ X $25.00 = __________ amount enclosed.
Contact Person: ___________________________ Phone: _______________________
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY TO HOST VFW EVENTS THIS MEMORIAL DAY
VFW Post and Department leaders: Don’t miss out on your chance to make it a community event!
Tractor Supply Company (TSC), the largest farm and ranch store chain in the United States with over 1,100 retail stores
nationwide, is offering VFW a unique opportunity! This Memorial Day weekend, in conjunction with its "Salute Our Troops" program,
TSC is inviting all VFW Posts and Departments to host events at your nearest TSC location, making this Memorial Day weekend
a community event.
TSC’s generosity provides a great opportunity for VFW Post and Department leaders to recruit new members, distribute
Buddy Poppies, network with their local communities, educate the public on the importance of Memorial Day and more!
All activities must be approved and coordinated with your local TSC store manager. Your onsite VFW activities may include:
- Hosting a BBQ
- Showcasing your Post’s accomplishments through a display
- Setting up a Memorial Day display honoring our fallen heroes
- A VFW Color Guard ceremony
- Onsite raffles, drawings, and more!
TSC has made it easy to register your Post for participation. Simply call the VFW Registration Hotline at 877-234-0623.
To ensure availability, please call the hotline as soon as possible. Once registered, the local TSC store manager will reach
out to you to begin making arrangements.
We encourage all VFW Posts and Departments to take advantage of this incredible opportunity from our great friends at TSC.
And please do not forget to tell store personnel that you appreciate their heartfelt support of U.S. troops, veterans and
military families.
Please call the Registration Hotline with any questions about the Memorial Day event.
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| MIDWINTER CONFERENCE 2013 |
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA www.vfwwv.org
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 11
SERIES 2012-2013, May 2013
MEMBERSHIP: As of April 24, membership stands at 100.19%. I greatly
appreciate your hard work and dedication to reach our goal of 100%+. If you need help or have questions concerning membership
please contact Bill Lambert, 149 Lower Overlook, Hurricane, WV 25526, (304) 550-4703.
Congratulations to the following Posts and District for achieving 100% in Membership:
3526 New Cumberland 102.70% 5783 Spencer 102.70% 4442 Elm Grove 295.77%
9796 Milton 156.89% 3008 Rowlesburg 104.76% 9926 Mason 109.03%
6452 Ridgeley 106.21% 6418 Saint Albans 116.66% 7780 Mathias 103.22% 8363 Chesapeake 111.11% 3738 Webster Springs 101.66%
9666 Sugar Grove 100.00%
1144 Iaeger 108.88% 5501 Ripley 108.48% 4469 Beckley 105.08% 9606 Moorefield 101.76% 6327 Sistersville 100.00% 7048 East
Fairmont 100.95% 8614 Craigsville 104.00% 3112 Bramwell 102.34% 4326 Sophia 119.15% 8238 Mullens 108.33% 11307 Bolt 103.77%
5781 Harman 105.00% 8413 Welch 101.72% 3522 Charles Town 104.31% 6454 Petersburg 103.26%
6667 Fort Ashby 100.53% 5959 Grantsville 103.84% 3466 Charleston 108.53%
4500 Hinton 101.42% 6723 Alderson 103.22% 1212 Parkersburg 100.82%
2716 Weirton 100.64% 1589 Masontown 102.43% 9916 Westover 102.33%
4484 Rainelle 101.62% 3856 Bluefield 121.73% 8364 Oceana 101.44%
578 Terra Alta 100.90% 826 Kingwood 101.73% 4019 Berkeley Springs 101.61%
222 Saint Marys 100.00% 6669 Ravenswood 100.00% 629 Fairmont 100.00%
1976 Weston 108.92% 5583 Coalton 100.00% 9097 Hurricane 100.33%
5578 Madison 100.22% 6153 Chapmanville 100.00% 4940 Lewisburg 100.00%
6106 Summersville 100.00% 6737 Renick 100.00%
District One 109.32% District 12 110.95% District 5 100.40%
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 4, 2013 State Commander and State President’s Testimonial, Clarksburg
Jun 13-16, 2013 VFW State Convention, Pullman Plaza, Huntington
Jul 20-24, 2013 National Convention, Louisville, KY
Jul 28 – Aug 3 2013 VFW Youth Camp, Camp Happy Valley, Scott Depot
Oct 31- Nov 3 Southern Conference, Orlando, FL
In accordance with Sec 213 of the By-laws, any post in arrears for any financial obligations to the District, Department
and National for fees, dues, poppy money, supply money, failing to have the office of Quartermaster properly bonded in accordance
with Section 703, failing to ensure that the Post is properly insured in accordance with Section 709, failing to submit properly
completed quarterly Post Trustees Report of Audit, Post Election Report for the ensuing year, or other obligations, shall
be deprived of all representation in District, Department and National Conventions. Such representation shall be restored
promptly upon proper adjustment of such deficiencies.
MISSING QUARTERLY AUDIT REPORTS.
The following posts have not submitted a copy if their quarterly audit report for the quarter indicated. These posts must
submit a copy to State Headquarters immediately.
Apr-Jun 2012 – 3856 Bluefield
Jul-Sep 2012 – 410 Belington, 3856 Bluefield, 4523 Wilkinson, 4940 Lewisburg, 7695 Ansted, 8238 Mullens
Oct-Dec 2012 – 2716 Weirton, 3663 Buckhannon, 4523 Wilkinson, 4940 Lewisburg, 8238 Mullens
NATIONAL CONVENTION HOSPITALITY ROOM. The state will have a hospitality
room at the national convention. To offset the cost, the state is asking for donations of any kind (beverages, condiments,
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA www.vfwwv.org
monetary) to help offset expenses. Monetary donations can be mailed to state headquarters. Donated items will be collected
at the upcoming district meetings, and at the state convention.
NATIONAL CONVENTION ROOMS. Those who would like to attend the National
Convention but do not have a room reservation, contact Jackie Workman with the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau Housing
Department at (502) 814-2748 to be placed on the waiting list.
1. DISTRICT MEETINGS:
* District One Chester May 5 th 1:00 pm Corley Lambert
District Three Masontown May 5 th 2:00 pm Robison Knotts
* District Four Martinsburg May 19 th 1:00 pm Robison Lambert District Five Harrisville
May 5th 2:00 pm Matz Talerico
* District Six Clarksburg May 19 th 1:00 pm Matz Talerico
* District Eight Hurricane April 28 th 1:00 pm Matz Lambert
* District Nine Madison April 27 th 12:30 pm Corely Lambert
* District Ten Rainelle April 28 th 1:00 pm Harless-Hurley Talerico
** District Twelve Sophia April 27 th 12:30 pm Harless-Hurley Hibbs
* Districts serve lunch before the meeting, time listed is lunch time. Schedule is subject to change.
** District Twelve will conduct a School of Instruction beginning at 10:30 am.
2. COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS: Please
forward all Community Service Reports to your District Commanders, and forward any questions to Mary Byrd, Chairman 304 549-3773
or byrdnitro@aol.com.
3. VFW PROGRAM DEADLINES:
Robert M. (Bob) Kusterer JROTC Scholarship entries are due to the Department by May 1st.
4. POST COMMANDERS: Section
218 of the Manual of Procedure explains in detail the duties and obligations of officers and chairmen. All new and reelected
post officers are strongly encouraged to become acquainted, or reacquaint themselves with their duties and responsibilities.
5. POST ADJUTANTS/QUARTERMASTERS: Post Election Reports must be submitted no later than June 1 to the National Headquarters. Post Quartermasters are
urged to use the online Election Report process featured in the Online Membership System (OMS) immediately following the election
of Post Officers. Post who do not have a capability
of filing their election report via OMS are asked to forward their election report to the State Adjutant office which will
file them for those Post.
6. STATE CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT: Posts are encouraged to request local businesses to sponsor a hole in the upcoming state golf tournament. Posts who
desire to put a 4-person team together to compete in the tournament should contact state headquarters at (304) 768-7514, or
Bill Ross at (304) 479-4407.
7. RICH HOMAN MEMORIAL AWARD: The
VFW State of West Virginia will recognize again this year one individual who has demonstrated their continued leadership working
in their Post, District, Department, Membership, Community Service, and Veterans Service and for our troops. All nominations must be submitted to State Headquarters by May 15, 2013.
OFFICIAL: BY ORDER OF:
WILLIAM LAMBERT, SR VICE COMMANDER
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
S. Kevin Light, Adjutant
Veterans of Foreign Wars
State Of West Virginia
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
AND THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VFW
ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION
JUNE 13-16, 2013
PULLMAN PLAZA HOTEL, HUNTINGTON, WV
ROOM RATES: One
or two persons; $70.00 plus tax. Overflow will be at Holliday Inn, one or two persons; $84.00 plus tax. The $84 rate at the
Holiday Inn is in effect until May 15th.
NOTE: ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECT TO THE PULLMAN PLAZA HOTEL, 1001 THIRD AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701. PHONE
(304) 525-1001, FAX (304) 525-1048, ALL ROOMS MUST BE GUARANTEED BY ONE NIGHT DEPOSIT.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $30.00
REGISTRATION AT THE CONFERENCE: $40.00
MAKE YOUR CHECK FOR ADS AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION PAYABLE TO :
VFW State of WV
VFW CONVENTION
PO Box 9431
South Charleston, WV 25309
PROGRAM ADS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 7, 2013
If capable, forward program ads to vfwqm@frontier.com in jpg or gif format.
Full Page: $100.00
Half Page: $50.00
Quarter Page: $25.00
Saturday evening menu
Barbeque Pulled Pork and Barbeque Chicken
Cole Slaw and Potato Salad
Baked Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes and Buttered Corn
Coffee, Tea, Water and Dessert
Over for Registration and Reservation Forms
ROOM RESERVATION
June 13-16, 2013
NOTE: ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECT TO THE PULLMAN PLAZA HOTEL, 1001 THIRD AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701. PHONE
TOLL FREE 1-866-613-3611, DIRECT AT (304) 525-1001, FAX (304) 525-1048, ALL ROOMS MUST BE GUARANTEED BY ONE NIGHT DEPOSIT.
Please Reserve: ___________ Single ___________Double Room(s)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________
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Sharing Room With: ______________________________________________________
Check One: Smoking Room : __________ Non-Smoking Room: _________
Telephone Number: _________________________________
Remember: All rooms must have a One Night Guarantee to reserve.
ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS
2013 State Convention
Advance Registration Form
ADVANCE REGISTRATION: $30.00
REGISTRATION AT THE CONFERENCE: $40.00
MAKE YOUR CHECK FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION PAYABLE TO :
VFW State of West Virginia
VFW CONVENTION
PO Box 9431
South Charleston, WV 25309
Post/Auxiliary No.: _________________________
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(Name) (Post/District/State and Officer title) (Phone number)
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Early registration would be appreciated.
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The United States of America
All Volunteer Military
Persian Gulf / Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom
Current Conflict Military Personnel and Veterans Workshop
Sponsored by: The Veterans of Foreign Wars, State of West Virginia
WHEN: JUNE 14, 2013 @ 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: PULLMAN PLAZA HOTEL, HUNTINGTON, WV
WHY: "NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS"
We need to give you a forum to speak
freely concerning the challenges that you, and your family face every day.
We want to take your fight to our State and Federal legislators.
You need to be aware that we offer specialized services with VA claim questions, represent you on appeal, and
at absolutely no cost to you.
Hope to see you and your family there...
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WV VFW & LAVFW STATE CONVENTION PHOTOSHOW 2011-2102 BY PEGGY BARKER (click here)
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**Please submit photos (w/caption) or articles for the West Virginia Veterans Newspaper to Paul Howe, 2 Pheasant Ridge
Rd., Bridgeport, WV 26330 or pj.howejr@gmail.com.**
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