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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 8 February 2014

1. The following District meetings are announced: First District February 1 Austin #1216 @ 9:30 AM Gary Anderson Fifth District February 16 Appleton #4955 @ 2:00 PM Duane Hermanson Sixth District February 1 Sauk Rapids #6992 @ 11:00 AM Frank Presfield Seventh District February 8 Fridley #363 @ 10:00 AM Frank Presfield Eighth District February 16 Cloquet #3979 @ 9:00 AM Joe Mauricio 2. Post Officers are to be elected in April, be installed before the Department Convention and

assume office at the time of the Installation of Department Officers, June 8th. Election and Installation can not be held on the same date, as it is necessary to receive an Installing Officers Warrant after the election. The warrant will be sent to the Post Commander Elect upon receipt of the REPORT OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS in Department Headquarters. Even if you elect the same Officers, you MUST send in the Report of Election of Officers.

3. Posts wishing to compete in the Department Community Service Contests must submit their

Recordbooks to the Department Headquarters NO LATER THAN APRIL 25, 2014. Reports must cover activities between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014.

4 If your Post has ANY questions concerning the bonding of Officers or employees, please

call Department Headquarters at 651-291-1757. You should NOT be calling the bonding company. Bonding applications should NOT be sent to the Bonding Company. (This only applies to Bonds obtained through Department Headquarters.)

5. Each Post is expected to set its own membership goal at 100 % with 5 % New and

Reinstated of your 2013 total and do its utmost to assist their District in achieving 100%. The goal set for Minnesota for March 31st is 50,000 members. Every Post Commander is asked to assist in reaching this goal by recruiting at least 5% new and reinstated members for his/her Post.

6. The Department of Minnesota will hold it's Department Convention in St. Cloud, June 4-8,

2014 and the National Convention will be in St Louis, MO July 19-23, 2014. 7. The State Bowling Tournament is in Alexandria, Post 936. April 5-6, 12-13, 26-27, 2014. 8. Post Commanders have received a copy of the requirements to achieve the title of All-State

Post Commander. Please check your records and start to build the points where they will do the most good. A requirement for All-State Post Commander is that you send a copy of your DD 214 and the following pages from your 2013-14 Leadership Guide "Officers Information" (page 2), "Welcome" (pages 3-8),"Early Planning and Calendars" (pages 10-23) as well as a completed All-State Post Commander's Questionnaire. (NOTE: For the 2013-2014 Membership Year, points will be given for attending the 2013 Officers Training School)

-OVER-General Orders 1 February 2014

9. Post Commanders are reminded that they must purchase 250 Poppies over last year to get the extra point for All-State Post Commander.

10. National By-Laws - Section 405-Conventions states: Each District shall hold an annual

District Convention for the purpose of electing District Officers and for the transaction of business, such Convention to be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than forty-five (45) days prior to the convening of the Department Convention.

11. The continued growth of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is dependent upon the establishment

of new Posts. Anyone interested in starting a new V.F.W. Post in their neighborhood or town should contact the Department Chief of Staff, in care of the V.F.W. State Headquarters, Rice Street Station, P.O. Box 17146, St. Paul, MN 55117.

12. On a daily basis we see the reintegration of Minnesota National Guardsmen, Reserves and

Active Duty Soldiers. All Posts should be in touch and working with the Family Readiness Groups (FRG) and local Guard, Reserves and Active Duty component units. If at all possible, your Post should institute an Adopt-a-Unit Program.

13. All Posts with Chartered Men’s Auxiliary Units are reminded that the Men’s Auxiliary is in

place to serve your Post. The Men’s Auxiliary has NO function beyond the Post level. Meeting at the District and Department levels are for informational purposes only.

14. The State Commander continues to enforce the removal of Post Commanders for failure to

attend two (2) consecutive District meetings. Additionally, Posts failing to transmit all Post Trustees of Audit (or missing two (2) consecutive Audits) will be in danger of having their Post Charter suspended.

BY ORDER OF: FRANK PRESFIELD State Commander Department of Minnesota, V.F.W.

OFFICIAL: James R. Hesselgrave Adjutant/Quartermaster

General Orders 2 February 2014

Department Website at Your Service We are always looking to list items of interest to our Members. If your Post has an event going on that you would like to share with our Membership, please email All the details (including a link your webpage or a copy of the flyer if you do not have a webpage) to our Webpage Manager at [email protected] Your event information will be posted on the Current Events Page as well as our Post Events & Help Wanted Page… so let us know what you’re up to!

Change of Email Address or Mailing Address: To assure that you and all Post Officers always receive all of the important Department Communications, please be sure to promptly submit any email, home address and phone changes to Department Headquarters.

MORE…. Full Page Bulletins in THIS General Orders

• ASPC Legislative Letter • Commander’s Testimonial Form • BentStar Golf Tournament • Hockey Ad Flyer • 2014 Priority Goals Brochure • Convention Housing Form • Community Service Recordbook

Contest & Form

• Publications Contest Form • Bus Safety Entry Form • Fishing Event • State Cribbage Tournament • Bowling Tournament Flyer • Youth Bowling Tournament Flyer • Scout of the Year Application • Youth Activities Report & Roster • Tom Hanson Retirement Flyer

GO TO

www.vfw.mn.state.us

VFW Resources Available at our website!

GENERAL SITE ACCESS: Convention: Housing Form Schedule Book Advertising Form Other: Youth

Program Info Calendars & Events

Post Locations

PASSWORD ACCESS ON ‘POST RESOURCES’: Reports Community Service

Report & Order Form Poppy Report & Order Form

Quartermaster Forms Membership Materials

ROSTER

CORRECTIONS

FIFTH DISTRICT POST 5247: Adjutant New Address: Larry Gebur, 1184 8th Street, Dawson, MN

56232

SIXTH DISTRICT POST 1825: Cmdr New Address: Osvaldo Carbajal, 603 Hudson St, Paynesville

56362-1419

AMERICANISM

Greetings Comrades: Mid Winter Conference was a Blast. Now we have to hunker down and continue the march and participate in the VFW programs. Loyalty day is our next big event and I hope all of the Posts participate in this event. I would like to ask the District and Post Chairman to send me something on your loyalty day program. I am putting together a report for our National Chairman so that they can give a report at the National Convention. Yours in Comradeship

~Submitted by Chad Solheid, Americanism Chair


TEACHER OF THE

YEAR

This year we had some excellent Teacher candidates. The final judging was very intense and the competition keen. I want to thank each of the posts who submitted candidates and all of the District judges who sent in the winners and endured all of the paperwork and reports necessary to keep Department and our big brothers at National happy. I hope all of you get the chance to meet the winning teachers at our Mid‐Winter banquet. Thanks for your participation in this fine program. Here are the names of the Department winners and the Posts who nominated them:

WINNING TEACHERS AT DEPARTMENT LEVEL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K-5 Peggy Skon

Big Woods Elementary School St. Michael, Minnesota 55376

Nominated by Post 3915 Brooklyn Park, MN

7TH District

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 Laura McGowan

Brooklyn Junior High School Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Nominated by Post 217

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 7th District

HIGH SCHOOL 9-12 Dr. W. Gregory Olson

Dover-Eyota High School Eyota, Mn 55934

Nominated by Post 8980 Stewartville, MN 55976

1st District

~Submitted by Jeffrey Jarosz, Teacher of the Year Chair

ARMED FORCES

SERVICE CENTER

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.

It is hard to decide where your donations should go, but we 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

If your VFW Post has not yet ordered Poppies – Now is the time to get Poppies ordered so you can

start planning for your May Buddy Poppy Days.

Upcoming Poppy Dates: Buddy Poppy Card Promotion runs Friday April 18th through Sunday April 27th after which they may be sold right up until Buddy Poppy Day. Promote our Buddy Poppy program. Now is the time to get out to the public and make them aware of the program and its purpose. Use your local media to get the word out. Buddy Poppy day is Noon Friday May 16th through Saturday May 17th.

~Submitted by James Rowe, Buddy Poppy Chair

COMMANDER’S

PROJECT

Update from the Mid‐Winter Dept of MN VFW Conference:

At the Mid‐Winter Banquet the Commanders Project BentStar took in over $8000 in the parade of checks received by Commander Frank Presfield, I thank all the Post and Auxiliary for making a contribution to the program but with only 6 months left the work is far from finished. Please go back to the Post and see if you can contribute to bring back our MIAs, even if it is ONE at a time. At the Mid‐Winter Conference Co‐Chairmen sold the Last Flight Home Commanders Project T‐Shirts at $15, and the newly released book “Vanished”. If any Post is interested in selling T‐shirts or books please contact me. The big fund raiser will be the BentStar Golf Tournament at Columbia Golf course on June 3, 2014, need 144 golfers so please go to Dept of MN VFW general orders for flyer information or contact Ed Eibon or Don Douglas. Also needed are sponsorship of a golf hole, at present we have 7of the 18 spoken for and are still looking for 12 more, the cost is $500 or $250 for dual sponsorship of a golf hole. We also will be raffling off two prints of Flight 453 one at Dept VFW convention in June and the second at BentStar golf tournament. All monies received goes to the BenStar Project. Thank you for contributions at Mid‐Winter from Post #7, Auxiliary Post 141, Post #1639, Post #1782, Post #295, Post #6690, Post#4452, Post #1782, Keep Zimmer Men’s Auxiliary, Cottage Grove Post, Post #4114, Post #724, Post #7902, Post #612, Post #3723, Post #428, Post#950, Post #4847, Auxiliary #141, VFW District #2, Mn Color Guard, Mn Vikings, Grand of MN Cooties. Please go to Commanders Project on the Dept of MN web site for information on contributing funds. Questions please contact us.

~Submitted by Commanders Project Co-Chairmen: Ed Eibon H 952-943-2921 C 952-201-3904 Email: [email protected]

Don Douglas C 218-591-5727 Email: [email protected]


COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

THANK YOU To all the Posts that help make the Department

100% prior to Mid-Winter

As a reminder please submit only One (1) Community Service Report

Please combine your Post and Auxiliary

Do not report more than one (1) month on the same Community Service Form.

As a reminder if your Post or Auxiliary sold Raffle Calendars this is considered community service, the funds received will be used to support your local VFW and Auxiliary Programs. DO NOT report the funds received only claim the number of members and hours selling the Calendars.

It’s hard to believe that our Community Service year is slowly coming to an end.

~Submitted by Duane Hermanson, Community Service Chair

HISTORIAN

Books are due to Department by April 25, 2014 Are you ready?

Look for the Contest Guidelines in this General Orders.

These books are a great way to detail the history of your Post!

~Submitted by Don Heuer, Historian

MEMBERSHIP

Hello Veterans, I hope you all had a great Holiday and safe New Year! The membership year is only half over. We have had our holiday break and now it’s time you get back on the membership trail. As of Jan. 27th:

The 4th District is in 1st Place at 95.75%. The 3rd is right behind them at 94.54%. Followed by the 1st District at

94.24%. The 5th and 6th District are tied at 94.33%.

Great job by all of these Districts. Its looks to be shaping up for a good race for the next six months of our membership year. You will continue to receive the unpaid members lists for the rest of the year. Be sure to work these lists monthly and I’m sure you will be successful in your membership drives. There are still a lot of eligible candidates out there and many of them only need to be asked to join. A good tool to use to peak their interest toward membership in our organization is all the talk going on in Washington D.C. about the financial cuts that will be affecting our veterans. Be sure to explain to them about the need of strength in numbers to influence our politicians and the participation by our organization in the policy making by our lawmakers in Congress. Keep up the good work and remember to call at anytime if you would like some help. We are here for you! Yours in Comradeship,

~Submitted by Gary Anderson, Membership Chair


LEGISLATIVE

Veterans Day on the Hill Date TBD

(February 2014?) Please watch your email

(and GOs if time allows)

At the Minnesota State Capital

All are invited to attend (including Auxiliary Members)…

Wear your V.F.W. Cap and show your support for Veterans Legislation!

MEN’S AUXILIARY

VFW MEN’S AUXILIARY YOU NEED ONLY 25 MEMBERS TO OBTAIN A CHARTER

ELIGIBILITY HUSBANDS OF VETS, WIDOWERS OF VETS, FATHERS OF VETS

GRANDFATHERS OF VETS, SONS OF VETS, GRANDSONS OF VETS BROTHERS AND HALF BROTHERS OF VETS. ALL VETS WOULD

HAVE TO HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE VFW.

PROCEDURE AT YOUR NEXT MEETING YOU NEED TO GET A

2/3 VOTE FROM THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP TO START A MEN’S AUX. SEND A COPY OF THE MINUTES TO

VFW DEPT OF MN. AND THEY WILL SEND YOU A STARTER KIT.

Your STORY… LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR AUX. IS DOING, WE WOULD

LOVE TO SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES

VISIT THE MEN’S AUX. PAGE ON THE STATE WEB.

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

PUBLICATIONS

Dear editors, The time draws near when the Publications for the year will close. Please enter the Department contest, the deadline is at the end of the first week in March 2014.

Please, do not let the size of your post deter you from entering. Send in your two best newsletters for the calendar year 2013(Jan-Dec).

Remember that some years we could not give some awards at the convention, because there were not enough entries in the various categories. My best wishes to all entrants,

~Submitted by Don Heuer, Publications ChairGeneral Orders 7 February 2014

SAFTEY

There is still time to submit entries for the

Bus Driver of the Year… Due to District by February 15, 2014 and

Due to Department Headquarters not later than March 1, 2014

All Safety Awards will be presented at the June Convention in St Cloud.

SCOUTING

Scouting and the VFW

It is time to get to work and find those scouts who have attained the rank of Eagle or Girl Scout Gold. Send in their application to me at 502‐31st Street NW Austin, MN 55912. You can have them e‐mail them to me also at [email protected]. I am hoping that all applications will be changed to electronic but for now just get the applications in. The deadline to the Post is March 1st. Applications need to be to me by April 1st. Please have them read the application and complete it fully. Thanks so much for your help in this scholarship program.

~Submitted by Sue Register, Scouting Chair507-219-6388 [email protected]

VETERANS ACTIVITIES

Archery ...............Open for 2014 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)

Bean bag...............2014 Chaska Post #1791 to Host TBA

Cribbage ...........March 15th, 2014 9 AM Owatonna Post #3723 (Owatonna will host 2015)

Fishing ..................March 1st, 2014 Gilbert Post #44556 ICE FISHING CONTEST: LAKE ORE-BE-GONE

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

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

Military Rifle Match.......Dilworth Post #1223 TBA ** To be held when Ammunition becomes available**

Trap shooting……..Open 2014 and beyond

Pistol comp.............2014 Brainerd Post #1647 to Host TBA *************************************************************************

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

CONGRATUALTIONS!

Department Patriot’s Pen Winner Ashley Etter

8th Grade at Sebeka Public School Sponsored by 6th Dist. Post #3922 in Wadena

Department Voice of Democracy Winners 1st Place

Kallie Zieman 12th Grade, Jefferson High School

Sponsored by 5th Dist. Post & Aux. #936 in Alexandria

2nd Place Ali Saueressig

11th Grade at Chisago Lakes High School Sponsored by 7th Dist. Post & Aux. #7267 in Lindstrom

3rd Place Sawyer Helgeson

11th Grade at Westbrook Walnut Grove Sponsored by 2nd Dist. Post & Aux. #5098 in Westbrook

4th Place Mick Ditlevson

12th Grade at Owatonna Senior High Sponsored by 1st Dist Post & Aux. #3723 in Owatonna

Runners Up

(In No Particular Order)

Nicholas Antony 9th Grade at Canby High School

Sponsored by 3rd Dist. Post & Aux. #117 in Canby

Frankie Floeder 10th Grade at Mounds View High School

Sponsored by 4th Dist. Post & Aux. #724 in New Brighton

Bailey Ylimieni 12th Grade at Menahga High School

Sponsored by 6th Dist. Post & Aux. #6206 in Menahga

Molly Deatherage 11th Grade at Northwoods

Sponsored by 8th Dist. VFW Post & Aux. #1757 in Cook

Austin Noyes 12th Grade at Park Christian School

Sponsored by 9th Dist. Post & Aux. #1223 in Dilworth


YOUTH ACTIVITIES

As we head into 2014, it will be time to start looking at your Reporting for the year. Included in this General Orders is the Youth Activities Report Form.

Please be aware of the 'criteria' for the Youth awards so that you know what you need to do for consideration of an award:

• First, the report needs to be sent to their respective District chairman on the report form supplied to the Commanders

• Second, the end of year report must be submitted in a timely manner,prior to April 15.

• Third, judges consider the number of youth that were in the report. • Fourth, the variety of the donations are considered.

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NEW!! 1st Annual YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP SINGLES

BOWLING TOURNAMENT: April 5-6, 11-12, 25-26, 2014

(Same Time as Veterans Activity Bowling Tournament) Alexandria Post & Auxiliary #936

HOCKEY: 2014 –Fergus Falls Post #612 – March 28-30

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

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 Rick Bugbee, Youth Activities Chair


NOTICE TO ALL V.F.W. POST COMMANDERS

Outline to follow when contacting your: 1) U.S. Representative 2) U.S. Senators (2) 3) State Representative 4) State Senator IF YOU CONTACT ALL FIVE (5) OF THE ABOVE LISTED PEOPLE, YOU WILL RECEIVE THREE (3) POINTS TOWARDS YOUR ALL-STATE COMMANDER’S POINTS. A COPY OF YOUR LETTERS MUST BE SENT TO DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, ATTENTION: AL LOEHR AND YOU SHOULD KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR COMMANDER’S BOOK. Be sure you know what House District, Senate District and Congressional District you live in. Boundaries have changed due to recent census. Write a letter to each of the above and make a short introduction of who you are: name, title, Post number and Post address. Outline some of the programs your Post is actively involved in. Ask for the opportunity to meet with them. Invite them to a Post meeting or a Post function. Ask to be put on their mailing list to keep you informed of any Legislation that involves Veterans and their entitlements. ALSO CONTACT YOUR MAYOR AND TOWN BOARD CHAIRMAN - they need to know what your Post is doing for the community. Invite them to Post functions. Be sure and have articles printed in your local newspapers that will let the community know all the good things the V.F.W. does.


March 29, 2014

Department Commander’s Testimonial Dinner

Social Hour 6:00 pm/Dinner 7:00 pm

Come join Commander Frank at Jack & Jims in Duelm. Duelm is located 10 minutes east of St. Cloud off Hwy 95

Buffet Style Dinner Caesar Salad

Prime Rib and Chicken Parmesan Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Vegetable Blend Cucumber Salad and Macaroni Salad

Dinner rolls& butter, coffee, tea, and milk $25.00

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Please make your checks payable to VFW Post 4847, earmarked “Commander’s Testimonial Dinner”. Mail to:Tom Vogel, 104 Franklin Ave. NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304, Deadline: 3/21/14 Name:_____________________ # of Tickets:___ x $25.00=________


Hotel Accommodations

If you feel the need for a hotel/motel for Saturday evening, these are hotels/motels in the surrounding area. Country Inn & Suites 120 7th Avenue SE Intersection of MN Hwy 23 and US Hwy 10 St Cloud, MN 56304 (320) 252-8282 Americinn 910 S Rum River Dr Princeton, MN 55371 (763) 389-9312 Super 8 13804 1st St Becker, MN 55308 (763) 262-8880 Americas Best Value Inn 945 State Highway 24 Clearwater, MN 55320 (320) 558-2221 Driving Directions from St. Cloud MN-23 E/State Hwy 23 E

5.8 mi

4. Turn right onto MN-95 E/15th St NE Continue to follow MN-95 E

5.2 mi 5. Turn right onto 105th Ave NE/Benton County 23

1.0 mi

6. Turn left onto Co Rd 48/Duelm Rd NE Destination will be on the left

0.5 mi Duelm, MN 56329


BentStar GOLF Tournament Fundraiser

Location: Columbia Golf Course 3300 Central Avenue Northeast, MPLS MN 55418 Phone (612) 789-2627 Date: June 3, 2014 Time: 10.30A.M. Shot Gun Start: Best Ball Cost $125.00 Per Player Check should be made payable to Ballentine VFW #246 DEPT OF MN VFW COMMANDERS PROJECT Players 1. 2. 3. 4. After Golf, Food, Beverages, Prizes, Auction, at Columbia Golf Course Clubhouse. Send entry form and check to Ed Eibon 10294 Winter Pl, Eden Prairie MN 55347. Any Questions call Ed at 952-943-2921or email [email protected]

Entry deadline: May 2, 2014

The BentStar Project is an IRS tax-exempt organization 450512575, we are also eligible for donations through the Combined Federal Campaign, #64057 BentStar Project, Limited POW/MIAs, searching for and finding the 83,000 Missing in Action from USA battles around the globe. One by one bringing home our heroes.

DEPARTMENT OF MN VFW COMMANDER FRANK PRESFIELD

PROJECT BENTSTAR FINDING MIAs


59th Minnesota VFW State Bantam Hockey

Tournament Booklet

The 2013 Minnesota State Bantam Hockey Tournament will be held in Fergus Falls, MN hosted by Post 612 on March 28-30, 2014.

The deadline for advertisement is March 1, 2014

We are offering several very affordable opportunities to advertise your VFW in our

2014 State Hockey Program. You can purchase a Full page,

Half Page, one-fourth page, one-eighth page, or if you

want to only have an ad with two lines, a one-sixteenth

page is for you. We want camera ready ads

for the larger sizes.

This booklet will contain pictures of District teams and

names of players.

Send copy & Check to:

VFW Post 612 Attn: Hockey Advertising 420 East Washington Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Make checks payable to:

VFW 612 Hockey Advertising

Direct Questions to: Rick Bugbee

Email address:

[email protected]

Telephone: 218-998-3517

NOTE!

Full Page

7 ½ X 10 (Copy area) Only $150

(original Photos/Graphics and ad copy)

Half Page Only $80


Quarter Page Only $45


Eighth Page Only $25


Sixteenth Page Only $15

(2 Lines Max.)


www.vfw.org

Help us ensure that an adequate VA system will be there for the millions of current and future veterans.

When you visit your congressional representatives, please stress that these are the issues we will be fighting for in the 113th Congress. These goals reflect the resolutions passed and supported by the men and women of the VFW and our Auxiliaries. To find out who your congressional representatives are, visit the VFW website at www.vfw.org and click on the “VFW in DC” Action Corps link.

Ensure that these Priority Goals are enacted. Signup today for the VFW’s legislative e-newsletter at www.vfw.org/weekly and follow the Capitol Hill blog at www.thevfw.blogspot.com

Washington Office200 Maryland Avenue, N.E.Washington, D.C. 20002

Tel.(202)543-2239Fax (202)543-0961

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Kansas City, MO 64111Tel. (816)756-3390Fax (816)968-1199

Support today’s veterans & military

Play a rolein the process

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Provide sufficient, timely and predictable funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs.Pass full Advance Appropriations for VA to ensure future budget battles have no impact on the delivery of care and services to veterans.Find a workable solution to budget sequestration to guarantee VA total exemption and to ensure defense funding supports Quality of Life programs for service members and families, training and readiness, troop end strength and equipment needs.

Improve access to VA care and reduce wait times – especially for specialty care – by fully implementing an updated appointment-making policy. Expand the use of connected health services like telehealth and MyHealtheVet, to provide rural veterans with well-coordinated care options.Urge Congress to provide oversight of VA mental health care to determine whether more providers are needed, and that the care being provided is well-coordinated and effective.Continue to improve gender-specific services for women veterans, to include appropriate counseling and care for those who were victims of military sexual trauma.Authorize VA to receive reimbursement for care provided to Medicare eligible veterans.Address the national crisis of suicide among service members and veterans by ensuring proper funding for DOD and VA suicide and crisis awareness programs.Strengthen mental health, employment counseling, substance abuse, and peer support programs to provide effective treatments for those at risk of suicide and homelessness among veterans.

Oversee the measures being implemented to reduce VBA’s total benefit claims backlog while improving the overall quality and timeliness of ratings decisions.Enhance training to improve the skills and knowledge of VA employees.

Ensure claims processors meet and exceed accountability and accuracy standards.

Demand the creation and implementation of one integrated electronic medical and service record that is easily accessible for veterans, the military and VA.Ensure the military’s ongoing implementation of its newest Transition Assistance Program offers quality information for all transitioning service members, and that all relevant government agencies and veterans’ service organizations continue to serve as partners in the transition process. Promote the use of secure and uniform online portals, like eBenefits, that veterans can apply for to access critical benefits and services, as well as pertinent military and VA records.Require Congress to provide proper oversight of agencies that administer grant per diem funding and ensure permanent housing solutions are available for all homeless veterans – especially veterans with children.

Ensure that military-trained professionals receive the proper licenses, credentials or academic credit to allow them to transition into similar civilian careers after military service. Protect the integrity of earned educational benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Military Tuition Assistance.Ensure veterans have access to a quality, cost-effective education and that veterans are well informed of all post-service educational options. Work to improve federal programs designed to help veterans find and retain quality post-military careers. Hold the federal government accountable for its obligation to hire veterans and do business with veteran entrepreneurs.

Fully support U.S. troops and their mission to prosecute the war on terrorism, as well as to protect our nation’s citizens and interests around the world.

Halt the development and/or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction while continuing to develop and deploy a ballistic missile defense system to protect the U.S. and our allies.Secure America’s borders from all threats, foreign and domestic, and identify and deport illegal aliens who commit crimes.

Oppose all proposals to change the current military retirement program or increase TRICARE enrollment fees and copayments on military retirees and military families.Protect Quality of Life programs for active duty and Reserve Component service members and their families. Support full concurrent receipt of military retirement pay and VA disability compensation without offset, and regardless of the rating percentage.Support efforts to lower the Reserve Component retirement pay age to 55, and to correct the FY 2008 NDAA retirement pay provision to retroactively grant early retirement credit to all Reserve Component members who were activated in support of contingency operations from 9/11 forward.Provide the DD Form 214 to all Reserve Component members who separate or retire under conditions other than dishonorable.Eliminate the SBP/DIC offset.

Achieve the fullest possible accounting of U.S. military personnel missing from all wars. Ensure the U.S. government keeps the POW/MIA issue elevated as a national priority.Urge the President and Congress to fully fund all organizations involved in the Full Accounting Mission, and to protect the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command budget from being redirected by U.S. Pacific Command or reduced by the Department of Defense, and fully support the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs.

Budget

VA Health Care

Transition Assistance

Education & Employment

Military Quality of Life

POW/MIA

Defense/Homeland Security

VA Compensation & Benefits


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


Year:

Title:

1Describe:

Hours $ 2

Describe:

Hours $ 3

Describe:

Hours $ 4

Describe:

Hours $ 5

Describe:

Hours $ 6

Describe:

Hours $ Hours Amount

7Describe:

Hours $ 8

Describe:

Hours $ 9

Describe:

Hours $

YEAR

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 #

# Members:MONTH

Loyalty, Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor, Veterans Day

# Members:Other Americanism Projects

# Members:

B. SAFETY:

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

Pedestrian Safety

# Members:Recreational Safety

Flag Presentation or Education

Distribution of Literature

Drug Awareness # Members:

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

PREPARED Phone #:

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

# Members:

# Members:

# Members:

# Members:

CAT A # Members


10Describe:

Hours $ 11

Describe:

Hours $ 12

Describe:


13Describe:

Hours $ 14

Describe:

Hours $ 15

Describe:

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:

# Members:

E. YOUTHSports Organizations

CAT C # Members

Other Aid & Other Projects # Members:

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 D # Members

CAT B # 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

X $75 X $.14 $ - $ -

Line 27 Line 27 Line 25 Line 27 Line 26

252627

PLEASE RETURN TO:

Revised 5/20/13

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.

# Members:

27 below.

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

Add Total above to:

COLUMN TOTALS:DOLLAR VALUES:

To be added to 25, 26 and

F. HOSPITAL/ BLOOD:

# Members:

MONTH

St Paul, MN 55117Rice Street Station- PO Box 17146

# Members

Community Service Duane Hermanson

CAT E # Members

Youth Essay

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.


VFW COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES RECORD BOOK CONTEST

Post will compete with other Posts of similar size. Divisions for competition are as follows: DIVISION I - Posts with less than 250 members DIVISION II - Posts with 251 to 750 members DIVISION III - Posts with 751 or more members Division will be determined by the total members reported by National Headquarters from the prior year on June 30, 2013. Community Activities record books are permanent records of one year’s community service work. After the contests they may be put to practical use in promoting membership, proof of charity expenditures, and display to the community.

CONTEST GUIDELINES

1. Record books should contain community service projects that are completed during the period April 1 through the following March 31.

2. BOOK SIZE: Should be no larger 12 by 16 inches nor more than three inches thick. Make two or more volumes if thicker

than three inches. Number each volume, e.g., Volume I; Volume II, etc. 3. FASTENER and COVER: If books have metal posts, steel is preferable to brass or aluminum. If covers have decal’s, place

self-adhesive clear plastic over the decal’s so they will not be damaged during shipping and handling. Please use superior quality page dividers and index tabbing; the extensive handling that the record books experience must be considered.

4. CLIPPINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS: Show dates and captions. Include supporting information. 5. ACCOUNTING OF EXPENSES: In a brief statement show how money was spent for each category (one to two pages at

the most for each category), 6. ARRANGEMENT OF BOOK: Enter each project by category. (Chronological or month by month listing makes your entry

more difficult for the judges to evaluate.) 7. ENTRY FORM: Complete and fasten inside front cover of volume one. 8. MAIL OR SHIP RECORD BOOK ENTRY FOR THE DEPARTMENT CONTEST to Department Headquarters.

PREPARING A RECORD BOOK Posts and Auxiliaries carry on many projects which are of public service. The best way to tell the story of your Post and Auxil-iary’s work in the community is through a Community Activity record book that contains evidence of the many projects and pro-grams your Post and Auxiliary perform. From the respective sections of the Community Service Recordbook, the following pro-grams will be judged: Americanism, Youth Activities and Safety. There will NO LONGER be separate Recordbook Con-tests for Americanism, Youth Activities and Safety. The contents of your record book should be so arranged and in such detail that it tells the story of each project, clearly and completely, to those who may read and judge it. Posts and Auxiliaries should combine their community activity programs into one book or one set of books. The Post and its Auxiliary are judged as a unit. Creditable community service projects will usually fit into one or more of the categories that are listed in the Community Activi-ties guide booklet. Select and list each project in only ONE category. DO NOT duplicate. Remember, compile your book so the judges can easily read and evaluate the facts. Do not assume the judges are familiar with your Post or area. In other words, make your record book as complete as possible for it must “tell the story” of your com-munity service. Attach all entries in the book securely, Make bindings strong and yet flexible so the books may be opened easily and fully. In-dex or summarize the activities and projects that are included in the book. The index or summary should be placed in front of the record book or at the front of each category or section. Apply titles or captions to photos, and datelines to newspaper clip-pings. General Orders 22 February 2014

The entry form provides vital information to the Department judges concerning the number of members in your Post; the number of projects you have completed; the number of people who have benefited; the amount of money and time that has been spent (both Post and Auxiliary) and the size of your community. Top winners in Department judging are those Posts and Auxiliaries who have performed, recorded, and entered evidence of their community activities.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE IN DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

BY APRIL 25, 2014

WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW and WHY are very important words in telling any story. By answering these questions you will help yourself in preparing an award winning record book. Consistent winners start early in gathering data to place in the record book. They maintain a file of newspaper clippings, pic-tures, photo copies, etc. If you live in an area where it is difficult to obtain newspaper articles of your Post or Auxiliary’s community activities, keep a camera handy. ONE PICTURE CAN REPLACE A LOT OF WORDS. Record books are judged solely on the contents of the community service projects that are reported. It is not necessary to prepare an expensive or costly book. Record books are judged by their contents and not by their cover.

EVALUATING A RECORDBOOK Listed on the check sheets are the principal categories which are found in the Community Activity Guide booklet. Each cate-gory is further subdivided into additional subheadings. Each record book is evaluated thoroughly. A detailed study is made of the entries therein. Each creditable activity or project is recorded and scored. Points are given for each acceptable project that is reported. Several factors determine the point value that is awarded each project. They include (1) the extent to which the project is developed; (2) the effort, time and funds that have been expended; (3) the completeness or detail in which the project has been described and (4) the number of non-affiliated persons who have benefited by the project. When all of the projects have been evaluated and recorded on the check sheet, the points are then totaled to establish the final rating of the record book. Sometimes entries are re-examined several times to make certain they have been properly evaluated.

CATEGORIES FOR RECORDING PROJECTS The Community Activities Program is divided into SIX general categories: (1) AMERICANISM & COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; (2) SAFETY; (3) AID TO OTHERS; (4) SCHOOL AND CHURCH ASSISTANCE; (5) YOUTH AND VOICE OF DEMOCRACY; 6) HOSPITAL/BLOOD. Your Community Service Recordbook SHOULD be put to-gether in this order. When making up a record book it is advisable to group your projects and programs into one of the above categories. If a project qualifies for more than one category, select and list it under one category. It will be given credit, regardless of whether it is listed under the proper category. For example: Lite-a-Bike could be listed under categories one (Safety) or five (Youth and Voice of Democracy). Do not duplicate your efforts by placing them in each of the categories. Remember, when compiling your community service record book you are telling a story of your work to judges who generally are not familiar with your efforts or community. The easier it is for the judges to read the facts, the easier it is for them to evaluate your work. Remember, also if you enter your record book in other competitions, the judges will be less likely to know about the VFW Community Activities Program. Just like composing a good letter, let your record book present the story so there will be no misunderstanding. There will be two Posts in our Department that will be selected as one of the National Outstanding Community Ser-vice Posts. The award includes a plaque inscribed with the name of the VFW Post and it’s Ladies Auxiliary (if appli-cable), a $600 stipend to cover part of the 2013-2014 Post Commander’s expenses to the National Convention and publication of the Post’s name in the Convention program booklet.

11/13 General Orders 23 February 2014

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RECORD BOOK: APRIL 25, 2014 1. This form must be filled in and attached to the inside cover of the Community Activities Record Book that

your Post enters in the Department Community Activities Record Book Contest. 2. Be sure to provide the name, address and zip code of the person to whom the Record Book should be

returned following the judging. (We prefer to use United Parcel Service, so please provide a mailing address that is not a Post Office Box. Prompt delivery is more certain when made to a street address.)

3. This form must be signed by the Post Commander. Send your entry: Department of MN, VFW Department of MN, VFW

Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146 20 W 12th St. St. Paul, MN 55117 St. Paul, MN 55155

Post No. City State Total Projects Total Hours Total Funds Since 4/1/13 (Volunteered) Used/Donated Total Post Total Auxiliary City Members as of 6/30/13 Members as of 6/30/13 Population

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES CHAIRMEN:

Post Auxiliary (name of Chairman) (name of Chairman)

JUDGES, NOTE THE FOLLOWING LEADING PROJECTS:

Category 1: (Amer. & Coop) Page ,

Category 2: (Safety) Page ,

Category 3: (Aid to Others) Page ,

Category 4: (School/Church) Page ,

Category 5: (VOD & Youth) Page ,

Category 6: (Hospital/Blood) Page ,

Signature -Post Commander:

Post Commander's Name (print) :

Address:

City: State: Zip:

By United States Postal Service By UPS

Community Activities Record Book Entry Form 2013-2014

Return Record Book to: (for United Parcel Service delivery, if possible) Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:


2013 – 2014 ANNUAL PUBLICATIONS CONTEST

DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

OF THE UNITED STATES

For more information on the 2013-2014 Post and District Publications Contest: contact Don Heuer, Department Publications and Public Relations Chair. Phone: 952-217-3429 or 612-418-6364, e-mail: [email protected].

The 2013-2014 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and District Publications Contest recognizes excellence in Post and District publications. Entries will be judged on content, design, pictures and graphics (where relevant), and overall quality. Awards will be presented to the winners at the Department Convention and will include a Sweepstakes Award to the best overall publication.

Any Minnesota VFW Post or District that regularly publishes a newspaper or newsletter for its members may enter. Awards will be presented for first, second, and honorable mention, if judged applicable, to the winners. Entries will be judged by Membership Category - 99 and less; 100-179; and 180 or more. If your Post has a web site, it must be recognized by the Department of Minnesota and listed as such in the Department's list of Posts. The web site should be easy to access, please keep it up to date as well as informative for your members. We will be searching through the web sites from time to time throughout the year.

Please submit your entries early. Deadline is March 9, 2014. Send your two (2) best issues, printed between January, 2013 and December, 2013. Place your entry in a 9 X 12 envelope and clearly identify it by writing “Publications Contest” on the outside. Include your return address and enclose the completed form below.

MAIL TO: Don Heuer, Chair Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Publications and Public Relations Rice St Station - PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117

Entries will NOT be returned, and the judges’ decisions will be final ***************************************************************************************************************

ENCLOSE THIS FORM WITH YOUR POST/DISTRICT ENTRY!

POST/DISTRICT # COMMANDER’S NAME

ADDRESS Phone

EDITOR’S NAME ADDRESS Phone

NAME OF PUBLICATION ___________________________________________________

CATEGORIES:

POSTS: SMALL (99 or Fewer) MEDIUM (100-179) LARGE (180 or more)

DISTRICTS: SMALL (1,299 or less) MEDIUM (1,300-2,099) LARGE (2,100 or more)

Membership total ______________________


SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AWARD UPDATED 12/18/13

DIRECTIONS: Each VFW Post/Auxiliary may nominate one (1) School Bus Driver for the Safe

Student Transportation Award by completing this form. NOTE NEW DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014 Candidate applications must be the hands of the Department Chairman Don Nix for judging no later than this date. Send Entries to: Dept of MN Veterans of Foreign Wars Attn: Safety Chair Rice Street Station PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117 Post/Auxiliary sponsoring nomination # VFW District #

Post/Auxiliary Commander/President Signature

Post/Auxiliary Safety Chairman Date

School Bus Driver's name School

Bus Driver’s Address:

The following questions are to be completed by Driver's Supervisor. I (Print Supervisors Name)

acknowledge and attest to accuracy of the following information for this school bus driver

(Print Name)

1. Is Bus Driver's drivers license current ( yes or no) 2. Minnesota Law requires school bus drivers to undergo a criminal history background investigation.

Are the background check results for this person on file?

3. Total number of years of driving school bus.

4. Lifetime total number of "chargeable accidents" that occurred while driving a bus (Driver cited/fined)

5. Lifetime total number of "moving violations" that occurred while driving a bus. (Driver cited/fined)

6. Is person currently a school bus driver?

7. Present route's miles driven (total, round trip per day)

8. Present route's number of children transported on a average day. (calculate each student only once)

9. Average number of minutes driven per daily morning route?

10. Average number of minutes driven per daily evening route?

-MORE- 11. Number of extra-curricular bus trips in an average month (calculate each game or field trip as one). 12. Total number of years that I have supervised this person

Supervisor's Signature Date General Orders 26 February 2014

THIS PORTION OF THE APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Safety Award is to acknowledge and honor the services and contributions that school bus drivers selflessly provide for the safety, care, well being of our children. The Veterans of Foreign Wars provide local awards. From among the local awards winners, one top winner is then selected in each of the nine (9) VFW Districts. One State Winner is then selected and honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at their State Convention in June 2014.

DIRECTIONS: As a School principal, please write a brief letter of reference on behalf of the local candidate that attests to this candidate's character and devotion to the service and well being of school children. Please include specific examples. The information may be written in the space below (signed/dated) or you may choose to attach a letter. (Please sign and date) SCHOOL NAME PRINCIPAL'S NAME DATE


ANNUAL VFW STATE CRIBBAGE

TOURNAMENT OWATONNA, MN

15 MARCH 2014

Starting time 9:00 AM

Entry Name: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________

COME AND JOIN THE FUN AND COMRADERIE WITH YOUR VFW

COMRADES. MUST BE A PAID-UP MEMBER OF THE POST OR AUXILLARY (MENS

OR WOMENS).

PLEASE CALL MIKE MEYER

TO SIGN UP OR SEND THIS REGISTERATION TO 527 GLENDALE ST OWATONNA, MN 55060

CELL: (507) 363-2046



melody

Bolwing Dates

Hosted by: VFW Post 936 and Auxiliary

Divisions 12 & Under Boys 12 & Under Girls 13 & Over Boys 13 & Over Girls

Entry Fee $15

April 5-6, 11-12, 25-26

Saturday Shifts

11:20am, 1:40pm, 4:45 pm

Sunday Shifts 10:35am, 12:55pm

(We reserve the right to add additional dates to this tournament if entries warrant.)

Tournament is open to all bowlers up to age 18. Bowlers must have a USBC certified average from the 2013-14 season. Bowl with this years high average of 12 games or more. Handicap is 90% of 220. Divisions based on age as of April 1, 2014. Age verification may be requested. Bowl as often as you like, only cash once. Scholarships awarded in each division. Payback will be 1:5

For Reservations Contact: Garden Center Lanes

115 30th Ave E, PO Box 1117, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-6565 or 800-657-3294


Scout of the Year Scholarships Annually, the Veterans of Foreign Wars recognizes four individuals: Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture Silver Award recipients and Sea Scout Quartermasters who have risen above their peers in exemplifying the exceptional qualities of that rank with the following:

$5,000 1st place scholarship $3,000 2nd place scholarship $1,000 3rd place scholarship

. To be eligible for the award, the candidate must: • Be a registered, active member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship. • Be the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Gold Award, Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. • Have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, Scouting and community. • Have reached his or her 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified. A Scout may enter through only one VFW Post. A local Post can be identified by zip code at www.vfw.org. Deadline for entries: March 1 — Entry to the Post. April 1 — Submission to Department Scouting Team member from Post. May 1 — Submission to national organization from Department Scouting Team member. Candidate entry forms are available from your Department Scouting Team member or by calling 816- 756-3390, ext.220. or at www.vfw.org Required Documentation The following documentation should be attached to the candidate’s entry form:

Photograph of the Scout in correct, complete uniform for their current rank.

Section A: High School Participation Record

— a single page, one side resume of the candidate’s high school activities indicating academic achievement, offices held, honors received and significant participation in other activities.

Section B: Scouting Record — maximum of

three pages, one side only, listing of all Scouting participation beginning with Cub Scouts - years of participation, unit numbers and sponsors. Also include when Eagle, Gold, Silver or Quartermaster Award was received and Palms. Identify leadership positions held at all levels, participation in Scouting activities (jamborees, Order of the Arrow conferences, etc.) and the candidate’s Eagle Scout, Gold Award, Venture Silver or Sea Scout Quartermaster Project.

Section C: Community Service Record — a

single page, one side resume listing participation in community and religious service organizations (excluding Scouting and school), noting leadership positions held and any recognition received.

Section D: Letters of Recommendation — A

maximum of five letters, two pages each max. will be judged. The five letters must include one each from a school, community and a Scout leader. The two additional letters should be from members of the local community who have special knowledge of the candidate’s abilities/accomplishments.

Completed Entry Form – submitted to a local

VFW Post. Local Posts can be identified via zip code at www.vfw.org.

Application Instructions/Entrant, Unit

Commander and Parent’s Certification VFW NATIONAL SCOUTING TEAM The backbone of Scouting in the VFW is the VFW National Scouting Team. These VFW members are deeply involved in Scouting, most for decades. Appointed by their Department Commander, they are responsible for promoting Scouting in their state. They are available to encourage Posts to sponsor units, support units and individual Scout projects. They should be the Department’s “expert” on all phases of Scouting. Many Departments have multiple members of the VFW National Scouting Team but every Department should have at least one individual to promote the values of Scouting to youth and to the VFW itself. For more information on the VFW National Scouting Team call 816-968-1116 or e-mail [email protected].


http://www.vfw.org/

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

SCOUT OF THE YEAR Application Instructions

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY SCOUT OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE:

Section A -- HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION RECORD - Please submit a resume of your high school activities (grades 9-12) including an indication of academic achievement, offices held, honors received, and a one sentence statement of the significance of your participation in each activity. This resume should be on a single 8.5 X 11” page, one side only.

Section B – ENTIRE SCOUTING RECORD - List your complete scouting record to include years of participation, unit numbers and sponsors. Include information on when your Eagle Award, Gold Award, Silver Award, or Quartermaster was received and Palms. Include any leadership positions held at all levels; list other Scouting activities you have participated in such as Jamborees, Order of the Arrow Conferences, etc…and succinctly describe your Eagle, Gold, Silver, Venture, or Quartermaster Project. This resume should be on a maximum of three (3) 8.5 X 11” pages, one side only.

Section C – COMMUNITY SERVICE RECORD - Use one page to list community service and religious organizations in which you have participated outside of high school and Scouting and the activities that you were involved with as a part of these organizations. Note any leadership positions held and any accolades received. This resume should be on a single 8.5 X 11” page, one side only.

Section D – LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION The screening committee will carefully review the letters submitted. Only five (5) letters considered. One letter each from your school, community, and a scout leader must be submitted. Two additional letters are allowed from other individuals within your community who may have a special knowledge of your abilities and/or accomplishments. The screening committee will only consider five (5) letters at most. (Note: Letters should not exceed 2 pages.)

►Please be sure to use only this form when applying. Any other form or format will not be accepted into the competition. ►Please follow the procedures and requirements as written, to ensure that your application is reviewed and processed as quickly and accurately as possible. (Note: All entries must be typewritten.) ►All applications must be submitted to a VFW Post for initial consideration. The VFW Post will then submit to the Department for consideration as the Department winner.

AUTHORIZATION

SCOUT/VENTURE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing information is accurate and if I am the national winner, I will make myself available to receive the award at a presentation ceremony as designated by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

SCOUT/VENTURE SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________Date____________

UNIT LEADER’S CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the above-named Scout is an active member of our unit and the information supplied by the candidate is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

UNIT LEADER’S SIGNATURE _________________________________________________ Date ____________

PARENT’S CONSENT I hereby certify that all information on this application is correct. I willingly submit this name for consideration as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Scout of the Year. If this individual is selected as the national winner, I will ensure that he/she is allowed to attend a presentation ceremony as designed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. FATHER, MOTHER OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE _________________________________________Date_________


The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

SCOUT OF THE YEAR Entry Form

Photograph of

Scout In complete correct uniform for

their current rank must be attached to this

form. Recommended Size 3”x5”

(No additional photos)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The Candidate Must: Be a registered, active member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew,or Sea Scout Ship. AND Has received the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Silver Award, or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Has demonstrated practical citizenship in school, Scouting, and the community. Has reached his/her 15th birthday and is enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Has submitted his/her complete entry to a VFW Post in his/her community. Note: All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified. And a scout can only enter through ONE VFW Post.

PLEASE NOTE - DEADLINES

A candidate can locate a sponsoring VFW Post by contacting their VFW Department (state) Headquarters as listed at: www.vfw.org

Deadline for entry to VFW Post: March 1st

All candidates with full entry criteria must be submitted by a VFW Post to the Department’s (state) National VFW Scouting Team representative or Department Commander by April 1st. The Department winner must be selected and submitted by their National Scouting Team member to the National VFW organization by May 1st.

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________ (Street)

____________________________________ (City)

____________________________________ (State) (Zip)

DOB: ____________SSN: ____-____-_____ (Day/Mo./Yr.) (Optional)

Home Phone No.: ( ) _________________

Scout Troop Number___________________ MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO A VFW POST IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

SPONSORING VFW POST ____________________________________

(Post Number) ____________________________________

(Street) ____________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip) ____________________________________

(Post Commander’s Name)

Department Certification (Must be completed by Dept VFW National Scouting

Team Member or Dept. Commander)

Department: ________________________ Submitted by: _______________________ Signature: __________________________

District Certification (if applicable) District # ______________________________________ District Cmdr. __________________________________

National Scouting Team Member __________________________________________ Telephone No. ____________________________


YOUTH ACTIVITIES REPORT FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM AND SEND TO YOUR DISTRICT YOUTH ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN (SEE LIST ON THE BACK)

POST NAME NO. DISTRICT

TIME # OF YOUTH # OF MEMBERS APPROXIMATE TYPE OF ACTIVITY INVOLVED INVOLVED INVOLVED COST TO POST

BASEBALL

HOCKEY

BAND

SONS OF VETS

JR. BOWLING

TEEN DANCES

SCOUTS

FOOTBALL

FIREARMS SAFETY

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

EASTER EGG HUNT

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

YOUTH ESSAY

GIFTED SOFTBALL

OTHERS:

SEND COMPLETED REPORT TO YOUR DISTRICT YOUTH ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN If your Post intends to participate in the Scrapbook contest, SEND A COPY of this report with the scrapbook. You can find the necessary information in your Post Community Service records and Quartermaster books. PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM even if you haven’t done anything….which I find hard to believe!!! Then, WRITE NONE ACROSS THE BLANK REPORT.


Youth Activities Chairman Roster 2013-2014State Youth Activities Rick Bugbee

2825 Lakeview Dr. Fergus Falls MN 56537218-998-3517

State Hockey Rodney Berg1214 Foothill Ct. Fergus Falls MN 56537

218-736-7073

State Baseball Don Krenzel316 N 15th Ave Moorhead MN 56560

218-233-7646

1 District Youth Activities Steve Kahnke609 NW 2nd Ave Waseca MN 56093

507-835-5832

2 District Youth Activities Wil Burdorf1121 North Franklin St New Ulm MN 56073

507-354-6687

2 District Hockey Wil Burdorf1121 North Franklin St New Ulm MN 56073

507-354-6687

3 District Youth Activities Ricky Gagnon706 S. Bend Ave Marshall MN 56258

507-537-0707

4 District Youth Activities Chris Price2236 S. Shore Blvd White Bear Lake MN 55110

651-497-0950

5 District Youth Activities John Loch1903 Red Oak Dr Alexandria MN 56308

320-763-5497

5 District Hockey John Loch1903 Red Oak Dr Alexandria MN 56308

320-763-5497

6 District Youth Activities Neil PollandBox 341 Clarissa MN 56440

218-756-2108

6 District Hockey Neil PollandBox 341 Clarissa MN 56440

218-756-2108

7 District Youth Activities Scott Sutherland5810 Chicago Ave Minneapolis MN 55417

651-755-6444

7 District Hockey Jim HesselgraveRice Street Station PO Box 17146 St Paul MN 55117

651-291-1757

8 District Youth Activities Jerry Sanborn1958 E 25th St. Hibbing MN 55746

218-263-5575

9 District Youth Activities Rick Bugbee2825 Lakeview Dr Fergus Falls MN 56537

218-998-3517

9 District Hockey Louis Karsnia27730 310 Ave Underwood MN 56586

218-205-1164


Forget the black tie– it’s no formal affair, Just come as you are for that casual flair. We’ll drink and laugh as we all reminisce,

It’s a gathering for a friend that will surely be missed.

Retirement Reception

for Tom Hanson

March 8th, 2014 2-5 p.m. Ballentine VFW

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