FRANKLIN COUNTY MILITARY OUTREACH PROGRAM CHARTER

Charter for the Chambersburg Chapter No.1 in the state of Pennsylvania. This is to certify that the Executive Committee of the Franklin County Military Outreach Program is hereby granted a local chapter.

The required number of persons duly qualified for membership having applied for a charter and such application having been approved in due form. Now therefore pursuant to the powers conferred by the local constitution of the Military Outreach Program this chapter is granted and those applying, together with such others as may unite with them, are hereby authorized to establish and maintain a chapter of the Franklin County Military Outreach Program at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to e know as the initial and organizing chapter. Chapter No. 1 Department of Pennsylvania and this chapter unless revoked or suspended shall be conclusive evidence of the lawful existence thereof.

In accepting this chapter, the said chapter acknowledges the jurisdiction of and declares itself to be in all things subject to the local constitution and by-laws. Said chapter pledges itself, through its members, to uphold, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States; to realize the true ideals and aims for which we fought to advance the interests and work for the betterment of all veterans and their family members and to encourage in all people the spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars. This chapter is granted with the understanding that in the dissolution, inactivity or revocation, all properties, records and money of the chapter immediately becomes the property of DAV Chapter 78.

In witness thereof, this chapter is given under hand and seal of the Local DAV Commander duly attested in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania this 12 th day of March 2008, and countersigned by the Adjutant for the Department of Chambersburg.

Countersigned AttestedFrederick A. Bucci Gary Stopyra

DEPARMENT ADJUTANT LOCAL COMMANDER

Countersigned Attested

______________________ _______________________DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT LOCAL COMMANDER

• In accepting this chapter, the said chapter acknowledges the jurisdiction of and declares itself to be in all things subject to the local constitution and by-laws. Said chapter pledges itself, through its members, to uphold, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States; to realize the true ideals and aims for which we fought to advance the interests and work for the betterment of all veterans and their family members and to encourage in all people the spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars. This chapter is granted with the understanding that in the dissolution, inactivity or revocation, all properties, records and money of the chapter immediately becomes the property of DAV Chapter 78.

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The mission of the Franklin County Military Outreach Program (FCMOP) is to provide assistance to the immediate families of both service members and spouses of all locally deployed service members on a variety of military and veteran’s related topics. Our organization offers fellowship and camaraderie, benefits counseling assistance, and referral assistance to behavioral health counseling services through the various local, county, state, and national service organizations equipped to facilitate those important needs. We are also dedicated to helping deployed service members and their immediate families, receive all the community support possible within our capabilities, especially during times of deployment.

As an organization, we will also strive to provide limited financial support (like phone cards, gas expense cards, emergency transportation funds, and similar monetary grants), based on a real need, and our ability to provide such benefits and services at the time requested. Additionally, we will assist in helping newly disabled service members and their immediate families to locate and contact the proper government agencies, and to facilitate their applying for Veterans Administration disability and medical care.

MISSION STATEMENT

BOARD OF OFFICERSDirector Mr. Fred BucciSenior Deputy Director Mr. Carl McAfeeJunior Deputy Director Mr. Ray StullSecretary/Treasurer Ms. Susan GoetzSenior Trustee Mr. Gary StopyraTrustee Mr. John NovoselTrustee VACANTChaplin Mr. Bobby RideoutHistorian VACANTSergeant at Arms Mr. Patrick O’Toole

History of our Program

The Franklin County Military Outreach Program was formed by Fred Bucci, Gary Stopyra and Bobby Rideout. We felt their was a need in our area to help families of military members understand

the various programs available to the families of the service members. Once a soldier gets married the parents are basically

left uninformed. The spouse is considered the next of kin. We felt that with all of our experience we could help educate the love

ones of our military men and women. There are numerous services organizations in our community but nothing that helps

educate those left behind once the service member deploys.

It was with this though in mind that we decided a program to help keep families informed was needed. Currently our

membership is small and our funds are limited. We are hoping to change that today by educating you and asking

for your assistance so we can help us help you. Our strength is in our numbers. Our motto is “ FREEDOM ISN’T

FREE”. WE WILL BE A TAX EXEMPT ON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THIS GIVES US A 501C3 STATUS WHICH

ALLOWS FOR ALL DONATIONS TO BE TAX DEDUCIBLE. We currently have $ 5,090.91 in cash and $ 2198.79 in property

assets. We are looking for ways to raise funds to assist members when the need a raises. Mr. Michael Nunn a local

Vietnam veteran graciously donated $5,000.00 of his personal funds to help us get started. When I asked

Michael why he was doing this, he stated, “That because when he returned home from Vietnam he was spat on and called a baby killer and he wished that their was a similar

organization back then”.

Representative Kauffman has also informed us that a $5,000.00 grant could be provided pending our 501c3 status . This grant will be utilized for locating and restoring an office space. We need all the volunteer and financial support possible in order to make this program viable. Please help us help those whom are fighting for our freedom. All the school districts in Franklin County have agreed to adopt a soldier that is deployed. We are currently raffling off a U.S. Flag that was flown over Baghdad by members of the 2-12th Cav. Platoon out of Fort Bliss Texas. Tickets can be purchased as follows: 1 ticket for $1.00, 5 tickets for $3.00 and 10 tickets for $5.00. The Conococheague Players and Towne Singers will be honoring WWII veterans on 9 November 2008 at 2PM. This program will be held at the Thompson Chapel, located at Wilson College in Chambersburg. WWII veterans and their escorts are admitted free. All others will be charged $10.00. All proceeds will be given to the FCMOP.

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• How YOU can make a difference• Volunteer your time and talent: • For civilians and veterans who understand the

challenges of deployment, offer your guidance, experience, and organizational skills to the Program.

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• Maintain a website with links, or prepare presentations, organizational charts, and briefs.

• Locate office space in downtown Chambersburg.

• Provide your financial support:• Donate your time in fund raising efforts that

will help with financial support.

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• Contribute to a fund that is set aside for approved, special needs of deployed soldiers, newly disabled service members, and their immediate families.

• Contribute to a fund to support the organization’s start-up and operational costs.

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• Mission: Franklin County Military Outreach Program (FCMOP) provides assistance to the spouses and immediate family of all local military service members on a variety of military and veteran’s related topics and needs.

• Who we help: FCMOP seeks to help local military service members, newly disabled service members, and the immediate family of these soldiers.

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• How we help: Franklin County Military Outreach Program provides the following assistance:

• Offers fellowship and camaraderie, benefit counseling assistance, and referral assistance to behavioral health counseling services of the various local, county, state, and national service organizations equipped to address these needs.

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• Help deployed service members and their immediate families receive all the community support possible within its capabilities, especially during times of deployment.

• Provide limited financial support (for example, phone cards, gas expense cards, emergency transportation funds, and similar monetary grants), based on a real need, and FCMOP’s ability to provide such support at the time of the request.

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• Help newly disabled service members and their immediate families locate and contact the proper government agencies, and facilitate their application for Veterans Administration disability and medical care.

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• How we can make a difference: The organization has recently been set-up and organized. It will be the “go-to” organization for service members navigating the red tape of government benefits and for connecting family members with their deployed soldiers.

• Contact Information:• Fred Bucci, Director

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• Franklin County Military Outreach Program; 2705 Lincoln Way West; Chambersburg, PA 17202

• Phone: 717-264-5958 • Email: fbucci@comcast.net

WWW.FCMOP.HOMESTEAD.COM

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