MEMBERSHIP - vfwmndist2.org · 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

WHERE: Loca ons To Be Announced…

Loca ons in each District throughout the State (Watch for Details to be announced soon!)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Any and All Post & District Members and Leadership Regarding VFW Membership Efforts

WHY: Pick-up Membership Dues for New, Reinstate and New Life Members too! Share Comradery and

provide Post support with membership efforts.

WHOSE VISITING: Department Officers, Past State Commanders & the State Membership Team

GOALS of the Membership Convoy: • Hand off Membership Dues for the Department HQ to process •

• Learn Membership Recruitment & Reten on Tools • • Get to know the State Officers and ask ques ons of them •

• Stay on track for State and Na onal Membership/Recrui ng contests as outlined in the Minnesota VFW Annual membership Manual as well as the Na onal Membership Programs •

M E M B E R S H I P

• Including the “Bag a Member Compe on” (Pg. 5) • January Early Bird Membership Awards for Posts (Pg.6) & Districts (Pg. 8) • Na onal Post New & Reinstated Member Awards with January Deadlines

Department of

M i n n e s o t a

General Orders 1 November 2018

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. 5 November 2018

1. November 11th is Veterans Day all over the United States. The Official observance designated by Governor Dayton will start

with a free breakfast from 8:30-9:30 AM and 10:00 AM on November 11th at the Veterans Memorial Community Center; 8055 Barbara Ave; Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. There will be other notable events on November 11th as well.

2. The following District meetings are announced: First District December 1 Lake City #8729 @ 9:30AM Tom Hanson Second District January 5 Wells #1778 @ 1:00PM Curt Hermanson Third District January 5 Worthington #3958 @ 10:00AM Tom Hanson Fourth District November 17 Cottage Grove # 8752 @ 9:00AM Tom Hanson Fifth District December 16 Madison #1656 @ 2:00 PM Barry Henriksen Sixth District December 1 Wadena #3922 @ 1:00PM Curt Hermanson Seventh District December 8 Coon Rapids #9625 @ 10:00AM Tom Hanson Eighth District February 16-17 Cloquet #3979 @ 9:00AM Tom Hanson Ninth District December 9 Bemidji #1260 @ 10:00AM Curt Hermanson 3. From the STATE QUARTERMASTER: ALL Quarterly Audits submitted MUST be ORIGINAL Audit Forms with ORIGINAL Signatures ONLY. There are many Posts

that have been submitting Audits with photocopied signatures- including officers that are no longer Trustees or Quartermasters. NO Photocopies will be accepted from now on. NO Emailed Audits will be accepted from now on. ORIGINAL Hard Copy Audits, with original Ink Signatures, MUST be MAILED via United States Mail to State Headquarters. Starting in December, ANY Audits not following these guidelines WILL BE REFUSED.

4. BONDING: It is in the Posts best interest to Bond their Quartermaster (and for many, their Commander too) The Quartermaster should be Bonded up to any and all funds they would have access to Checking & Savings. You may

even want to consider Bonding for Investments, CDs and so on. You may think you have sufficient signature requirements to access funds, but you cannot control what an individual Bank Teller may be lenient on during a transaction. Insufficient Bond Amounts can open your Post to losing most or all of the funds you have worked so hard to earn and save. The decision of the Post Bond amount is completely up to your Post membership. But it would be in YOUR best interest to cover your assets to the fullest so that you can continue to follow your mission as a VFW Post. It’s a terrible thing to wish you had complete coverage after an embezzlement already occurred.

5. All Posts that closed their books on June 30, 2018 and had a gross income of $50,000 or more, must file a 990 IRS return

on or before the 15th of November. Posts that have gambling must file a 990T return because this is considered “unrelated business income and taxable”. Failure to file has a penalty of $10.00 per day, with a maximum penalty of $5,000. The Department has a group exemption number of GEN-1068 under Section 501-C-19. Posts should use these numbers on their return. NOTICE: All Posts grossing under $50,000 MUST file an e-postcard (990 N). Posts failing to file a 990 are in danger of losing their Tax Exempt status!!!! (It is recommended that you contact your accountant or the recent IRS instructions for Tax Exempt Organizations.) (Publication 3386)

6. NOTICE of Shipping Charges: The Department Headquarters charges postage for materials ordered from the State Office. When ordering items such as VFW Athletic Patches, Coloring Books, Membership Applications, VFW Stories, etc., please consider the following:

1) Postage fees WILL be charged for any material requests that will NOT FIT in a standard #10 Business Envelope.

2) Postage fees can be avoided by A) Picking up materials at Department Headquarters or B) Requesting delivery to a District Meeting to be picked up.

We will continue to do our best to ship items in the most economical way possible. If you have any questions, please contact the Department Office for details.

~OVER~


7. The Department Midwinter Conference will be held at the Marriott in Minneapolis, Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday January

18-20, 2019. PLEASE NOTE THE CONFERENCE WILL GO INTO SUNDAY MORNING FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS allowing for more seminar opportunities on Saturday. Housing forms for the Marriott and Order forms for the Banquet Tickets are in this mailing, online at: www.mn.gov/vfw , and will be published in the next Gopher Oversea`r. A bulletin for Ads for the Mid-Winter Conference Booklet is also enclosed.

8. The Dues reminder notice for 2019 will be mailed to unpaid members in November/December. Post officers should conduct a Telephone Membership Campaign to follow up on this dues notice. We are now on Subscription Dues. Your Quartermaster should consult the Online Membership System monthly.

9. All requests for present or past Department Officers and Guest Speakers should be coordinated through Department

Headquarters: therefore, such requests should be addressed to the Department Commander at V.F.W. Department Headquarters, Rice St. Station, P.O. Box 17146, St. Paul, MN 55117. It is the responsibility of the Host Post to reimburse the Officer for expense in traveling to Membership Dinners, Speaking Engagements, etc., since traveling expenses are not reimbursed by Department Headquarters.

10. Bantam Hockey rules have been sent to all District Youth Activities Chairmen for distribution to the Posts in their District.

Any Post interested in sponsoring a team should contact their District Youth Chairman immediately.NOTE: Please pay special attention to Roster Submission instructions. (Rules and Rosters are also online at www.mn.gov/vfw)

11. Post Quartermasters are urged to re-check their Post Roster and send in corrected addresses for those members listed as

“Undeliverable”. These members will not receive a dues notice, V.F.W. Magazine or Gopher Oversea’r until the Post provides an address! Furthermore, VFW National Headquarters will eventually drop them from your Post Roster…this includes Life Members!

12. Any Club or Canteen operation that is in violation of established rules of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is reminded that the

Post Commander has the authority to close the bar, club or canteen. Additionally, your Post may have it’s Charter Suspended for at least 30 days by the State Commander.

13. RELIEF FUND: Be it known that under Section 704 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure, (Paragraph B and

C) – A Post or Auxiliary can donate to “National Military Service and Operation Uplink” from their Relief Fund. 14. Please note the “Warning” to Post Commanders, Quartermasters and Trustees enclosed in this General Orders. In the

case of unpaid federal payroll taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will go after the “Chief financial officer” (Quartermaster), before going after the “Corporation” (Post).

15. All Post Adjutants MUST maintain the ‘original’ Membership Application for each member of their Post. This application

must show proof of eligibility in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. These records are required by the IRS and the National By-Laws.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL

BY ORDER OF: Tom Hanson State Commander Department of Minnesota, V.F.W.

OFFICIAL:

Patrick Bohmer Adjutant-Quartermaster


General Order Email Policy: We are not e-mailing the GOs to Everyone Automatically.

GOs are being e-mailed to the following: • Council of Admin • State Chairmen • District Officers & Chairmen •

• Past State Commanders • All POST Official Emails • • ALL Post Commanders & Quartermasters •

•Any other Post/District Officers Specifically Requesting them •

If you are NOT included in the above and WANT TO RECEIVE the e-mailed GOs, please call or email Dept. HQ with

your Full Name, Email, Post Number and Position

Regarding Military Funeral Honors… If your Post or District provides Military Funeral Honors, Please review the message below from the MNDVA.

MN Veterans Organizations, There is somewhat of a recurring issue with your posts/chapters using the old application forms for the MDVA $50 stipend, which they submit when they perform funeral honors. The first couple years of the program, the forms directed the VSO to send them to the National Guard Funeral Honors Coordinator. He would process them for the $50 federal stipend and then send them to MDVA for us to process for the $50 state stipend. The Guard asked that we change that process in 2012, so that they no longer received our forms. Since 2012, the forms have given the address and fax number at MDVA as the proper place to mail or fax the forms. However, some posts/chapters continue to send them to the Guard address/fax; often because they are using old forms with outdated information. When this happens, these forms do not always get routed to MDVA, or they get sent to us long after the fiscal year has ended and we can’t pay them. This leads to some unhappy posts/chapters. They update the application forms each fiscal year (starting July1st) and they are posted on our website in a fillable PDF format: http://mn.gov/mdva/memorials/militaryfuneralhonors.jsp

Happy Thanksgiving!

From the Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars

State Commander Tom Hanson, State Line Officers and The Department Staff


MORE…. Full Page Bulletins in THIS General Orders

Veterans Day Event for Minnesota IRS ALERT- Retain Eligibility Records VFW Posts Failing to File IRS Form 990 Quartermaster WARNING MEMO- Using the Cross of Malta Sponsorship Form State Scholarship Awards Ambassadors Program VFW Association Raffle Calendar Letter

Midwinter Conference Schedule, AD FLYER,

Housing & Banquet Forms Gold Award Master Safety Entry Form Community Service Form New Poppy Order Form Publication Contest & Outstanding Article Forms Coloring Book Bulletin V.O.D./Patriots Pen Report Forms

ROSTER

CORRECTIONS

November 2018

SECOND DISTRICT Post 5102 Quartermaster: Jeff Scharpe – 215 Edgewood Drive S –

Glencoe, MN 55336 – (612)-214-5539

FOURTH DISTRICT District 4 VOD/PP Chairman: Allen Mitchell – 331 Quehl Ave N –

Lakeland, MN 55043 – (651)-436-7581

FIFTH DISTRICT Post 5909 Commander: Lyle Lupkes – 16 4th St N – Wheaton, MN 56296 –

(808)-291-8463 Post 7902 Quartermaster: Cassandra Walsh – 636 County Rd 3 NE –

Osakis, MN 56360 – (320)-491-3347

SIXTH DISTRICT District 6 Senior Vice Commander/Post 3839 Commander: Randy L

Stafford – P.O. Box 35 – Pine River, MN 56474 – (218)-838-0286 Post 3839 Commander: Ryan Johnson – 115 18th St NW #205 – Sauk

Rapids, MN 56379 – (320)-761-2291 Post 2818 Quartermaster: Gary Smith – 906 S Holcombe Ave – Litchfield,

MN 55355 – (320)-221-0440

SEVENTH DISTRICT Post 4210 Quartermaster: Amanda Hooper – 6625 Wyoming Trail –

Wyoming, MN 55092 – (651)-414-1362 Post 425 Senior Vice Commander: Martin Adams – 12410 Ebnet Circle –

Minnetonka, MN 55343 – (612)-760-9938 Post 6424 Commander: Reagan Lattimore - 30396 Fox Run Rd – Stacy,

MN 55079 – (651)-341-0431

NINTH DISTRICT Post 3817 Commander: Wendell Sorlien – 282 Circle Hills Dr – Grand

Forks, ND 58201 – (218)-779-9093 Post 3817 Quartermaster: Walter Folendorf – 321 Mero Court SE – East

Grand Forks, MN 56721 – (218)-207-8254


BUDDY POPPY

Comrades, Order your Buddy Poppies early so that you have them by Veterans Day. Did you know that you can pay for your Buddy Poppies out of your Relief fund? Yes you can! The Manual of Procedure Sec. 219 – Relief Fund paragraph (h) “Necessary expenses to support the relief fund such as the purchase of Buddy Poppies”. The Relief Fund can also help out struggling veterans with their membership dues. Sec. 219 paragraph (g) Remission of dues of sick, needy or disabled members”. Thank you to all of the posts that have ordered Poppies this year. For everyone else now is the time to order. For those of you with auxiliaries please consult with them and submit just one order. Your order will be filled and delivered within 3-4 weeks. Remember that you don’t need to pay for them until next year. November 11th is an extra special Veterans Day. It is the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1. Use your Poppies on Veterans Day at your post and during your programs. Recognize the extra special nature of this special day. There is still time to prepare a Buddy Poppy Display for your December District meeting. Category I- Public Promotion of Poppies Category II- Memorial or Inspirational Display Category III- Artistic or Decorative Use of Poppies Category IV- Memorial or Inspirational Displays All displays entered in your December District meeting will be eligible for the Mid Winter Buddy Poppy Display contest. Please see/utilize the enclosed current year Poppy Order form for any price and shipping & handling changes. ~Submitted by Barry Henriksen, Poppy Chairman


COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Community Service is the best source of positive publicity the VFW has. By serving our communities we accomplish the following goals. 1. We live up to our VFW Constitution 2. We provide valuable services to many areas of our community 3. We benefit from favorable impression of our organization by the community 4. We satisfy certain IRS requirements from which we benefit 5. We attract new members 6. We build pride among our members 7. it’s good for our health, people involved in Community Service are happier people. Thanks to all who attended the Community Service Classes at Fall Conference hope you all took something home with you to your Post or Auxiliary

~Submitted by Dewey Hermanson, Community Service Chair

Commanders Project Comrades,

Things are in full swing and can report that the Burnsville Lions have stepped up to match Chaska with a donation of

$1,000.00. . I have another donation from my mom of $150.00.

That leaves $47,500 to my goal of $50,000. I will be

making it out to the District meetings before Midwinter Conference.

If there are questions about the program or donating to

this wonderful cause feel free to email me at [email protected]. See you all in January if not sooner.

Please check out our website: www.patriotassistancedogs.org

~Submitted by Dan Jordan, Commanders Project Chairman


MEMBERSHIP

Posts achieving 100% as of October 1, 2018: District 1 - Owatonna 3723, Wanamingo 186 District 3 - Iona 9680 District 5 - Wheaton 5909, Osakis 7902 District 6 - Palisade 1721, Garrison 1816, Walker 2701, Isle 2762, St. Michael 5973 District 7 - Excelsior 5919 District 8 - Jesse Lake 9703 Department is currently at 89.97%, if we achieve 92% by Jan 1, 2019 our Department QM will be awarded a Henry 30-30 rifle. District 7 currently leads the Department at 92.96% followed closely by the 6th at 92.39%. The Bag A Member Winners for the 1st Quarter are: Small Post: Ely 2717 Medium Post: Cottage Grove 8752 Large Post: Rochester 1215 District: 2 Congratulations to the posts who’ve attained 100%! Continue to be aggressive in recruiting and retaining members. Congratulations also to the 1st quarter winners in the Bag A Member Competition. Remember, the Early Bird contest is cumulative through the second quarter so continue to focus on membership recruiting efforts. Effective July 1, 2018, the subscription dues model postpones expiration of membership to the last day of the 12th month. For example, if a new member joins on November 1, 2018, their dues will expire on November 30, 2019. National is sponsoring a “Return to Vietnam” drawing being held for Vietnam Purple Heart awardees. Trip will be awarded to nine veterans (at least two from each conference) and will take place April 25-May 8, 2018. The entry form is available on the VFW website, I also have hard copies.

~Submitted by Dale Hoogeveen, Membership Chairman


POW / MIA

November, 2018 MIA Update:

-- Army Staff Sgt. Marshall F. Kipina, 21, of Calumet, Mich., whose remains were previously identified, was buried Oct. 18 in Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington, D.C. Kipina was assigned to the 131st Aviation Company, serving as an observer aboard an OV-1C aircraft, on a night surveillance mission from Phu Bai Airfield over Attapu Province, Laos People’s Democratic Republic. Radar and radio contact were lost with the aircraft which did not return as scheduled. Search efforts were initiated, but no crash site was found. Read about Kipina.

-- Army Lt. Col. Robert G. Nopp, 31, of Salem, Ore., whose remains were previously identified, was buried Oct. 18 in Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington, D.C. Nopp was an OV-1C pilot assigned to the 131st Aviation Company. On July 13, 1966, Nopp flew a night surveillance mission from Phu Bai Airfield over Attapu Province, Laos. Flying through heavy thunderstorms, radar and radio contact were lost with the aircraft, which was not uncommon due to the mountainous terrain in that part of Laos. When the aircraft did not return as scheduled, search efforts were initiated, but no crash site was found. Read about Nopp. -- Army Cpl. James I. Jubb, 21, of Eastport, Md., whose remains were previously identified, was buried Oct. 17 in Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington, D.C. Jubb was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. In August 1950, his unit sustained heavy losses while fighting against Korean forces in the vicinity of the Naktong River, South Korea. Jubb was declared missing in action on Aug. 10, 1950, when he could not be accounted for by his unit. Read about Jubb. -- Army Pfc. Kenneth B. Williams, 38, of Akron, Ohio, whose remains were previously identified, will be buried Oct. 22 in Seville, Ohio. Williams was a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. In late November 1950, his unit was assembled with South Korean soldiers in the 31st Regimental Combat Team on the east side of the Chosin River, North Korea, when his unit was attacked by Chinese forces. Williams was among more than 1,000 members of the RCT killed or captured in enemy territory and was declared missing Dec. 2, 1950. Read about Williams. -- Army Pfc. Fred W. Ashley, 22, of Emmett, Idaho, whose remains were previously identified, will be buried Oct. 20 in his hometown. Ashley was a member of Troop C,


2nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Group, on a reconnaissance in the town of Paseka, Czechoslovakia. On May 4, 1945, German soldiers attacked Ashley’s platoon. Ashley’s unit reported him missing in action. Following the war, when Ashley was not among the American prisoners liberated from German captivity, the War Department amended his status to killed in action. Read about Ashley. -- Army Pfc. Leslie E. Shankles, 33, of Arcadia, Kan., whose remains were previously identified, will be buried Oct. 24 in Fort Scott, Kan. Shankles was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, when he was killed Oct. 14, 1944, by enemy fire in the Raffelsbrand sector of the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. Shankles’ name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Netherlands American Cemetery, along with the others missing from World War II. A rosette will now be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Read about Shankles. -- Army Pvt. John B. Cummings, 22, of Hartford, Wis., whose remains were previously identified, was buried Oct. 13 in Hazelhurst, Wis. Cummings was a member of Company A, 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, along the France and Germany border. On Dec. 31, 1944, German troops crossed the Rhine River into France. As darkness fell, two members of Cummings’ company passed him in a foxhole near the riverbank. U.S. troops heard German machine gun fire and maneuvered their way back to the foxhole, but were unable to locate Cummings. Despite extensive recovery efforts, Cummings’ remains were unable to be located. Read about Cummings. -- Navy Fireman 2nd Class George C. Ford, 25, of Lidderdale, Iowa, whose remains were previously identified, will be buried Oct. 20 in Glidden, Iowa. Ford was stationed aboard the USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. The battleship sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen. Read about Ford. -- Naval Reserve Lt. Richard C. Lannom was the bombardier/navigator aboard an A-6A aircraft on a night strike mission over Quang Ninh Province, North Vietnam on March 1, 1968. The flight path to the target was over islands known to have light anti-aircraft artillery. When the aircraft failed to rendezvous with the carrier, a search and rescue effort was mounted. No evidence of the plane could be found. Lannom and his pilot were subsequently declared missing in action. Interment services are pending. Read about Lannom. -- Marine Corps Pfc. Michael L. Salerno was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands. Over several days of intense fighting at Tarawa, approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors were killed and more than 2,000 were wounded. Salerno died on the first day of the battle, Nov. 20, 1943. Interment services are pending. Read about Salerno. -- Navy Seaman 2nd Class Charles C. Gomez was stationed aboard the USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. The battleship sustained multiple


torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Gomez. Interment services are pending. Read about Gomez. -- Navy Seaman 1st Class John A. Karli was stationed aboard the USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. The battleship sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Karli. Interment services are pending. Read about Karli. -- Navy Buglemaster 2nd Class Lionel W. Lescault was stationed aboard the USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. The battleship sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Lescault. Interment services are pending. Read about Lescault.

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

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Remember: The deadline for District Chairpersons to receive nomination packets from Posts is Thursday November 15, 2018.

District Chairpersons: Make sure all documentation required by the Recognize Teachers Who Care or the Post Teachers Chairman’s Manual is included in the nominee’s packets. After District judging and selecting your winners fill out the District Section of the Teacher Entry Form, Sign, and then attach it to a nominee’s packet and mail out right away.

District Reporting forms (see District Reporting Guidelines information sheet and two forms) are included with these General Orders. These forms were also previously mailed separately to District Chairpersons. Please fill them all out completely and signed. They can be mailed along with any nominee’s packet.

DEADLINE for Department Chairmen to receive nomination packets is December 6, 2018. Please mail to:

Jimmy M. White, Dept of MN Teacher of the Year Chairman P.O. Box 334 Wadena, MN 56482

~Submitted by Jimmy White, T.O.Y. Chairman


VOICE OF

DEMOCRACY/ PATRIOT’S PEN

Remember Your Deadlines! The completed essay, entry form, and picture of student must be in the hands

of the VFW Post Chairman by midnight OCTOBER 31, 2018

Entry Form, Essay, CD & Picture due to District: (Along with your Post Program Report Form)

November 15th 2018

Entry Form, Essay, CD & Picture due to Department:

December 6th 2018

VETERANS ACTIVITIES

Bowling........ 2019-2020 Hosted by Cannon Falls #4452

Cribbage…. March 30, 2019 Hosted by #1210 Hastings

Location- Hastings Veterans Home

Pistol…. February 23, 2019 Dual-Hosted by #1647 Brainerd & #3839 Jenkins

Trap shooting…Watch for rescheduled 2018 Date!

- hosted by Austin Post #1216

************************************************************************* 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 Rick Bugbee, Veterans Activities Chairman

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

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Upcoming Events:

BASEBALL: 2019 Hosted by Brainerd Post 1647

HOCKEY: Hosted by Thief River Falls Post 2793 – March 22- 24, 2019

(2020 Hockey-Hosted by Thief River Falls)

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.



IMPORTANT ALERT Post Commander – Post Quartermaster – Post Adjutant

Internal Revenue Service Requirement

Dear Comrades,

Recently in the News, the Internal Revenue Service Audited an American Legion Post. One of their requirements for maintaining a Non-Profit Veterans Organization, was to have a copy of EVERY member’s Proof of Eligibility. ‘Drastic’ you may say… BUT, true!

After consorting with the ‘Wizards’ at our VFW National Headquarters, it has been determined, that ALL of our VFW Posts nationwide must conform to this IRS Requirement. BUT, rather than having a copy of every member’s Discharge or DD-214, it was determined that the member’s application for Membership would suffice.

Therefore, it is requested (for the good of the Organization), that each Post UPDATE their Membership Records for each member of their Post. According to Section 218 (Duties of the Post Adjutant) of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure, “A copy of the original application of every member admitted to the Post” shall be maintained by the Post Adjutant. This has always been a requirement under the National By-Laws and each Post Adjutant should be prepared to share those records with the Post Officers, members and (if Audited) the Internal Revenue Service.

NOW, if these applications (records) are not up-to-date, it is recommended that the Post Adjutant send a letter, containing a Membership Application, to each Member. Ask them to complete the application. Especially that information concerning their Military Service and their eligibility for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Stay on top of this until you have each and every member’s application completed. Please keep this file up-to-date and accessible to your Post Officers and Trustees. In the future, the Post Inspector may be required to view these records.

For additional information on the aforementioned and your status as a 501-c-19 entity under IRS Code, please request or download a copy of IRS Publication 3386. (A portion of Pages 39-40 are highlighted below.) http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3386.pdf

B. IRC 501(c)(19) What records must be maintained to show the composition of membership? A post must maintain a list of members and the category of membership (veteran, degree of relation or nonveteran or non-relative). If a post receives deductible contributions, it must also maintain a list of members, their dates of service, whether they are war veterans as defined in 170(c)(3), and if not, whether they are spouses, widows, or widowers of war veterans, veterans or cadets.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the State Quartermaster at 651-291-1757 or [email protected]

THANK YOU!!!

Yours in Comradeship, Jerry Brletich, State Quartermaster Department of Minnesota, VFW


VFW POSTS FAILING TO FILE IRS FORM 990

Points regarding VFW Posts that have lost (or may lose) their Tax-Exempt status for failure to file Form 990 with the IRS:

• Any Post that has lost its tax-exempt status should regain its tax-exempt status as soon as possible.

• This is accomplished by filing an IRS Form 1023 and paying any applicable fees. • Apply to retroactively reinstate your tax-exempt status to the date that the tax-

exempt status was lost.

Failure of Post to get its tax-exempt status reinstated:

• The IRS would view this organization as a For-Profit Organization. • The Post would probably be required to file a Corporate tax return. • Any revenue that the Post receives would potentially be subject to a corporate

tax rate. • This revenue would include:

a. Dues revenue b. Investment Income c. Rental income d. Buddy Poppy revenue e. And any other forms of revenue that are generated

• Failure to file the proper corporate tax return would potentially subject the Post to unpaid tax liabilities.

• The Post could also be assessed large fines and penalties for failure to file a tax return and pay any potential corporate taxes.

• As is the case with unpaid Payroll taxes, the IRS will first go after the Personal Assets of the Post Quartermaster and Commander..

• The Post will also not be eligible to receive tax deductible contributions from donors.

• This could create potential tax issues for any donor who makes a contribution to the Post without knowing the Post has lost its tax-exempt status.

Needless to say, this is NOT a situation that you want to put your Post and Officers in, especially when it is easily avoided. The Veterans of Foreign Wars has been alerting our Posts to the need to file a 990 since 2006. The Internal Revenue gave all Non-Profits at least three (3) years to comply with the new regulations. It wasn’t until 2010 or 2011, when the IRS started revoking the Non-Profit status of our VFW Posts. So very few of us have any excuses. Should your Post have questions or need assistance, please contact Department Headquarters at 651-291-1757 and ask for the State Quartermaster.


COMMANDERS – QUARTERMASTERS – TRUSTEES

WARNING!!! Taxes, Payroll Taxes and Other Post Debts Are YOUR Responsibility!

Comrades,

Recently, one of our Past Post Quartermasters was contacted relative to Unpaid Payroll Taxes. This Quartermaster allowed the Club Manager to handle the Financial transactions of the Club Operation --- and the Payroll Taxes. Over a year and a half, the Club Manager failed to pay the aforementioned Payroll Taxes.

Long story – short, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes the (in the VFW) Post Quartermaster as the Chief Financial/Fiduciary Officer of the Post. They therefore started repayment/retribution proceedings against that Post Quartermaster and his personal assets.

It the past, the IRS, other agencies and Vendors have gone after the assets of the Corporation or the Post. Times have changed, especially when Governmental Agencies are concerned! Additionally, they WILL prosecute that Officer in accordance of the Law. This includes jail or prison time and additional fines above the repayment of the debt.

The Department of Minnesota, Veterans of Foreign Wars recommends that ALL Commanders, Quartermasters and Trustees stay on top of ALL Financial obligations of the Post, Club, Gambling or any other Financial commitments of subordinate Units. Additionally, we suggest that you contact your Accountant or a local Accountant to get a better understanding of the IRS and other Governmental Statutes as they apply to your various operations.

To ALL Quartermasters --- YOU MUST BE IN CONTROL OF ALL YOUR ASSETS AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS --- as YOU are the Chief Financial Officer of the Post and the FIRST TARGET of agencies like the Internal Revenue Service.!!!

Should you have any questions, PLEASE call at 651-291-1757 and we will do the best we can to help you.

THANK YOU!!

Yours In Comradeship, Jerry Brletich, State Quartermaster Department of Minnesota, VFW



Dept MN Page 9 of 24 2018‐19 Membership

Ambassador Program One definition of ambassador is “an authorized messenger or representative”. Every member in good

standing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is an ambassador of our organization when we take the

opportunity to represent our post to the public and to potential members.

Recruiting and retention efforts can be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of opportunities to

represent the Veterans of Foreign Wars at events like car shows, gun shows, craft fairs, wedding fairs,

employment fairs, county fairs, etc… … Manned by post members and displaying pride in our

organization will provide an avenue to recruit new members, reinstate former members and retain

existing members. Upon request, Department will also dispatch a knowledgeable Past State

Commander to assist your efforts.

Resources available to assist your recruiting efforts at these events include banners, table cloths,

pamphlets and membership applications. Contact department at (651) 291‐1757 or the membership

chair at (612) 325‐2264 to arrange for the materials desired for your event.

The Department of Minnesota offers reimbursement up to $150.00 per event to offset the cost of

booth space or other expenses required by the sponsored event. Additional funds are available from

National as well – request details from Department. To claim reimbursement, send a copy of the event

receipt to the Department Quartermaster AND to the Department Membership Chair at the following

addresses:

Department of Minnesota Headquarters Rice Street Station P.O. Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117

Dale Hoogeveen Department Membership Chair 1236 Vernon Drive Carver, MN 55315

Photos taken at the event will also be greatly appreciated and will be used to further publicize your

efforts on our website and social media pages. Please submit them in digital format with your event

receipt(s).

Your efforts to successfully recruit, retain and reinstate members will be enhanced by reviewing the

following subjects and Veterans of Foreign Wars programs to ensure you can promote the good work

of our organization and to engage those potential members in meaningful conversation:

Veterans Services National Security & Foreign Affairs Americanism

Legislative Services Nation Military Services Recognition U.S. Flag Etiquette

VFW Action Corps Voice of Democracy / Patriot’s Pen Community Service

Buddy Poppy Program Firearms Safety Training

To adequately support the event and maximize your opportunities to recruit, we recommend a

minimum of three comrades staff the booth. Share information about how your Post supports

veterans, their families and our communities using the numerous programs promoted by the Veterans

of Foreign Wars.



DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA RICE STREET STATION – PO BOX 17146

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 651-291-1757

Fax: 651-291-2753 Web page: www.mn.gov/vfw Email: [email protected]

2019 VFW ProgramsCalendar Raffle

TO: Post Commanders, Auxiliary Presidents and Men’s Auxiliary Presidents.

SUBJECT: 2019 Calendar Raffle Details.

The Raffle Calendars are now available and we will begin to distribute them to all Districts and Postsas needed. (Some advance Orders have already been placed. Please use the Raffle Calendar Order Form contained in this letter to order Calendars as needed.)

We will be using the District Commanders, the line officers, District Meetings and the Fall Conference to distribute the Calendars to your Post or Auxiliary. Other arrangements can be made on an as needed basis.

This is a fund raiser for not only V.F.W. programs, but also for Camp Ripley outdoors program, Veteran Assistance, and your Posts and the Auxiliaries. The calendars may be sold by all members of your Post, Auxiliary, Pup Tent, or any volunteers that want to help out. They may be sold to members, friends, businesses, relatives, etc. Virtually any- one who wants to buy a calendar can be part of the raffle. For each calendar sold the selling Post or Auxiliary will receive a $5.00 rebate to be used as they wish within their Post

Commanders and Presidents, we will need you to control this within the Post or Auxiliary. You do not have to pre-pay for the calendars and you are financially responsible for only the calendars that your Post or Auxiliary have actually sold. Watch for return deadlines fory any unsold Calendars. Please Note: Failure to meet these deadlines will result in your Post being financially responsible for all the calendars ordered.)

The first of four (3) drawings will take place in January 2019. This drawing will be for January, February and March combined.

We would ask that you send the ticket stubs and a SINGLE check for your sold calendars every two tothree weeks to this address:

VFW Charitable Association ATTN: Treasurer Rice Street Station, P.O. Box 17146 St. Paul, MN 55117

**Please collect donations for your Post or Auxiliary and make out ONE check for all Calendars sold.**

Make all checks payable to: VFW Charitable AssociationATTN: VFW Programs

Please have ALL Checks and Ticket stubs into the Department Office by ***December 15th 2018***General Orders 19 November 2018

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

MIDWINTER CONFERENCE January 18-20, 2019 TENTATIVE Friday- Sunday Midwinter Schedule as of 10/23/18

FRIDAY – JANUARY 18: 12:00 P.M. VFW Charitable Association Meeting 12:00 - 6:00 P.M. Registration and Banquet Tickets 1:00 P.M. Auxiliary Hospital Board Meeting V.F.W. Finance Committee 2:30 P.M. Auxiliary Budget Meeting 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. Gambling Seminar 3:00 - 4:30 P.M. Convention Committee 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Claims Staff Open Office 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Displays & Vendors 6:00 P.M. VFW Council Meeting

6:30 P.M. Auxiliary Council Meeting

SATURDAY – JANUARY 19:

6:30 A.M. Rise & Shine Workouts TBD (Pre-Registration Friday Recommended) 7:00 - 9:00 A.M. Register Poppy Displays 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Registration and Banquet Tickets 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Displays & Vendors 8:00 – 9:00 A.M. VFW Committee Meetings VFW Finance Committee Legislative Committee Youth & Veterans Activities By-Laws Committee 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Auxiliary Meeting 9:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Seminars & Displays 12:00 Noon Past Department President's Luncheon 1:00 – 3:30 P.M. Seminars & Displays 2:00 – 3:30 P.M. District VOD Winners Party 2:30 P.M. Buddy Poppy Chairmen Meeting Poppy Displays Remain up through Grand Banquet Reception- takedown afterward 4:00 P.M. Church Services 6:00 P.M. District V.O.D. Winners Reception 6:00 P.M. Banquet Reception (Cash Bar) 7:00 P.M. Grand Banquet

SUNDAY – JANUARY 20: 9:00 A.M. V.F.W. Council of Administration

WATCH FOR MORE…

News on Donating to the State Commander’s &

State President’s Projects

Special Seminar Sessions

MANY Displays & Reources

And More!

Updates will continue to be added in future GOs, our website at

www.mnvfw.org and in the Winter Gopher Oversea’r Issue


MIDWINTER CONFERENCE SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKLET

The 2019 Midwinter Conference will offer Posts a discount for advertising in the Souvenir Program Booklet for the Midwinter Conference. The Booklet will contain pictures of the District Voice of Democracy Winners, listing of the prizes and many other pages of interest. The Booklet will also include the full program for the Midwinter Conference.

ADVERTISING RATES FOR V.F.W. STATE, DISTRICT, AND POSTS FOR THE MIDWINTER BOOK.

PAGE SIZE RATES

FULL PAGE (5” X 8”) $135.00 HALF PAGE * $ 80.00 QUARTER PAGE * $ 50.00

ALL ADDS MUST BE SCANNER/CAMERA READY. IF THEY ARE NOT YOU WILL BE REQUIERED TO PAY AN ADDITION-AL $10. IF YOU DO NOT, YOUR AD WILL GO IN AS WE RECEIVED IT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,PLEASE CALL DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AT 651-291-1757.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Department of MN, VFW AND MAIL TO: Dept of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars Rice Street Station PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117 Ads may be emailed to [email protected]

DEADLINE DATE FOR BOOKLET: December 21st, 2018

*Please See Reverse Side for Ad Layout and tips

First come - First served in choosing the page for

advertising.

The Booklet is an excellent opportunity to advertise your Post or a

Candidate for State Office - Be it for VFW,

Auxiliary or MOC.


Things you should think about while making an ad!!

Is my add layout correct? -A full page is just that: 5 x 8. -For a Half page layout and a Quarter page is at the bottom of this document.

How can I guarantee the best Quality for my ad? -Send it to us electronically either in a CD or Email. -If you send it in hard copy, print your ad in the highest quality setting your printer can go and have it print in a gray scale NOT color. Also try not to fold your ad. -It is always advisable to send us originals not copies.

Does my Ad look good in a Gray Scale? -Light colors such as red and yellow do not look good in a gray scale.

Are the quality of my ad pictures good? -The higher quality of picture you have the better we can make your ad look.

Is my Ad formatted correctly? -We accept Word, Publisher, JPEG, PDF and Tiff.

Any questions please call

651-291-1757

Submit your completed at via Email: [email protected]

Quarter Page Ad 2 1/4” X 3 3/4”

Only $50

Half Page Ad 4 1/2” x 3 3/4”

Only $80

Whole Page Ad

7 1/2” x 4 1/2” OR

4 1/2” x 7 1/2”

ONLY $135


Want To See Your Name In Lights?!?

Well, not exactly, but if you choose to Sponsor a winner’s award for the Dept. of MN Voice of Democracy & Patriot’s Pen contest...

We WILL highlight your Post’s name on the Award Plaques, in the Gopher Oversea’r, the Midwinter Conference Book

and Midwinter Banquet Book

Prize Sponsorship Opportuni es:

To Sponsor a Prize, please discuss this at your next mee ng and then contact Department Headquarters to lock‐in your Sponsorship level.

Contact Melody at VFW State Headquarters 651‐291‐1757

Fine Print:

‐You must sponsor a full award (with the excep on of 2nd Place)

‐Sponsorship of specific award levels will be on a first‐come, first‐serve basis. If your desired level is taken, we

would work to assign you to the level immediately below your first choice

‐Length of Sponsorship: We encourage sponsorship commitments for as long as your group feels comfortable–

desiring 2‐5 year commitments, however, 1 year commitments are also appreciated

DEADLINE: December 15th to Sponsor Awards for Midwinter 2019

Voice of Democracy Monetary Awards

1st Place $2,000

2nd Place $700 (Co‐Sponsorship– Total Award is $1,000)

3rd Place $600

4th Place $500

5th‐9th Places $100 each (3 opportuni es available)

Special Thanks to 2019 Commi ed Sponsors to Date:

3 Diamond Corpora on, Prior Lake VFW Post #6208, New Brighton/Shoreview VFW Post #724,

Dept. of MN Auxiliary to the VFW

Teacher of the Year Monetary Awards

1st Place $300

2nd Place $300

3rd Place $300

ATTENTION: Districts, Posts, Auxiliaries & Individuals

Memorial Opportunity:

Considering naming your

sponsorship in memory of

a special person


Error!

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Department of MN, V.F.W.

NO TICKETS WILL BE MAILED OUT PLEASE PICK THEM UP AT THE REGISTRATION DESK

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. Tickets will be reserved under the name of the person designated on the order form.

THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP POST AND AUXILIARY DELEGATES TOGETHER IS TO ORDER THE TICKETS AT THE SAME TIME- This goes for V.O.D. Chairmen (at ALL levels), Post Officers, etc.

Most Posts and Auxiliaries have followed a practice of purchasing a pair of tickets for their Commander and President as a gesture of appreciation for their efforts during the year. This makes it possible for them to meet with others who have shared similar responsibilities and challenges.

Clip and mail

BANQUET RESERVATION Saturday, January 19, 2019

Please reserve ___ tickets at $32.00 each. Enclosed is Check # ________ for $____________.

NAME:

PHONE #_____________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________

POST/AUXILIARY # DISTRICT # CITY:___________________

Please list ALL people for this Reservation – Up to 10 (Include their positions if applicable)

1

2 3 4

5 6 7

8 9 10

SPECIAL NOTES or DIETARY REQUESTS:_____________________________________________________________

TICKETS: $32.00 Send ticket order form and check to:

Reception: 6:00 P.M. Dinner: 7:00 P.M. Naming of Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen State Winners, Teachers of the Year and Parade of Checks- CMDR Project

V.F.W. State Headquarters Rice Street Station – PO Box 17146 St Paul, MN 55117

Deadline: January 9, 2019 Deadline: January 9, 2019

116th Annual Midwinter Banquet

Saturday, January 19, 2019 Minneapolis Marriott City Center

MENU:

TBD… But ALWAYS Amazing!


Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars

Midwinter Conference – January 18-20, 20198 Minneapolis Marriott City Center

30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Name (Please PRINT in Boxes)

Address:

City: _____________________________ State: _______ Zip: Affiliation: _______________________ Phone

Arrival Date: _________________________ Departure Date: ______________________ Sharing room with: _________________________________________________________ Please reserve a: (___) Single @ $99+tax (___) Double @ $99+tax

(___) Triple @ $99+tax (___) Quad @ $99+tax Room/Bed type: (___) King (___) Two Double Beds Parking(Closest): City Center Ramp- $23 a day (Subj. to Change)

Find Other Parking Options here: https://minneapolisparking.spplus.com/

All requests for reservations must be received by December 27, 2018. Please include first night's deposit to guarantee your reservation. In the event that a guaranteed reservation is not cancelled prior to 6:00 p.m. on your arrival date, one night's room and tax will be deducted from your deposit or billed through your credit card. Special group rates and accommodations are based on availability. Checkout time is 12:00 noon. Guest rooms will be available after 4:00 p.m. All rooms subject to applicable taxes.

~PAYMENT~ Please do not send currency. Reservations will be held until 6:00 p.m. unless guaranteed by one night's

deposit.

Credit Card Type (circle one): Visa Mastercard Discover American Express

Card Number: ______________________________ Expiration Date: ____________

Signature: _____________________________________

Check # ___________ for one (1) night made out to the Minneapolis Marriot City Center

Money Order for one (1) night made out to the Minneapolis Marriot City Center

YES - I would like to receive an Email confirming my Reservations. My email address is:

MAIL RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY TO MARRIOTT CITY CENTER! NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY PHONE

You MUST use this form provided by the Department of MN, VFW to receive the special VFW rate. NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY PHONE


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V.F.W. J. EDGAR HOOVER GOLD MEDAL AWARD-Law Enforcement A Law Enforcement Officer is as a Municipal Police Officers, County Sheriffs, County Deputy Sheriffs, Highway Patrol Officers, Secret Service Personnel, FBI Agents, and Treasury Department The J. Edgar Hoover Gold Medal Award is presented so that those brave and honest men and women in the field of Law Enforcement might know that their dedication and goodwill are appreciated. And, we also hope; that by making such an award, those who would subvert the law and order of our land, might know and learn that their rights and privileges are also protected by those they so harshly criticize. The criteria: 1. Contribution to the preservation and perpetuation of the ideals of law and justice upon which our government is based; 2. Recognition by his colleagues of his service, whether that service be one of quiet dedication or one of achieving wide publicity, to the best and highest interest of the Nation, his community and law and order; 3. Unswerving loyalty to, and active performance in, the defense and security of the nation against its foes, within and without; 4. Dedication to his official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in his responsibility and experience, not only in the fields of law enforcement, but in those fields which encompass the community, the state and the nation, and those fields of human relationship. V.F.W. FIREFIGHTER GOLD MEDAL AWARD The Firefighter Gold Medal Award is presented so that those brave and honest men and women in the field of firefighting might know that their dedication and good will are appreciated. And, we also hope, that by making such an award, our fellow citizens will be reminded of the special efforts and sacrifices made by this nation's many firemen. The criteria: 1. Recognition by colleagues of their service, whether that service be one of quiet dedication or one achieving wide publicity, to the best and highest interest of the nation and the community; 2. Unswerving loyalty to, and active performance in, the defense, safety and security of the nation's citizens; on a full-time or a volunteer basis; 3. Dedication to their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in responsibility and experience, not only in fields within fire safety but in those fields which safeguard the community, the state and the nation. V.F.W. EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN GOLD MEDAL AWARD The Emergency Medical Technician Gold Medal Award is presented so that those brave and honest men and women in the field of emergency service might know that their dedication and good will are appreciated. And, we also hope, that by making such an award, our fellow citizens will be reminded of the special efforts and sacrifices made by this nation's many emergency medical technicians. The criteria: 1. Recognition by colleagues of their service, whether that service be one of quiet dedication or one achieving wide publicity, to the best and highest interest of the nation and the community; 2. Unswerving loyalty to, and active performance in, the defense, safety and security of the nation's citizens; on a full-time or a volunteer basis; 3. Dedication to their official responsibilities over a period of years and continuous growth in responsibility and experience, not only in fields within fire or emergency safety but in those fields which safeguard the community, the state and the nation. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, in presenting the above awards to the Public Safety Community, appreciates the fact that there are many members of the community throughout the nation who meet these rigorous standards. It is our hope that by granting this distinguished award, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States will call national attention not only to the dedicated services of the recipient, but to all those other deserving who share the attributes and accomplishments for which the Gold Medal Award represents.

**See Reverse Side for Nomination Form**


NOMINEE INFORMATION SHEET V.F.W. DEPARTMENT OF Name of Nominee Title of Nominee PHOTO OF NOMINEE (High Quality Head & Shoulders) Gold Award Nominating for (circle one):

V.F.W. J. EDGAR HOOVER V.F.W. FIREFIGHTER V.F.W. EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN Address of Nominee City, State and Zip Phone Email _________________________________________

Nominated by Whom: Post #: Contact Phone: _____________________ Email: ____________________________ RESUME OF NOMINEE'S BACKGROUND:

(Attach required documentation) RESUME OF NOMINEE'S BACKGROUND IN THE ABOVE CIRCLED WORK:

(Attach required documentation) NOMINEES'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE ABOVE CIRCLED FIELD:

(Attach required documentation) Send completed form, resumes and photograph to:

Brian Gislason, Safety Chairman Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Rice Street Station - PO Box 17146 St. Paul, MN 55117

MUST BE IN DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS BEFORE

January 1, 2019


Year:

Title:

1Describe

Hours $

2Describe

Hours $

3Describe

Hours $

4Describe

Hours $

5Describe

Hours $

6Describe

Hours $

Hours Amount

7Describe

Hours $

8Describe

Hours $

9Describe

Hours $

Email: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)

# Members:

# Members:

# Members:

Drug Awareness

CAT A

Recreational Safety # Members:

Flag Presentation or Education

Distribution of Literature

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

# Members:

Pedestrian Safety

# Members:

# Members:

B. SAFETY:# Members

# Members:Loyalty, Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor, Veterans Day

# Members:Other Americanism Projects

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 # (One JOINT report per month)

REPORT for the calendar month of:


YEAR10

Describe

Hours $

11Describe

Hours $

12Describe

Hours $

Hours Amount

13Describe

Hours $

14Describe

Hours $

15Describe

Hours $

16Describe

Hours $

Hours Amount

17Describe

Hours $

18Describe

Hours $

Hours Amount

19Describe

Hours $

20Describe

Hours $

MONTH

CAT D # Members

CAT B

# Members:Home and Fire Safety

# Members:

C. AID TO OTHERS:

Highway Safety

# Members:# Members

Other Safety Projects # Members:

Members/Family # Members:

Senior Citizens

# Members:

Community Involvement & Recognition # Members:

CAT C # Members

Other Aid & Other Projects

Voice of Democracy # Members:

# Members:Other School or Church Projects

# Members:

E. YOUTHSports Organizations

D. SCHOOL AND CHURCH ASSISTANCE

# Members:

Volunteerism in School


YEAR 21

Describe

Hours $

22 Other Describe

Hours $

Hours AmountSUBTOTALS (Categories A, B, C, D and E)

Hours Amount

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

DESCRIPTIONSDONATIONS & SERVICES

PINTS OF BLOOD

TOTAL HOURS

TOTAL MILES

# OF MBRS

# OF PATIENTS VISITED

X $75 X $.14 $ - $ -

Line 27 Line 27 Line 25 Line 27 Line 26

252627

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.

Youth Essay

Community Service Dewey Hermanson

CAT E # Members

COLUMN TOTALS:

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

# Members

MONTH

DOLLAR VALUES:To be added to 25, 26 and

F. HOSPITAL/ BLOOD:

# Members:

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 Total numbers of members actively involved in completing projects

Number of hours members donated to complete projects on this

# Members:

27 below.

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

Add Total above to:

PLEASE RETURN TO:

Revised 2/13/17


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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA

POPPY ORDER FORM- Delivery Changes as of 10/18 As of 10/5/18

Date _______________________

POST/AUXILIARY LOCATION_________________________________ NO. ____________ DISTRICT __________ Poppy Department Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Rice Street Station, P.O. Box 17146 St. Paul, MN 55117

Please place our order for the following:

_______________Buddy Poppies (Assembled) @ $125.00 per 1,000………………….…………$

_______________Poppy cards, easel-back @ $1.00 each (For re-sale to merchants)....…………….… $

_______________Poppy coin canisters @ $1.15 each ………………………….…….…………$

_______________Poppy promotion caps @ $.30 each…………………………………………… $

_______________Poppy promotion buttons @ $.30 each…………………………….……….….. $

_______________"Buddy Poppy" MEMORIAL WREATH @ $4.50 each………………....……. $

_______________Story of the "Buddy Poppy" @ $6.50 sold only in pkg of 100…………..……. $

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ORDER……………………………………………$

Ship the above to: Title Address:

(Street No., Rte.No., etc. **NO PO BOX**) (Town and State) (Zip) PLEASE NOTE: Poppy orders are shipped via UPS. To avoid delay, please give a street address or route number. U.P.S. CANNOT DELIVER TO A POST OFFICE BOX. Signed Title

**Important information to fill out on the back. IF you do not complete this information, your order

will not be shipped until January 1st**

PLEASE see Side 2 to Note WHEN you need your shipment! FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY: Date received Date recorded Date shipped

Partial shipment Order completed Date Paid/Invoiced


Page 2 of 2

IMPORTANT

None of this Material will be included with your order unless requested PLEASE INDICATE HOW MANY, IF ANY, YOU NEED OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL. REQUEST ALL YOU NEED, BUT NO MORE THAN YOU WILL USE. ~POPPY DEPARTMENT Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. Please include the following with our Poppies: QUANTITY ITEM _______________ Arm bands _______________ "Help for the promotion worker". Hints on how to do a more effective job of promoting Poppies. To help keep cost down please only order what is needed _______________ Pledge cards. ***Receipt books will be furnished for Orders as follows:

25+ Easel-back cards= 1 receipt book 100+ Easel-back cards= 2 receipt books 300+ Easel-Back cards= 3 receipt books And so on…

(This receipt can be used by the merchant as proof of a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION.)

Please Fill out the below information. **Orders will be processed within 2-4 weeks of receipt**

Special Notes: Delivery method

• Poppy Orders of 500 and Up: Shipped from VFW National HQ

• Poppy Orders Under 500 AND Any Poppy Supplies Choose One: Ship from State HQ via USPS Pickup Directly at Department Headquarters

**Poppy Cards may be shipped separately** Poppy Cards will be sent starting in December or January


2018 – 2019 ANNUAL PUBLICATIONS CONTEST

DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

OF THE UNITED STATES For more information on the 2018-2019 Post and District Publications Contest: contact, Department Publications and Public Relations Chair.

The 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.

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 1, 2019. Send your two (2) best issues, printed between January 2018 and December 2018. 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: 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 ___________________________________________________

How many times published annually___________________________________________

Membership total ______________________

ENTRY CATEGORIES:

POSTS: select one… ___CATEGORY 1 (250 or less) ___CATEGORY 2 (251 or more)

DISTRICT (all)


POST/DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS PUBLICATIONS SCORING OUTLINE

1. Content: Possible 50 points

A Post/District publication should emphasize local VFW issues. It also should include up-to-date information on local VFW activities and progress regarding each of VFW’s national programs including Voice of Democracy, Citizenship Education, Community Service, Buddy Poppy, Membership, Youth Development, Scholarship and Recognition, and troop support. Articles should answer all pertinent questions and be written in active voice. Liberal use of quotes is recommended.

2. Layout and Graphics: Possible 30 points

Winning publications are attractive and consistent in their appearance. Quality photos and artwork, consistent type in headlines and text, and a clean and readable format are a must. Photographs should be action-oriented and adequately captioned. Artwork and illustrations should be appropriate to the articles and be crisp and well positioned.

3. General Excellence: Possible 20 points

Maximum points can be achieved when all criteria and layout elements come together. Anything that adds to the publication’s readability and attractiveness will be considered.

TOTAL (100 points possible)


Best Feature Story Contest Publications 2018-2019

The Department of Minnesota, along with the National Organization, is now recognizing your Best Feature Story. Eligibility: All VFW Members and their Auxiliaries Length: 300 Words or More Published Date: January 1 to December 31, 2018 (The story must be a published article and can be

originally written by your newspaper staff or by a freelance writer from a newspaper within your state.

Topic: State VA departments, Local military units deploying overseas, Local troop support operations, VFW Programs, Dedication of state Veterans memorials, and editorials advocating positions on veterans issues within your state.

Please Fill out the below form & send it to Department Headquarters by March 1, 2019

Department of Minnesota, VFW Rice Street Station PO Box 17146 Saint Paul, MN 55155

Please attach a copy of the publication where the article was printed (clippings are fine). All Articles will be judged on: Topic Knowledge: Shows knowledge of the theme and use of research. Topic Development: Answers, relevant facts—who, what, where, when and why. Relates to writer’s own

experiences. Clarity of Ideas: Provides a clear explanation of the wr iter ’s interpretation of the theme. If you have any questions if your Article would be acceptable please call Melody at Department headquarters 651-291-1757 or email at [email protected]

Name/Post: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Date Published: __________________________________________________________________ Topic of Article: __________________________________________________________________

Cut out the form below and submit to Department Headquarters along with proof of publication


* * * * * RULES FOR V.F.W. COLOR BOOK CONTEST IN SCHOOLS * * * * * 1. Show sample of the color book to grade school principal for the approval to distribute to 1st, 2nd or 3rd graders for the coloring contest. 2. After determining the number of students in the grades suggested by the principal or teachers, immediately order that number of books from VFW State Headquarters, Rice Street Station - PO Box 17146, St. Paul, MN 55117. The cost is only $.50 per book, plus postage. 3. After the coloring book contest is approved by the principal and teachers, determine if the Post and/or Auxiliary should provide the judges. We should offer to provide the judges so as not to overburden the teachers. 4. When choosing judges, most likely in your Post, Auxiliary or the local neighborhood, you could find two or three judges who have some knowledge of art or education. Be sure to avoid any conflict - don’t choose judges who have students in the grades being judged in the color book contest. 5. FOR PRIZES: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons now cost a fortune, instead you might consider prizes of silver dollars. Example: $3.00 First prize; $2.00 Second Prize and $1.00 Third Prize. General Orders 36 November 2018



POST VOICE OF DEMOCRACY REPORTING FORM

Please submit this form to your District Chairman

even if you do not sponsor the Voice of Democracy Contest this year. DISTRICT NO. POST/AUXILIARY NO.

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Post Membership 6/30/17 Aux. membership 6/30/17

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Name of Voice of Democracy Chairmen:

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Address Address

City/Zip City/Zip

SCHOOLS SPONSORED: LOCATION: # OF ENTRANTS

Total number of entries judged?

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Sponsored jointly by Post & Aux.? YES or NO -- If NO, who did sponsor?

Name of Voice of Democracy Chairmen:

Post Auxiliary

Address Address

City/Zip City/Zip

SCHOOLS SPONSORED: LOCATION: # OF ENTRANTS

Total number of entries judged?

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