A non-profit official publication the Department of the Pacific Areas, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Volume XXI – Number 04 October 2017 FREE “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
Typhoon / Around the Pacific Table of Contents 2017-2018 Section: Page: Department of Pacific Areas Council of Administration Department Officer’s Comments 2 and Commander 2 Senior Vice Commander 3 Grand of Pacific Areas Scratch Junior Vice Commander 4 08-10 December 2017 Quartermaster 5 Department Committee Reports 6 Parklane Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines Clark Cemetery Committee Chairman 7 Life Membership Chairman 8 National Home for Children Chairman 9 Outreach Chairman 10 Roving Ambassador - United Kingdom 11 Veterans Assistance Committee Chairman 12 Voice of Democracy / Patriots Pen / Teacher Award Chair 13 Editor 15 Around the Pacific - Community Report 16 VFW Pacific Areas General Announcements 22 Cootie Corner Announcements 27 Pacific Areas Photo of the Edition 28 Pacific Areas Joke of the Edition 28 Register today!
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Inputs for the November edition are
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From the Commander:
Greetings Comrades:
“VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
Living as we do in disaster prone areas on the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, I was very pleased when our Council of Administration approved a $1000 donation to the VFW National Disaster Relief Fund. The donation was in response to an initiative by VFW National Adjutant General Brian Duffy to establish this fund, which will be immediately available to support relief efforts in any affected area.
We now have Memstat numbers that reflect our actual membership status, and our Department has moved to number three in membership percentage among the 52 Departments with 89.23%. Two Posts are already over 100%, Post 124, Baguio City with 112.41%, and Post 12146, Banchang-Utapao with 105.55%. Congratulations to both Posts.
Several structural changes have been made within the Department. Based on demographic realities, and to insure our continued presence in Taiwan to assist Veterans and families, Post 727 consolidated with Post 9957 in Taipei. Relocation of US Forces in Korea led to the consolidation of Post 10216 in Osan and Post 8180 in Seoul, The Post will be located in Osan, with Post 8180 designation and the Post 10216 name.
Viewing the recent Facebook and website entries from around the Department, I’m impressed not only by the level of activity, but by the range and value of our involvement in Veteran and Community activities. In all cases the level of professionalism in all our events is obvious, and I take pride being a part of a high performing Department. Give your activities widest possible exposure on social media and utilize hashtags #vfwpostpride and #vfwstrong on Facebook posts to increase viewers.
Increase the number or scope of your activities or projects by utilizing VFW Foundation Grants, or NMS funding where appropriate. These sources of VFW National assistance are excellent supplements to local resources, and increase funds available for your projects. The application process for the Foundation Grants is not complex. Visit the Foundation website at: https://www.vfw.org/grants
Look forward to seeing many of you at the C of A at the Parklane Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines. Web registration is available now.
Yours in Comradeship and Service, John Gilbert Commander Department of Pacific Areas
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From the Senior Vice Commander:
Comrades,
The VFW National Membership Report numbers have been published by the National Membership Team. Life Membership Payouts have been made to the Department, Districts and Posts. The DPA currently stands in 3rd place at VFW National with 89.12% as of 30 September 2017. We have two posts (Post 124 – Baguio City & Post 12146 – Bang Chang) over 100%. There are 15 Posts and 5 Districts with more than 90%. You can see your current numbers by doing a Post Query! I encourage you to set your priorities on working the unpaid or expiring annual memberships. Our goal this year is 12,000 members for the Department. That will require each Post and District to push their recruiting efforts NOW! I’m confident this goal can be met! Let’s work as a Team!
The Typhoon has been delayed again for September. All Department Officers and Committee Chairmen should submit their input to the Typhoon Editor by the 5th of each month. In addition we ask that you continue to send a copy of your reports to the Department Website Manager, Shawn Watson, so that he can upload your reports on the new section of the DPA Website. This will ensure that your reports get distribution to all in the Department.
I have attached a copy of the Membership Standings as of 30 September 2017 for your review. The DPA needs less than one percent to go over 90%. Continue working your All-State and All-American “Checklists”. Once you have achieved a requirement that has been verified by the appropriate Committee Chairman – send it to me! Don’t wait until the end of the year.
Post Dst Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year Percent Div RS City State N/R LM Prior Annual Retention
Pacific Areas 9723 1 682 4 0 9 695 750 92.66% 1 OKINAWA, JAPAN 0 56 17.86%
District Totals 1 682 4 0 9 695 750 92.66% 0
Pacific Areas 1054 2 723 3 0 3 729 819 89.01% 1 YOKOSUKA CITY, JAPAN 0 77 6.49%
Pacific Areas 9555 2 339 1 0 4 344 368 93.47% 2 YOKOTA AFB, JAPAN 2 31 12.90%
Pacific Areas 9612 2 447 5 0 2 454 553 82.09% 2 CAMP ZAMA, JAPAN 6 113 7.08%
District Totals 2 1509 9 0 9 1527 1740 87.75% 8
Pacific Areas 8180 3 1607 22 3 23 1655 2009 82.37% 1 SONGTAN-SI, KOREA 2 154 4.55%
Pacific Areas 9985 3 193 1 0 8 202 369 54.74% 2 TONGDUCHON-UP, KOREA 1 180 5.56%
Pacific Areas 10033 3 501 5 0 6 512 547 93.60% 2 TAEGU, KOREA 2 38 23.68%
Pacific Areas 10223 3 234 13 0 3 250 281 88.96% 3 CAMP HUMPHREYS, KORE 4 53 7.55%
Pacific Areas 12147 3 123 9 0 3 135 171 78.94% 5 SEONGNAM, KOREA 10 58 13.79%
District Totals 3 2658 50 3 43 2754 3377 81.55% 19
Pacific Areas 9957 4 345 0 0 8 353 368 95.92% 2 TAIPEI, TAIWAN 0 8 37.50%
District Totals 4 345 0 0 8 353 368 95.92% 0
Pacific Areas 9876 5 357 2 3 17 379 416 91.10% 2 PATTAYA CITY, THAILA 1 44 38.64%
Pacific Areas 9951 5 230 0 0 4 234 254 92.12% 3 BANGKOK, THAILAND 1 30 20.00%
Pacific Areas 10217 5 125 0 0 2 127 142 89.43% 6 KORAT AF BASE, THAIL 0 15 13.33%
Pacific Areas 10249 5 237 2 0 10 249 275 90.54% 3 UDORN, THAILAND 1 43 34.88%
Pacific Areas 11575 5 98 0 0 3 101 110 91.81% 7 PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA 1 14 21.43%
Pacific Areas 12074 5 90 0 0 6 96 111 86.48% 7 CHIANG MAI, THAILAND 1 22 36.36%
Pacific Areas 12146 5 125 3 0 5 133 126 105.55% 6 BAN CHANG, RAYONG TH 7 19 52.63%
Pacific Areas 12163 5 23 1 0 0 24 36 66.66% 10 PERTH, WESTERN AUSTR 2 22 9.09%
District Totals 5 1285 8 3 47 1343 1470 91.36% 14
Pacific Areas 1509 6 331 2 0 3 336 361 93.07% 2 YIGO, GUAM 2 29 13.79%
Pacific Areas 2917 6 177 4 0 2 183 198 92.42% 4 AGAT GU 0 20 10.00%
Pacific Areas 3457 6 225 6 1 6 238 264 90.15% 3 SAIPAN, CNMI 2 40 17.50%
District Totals 6 733 12 1 11 757 823 91.98% 4
Pacific Areas 124 7 171 0 0 1 172 153 112.41% 5 BAGUIO CITY,PHILIPPI 16 0 100.00%
Pacific Areas 2485 7 1576 10 3 22 1611 1655 97.34% 1 ANGELES CITY, PHILIP 17 86 34.88%
Pacific Areas 9892 7 222 0 0 0 222 232 95.68% 4 BAUANG,LA UNION PHIL 0 9 11.11%
Pacific Areas 11447 7 441 1 0 3 445 465 95.69% 2 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPIN 9 29 20.69%
Pacific Areas 12130 7 61 0 0 3 64 100 64.00% 7 CEBU, PHILIPPINES 1 41 9.76%
District Totals 7 2471 11 3 29 2514 2605 96.50% 43
Pacific Areas 15055 99 476 4 3 9 492 575 85.56% 2 PACIFIC AREAS PI 2
District Totals 99 476 4 3 9 492 575 85.56% 2
State Totals 10159 98 13 165 10435 11708 89.12% 90
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I look forward to seeing all of you in Cebu for the Mid-Term Council of Administration Meeting from 8-10 December 2017. The Department Leadership will be coming to your area in full force in the next few months. Please keep in touch and check your email accounts.
The Department of Pacific Areas continues to excel as a leader within VFW National. Let’s work as a Team and get the job done! Please contact me any time at [email protected] or +639182491184!
Yours in Comradeship, Michael R. (Mike) Verville Junior Vice Commander Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
From the Junior Vice Commander:
Comrades,
Now is the time for the final push on Voice of Democracy/Patriots Pen entries. October is the final month for our students to get in their applications to their respective Posts. Please emphasize the rules and make sure the applications are complete.
There was a notable increase in the CSR entries for many Posts during September. And the entries are becoming more valid as we go. Community Service is one of our best ways to show the world what we do, and what the VFW is all about. It can be a valuable tool in recruiting new members. And please keep in mind, you can back date these entries. Please review the requirements for All-State in regards of your CSR entries. With the consolidation of Posts 8180 and 10216, they are now under the single entry of 8180. Please ensure the 10216 folks use the proper 8180 entry when submitting your CSR. On October 4th, here in Japan, we will be attending the memorial Service for the ten young sailors killed during the collision in August. A Line of Honor will be formed around the base that the buses and cars with the families of the young men will drive through on the way to the ceremony. VFW Post 1054 used our Military Assistance Program (MAP) to fund the reception afterwards for 450 crew members and families. MAP is a wonderful program, and can be used for a number of activities. It costs your Posts nothing to use it. Take advantage of it.
CSR Entries as of October 1, 2017 Post Dist May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Total 9723 1 13 14 10 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 1054 37 40 32 52 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 222 9555 2 21 21 27 27 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117 9612 35 30 41 26 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 158 8180 31 13 17 23 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 126 9985 7 6 7 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 10033 3 1 10 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 10223 9 7 12 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 12147 7 4 4 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 9957 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 9876 35 16 27 25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 9951 27 22 23 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103 10217 12 9 25 13 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 10249 5 12 11 9 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 11575 1 1 14 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 12074 17 8 15 10 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71 12146 23 26 22 24 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 12163 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
1509 11 14 3 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 2917 6 106 106 167 233 374 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 986 3457 23 19 14 20 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102 124 13 11 15 19 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 2485 126 124 94 170 220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 734 7 9892 23 8 11 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 11447 7 8 5 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 12130 4 9 6 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
Total 603 529 604 744 886 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3366
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Thanks again to you all, and let’s all help make this a great year for the Department of Pacific Areas. [email protected] Cell:+81-80-3548-1859
Yours in Comradeship, Rick Farris Junior Vice Commander Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
From the Junior Past Commander:
Comrades of the Pacific,
Hope all took time to take part in remembering and celebrating POW/MIA Day. Please take the time to submit any articles or photos of your events to the monthly TYPHOON, so that all the comrades of the Pacific Areas can see how each Post or District celebrated POW/MIA Day.
We are already a quarter into the current year and before you know it, we will be at the C of A. We are doing okay with recruiting but should be doing a lot better. Please recruit early and getting new members involved with all the VFW programs and community activities. VFW National asks each of us to devote ourselves to VFW programs in our community and in recruiting new members. As you heard many times our membership is our strength in communicating with Congress and the President. So please carry application forms and ask those members you meet to join, do not wait for them to walk up and ask you if they can join. We have to do a better job of promoting the great organization we are. This will ensure that members will stay a VFW member for Life and give other veterans a reason to want to be a part of our great organization.
I hope you are actively working with your local schools, to get nominees for the Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen and Teachers Awards. These awards are due by November 1st to the Post.
Please make sure your posts report all your program accomplishments, i.e. NMS, Buddy Poppies, Teachers Awards, Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen and other activities. When looking at achieving All-State and All-American status it is the responsibility of the Post to ensure all programs and activities have been completed and reported and a majority of the requirements can be completed by the C of A.
If you need any help or have any suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You may email me at: [email protected]. Thanks for all that you do for Veterans, their widows, and their orphans.
Yours in Comradeship and Service, Robert “Mo” Moses “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future” Junior Past Department Commander “Still Leading, Mentoring and Caring” Department of Pacific Areas
From the Chief of Staff:
Comrades,
We are getting close to the midterm. The Department has had a great start. Many of the program deadlines are coming up. Each Commander should review the All-State and All- American programs to ensure none of the requirements are overlooked.
I have heard of ramblings that we might have interest of another Post forming up in the southern Philippines. Once they see how many people they have, we will send that a Post startup kit. During the last National convention, as reported a couple months ago, it was voted on to change the required number of new members to start a Post from 25 to 10. However, in order to start a new Post you still need 35 members.
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The Department is down in the number of Posts within the Department by one. Post 8180 (Seoul) has combined with Post 10216 (Osan). They will be known as COL Lewis L. Millett, Hill 180 Memorial Post and will be using 8180 as the Post number. With these two Posts combining it makes them the largest Post in the Department.
Yours in comradeship, Shawn Watson Chief of Staff Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
From the Quartermaster:
Comrades,
Does the VFW beg too much? I’ll give you the long answer.
When I was a Post Quartermaster for many years, I never put in a new member’s email address when I transmitted the application because I knew that the National office would send them frequent requests for donations. This bugged me, and I didn’t want to bug new members with the same requests for money. After becoming the Department Quartermaster, I learned why this happens.
First and foremost, every penny of a Pacific Areas member’s donation to National comes back to the Department in the form of a grant. This has enabled our Department to set up a Disaster Relief Fund ($10,000) to be used when our members are stricken with a natural disaster and need immediate help with food, shelter, medications, and other necessities. We were also able to start the Veterans Outreach Program ($6,000) to give assistance to any veteran in our geographic area who has a financial emergency that a $500 shot in the arm can help alleviate. This is where your donation to National goes.
I personally saw these donations in action after Typhoon Soudelor wrecked havoc on most of my home island of Saipan. National sent us $10,000 right away to help in the recovery. I was one of the lucky ones who still had a house, but I was without power and water for 48 days. Try it sometime; it’s not fun. The donations from National and Posts & Pup Tents within our Department and donations from other Departments helped me cope with the destruction and hardship. One of our younger members with a wife and 3 children lost everything, but the VFW’s donations helped make his life whole again.
After this happened, I made a personal commitment to donate to the VFW every year. You should consider doing the same. It may just come back to you tenfold when you need it the most. So to answer the original question, “Does the VFW beg too much?” The answer is “No”. They are doing what they can to help US, and isn’t that what we are all about?
Quartermasters, when you transmit a new member to National, include his or her email address. The person you help may be you.
2017-2018 POST AND DISTRICT AUDITS/POPPIES/QM BONDS BUDDY POPPIES QM BOND AUDITS SUBMITTED JUNE ‘17 SEP ‘17 DEC ‘17 MAR ‘18 ORDERED ‘17-‘18 ORDERED 2017-‘18 9723 $58/500 $65.00/$26,000 Pd./F District I X $10.50/$3,000 Pd.F 1054 X $174/1,500 $100.00/$40,000 Pd./F 9555 X $58/500 $65.00/$26,000. Pd./F 9612 $58/500 $65.00/$26,000. Pd./F District II X X $17.50/$5,000. Pd./F 8180 $348/3,000 $35.00/$10,000 Pd./F 9985 X X $58/500 $35.00/$10,000 Pd./F 10033 X $58/500 $65.00/$26,000. Pd./F 10216 Post10216 merged with Post 8180 $116/1,000 $65.00/$26,000 Pd./F 10223 $58/500 $65.00/$26,000 Pd./F 12147 $58/500 $35.00/$10,000 Pd./F District III X X $35.00/$10.000 Pd./F 727 Post 727 merged with Post 9957 missing $35.00/$10,000 Pd. 9957 X $58/500 $75.00/$30,000 Pd./F District IV X $35/$10,000 Pd./F
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9876 X $58/500 $125.00/$50,000. Pd./F 9951 X $58/500 $35.00/$10,000. Pd./F 10217 X $58/500 $42.00/$12,000. Pd./F 10249 X $58/500 $52.50/$15,000 Pd./F 11575 $58/500 $10.50/$3,000 Pd./F 12074 X $58/500 $52.50/$15,000 Pd./F 12146 X $58/500 $35.00/$10,000 Pd./F 12163 $58/500 $52.50/$15,000 unpaid/F District V X X $52.50/$15,000 Pd./F 1509 $58/500 $70.00/$28,000 Pd./F 2917 X $232/2,000 $65.00/$26,000. Pd./F 3457 X $58/500 $65.00/$26,000. Pd./F District VI X X $10.50/$3,000 Pd./F 124 X $58/500 $48.00/$13,000. Pd./F 2485 X X $58/500 $400.00/$160,000. Pd./F 9892 $58/500 $35.00/ $10,000. Pd./F 11447 X $58/500 $35.00/$10,000 Pd./F 12130 X $58/500 $10.50/$3,000 Pd./F
Yours in comradeship, Pete Callaghan Quartermaster Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
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From the Clark Veterans Cemetery Chairman:
Comrades,
All veterans are encouraged to have a clean and readable copy of their DD214 on file both at home and with their veteran’s organization. Not finding a deceased veteran’s DD214 causes delays in burial and other benefits.
VFW Post Website has been down and under construction. Please be patient while we rebuild our website.
Significant Activities (7):
05 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 2485 provided burial services and military honors for Rodolfo Tuirok, PO1, USN at Clark Veterans Cemetery. 07 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 2485 provided burial services and military honors for Edward Plunkett, SN, USN at Clark Veterans Cemetery. 14 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 2485 provided burial services and military honors for Ronald Burrus, MSG, USAF at Clark Veterans Cemetery. 15 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 2485 provided burial services and military honors for Andrew Mathews, Cpl, USMC at Clark Veterans Cemetery. 19 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 2485 provided burial services and military honors for Belinda Dionisio, Sra, USAF at Clark Veterans Cemetery. 22 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 11447 provided burial services and military honors for Patrick Keefe, PO3, USN at Clark Veterans Cemetery. 26 Sep 2017 - VFW Post 2485 provided burial services and military honors for Nichole Tuttle, A1C, USAF at Clark Veterans Cemetery.
VFW Post 2485 and Grave Diggers were honored to lay Active Duty Airman First Class Tuttle to rest performing military honors with the Andersen Air Force Base Honor Guard. Grave Diggers were honored to assist with the coordination and quarantine clearance for A1C Tuttle arriving to Clark Veterans Cemetery from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
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As of 30 Sep 2017, Grave Digger life membership stands at 1393 adding two (2) new Grave Diggers during the month.
Michael Kraft VFW Post 2485 Joyce Kraft VFW Post 2485
Grave Digger Memberships will continue to be offered as a legacy commemorative program with donations used for indigent Veteran burials, upgrade of burial equipment, and to help defray the expenses of our annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
Information is available on the Post 2485 website http://www.vfwpost2485.com/cemetery_report.doc. (Note: the web site is currently undergoing reconstruction, please be patient.)
“VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
Yours in comradeship, Norman G. Smith Clark Cemetery Chairman (2016-2017) Department of Pacific Areas
From the Life Membership Chairman:
Greetings Comrades,
Life Membership for the Department ended the 2016-2017 year at an all-time high of 10,230. To date the Department has 91 new Life Members with District VII Posts 124 and 2485 leading the way with 16 and 18 new Life Members respectively. GO LIFE!
For the 2017-2018 year, the Department will provide a free Life Membership or a $400 stipend for Posts meeting the following criteria:
A. Posts over 500 Members Each 10 N/R Life Members recruited B. Posts under 500 Members Each 5 N/R Life Members recruited C. If a District has all Posts at 100%, a free Life Membership will be awarded.
The following Posts have won DPA paid Life Memberships or $400 stipends:
Post Total Earned Total N/R Recruited 124 3 16 2485 1 18 11447 1 9 12146 1 7 12147 2 10
Yours in Comradeship, Cliff Wilsey Life Membership Chairman Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
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From the National Home for Children Chairman:
Comrades,
Another month has quickly passed us by. October is now upon us and we are only three months away from our CofA. District Commanders and Post Commander from my list below we are still have quite a way to climb in keeping with the All-State and All-American criteria’s. Please have your post make the small donation to the National Home and send me their reports.
Illinois / Indiana Day 2017!
An unexpected September heat wave pushed over the National Home with temperatures in the low 90's on both Illinois and Indiana Day this year!
Despite the sweltering heat, members from Illinois arrived at the National Home Saturday morning ready for a day of touring their homes and the facilities. They enjoyed walking the grounds and learning about the National Home and our program. They also had a chance to see the Sun canopy, benches and maple tree that were donated as part of the Nursery Summer Fun Time package by the VFW Department of Illinois Auxiliary. This area will provide much-needed shade for the nursery kids during outside playtime.
Sunday morning, we welcomed our friends from the Department of Indiana and took them on guided tours of the nursery, guest lodge, and pond as well as the Indiana house. Some of our visitors were experiencing the National Home and our beautiful grounds for the first time. We also had a special visitor with us, 91-year-old WWII veteran, Paul Meyers of Indianapolis, IN.
We are always so thankful to share the National Home with our friends from the VFW Departments of Illinois and Indiana. It is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to see the lasting impact that their donations make and get educated about our program. Working together like this, we can have even more of an impact on the lives of veterans and their families.
To see photos from Illinois Day, Click here. To see photos from Indiana Day, Click here. From the National Home BLOG site to see more Click here
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National Home Donation Report
This report is updated as of 05 October 2017 as received in from the National Home and Post Quartermasters. District / Post District / Post District / Post Reported District / Post Reported Donated Donated District 1 No District 5 No
9723 No 9876 No
District 2 YES $100.00 9951 No
1054 YES $100.00 10217 YES $50.00
9555 No 10249 No
9612 YES $100.00 11575 No
District 3 No 12074 No
8180 No 12146 No
9985 No 12163 No
10033 No District 6 YES $50.00
10216 No 1509 No
10223 No 2917 YES $50.00
12109 No 3457 No
12147 No District 7 YES $50.00
District 4 No 124 YES $100.00
727 Merged with No 2485 No 9957 9892 YES $25.00
Post 12147 Project Pacific House $100.00 11447 YES $50.00
Post 1054 Annual Benefit Concert $2,500.00 12130 YES $50.00
Sub-Total $300.00 Sub-Total $425.00
Dist/Post Special Grand $725.00 $2,600.00 $3,325.00 Total Projects Total Not Confirmed Needs increased
Please report any and all donations that you make to the National Home to me so they can be recorded and tracked. Email them to [email protected]
The VFW National Home for Children serves as a living memorial to America’s Veterans by helping our nation’s veteran and military families during challenging times.
Yours in Comradeship, Randell E. Himes National Home for Children Chairman Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
From the Outreach Chairman:
Comrades,
Numerous DPA Posts are reaching out and supporting local community organizations, charities and other Veterans and Fraternal groups. As mentioned in previous Typhoon articles, the DPA Initiative Outreach Program should not be confused with outreaching to veterans for membership drives, taking care of our fellow veterans or meeting the criteria of the All State and All American programs, which is separate.
Here are some events that were posted in September on individual Post’s websites, Facebook pages and CSR inputs to the DPA.
- Post 1054 Yokosuka Japan: Facebook post on hosting with the VA Center for Women Veterans the Monthly Women Veterans Meeting. Other attendees included multiple other veteran service organizations and VA employees. This month the Embassy of Israel came as special guests to discuss partnering with the VFW and other organizations for better recognition and outreach to female combat veterans.
- Post 9612 Camp Zama Korea: Facebook post on conducting a concurrent Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration and fundraising for victims of recent hurricanes event.
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- Post 12130 Cebu City Philippines: Facebook post on turning a veteran cemetery upgrade project back to the Philippine Veterans Association. The upgrades included installing a new gate and door to limit pass thru traffic. The project was partially funded by MAP.
- A handful of Posts participated in “green” projects (e.g. area cleanup, recycling) to include Post 2485 Angeles City Philippines who provided 1,200 trees to the Angeles City Clean and Green program.
- Numerous Posts stated they hosted or participated in POW MIA ceremonies, the Korean-American Friendship Festival, Japan Friendship Festival, Battling Bastards of Bataan event, 911 remembrance events, veteran advisory boards, sporting events, provided financial and/or material support for hurricane victims in the United States as well as schools, churches and families in need in the local communities.
As I am sure you know, a proven Outreach method is to work with other fraternal organizations who support local community organizations. Doing so can not only increase the VFWs exposure, but it also has a solid potential to increase the Post’s membership. While reviewing Posts Facebook pages, I noticed a large amount of the Home pages have up to three sections, usually on the right-hand side of the page, titled “Pages Liked by this Page”, “People Also Liked” and “Suggested Groups” listed. These sections can provide links to other organizations which may provide positive leads. Examples of other organizations I noticed included RSL Western Australia Hawthorn Sub-Branch, Operation Eagle Pull & Frequent Wind & S.S. Mayaguez, USARSUPTHAI FB Association, The NAM, Retirement Services Office Korea, Paul E Finn Memorial Post 37 (American Legion) South Korea, Thailand Laos and Cambodia Veterans FB Group, and many more. It might be worthwhile to look into these.
If you have any suggestions on ways your Post reaches out to the local communities and want to showcase it here, please let me know.
Yours in Comradeship, Jon Crist Outreach Chairman Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
From the Roving Ambassador - United Kingdom:
Dear Comrades,
I am now in Colorado Springs and getting settled.
With the events of Sunday in Las Vegas is still fresh in our minds, I would just like to wish all involved all the very best! My thoughts and prayers go out to the deceased, injured, and all attendees who went out for an enjoyable evening and now their lives have been changed forever. I pray that they will eventually have peace knowing they have the support of our great nation with them.
To the First Responders, SWAT, Police Officers, and attendees who turned into heroes by risking their lives to help our fallen...BIG TIME THANKS!!! A grateful nation appreciates your sacrifice!
If anyone in the DPA had family members who attended the Concert, I hope it worked out that they have been able to contact our members to let us know they are okay.
I am always thinking and praying for our great Department. Let us continue to take care of each other because we are and will always be COMRADES!!!
I hope to see each of you at the C of A in Cebu. May god bless you, your families and the good ole U.S.A.
Yours in Comradeship, Kevin E. Mitchell Roving Ambassador - United Kingdom Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
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From the Veterans Assistance Committee Chairman:
Comrades,
Things have come to a crawl the last month. The Department of Pacific Areas (DPA) Veteran's Assistance Committee (VAC) has awarded only one $500.00 grant so far this year. We have $5,500.00 left in the budget for the 2017-2018 year. Where are my District Commanders? Are we in such a good position that we have no needy veterans in your area of responsibility? Please take the time to keep your eyes and ears open for needy veterans in your Districts.
I will once again remind all members that the Committee will once again consist of the Committee Chairman and all seven of the District Commanders in the DPA. Any VFW Member in their District can nominate a worthy veteran for a VAC Grant. Just let your Post Commander or District Commander know of anyone who needs our help. It is a simple process that requires only a one page nomination form. In order to receive assistance a veteran must have served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. All Requests for Assistance must be identified to the VAC Chairman and/or the District Commander as soon as possible. Once the request is received - the Chairman will initiate action within 24 - 48 hours to convene the committee via one of three methods: (1) Teleconference, (2) Email or (3) Online Chat Services. When the decision is made to render assistance, the Chairman will coordinate with the DPA Quartermaster, the District Commander and his/her representative to ensure financial aid is distributed within 7-10 Business Days. The appropriate District Commander will ensure that he or his representative provides follow-up documentation (i.e., paid medical bills, grocery receipts, paid prescription bills, etc.) to the Committee Chairman. It is also requested that the local representative provide photos and other information to assist the committee in providing updates to the DPA Typhoon Newsletter. Each request for assistance will not exceed $500.00. All assistance will be provided on a Grant basis. Let’s kick the program in gear and get out there and help our fellow veterans.
I look forward to seeing all of you in Cebu from 8-10 December 2017. You may contact me any time day or night. My contact information is: (1) Email - [email protected], (2) Telephone - +639182491184.
Yours in Comradeship, Michael R. (Mike) Verville Veterans Assistance Committee Chairman Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
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From the Voice of Democracy / Patriot’s Pen / Teacher’s Award Chairman:
Commander, District and Post Commanders, Voice of Democracy (VOD), Patriot Pen (PP), Teacher Award’s (TA) Chairman and Comrades,
Good Information:
Kris Harmer has retired. The new points of contact for the Voice and Democracy and Patriot’s Pen have been given to Quentin Carroll. His email address is [email protected] and his telephone number is (816) 968-1155. Tammy Beauchamp will have Teacher’s Award. Her email address is [email protected] and her phone number is (816) 968- 1155. Below is a reminder of the procedure to follow when forwarding your Department Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen winner packets to VFW National Headquarters, by January 15, 2018.
NOTE: The deadline for your completed Department report & summary forms (for Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen) to be sent to VFW Programs at National HQs is not until January 31, 2018. Please let us know if you need blank Department report forms e-mailed (in PDF or Word format) by contacting Quentin Carroll at [email protected] or calling 816- 968-1155. The District Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen report forms are now located online on www.vfw.org under the VFW member log-in. You would click on MY VFW, then VFW Training and Support, then “Citizenship Education, Youth Scholarships and Activities.” Quentin can also e-mail you the district report forms if needed. The official Department report forms do need to be obtained by contacting Quentin in VFW Programs. A deadline date listing is attached.
Your first place Department Voice of Democracy winner packet should include:
1) Official student entry form Quentin at National will NOT contact your winner about the DC trip until after the Department has officially notified the student that he/she is the first place Department winner. Because extensive preparations are needed for the March 3-7, 2018 Voice of Democracy Washington, DC finals trip, your notification date should be January 31st or sooner. Please verify the date that your first place Department Voice of Democracy winner will be notified that they are the first place Department winner by e-mailing this exact date to [email protected]. Additionally, please include this date on the Department chairman section of the entry form. We will send a letter to the Voice of Democracy winner about their DC trip after this date, and we will also purchase the winner’s round trip air transportation to Washington, DC.) 2) Typed essay. 3) Audio recording of essay (either an audio CD or USB flash drive...or “stick” is acceptable. Please review for sound quality and for length of 3-5 minutes, and ensure the student does not identify themselves – either by their name, city, state, school, national origin, race, etc. when reciting their essay verbally.) 4) Photograph (should be a good quality, head and shoulders photo – this photo can be e-mailed to [email protected] in jpeg form - at least 300 dpi is preferred - or mailed as a hard copy photograph in the packet.)
The first place Department Patriot's Pen winner packet should include:
1) Official student entry form. 2) Typed essay (please count number of words - should be 300 to 400, and ensure the student does not identify themselves – either by their name, city, state, school, national origin, race, etc. within the text of the essay.) 3) Photograph (should be a good quality, head and shoulders photo – this photo can be e-mailed to [email protected] in jpeg form - at least 300 dpi is best - or mailed as a hard copy photo in the packet.)
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When your Department judging’s are completed and the winners are selected, please mail these winners’ packets to VFW National Headquarters (see below address). The deadline for National to receiver the winner packets is January 15, 2018 (even if they have not been notified they are the winner, either personally or at your Department Mid-Winter awards ceremony.) Please do not delay mailing because they have not been notified, the packet must still be received by Jan 15. We will not contact the Voice of Democracy or Patriot’s Pen student until after the date you give us on the reverse side of their entry form.
Both winner packets need to be received in the VFW Programs office at National HQs on or before January 15. This does not mean postmarked by January 15, they need to be in our hands on or before January 15. If you are missing any required item in any of these winner packets, or if you have an unavoidable delay that might keep the packets from arriving on or before the deadline, please call our office at 816-968-1155 to let us know the situation, and we will be glad to work with you. Please remember that you have until two weeks later (January 31) to get your Department Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Department reports mailed in.
Please ensure that the Voice of Democracy winner keeps a copy of his or her audio CD (or USB flash drive) and either an electronic version or a hard copy of their photograph, in the event the originals get lost in the mail. If possible, keep copies for yourself as well. Please try to avoid using first class mail; instead use FedEx, UPS or Priority/Express mail (because you can receive a tracking number.) This January 15 deadline must be met in order to protect your winner(s) from the potential of being disqualified from the national judging(s).
Voice of Democracy trip for first place state winner
The March 3-7, 2018 Washington, DC finals is a very special trip that the winner has earned on his or her own. In recent years, we have found an increasing number of winners’ families desiring to come to the Voice of Democracy finals with their student. Family members or friends are welcome to attend only one event, the Monday night Monday night March 5th “Parade of Winners” ceremony that will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. This is a totally open ceremony (there is no cost and no tickets are needed.)
Due to the size of our group (53 students total) and other liability issues, we are not able to accommodate any additional family or friends on our tour bus, on our rental vans, or at any other scheduled event during the four-day trip. If family members or friends do choose to attend the “Parade of Winners,” they must pay for and arrange their own transportation and lodging. Only the student winner will be picked up at the airport on March 3rd by VFW staff and, with the exception of during the post Parade of Winners photo session, the winner cannot visit with any family or friends until we release them on Wednesday, March 7th.
NOTE: Only the first place national Patriot’s Pen winner (which is announced in mid-February 2018) is invited to attend the VFW Legislative Conference (Parade of Winners) in Washington DC, with one parent (all-expenses paid for both).
Just another quick reminder (for your advance planning) - please note the dates of upcoming Washington, DC Voice of Democracy student finals trips:
2018: March 3 – 7, 2018 2019: March 2 – 6, 2019
Please note that the Washington, DC Legislative Conference dates are slightly different than the students’ trip:
2018: March 4 – 8, 2018 2019: March 3 – 7, 2019
If you have any questions, please let us know.
“Leading, Mentoring, and Caring”
“VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
Yours in comradeship and service, Ron Monninger Voice of Democracy / Patriot’s Pen / Teacher’s Award Chairman Department of Pacific Areas [email protected]
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From the Typhoon / Around the Pacific Editor:
Comrade Commander and Comrades of the Department of Pacific Areas,
Looks like the computer and internet challenges I had here in California are finally resolved. I look forward to publishing all the great information our officers and chairmen have and also all the great things your Posts are doing. Reminder, inputs for the November edition are due on 05 Nov 2017.
GENERAL NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION FORMAT DOs / DON’Ts FOR PHOTOS / ARTICLES FOR THE AROUND THE PACIFIC SECTION Submission Format: A significant amount of time is used in reformatting inputs. Please use the following submission format: 1. Do submit “money shots” (meaning whenever possible seeing Comrades wearing their highly recognizable official VFW caps) when Format: Use Arial Font / 10 Pitch / Single Page (two pages if needing to interacting with others. use charts, etc.) Double space after end punctuations just like you did when you were in the military. 2. Do keep the Around the Pacific section entries to a maximum of one page per event. Half pages are fine. Photos / Graphics: Use JPG, PNG, or GIF, place in line with text on the Word document, and include a caption or paragraph of who is in the photo 3. Do place photos on a Word document in line with text and include a and what they are doing. Do not stretch photos to make them fit. No caption or a short couple of paragraphs of what is depicted in the photo. PDFs. (Do not place in front of text, behind text, etc.)
Date Inputs Due: 5th of the Month (except for July and December) 4. Do check the quality of photos before submitting. Grainy or pixilated photos will no longer be placed. Date Published: 10th of the Month (except for June and December) 5. Do provide only the photos you want to be used. Avoid sending twenty Label File as: photos and ask me to select one or two I think are best to publish.
“Typhoon Month YYYY Position Name.docx” 6. Do not send individual photos and e-mail text. Place in a Word “ATP Month YYYY Post Number.docx” Document with the proper file labeling.
E-Mail Subject Line: 7. Do not submit any photo(s) with people displaying gang signs as they will not be published. I have edited these in the past to block them out or “TYPHOON MONTH YYYY POSITION NAME” cover them up, however it takes too much time doctoring photos. We “ATP MONTH YYYY POST NUMBER” should not be advocating gang affiliations or activity.
Send to: [email protected] 8. Do not take a photo of a newspaper article and send as a JPG for your input. Templates are available on the Department of Pacific Areas website. www.vfwdeptpacific.org If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]
That’s it for now. Thanks for helping me to help you and thank you all for everything you do for our military active duty, veterans, and their families!
If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]
Yours in Comradeship, Joe Mortimer Editor Department of Pacific Areas “VFW - Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future”
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District 2 Mainland Japan District 2 Mainland Japan
VFW POST 9555 COMRADE VISIT THE A LA GLOIRE DE L' INFLANTERIE BELGE WAR MEMORIAL Submitted by Kevin Mitchell, VFW Post 9555, Yokota, Japan
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - During the Labor Day Holiday, I had the great honor and pleasure of going to Brussels, Belgium to visit the A La Gloire De L' Inflanterie Belge War Memorial. The purpose was my tribute to my Dad and hero (Boston Mitchell, 24 Oct 1924 - 6 Aug 2004) service to our country in World War II. During my time in the United Kingdom I had the opportunity to do a lot of traveling throughout Europe, however my Bucket List would not have been complete unless I got to Belgium. Although Dad also fought in Germany and France it was Belgium where most of his duty was at. He was front line solider in the Army. Dad like many military members during that period would not talk specifics about his duty, all I knew is that he had to do what he had to do to survive to of course I cannot express my gratitude.
Thanks Dad, I will always love you!!!
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VFW POST 9555 COMRADE GETS A VISITOR IN ENGLAND Submitted by Kevin Mitchell, VFW Post 9555, Yokota, Japan
UNITED KINGDOM - What a surprise I received on 12 September 2017,...a visit from our National CINC Keith Harmon who brought along our National Director Robert Wallace. CINC Harmon was visiting Bases in the United Kingdom to check on the troops and to see first-hand how the VFW can assist our Posts and the community. I was not informed of the visit until that day...surprising!!!
However, after meeting with my leadership, CINC Harmon and Comrade Wallace they were brought down to my Office and we talked for about 15 minutes. Great discussion and of course a tremendous honor for them to take time out to chat with me.
CINC Harmon wanted to ensure I was supporting our Department Commander Gilbert to which I said I am and no matter where I reside, I am always with the Department of Pacific Areas (going on my 25th year). On a lighter moment, my supervisor did not understand my excitement of meeting the Commander. I told her...HE'S THE NATIONAL COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF!!! HA!!!
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District 3 South Korea District 3 South Korea
VFW POST 10223 SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Submitted by Brian Hamic, VFW Post 10223, Camp Humphreys, South Korea
CAMP HUMPHREYS, SOUTH KOREA - VFW Post 10223 conducted a ceremony of remembrance on Patriot Day, 9/11 at our Post Home. On 16 September, the Camp Humphreys community came together as we hosted our 13th annual POW-MIA recognition ceremony at Camp Humphreys Memorial Park. On 23 September, we supported the Cub Scout Olympics and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Garrison Commander for our support of the community. We are looking forward to a busy autumn as we continue to support veterans and our community.
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District 5 Thailand Cambodia Australia District 5 Thailand Cambodia Australia
DISTRICT 5 COMMANDER AND SENIOR DEPARTMENT OFFICERS VISITS VFW POST 12163 IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA Submitted by Ken Stein, Commander, District 5, Thailand, Cambodia, Australia
MOUNT HAWTHORN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA - From left to right: Post QM Jason Bitner, Post Commander James Maughmer, DPA Commander John Gilbert, DPA QM Pete Callaghan, District 5 Commander Ken Stein visiting out newest Post; Mount Hawthorn VFW Post 12163, Western Australia.
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VFW POST 2485 WITH BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL SCOUTS AT BATTLING BASTARDS OF BATAAN MEMORIAL Submitted by Jim Collins, VFW Post 2485, Angeles City, Philippines
TARLAC, PHILIPPINES - Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America Post 2485, commemorated National POW/MIA Recognition Day on 16 September 2017 at the Battling Bastards of Bataan Memorial, Camp O’Donnell, Capas National Shrine, Tarlac, Philippines.
The Boy Scout of America (BSA) Troop 285 (sponsored by VFW Post 2485), and the Girl Scout of America (GSA) Troop 285 (sponsored by American Legion Post 123, in Angeles City) also participated in the Memorial Ceremony.
John Gilbert, Department of the Pacific Areas Commander provided remarks highlighting the significance of the POW/MIA issue in the Pacific
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DPA CDR, Senior Boy Scouts, VFW Post 2485 CDR and SVC lay wreath at the Battling Bastards of Bataan Memorial. Frank Hewlett the only U.S. war correspondent left in the Philippines summed the situation up the American POWs plight in this poem, which went back to the American public:
"We're the battling bastards of Bataan; No mama, no papa, no Uncle Sam. No aunts, no uncles, no cousins, no nieces, No pills, no planes, no artillery pieces. And nobody gives a damn. Nobody gives a damn.”
In the final analysis, VFW Post #2485, Boy Scout Troop #248, and Girl Scout gathered here today to repudiate Frank Hewett’s words and demonstrate that the people of both the United States and the Philippines not only give a damn, but we will never forget their sacrifice.
Last known surviving boxcars use by the Japanese to transport Allied POW from the train station at San Fernando, Pampanga to San Domingo Train Station approximately 8 km form Camp O’Donnell.
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MOVING, TRANSFERRING, OR OTHERWISE LEAVING THE LOCAL AREA OF YOUR POST? LET YOUR POST KNOW
If moving, be sure to let your Post Quartermaster / Adjutant know and provide your change of address, so you will not miss any of your VFW Magazine subscriptions and other VFW benefits.
IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP UP TO DATE?
Are you a member in good standing? Look at your membership card. If it is about to expire, renew it today or better yet, go LIFE MEMBERSHIP and save money over time. It’s never too late to switch to a Life Membership and you never have to worry about rate increases or remembering to renew! Log onto: http://emem.vfw.org/
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING AND APPLICATION PROCESSING
Membership is the future of our organization. All comrades should be willing assist with a membership growth and/or help the post in whatever needs to be done. When you are submitting an application for membership for a perspective new member, it is important to ensure you have it completed properly so as not to delay the processing. At the next Post Monthly General Business Meeting, the applications will be reviewed for completeness and voted on before submission to the VFW National Headquarters. To ensure no delays in processing:
- Ensure you complete the application fully,
- Include proof of eligibility,
- Payment in the form of a check, money order, credit card, or cash for either Life Membership or Annual Membership. (Checks and money orders will be made out to “VFW Post ______.”)
Temporary membership is then granted to attend VFW Meetings and events with the Post until such time as the newly recruited Comrade receives their VFW Membership Card from the VFW National Headquarters with full membership benefits.
Have you recruiited anyone today? They cannot say, “YES”, unlless YOU ask.
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VFW LEGACY LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
VFW Life Members can now take the next step in ensuring veterans a better tomorrow by becoming a Legacy Life Member today. Be remembered for your service as a veteran and VFW member. It’s easy to get started. Choose from Gold, Silver or Bronze, each with its own prestigious benefits.
Gold $1,200 Silver $800 Bronze $400
Legacy is tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed. Use the installment plan option to make quarterly payments.
For more information logon to:
http://emem.vfw.org/
VFW LEGACY LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
“It’s not what you paid to be a member, it’s what you paid to be eligible.”
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DEPARTMENT OF PACIFIC AREAS CLARK CEMETERY
Clark Cemetery Maintenance Fund donations accepted to support the maintenance of this cemetery, which is completely dependent on individual and group donations. VFW Post 2485, located in Angeles City, Philippines, is the caretaker of Clark Cemetery for the VFW Department of Pacific Areas and is in need of your help.
http://www.vfwpost2485.com/cemetery.htm If you make a donation, we thank you very much and ask you to please inform your Post Adjutant / Quartermaster.
DEPARTMENT OF PACIFIC AREAS GRAVE DIGGERS
Become a member and support the Department of Pacific Areas Grave Diggers Program which is open to anyone who has a desire to support the Clark Cemetery. To use our PDF "fill-able" application form log:
http://www.vfwpost2485.com/grave_diggers.pdf
- Please mail your application and membership fee, as well as any future donations to:
VFW Post 2485 Attn: Grave Diggers PSC 517, Box RC-V FPO AP 96517-1000
If you make a donation or become a member of the Grave Diggers, we thank you very much and ask you to please inform your Post Adjutant / Quartermaster.
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Application for Membership into the Pacific House at the National Home
Name or Organization: ______
Mailing Address: ______
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______
Email Address: ______
Check desired: ______Membership into the Pacific House ($45.00)
______Continuous Year Tab ($20.00)
______Bronze Plank Ownership ($100.00)
______Silver Plank Ownership ($200.00)
______Gold Plank Ownership ($300.00)
Email form to: [email protected]
Make Check out to: VFW Post 12147 (In the remarks section please print “Pacific House Donation”.)
Mail Check to: Larry Lyons CMR 301 Box 332 APO, AP 96202
Thanks for your unending support!
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SUPPORT YOUR Veterans & Military Support Programs Adopt- a- Unit Program, “maP” military assistance Program, Unmet neeDs Program, Operation UPLINK & Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship Program
DPA fair share of these pins is only 60 pins total with 30 Gold, 10 Silver and 20 Bronze Pins
Thus these pins will go fast so ORDER TODAY to insure that you get one of these memorable pins and support these programs at the same time !
QTY Cost Sub Total Gold Veterans & Military Support Pin $20.00 Silver Veterans & Military Support Pin $10.00 Bronze Veterans & Military Support Pin $5.00 Grand Total
Make check out to VFW Department of Pacific Areas and mail check along with order form to: Name: ______
Larry Lyons Mailing Address: CMR 301 Box 332 APO, AP 96202 ______
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Order YOUR 2016/2017 V&MSP Pin and support our Veterans and Active Duty Members through these programs Simply fill out the form, write a check for the amount, send it to me and I will mail them to you PLUS…. I’ll cover the cost of shipping and handling. Please note these pins will not be available till I pick them up at the National Convention thus you should receive them in mid-August.
Yours always in Comradeship, Since mailing will take Larry Lyons Veterans & Military Support Chairman some time, email me and I [email protected] will reserve your pin/pins till I get your check !
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Cootie Corner Announcements Cootie Corner Announcements
MOC PACIFIC AREAS PADDY DADDY PROGRAM
M.O.C. Grand of the Pacific Areas is asking you to help support the Paddy Daddy Program.
Applications are available online on the VFW Department of Pacific Areas website. The Paddy Daddy Application for signing up Comrades, Cooties, Friends, Family, and yes, even your Pets can be signed up!
Please fill out as many applications as you like for a very good cause. The VFW National Home Special Project is the recipient of the proceeds from our very own program in the Pacific Areas.
Send the application to me along with a check made out to “Ee CHI GAE Pup Tent #2, in the amount of US$25.00, and I will promptly prepare your Certificate, Card and Pin and mail them to you. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to e-mail:
Yours in Comradeship, L.O.T.C.S. George Beck Military Order of the Cootie Paddy Daddy Chairman
Ee CHI GAE PUP TENT #2
GRAND OF PACIFIC AREAS “PADDY DADDY”
VFW NATIONAL HOME SPECIAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
LIFE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
George Beck Name: ______HHD 719th MI BN BX 331
APO AP 96271-5227 Address: ______
Email: [email protected] ______
POST #: ______DEPT / GRAND: ______
Have you recruited anyone today? They cannot say, “YES”, unless YOU ask.
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Submitted by Joe Mortimer, VFW Post 9612, Camp Zama, Japan
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Submitted by Joe Mortimer, VFW Post 9612, Camp Zama, Japan
The reason the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines bicker amongst themselves is that they don't speak the same language. For instance, take the simple phrase "secure the building":
The Army will post guards around the place.
The Navy will turn out the lights and lock the doors.
The Marines will kill everybody inside and set up a headquarters.
The Air Force will take out a 5 year lease with an option to buy.
SSeeee yyoouu iinn tthhee nneexxtt eeddiittiioonn!!
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