Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army on Their 244Th Birthday

Department of Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars

“Helping Veterans Everyday” June 2019 GENERAL ORDERS No. 12

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SPECIAL NOTICES <> SPECIAL NOTICES

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army on their 244th Birthday

Meeting dates for Year 2019-2020: The following dates have been established for the Department: 21-22 Jun 19 > State Convention, Bangor, ME 23 Jun 19 > CoA Meting, Bangor, ME 5 Oct 19 > CoA Meeting, Portland, ME 11 or 18 Jan 20 (Tentative) > CoA Meeting, Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen/Teacher of the Year Banquet * Waterville, ME 18 Apr 20 > CoA Meeting, State Commander/President Joint Testimonial, Bangor, ME 12-14 Jun 20 > State Convention/CoA Meeting, Lewiston, ME

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1. State Convention: Will be held on 21-22 June 2019 at the Bangor Motor Inn & Suites, 701 Hogan Rd., Bangor. Rates for rooms are $ 78.00 + Tax (1-4 Persons). For reservations, call tel # 947-0355 and let them know that you are with the VFW. Anyone wishing to have a room on the first floor are to let them know when making reservations. Please note the following deadlines which have been changed: >Hotel Reservations > 14 June 2019 >Pre-Registration > 10 June 2019 >Banquet > 12 June 2019 NOTE: Uniform of the Day for the State Convention will be summer uniform (White shirt/Grey slacks) with the exception of the Installation of Officers and Chairmen which will be Blue and Grey Uniform.

2. Uniform of the Day for State Convention: >Joint Opening Session/Business Meetings > Summer Uniform (White Shirt, Grey Slacks) >Memorial Service > Blue and Grey Uniform or proper attire (No jeans, shorts, T-Shirts or Tank Tops) >State Banquet > Business Casual (No jeans shorts, T-Shirts or Tank Tops) >Installation of Officers/Chairman > Blue & Grey Uniform, VFW Hats for all participants >CoA Meeting > Summer Uniform (Grey Slacks, White Shirts)

3. Council of Administration: Will be held Sunday, 23 June 2019 at the Bangor Motor Inn and Suites. Meeting will start at 8:00 am. Uniform of the day for the CoA will be summer uniform (White Shirt/Grey Slacks). All CoA members and Chairmen are instructed to have a report ready to be read at the meeting. Commanders are asked to omit Membership as our Membership Chairman SanPedro will expand on it. A copy of the black form will be forwarded to everyone prior to the CoA meeting.

4. Attention Post Commanders: Is directed to Section 222 of the National By-Laws and the Manual of Procedure, which provides that each Post will pay in advance a National Convention registration fee of $25.00 1 which shall entitle the Post to a packet of convention information and material and one identified registered delegate for the National Convention. Each additional delegate attending the National Convention will pay a $10.00 delegate fee. Posts are encouraged to register their Post delegate online through the Online Membership System (OMS) or by submitting their National Convention Post and Delegate Registration form that was mailed to all Posts as part of the Election Report/Convention Registration mailing that went out in February. Advanced registration for the 120th National Convention should be mailed with each delegate’s name and address to: Convention Registration, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

5. Post Commanders: Are directed to Sec. 213 of the National By-Laws concerning arrearages of Posts for National, Department or District Dues, National Convention registration, poppy money, supply money or other financial obligations, or failure to have the office of the Quartermaster properly bonded IAW Section 703 of the National By-Laws, or failure to submit properly completed quarterly Post Trustees Report of Audit or Post Election Reports. Posts that are delinquent in any of the aforementioned shall be deprived of all representation in County meetings, District and Department and National Conventions.

6. Flag Day June 14: All VFW units are reminded to properly display the U.S. Flag on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14 and to conduct a ceremony or program as feasible. You may contact the VFW Communications Department for a Flag Day speech. It is also suggested Posts should award the VFW Patriotic Citizen Award (Product No. 4385) for those who have daily displayed our National flag.

7. New Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Themes: The 2019–20 themes have been chosen by Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief William J. “Doc” Schmitz. The Voice of Democracy and the Patriot’s Pen theme will be “What Makes America Great.” The new 2019-20 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen entry forms are now available on the VFW website. Additionally, anyone (including students, parents, teachers, and chairmen) can download and print the student entry forms for Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen by visiting the below links: Voice of Democracy: http://www.vfw.org/VOD/ Patriot’s Pen: http://www.vfw.org/PatriotsPen/

8. All Members: Members are reminded that their annual membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars is now subscription based and expires on their anniversary date. All officers are encouraged to make every effort to renew the membership of each and every continuous member prior to their expiration. Reports showing members 30, 60, and 90 days from expiration can be obtained by the Post Quartermaster through the Online Membership System (OMS).

9. Commanders: On all levels are reminded that according to Section 105 of the National By-Laws, a member whose dues are unpaid after their anniversary date ceases to be a member in good standing and loses all rights of membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. They shall not attend meetings or conventions and shall not participate in Post, County Council, District, Department or National functions.

10. Community Support Grant Still Available: Over $55,000 remains in the VFW Foundation Community Support Grant fund so there is still time for Posts to apply. Please visit www.vfw.org/grants to obtain a copy of the application that includes guidelines and eligibility information. If you have any questions, contact Grants Coordinator Jason Couch at [email protected] or by calling 816.968.1174.

11. Have You Heard About the VFW’s Partners in Patriotism? Would you like to support the VFW’s life- changing programs for veterans, service members and their families and reduce the amount of mail you receive? The VFW has an option that allows you to support VFW programs on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis, as well as reduce expenses and eliminate the fundraising mail. It is called Partners in Patriotism. As a member of Partners in Patriotism, you choose a set dollar amount for your donation (minimum amount of $10) that is either charged to your credit card or set up as an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your bank

2 account. Once you join the VFW’s Partners in Patriotism, you will only receive the Quarterly Supporter newsletters to keep you informed of the many efforts your monthly gifts are making possible. If you are interested in joining Partners in Patriotism, you may contact Donor Services in the VFW Development Department at 1.833.VFW.GIVE (1.833.839.4483) or email us at [email protected] with “Partners in Patriotism Application” in the subject line.

12. VFW Friends of Freedom: If you are not already a member of the VFW’s online community, please visit vfw.org and look for the gold banner that says “Find Out What’s Happening” to sign up. As a member of the VFW’s Friends of Freedom, you will receive special emails with breaking VFW news, legislative alerts and unique opportunities to help the VFW in assisting our nation’s veterans, service members and their families. You may also visit vfw.org/vfwatwork and click on “Read VFW success stories” to learn how the VFW is fighting for veterans’ rights, assisting veterans in need, educating our youth and aiding military families across the nation. Check back often to see newly posted stories! VFW support is often best illustrated at the local level, in communities and cities all over the world. And as the VFW’s summer calendar quickly fills up, now is the perfect opportunity to show everyone the vital work VFW Posts provide and why our mission is so important. If you’re seeking new ideas on how to best connect with your community to share the VFW’s story with them, or perhaps you’re thinking about enacting a new local program entirely, our VFW Post pride initiative was created to showcase our community efforts in an environment which perpetuates sharing. Don’t be afraid to utilize every available tool to communicate with the military and Veteran’s community. Capture a photo or video during your Post’s next community service project, activity or troop support event, and share it to social media using the hashtag #VFWPostPride. Your Post’s event or project will then be shared with thousands on VFW.org. Visit www.vfw.org/VFWPostPride for ideas today.

13. 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Program: The Commemorative Partner Program is designed for federal, state and local communities, veterans' organizations and other non-governmental organizations to assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam veterans and their families. As a Commemorative Partner, VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in the Commemoration of the Vietnam War by planning and conducting events and activities that will recognize the Vietnam veterans and their families' service, valor, and sacrifice. Events and activities should be dignified, memorable occasions that show a sensitivity and appreciation for the solemnity of war and the losses suffered by many. Commemorative Partners should communicate how their events will achieve the congressionally mandated objectives of the program. Events or activities should meet one or more of the following objectives. 1. To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. 2. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces. 3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War. 4. To highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to military research conducted during the Vietnam War. 5. To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War. For the VFW Posts interested in becoming an official Commemorative Partner, they must submit an application and a signed Statement of Understanding. Applications are available at www.VietnamWar50th.com on the Commemorative Partner Program. The approval process is usually less than 30 days. Partners will be kept informed through electronic notifications. Once approved as a Partner, the Commemoration will provide organizations with a starter kit of materials for developing and implementing their programs. If you have any questions regarding the Commemorative Partner Program application process, please direct them to: [email protected]. For Vietnam War commemorative items, shop the VFW Store at http://www.vfwstore.org/searchresults?q=vietnam.

14. Dates to Remember: 14 June > U.S. Army Birthday 16 June > Father’s Day 21-23 June > State Convention ~ Council of Administration, Bangor, ME 20-24 July > National Convention, Orlando, FL

15. Candidates for Department High Office 2019-2020: Department Commander > Christopher L. Robison > Post 1761 Department Sr. Vice Commander > Michael K. Davis > Post 1603 Department Jr. Vice Commander > Herman L. Littlefield Jr. > Post 6131 Department Quartermaster > David D. Williams > Post 1641 Department Chaplain > Pastor Daniel L. Jones > Post 109 Department Chaplain > Kevin G. Woodward > Post 11553 Department Chaplain > Randolph S. Michaud > Post 2599 Department Judge Advocate > Jennifer L. Lane > Post 1603 Department Surgeon > John J. Bouchard > Post 9389

16. Candidates for National Council Member, Maine 2021-2024: David D. Williams > Post 1641 Steven J. SanPedro > Post 6859 Kevin G. Woodward > Post 11553 Andre L. Dumas > Post 9389

17. Directory Changes: Pgs. 5, 6, 9, 10, 19, 23, 35 > Ronald Smith > Chg. email addy to: [email protected] Pg. 51, Post 9779 > New mailing address: PO Box 1005, Calais, ME 04619

BY COMMAND OF:

Christopher L. Armstrong CHRISTOPHER L. ARMSTRONG Commander

OFFICIAL:

Andre L. Dumas ANDRE L. DUMAS Adjutant

State Commander Christopher L. Armstrong

Hello Comrades;

Hope this finds everyone doing well, I know I've said it before but Thank you All for your hard this year on membership…. being 100% Nationally for the first time in 27 years is an amazing job that took all of us. We found out while on our Commanders trip to Costa Rica, the trip itself was amazing but being there with our national Commander BJ when we hit the 100% mark made it even better for all of us. My Chief of Staff /Membership Chairman Steve SanPedro and his now fiancé Deirdre (He proposed to her there) was there with us so we and all VFW members had a lot to Celebrate.

This past year has been a busy one but at the same time it's been exciting and a learning experience, meeting new members, connecting with older members and old friends. I have enjoyed it; I know I didn't make it to all the Posts but I plan on visiting with the incoming Commander so those I missed I will see you with our new Commander.

Another Memorial Day has come and gone so we have been busy placing flags at both Veterans cemeteries in Augusta as well as a few local ones. That being said, Memorial Day is a reminder of why we as VFW Members do what we do for ALL our Veterans that are still here with us, so THANK YOU to all who placed flags, marched in Parades, visited our Veterans in Veterans Homes, Hosted Luncheons or BBQ'S; anything and all you have done for our great year we are completing. I have enjoyed my year as your State Commander and I'm very Proud to belong to this great organization.

Remember your incoming Officers are going to need your support for another great year and to keep our organization growing.

I would like to take this moment to THANK all my COMPLETE STAFF for all their help and hard work this year and in the years to come you all have shown just how much this Great organization really means to us.

Sincerely

“Helping Veterans Everyday” Yours in Comradeship

Christopher L. Armstrong Christopher L. Armstrong Commander

Deceased Roll Call Department of Maine, VFW David O. Sivret, Chaplain 28 April~ 27 May 2019 “May our Comrades Rest in Eternal Peace in Post Eternity?”

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District 3 11553 > SPRAGUE, Harold H.

District 4 109 > LANE, Ray J.

4633 > LEAVITT, Melvin A.

District 5 5723 > DUBOIS, Francois N.

District 6 3095 > BUTLER, Alfred

3108 > COOKSON, Wayne A. > Vietnam

6131 > BAGLEY, Dana H.

District 8 8835 > GAGNE, Renald E.

District 9 1603 > CALDER, Thomas G. > WW II LUCAS, Raymond D. > Korea/Vietnam NIELSEN, Horace E. > WW II VACHON, Ronald M. > Vietnam

District 10 6859 > LEKOUSI, Arthur > WW II

9328 > MARTIN, Rex T.

10529 > WINSLOW, Richard W.

SENIOR VICE COMMANDER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (C/A) NATIONAL VETERANS & MILITARY SUPPORT (NV&MS) Christopher L. Robison

C/A: Thank you everyone for your hard work this year! The totals for this VFW year have been submitted to National, but that doesn’t mean that we are done. The good deeds we do for our communities are a year- round job! The comfortable months allow us to do even more, so don’t stop now. NV&MS: Keep the donations coming! Funding the programs for Servicemen and women, their families, and Veterans are vitally important! Please remember to make out checks to Department of Maine, VFW. Thanks! I look forward to seeing everyone in Bangor in a few weeks for our State Convention. REPORT! REPORT! REPORT!

************************* JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER DEPARTMENT SCOUTING ~ WAYS & MEANS (W&M) Michael “Keith” Davis

Hello everyone, Busy month with parades, poppies, flagging of graves, Loyalty Day. Posts should have a good start on 2019- 2020. While working poppies this year, we were able to help a Homeless Veteran with a hotel room until he could get into his apartment. W&A: Coming down to the stretch. We need a big push here. If you need more raffle tickets contact me and I will send them out to you. Scouting: If you know of a scout that has completed his Eagle project and will be awarded Eagle rank contact me. I have certificates that can be presented to the scout. Girl Scout Web Page http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/FamilyManagement/Activities.aspx?forward=1 Boy Scout Web Page http://www.pinetreebsa.org/ Scouting reports, ways and means tickets may be mailed to me at 135 Conant Ave., Auburn ME, 04210.

****************************** QUARTERMASTER NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER, MAINE (NCM,M) BUDDY POPPY ~ CHRISTMAS CARDS & LABELS INSURANCE & BONDS David D. Williams, PSC

NCM,M: Hello Comrades. The end of the VFW year is here. It has been an honor and privilege to have served the Department as the National Council Member. Congratulation to all the Post and Districts that made 100%. It is a great achievement and reward for your outstanding efforts. To all the Officers going out, Excellent job and do not forget to assist your replacements. To all the newly Post, District and State Level Officers, good luck and best of luck. Also, Congratulations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars on a National level for achieving 100 % Plus in membership. It has not been achieved in many years. If we all keep this momentum going; we can do it again. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the State Convention and as always enjoy your summers. Spend time with Family and friends. QM: Hello Comrades. The end of another VFW year is here, it has been my privilege to have gotten to work with all the Post QM's; District QM's and State, District and Post members. I would like to congratulate Chris Armstrong for Becoming an All American and Congratulate Steve and Andre for putting in all the effort and everything else, Andre did make it happen. Keep it up going forward. Not going to say who needs to do this that or whatever, it’s the end of the year and you all know what you have or have not done. Also look forward to working with all the new officers if I'm elected for another year.

****************************** JUDGE ADVOCATE COMMANDER’S SPECIAL PROJECT MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER, CENTRAL Herman L. Littlefield Jr.

Greetings Comrades: The 2018-2019 year is just about over. This will be my last report for this year. It has been a good year for Commander Armstrong’s special project with 35 Posts making donations for “Cabins in the Woods” at Togus. All the generous donations will go a long way in supporting our previously homeless veterans with some of their needs in the coming year. It has been my honor and privilege to represent Commander Armstrong and the Department of Maine in this very special project. When you are at the Togus campus, please take a few moments and make your way to the “Cabins in the Woods” to see the reason for and the results of your donations. THERE IS STILL TIME to make your donation if you have not done so already. Send by snail mail to me at 1360 Atlantic Highway, Northport, ME 04849. Be sure your check is made out to Department of Maine, VFW, and the memo line states “Cabins in the Woods”, Commander’s Special Project. I look forward to seeing all of you at the State Convention in Bangor in June. Loyally,

****************************** CHAPLAIN David O. Sivret, Father

Greetings Comrades; As we complete another State Convention, there will be changes in leadership. As each new Officer assumes his or her duties, changes will occur. I’m reminded of a story about an individual who owned a warehouse that was in very bad shape. The owner told the purchaser that he would replace the broken windows and any other things that needed to be repaired. The purchaser responded to the owner that there was no need to repair or replace anything because he was going to demolish the building and put a new one. He just wanted the site. That is God’s message to us. Compared to the renovations God has in mind, our efforts to improve our own lives are as a trivial as sweeping a warehouse slated for the wrecking ball. When we become God’s, the old life is over. He makes all things new. All God wants is the site and the permission to build. There are still some trying to reform. But God offers redemption. All we have to do is give Him the “property” and He will do the necessary “Building”. With the change in leadership, we need to be open to new challenges before us. As I retire as your State Chaplain, I will be focusing more on family. Thank you for your prayers and support over the past four years. Yours in Comradeship; Fr David O. Sivret +; Pro Deo Et Patria Notes: Quarterly Chaplain reports are due NLT August. This is for District and Post Chaplains…Please get these reports in to the new State Chaplain. The form is on our Department website. Thank You! A new version of the Chaplain’s Handbook is available on the national website. If these is someone sick in your Post, please let the new State Chaplain know so that he or she can send a card. Please remember to give their Names and mailing address plus Zip Code.

**************************** IMMEDIATE PAST STATE COMMANDER Americanism ~ Loyalty Day Richard A. Farris, PSC

Loyalty Day: All of the Posts and Districts should have completed their annual Loyalty Day program after our State Adjutant sent you all the Loyalty Day 2019 speech and it is asked that each Post who conducted the program to send me a report either thru USPS at 160 Belmont Ave, Belfast, ME 04915 or the Department

8 website. Please note that this Loyalty Day program conducted this month will be credited for the year 2019- 2020. Americanism: Is a daily happening by all the Posts. Please forward your report to me when completed thru the Maine VFW website or mail me the report and I will credit you each month once received. Posts continue to do great work throughout the Department but on many occasions as our Community Activities Chairman have reported, it is not reported.

***************************** CHIEF OF STAFF MEMBERSHIP ~ LEGISLATION MAINE VETERANS’ HOMES (MVH) Steven J. SanPedro, PSC

Comrades, It is hard to believe we are in our last month of the VFW year. It has really gone by so fast. Congratulation to Commander Armstrong and his team for a job well done! Legislation: I am happy to inform you the Blue Water Navy Act passed the House unanimously once again. It is now up to the Senate to pass it. Recently, National sent out a call to action on this and we also sent it out. I hope all of you took advantage of this to let Senators Collins and King now how we feel about this. With the VA Mission getting ready to roll out, I am hoping that there are very few issues with it. Please let me know if you know of any. Membership: Since reaching 100%, we have slowed down big time. I ask that you please keep working on membership. This is the only way we can grow. The Department is currently sitting at 101.65% with 8041 Members which is an increase of .73% and 58 Members. We have decreased our New Members by 14 and increased our Reinstated Members by 63 from this time last year. All of us must work hard to Retain, Reinstate and Recruit Members. We have 18 Posts that has completed a Recruiter Event and submitted the proper paperwork to me. Make sure you read and understand the 2018-2019 Membership Program. If you have any questions on Membership please contact me at 207-894-5260 or email me at [email protected] Maine Veterans Homes: I am happy to report LD606 came out of committee unanimously with no objection. It is now going to appropriation where we may get some resistance. If this is passed into law, it will ensure that our homes get Cost Base Reimbursement from the State and a Federal match. The new home is moving right along. It will take a long time to build it and I can’t wait to see it completed. Other projects are finishing up and new ones will start soon. Does your Post want to get more involved at your local home? All the homes are always looking for volunteers to join the team and help the nurses and staff live up to their motto of “caring for those who served!” Remember that we should be “HELPING VETERANS EVERYDAY”

****************************** AUDIT & FINANCE DEPARTMENT GRANTS Alfred E. Michaud Sr., Chairman

Finance: At the State Convention, the finance committee will meet to go over the next year budget. To all serving on the committee, I Thank you for all of your time and effort keeping things moving along smoothly. Grants: The VSO Grant funds from the State of Maine have been coming in on time. The Homeless Veterans Grant DOL was received and is in the hands of the State Quartermaster. We are doing up the forms for reapplying for the ensuing year. The Homeless Grant funds from the State are in the hands of the State Quartermaster. The Rural Area Transportation Grant is operating nicely. It has provided much needed medical care to our brother and sister Veterans that otherwise they never would have received.

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CREDENTIALS Samuel C. Flint, Chairman

Credentials: By now, all Posts should have completed their elections and also completed their delegates list to the State Convention. Please send me either by snail mail or email to Samuel Flint @ [email protected] your credentials as soon as you have them. If you have any questions, again, please call me @ 807-5254. This is very important; no one should not have a report in to me! My address is 15 George St., So Portland, ME 04106. If the affairs of your Post are not in order, you will not be able to vote and I would hate to see you disqualified on this. Any Posts not qualified to vote will be provided to the Chmn by both the State Adjutant and Quartermaster. Finally; IAW Section 222 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedures, delegates to the State Convention shall be elected at the April Post meeting which consist of 1 delegate and 1 alternate per 30 members. Delegate strength will be based on members in good standing as of March 31st. The delegates listing shall be signed by the Commander and Adjutant. “Thank you” in advance, and look forward to receiving your reports as you have your elections. District Commanders; please stay on top of this as well.

******************************* INSPECTOR ~ POW-MIA John J. Bouchard

Inspector: Well, we are at the end for the inspections, we still have some more Posts that have not turned in their reports. The deadline was 31 December. Some District Commanders are not doing their job. Get after your Deputy Inspectors to get it done. Thank you. POW/MIA: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of remains of Missing in Action (MIA) since World War II, Korea and Vietnam and is returning home with full military honors. Returning home for full honors are: >Army Cpl. Charles S. Lawler >Army Air Forces 2nd Lt Toney W. Gochnauer >Army Pvt Roy Brown Jr. >Marine Corps Platoon Sgt George E. Trotter >Marine Corps Staff Sgt Wesley L. Kroenung >Army Pfc Herschel M. Riggs >Army Cpl. Ralph L. Bennett >Army Sgt 1st Class Elden C. Justus >Army Pfc Sterling Geary Jr. >Nary Fireman 3rd Class Jasper L. Pue Please send your monthly reports to me either thru the Maine VFW website and/or USPS. Many Posts have hosted their POW/MIA program, having a “Table for One” within their respective Posts and/or flying the POW/MIA flags at either their Post or town Memorial Park. We must never forget our POW/MIAs and especially their families. Keep reporting monthly.

****************************** HOMELESS VETERANS VETERANS CEMETERY SOUTH ~ ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE (Augusta) MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER (South) James E.N. Bachelder, Chairman

Homeless Veterans: We had a very productive HVNG meeting this month. The objective of the group is to prevent homelessness in the Veterans community. To better reflect the new direction of the group it was voted to rename the group to Maine Veterans in Need (MVN). The vendors that are managing the $250,000 is the Maine Easter Seals and the Maine American Legion. They are members of the MVN. The furniture and household item transportation team is active again. Several Veterans are housed or assisted with items. We need more outreach into every corner of this state. The HVAC is working with Mayors to help locate affordable housing. More information on the Mayors Challenge will be coming soon.

The Stand-Down planning is right on schedule. The Department of Labor grant is also progressing as scheduled. If you want to volunteer, get your name in with the VAVS office. It fills up fast. Remember the Stand-Down will be on Saturday October 19th this year. We have not heard anything about the VA2K Walk and Roll event. We should have something to report next month. If you have any questions, you can contact me at [email protected] and/or 207-432-7127 from 9 am until 9 pm. Veterans Cemetery South: The by-law committee submitted their recommendations and plan on voting on the changes at our next meeting. Curtis Mills, a Portland Post member accepted the Treasurer Office and I was asked to take the Chairmanship again. We have a full slate of officers and will have a system in place soon. The new construction will be in area E which is at the gate to the maintenance facility. This will be more cremation burials. We are planning on using the same contractors for the POW/MIA Memorial project. We are now waiting for the state to finalize their project then we can move forward. We still need the funding to 7 more conflict tablets which equals $31,500. Construction in the phase 2 and 3 areas will need to wait for the Maine National Guard to build the road because the VA will not. The widow of a former member is going to join us and become active, she is a smart and well connected individual and will be very helpful. At this time, we are preparing for the Memorial Day weekend. We hope everyone had a memorable time. If you have any questions, you can contact me at [email protected] and/or 207-432-7127 from 9 AM until 9 PM. Legislative – Augusta: The legislature is trying to get the bills to a vote. Some of the bills we are tracking are still being worked with amendment and other negotiations. We are looking at the committee’s decision of “ought to pass” or” ought not to pass”. The opposing view is also available for review. Anyone that has the time to attend public hearings in the State House should contact me so we can keep in touch.

**************************** HOSPITAL/VAVS Michael W. Blair, Director

Total donations for VAVS were $650.00. All donations were to be used as needed by Hospital / VAVS. My May donation of $100.00 was exceeded by Post # 6924 Fairfield. Thank you for your most generous gift. I will give another $100.00 donation the month of June. I would also like to thank Post # 9935 Sanford and Post # 6924 Fairfield. Sincerely

***************************** HISTORIAN STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA) Amy H. Meuchel, Chairperson

Historian: LAST CALL for any pictures or articles to be placed in the Commanders book. [email protected] SVA: This year has been wonderful. Attending the Student Veterans of American National Conference and many other events around the state of Maine. It has been great seeing student veteran groups growing and participating in their community. I would guess over 50 student veterans graduates from the University of Southern Maine, Community Colleges and the University of Maine. I look forward to what will be done in the fall. Groups are looking for community service. Reach out to your local college or university and see if you can collaborate on a project. Whether it is running a food drive for the local food or starting your own Vet to Vet program. Have a wonderful summer.

****************************** VETERANS ADVISORY TO VA MAINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Raymond R. Lupo, PSC

During Hepatitis Awareness month, the HIV, Hepatitis and Related Condition Programs, Disease Prevention are collaborating to raise awareness on this issue. Veterans who are interested in hepatitis A or B vaccination may ask their provider for more information. A reminder is to check with your provider about Hepatitis C testing and treatment. Eye Care: Although the VFW and Eyemannt Express have made it easy for your vision loss, Veterans should not forget the services available at our clinics.

****************************** VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE Cornelius J. Ware, SO Wills for Heroes Update: Pine Tree Legal and the Maine State Bar Association are hosting a workshop at the USM Portland campus on Thursday 13 June. This workshop is designed to help low income Veterans and their families with wills and basic estate planning. Interested Veterans and their spouses can make an appointment by calling 207-400-3229 or email [email protected]. Post Service Officer Training: Just a friendly reminder next Post Service Officer training will be held in conjunction with MOLD training in August/September time frame. Purple Heart Recipients Added to VA Priority Claims: Purple Heart recipients who submit initial disability compensation claims on or after April 1, 2019 will be added to nine categories of emergent claims requiring priority processing from VBA. Purple Heart recipients are already treated on a priority basis at VA Medical Centers and are exempt from co-payments for their medical care. Making their initial disability claims to VBA’s a priority for claims processing will further improve their overall experience with VA and shows the department’s commitment to improving the claims process. Mission Act Implementation: On June 6; the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is implementing major improvements to community care for Veterans. “Through the MISSION Act, Veterans will have more choices than ever in getting timely, high-quality care. Most important, Veterans will be able to decide what is important and best for them.” The MISSION Act will strengthen VA’s health care system by improving both aspects of care delivery and empowering Veterans to find the balance in the system that is right for them, a key aspect of the MISSION Act is the consolidation of VA’s community care programs which will make community care work better for Veterans and their families, providers and VA employees. “Transitioning to the new eligibility criteria for community care should be seamless and “Veterans will continue to talk to their care team or scheduler as they have been doing to get the care they need.” In addition to information, VA has made available digitally, Veterans enrolled in VA health care can expect to receive a letter in the mail providing details on where to go for more information. “VETERANS SERVING VETERANS”

****************************** VOICE OF DEMOCRACY * PATRIOT’S PEN * TEACHER OF THE YEAR CONVENTION 2019 * CONVENTION SITE SLECTION 2020 Ronald F. Smith, PSC

Greetings Comrades: The theme for next year’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen has been announced. This year, the theme is the same for both “What Makes America Great”. It will be interesting to see how the different age groups answer this question. Let’s get the themes out so the students can start working on their responses. However, there were still problems this past year with “Incomplete” packages for Teacher of the Year. Supporting documentation is required for submission to National. Check the on-line chairmen’s manual for full details.

Also, when Districts send in their respective entries to the Department, a photo of the District winners must be included both for VoD and PP. Again, I want to “Thank” everyone that helped make this program so special within our Department. Enjoy your time with family and friends. Be safe as we look forward to “Spring”, aka “Mud Season”. Help a fellow Veteran or family that needs our help. It is a reward in itself! God Bless! In Comradeship.

***************************** WEBSITE COORDINATOR Thomas R. Lussier, PSC

The Department Website is in good working order and up-to-date. Please remember National has a new website and is still offering Departments and Post free grants to build a new website. Please insure any directory changes are sent to the Department Adjutant. Also, if you have any photos of Department events, please forward them to me. The website includes a Department Photo Gallery that I would like to keep updated and I always would like to see more guestbook entries. Comrades, the Department website contains an incredible amount of information designed to make everyone’s job more helpful. Many years have been devoted to creating this site so please utilize it! If anyone has any problems, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank You!

***************************** YOUTH ACTIVITIES James A. Proctor, Chairman

History Explorers: Colonial Sampler Delve into daily life 200 years ago and see how things have changed and what is still the same. Activities including lending a hand in the colonial kitchen by churning butter and grind spices, discovering how families stayed healthy while making herbal tooth powder and exploring how people got from place to place through a simulated coach ride. Date: 22 Jun. Reg. By: 5 Jun. Town: Portsmouth. Start Time: 10 am. End Time: 1:30 pm. Levels: D/B. Girl Fee: $13.00. Adult Fee: $8.00. Penobscot River Adventure: Come join the Penobscot Riverkeepers and experience one of Maine’s greatest natural resources. Paddle on the water and find out about some of the history of the recovering watershed. On shore, learn about some of the activities going on in and around the river including salmon migration and nearby ecology. Rain date of June 28. Date: 24 Jun. Reg. By: 5 Jun. Town: Brewer. Start Time: 9:00 am. End Time: 2:30 pm. Levels: J/C. Girl Fee: $5.00. Adult fee: $5.00. Citizen Scientist: Explore Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge to discover how nature is taking back what people covered up over 50 years ago. Using equipment to make some discoveries about the environment. Map out areas to help the biologists at the Refuge get a better idea of what is there and do experiments to help understand the impact humans can and do have on the hearth. Wear old clothes you can get dirty, dress for the weather, bring a bagged lunch you can pack in and pack out, and plan to have a good time while working to put the picture together. Date: 29 June. Reg. By: 12 Jun. Town: Limestone. Start Time: 10 am. End Time: 3 pm. Levels: J/C. Girl Fee: $2.00. Adult fee: $0.00. Camp Natarswi: Summer camp sessions-resident camp at Natarsswi – one, two and more weeks resident camp sessions. Choose classic camp or specialties, get outdoors near Mount Kathadin and enjoy friendships, archery, swimming, paddle sports, hiking, cooking, rock climbing, wilderness trips and more. Date: 30 Jun-2 Aug. Town: Millinocket. Levels: D/B/J/C/S/A. Giel fee: Varies. Adult Fee: N/A Camp Pondicherry Summer Camp: Sessions-resident camp at Pondicherry – one & two week resident camp sessions. Choose classic camp or specialties. Get outdoors and enjoy friendships, archery, swimming, paddle sport, hiking, cooking, wilderness trips and more. Dates: 30 Jun-2 Aug. Town: Bridgton: Levels: D/B/J/C/S/A. Girl Fee: Varies. Adult Fee: N/A.

DEPT @ 101.65% - Need 0 For 100% (12+) Department Statistics ______Maine as of Monday May 27, 2019 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 2599 1 104 1 25 19 149 127 117.32% 22 PRESQUE ISLE 0 6187 1 62 0 4 21 87 87 100.00% 0 FORT FAIRFIELD 0 9389 1 392 1 0 100 493 463 106.47% 30 CARIBOU 0 9699 1 76 0 0 8 84 82 102.43% 2 ASHLAND 0 District 1 634 2 29 148 813 759 107.11% 0 Total 50 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 1605 2 131 0 1 7 139 134 103.73% 5 BURLINGTON 1 SHERMAN 2299 2 22 0 0 7 29 32 90.62% 0 -3 STATION 7529 2 46 2 0 9 57 50 114.00% 7 ISLAND FALLS 1 District 2 199 2 1 23 225 216 104.16% 2 Total 9 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 9779 3 121 0 0 28 149 145 102.75% 4 CALAIS 0 11553 3 109 0 0 34 143 137 104.37% 6 HARRINGTON 0 District 3 230 0 0 62 292 282 103.54% 0 Total 10 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 109 4 130 8 0 38 176 164 107.31% 12 ELLSWORTH 4 1761 4 203 4 1 56 264 259 101.93% 5 BANGOR 1 3381 4 182 1 1 32 216 253 85.37% -37 OLD TOWN 0 4633 4 93 8 3 20 124 107 115.88% 17 HAMPDEN 0 District 4 608 21 5 146 780 783 99.61% 5 Total -3 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 4298 5 59 1 0 21 81 79 102.53% 2 DEXTER 1 5723 5 6 0 0 9 15 14 107.14% 1 JACKMAN 0 6924 5 112 0 1 23 136 132 103.03% 4 FAIRFIELD 0 7865 5 108 0 0 29 137 136 100.73% 1 MADISON-ANSON 0 7866 5 8 1 0 4 13 12 108.33% 1 NORRIDGEWOCK 0 10881 5 21 0 0 2 23 22 104.54% 1 FARMINGTON 0 11191 5 31 2 1 10 44 43 102.32% 1 NEWPORT 0 District 5 345 4 2 98 449 438 102.51% 1 Total 11

Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 3095 6 22 0 0 6 28 28 100.00% 0 FRIENDSHIP 0 3108 6 135 9 3 34 181 170 106.47% 11 BELFAST 1 4169 6 10 0 0 4 14 14 100.00% 0 VINALHAVEN 0 6131 6 54 3 0 22 79 74 106.75% 5 NORTHPORT 2 9437 6 40 3 0 9 52 50 104.00% 2 WASHINGTON 2 District 6 261 15 3 75 354 336 105.35% 5 Total 18 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM

2197 7 54 4 0 19 77 76 TOPSHAM 0 101.31% 1 4525 7 67 0 1 22 90 88 102.27% 2 WALDOBORO 0 7738 7 66 1 1 5 73 75 97.33% -2 BATH 0 District 7 187 5 2 46 240 239 100.41% 0 Total 1 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 9 8 47 1 0 18 66 66 100.00% 0 GARDINER 0 887 8 199 5 2 59 25 257 103.11% 8 AUGUSTA 1 1285 8 247 4 0 14 265 260 101.92% 5 WATERVILLE 0 8835 8 256 2 0 33 291 287 101.39% 4 WINSLOW 2 9526 8 38 0 0 10 48 48 100.00% 0 WINTHROP 0 District 8 787 12 2 134 935 918 101.85% 3 Total 17 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM LEWISTON- 1603 9 320 4 2 52 378 393 96.18% 0 -15 AUBURN 1641 9 81 0 14 61 156 149 104.69% 7 RUMFORD 0 3335 9 237 4 1 42 284 319 89.02% -35 JAY 0 9150 9 71 0 0 17 88 88 100.00% 0 LEWISTON 0 9787 9 115 3 1 31 150 153 98.03% -3 SOUTH PARIS 0 District 9 824 11 18 203 1056 1102 95.82% 0 Total -46 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM 832 10 347 0 0 40 387 375 103.20% 12 S PORTLAND 0 6783 10 40 1 1 8 50 48 104.16% 2 LOVELL 0 6859 10 310 10 0 103 423 403 104.96% 20 PORTLAND 8 9328 10 38 0 0 9 47 48 97.91% -1 HARRISON 0 10529 10 82 0 0 3 85 88 96.59% -3 YARMOUTH 0 10643 10 50 2 0 23 75 77 97.40% -2 WINDHAM 0 10879 10 11 0 0 13 24 24 100.00% 0 GORHAM 0 11362 10 31 0 1 5 37 35 105.71% 2 NAPLES 1

District 10 909 13 2 204 1128 1098 102.73% 30 9 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM SOUTH 5744 11 111 3 0 39 153 165 92.72% 3 -12 BERWICK 6977 11 179 3 0 28 210 218 96.33% -8 YORK BEACH 0 OLD ORCHARD 7997 11 188 4 0 33 225 207 108.69% 1 18 BEACH 9394 11 43 6 0 9 58 54 107.40% 4 KITTERY 3 9935 11 183 6 5 79 273 263 103.80% 10 SANFORD 0 District 11 704 22 5 188 919 907 101.31% 7 Total 12 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year LM 1641 99 674 30 24 122 850 832 102.16% 18 RUMFORD 11 District 99 674 30 24 122 850 832 102.16% QM'S HOUSE 11 Total 18 Prior N/R Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Percent City Year +/- LM State 6362 137 93 1449 8041 7910 101.65% 43 Total 131

EVERYONE’S HELP IS NEEDED TO BRING THE DEPARTMENT TO 100%

THIS 2018 – 2019 YEAR - WILL YOU HELP?

“HELPING VETERANS EVERYDAY”

“RETAIN-REINSTATE-RECRUIT”

"HELPING VETERANS EVERYDAY” CHRISTOPHER L. ARMSTRONG, STATE COMMANDER D I V I S I O N L E A D E R S <<>> MAY 27, 2 0 1 9 >> LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE OUR DEPARTMENT GROW <<

DIV. I (10-50) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. IV (201-300) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.

1. 7529 ISLAND FALLS 110.00% 1. 7997 OLD ORCHARD 108.21% 2. 7866 NORRIDGEWOCK 108.33% 2. 9935 SANFORD 103.80% 3. 5723 JACKMAN 107.14% 3. 887 AUGUSTA 102.72%

DIV. II (51-100) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. V (301-400) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.

1. 9394 KITTERY 105.55% 1. 832 SOUTH PORTLAND 103.20% 2. 9437 NORTHPORT 106.75% 2. 1603 AUBURN 96.18% 3. 4298 DEXTER 102.53% 3. 3335 JAY 89.02%

DIV. III (101-200) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. VI (401- HIGHER) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.

1. 2599 PRESQUE ISLE 117.32% 1. 9389 CARIBOU 106.47% 2. 4633 HAMPDEN 115.88% 2. 6859 PORTLAND 104.96% 3. 109 ELLSWORTH 107.31% 3.

TEN HIGHEST POSTS BY % I TEN LARGEST POSTS

1. 2599 PRESQUE ISLE 117.32% 1. 9389 CARIBOU 493 2. 4633 HAMPDEN 115.88% 2. 6859 PORTLAND 423 3. 7529 ISLAND FALLS 114.00% 3 832 SOUTH PORTLAND 387 4. 7997 OLD ORCHARD 108.69% 4. 1603 AUBURN 378 5. 7866 NORRIDGEWOCK 108.33% 5. 8835 WINSLOW 291 6. 9394 KITTERY 107.40% 6. 3335 JAY 284 7. 109 ELLSWORTH 107.31% 7. 9935 SANFORD 273 8. 5723 JACKMAN 107.14% 8. 1285 WATERVILLE 265 9. 9437 NORTHPORT 106.75% 9. 887 AUGUSTA 265 10. 3108 BELFAST 106.47% 10. 1761 BANGOR 264

DISTRICT STANDINGS I MAGIC NUMBERS FOR 2018-19 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. District 1 BOUCHARD 107.11% WE HAVE = 8040 – AHEAD 1310 2. District 6 CUMMINGS 105.35% ALL POSTS/DISTRICTS SHOULD BE AT 100% 3. District 2 EWING 104.16% 4. District 3 WOODWARD 103.54% 5 N/R MEMBERS & EARN A GREEN BALL CAP 5. District 10 MEUCHEL 102.73% 10 N/R MEMBERS & EARN A WHITE VFW SHIRT 6. District 5 TWEEDIE 102.58% ALL DEPT OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO RECRUIT 7. District 8 EMMONS 101.85% LET’S ALL WORK AS A TEAM AND DEPARTMENT OF MAINE, VFW 101.64% RETAIN – RECRUIT & REINSTATE 3 MEMBERS? 8. District 11 BATES 101.32% NEED HELP or HAVE QUESTIONS 9. District 7 STEVENS 100.41% ASK ANYONE ON THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM OK? 10. District 4 LUPO 99.61% 11. District 9 ROACH 95.82% STEVEN SANPEDRO - STATE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN

2018 - 2019 99th State Convention Bangor, Maine

Ronald F. Smith, Chairman Brenda Blair– Chairperson

The 99th Annual Department of Maine VFW and 89th Auxiliary Convention will be held this year at the Bangor Motor Inn & Suites with Bangor Memorial Post 1761 as the Host Post. Dates are: June 21-23 June 2019 and the Department Headquarters will be the Bangor Motor Inn and Suites, 701 Hogan Rd., Bangor, ME @ 947-0355. As in the past, all meetings, Memorial Service; Banquet and Council of Administration will be held at the Bangor Motor Inn & Suites.

“Motels & Rates” Bangor Motor Inn and Suites (Headquarters Hotel) 701 Hogan Rd., Bangor ME * Tel: 947-0355 Rates: $ 78.00 + Tax (1-4 Persons) (All Non-Smoking Rooms) * Cutoff date for Reservations – 14 June 2019 * ** Please mention that you are with the “Department of Maine, VFW” **

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“Other Motels for the State Convention” NOTE: As they are only overflow hotels and not the Headquarters Hotel, these are the rates that they will be charging. Country Inn > 936 Stillwater Ave., Bangor, ME > Tel # 207-941-0200 > Rates $103.00 + tax Quality Inn > 750 Hogan rd, Bangor, ME > Tel #: 207-942-7899 > Rates: $93.00 + tax Comfort Inn > 10 Bangor Mall Boulevard, Bangor, ME > 207-990-0888 > Rates: 107.00 + Tax

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~~ 99th STATE CONVENTION ~~ Bangor, Maine Convention Book Advertising Rates

Rates are for VFW and VFWA members advertising in the Convention Book

Back Cover - $ 265.00 Inside Cover - $ 210.00 Full Page - $ 170.00 Half Page - $ 115.00 ¼ Page - $ 65.00 1/8 Page - $ 45.00

Please send your advertisement copy in a finalized format Make check made payable to “Department of Maine, VFW”

Mail to: Andre L. Dumas, Adjutant 64 Washburn St., B-1, Caribou, ME 04736-2125 All Advertising and monies must be received as soon as possible “CUT OFF DATE IS MAY 10, 2019” 18

99th State Convention *** Pre-Convention Registration *** Department of Maine VFW State Convention 21 – 23 June 2019

Bangor Motor Inn & Suites 701 Hogan Rd., Bangor, ME

Pre-Registration Rates - $ 5.00 Registration at Door - $ 8.00

Come Celebrate the 99th Department of Maine VFW State Convention & 89th Department of Maine Auxiliary State Convention

********************************************************************** ** Pre-Registration Form ** Please register the following members of Post/Auxiliary #: ______

Name VFW Aux Title/Position

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2. ______

3. ______

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5. ______

6. ______

Total Amount Due $ 5.00 x ______= $ ______Please Print clearly the name you will be using and Post @ Auxiliary Number

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MAKE YOUR CHECK TO: “Department of Maine, VFW” and earmark on the check “Pre-Registration”

MAIL YOUR CHECK TO: Margaret “Peggy” Whirley 80 Mill St., Apt 302, Auburn, ME 04210

Any Question –Call: Margaret “Peggy” Whirley @ 782-2856 or e-mail @ [email protected]

~~~~ Banquet Reservations ~~~~ 99th Department of Maine State Convention Saturday, 22 June 2019

Bangor Motor Inn and Suites 701 Hogan Rd., Bangor, ME

Social Hour * 6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner * 7:00 pm

******************************************************* Banquet Tickets Cost * $ 35.00 per person

Banquet Menu

Tossed Garden Salad with House Dressing Carved Baked Glazed Ham Baked Haddock Filet Topped with Stuffing Seasoned and Slow Roasted Top Round of Beef Garlic Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Almandine Assorted Desserts Rolls with Butter ~ Coffee & Tea

Dress Attire: Business Casual (Jacket & Tie) NOTE: No Jeans, Shorts, T-Shirts, Tank Tops

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Meals Totals ______x $ 35.00 = ______

Name ______Name ______Name ______Name ______Name ______Name ______Name ______Name ______

*NO ASSIGNED SEATING*

******************************************************* Deadline for Banquet Ticket is: 12 June 2019

Make your check payable to “Department of Maine, VFW” (No tickets will be sold after the deadline – Tickets will not be held without a payment) (There will be no refunds on the banquet tickets) (Special Needs Meals must be notified 1 week prior to the banquet, no Choice * Hotel Policy)

Send to: Brenda Blair 748 Hinkley Rd., Clinton, ME 04927 Phone: 1-207-426-8423 * E-mail: [email protected] 20

DEPARTMENT OF MAINE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 99th State Convention

CONVENTION PROGRAM

Friday * June 21, 2019

Registration 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Registration for all VFW and Auxiliary members will be conducted in the Gazebo. Joint Opening Session 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Business Session 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Memorial Service 7:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites

Saturday * June 22, 2019

Registration 8:00 am – 10:00 am Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Registration for all VFW and Auxiliary members will be conducted in the Gazebo. Business Session 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon Bangor Motor Inn & Suites (Nomination and Elections of Officers) Lunch 12:00 noon Bangor Motor Inn & Suites NOTE: Annual Picnic will be held outside of the Bangor Motor Inn & Suites at the Gazebo. Installation of VFW & Auxiliary 2:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Officers Social Hour 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Convention Banquet 7:00 pm Bangor Motor Inn & Suites NOTE: Awarding of the All State Membership Team and Community Activities Post of the Year at the State Banquet.

Sunday * June 23, 2019

Council of Administration 8:00 am Bangor Motor Inn & Suites Meeting (VFW only)

ACTIVITIES PROGRAM STATUS REPORT(This is put together "ONLY AS A GUIDE" to assist you) As of ______Americanism/Loyalty Day Blood /Safety/DrugAbuse Min 5Poppies per Member Quota Poppies Buddy Ordered Poppies Buddy Short Poppies Buddy Cabin in the Woods Commanders Special Project Activities Community Service Military National Youth -MIA POW /VAVS Hospital Audit Report - Jun Audit Report - Sept Audit Report - Dec -Mar Report Audit Bonding Voice of Democracy Pen Patriot Teacher to Department National to Delegates Post Inspected Recruiter's Event Booth Scouts

Dist Div Post # Name 1 4 2599 Presque Isle x x 1,000 x x x x x x 8/28 yes x x x x x x x x 1 2 6187 Fort Fairfield x x 7/27 yes x x x x x x 1 6 9389 Caribou x 500 x x x 7/16 yes x x own x x x x x 1 3 9609 Fort Kent x x x Merg x x x x 1 3 9699 Ashland xxxxxx xx 1 District 1 yes yes x x 2 2 1605 Burlington x 1000 x x yes yes yes x x x 2 1 2299 ShermanSt 2 2 7529 Island Falls 500 x x x 7/16 10/12 x x x 2 District 2 yes yes yes x x 3 3 9779 Calais 2,000 x x x x x x x x x x x x 3 3 11553 Harrington x x x x x x x x x x own x x x x 3 District 3 xxxxxx x 4 3 109 Ellsworth x x 1,000 x x x x x x yes yes yes yes x x x x x 4 5 1761 Bangor x x 5,000 x x x x x x 7/16 10/12 yes x x x x x x 4 5 3381 Old Town x x x x 9/4 x x x x x x x x 4 3 4633 Hampden x x 2,000 x x x x x x 7/11 yes x x x x x x x x x 4 District 4 x yes yes yes yes x x 5 2 4298 Dexter xxx x 5 1 5723 Jackman Stat x yes yes x x x x x x 5 3 6924 Fairfield x 8/1 yes x x x x 5 3 7865 Madison 7/27 10/20 x x x 5 1 7866 Norridgewock xxxxxxxx x 5 1 10881 Farmington x x 8/15 x x x x 5 1 11191 Newport 7/16 10/12 x x x x 5 District 5 xxxxx x 6 1 3095 Friendship x x x x x 7/27 10/12 x x 6 4 3108 Belfast x x 8,000 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 6 1 4169 Vinalhaven x 6 2 6131 Northport x x 2,500 x x x x 8/15 10/12 x x x x x x 6 1 9437 Washington x x x x x 7/15 10/15 x x 6 District 6 x 9/1 yes ACTIVITIES PROGRAM STATUS REPORT(This is put together "ONLY AS A GUIDE" to assist you) As of ______Americanism/Loyalty Day Americanism/Loyalty /Safety/DrugAbuse Blood 5 Poppies Member Min per Poppies Buddy Quota Poppies Buddy Ordered Poppies Buddy Short inthe Woods Cabin Project Special Commanders Community Activities Service Military National Youth -MIA POW Hospital /VAVS Jun - Report Audit Sept - Report Audit Dec - Report Audit Mar - Report Audit Bonding Democracy of Voice Patriot Pen Department to Teacher Delegates to National Inspected Post Booth Event Recruiter's Scouts

Dist Div Post # Name

7 2 2197 Topsham x x 500 x x x x x x 7/27 yes x x x x x x x x 7 2 4525 Waldoboro x x x x x x x yes yes x x x x x 7 2 7738 Bath 500 x x x x x x 7 District 7 yes yes x x 82 9Gardiner x x yes x x x 8/1 10/1 x x x 8 5 887 Augusta x x 1,500 x x x x 8/14 x x x x x x x 8 6 1285 Waterville x x 2,500 x x x x x x x x x x x x 8 5 8835 Winslow xx xx xx xx x x 8 2 9526 Winthrop x x 500 x x x x 7/27 yes x x x x x 8 District 8 x yes yes x 9 4 1603 Auburn x x 2,000 x x x x x x yes yes x x x x x x x 9 4 1641 Rumford x 1,000 x x x x 7/30 10/2 x x x x x x x 9 5 3335 Jay x x x x yes yes x x x x x x x x 9 3 9150 Lewiston x x yes x x x yes yes x x x x x x x 9 3 9787 South Paris x x 3,000 x x x x x x 7/30 9/30 x x x x x x 9 1 11032 Greene Merg 9 District 9 yes yes x x x 10 6 832 So Porland xx x x xx 10 2 6783 Lovell 7/27 x x x x x x x 10 6 6859 Portland x x 3,500 x x x x x x 7/27 x x x x x x x x x 10 2 9328 Harrison 1,000 x x x x x 10 3 10529 Yarmouth x 2,000 x x x x x 7/16 10/12 x x x x x x x 10 2 10643 Windham x x 2,000 x x x x x x yes yes x x x x x x x x 10 1 10879 Gorham x 1,000 x x x x 8/22 yes x x x x 10 1 11362 Naples x x 1,000 x x x x x x 8/1 10/2 12/31 3/29 x x x x 10 District 10 7/16 10/12 x x x x 11 3 5744 SoBerwick x x 4,000 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 11 1 6548 Kennebunk 1,000 8/28 x 11 4 6977 York Beach x x 3,000 x x x x x x yes yes own x x x x x 11 4 7997 O.O.B. x 2,000 x x x x x x 7/16 x x x x x x x 11 2 9394 Kittery x x 1,000 x x x x x x 7/27 yes x x x x x x x x x 11 4 9935 Sanford x x 1,500 x x x x x yes yes x x x x x x x x 11 District 11 7/16 9/30 1/31 3/25 x x

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