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Department of Maine
Veterans of Foreign Wars
“Honoring the Cost of Freedom”
March 2020 GENERAL ORDERS No. 9 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
SPECIAL NOTICES <> SPECIAL NOTICES
Congratulations to the following Posts/Districts for attaining 100%+ in Membership for 2019-2020:
Ellsworth Memorial Post 109, Ellsworth > 100.00% > Commander Daniel P. Sullivan South Portland Post 832, South Portland > 100.00% > Commander Stephen A. Doyle
Rev. Joseph Lamarre Memorial Post 2197, Topsham > 100.00% > Commander Roger A. stevens Stone-Scott-Watson Post 3095, Friendship > 100.00% > Commander Eugene E. Grant
Northport Memorial Post 6131, Northport > 100.00% > Commander Kent D. Woodward MacCrillis-Rousseau Post 8835, Winslow > 100.00% > Commander John Poulin
Boyd-Smith-Mitchell Memorial Post 9779, Calais > 100.00% > Commander David O. Sivret Newport Memorial Post 11191, Newport > 100.00% > Commander Camille Derosier
State Convention Book Advertising: Consult Tele-Communications from Londonberry, NH is soliciting advertising for our State Convention book throughout the State of Maine. Any business calling your Post inquiring about the advertisement solicitation, please inform them that they are the sole source company to sell advertising for the State of Maine VFW.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><> 1. April Council of Administration: Will be held on 18 April at the Bangor Motor Inn and Suites, Bangor, ME. The Headquarters hotel will be the Bangor Motor Inn and Suites, 701 Hogan Rd., Bangor, ME. Telephone # is 947-0355. When calling, please let them know that you are with the VFW and that you want 1st floor rooms. Rates are $ 72.00 plus tax per person for up to 2 people. *Saturday Committee Meetings for the VFW will be held in the Convention Center at the Bangor Motor Inn and Suites. >Audit/Finance Cmtee > 8:30 am >Veterans Service Office Cmtee > 9:30 am >Convention Cmtee > 10:15 am >CoA Meeting > 1 pm 2. State Commander-President Testimonial (See Atch flyer): Will be held on 18 April at the Bangor Motor Inn and Suites. Banquet ticket cost is $ 35.00 per person, make your payable to “Department of Maine, VFW” and forward to Shirley M. Dumas, 64 Washburn St., Caribou, ME 04736-2125. Email: [email protected]. Tel # (Hone) 496-0071, Cell 1-207-551-7586. Deadline for purchase of banquet is 9 April 2020 as we must inform the Bangor Motor Inn as to the final number of tickets old, there will be no tickets after that deadline date of 9 April 2020. 3. State Convention (See Atch flyer for all convention flyers): Will be held on 12-13 June 2020 at the Ramada Inn (headquarters hotel), 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ME. Rates for the rooms is $ 109.00 + tax for
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Single & Doubles. When calling, please inform them that you are with the Department of Maine, VFWVFW. (All rooms are non-smoking rooms). There are 3 other hotels available being the Fireside Inn, Motel 6 and Super 8. 4. State Convention Deadlines: Please note the following deadline for the State Convention 12-13 June 2020. Please note that respective flyers will be included in upcoming General Orders. >Banquet Reservations > 5 June 2020 >VFW Booster Page > 10 April 2020 >Hotel Room Reservations > 30 May 2020 >Pre-Convention Registration > 5 June 2020 >Convention Book Ad > 10 April 2020 5. Attention of Post Commanders: Is directed to Section 222 of the National Bylaws and the Manual of Procedure, which provides that each Post will pay, in advance, a National Convention registration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) which shall entitle the Post to a packet of convention information and materials and one identified registered delegate for the National Convention. Each additional delegate attending the National Convention will pay a ten dollar ($10) delegate fee. Posts are encouraged to register their Post delegate(s) online through the Online Membership System (OMS) or by submitting their National Convention Post and Delegate Registration form that will be mailed to all Posts as part of the Election Report/Convention Registration mailing going out later this month. Registration forms for the 121st National Convention may be mailed to: Convention Registration, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. 6. Post Commanders: Attention is directed to Section 217 of the National Bylaws and the Manual of Procedure covering the nomination, election and installation of Post Officers. Post Election Report forms are being mailed to Post Quartermasters with instructions that they complete the form online through the Online Membership System (OMS) or they can complete the form and return directly to National Headquarters immediately following the election of Post Officers but not later than June 1. NOTE: Pos that have to do election reports paper mode are to email to the State Adjutant who will file the report for you. 7. District Commanders: Section 222 of the National Bylaws and the Manual of Procedure provides that delegates and alternates for the District Convention and meetings, Department and National Conventions shall be elected at a regular meeting in April. Posts are entitled to one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate for each thirty (30) members or fraction thereof in good standing in the Post as of March 31. 8. District Commanders: Pursuant to Section 403 of the National Bylaws and the Manual of Procedure, each District shall hold an annual District Convention for the purpose of electing District officers, such convention to be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than seventy-five (75) days prior to the convening of the Department Convention. Note: The District may elect or the District Commander may appoint a Judge Advocate, Surgeon, Chief of Staff or officer of the Day if required by the District by-laws. Pursuant to Section 403 of the National Bylaws – Regular Meeting, Districts shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year for purposes of transacting business and conducting schools of instruction. Pursuant to Section 417 of the National Manual of Procedure, District officers shall not assume the duties of their office until the Department Commander is installed. District officers shall not be installed or assume the duties of their office until proof of eligibility has been submitted and properly reviewed in accordance with Section 416 of the Manual of Procedure. 9. Attention of Post Commanders is directed to Section 218 (a)(11) of the National Manual of Procedure, Officers: Duties and Obligations. Trustees Report of Audit must be prepared in detail within thirty (30) days from the end of each quarter, one of which ends March 31.
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10. All District/Post Commanders: Annual Filing with State of Maine Corporation Division. All District and Post Commanders are reminded that they must file their annual filing report with the State of Maine Corporation Division. Deadline is 30 April 2020. Note: Clerk/Registered Agent is either the Commander, Quartermaster or Adjutant. A listing will be forwarded to all District Commanders informing them of their respective District Status on/or about 15 February. 11. Post Nomination/Election of Officers: IAW Section 217 of the Manual of Procedures, nominations of Post Officers shall open in March and election of Officers shall be conducted in April. 12. Commanders on all levels should begin organizing their 2020 Memorial Day “Buddy”® Poppy Campaign. Every Post is urged to order and distribute VFW “Buddy” Poppies. 13. Attention is directed to Section 213 of the National Bylaws concerning any Post in arrears for any financial obligations to County Council (if applicable), District, Department and National for fees, dues, poppy money, supply money, failing to have the office of Quartermaster properly bonded in accordance with Section 703, failing to ensure that the Post is properly insured in accordance with Section 709, failing to submit properly completed quarterly Post Trustees Report of Audit, Post Election Report for the ensuing year, or other obligations, shall be deprived of all representation in County Council and District meetings; County Council, District, Department and National Conventions. Such representation shall be restored promptly upon proper adjustment of such deficiencies. 14. Proof of Eligibility Requirements for Officers: All Posts, Districts and Departments should be reminded of the provisions of Sections 216, 416, and 516 of the Manual of Procedure that officers, elected and appointed, shall not be installed or assume the duties of their office until proof of eligibility has been submitted to the respective Adjutant and properly reviewed.
15. 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.
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Applications are available at 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: vfwstore.org/searchresults?q=vietnam. 16. VFW Special Project Program: This program was put in place to recognize VFW units for creating and completing unique and extraordinary community service projects. Record book entry nominations that are found to be complete and well-substantiated should be endorsed by the Department Adjutant or VFW Department Community Activities Chairman and forwarded to National Programs Department. Deadline for entries is April 30 of each year. Every Post Special Project receiving the Award of Excellence in the May judging will be entered in the Fred C. Hall Memorial Outstanding Post Special Project Competition. Complete information can be found in the VFW Community Activities and Citizenship Education Chairman’s Manual. 17. POW/MIA Flag – Official Display Day: Public Law 105-85 (Nov. 16, 1997) indicates the days that federal agencies, military installations and U.S. post offices are required to display the POW/MIA flag. The days are: Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2020 (third Saturday in May); Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 (last Monday in May); Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; National POW/MIA Day, Sept. 18, 2020 (third Friday in Sept.); and Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To purchase a POW/MIA flag, go to vfwstore.org/products/GP237. 18. Dates to Remember: 29 Feb – 4 Mar > Voice of Democracy, Washington, D.C. 1 – 5 Mar > Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. 18 Apr > Council of Administration, State Commander/President Testimonial, Bangor, ME (See Atch flyer) 12 – 14 Jun > State Convention > Lewiston, ME (See Atch flyers) 18 – 23 Jul > National Convention, Reno, NV 30 Oct – 1 Nov > Eastern Conference, Ocean City, MD 19. Candidates for Department High Office 2020-2021: Department Commander > Michael K. Davis > Post 1603 Department Sr. Vice Commander > Herman L. Littlefield Jr. > Post 6131 Department Jr. Vice Commander > Jennifer L. Lane > Post 1603 Department Quartermaster > David D. Williams > Post 1641 Department Chaplain > Pastor Daniel L. Jones > Post 109 Department Chaplain > Kevin G. Woodward > Post 11553 Department Judge Advocate > John J. Bouchard > Post 9389 Department Surgeon > Randolph S. Michaud > Post 2599 Department Surgeon > James A. Ewing > Post 1605 20. Candidates for National Council Member, Maine 2021-2024: Steven J. SanPedro > Post 6859 Andre L. Dumas > Post 9389 Kevin G. Woodward > Post 11553 21. District Meetings Dates: D-5 > 8 Mar @ 1 pm > Post 4298, Dexter > QM Williams D-2 > 14 Mar @ 1 pm > Post 7529, Island Falls > SG Bouchard D-11 > 15 Mar @ 2 pm @ Post 6977, York > JA Lane D-7 > 26 Apr @ 2 pm > Mid-Coast Veterans Resource Center, Brunswick > Cmdr R0bison D-8 > 26 Apr @ 12 noon > Post 887, Augusta > JVC Littlefield
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D-9 > 26 Apr @ 1 pm > Post 1603, Auburn > Loyalty Day > SVC Davis D-10 > 26 Apr @ 1 pm > Post 6859, Portland (Nomination, Election & Installation of Officers) > JA Lane D-5 > 3 May @ 1 pm > Post 7865, Madison > Cmdr Robison D-6 > 3 May @ 1 pm > Post 6131, Northport > JVC Littlefield D-2 > 9 May @ 1 pm > Post 1605, Burlington > Adj Dumas D-1 > 16 May @ 1 pm > Post 9389, Caribou > Adj Dumas D-3 > 17 May @ 2 pm > Post 11553, Harrington > Adj Dumas D-11 > 17 May # 2pm > Post 7997, Old Orchard Beach > Cmdr Robison D-4 > 30 May @ 2 pm > Post 109, Ellsworth > SG Bouchard 22. Directory Changes: None BY COMMAND OF:
Christopher L. Robison Christopher L. Robison Commander OFFICIAL:
Andre L. Dumas Andre L. Dumas Adjutant
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State Commander Christopher L. Robison
Comrades: I hope everyone has survived the frigid temperatures we have experienced lately. I hope spring really does arrive earlier this year. We are doing great on retaining our Comrades and recruiting new ones. Thank you for all your hard work! By the time you read this, the Department of Maine representatives will be in Washington, D.C. speaking with our elected officials to ensure they are looking out for our military and Veterans. The National Voice of Democracy ceremonies will also be taking place during our visit on March 2nd, starting at 6:00 pm. I encourage everyone to go to the VFW National website and watch the Parade of Winners to see where our winner from Maine places. It is sure to be an exciting evening! As I am sure, many of you have noticed VFW is eliminating paper forms for reporting. There will be training in the coming months as National will not be accepting paper any longer. It will be the responsibility of Post and District Adjutants to enter the information into the system, so be prepared. I will again emphasize that it is the Post Commanders responsibility to ensure that his/her Post is represented at all District Meetings and Functions. I expect that this provision in the National By-Laws will be adhered to. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please contact me. Again, I appreciate everyone’s hard work in membership and community service. Without your efforts, the VFW would not be the preeminent Veterans organization in the country. Congratulations to the following Posts for having reached 100% in membership for the membership year 2019-2020.
Ellsworth Memorial Post 109, Ellsworth > 100.00% > Commander Daniel P. Sullivan South Portland Post 832, South Portland > 100.00% > Commander Stephen A. Doyle
Rev. Joseph Lamarre Memorial Post 2197, Topsham > 100.00% > Commander Roger A. Stevens Stone-Scott-Watson Post 3095, Friendship > 100.00% > Commander Eugene E. Grant
Northport Memorial Post 6131, Northport > 100.00% > Commander Kent D. Woodward MacCrillis-Rousseau Post 8835, Winslow > 100.00% > Commander John Poulin
Boyd-Smith-Mitchell Memorial Post 9779, Calais > 100.00% > Commander David O. Sivret Newport Memorial Post 11191, Newport > 100.00% > Commander Camille Derosier
Yours in Comradeship,
Christopher L. Robison Christopher L. Robison Commander
“Honoring the Cost of Freedom”
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Deceased Roll Call Department of Maine, VFW
Kevin G. Woodward, Chaplain 26 January ~ 27 February 2020
“May our Comrades Rest in Eternal Peace in Post Eternity?”
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District 1 District 10 (Cont.) 9389 > BOSSE, Roger A. 6859 > ALLARD, Ralph H. Jr.
COREY, Peter J. St PIERRE, Allen P. Sr.
District 4 1761 > CLEMENT, Eugene E. COLE, Galen L. FISH, James A. 3381 > SIMON, James A. District 5 6924 > FLUHHARTY, Charles A. District 6 6131 > BALL, Joseph R. District 7 2197 > SHEEHAN, Joseph E. Sr. SMITH, Robert F. Sr. District 9 1603 > GERRY, Jon M. MELLO, Robert F. 3335 > ADAMS, Bernard L. WILLIAMS, David C. 9787 > HANSEN, Earle L. Jr. District 10 832 > CONNOLLY, Philip J.
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SENIOR VICE COMMANDER AMERICANISM/LOYALTY DAY
SCOUTING Michael K. Davis
Exciting part of the year is coming up. Some of Department Officers will be attending Legislative conference in Washington D.C. in late February and I will be attending Senior Vice/Commander training in early April. I am looking forward to both events. Crunch time is upon us. The year is winding down. April begins a new Community Activity year. Check the GO's and see where your Post stands on reporting of Community Activities. If you are not reported try and get reported in March. Scout of the year deadlines are listed below. Posts have done an outstanding job in reporting in Scouting this year. I hope to receive several Scout of the year nominations by April 1st. Post elections are right around the corner. Take this time to access the condition of your Posts and elect Officers that can and will fulfill the duties of their office in accordance with VFW by-laws. Participation in District meetings is required by State and National bylaws. If you are not reported in Americanism, Loyalty Day and Scouting and believe you should be please send an updated community activity report. If you fly the American flag at your Post or at your post meeting, March in parades, place flags on graves, participate in the buddy poppy program plus many more that I did not mention you can report in Americanism. Scouting: Dates for scouting are listing below. Remember Scout submissions are due to me by April 1st. Scouts who are registered, active members of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or a Sea Scout who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award are eligible for the Scout of the year. Scout of the Year dates: Deadline for entry to VFW post is March 1st Deadline to Department April 1st (Posts should notify District of submissions) Deadline to National Headquarters May 1st My desire and goal are for all posts and Districts to seek out applicants to work with and submit them to me for consideration. I should receive applicants from each District. If you know of a scout that has completed his Eagle project and will be awarded Eagle rank contact me. I have certificates that the Department can award to those Scouts. Boy Scout Web Page Pinetree Council https://www.pinetreebsa.org Katahdin Council https://www.katahdinareabsa.org Girl Scouts of Maine http://www.girlscoutsofmaine.org Scouting Reports, Americanism and Loyalty Day Community Activities reports may be mailed to me at 135 Conant Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. If you submit your community activities reports online at the Post website, I will receive them. If you do not see credit in the GOs, please contact me.
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JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER COMMANDERS SPECIAL PROJECT (CSP) MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER (CENTRAL)
Herman L. Littlefield Jr.
As I write these GO’s for March 2020, it is still cold and wintery here in the mid coast section of God’s country – but not as cold as it is in the northern part of our state for sure. Remember, it is only a few more weeks until spring; so, keep the faith. Please remember that all of our Veterans need our assistance. Try to stay in touch with your Post members and local Veterans. I recently reached out to a Post member whom I hadn’t heard from in a while and
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discovered that he was recovering from cardiac 3 vessel by-pass surgery. I’m sure we all have members or neighbors who would enjoy a quick visit or friendly phone call. Winter is a dreary and depressing time for those who live alone. Reach out and share a few moments that can mean a great deal and a lifeline to those by themselves. CSP: Is still ongoing. The more we give to this project, the better the outcome for our Veterans and their well-being. Please remember to make all checks payable to “Department of Maine, VFW” and mail to me at 1360 Atlantic Highway, Northport, ME 04849. Recruitment: The VFW membership is going strong. We still need more new members or re-instated members in order to attain 100% in membership once again this year. Keep talking about our great organization – that is the best way to recruit new members. Loyally.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER, MAINE (NCM,M) BUDDY POPPY ~ CHRISTMAS CARDS & LABELS
INSURANCE & BONDS David D. Williams, PSC, QM
Another month of snow gone, does that mean Spring is getting closer? I hope that all Post QMs are doing all their reports and getting them in on time. For the ones who are, Thank You. For the ones who are not, it is getting close to the end of the year and all Reports must be turned in to be able to vote at the State Convention. Poppies: Poppies with Memorial Day coming right up, if your Post is going to need more, please do not wait much longer to get your orders in. It is not something you can call me for the week before and ask me if it’s too late to order poppies. I submit orders twice a month, sometimes more but as of lately, very few orders coming in. Once I send the orders to national, it is a process that has to be done and it may take up to a month depending on their demand. Audits: I already spoke on them previously, right now if you have not submitted your report for the end of December, there late. Also, when looking at the check off list in the GO's, I only input Audits and who has done them. As for Community Activities, CSP, NMVS and VAVS, you need to contact the appropriate Chairperson. Thanks. Have a Great Month and Thanks everyone for what they do on a daily basis for the VFW. NCM,M: Hello everyone. I wonder how many of you are as ready for Spring as I am. On Feb 29, I will be leaving for Washington D.C. for the VFW Legislation Conference. Maine will be well represented while there. Last month, I sent out for question that we may be able to ask our Representative through our Legislative Chairman but I did not receive any so wondering if no questions or no one reads my reports. There is lots going on in D.C. at the moment; however, that is not the intent of our mission. Our speaking points are provided to us on Monday morning March 2 (Brochures to be handed out with our meetings) we are there for all of our Veterans and Steve always does a great job presenting our issues at hand. In the past 3 years as NCM,M, I have mentioned the $1,000.00 Community Grants that are available for Posts and Auxiliaries. I am curious as to how many Posts have applied for one. Post 1641 has gotten one for the last 3 years, we use it to supports Santa's Helpers which provide for the need of children at Christmas time. It can be used to assist the Post with any community events that they may be holding (as long as it is within the guidelines. So, the 1st response that I get after March 1st, I’d really like to know if this is being used by any other Posts in Maine. VFW Foundation: The Home Depot Community Impact Grant for 2020 is now open. VFW Posts can
receive up to $5,000 in Home Depot gift cards toward maintenance and improvements to their Post building!
We encourage all Posts to apply ASAP if you desire to remodel your building. Please note that this is a
competitive grant program and not all applications will be funded. Additionally, only projects that use
volunteers are eligible. To make the process easier, the VFW Foundation has produced an easy-to-understand
how-to-apply guide that walks Post members through the online application process. For your copy or if you
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have any questions, contact Grants & External Relations Coordinator Jason Couch, [email protected] or
816.968.1174.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (PRO) BEALS HOSPITALITY HOUSE ~ WAYS & MEANS
Jennifer L. Lane
Greetings to one and all! Another busy month of #StillServing! Ways & Means: I received another $50 for the Ways and Means sales. The total sales are sitting around $720. As you know that is not going to even pay out the winnings. Please sell, get those tickets and monies to me, and ask for more. Give your membership the opportunity to support the cause and a chance to win!! Public Relations: I have received a few print articles. A good example of making the community aware of what is going on in the VFW is to promote your PP/VOD entries and winners! We all have something invested in this great program; Let it be known! Beals Hospitality House Togus: The house is very busy. We are down on some of our supplies, so donations of coffee pods for the Keurig, Bounty paper towels and Scott one-ply toilet tissue is our request for this month. As always, we Thank you for your support of our mission and allowing us to continue to serve our veterans and their families. Please reach out to me for any further information or any assistance I can provide to you : 207-514-4190. Have a great month and go get 'em!
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INSPECTOR ~ POW/MIA ~ BLOOD~SAFETY~DRUG ABUSE John J. Bouchard
Inspections: We have six (6) Posts and one District that are not inspected. Come on Comrades, let us move forward and get them done. If you want to know who you are, call me or if not, I will call you. Blood: DONATE ~~ DONATE ~~ DONATE. Whenever you have a chance to donate blood, do it. They need blood every day to save lives or maybe yours. Recently, the Red Cross has been calling people to donate blood and make appointments for them, please say yes and make an appointment with them. Safety: Whenever you come out of a driveway, look on both sides of the road and sometimes twice as this is the time of the year that you have to watch out for road condition. Whether it is nice and sunny, the snow melts and makes a wet surface and when it starts to get dark, it can freeze and make the road slippery. Furthermore, a point of interest for all drivers, when coming to a stop sign or traffic, do not slam on your break, break easily and you will not slide into another vehicle or an individual. POW/MIA: Don’t forget to send in your reports for credit on the POW/MIA/ Anything that has to do with POW/MIA. Returning home with full honors are: >US Marine Corps Pfc. Royal L. Waltz >US Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. Oscar E. Koslela >US Navy Chief Machinist’s Mate Lada Smisek >US Navy Fireman 1st Class Hadley L. Heavin >US Navy Fireman 1st Class Rex E. Wise >US Army Cpl. Arthur C. Ramirez >US Army Pfc. James W. White >US Army Pvt. James J. Cansler >US Navy Chief Fire Controlman Daniel F. Harris >US Navy Seaman 1st Class Edward Wasielewski >US Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Robert L. Corn >Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Raymond Warren >US Navy Corps Cpl. Thomas H. Cooper >US Navy Steward’s Mate 2nd Class Jesus F. Garcia >US Army Air Forces 1st Lt Ernest L. Roth >US Navy Seaman 1st Class Lyal J. Savage >US Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Robert L. Corn
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CHAPLAIN MAINE OFFICERS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPOMENT (MOLD)
WREATHA CROSS AMERICA (WAA) Kevin G. Woodward, PSC
Chaplain: I have received the Chaplains Quarterly Report from a couple of Posts. I know that things are being done by our Post and District Chaplains for the good of our Veterans and their families as well as the communities that we live in. Please take a few minutes and let me know what you have done. “Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.” WAA: The theme for this year is “BE AN AMERICAN WORTH FIGHTING FOR” The date is 19 December 2020. REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day or inviting your family and friends to attend with you. Thank you so much for supporting the wreaths for Arlington National Cemetery (ME0016P) and Wreaths Across America!
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MEMBERSHIP ~ LEGISLATION MAINE VETERANS’ HOMES (MVH)
Steven J. SanPedro, PSC Comrades: Congratulation to Post 9779 Calais; Post 109 Ellsworth; Post 3095 Friendship; Post 11191 Newport; Post 832 South Portland and Post 8835 Winslow for all reaching or exceeding 100% in Membership! Legislation: The Maine VFW Delegation will be heading to D.C. in early March to speak with our Maine Legislators. I have established meetings with all of Legislators and look forward to discussing our issues. We will have a large team this year to help drive our points and to give real time issues. If there is anything you would like me to address, please send it to me before the end of the month. In the State, we have many Veterans Bills that will support our Veterans. Please take the time to look at them and send emails to your Senators and Representatives. Membership: The Department is currently sitting at 95.56% with 7193 Members which is an increase of 1.60% and 120 Members. We need 334 Members to reach 100%. We have increased our New Members by 7 and our Reinstated Members by 55 from this time last year. Once again, Commanders and Quartermasters have to be very aggressive with your Continuous Members at the beginning of the month since they all now expire at the end of the month. Please don’t wait until the end and let their dues run out. We would love to have them pay early because there is no penalty for paying dues early. We have 17 Posts that have completed a Recruiter Event and submitted the proper paperwork to me. Make sure you read and understand the 2019-2020 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: As always; all of the Homes are doing well. The residents get top quality care and have a great quality of life there. They have the opportunity to do many things inside and outside of the Homes. This is because of the tremendous support of many volunteers. 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 “HONORING THE COST OF FREEDOM”
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NATIONAL VETERANS & MILTIARY SUPPORT (NV&MS) Christopher L. Armstrong, PSC
Hello Comrades: Hope this finds everyone doing well. This has been a really slow month for donations only 2 came in this month but they are both members of the $100.00 club. Thank you to Post # 9389 Caribou and Post # 2197 Topsham. We will be supporting "Hire A Vet" program with funding from National NVMS for their Awards luncheon which will be held on 16 April in Augusta. If anyone is interested in attending, please contact me for more information at 485-7561. A quick reminder, if you have done anything to support Veterans or Military personnel, please send me a quick note or e-mail @ [email protected] so I can add it to my monthly report to National NVMS. Thank you for all you do.
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DEPARTMENT GRANTS Alfred E. Michaud Sr., PSC
The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at the next CoA. Homeless Veterans Grant: Through the Department of Labor; funds have been drawn down; the grant is closed. State of Maine VSO Grant: Funds are coming in on time and are forwarded to the State Quartermaster once received. VA Transportation Grant: The $40,000.00 is up and running. State Homeless Veterans Grant: Has been drawn down and is now closed.
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Stephen Patrick Dow, Chairman
Greetings Comrades: Spring is almost here, thankfully, so be thinking ahead of efforts you can do for your Comrades and community as we cycle down winter and into spring. A reminder, if you have not submitted any community activities, do so ASAP. Judging begins in a few months, so use this time to get in those reports and make a difference out there. Talk to you next month and as always “REPORT ~ REPORT ~ REPORT.”
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CREDENTIALS Samuel C. Flint, Chairman
Hello, my brothers and sister Comrades in arms: The winter is slowly passing us by with less than three weeks before we spring forward with our clocks. For a lot of Post Homes’. March is the nominations for the Officers for the upcoming year and then the final nomination and elections in April. I look forward to your reports so that I can put them on file and then we will be all set for the upcoming State Convention. Thank you for your comradeship and we’ll meet again in June.
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HISTORIAN STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA)
Amy Hope Meuchel, Chairperson
Historian: The Commander’s memory book is coming along nicely. Please continue to send me pictures and articles. It’s wonderful to see Post that have Facebook. I have been able to share many activities on the Department of Maine’s VFW Facebook page. Please take a moment to LIKE the page. SVA: Currently nothing to report.
******************************** HOMELESS VETERANS
VETERANS CEMETERY SOUTH ~ ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE (Augusta) MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER (South)
James E.N. Bachelder, PSC Homeless Veterans: The cold February winds are behind us. This year, they weren’t often or as bad as we’ve seen in the past. This was a great relief for all our unsheltered Veterans. The Homeless Veteran Action Committee is working on locating more affordable housing to close the gap between the 71 Veterans found in January and only 60 were housed. It’s an uphill battle and it needs to be climbed. The Maine Veterans in Need (MVN) was told last month that the initial hotel stays for our Homeless Veterans can be covered by the State funds administered by Easter Seals of Maine and the Maine American Legion. The process has not been defined yet so we are to continue covering the initial hotel costs while the state paperwork is processed. No funds can be granted without proof of eligibility. The American Legion Post 202 in Topsham had a softball game on February 22 to raise funds for the MVN group. This is an annual event now and has raised $1,500 in the past. Report on this will be in next month’s GO’s. The VA is setting a meeting in March for the Stand-Down planning. If you have any questions, you can contact me at [email protected] or 207-432-7127 from 9 am until 9 pm. Veterans Cemetery South: It has been quiet in the cemetery. The planning on the POW/MIA Memorial is developing a phase in approach. The foundation for and the main memorial will be places. The rest of the area will need the drainage installed before the walkway and conflict tablets can be installed. This spring, we will have the Green Burial area completed and the memorial work will begin. If you have any questions, you can contact me at [email protected] or 207-432-7127 from 9 am until 9 pm. Assistant Legislative (Augusta): We have several bills we are following and will ask for support when they come before the committee. As you know from twice above, my contact information is [email protected] or 207-432-7127 from 9 am until 9 pm.
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Michael W. Blair, Director
Let me start by saying from February 17, 2020 to February 28, 2020, I will be M.I.A. I will be submitting my report on February 16, 2020. If your Post does not receive credit in the upcoming G.O.’s, credit will be given in the April G.O.’s. Total donations for the month of February were $350.00. All money is to be used by Hospital / VAVS as needed for Veterans’ care. I would like to thank Posts # 9389, Caribou and # 6859, Portland.
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NATIONAL HOME Melvyn E. Bates, Chairman
Hello Comrades: The winter/spring weather of New England is here. The first half of our yearly members donations has been pretty good...but has dropped off during the month of February. I’m sure there are reasons for this, primarily with meetings being called off or delayed due to extreme weather or snow. I’ve been contacted by our National Home with the latest numbers available which I will forward to your District Commanders. Hopefully everyone will better understand our commitment to our National Home. It is for Veterans and their families, not just children. At my last communication with them, they had a total of fifty (50) adults and eighty-five (85) children in their campus. Anyone needing information to qualify may contact their help line at 800-313-4200. They are more than ready to answer any questions you may have. Our National Home for Children 2019-2020 Buddy Poppy child was Brookline who lives with her family at Illinois #1 house at the National home campus. She and her family represent what our National Home does and stands for. Previously, I had spoken to you about a $50.00 donation which you as member can do or your Post can do. What it will accomplish for you is your becoming a life member of our National Home which will allow you to vote on trustees for the Home...We in Maine are in Districts One and our Trustee is from New Jersey. It also will get you updated information about the Home. Please be sure to send ALL donations made out to our National Home for Children to 342 Houde Rd., Eliot Maine 03903.
Respectfully Mel Bates Chairman National Home Maine
****************************** VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE
Cornelius J. Ware, SO
Service Officer Post Outreach: Sanford-Springvale Memorial Post 9935 will be hosting a Service Officer Outreach event on Monday March 23rd from 09:00 to 01:00. If you live in Southern Maine, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your VFW representative. FMI: contact James Bachelder at (207)432-7127 or the VFW Service Office at (207)623-5723. Upcoming NVS training: NVS Proficiency Training is scheduled for 4-7 May 2020 in King of Prussia, PA for DSO Ware and ADSO Bolduc. There will not be a Service Officer available during that timeframe. DAV Volunteer Drivers: DAV is still looking for volunteer drivers to support their volunteer transportation network program. These drivers help veterans across Maine get to their appointments at Togus. FMI: contact Linda Neptune at (207) 623-5790. Save The Date: “Veteran Homelessness in Maine” there are 4 breakout sessions scheduled with community and VA partners. The event is March 11th at USM L/A Campus FMI: and to pre-register: call 207-576-0376 or email: [email protected]
“VETERANS SERVING VETERANS”
****************************** VOICE OF DEMOCRACY * PATRIOT’S PEN
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Ronald F. Smith, PSC
Greeting’s Comrades: Again, the Awards Banquet was a very successful event with over 170 people signing up. The two top winners gave excellent speeches which were well received by the audience. A great job by all!! As we prepare for next year’s programs, let’s be aware of the deadline dates set by the State Chairman. December is a very busy time and getting a judging panel together is no easy task. The earlier in the month,
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the easier it is. National’s guideline is just that, A guideline. The State Chairman must adjust the timeline to the judging dates he can arrange. After checking with VFW National Headquarters, the new theme for both Voice and Democracy and Patriot’s for the year2020-21 will be announced shortly. NOTICE!! To the District Adjutants and VOD Chairman! It will be very important that you go to the National website and get the instructions for “Dashboard”. It will be the responsibility of the Post and District Adjutant to go online and report your Districts participation and forward to the Department Adjutant by the prescribed date. Don’t wait until the last minute to learn this program. It is the only way you will receive credit for participation. Donations to get credit must be sent to National, not the District or Department. Enjoy time with your family and friends. Be Safe and enjoy the New Year and watch out for “Cupid”.
Help a fellow veteran or family that needs our help. It is a reward in itself. God Bless!
***************************** WEBSITE COORDINATOR Thomas R. Lussier, PSC
The Department Website is in good working order. Please remember National still has a new website and is offering Departments and Post-free grants to build a new website. Please ensure any directory changes are sent to the Department Adjutant. Also, if you have any photos of Department events please forward 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 entrees. 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!
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES James A. Proctor, Chairman
Blue Planet Bonanza: This program opens with a superb digital planetarium program “Habitat Earth” explaining the wonder and complexity of living on earth. The fun continues with a dissection of owl pellets to better grasp the web of life tying together all inhabitants of our world. Global Connection. Date: 11 Apr. Reg. By: 11 Mar. Town: Easton. Start Time: 1 pm. End Time: 3 pm. Levels: J/C. Girl Fee: $ 9.00. Adult Fee: $ 3.00. Green Me Up: Celebrate earth day with a free, hands-on, interactive and fun filled day at L.L. Bean learning how you can help keep Maine Green today and I the future. Global Connection. Date: 18 Apr, Reg. By: N/A. Town: Freeport. Start Time: 10 am. End Time: 3:00 pm. Levels: D/B/J/C/S/A. Girl Fee: $ 0.00. Adult Fee: $ 0.00. Preparing for Success: From resumes to interviews, applications to acceptance letters, learn the ins and outs of preparing for life beyond high school. Meet with GSME’s own HR Director for an inside look at Presenting yourself for success. Date: 22 Apr. Reg. By: 8 Apr. Town: South Portland. Start Time: 4 pm. End Time: 5:30 pm. Levels: S/A. Girl Fee: $ 0.00. Adult Fee: $ 0.00. Seed to Table: Take a deeper look at how tiny seeds turn into the organic vegetables that are sold and donated to local food pantries. Have a chance to plant some seeds of your own to be grown at home. Date: 26 Apr. Reg. By: 8 Apr. Town: Freeport. Start Time: 10 am. End Time: 11:30 am. Levels: D/B/J. Girl Fee: $ 13.00. Adult Fee: $ 7.00. Hooping: Hula Hooping is more than spinning a hoop around your waist. It can be great fun and there are tons of cool tricks. In this hands-on workshop, make your own personalized hula hoop to take home, learn some hooping tricks and create a short hoop dancing to show off your skills, all while getting some fun filled exercise. Date: 2 May. Reg. By: 15 Apr. Town: Westbrook. Start Time: 1 pm. End Time: 4 pm. Levels: C/S/A. Girl Fee: $ 12.00. Adult Fee: $ 0.00.
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Norlands Sampler: Get a taste of home, farm and school life in rural Maine in the 19th century through hands on workshops and activities. Date: 2 May. Reg. By: 15 Apr. Town: Livermore. Start Time: 10 am. End Time: 2:00 pm. Levels: B/J/C. Girl Fee: $ 11.00. Adult Fee: $ 6.00. Maine Sea Slime: Explore and experiment with a very slimy substance from Maine’s underwater world. Find out it’s farmed, harvested and used in food and make your own batch of special sea slime to take home. Date: 9 May. Reg. By: 22 Apr. Town: Bangor. Start Time: 5:30 pm. End Time: 8:30 pm. Levels: D/B/J. Girl Fee: $ 26.00. Adult Fee: $ 0.00. Decomposers: Investigate life underground in the garden and discover the important role decomposers play in helping our garden grow. Learn to identify these living organisms. Learn about the anatomy of a worm and understand how decomposition works. Date: 16 May. Reg By: 29 Apr. Town: Boothbay. Start Time: 1:30 pm. End Time: 4:30 pm. Levels: D/B/J. Girl Fee: $ 8.00. Adult Fee: $ 13.00. Life Cycles & Spring Changes: Join educators from Maine Audubon and Explore spring changes in the plants and animals that live around Gilsland farm as the forest, field and pond come alive with new life. Date: 16 May. Reg By: 29 Apr. Town: Falmouth. Start Time: 1 pm. End Time: 3 m. Levels: D/B. Girl Fee: $ 8.00. Adult Fee: $ 0.00.
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DEPT @ 95.60% - Need 331 For 100% (13+) Department Statistics
___________________________________ Maine as of Friday February 21, 2020
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
2599 1 97 1 1 12 111 144 77.08% -33 PRESQUE ISLE 0
6187 1 54 0 2 25 81 81 100.00% 0 FORT FAIRFIELD 0
9389 1 363 4 17 97 481 479 100.40% 2 CARIBOU 0
9699 1 63 0 8 8 79 79 100.00% 0 ASHLAND 0
District Total
1 577 5 28 142 752 783 96.04% -31
0
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
1605 2 120 1 2 9 132 132 100.00% 0 BURLINGTON 0
7529 2 43 0 0 12 55 55 100.00% 0 ISLAND FALLS 0
District Total
2 183 1 2 28 214 214 100.00% 0
0
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
9779 3 105 0 2 28 135 135 100.00% 0 CALAIS 0
11553 3 102 3 1 28 134 139 96.40% -5 HARRINGTON 1
District Total
3 207 3 3 56 269 274 98.17% -5
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Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
109 4 120 7 0 42 169 168 100.59% 1 ELLSWORTH 1
1761 4 177 4 0 63 244 242 100.82% 2 BANGOR 0
3381 4 163 5 3 21 192 209 91.86% -17 OLD TOWN 0
4633 4 93 0 0 11 104 121 85.95% -17 HAMPDEN 0
District Total
4 553 16 3 137 709 740 95.81% -32
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Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
4298 5 51 1 0 14 66 74 89.18% -8 DEXTER 0
5723 5 5 0 1 9 15 15 100.00% 0 JACKMAN 0
6924 5 97 0 0 15 112 119 94.11% -7 FAIRFIELD 0
7865 5 101 0 0 17 118 131 90.07% -13 MADISON-ANSON 0
7866 5 8 0 1 2 11 13 84.61% -2 NORRIDGEWOCK 0
10881 5 20 1 0 3 24 22 109.09% 2 FARMINGTON 1
11191 5 21 1 0 12 34 34 100.00% 0 NEWPORT 0
District Total
5 303 3 2 72 380 408 93.13% -28
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Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
3095 6 12 0 0 7 19 19 100.00% 0 FRIENDSHIP 0
3108 6 112 2 2 20 136 167 81.43% -31 BELFAST 0
4169 6 9 0 0 5 14 12 116.66% 2 VINALHAVEN 0
6131 6 49 0 1 18 68 75 90.66% -7 NORTHPORT 0
9437 6 38 1 0 4 43 49 87.75% -6 WASHINGTON 0
District Total
6 220 3 3 54 280 322 86.95% -42
0
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
2197 7 54 0 0 19 73 75 97.33% -2 TOPSHAM 0
4525 7 52 0 0 23 75 75 100.00% 0 WALDOBORO 0
7738 7 58 0 0 5 63 70 90.00% -7 BATH 0
District Total
7 164 0 0 47 211 220 95.90% -9
0
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
9 8 40 0 1 16 57 60 95.00% -3 GARDINER 0
887 8 192 12 2 39 245 261 93.86% -16 AUGUSTA 1
1285 8 224 2 4 17 247 247 100.00% 0 WATERVILLE 0
8835 8 233 1 3 33 270 269 100.37% 1 WINSLOW 2
9526 8 32 1 0 7 40 43 93.02% -3 WINTHROP 0
District Total
8 721 16 10 112 859 880 97.61% -21
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Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
1603 9 284 4 1 45 334 354 94.35% -20
LEWISTON-AUBURN
0
1641 9 63 1 13 66 143 142 100.70% 1 RUMFORD 0
3335 9 214 0 1 33 248 268 92.53% -20 JAY 0
9150 9 65 0 0 12 77 80 96.25% -3 LEWISTON 0
9787 9 105 0 0 30 135 146 92.46% -11 SOUTH PARIS 0
District Total
9 731 5 15 186 937 990 94.64% -53
0
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
832 10 269 0 4 41 314 314 100.00% 0 S PORTLAND 0
6783 10 36 1 0 6 43 45 95.55% -2 LOVELL 0
6859 10 298 2 4 67 371 422 87.91% -51 PORTLAND 1
9328 10 36 0 0 4 40 46 86.95% -6 HARRISON 0
10529 10 75 1 0 1 77 82 93.90% -5 YARMOUTH 0
10643 10 48 1 2 22 73 77 94.80% -4 WINDHAM 0
10879 10 10 1 0 11 22 23 95.65% -1 GORHAM 0
11362 10 30 0 0 5 35 35 100.00% 0 NAPLES 0
District 10 802 6 10 157 975 1044 93.39% -69 1
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Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
5744 11 114 0 0 39 153 154 99.35% -1
SOUTH BERWICK
1
6977 11 169 2 0 23 194 206 94.17% -12 YORK BEACH 0
7997 11 162 7 18 28 215 203 105.91% 12
OLD ORCHARD BEACH
0
9394 11 47 2 0 7 56 58 96.55% -2 KITTERY 1
9935 11 160 10 18 98 286 256 111.71% 30 SANFORD 0
District Total
11 652 21 36 195 904 877 103.07% 27
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Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent
City N/R LM
1641 99 583 21 16 86 706 775 91.09% -69 RUMFORD 6
District Total
99 583 21 16 86 706 775 91.09% -69
QM’S HOUSE 6
Post Dist Life New Reinst Cont Total Prior Year
Percent +/-
City N/R LM
State Total
5696 100 128 1272 7196 7527 95.60% -331
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EVERYONE’S HELP IS NEEDED TO BRING THE DEPARTMENT TO 100%
THIS 2019 – 2020 YEAR - WILL YOU HELP?
“HONORING THE COST OF FREEDOM ”
“RETAIN-REINSTATE-RECRUIT”
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"HONORING THE COST OF FREEDOM” CHRISTOPHER L. ROBISON, STATE COMMANDER
D I V I S I O N L E A D E R S <<>> FEBRUARY 21, 2020
>> 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. 4169 VINALHAVEN 116.66% 1. 9935 SANFORD 111.71%
2. 10881 FARMINGTON 109.09% 2. 7997 OLD ORCHARD BEACH 105.91%
3. 11362 NAPLES 100.00% 3. 1761 BANGOR 100.82%
DIV. II (51-100) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. V (301-400) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.
1. 7529 ISLAND FALLS 100.00% 1. 832 SOUTH PORTLAND 100.00%
2. 4525 WALDOBORO 100.00% 2. 1603 AUBURN 94.35%
3. 6187 FORT FAIRFIELD 100.00% 3.
DIV. III (101-200) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV. DIV. VI (401- HIGHER) TOP 3 POSTS IN DIV.
1. 1641 RUMFORD 100.70% 1. 9389 CARIBOU 100.40%
2. 109 ELLSWORTH 100.59% 2. 6859 PORTLAND 87.91%
3. 1605 BURLINGTON 100.00% 3.
TEN HIGHEST POSTS BY % I TEN LARGEST POSTS
1. 4169 VINALHAVEN 116.66% 1. 9389 CARIBOU 480
2. 9935 SANFORD 111.71% 2. 6859 PORTLAND 371
3. 10881 FARMINGTON 109.09% 3 1603 AUBURN 334
4. 7997 OLD ORCHARD BEACH 105.41% 4. 832 SOUTH PORTLAND 314
5. 1761 BANGOR 100.82% 5. 9935 SANFORD 286
6. 1641 RUMFORD 100.70% 6. 8835 WINSLOW 270
7. 109 ELLSWORTH 100.59% 7. 3335 JAY 248
8. 9389 CARIBOU 100.40% 8. 1285 WATERVILLE 247
9. 8835 WINSLOW 100.37% 9. 887 AUGUSTA 245
10. 1605 BURLINGTON 100.00% 10. 1761 BANGOR 244
DISTRICT STANDINGS I MAGIC NUMBERS FOR 2019-20
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1. District 11 DAY 103.07% WE HAVE = 7196 – WE NEED 331
2. District 2 EWING 100.00% ALL POSTS/DISTRICTS SHOULD BE AT 100%
3. District 3 SIVRET 98.17%
4. District 8 LAMBERT 97.61% 5 N/R MEMBERS & EARN A GREEN BALL CAP
5. District 1 SAUCIER 96.04% 10 N/R MEMBERS & EARN A WHITE VFW SHIRT
6. District 7 STEVENS 95.90% ALL DEPT OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO RECRUIT
7. District 4 SULLIVAN 95.81% LET’S ALL WORK AS A TEAM AND
DEPARTMENT OF MAINE, VFW 95.60% RETAIN – RECRUIT & REINSTATE 3 MEMBERS?
8. District 9 DRAG 94.64% NEED HELP or HAVE QUESTIONS
9. District 10 PROCTOR 93.39% ASK ANYONE ON THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM OK?
10. District 5 TWEEDIE 93.13%
11. District 6 CUMMINGS 86.95%
STEVEN SANPEDRO - STATE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
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Testimonial
State Commander * State President
Christopher L. Robison * Brenda Blair
Let’s all get together to honor our Department of Maine Commander Christopher L. Robison
and President Brenda Blair on this special occasion
Location Bangor Motor Inn and Suites
701 Hogan rd., Bangor, ME
Date & Time 18 April 2020
Social Hour – 6:00 to 7:00 pm ~~ Banquet – 7:00 pm
Banquet Ticket Cost $ 35.00
Dinner Menu Tossed Garden Salad with House Dressing
Ham ~ Cinnamon-Walnut Crusted Chicken with Ruby Port
Cranberry Sauce
Deeply Seasoned and Slow Roasted Top Round of Beef
Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ Honey Glazed Carrots
Assorted Desserts ~ Rolls with Butter ~ Coffee and Tea
Dress Code Casual Attire or Business Suite as one wish to wear, no jeans
Hotel Information Bangor Motor Inn and Suites
701 Hogan Rd., Bangor, ME
Phone: 1-207-947-0355
Rates Standard Room $ 72.00 + tax
(Inform them that you are with the VFW)
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Please Reserve the following
Meals: Total Tickets: __________ x $ 35.00 = __________
Name ______________________ Name ______________________
Name ______________________ Name ______________________
Make Your Check payable to: Department of Maine, VFW
Forward to: Shirley M. Dumas
64 Washburn St, B-1, Caribou, ME 04736-2125
Tel #: 496-0071 * E-mail: [email protected]
Ticket Deadline: 9 April 2020
(No tickets will be sold after the deadline – Tickets will not be held without a payment)
(There will be no refunds on banquet tickets)
(Special needs for Banquet, please notify Shirley M. Dumas with your purchase of tickets request)
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VFW BOOSTER ADS Each Booster Ad may have two (2) lines of copy
Each line limited to 27 characters or spaces (Maximum)
Deadline: < 10 April 2020 >
******* Print Name Clearly *******
1. 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Send all Booster Ads to:
Andre L. Dumas, State Adjutant
Department of Maine, VFW
64 Washburn Street, B-1, Caribou, Maine 04736-2125
Make check in the amount of: $3.00 per name
Make your check payable to: “Department of Maine, VFW” and earmark “Booster Page”
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2019 - 2020
100th STATE CONVENTION
Bangor, Maine
Arthur J. Roy, Chairman Joan Hebert– Chairperson
The 100th Annual Department of Maine VFW and 89th Auxiliary Convention will be held this year at
the Bangor Motor Inn & Suites with Capt Frank W. Hulett Post 1603 as the Host Post. Date is: June
12 – 13 June 2020 and the Department Headquarters will be the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St.,
Lewiston ME. As in the past, all meetings, Memorial Service; Picnic, Banquet and Council of
Administration will be held at the Ramada Inn.
“Motels & Rates”
Ramada Inn (Headquarters Hotel)
490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ME ~ Tel: 784-2331
Rates: $ 109.00 + Tax (Single & Doubles)
(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. Fireside Inn > 1777 Washington St., S., Auburn, ME > Tel: 207-777-1777 > Rates: $ 89.00 + tax
Motel 6 > 516 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ME > Tel: 207-782-6558 > Rates: $ 65.72 + tax incl.
Super 8 > 1440 Lisbon St., Lisbon, ME > Tel: 207-784-8882 > Rates: $ 72.00 + tax
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~~100th 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 April 10, 2020”
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100th State Convention
*** Pre-Convention Registration *** Department of Maine VFW State Convention
12 – 13 June 2020
Ramada Inn
490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ME
Pre-Registration Rates - $ 5.00
Registration at Door - $ 8.00
Come Celebrate the
100th Department of Maine VFW State Convention
&
89th Department of Maine Auxiliary State Convention
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** Pre-Registration Form ** Please register the following members of Post/Auxiliary #: ________
Name VFW Aux Title/Position
1. ________________________________ ____ ____ _____________________________
2. ________________________________ ____ ____ _____________________________
3. ________________________________ ____ ____ _____________________________
4. ________________________________ ____ ____ _____________________________
5. ________________________________ ____ ____ _____________________________
6. ________________________________ ____ ____ _____________________________
Total Amount Due $ 5.00 x _______ = $ ________
Please Print clearly the name you will be using and Post @ Auxiliary Number
Deadline: 5 June 2020 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
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]
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~~~~ Banquet Reservations ~~~~ 100th Department of Maine
State Convention Saturday, 13 June 2020
Ramada Inn 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston, ME
Social Hour * 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Dinner * 7:00 pm
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Banquet Tickets Cost * $ 35.00 per person
Banquet Menu
Tossed Garden Salad with House Dressing Honey Mustard Chicken
Bakes Haddock Filet Braised Beef Tips
Baked Potato Baked Carrots
Strawberry Shortcake 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*
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Deadline for Banquet Ticket is: 5 June 2020
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: Joan Hebert
41 Damy Dr., Apt 91, Auburn, ME 04210 Phone: 207-782-2573 * E-mail: [email protected]
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1 4 2599 Presque Isle X X 500 X X X X X X X X X X X X
1 2 6187 Fort Fairfield X X X X X X1 6 9389 Caribou X X X X X X X X OWN X X X X X
1 3 9699 Ashland X X X X x X
1 District 1 X X X X
2 2 1605 Burlington 1000 X X X X X X X
2 2 7529 Island Falls 500 X X X X X X X
2 District 2 X X X X X
3 3 9779 Calais X X X X X X X X X X X
3 3 11553 Harrington X X X X X X X X OWN X X X
3 District 3
4 3 109 Ellsworth X X yes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
4 5 1761 Bangor X X 1500 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
4 5 3381 Old Town X X 500 X X X X X X X X X
4 3 4633 Hampden X 3000 X X X X X X X X X X X X
4 District 4 X X X X
5 2 4298 Dexter X 1000 X X X X
5 1 5723 Jackman Stat yes X X X X X X
5 3 6924 Fairfield X X X
5 3 7865 Madison X X X X X X
5 1 7866 Norridgewock X
5 1 10881 Farmington X X X X X X
5 1 11191 Newport X X X X X
5 District 5 X X
6 1 3095 Friendship X yes X X X X X X
6 4 3108 Belfast X X 3000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
6 1 4169 Vinalhaven
6 2 6131 Northport X X 1000 X X X X X X X
6 1 9437 Washington X X X X X
6 District 6 X X X X
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM STATUS REPORT(This is put together "ONLY AS A GUIDE" to assist you) As of _________________
7 2 2197 Topsham X X 1000 X X X X X X X X X X X X
7 2 4525 Waldoboro X X X X X X X
7 2 7738 Bath X X X X X OWN X X
7 District 7
8 2 9 Gardiner X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8 5 887 Augusta X X 1500 X X X X X OWN X X
8 6 1285 Waterville X X 1500 X X X X X X X X X X X X
8 5 8835 Winslow X X X X X X X
8 2 9526 Winthrop X X 500 X X X X X X X X
8 District 8 X X X
9 4 1603 Auburn X X 2000 X X X X X X X X X X X
9 4 1641 Rumford X X 1000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
9 5 3335 Jay X X X X X $$
9 3 9150 Lewiston X X X X
9 3 9787 South Paris X X 3000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
9 District 9 X X X
10 6 832 So Porland X X X X X $$ $$ X
10 2 6783 Lovell X X X X $$ $$ X
10 6 6859 Portland X X yes X X X X X X X X X $$ X X X
10 2 9328 Harrison 1000 X X X
10 3 10529 Yarmouth X X 2000 X X X X X X X X $$ $$ X
10 2 10643 Windham X X 2000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
10 1 10879 Gorham X 500 X X X X X X X X X X
10 1 11362 Naples X 1000 X X X X X $$ X
10 District 10 X
11 3 5744 SoBerwick X X 5000 X X X X X X X X X X X X
11 4 6977 York Beach X X yes X X X X X X X X X OWN $$ $$ X X
11 4 7997 O.O.B. X X 2000 X X X X X X X X X X $$ $$ X X
11 2 9394 Kittery X X 2000 X X X X X X X X X X X X
11 4 9935 Sanford X X 1500 X X X X X X X X X X X
11 District 11 X X
99 5 15020 QM HOUSE
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