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special section May / june 2019

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Yes, really. No fake news this time (we hope!). VFW Commander-in-Chief Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence is absolutely, positively the VFW National Representative to our 98th Annual VFW State Convention slated for June 12-15, 2019. The Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley (formerly Radisson Paper Val-ley Hotel) in Appleton is the site of the annual gathering. We know that B.J. felt very badly that he had to cancel his visit to our Mid-Winter Conference and are DELIGHTED that he will attend the Convention! Equal-ly delightful is the news that National Auxiliary Conduc-tress Jane Reape of Carthage, NY will serve as the National Representative to the 94th Annual Auxiliary Department Convention.

Both Conventions will offer a wide range of activities and experiences to complete the awesome “Bridging the Gap” program year of State VFW Commander Gundel Metz and the “Reaching for the Stars for Veterans” year of Department Auxiliary President Laurel Ann Wiese. Tentative agendas for both organizations can be found in this special Conven-tion Section, along with the necessary forms to reserve your place. Once again, there are some modifications to previ-ous Convention scheduling to allow for more opportunities for training and relaxing social activities. As always, schedules are “subject to change”, so be sure to watch for info postings at the Convention site.

Elected Commander-in-Chief at the 119th National Conven-tion in Kansas City, MO in July 2018, B.J. Lawrence served with the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1986, securing his VFW eli-gibility with his service in Ko-rea where he earned the Korean Defense Service Medal. A Gold Legacy Life member of VFW Post 7686 in Alamogordo, NM, Lawrence has served in criti-cal leadership positions in all levels of the VFW. In addition to Department of New Mexico Commander, he has also served on the National Appeals Com-mittee and as Vice Chairman of

Wisconsin VFW & Auxiliary 2019 State ConventionC-in-C Lawrence, Conductress Reape Named as Reps

the National Legislative Com-mittee. He was also elected to the VFW National Council of Administration in 2009.

During the 2010 VFW Na-tional Convention, he joined the ranks of a select few when he was recognized for his dis-tinctive membership recruiting achievements on the Post , District and Department levels by earning the coveted desig-nation of “VFW Triple Crown Winner.”

B.J. attended the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Acad-emy, New Mexico Firefighters Academy, and the United States Drug Enforcement Adminis-tration Narcotics Enforcement School. He served his com-munity as a police officer for

several years, including time as an undercover agent. Prior to his retirement in 2015, he was a private investigator and owner of Lawrence Investigations.

A member of the Military Order of the Cootie and a Life Member of the VFW National Home for Children, B.J. and his wife Mary reside in Alamogor-do, NM. C-in-C Lawrence has dedicated all of his leadership efforts toward moving the orga-nization forward into the new millennium and beyond. He has proven to be a highly effective and dynamic leader in many capacities.

Jane Reape, of Carthage, NY, was elected National Con-ductress of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at its

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105th National Convention in Kansas City, MO in July 2018. She is now in the second of five offices leading to the Na-tional Presidency, which she is expected to hold in 2022-2023.

A L i f e M e m b e r o f D i -onne-Rumble Auxiliary 7227 in Carthage, Jane has served the organization in many capacities including Auxiliary, District and Department President and she is currently serving again as her Auxiliary President. On the National level, she has served as National Director for the Scholarships program, Eastern Conference Chairman for the Americanism/Patriotic Instructor and Youth Activities programs and as National Dis-trict Council Member Area C representing New York.

Joining the Auxiliary on the eligibility of her late husband, James, who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1983, Jane’s family includes three children and three grandchil-dren. The military service con-tinued in her family, with Jane’s oldest son Raymond, a U.S. Navy Veteran of the 1st Iraqi

War, a Life Member of the VFW. Her youngest son Robert, served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. Additionally, Jane’s granddaughter Sarah, is cur-rently serving in the U.S. Air Force and her brother Daniel, is serving in the U.S. Army.

Jane is equally active in her community, serving on the Fi-nance Council of her church. She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ava Maria Circle, Carthage Area Hospital Auxiliary and the Honor Flight Committee.

Please register today for the State Convention! Forms are on the back of this section OR fillable forms may be found at vfwwi.org or wivfwaux.org. Time is running out - note the May 28th deadline for the Red Lion Hotel and the May 31st deadline for Registration and Meals. Come for the whole Convention or come for just a day. Don’t miss this opportunity to rekindle those old friend-ships and make new ones, and of course meet and greet our National Officers. We’ll see you in Appleton!

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BY-LAWS & RESOLUTIONSMAY / JUNE 2019

Wisconsin Veteransof Foreign Wars News

Editor’s note: The detailed Commander-In-Chief Resolutions for the 120th National Convention in Orlando, FL are available in two ways for 2019:

1. Printed copies will be available at the State Convention in Green Bay, WI, June 12-15, 2019.2. Electronic copies will be available on the State Website – vfwwi.org.While the CIC Resolutions require no action at our State Convention, all interested VFW members

are encouraged to review the Resolutions and become familiar with the positions therein prior to the National Convention.

120th NATIONAL CONVENTIONCommander-In-Chief Resolutions

NATIONAL SECURITY & FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEENATIONAL POW/MIA SUBCOMMITTEE

401 END SEQUESTRATION402 OPPOSE TRICARE FEE CHANGES403 KEEP DEFENSE BUDGET RELEVANT404 PRESERVE THE ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE405 LINK MILITARY PAY INCREASES TO PRIVATE-SECTOR INCREASES406 INCREASE AND EXTEND TSP MATCH407 SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT REPORTING AND TREATMENT408 ENSURE DOD COMPLIANCE WITH TAP MANDATE409 ESTABLISH THE ARMED FORCES UNIVERSITY410 SUPPORT STABILITY AND RELIEF FOR MILITARY FAMILIES411 PROVIDE FULL CONCURRENT RECEIPT OF MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY AND VA DISABILITY COMPENSATION412 REVISE UNFAVORABLE DISCHARGE REVIEW PROCEDURES413 REPEAL SBP/DIC OFFSET414 PROVIDE EQUITY IN BENEFITS TO ALL RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS415 SUPPORT THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN416 SUPPORT THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA417 SUPPORT THE STATE OF ISRAEL418 PROTECT POW/MIA FULL ACCOUNTING MISSION FUNDING419 CALL FOR MORE UNILATERAL POW/MIA ACTIONS BY VIETNAM

VETERANS SERVICE COMMITTEE

601 ADEQUATE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BUDGET602 VA PHARMACEUTICAL CO-PAYMENTS603 COMPETITIVE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS604 VA MEDICARE AND TRICARE REIMBURSEMENT605 CONSIDER TREATMENT FOR A PRESUMPTIVE SERVICE CONNECTED CONDITION AS

A CLAIM FOR VA COMPENSATION606 EXTENDING GULF WAR PRESUMPTIONS AND HEALTH CARE BEYOND 2021 AND TO

AFGHANISTAN THEATER VETERANS607 NURSING HOME ELIGIBILITY608 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY HEALTH CARE609 PTSD AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE610 VA HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN VETERANS611 EXPAND VA CAREGIVER BENEFITS612 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY CARE OPTIONS FOR VETERANS613 RESEARCH ON MEDICAL CANNABIS TREATMENTS614 EXTEND SERVICE CONNECTION PRESUMPTION TO BLAST SURVIVORS615 TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS PRESUMPTIVE COMPENSATE SERVICE CONNECTION616 VA CLAIMS WORKLOAD617 IMPROVE EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS618 BURIAL PLOT ALLOWANCE619 TOXIC EXPOSURES620 DIGITAL CLAIMS PROCESS621 NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE622 VA AUTOMOTIVE ALLOWANCE623 DOMICILIARY PROGRAMS AND TEMPORARY TOTAL RATINGS624 HOMELESS VETERANS PRIORITIES625 ENSURE VETERAN SUCCESS IN EDUCATION626 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY627 SUPPORT VETERANS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS628 VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

VFW DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSINDepartment By-Law Amendments

Number BL-2019-01Recommended by Department Charter,

By-Laws & Resolutions CommitteeARTICLE VI-DEPARTMENTSection 601-GOVERNANCE

Amend Sec. 601-Governance, Depart-ment By-Laws, by replacing the entire section with the following:

“Where silent or unknowingly in confl ict with National By-Laws, Department gov-ernance shall be governed by Article V of the National By-Laws and Article V of the Manual of Procedure, except for ARTICLE IX, Section 901 of these By-Laws.”

-Proposed by State JVC Jason E. Johns

Number: BL-2019-02Recommended by Department Charter,

By-Laws & Resolutions CommitteeARTICLE IX-DEPARTMENT

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEESSection 901-APPOINTED

AND ELECTED OFFICERSAmend Sec. 901-Appointed and Elected

Offi cers, Department By-Laws, by replacing the entire section with the following:

Where Department By-Laws are silent or unknowingly confl ict with National’s By-Laws, appointment and election of Department offi cers shall be governed by ARTICLE V of the National By-Laws except for as follows:

“(a) The elected offi cers of the Depart-ment shall be a Commander, Senior Vice Commander, Junior Vice Commander, Quar-termaster, Judge Advocate and Chaplain.

(b) The Department Commander shall appoint an Adjutant, Inspector, Surgeon, Chief of Staff, and Service Offi cer and may appoint an Offi cer of the Day.

(c) The Department Commander may appoint such chairmen and committees as deemed necessary to conduct the affairs of the Department or as may be required by Department By-Laws.

(d) The offi ces of the Department Quar-termaster and the Department Adjutant may be combined so that the two offi ces are held by one individual.

(e) With respect to salaried offi cers, the appointment shall be made by the Depart-ment Commander, subject to the confir-mation, by majority vote, of the Department Council of Administration.”


Number: BL-2019-03Recommended by Department Charter,

By-Laws & Resolution CommitteeARTICLE VIII-COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION

Section 801-COMPOSITIONAmend Sec. 801-Composition, Depart-

ment By-Laws, by replacing the entire section with the following:

“Where the Department By-Laws are silent or unknowingly confl ict with National’s By-Laws, Department shall be governed by Section 522 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure except for as follows:

Composition: The Council of Adminis-tration of the Department shall consist of the Commander, Senior Vice Commander, Junior Vice Commander, Adjutant, Quarter-master, Judge Advocate, Surgeon, Inspector, Chief of Staff, Immediate Past Department Commander and District Commanders. In the absence of a District Commander the District Senior Vice Commander, and in the absence of the District Senior Vice Com-mander, the District Junior Vice Commander may function as a member of the Council of Administration.”


Number: BL-2019-04ARTICLE VIII-COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION

Section 806-MAIL VOTING BY COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION

Amend Sec. 806-Mail Voting by Council of Administration, Department By-Laws, by amending the section as follows:

“The State Commander may choose to conduct, or at the stated request of at least 1/3 of the Council Members, shall conduct a mail, electronic email, or videoconference vote of the members of the Council on any business or matter that may arise between regularly scheduled Council Meetings. A written records of such instances shall be maintained by the Adjutant and be incor-porated into the minutes of the next regular

STATE BY-LAWS

(1) as follows:“The Ways & Means Committee shall

consist of seven (7) members, they being the State Jr Vice Commander, State Quartermaster, Immediate Past State Commander, the 2nd most immediate Past State Commander, and three (3) members appointed by the State Commander upon the recommendation of the sitting State Sr Vice Commander. The committee will elect a chairman at its fi rst meeting held after constitution of the committee. The Chairman may not be a currently elected member of the Council of Administration.”

-Proposed by State Quartermaster Thomas Heath

Number: BL-2019-11ARTICLE VII-DEPARTMENT CONVENTION, MID-WINTER

CONFERENCE, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION AND

BIG-10 CONFERENCESection 701–STATE CONVENTION,

MID-WINTER CONFERENCE, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION AND BIG TEN

CONFERENCE TIME and PLACE

Re-title, Sec. 701, Department By-Laws, as:

“Section 701 – STATE CONVENTION, C of A, MID-WINTER & BIG TEN CONFER-ENCES, TIME AND PLACE”

meeting of the Council.”-Proposed by State Quartermaster

Thomas Heath

Number: BL-2019-05ARTICLE IX-DEPARTMENT

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEESSection 903-VETERANS SERVICE

COMMITTEEAmend Sec. 903-Veterans Service Com-

mittee, Department By-Laws, Paragraph (1) as follows:

“The Veterans Service Committee shall consist of the State Commander, the State Senior Vice Commander, the State Junior Vice Commander, the State Quartermaster, the State Adjutant, the State Service Offi cer, the immediate Past State Commander and four (4) members who have been appointed by the State Commander from the general membership with concurrence of the Council of Administration.”



OFFICERS AND COMMITTEESSection 904-FINANCE COMMITTEEAmend Sec. 904-Finance Committee, De-

partment By-Laws, Paragraph (1) as follows:“The Finance Committee shall consist

of the State Commander, the State Senior Vice Commander, the State Junior Vice Commander, the State Quartermaster, the immediate Past State Commander and four members who have been appointed by the State Commander from the general membership with concurrence of the Council of Administration.”



OFFICERS AND COMMITTEESSection 905-WISCONSIN VFW NEWS

COMMITTEEAmend Sec. 905-Wisconsin VFW News

Committee, Department By-Laws, Para-graph (1) as follows:

“The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, they being the State Junior Vice Commander, State Quartermaster, Wiscon-sin VFW News Editor and four (4) appointed members. In the fi rst year following adoption of this section, the Commander shall appoint a member to serve a term of one (1) year, a member to serve for two (2) years, a member to serve for three (3) years and a member to serve four (4) years. The State Commander shall designate the Committee Chairperson.”


Number: BL-2019-08ARTICLE X-NATIONAL CONVENTION

Section 1001-ATTENDANCEAmend Sec. 1001–Attendance, Depart-

ment By-Laws, as follows:“The State Commander or, in their

absence, the next offi cer in rank able to attend, shall represent Department at the National Convention. They shall be assist-ed by the Department Adjutant or, in their absence, the Assistant Adjutant, or the State Quartermaster.”


Number: BL-2019-09ARTICLE X-NATIONAL CONVENTIONSection 1002-DUTIES OF THE STATE

COMMANDERAmend Sec. 1002-Duties of the State

Commander, Department By-Laws, as follows:

“The State Commander shall take appro-priate measures to secure favorable action with respect to resolutions passed by the Department Convention. They shall hold caucuses to obtain from the delegates their opinions on all matters before the National Convention before casting the Department vote.”



OFFICERS AND COMMITTEESSection 910-WAYS & MEANS

COMMITTEEAmend Sec. 910-Ways & Means Com-

mittee, Department By-Laws, Paragraph

-Proposed by State Judge Advocate William Knudson

Number: BL-2019-12ARTICLE VII-DEPARTMENT CONVENTION, MID-WINTER CONFERENCE, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION AND

BIG-10 CONFERENCESection 702–CONVENTION

COMMITTEEAmend Sec. 702–Convention Committee,

Department By-Laws, Paragraph (1) as follows:

“Purpose. This Convention Committee shall choose suitable sites for Department of Wisconsin Conventions, Mid-Winter Con-ferences, Councils of Administration and the Big Ten Conferences; be responsible for the management, operation and arrangement of all things necessary to the success of these events.”



CONFERENCE, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION AND BIG-10

CONFERENCESection 702–CONVENTION

COMMITTEE

Amend Sec. 702–Convention Committee, Department By-Laws, Paragraph (3) as follows:

“Structure. Of a total of seven (7) Committee members, four (4) shall be appointees of the VFW Department Commander and three (3) ex officio voting member of the Committee who shall be the VFW State Quartermaster, the VFW State Adjutant and the VFW State Junior Vice Commander. The State Commander and State Quartermaster shall also serve as non-voting Advisers to the Committee.”



CONFERENCE, COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION AND BIG-10 CONFERENCE

Section 708–DELEGATESAmend Sec. 708–Delegates, Department

By-Laws, Paragraph (8) as follows:“All remittances for Delegate and

Registration Fees and meal or other event reservations shall be collected and main-tained by the Department Quartermaster in a Convention Fund.”


AGENDAS MAY / JUNE 2019

Wisconsin Veteransof Foreign Wars News

VFW DEPT. OF WISCONSIN98th Annual State Convention

June 12 - 15, 2019Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley

333 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54911

AGENDA (Subject to change)

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019

GOLF OUTING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019

11:00 am to 3:00 pm Registration8:30 to 9:00 am Convention Committee Chairman – Pat Moran9:00 to 9:30 am VFW News Committee Chairman - Joel Walker, PSC & Editor – Marla J. Morgan, PDP9:30 to 10:00 am Veterans Service Committee Chairman – William Hustad, PSC10:00 to 10:30 am VFW Foundation Chairman – Renee Simpson, PSC10:30 am to 10:50 am Ways & Means Committee Chairman – Don Lynch, Sr. Vice Cdr.11:00 to 11:45 am Finance Committee Chairman – Wilfred Johnson, PSC12:00 to 1:30 pm Lunch1:45 to 3:00 pm Council of Administration/Approval of Convention Rules Commander – Gundel Metz 7:00 to 9:00 pm Joint Opening Awards Presentation and Patriotic Rally Jeff Unger, VFW Awards Chair,

Starring Ricky Lee Linda Moran, PDP, Auxiliary

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019

7:30 to 11:30 am Registration1:30 to 3:00 pm Registration

8:00 to 9:30 am Opening of VFW ConventionOpen Meeting Commander – Gundel Metz Present Colors State Honor Guard Opening Prayer Chaplain – Phil AllenPledge of Allegiance Commander – Gundel Metz Post Colors State Honor Guard Roll Call Adjutant – David C. Green Reading of Convention Rules Judge Advocate – Bill KnudsonAssignment of Resolutions Adjutant – David C. GreenIntro of National Representative Commander – Gundel MetzNational Representative Comments CinC – Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence

9:45 am to 12:00 pm ReportsLegislative Report Michael Furgal, PSC, ChairmanInspector’s Report Norbert Lee, State InspectorVeterans Service Committee William Hustad, PSC, Chairman

Dan Driscoll – Service Offi cerWays and Means Committee Don Lynch – Sr. Vice Cdr.Finance Committee Wilfred Johnson, PSC, ChairmanMembership Report Randy Strickland, ChairmanCommunity Service Gary Matthees, ChairmanFlag Day Mark Lorenz, ChairmanState Honor GuardHospital Phil Allen, ChairmanNational Home Michele Rathke, ChairmanNMS/Vets Assistance Bruce Sorensen, ChairmanVFW Foundation Renee Simpson, PSC, ChairmanVFW News Committee Joel Walker, PSC, Chairman & Marla J. Morgan, PDP, EditorSafety Cory Geisler, ChairmanScouting Richard Coffi n, ChairmanTeacher of Year/Citizenship Ed. Tracy Woodman, ChairmanGulf War Memorial John Weier

12:00 to 1:30 pm Lunch – Past Commanders’ Luncheon

1:30 to 3:30 pm Guest Speakers –VA, USO, MOC, State CVSO PresidentNational Councilman - John Giese, PSCNational Representative – Commander in Chief Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence

3:30 to 4:00 pm Nomination of 2019 - 2020 State Offi cers7:00 pm Joint Memorial Service – State Chaplains Phil Allen VFW and Inez Semingson, Auxiliary

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

7:30 am to 3:00 pm Registration

8:00 to 10:45 am General SessionReopen Meeting/Salute Colors Commander – Gundel MetzOpening Prayer Chaplain – Phil Allen Pledge of Allegiance Commander – Gundel Metz Roll Call Adjutant – David C. Green Credentials Committee Joe Ellis, ChairmanConvention Committee Pat Moran, ChairmanCharters, By-Laws, Resolutions Thomas Tradewell, PNC, Chairman District Commanders’ CommentsLine Offi cers’ CommentsGuest Speakers DAV, MOPH, AMVETS, AM LEGION,

Legislator of the Year, WDVA Representative. 11:00 am Introduction of Candidates and District Caucuses, (Location TBD)12:00 to 1:30 pm Past State Commanders Lunch 1:00 to 1:30 pm Photography Training Dick Meyer, State Photographer1:30 to 3:30 pm Commander & QM Training Bill Knudson, Judge Advocate

For all incoming Commanders and Quartermasters Tom Heath, State Quartermaster1:00 to 4:00 pm Time off for those not attending training5:00 to 6:30 pm Cocktails (Location TBD) All-State Awards Social Hour – by invitation – (Location TBD)7:00 pm Banquet

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VFW AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN94th Annual Convention

Wed. - Sat., June 12 - 15, 2019Registration & Meetings will be held at the

Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley333 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54911

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Credentials & Registration 10:30 a.m. Cross of Malta Floor Practice Line Offi cers and Floor Team

1:00 p.m. Council of Administration Meeting Memorial Service Practice

6:30 p.m. Seating for Joint Awards & Patriotic Rally 7:00 p.m. Program Begins Jeffrey Unger & Linda Moran, Chairmen

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019

7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Credentials & Registration 8:00 a.m. Convention Convenes - Opening Greetings Vicki Newbauer, PDP Cross of Malta March Auxiliary Offi cers Convention Committee Welcome & Remarks Convention Committee Auxiliary Ritualistic Opening Escort of National Representative Escort of Other Guests Approval of 2018 Convention Minutes Offi cial Communications Announcement of Convention Appointments Printed in Book Convention Rules Printed in Book

Program Reports & Awards: Veterans & Family Support Faith Elford Special Awards Linda Moran, PDP Auxiliary Achievement Awards Mary Brown Legislative Karen Delis VFW News Ann Wirth Extension Vicki Newbauer, PDP Historian/Media Relations Karen Janssen Buddy Poppy/National Home for Children Laura Coffi n National Scholarships Inez Semingson Department Scholarships (FB & LC) Marlene Powell Youth Activities Mary Kimmel

12:00 Noon DEPARTMENT OFFICERS’ LUNCHEON

1:30 p.m. Convention Reconvenes - Opening Greeting Lenore Otto, PDP Program Reports & Awards (cont.): Membership Linda Schluter Hospital Madge Murphy, PDP Presentation of Hospital Volunteers Greetings - Allied Organizations Jean Hoium, PDP Gold Star Parents & Family Recognition Memorial Service Inez Semingson Nomination of Offi cers for 2016-2017 Announcements Recess until 8:00 am Friday

5:00 p.m. PAST PRESIDENTS’ DINNER

7:00 p.m. JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

7:30 to 9:00 a.m. ONLY Credentials & Registration ELECTION MAY BE HELD AT ANY TIME FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. Convention Reconvenes - Opening Greeting Lucetta Jasinski, PDP Program Reports & Awards (cont.): Presentation of Presidents & Flags Debra Manthey Americanism Debra Manthey Candidate for National Guard Brenda Bryant Presentation of Past Department Presidents Laurel Ann Wiese

12:00 Noon 25 YEAR CLUB LUNCHEON

1:30 p.m. Convention Reconvenes - Opening Greeting Trish Mortensen, PDP Credentials Report Heather Fifi eld Election of Offi cers for 2019-2020 Remarks: National Rep National Conductress Jane Reape Past Department President Club Representative Judy Borg, PDP Announcements Recess until 8:30 AM Saturday

6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Convention Banquet Celebration

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019

7:30 a.m. Past Department President's Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Convention Reconvenes Sr. Vice Mary Brown Program Reports & Awards (cont.): Ways & Means M. Dahlke, D. Newbauer Buddy Poppy/National Home for Children Laura Coffi n PDP Club Presentation Judy Borg, PDP President's Report Laurel Ann Wiese Presentation of Past Department President Pin Vicki Newbauer, PDP Anything else Closing Ceremonies

Following VFW Elections Joint Installation of 2019-2020 Offi cers Marla J. Morgan, PDP

Time TBD 2019-20 Council of Administration Meeting Mary Brown

4:00 – 8:00 pm New Commander & President's Reception VFW Post 2778, 501 N. Richmond St., Appleton

REGISTRATION FORMSMAY / JUNE 2019

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MARCH / APRIL 2019Wisconsin Veterans

of Foreign Wars News

VFW REGISTRATIONName_____________________________________

Post#__________ Title_______________________ Check Here to register: $_____________Advance registration with this form is $15. After Deadline is $20

PAST COMMANDERS LUNCHEON $20Noon-Thursday, June 13th

Check Here to RESERVE: $_____________Beef Bourguignon & Island Vegetable blend

with garden salad, rolls/butter, Coffee, Tea & Milk

AUX DEPT OFFICERS LUNCHEON ~ $17 Noon-Thursday, June 13th

Choose Ham or Beef $_____________

Choice Ham & Swiss on Rye or Roast Beef & Cheese onSteak Roll, chips, whole fruit, coffee, tea & milk

Banquet Menu Choices

Chicken Duke of Wellington Boneless breast of chicken filled with mushroom and

shallot duxelle, wrapped in puff pastry and finished with a white wine cream sauce.

OR Baked Haddock

A boneless haddock fillet, baked with lemon pepperand toasted almonds.

Both served with Roasted Red Potatoes, Island Vegetable Blend, garden fresh salad with choice of buttermilk ranch and French

dressings, rolls and butter, and coffee, tea, and milk.

AUXILIARY 25-YEAR-CLUB LUNCHEON~$16Noon-Friday, June 14th

Choose Chicken- or Tuna- $_________Choice of Chicken- or Tuna- Salad Croissant w/lettuce, tomatoand radish sprouts on flaky croissant w/chips, coffee, tea & milk

BANQUET ~ $295:30pm Cocktails, 7:00pm Dinner, Friday, June 14th

VFW Member Choose: Fish or Chicken $_________

BANQUET ~ $295:30pm Cocktails, 7:00pm Dinner, Friday, June 14th

AUX Member Choose: Fish or Chicken $_________

AUX REGISTRATIONName_____________________________________

Aux.#__________ Title_______________________ Check Here to register: $_____________Advance registration with this form is $15. After Deadline is $20

7:30am-Saturday: Past Dept Presidents Breakfast ___Yes ___NoREGISTRATION & RESERVATION POLICY

● This form accommodates up to 1 VFW Member and 1 Auxiliary Member, for a total of TWO registrations.

● Use additional forms for more registrants.● Cut-off date for meal registrations is May 31, 2019. ● No refunds.● Late meal reservations, if accepted, are subject to

$5.00 surcharge per meal.● Unused meal reservations will not be refunded. ● Special dietary needs? Please let us know in

advance.●If entree choice is unspecified, you’ll get first item

offered.

VFW AMOUNT DUE: $_______________

VFWA AMOUNT DUE: $_______________

Total Payment Due & Enclosed: $_______________

Contact Phone #______________________

Make all checks payable to: VFW DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSINEarmark: 2019 ConventionMail to: Debi Beck (608)339-6239

1918 Deerborn LaneFriendship, WI 53934

PAST PRESIDENTS’ DINNER~$275:00pm-Thursday, June 13h

Chicken Cordon Bleu, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, garden fresh salad,

rolls/butter, Coffee, Tea & Milk

Check Here to RESERVE: $_____________

Room Reservation FormWhen reserving online use booking code 0619VETR

at www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotel/wi/appleton/red-lion-hotel-paper-valley

Last Name _________________________________ First Name _______________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State __________ Zip __________________

E-Mail ___________________________________ Daytime Phone # ____________________

Additional Names Sharing Accommodations:

Last Name ______________________________ First Name __________________________



Rooms Will Be Assigned At Check-in. Check-in Time: 3:00 pm –Check-out Time 11:00 am.ROOM PRICING

_____ Single/Double (2 Double Beds or 1 King Bed) $99.00 plus tax

_____ Two Double Beds (Queen Size)………………… $109.00 plus tax $10/per person extra over 2 per room

Check In Date ___/___/____ Check Out Date ___/___/____PARKING

City Ramp parking at $5 for 24 hours –pay on exit. Or, paid validation for guests with hotel room $7 per night with unlimited in/out privileges.

No motorcycles in ramps – check with hotel if needed.

PAYMENTSend full payment for FIRST NIGHT with this reservation or secure with Credit Card.

Limited number of Handicap Rooms available. All rooms are Non-Smoking.

Check #_____________________ Amount $________________

Or use A Major Credit Card

Credit Card Type_________________________________ Expiration (MM/YY) _______________ (Invalid If Expiration Date Is Not Included.)

Card # __________________________ Name on Card ____________________________ (Please Print)

Signature _____________________________________

RED LION PAPER VALLEY HOTEL 333 WEST COLLEGE AVE

APPLETON, WI 54911 Make checks payable to: RED LION PAPER VALLEY HOTEL. Mail To:

RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY CUT-OFF DATE OF MAY 28, 2019REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER CUT-OFF DATE ARE SUBJECT TO SPACE AND AVAILABILITY.

Please don’t be a “No-Show” Changes or cancellations to Individual Guest Reservations will be accepted without penalty

up to 24 hours prior to the Scheduled Date of Arrival.

(currently 15%)

NOTE: Only 12 tables are available to Vendors.

The price is $35.00 without electricity for one 8-foot table for the event.

The price is $45.00 with electricity for one 8-foot table for the event.

All rentals are based on first-come, first-served.

Setup: 8:00 am Wednesday June 12th.

Tear Down: Noon Saturday, June 15th.

VENDOR INFORMATIONCompany/Organization Name:___________________________________________

Product or Service being exhibited:_______________________________________

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Contact Name:_______________________________________________________

Phone #:____________________ E-Mail:_________________________________

Electrical Needed? ______ Yes ______No

Mail This Request To:

Debi Beck1918 Deerborn LaneFriendship, WI 53934

(608)339-6239

Table rental Payable to: VFW of Wisconsin by Set-Up.

Pre-Payment is also appreciated.

REMINDER!Applications and supporting info for

ALL-STATE POSTS and DISTRICTS

are DUE at VFW State Headquarters, 4622 Dutch Mill Rd., Madison, WI 53716

NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019!

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Wisconsin VFW & Auxiliary2019 STATE CONVENTION

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Wisconsin VFW & Auxiliary2019 STATE CONVENTION

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VFW DEPT. OF WISCONSIN98th Annual State Convention

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019

7:00 to 8:00 am Registration 8:00 to 11:00 am General Session Reopen Meeting/Salute Colors Commander – Gundel Metz Opening Prayer Chaplain – Phil Allen Pledge of Allegiance Commander – Gundel Metz Roll Call Adjutant – David C. Green Inspector’s Final Report Norbert Lee, State Inspector Credentials Committee Joe Ellis, Chairman11:00 to 11:30 am District Commander Calendar Raffl e Pick up12:00 to 1:30 pm Election of 2019 – 2020 State Offi cers Joint Installation of 2019 – 2020 Offi cers Wally Hogan, PNC, Installing Offi cer2:00 to 3:30 pm 2019 - 2020 Council of Administration, followed by Program and Membership meeting4:00 to 8:00 pm Commander/President Reception at VFW Post 2778 501 N. Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911

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