BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. General Orders No. 7 January Series To be read at the next regular meeting.

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1 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ALASKA 500 E. PARK AVENUE WASILLA, AK (907) , PH (907) , FAX BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR General Orders No. 7 January Series To be read at the next regular meeting. 1. MID-WINTER CONFERENCE: January 11-12, 2019 The annual Department Auction will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019, immediately following the Commander's Homecoming. All auction items should be sent to Post 9365 prior to January 11th if possible. If you are planning to hand carry an item to be donated, please provide the details to Department ASAP. Monetary donations to Department will also be accepted in lieu of an auction item. Forward all donations to: Post 9365, 301 E. Lake View Ave., Wasilla, ALL STATE REQUIREMENTS: Be sure your Post is meeting the All-State requirements if you wish to be considered. Review the Membership Program, located in your Leadership Manual and on our website, to see the requirements. Deadline for all programs is April 1, 2019 NO EXCEPTIONS. 3. MEMBERSHIP: It's never too early to achieve 100%! Now is the time to begin reaching out to your members and encouraging them to convert to Life Membership, Life Legacy Membership, or to simply renew their annual. Managing your membership has never been easier. Members can perform all of these tasks on their own by creating an account at 4. Reminder: If you or your Post have made a pledge towards the operation of Department Headquarters for the year and have yet to forward it, please do so at this time. All pledges can be mailed to Quartermaster Minnick at 500 E. Park Avenue, Wasilla, AK Trustees Report of Audit (2nd Quarter): Attention of Post Commanders is directed to Section 218, Manual of Procedure, Duty of Trustees, which states that Post Trustees shall prepare and submit quarterly, through their Post Commander, a Post Trustees Report of Audit (Supply Department Stock No. 4214) to the Department Quartermaster for referral to the Department Inspector. The second quarter ended December 31, Please remit your quarterly report as soon as possible, following receipt of your bank statement National Convention: The 120th National Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, July 20-24, We will provide additional information and forms as they become available, on our website at under the "Conventions" tab.

2 7. Buddy Poppies: The distribution of VFW Buddy Poppies will be conducted according to the provisions set forth in Section 711 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure. All profits accruing from the distribution of Buddy Poppies shall be used for the relief of disabled and needy veterans and their dependents. Don t forget to order your Buddy Poppies today! 8. Community Activities Chairman: Please be sure that the Community Activities Report, included in each month's General Orders, is completed and returned to Department Headquarters at: 500 E. Park Ave., Wasilla, AK OR by fax at (907) OR by at vfwstatehq@mtaonline.net 9. Last Roll Call: In order to show the proper respect due our fallen comrades, the Department Adjutant is asking all Posts to notify him of the death of any member. Please do so in writing by the 20th of each month so that they can be listed in the Last Roll Call. Please be sure that you are notifying National as well so that they are removed from the membership roster. If you need assistance, please contact Department Headquarters at (907) Kenneth Best Post 1685 Ken Krasselt Post 3836 Donovan Swanke Post 5559 OFFICIAL BY THE ORDER OF: Mel Sheppard State Adjutant Dave Lemelin State Commander Please utilize the Department website to access additional forms and information.

3 DEPARTMENT OF ALASKA MID-WINTER CONFERENCE VFW Post 9365 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, :00 P.M. Department VFW Commander, Dave Lemelin s, & Department Auxiliary President, Kim Hackett s, HOMECOMING DINNER ROARING 20 s THEME No Host Cocktails: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Join us for a Murder Mystery to start during cocktail hour. (Roaring 20 s Dress) VFW Auction following dinner. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 VFW Meeting at VFW Post 9365 ~ 9:00 A.M. VFW Auxiliary Meeting at Best Western Hotel ~ 9:00 A.M. LUNCH VFW Post 9365 MID-WINTER BANQUET - Susitna Post 9365 No-Host Cocktails: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Auxiliary $10,000 Raffle immediately following dinner Shuttle service will be provided January from Best Western Hotel and VFW Post 9365 to meetings and special functions. Registration & Shuttle information REGISTRATION: Registration ends December 15, 2018 Registration Desk will be open Friday, January 11 from 1:00-4:00 pm MID-WINTER AUXILIARY $10,000 DRAWING Drawing will be held at VFW Post 9365 following the banquet dinner. CONFERENCE SHUTTLE SERVICE VFW Post 9365 will not be running shuttle service from/to Ted Steven s Anchorage International Airport. Our post will run shuttle service between Best Western Hotel, and VFW Post 9365.

4 Comm./Pres. Homecoming Friday January 11, 2019 No Host Cocktails - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m. LATE REGISTRATION FORM Mid-Winter Conference 2019 Hosted by: Susitna Post East Lake View Ave Wasilla, Alaska Banquet Saturday, January 12, 2019 No Host Cocktails - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m. Name: Title: Post/Aux. #: Name: Title: Post/Aux. #: Address: City: State: Zip: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY TICKETS SOLD OR AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!!! OPTION A: OPTION B: Roast Beef Dinner Salad Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Dessert Parmesan Chicken Breast Dinner Salad Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Dessert Tickets: x $40.00 Tickets: x $40.00 Total Amount: $ Total Amount: $ Make checks payable to: VFW Post Mail check(s) & Registration to: Comm./Pres. Homecoming Friday January 11, 2019 No Host Cocktails - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m. VFW Post 9365 ATTN. Mid-Winter Conference 1620 South Audie Street Palmer, Alaska Banquet Saturday, January 12, 2019 No Host Cocktails - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m.

5 Guys and dolls Ladies and gents Fellas and flappers Department Commander Dave Lemelin and Department Auxiliary President Kim Hackett request your presence for an evening of murder and mayhem set during the Come dressed to kill. Friday, January 11, 2019 Hosted By: Susitna Post :00 p.m. - No Host Cocktails (wickedness begins) 301 E. Lake View Avenue, Wasilla 6:00 p.m. - Dinner

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8 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ALASKA BUDDY POPPY ORDER FORM MAIL TO: VFW, Department of Alaska 500 E. Park Avenue Wasilla, AK POST NUMBER LOCATION Please place our order for the following: ALL BUDDY POPPIES ARE $ PER THOUSAND BUDDY POPPIES $ 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BUDDY POPPIES (SILVER) $ 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BUDDY POPPIES (GOLD) $ YEAR ANNIVERSARY BUDDY POPPIES (DIAMOND) $ TOTAL $ DELIVER BY (DATE): Please note that anniversary poppies are ordered during the anniversary year that is applicable. If you wish to order Buddy Poppies outside of your anniversary year, please contact Department Headquarters prior to submitting your order. SHIP ABOVE TO: Name: Title: Street Address: Orders will not ship to a PO Box City/State/ZIP: Signature: Date: All orders for Buddy Poppies must be submitted through Department Headquarters. (NOTE: IF YOU PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR DELIVERY, NATIONAL WILL ENDEAVOR TO MEET THAT DEADLINE. HOWEVER, PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER 8-12 WEEKS PRIOR (MINIMUM) TO WHEN YOU NEED YOUR POPPIES

9 VFW, Department of Alaska Post and Auxiliary Community Projects Reporting Form Post Number Reporting Period - [Numerical entries only, please] Programs Post Post Post Auxiliary Auxiliary Auxiliary Proj Hours Dollars Proj Hours Dollars Americanism Safety Youth Community Service Hospital, Funerals etc. TOTALS Program Suggestions AMERICANISM: SAFETY: YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Veterans in the Classroom, Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, Proper use and display of the American Flag, Presenting Flags, and Patriotic materials. Fire Safety, Hunters Safety, Water Safety, Bicycling Safety and off road Vehicle safety are excellent projects. Boy and Girl Scouting, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps COMMUNITY SERVICE: You know the City, Town or Village that you live in. Find out what the Seniors or Elders need, Adopt a Road program, can you volunteer for Meals on Wheels? Can your Post become a resource center for the Community? GENERAL GUIDELINES: Projects: Actual projects completed (to include donation of VFW Post for functions) Hours: Actual hours spent on community activities Dollars: Actual monies spent/donated plus $0.14 per mile Return this Completed Form to the Department of Alaska: 500 E. Park Avenue, Wasilla, AK (907) , fax vfwstatehq@mtaonline.net Signature of Post or Auxiliary Community Activities Chairperson Date Please keep a copy for your records.

10 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES REPORT Post A S Y CS PP VOD BP TOY VMS Post Post Aux Aux Aux Total Total Hours Dollars Proj Hours Dollars Hours Dollars X X X 0 $ $ $ X X X 566 $ $ $ X X 93 $ $ $ X X 0 $ $ $ X 599 $ $ $ $ $ $ X X X X 415 $9, $ ,144 $9, $ $ $ X X 849 $8, $3, ,040 $12, X X 0 $ $ $ X 0 $ $ $ X X X X 2,521 $4, $1, ,376 $5, $ $ $ X X X 330 $49, $65, $114, X X X 0 $ $ $ X X 0 $ $ $ X 0 $ $ $ X 0 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $21 TOTALS ,644 $72, ,211 $71, ,854 $143,489 A-Americanism, S-Safety, Y-Youth, CS-Community Service, PP-Patriots Pen, VOD-Voice of Democracy, BP-Buddy Poppy, TOY-Teacher of the Year, VMS - Veterans & Military Support Highlighted cells indicate no reporting in this administrative year "X"- Denotes participation in PP, VOD, BP, TOY and/or VMS See Leadership Manual for further program details DEPARTMENT OF ALASKA MAY APRIL 2019

11 State Post Dst Life New Reinst Cont Total ALASKA Adjusted Prior Year Percent Div RS City State N/R LM Prior Annual Retention N/R % Alaska % 3 ANCHORAGE AK % 3.50 % Alaska % 2 FAIRBANKS AK % 4.42 % Alaska % 5 TALKEETNA AK % 0.68 % Alaska % 3 KETCHIKAN AK % 0.72 % Alaska % 8 JUNEAU AK % 2.44 % Alaska % 4 KODIAK AK % 0.00 % Alaska % 2 WASILLA AK % 1.24 % Alaska % 8 NOME AK % 0.00 % Alaska % 1 EAGLE RIVER AK % 1.51 % Alaska % 3 ANCHORAGE AK % 0.00 % Alaska % 2 ANCHORAGE AK % 0.47 % Alaska % 2 NORTH POLE AK % 5.67 % Alaska % 10 CORDOVA AK % 3.45 % Alaska % 5 BETHEL AK % 1.92 % Alaska % 3 SOLDOTNA AK % 2.40 % Alaska % 6 ANCHOR POINT AK % 0.78 % Alaska % 2 MOUNTAIN VIEW AK % 0.95 % Alaska % 10 DELTA JUNCTION AK % 9.68 % Alaska % 10 GLENNALLEN AK % 0.00 % Alaska % 10 CRAIG AK % 2.70 % Alaska % 1 ANCHORAGE AK 12 % 4.24 % District Totals % 1 50 % 2.24 % State Totals % 50 % 2.24 %