Minnesota V.F.W. Charitable Association 2015 Calendar Raffle Patriotic Photo Contest

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1 Minnesota V.F.W. Charitable Association 2015 Calendar Raffle Patriotic Photo Contest WHAT: Your Best, Original Patriotic Photographs WHEN: Submission Deadline April 15th, 2014 WHY: 2015 V.F.W. Charitable Association Calendar We would like to feature the best Patriotic Photographs from the Minnesota V.F.W. Members in our 2015 Calendar Raffle JUDGING: Entries will be posted for viewing on a link through the Department website Names will not be included on the Postings Judging will be done by the Charitable Association Board WINNERS: entries will be selected and revealed throughout the 2015 Calendar Raffle (Calendars are anticipated to be available June 2014 for Posts to sell) Entry Checklist: Pictures must be original and taken by the entrant (timeframe is not important) Include any applicable story and/or location details Submit pictures digitally via or original print via USPS Pictures should be highest quality/resolution possible for reproduction purposes (Pixel quality may affect if/how a photo may be used) Send entries to: Department of Minnesota V.F.W. Attn: Charitable Association Contest Rice Street Station PO Box St Paul, MN Questions? Contact the MN V.F.W. Charitable Association Treasurer: Jim Hesselgrave at General Orders 1 April 2014

2 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA Mail: Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146, St Paul, MN Phone: Fax: GENERAL ORDERS NO. 10 April The following District Conventions and Loyalty Day are announced: First District May 3 Northfield 9:30 AM Gary Anderson Second District May 3 S. St Paul 8:00 AM Joe Mauricio Third District April 26 Canby 9 AM Gary Anderson Fourth District April 12 N. St Paul 9 AM Duane Hermanson Fifth District April 27 Willmar Post 1 PM Joe Mauricio Sixth District April 26 Litchfield 9 AM Dave Adams Seventh District April 26 Coon Rapids 8:30 AM Gordon Kirk Eighth District May 2-4 Carlton 9 AM Frank Presfield Ninth District April 26 Fergus Falls 11:00 AM Joe Mauricio 2. Every Post is urged to bring their Membership to at least one member over their 2013 total. There are 160,000 (not to mention over 4,000 Minnesotans) Iraqi Freedom/Afghanistan eligible Veterans just waiting to join. All you have to do is ask. The Minnesota goal for 2014 is 50,000 members. 3. The 115 th V.F.W. National Convention will be held in St Louis, MO, July 19-23, Success of the Convention depends upon advance registration within all Departments. Post Quartermasters have received a Special Advance Registration Form from V.F.W. National Headquarters. Each Post is asked to advance register the Post Commander. If the Post has a District or Department Officer who is planning to attend the Convention, the Post might consider sending in that registration also. NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE IS $25, plus any additional attending Delegate (at $10 each). 4. Posts and Auxiliaries planning to compete in the Community Service Recordbook contest must submit their recordbooks no later than April 25 th to Department Headquarters. Books must cover activities between April 1, 2013 and March 31, All Post Quartermasters have received a "Report of Election of Post Officers" from National Headquarters. THIS REPORT MUST BE COMPLETED IMMEDIATELY AFTER POST ELECTIONS in April and mailed to Department Headquarters (See additional information in this mailing concerning the Report of Election of Officers), EVEN IF LAST YEAR'S OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED. THE WARRANT WILL BE SENT TO THE COMMANDER-ELECT immediately upon receipt of the "Report of Election of Officers" by Department Headquarters. Installation of Post Officers MUST take place before the State Convention, June 8, Election and Installation cannot be held at the same meeting. 6. Section 216, Paragraph C states: Post Officers elected or appointed shall submit proof of eligibility to Post Adjutant before installation of officers. 7. Delegates and Alternates to the Department Convention must be elected not less than 30 days prior to the opening of the Department Convention in St. Cloud on June 6 th. One Delegate and one Alternate shall be elected for every 30 members or fraction thereof in good standing at the time of Election of Delegates. Forms are included in this mailing for the purpose of reporting names of Delegates and payment of Department Delegate fees. 8. Proposed changes in the Department By-Laws must be sent (via mail or ) or faxed ( ) to the Department Headquarters no later than MAY 5, 2014 (NO proposed By-Law changes will be accepted after this date). Resolutions and By-Laws submitted for consideration must be specific and definite as to Section, line and paragraph to be amended, with exact wordings and deletions. By-Laws must be adopted or rejected in the form in which they are submitted and cannot be amended at the Department Convention. -OVER- General Orders 2 April 2014

3 9. Attention is called to Section Arrearages - of the National By-Laws which states: "Any Post in arrears for Membership reports, National, Department, County Council or District dues, Poppy money or other financial obligations or failing to have the office of Quartermaster bonded or failing to submit quarterly Post Trustees Report of Audit shall be deprived of all representation in Council meetings, District, Department or National Conventions". Any Post that has not submitted a Report of Audit for the quarter ending March 31, 2014 will not be permitted to vote at the Department Convention. Because of April and May dates of District Conventions, the December 31, 2013 Audit will be required to vote at the April or May District Conventions. 10. Posts having neglected to elect District Delegates at their March meeting shall do so at their April meeting. 11. District Commanders shall follow the rules set out in Sections 403, 404, 411, 413, 414, 415, 416, 418 and 419 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure in conducting their Convention. All District Officers are installed into office at the close of the District Convention for Ceremonial Purposes only and will take over their duties at the close of the Department Convention in St. Cloud on June 8, Section 414, Paragraph C states: District Officers elected or appointed shall submit proof of eligibility to District Adjutant before installation of Officers. 13. The District Officers, will have a Special Session at the Officers Training School during the evening of June 4, The Officers Training School is June 13, O.T.I. application is enclosed in this mailing. NOTE: We are also asking Men s Auxiliary Officers to participate in OTI. 14. Each Post is expected to complete plans to conduct an intensive Buddy Poppy Sale. Each Post Commander and Auxiliary President received both a National and Department Poppy Kit. These should be directed to the Post and Auxiliary Poppy Chairmen so they will be able to order Poppies in time for a successful 2014 Poppy Day on May 16, Poppy Card Day is April 18 th. If you have not ordered your Poppies yet, please do so now. 15. Post Commanders and Post Quartermasters are requested to continue their efforts in promoting Membership, Community Service and Americanism in order to qualify for the All State Team of Post Commanders and Post Quartermasters. 16. Requests for Department Officers to speak for Memorial Day should be addressed to the officer desired, with a copy to Department Headquarters. Posts are expected to DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF SUCH SPEAKERS SINCE THEY ARE NOT REIMBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OFFICE. 17. To renew your Gambling License, the Gambling Board wants a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Group Exemption Letter. We have enclosed one in this mailing. 18. All Posts should make contact with family members of locally deployed troops. Make your Post a central point of contact for a support group. 19. All Posts considering the formation of a Vets Club, will cease and desist! Please read Section 709 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure relative to this issue. Should you have any questions, please contact the Department Adjutant Quartermaster. OFFICIAL: James R. Hesselgrave State Adjutant/Quartermaster BY ORDER OF: Frank Presfield State Commander Department of Minnesota, VFW General Orders 3 April 2014

4 MORE. Full Page Bulletins in THIS General Orders Election Reports for : Please read the Enclosed How To information carefully when submitting your Election Reports Accurate and timely submission of your reports is key in assuring your Post will continue to receive all of the important documents such as Warrants and General Orders when you need them. Don t forget to include addresses, phone numbers etc. **The Department Headquarters database will ONLY reflect information submitted on your election report Please be sure to include ALL requested information including phone numbers and addresses (for those that have ). If you have any questions, please contact Department. MN Riders: In July of this year, there will be a group of Riders heading to the VFW National Convention to be held in St. Louis, MO. Watch for more details in the General Orders and on the Minnesota Website Patriotic Photographs: Do you have any Patriotic Photographs that you would be willing to share? The VFW Charitable Association would like to highlight Patriotic Photographs in their 2015 Calendar Raffle. Look for an information Flyer in this GOs. Photo Contest-VFW Charitable Assoc Raffle Calendar Membership Incentive Program Election Report Forms National Convention Forms IRS Group Exemption Letter BentStar Golf Tournament New Commander Project T-Shirt Post Officer s OTI Training Form ASPC Legislative Letter Convention Book Ads Flyer Convention Delegate Form Convention Banquet & Housing Forms Convention Schedule Auxiliary President Dale Testimonial VFW Charitable Assoc. Raffle Calendar Winners Jan.-March VA Offers Dental Insurance Program Youth Activity Report Form & Roster French Legion of Honor Application Korean Ambassador of Peace Form GO TO GENERAL SITE ACCESS: Convention: Housing Form OTI Forms Schedule Banquet Book Advertising Form Other: Youth Program Info Calendars Deadlines Post Locations Nat l Convention Forms PASSWORD ACCESS ON POST RESOURCES : Reports Community Service Report Blank & Fill-in Forms Poppy Report & Order Form Quartermaster Forms Membership Materials General Orders 4 April 2014

5 ROSTER CORRECTIONS BUDDY POPPY SIXTH DISTRICT Post 8731: QM: Jeffrey Grates, rd Avenue South, Richfield, MN Post 1731: QM: Gregg Peters, PO Box 384, Braham, MN There is still time to order or increase your Buddy Poppy order for this years Buddy Poppy Days. We still have 36 Posts without a Poppy order. Poppy Card Promotion Dates, April 18th - 27th, 2014 (Seven County Metro area, stay within your own territories) After this day, Poppy cards may be promoted anywhere up to Poppy Day. Buddy Poppy Day - May 16th and May 17th, ~Submitted by Jim Rowe, Buddy Poppy Chair We are coming down to the final three months and have lots of work to be done to reach our goal. We need golf teams for the tournament June 3, 2014 (see Attachment for entry form) as of March 15 only 8 teams have entered and need 26 more to meet our goal we are also looking for hole sponsorship at the tournament cost $500 or $250 to split a hole, a sign with your Post name and number will be on the hole as the sponsor. The tournament is in need of a donation for the raffle from VFW or any businesses that want to be part the project. There are still T-Shirts for sale and any Post that wants to sell them will help the Commander Presfield Project BentStar. COMMANDER S PROJECT BENTSTAR As you read this, the BentStar expedition team has started in Palau looking for more MIA's and once again results will be posted. To find the updates go to (BentStar Proiect Facebook) page as well as on This will be the most technologically advanced expedition to date. Including participation by the University of Delaware and the Stockbridge kids. Want to thank Jr Vice Commander Dewey Hermanson for taking 25 T- Shirts for Commanders Project to his Post for sale. Team from BentStar Project will be in Minnesota for the golf tournament so please let s not let them down as they are trying to bring are MIA's home one at a time. Any questions call or me at nobiede@comcast.net. ~Submitted by Ed Eibon & Don Douglas, State Commander s Project Co-Chairs General Orders 5 April 2014

6 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES As we begin April, we must be aware that this is the last month for all Community Activities Reports to be sent in. The cut-off date is March 31 st and must be sent into Department Headquarters postmarked on April 20 th NEW COMMANDERS You will have until July 20 th to make sure that your April, May and June Reports are in at Department Headquarters to receive credit. Reminder it is OK to still send them in each month you do not have to wait for July 20 th to mail in your Reports ~Submitted by Duane Hermanson, State Junior Vice Commander & Community Service Chair Community Service Record Books Are due in April Are you ready? HISTORIAN Look for the Contest Guidelines in this General Orders. These books are a great way to detail the history of your Post! Books are due to Department by April 25, 2014 YOU NEED ONLY 25 MEMBERS TO OBTAIN A CHARTER ~Submitted by Don Heuer, Historian ELIGIBILITY HUSBANDS OF VETS, WIDOWERS OF VETS, FATHERS OF VETS GRANDFATHERS OF VETS, SONS OF VETS, GRANDSONS OF VETS BROTHERS AND HALF BROTHERS OF VETS. ALL VETS WOULD HAVE TO HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE VFW. MEN S AUXILIARY PROCEDURE AT YOUR NEXT MEETING YOU NEED TO GET A 2/3 VOTE FROM THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP TO START A MEN S AUX. SEND A COPY OF THE MINUTES TO VFW DEPT OF MN. AND THEY WILL SEND YOU A STARTER KIT. Starbuck VFW Post 4582 Men s Auxiliary Has Been BUSY! Read on General Orders 6 April 2014

7 Starbuck VFW Post 4582 Men s Auxiliary Volunteer Projects Painted VFW bathrooms, door, and hallway. Raked leaves on VFW property and mowed the lawn during the summer. Help put up and take down flags for patriotic holidays and special events. Trimmed hedges in the city park, helped with a beer garden, and donated $375 to the Starbuck Dragon Boat Festival in August. Served 115 meals at our annual spaghetti fundraiser in September. Worked to clean up the Starbuck swimming beach by removing weeds, installing block edging, building a 3 tier rock garden, and improved an existing rock garden. Working with the Starbuck Study Club to improve the beach house at the swimming beach. Picked up litter along a 2 mile stretch of State Highway 28 west of Starbuck in the spring and fall for the past 7 years. Donate $100 annually towards a community Thanksgiving Dinner served at the high school. Helped with Christmas Care. A local effort to provide presents and all the groceries needed for a Christmas dinner to families in need. Donated and installed a new flat screen TV and along with the ladies auxiliary donated a second flat screen TV for the bar room and bingo hall. Provided labor and some materials for a major project that updated the mess hall and bar room. This included: 1. Removed old drop ceiling tile in the bar room and the mess hall, painted the grid work, and installed new ceiling tile. Each 2 x4 ceiling tile is professionally designed with graphics to honor an individual veteran. 2. Removed carpeting on 2 walls in the mess hall. Installed firring strips, insulated the block walls, and installed sheet rock. 3. Removed carpet from the stage area and installed bamboo flooring. 4. Removed existing railing around the stage and replaced with new railing. 5. Installed new wainscoting in the mess hall and the bar room. 6. Scrubbed and sealed all tile floors in the mess hall, kitchen, hallway, bar room, and bathrooms. 7. Helped with painting walls and a door. LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR AUX. IS DOING, WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORIES VISIT THE MEN S AUX. PAGE ON THE STATE WEB. ~Submitted by John Anderson, Men s Auxiliary Liaison , WB0PIN@COMCAST.NET General Orders 7 April 2014

8 From the VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY - March 14, 2014 Two MIA Soldiers Identified: The Defense POW/MIA Office recently announced the identification of remains belonging to two soldiers who had been unaccounted-for since the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Identified are: * Army Pfc. Donald C. Durfee, 19, of Painesville, Ohio. In November 1950, Durfee was assigned to Company M, 31st Infantry Regiment, 31st Regimental Combat Team, when his unit was attacked and forced into a fighting withdrawal south of the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea. He was reported killed-in-action on Dec. 2, * Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence Woods, 39, of Clarksville, Tenn., will be buried as part of a group on March 21 at Arlington National Cemetery in a ceremony honoring the servicemen who were lost in an aircraft crash on Oct. 24, Woods and seven other servicemen were aboard a C-123 Provider aircraft that was shot down after resupplying the U.S. Special Forces camp at Bu Prang, Vietnam. Seven remains were recovered, but they could not locate Woods. Read more about their individual stories at From the pownetwork.org: Hagel Orders a Revamp of POW/MIA Effort POW/ MIA By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014 Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the undersecretary of defense for policy to develop a plan to reorganize the department s POW/MIA accounting effort, Pentagon press secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said today. Hagel issued a memo directing Michael Lumpkin, the acting undersecretary, to develop a plan within 30 days to increase to the maximum extent possible the numbers of missing service personnel accounted for annually, while ensuring timely and accurate information is provided their families. Kirby said the goal is to consolidate relevant department assets into a single organization with oversight of and accountability for the entire mission of accounting for missing personnel. In addition, the plan will propose ways to increase the number of identifications, improve transparency for families and expand the case file system to include all missing personnel, including those from World War II. The secretary expects this plan to recommend changes ranging from civilian and military personnel to contracting, facilities, budgets, and oversight of laboratory operations, Kirby said. He s also asked all services, combatant commands and relevant DOD components to assist Mr. Lumpkin with anything he needs in this effort. Hagel s memo is consistent with congressional legislation and will continue to be informed by analysis that DOD and other governmental agencies have conducted. The plan will also incorporate suggestions and recommendations offered to DOD by military and veteran service organizations. This remains a top priority for the secretary and for this department, Kirby said. In fact, we believe it is a sacred obligation. We take it seriously, and we re going to keep it at. We re going to keep improving. ~Submitted by Dr. Jim Tuorila, POW / MIA Chair General Orders 8 April 2014

9 PLEASE CONSIDER HOSTING A FUTURE EVENT Archery...Open for 2014 and Beyond Bean bag...chaska Post #1791 to Host 2014 TBA Open for 2015 and Beyond Bowling...April 5-6, 12-13, 26-27, 2014 Alexandria Post #936 (Mankato Post #950 will host 2015, 2016) (Same Time as NEW! VFW Youth Scholarship Singles Bowling Tournament) Cribbage...Owatonna Post #3723 to host 2015 Fishing...TBD Golf...Aug. 9-10, 2014, Owatonna Post #3723 (Owatonna Post #3723 will host 2015, 2016) VETERANS ACTIVITIES Horseshoes...July 12, 2014, Owatonna Post #3723 Military Rifle Match Dilworth Post #1223 ** To be held when Ammunition becomes available** OPEN for 2015 and Beyond Pistol comp Brainerd Post #1647 to Host TBA Open for 2015 and Beyond Trap shooting Open 2014 and beyond NOTE: Contact the Veteran Activities Chairman in your District if you are interested in bidding any of the above events or would like more information on any of the events. ~Submitted by John Anderson, Veterans Activities Chair WB0PIN@COMCAST.NET VOICE OF DEMOCRACY/ PATRIOT S PEN District chairmen Thank You for what you have done! Now continue promoting these great programs by working with the posts and auxiliaries. Post commanders please continue working with your chairmen and the schools in your communities. The new themes are out so get that info out to the schools. The national web site and the department web sites are there to assist you. Thanks for a great year! Congratulations to Kallie Zieman fifth place winner at National $ scholarship. She is from the Fighting Fifth District. ~Submitted by Bob Harris, V.O.D./ Patriot s Pen Chair General Orders 9 April 2014

10 YOUTH ACTIVITIES I want to remind all the posts that the end of year reports are due to YOUR DISTRICT YOUTH CHAIRMAN by April 15 th. This is if you want to be considered for any Youth Activity awards at convention. Please use the green sheets provided by department. Also, as a reminder, the criteria I use for judging them are; #1 Timeliness to the district,, #2 the number of youth you served, #3 the variety of your donations, and finally #4 the number of hours spent doing these activities. There will be three categories, according to size of posts. Thank You for all you do for our youth. ********************************************************************* NEW!! 1 st Annual YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP SINGLES BOWLING TOURNAMENT: April 5-6, 11-12, 25-26, 2014 (Same Time as Veterans Activity Bowling Tournament) Alexandria Post & Auxiliary #936 BASEBALL: 2014 Brainerd Post #1647 August 7-10 HOCKEY: 2015 Thief River Falls Post #2793 March *********************************************************************** Contact the Youth Activities Chairman in your District if you are interested in bidding any of the above events or would like more information on any of the events. ~Submitted by Rick Bugbee, Youth Activities Chair Election Reports for Be sure to send an accurate, election report to National as soon as possible after your elections. Don t forget to include addresses, phone numbers etc. ELECTION REMINDER **The Department Headquarters database will ONLY reflect information submitted on your election report Please be sure to include ALL requested information including phone numbers and addresses (for those that have ). If you have any questions, please contact Department. General Orders 10 April 2014

11 PRIDE IN YOUR POST Membership Incentive Program (Or two for one) New and Reinstated (Annual & Life) Members By Gary Anderson, State Membership Chairman As we know the heart of the Organization is Membership. The strength of our numbers relates to our influence to government on Veterans issues, our programs and our overall impact to our country. As a member you account for less than 1% of our population that have served in a Combat zone. Boots on the Ground as they say. We should take Great Pride in this and what I feel makes the Veterans of Foreign Wars a prestigious organization indeed. We need to convey this to all our prospective new and reinstated members whenever we talk to them about joining (or rejoining) the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This brings us to the PRIDE in Your Post Incentive Membership Program for The following Rules and Guidelines will apply: PRIZES: $10 for every New or Reinstated Member (Annual or Life) signed up for two (2) years. Basic Rules: 1. All New and/or Reinstated (Annual or Life )members MUST be sent through Department Headquarters with payment for two (2) years Dues ($60 per Member) with enclosed paperwork filled out. 2. Department Headquarters will process the New/Reinstated members and send verification back to the participating Post Quartermaster. 3. Absolute Deadline for this Incentive Program is : May 15, 2014!!! 4. This Incentive Program began on August 1, The Department will reimburse the first 500 New or Reinstated members Department wide. It is recommended that the New or Reinstated member pay at least the second year Dues (if not both years). Let s make our State Commander PROUD and sign up over 500 New or Reinstated members before May 15, 2014!!!! THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF PRIDE IN YOU POST PROGRAM FOR MIDWINTER. General Orders 11 April 2014

12 PRIDE IN YOUR POST Membership Incentive Program District: Post: New or Reinstate Name and Membership Number Money Enclosed Total Money Enclosed: Make all Checks Payable to: Department of Minnesota, VFW **Please submit only one check to Department from your Post checking account.** General Orders 12 April 2014

13 FILING YOUR POST ELECTION REPORT Please note the INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY FILING POST ELECTION REPORTS on the reverse side. Additionally, please note the addendums listed below: Your Post Election Reports WILL NOT be accepted as complete until ALL positions are filled!!! You will now note, that the Offices of Judge Advocate and Surgeon are now appointed positions. Therefore, anyone of your Elected or Appointed Officers can hold one of these offices. (Example A Chaplain can be the Judge Advocate or the Commander could be the Surgeon.) o Only exception is that a Trustee cannot be the Post Adjutant.See Section 218-Officers and Chairmen, Duties, and Obligations. (11) Trustees. Trustees shall not be eligible to serve on committees or as officers whose books, records and accounts are audited by the Trustees In ALL Functional Posts, the REQUIRED Officers would be: Commander, Senior Vice Commander, Quartermaster, three Trustees and Adjutant. NO Post can function without these positions being filled! All of these Officers SHOULD be present at all Post meetings. Thusly, fulfilling the minimum required Quorum of five (5) members. Should your Post have questions on this process, you might consult Section 216 Elected and Appointed Officers; Chairmen and Committees of the VFW National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure. Your Post should also keep in mind, that an INCOMPLETE Post Election Report MAY result in the Suspension of your Post Charter. Last year, no less than six (6) Posts had their Charters Suspended and one (1) Charter was Revoked. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call Jim or Lee at Department Headquarters: mnvfw@vfwmn.us THANK YOU!!!! General Orders 13 April 2014

14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY SUBMITTING POST ELECTION REPORTS The Post Election Report is to be completed by the outgoing Post Quartermaster during or immediately following the election meeting. Information you will need to properly file your report: Elected Post officers membership information to include current contact information and membership number Post meeting information to include address, day and time. The day should be shown as First Tuesday, Third Wednesday, as appropriate. If a meeting is held more than once a month, show as First and Third Monday, Every Friday, as appropriate. Time should be shown as 11:00 am, 7:30 pm, as appropriate Post mailing address, Post and website information Post Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Current Post dues amount Commander s named appointments for Adjutant, Judge Advocate, Surgeon and Service Officer ONLINE ELECTION REPORT Online reporting is the required method of submitting the Post s Election Report. As Post Quartermaster, you will log into and access the Online Membership System (OMS) under Post Quartermaster Tools & Resources, click on Post Election Report ; you are now ready to use the newly enhanced reporting procedure. Follow the step by step process, verify your summary, make any necessary corrections and submit. This is a 5-7 minute process for the average user. Quartermasters who need assistance setting up their OMS account should view the following link to access training materials Department Quartermasters have access to OMS and have the ability to enter Post Election results for a Post. Please utilize this resource if you do not have access to OMS. In addition to the annual Election Report, this system will be utilized to make officer changes during the administrative year. MAIL-IN OR FAXED ELECTION REPORT Although a return, postage paid envelope has been included in this year s mailing, we ask that you make every attempt to use the online reporting method. Do not mail or fax your report if you have utilized the online reporting method. Your report can be submitted by mailing one copy to the Adjutant General in the enclosed envelope or fax to This will be the last year that we will provide a postage paid envelope. NOTIFICATION Changes in Post Officers will also be acknowledged by to the Post s V-mail account. Post Quartermaster s will receive a Post Record Acknowledgement via USPS. This card is used to show the reported change of the Post Commander, Post Quartermaster and/or Post Dues Amount. Only return this card to correct erroneous information. Corrections can also be made by accessing the OMS. National Headquarters will be providing Post and officer information to the Department Headquarters. Questions regarding the Post Election Report can be answered by calling ext General Orders 14 April 2014

15 POST # BUILDING NAME (IF NOT POST NAME) DISTRICT # DEPARTMENT POST MEETING LOCATION (PHYSICAL ADDRESS) POST ELECTION REPORT POST NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # DATE OF ELECTION: POST DUES AMOUNT Includes National and $ Department Per Capita POST MAILING ADDRESS STREET ADDRESS ADDRESS LINE 2 CITY STATE ZIP CODE CITY STATE ZIP CODE POST ADDRESS POST MEETING DAY/TIME POST WEBSITE POST PHONE # FEDERAL EMPLOYER INDENTIFICATION # (EIN) CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: OWN RENT NO POST HOME CANTEEN/CLUBROOM PROVIDE HALL RENTALS PROVIDE MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS COMMANDER MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE SENIOR VICE COMMANDER MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE QUARTERMASTER MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE CHAPLAIN MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE JUDGE ADVOCATE (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE SURGEON (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE 1 YEAR TRUSTEE MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE 2 YEAR TRUSTEE MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE 3 YEAR TRUSTEE MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE ADJUTANT (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE SERVICE OFFICER (APPOINTED) MEMBERSHIP # NAME STREET ADDRESS or PO BOX # PHONE # ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE General Orders 15 April 2014 VFW FORM POST ELECTION REPORT REV

16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY SUBMITTING POST CONVENTION REGISTRATION, DELEGATES, ALTERNATES AND ATTENDEES NATIONAL BY-LAW - SECTION 222 Delegate strength shall be one for every thirty (30) members or fraction thereof in good standing. Delegates and alternates shall be elected in accordance with the Manual of Procedure. 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. ONLINE Online submission is the most preferred method of submitting the National Convention-Post & Delegate registration fee(s). As Post Quartermaster, you will log into and access the Online Membership System (OMS) under Post Quartermaster Tools & Resources, click on Post & Delegate Registration link. This is a 3-6 minute process for the average user. Please have the membership number available of all delegates, alternates and attendees you are registering. Only the Post Quartermaster, utilizing this system, can register the Post s Delegates online. Members accessing the National Convention website are registered as attendees only. The Post registration fee of $25 must be remitted prior to the convention; Post delegates will not be able to register their credentials unless this fee is paid. MAIL-IN OR FAX Enclosed with this notification is an invoice in the amount of $25. Quartermasters may fill out and return this invoice using the enclosed pre-addressed, postage paid envelope. This form must be signed by the Adjutant or Quartermaster. The Post registration fee of $25 must be remitted prior to the convention; Post delegates will not be able to register their credentials unless this fee is paid. When using the enclosed form you are required to include the membership number, name and address of all delegates, alternates and attendees you are registering. DEFINITIONS Delegate- Member (in good standing) of the Post elected to represent the Post in all business activity at the National Convention. Delegates elected under Section 222 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure shall not be considered instructed and may exercise full authority in the duty performed. Alternate- Member (in good standing) of the Post elected to represent the Post in all business activity at the National Convention in the event the elected delegate cannot attend. Alternates not fulfilling the role as delegate are considered attendees. Attendee- Any member in good standing may register for the National Convention. Registering for the National Convention is another way a member can show support for VFW programs. The $10 registration fee entitles the member to a convention packet which may be picked up at the convention. NOTIFICATION Post Quartermasters will receive letter confirmation that the Post is registered. Delegates, alternates and attendees will receive a confirmation letter. Included in this letter will be a request for emergency contact information. We are asking all to fill-out and bring this form with them to convention; this is voluntary, but recommended. All notification will be sent USPS, 3-5 days after processing. Any change to a delegate s status shall be reported to the Quartermaster General. General Orders 16 April 2014

17 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO National Convention - Post & Delegate Registration Section 222 of the National By-Laws states "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." Each Post is encouraged to register at least one (1) delegate and one (1) alternate for every thirty (30) members or fraction thereof. Delegates and alternates shall be elected in accordance with the Manual of Procedure. Any member in good standing may register for the National Convention. Registering for the National Convention is another way a member can show support for VFW programs. The ten dollar ($10) registration fee entitles the member to a convention packet which may be picked up at the convention. Please type or print each member's information below and designate as delegate, alternate or attendee. Registration Type Post Registration Fee w/ Delegate O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee O Delegate O Alternate O Attendee CHOOSE ONLY ONE REGISTRATION TYPE PER LINE (Any change to a delegate's status shall be reported to the Quartermaster General) Membership Number Member Name Member Address Amount Packets not picked up at the convention will not be mailed unless a request is received in writing within 60 days of the close of the convention Post Registration Fee with one (1) Delegate Add $10.00 each additional Delegate/Alternate/Attendee Signature of Adjutant or Quartermaster: O CHECK/MONEY ORDER O VISA O MASTER CARD O DISCOVER O AMERICAN EXPRESS INVOICE Due Upon Receipt TOTAL ENCLOSED Post # Card Number: Mail completed form to: Expiration Date: VFW Convention Registration 406 W. 34th St. General Orders Card Holders Name: 17 April 2014 Kansas City, MO 64111

18 VFW 115th NATIONAL CONVENTION St. Louis, Missouri July 19-23, 2014 NATIONAL CONVENTION HOUSING OPEN TO: FROM: SUBJECT: POST ADJUTANT National Convention Office, VFW ROOM RESERVATIONS FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION Reservations for the 115th VFW National Convention open in February. All members of your Post who desire to make room reservations for the convention are directed to use one of the following procedures: 1) Telephone: a-6p MST, M-F International ) Fax: (do not mail after faxing) 3) Mail: Orchid Event Solutions 175 S. West Temple, Suite 30 Salt Lake City, UT help@orchideventsolutions.com Note: Orchid Event Solutions will be handling our housing reservations for the St. Louis Convention using the Passkey Housing system. 4) Internet: Visit the VFW website at to access an online registration form. In order to take advantage of the special convention rates, be sure to book your reservation by June 13, All reservations require a valid credit card or check deposit for guarantee at time of confirming reservations. Reservations received without a valid guarantee will be returned and will not be processed. If you choose to guarantee with a check deposit, please include it with your housing request form and mail to the address provided above. All check deposits must be in the amount of $ and made payable to Orchid Event Solutions. This housing procedure gives our membership the most efficient and effective method of making and ensuring room reservations in St. Louis. The enclosed housing form may be duplicated, as needed. General Orders 18 April 2014

19 INSTRUCTIONS Reservations can be made in one of the following ways: INTERNET: Visit the VFW web site at TELEPHONE: Toll-free International 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MST, M-F FAX: MAIL: Orchid Event Solutions 175 S. West Temple, Suite 30 Salt Lake City, UT DEADLINE Reservations must be made by phone, fax, mail or internet by June 13, Reservations received after this date will be subject to space and rate availability. CONFIRMATIONS Orchid Event Solutions will send you an confirmation of your reservation. Please review all information for accuracy. If you do not receive a confirmation or have questions, please call Orchid Event Solutions at the above listed phone number. You will not receive a confirmation from the hotel. TAX RATE and REQUESTS All rates are per room and are subject to room tax between % and % (vaies by hotel and subject to change). Special requests cannot be guaranteed; however hotels will do their best to honor all requests. Hotels will assign specific rooms upon check-in, based on availability. ROOM DEPOSIT REQUIRED SECURING RESERVATION: Reservations will not be accepted without a Room Deposit of $125 for each room reserved. Room Deposits will be accepted in the form of a valid credit card with signature authorizing the credit card guarantee to be charged for the Room Deposit. If the charge to the credit card is denied, we reserve the right to release your reservation. Room Deposits will be accepted in a form of a check until June 13, CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations after June 13, 2014 will be subject to a $25.00 service fee. One night s room and tax will be forfeited entirely if cancellation occurs within seventy-two (72) hours prior to the attendee arrival date and will be charged by your hotel. 115 th VFW National Convention 2014 July 19-23, 2014 St. Louis, MO Official Hotel Reservation Form GUEST INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT) FOR BEST AVAILABILITY, MAKE YOUR RESERVATION VIA INTERNET ( OR BY PHONE AT ( ) Arrival Date Departure Date First Name M.I. Address: Daytime Phone: Company Address Address 2 City/State/Province Zip/Postal Code, Country Fax: Last Name HOTEL SELECTION Each state/department has been assigned a hotel with an allocation of rooms. In the event the allotment has been filled, a room will be reserved at another VFW hotel based on your preference of rates or proximity and availability. If hotel assignment is sold out, which is more important? (check one) Room Rate Location State you reside in: Room Type Requested: One Bed Two Beds (Submit one room request per form. Should additional forms be needed, please make copies.) List all room occupants: Check here if you have special needs and specify below. Special requests: Smoking Room (Most hotels are now non-smoking; check with your assigned hotel s smoking policy) DEPOSIT INFORMATION All reservations requests must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee or check for one night s deposit. Forms received without a valid guarantee/deposit will not be processed. Check deposits must be mailed with a completed housing form. Visa American Express Discover MasterCard Card Number Exp. Date Name on Credit Card Cardholder s Signature* * I hearby authorize the participating hotel to charge a deposit of $ to my credit card on and/or after June 13, 2014 and authorize the participating hotel keep the $ or a one nights room and tax charge whichever is greater if I fail to cancel my reservation 72 hours prior to my arrival date. Check deposit of $125 enclosed and made payable to Orchid Event Solutions. Mail check with completed housing form to: Orchid Event Solutions 175 S. West Temple, Suite 30, Salt Lake City, UT Must be received no later General Orders than June 13, April 2014

20 RENAISSANCE GRAND ST. LOUIS Indiana Nevada Pennsylvania Kansas Florida Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin Europe Rhode Island HYATT REGENCY Louisiana Connecticut Alaska South Carolina Massachusetts New Jersey Kentucky Georgia Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma West Virginia Virginia Mississippi HILTON INN AT THE BALLPARK Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Pacific Areas Utah Washington Wyoming Vermont Maine New Hampshire District of Columbia Delaware Maryland New York EMBASSY SUITES Texas Tennessee North Carolina General Orders 20 April 2014

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23 DEPARTMENT OF MN VFW COMMANDER FRANK PRESFIELD PROJECT BENTSTAR FINDING MIAs BentStar GOLF Tournament Fundraiser Location: Columbia Golf Course 3300 Central Avenue Northeast, MPLS MN Phone (612) Date: June 3, 2014 Time: 10.30A.M. Shot Gun Start: Best Ball Cost $ Per Player Check should be made payable to Ballentine VFW #246 DEPT OF MN VFW COMMANDERS PROJECT Players After Golf, Food, Beverages, Prizes, Auction, at Columbia Golf Course Clubhouse. Send entry form and check to: Ed Eibon Winter Pl Eden Prairie MN Any Questions call Ed at or Entry deadline: May 2, 2014 The BentStar Project is an IRS tax-exempt organization, we are also eligible for donations through the Combined Federal Campaign, #64057 BentStar Project, Limited POW/MIAs, searching for and finding the 83,000 Missing in Action from USA battles around the globe. One by one bringing home our heroes. General Orders 23 April 2014

24 Fundraiser for Minnesota V.F.W. State Commander s Project BentStar All Proceeds go to the VFW Commander s Project BentStar This Fundraiser is graciously being initiated by the Department of Minnesota 6th District Voice of Democracy Winner Bailey Yliniemi Sponsored by Menahga VFW Post 6206 FRONT DUTY MAY LEAVE YOU IN AN UNKNOWN LOCATION BUT LOVE WILL FIND A WAY TO BRING YOU HOME!! #MIA S #SOUTHPACIFIC #BRINGTHEMHOME BACK #MIA S #SOUTHPACIFIC #BRINGTHEMHOME Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars State Commander Frank Presfield has chosen the BentStar Program for his Commander s Project. Donations will help raise awareness to this Program which is very near to the State Commander s heart. The BentStar Project, is a 501(C)3 charity corporation dedicated to fulfilling the most sacred obligation of bringing home our fallen POW/MIA Hero's. The Project is on a quest to find POW/MIAs in the jungle and waters of Palau, and with your donations and support your Post will help fund research and future expeditions. If all Veterans donate then we show our belief that we leave no one behind, let s give those Veterans the proper honor they so truly deserve. For more details on the work this special project is doing, please visit their website at Support BentStar in bringing our missing, fallen Heroes home Buy a T-shirt for the VFW State Commander s Project Customer Information: Name Address City State Zip SHORT Sleeve T-Shirts Navy Mark Quantity Next to Each Size to be Ordered: $15 each 2X-Large 3X-Large NOTE: T-Shirts will NOT be mailed Please plan to pick-up your shirt (Select one): BentStar Golf Tournament (June 3) VFW State Convention (June 5-8) VFW Headquarters in St Paul **Group Orders from VFW 5th, 6th & 9th Districts MAY be able to be Phone VFW Post District** Small Medium Large X-Large TOTAL Short Sleeve $15 ea. = 2X-Large 3X-Large TOTAL 2X/3X Short Sleeve $17 ea. = LONG Sleeve T-Shirts Navy Mark Quantity Next to Each Size to be Ordered: $22 each Small Medium Large X-Large TOTAL Long Sleeve $22 ea. = TOTAL 2X/3X Long Sleeve $24 ea. = TOTAL AMOUNT Enclosed $ Mail Order To: Cash OR Chk # Bailey Yliniemi (BentStar Ts) County Hwy 37 Detroit Lakes, MN delivered depending upon location you will be contacted. General Orders 24 April 2014

25 TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL OFFICER S TRAINING SCHOOL TO: POST COMMANDERS, SR. VICE CMDR. AND JR. VICE CMDR. ELECTS, QUARTERMASTERS AND TRUSTEES (DISTRICT Officer s & MEN S AUXILIARY Officers Please use other forms) WHAT: OFFICER S TRAINING SCHOOL WHEN: JUNE 5, 2014 WHERE: BEST WESTERN KELLY INN th Ave. S., St Cloud, MN NEW Format This Year! & Any Post Member is Welcome to Attend!! TIME: 8:00-4:30 P.M., Thursday, June 5 th Training Sessions all day. QUARTERMASTERS & TRUSTEES WILL HAVE A SEPARATE SCHOOL ALL DAY THURSDAY COST: $75.00 per person by May 15, includes all coffee breaks, lunch, registration and supplies. NEW this year Commanders & Quartermasters will also receive a CD containing OTI Powerpoints, Mauals and More. All meetings and meals will be held at Best Western Kelly Inn, St Cloud, MN. ****************************************************************************************************************** Post # District # OFFICER S TRAINING SCHOOL POST REGISTRATION Person Completing this Form Primary Phone # To receive Confirmation of your Post s Registration please provide: Address (or Mailing Address) Enclosed is $ for reservations at $75.00 each for the Officer s Training School June 5, Make checks payable to Department of Minnesota, V.F.W. MAIL FORM TO: Department of Minnesota, V.F.W.; Rice Street Station, PO Box 17146; St Paul, MN Post Members Registering: FIRST NAME LAST NAME TITLE SCHOOL ATTENDING 1 Commander School OR Quartermaster School 2 Commander School OR Quartermaster School 3 Commander School OR Quartermaster School 4 Commander School OR Quartermaster School 5 Commander School OR Quartermaster School REGISTRATION FORM AND REMITTANCE MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MAY 15, 2014 General Orders 25 April /14

26 NOTICE TO ALL V.F.W. POST COMMANDERS Outline to follow when contacting your: 1) U.S. Representative 2) U.S. Senators (2) 3) State Representative 4) State Senator IF YOU CONTACT ALL FIVE (5) OF THE ABOVE LISTED PEOPLE, YOU WILL RECEIVE THREE (3) POINTS TOWARDS YOUR ALL-STATE COMMANDER S POINTS. A COPY OF YOUR LETTERS MUST BE SENT TO DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, ATTENTION: RICH ZIERDT AND YOU SHOULD KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR COMMANDER S BOOK. Be sure you know what House District, Senate District and Congressional District you live in. Boundaries have changed due to recent census. Write a letter to each of the above and make a short introduction of who you are: name, title, Post number and Post address. Outline some of the programs your Post is actively involved in. Ask for the opportunity to meet with them. Invite them to a Post meeting or a Post function. Ask to be put on their mailing list to keep you informed of any Legislation that involves Veterans and their entitlements. ALSO CONTACT YOUR MAYOR AND TOWN BOARD CHAIRMAN - they need to know what your Post is doing for the community. Invite them to Post functions. Be sure and have articles printed in your local newspapers that will let the community know all the good things the V.F.W. does. General Orders 26 April 2014

27 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION BOOK JUNE 5-8, 2014 St Cloud ADVERTISING RATES FOR V.F.W. STATE, DISTRICT, POSTS AND LOCAL ESTABILISHMENTS FOR THE CONVENTION BOOK. PAGE SIZE RATES FULL PAGE (8 1/2 X 11 ) $ HALF PAGE $ QUARTER PAGE $60.00 ALL ADS SHOULD BE CAMERA READY. OUR PRINTER HAS NOTIFIED US THAT ADS WHICH ARE NOT CAMERA READY WILL BE CHARGED AN EXTRA $10. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: VFW Post #428 AND MAIL TO: VFW Post #428 Attn: Convention Ad 9 18 th Ave N. St Cloud, MN TO: vfw428@integra.net DEADLINE DATE FOR BOOKLET: MAY 1, 2014 General Orders 27 April 2014

28 Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota Rice Street Station PO Box St. Paul, MN DO NOT PAY FOR YOUR POST COMMANDER. HE RECIEVES HIS OWN CREDENTIAL IN ADDITION TO THOSE THE POST IS ENTITLED TO Enclosed, is our remittance in the amount of $, covering the registration fee on Delegates for the 2014 Department Convention. Post # had members in good standing at the time of Election of Delegates. Following is the list of our elected Delegates and Alternates: DELEGATE FEE COMPUTING CHART ON REVERSE SIDE Commander Post # District # -OVER- General Orders 28 April 2014

29 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION DELEGATES FEES POST MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF DELEGATES FEES POST MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF DELEGATES FEES $ $ LARGER POSTS MAY COMPUTE THEIR OWN FEE AT $3.00 PER 30 MEMBERS OR FRACTION THEREOF General Orders 29 April 2014

30 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA RICE STREET STATION PO BOX ST PAUL, MINNESOTA FAX: Web page: Dear Comrade Commander: PLEASE NOTE: In this mailing is a VERY IMPORTANT FORM. It is for the use of your Post in listing it s Delegates and Alternates to the Department Convention and is to be sent in with the Post Delegate Registration Fee. It must be completed and sent in immediately after the election of Delegates. National By-Laws provide that Post Delegates to Department Conventions (one for every 30 members or fraction thereof in good standing at the time of the election) be elected at a regular meeting of the Post held not less than 30 days prior to the convening of the Department Convention. Alternates are to be elected at the same time and on the same basis. Department By-Laws provide that each Post pay a Delegate registration fee of $3.00 per Delegate to which they are entitled, WHETHER OR NOT THE DELEGATES ATTEND THE CONVENTION. This is to provide finances for the Convention City and it takes the place of the usual registration fee charged the individual delegates. There will be NO CHARGE, either in advance or at the Convention, for the registration of the Post Commander. If he is not present, the Senior Vice Commander or Junior Vice Commander may represent him and claim that privilege. Credentials for your Delegates and for the Post Commander will be sent upon receipt of your list of Delegates and Alternates and the correct delegate fees. There will be no credentials sent for Alternates since they do not function except to take the place of delegates who cannot attend the Convention. Anyone not presenting a delegate or Post Commander credential will be charged a registration fee at the Convention. REMEMBER: THE POST MUST PAY THE $3.00 REGISTRATION FEE FOR ALL ITS AUTHORIZED DELEGATES, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ATTEND! This is the source of most of the funds, which the sponsoring Post must have to cover the expenses of the Convention. Yours in Comradeship, James R. Hesselgrave State Adjutant/Quartermaster Department of Minnesota, VFW JRH: ms General Orders 30 April 2014

31 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT CONVENTION BANQUET SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA The Annual Department Convention Banquet will be held at the Best Western Kelly Inn on Saturday, June 7, This event is open to all members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary. BANQUET: Social Hour 6:00 P.M. Officers Line-up 6:45 P.M. Dinner 7:00 P.M. MENU: TICKETS: Classic Chicken Kiev Topped with Marsala Sauce Blended Rice Pilaf Fresh Green Bean and Carrot Medley Chef s Specialty Salad & Fresh Baked Bread Caramel Drizzled Carrot Cake/Turtle Topped Cheesecake $25.00 per person. Seating for 250 persons. Ten to a Banquet table. ORDERS MUST BE IN WRITING WITH CHECK ENCLOSED. If we need to split your party, we will try to do it equally. Please note if you need handicapable arrangements or have specific dietary needs. Fill out form below and return to: VFW Post #428 Attn: Convention Banquet Order 9 18 th Ave. N St Cloud, MN MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: POST #428 Ticket orders will be stamped with date of receipt and filled in that order. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Tickets will bear a table number and orders will be filled as received. THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP POST AND AUXILIARY DELEGATES TOGETHER IS TO ORDER THE TICKETS AT THE SAME TIME. Tickets will not be mailed out. You may pick up tickets during Registration Hours. PLEASE ORDER EARLY!!! ******************************************************************************************************************* BANQUET RESERVATION Saturday, June 7, :00 P.M. PLEASE RESERVE TICKETS FOR THE ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION BANQUET. Enclosed is $ made out to POST #428 to cover the cost of $25.00 per person. TICKETS ARE BEING RESEVRED BY: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE # POST/AUXILIARY # DISTRICT # **Deadline to Order: May 20, 2014** General Orders 31 April 2014

32 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA STATE CONVENTION HOUSING RESERVATIONS St Cloud, Minnesota June 4-8, 2014 (OTI June 5 th & Convention June 5 th 8 th ) In order to be processed, all information must be complete. Each room must have a name and type. Housing requests will be handled as received. Name (Please PRINT in Boxes) Address City State MN Zip Phone Post # District # Room Nightly Rate (Not including Tax): Single- $87 Double- $87 Triple- $87 Quad- $87 Sharing with: Arrival Date and Time Departure Date and Time Credit Card Information: (Reservation will not be made without a guarantee) Type of card: Number: Name on Card: Expiration Date: Or Check # for one (1) night made out to the Best Western Kelly Inn NOTE: Confirmations are no longer mailed out by hotels. You may include an address for receipt confirmation from Department Headquarters or call Department 2-3 weeks after mailing your reservation. Yes-I would like to receive an from Department confirming my Reservations have been Received address: Mail Reservations To: Department of Minnesota, VFW Rice Street Station PO Box St. Paul, MN (We will not have confirmation numbers available until late May, but will be able to confirm that your reservation has been received by the Department Office and you have a room) **DEADLINE DATE: May 1, 2014** Rev. 1/22/14 OR Contact Melody With Questions: melodymnvfw@vfwmn.us General Orders 32 April 2014

33 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF MINNESOTA Best Western Kelly Inn St Cloud, Minnesota JUNE 4-8, 2014 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE As of WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2014: Registration at Post #428- TBD 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Early Registration for OTI (Main Lobby) and ALOT (South Lobby) 6:00 8:30 PM District Officers Leadership Training University A THURSDAY, June 5, 2014: Registration at Post #428- TBD 7:00 AM 9:00 AM OTI & VFW Registration (Main Lobby) and ALOT (South Lobby) 9:00 AM 4:00 PM VFW Registration (Main Lobby) 1:00 4:00 PM Auxiliary Registration South Lobby OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL: 8:00 AM -3:30 PM Post Officers Training University A 8:00 AM 3:30 PM Quartermaster & Men s Auxiliary Treasurer Class University B 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Auxiliary ALOT Training Senate/Congress Auxiliary ALOT Breakout State Room STATE CONVENTION BUSINESS: 5:30 7:00 PM Finance Committee meeting Board Room 5:30 7:00 PM Club Committee meeting Husky 7:00-8:45 PM Auxiliary Council of Administration Grand Ballroom (See Auxiliary Agenda) 7:30 9:30 PM V.F.W. Council of Administration meeting Civic Center- Opportunities Suite FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014: PASS OUT RESOLUTIONS 7:30 AM 4:00 PM VFW Registration Main Lobby 7:30 AM 4:00 PM Auxiliary Registration South Lobby 9:00 AM 11:30 AM V.F.W. and Auxiliary Joint Awards Session Grand Ballroom VFW Program Recognition Awards (Agenda established by Department Headquarters) Naming of All-State Team of Post Commanders Naming of All-State Team of Post Quartermasters 11:45 AM Past State Commanders and Presidents Luncheon TBA 1:30 4:30 PM Opening Auxiliary Convention Grand Ballroom (See Auxiliary Agenda) General Orders 33 April 2014

34 1:00 2:00 PM COMMITTEE MEETING ASSIGNMENTS 1. National Security/Foreign Affairs/POW University A 2. By-Laws/Ritual/Rules - Civic Center- Bell Room 3. General Resolutions/Extension-Membership University B 4. Finance/Internal Affairs/Clubs Civic Center- Alexander Room 5. Legislative/Veterans Service/Employment Civic Center- Weidner,Clarke,Edelbrock 2:30 4:30 PM Gambling Meeting Civic Center- Weidner,Clarke,Edelbrock 7:00 8:30 PM Memorial Service Grand Ballroom SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM VFW Registration Main Lobby 7:30 AM 3:00 PM Auxiliary Registration South Lobby 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Auxiliary Convention Session Grand Ballroom (See Auxiliary Agenda) 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Open Convention Civic Center- Opportunities Suite Roll Call of Officers Rules Committee Committee Reports Nomination of Officers 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Men s Auxiliary Convention Meeting University A 12:00 Noon Recess 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM Caucuses Dist 1: Civic-Bell, Dist 2: University A, Dist 3: Front Desk Conference Room, Dist 4: Board Room, Dist 5: Civic-Alexander, Dist 6: University B, Dist 7: Civic- Weidner, Dist 8: Civic-Clarke-Edelbrock, Dist 9: Husky 5:30 6:40 PM Social Pool Atrium (Cash Bar) 7:00 PM Banquet Grand Ballroom Guest Speaker - TBA Master of Ceremony State Jr. Vice Commander Sunday, June 8, 2014: 7:30 AM 9:30 AM VFW Registration Main Lobby 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reconvene Convention Civic Center- Opportunities Suite Roll Call of Officers Committee Reports Election of Officers 8:30 11:30 PM Auxiliary Convention Session Grand Ballroom (See Auxiliary Agenda) 12:00 1:30 PM Joint Installation of Officers Grand Ballroom 1:00 2:00 PM Council of Administration Meeting to Follow Installation (New Members) - Civic Center- Opportunities Suite 1:45 PM Auxiliary Brief C of A Meeting Grand Ballroom General Orders 34 April 2014

35 Testimonial Dinner In Honor of Department of Minnesota Ladies Auxiliary VFW President Laurie A. Dale May 17, 2014 Treasure Island Resort & Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. Welch, MN Social Hour 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Program to Follow Choice of Grilled Rib Eye Steak or Semi-Boneless Roast ½ Chicken Room Reservations Ext. 0 Ask for VFW Ladies Rate- $119 night includes Valet Parking & $20 Slot Play X 2 40 rooms have been blocked first come first served Other rooms may be available in nearby Red Wing Dinner Reservations by May 8, 2014 Name (s): Total Number of Tickets: X $29 = $ Quantity of each..beef ( ) Chicken ( ) Please note special dietary requests along with your choice of Beef or Chicken Post #: Contact Phone Number: Mail Checks Payable to: Ladies Auxiliary #141 Carol Hegseth 1301 Mantorville Road Kenyon, MN General Orders 35 April 2014