Commander March 1, 2016

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1 Commander March 1, 2016 General Orders # Series, published monthly by the VFW Department of Idaho. To be read at regular Post meetings, and placed in file for future reference. 1. Information about the Wild & Wet 84 th Idaho State VFW Convention is included with these General Orders. Get your reservations early and join us for some fantastic fun on June 11 th. I expect good attendance this year, as the convention is in the middle of the state. 2. District Elections will be happening soon. District Commanders; please be advised that the voting strength for your District Convention is defined in Sec. 421 of the National By- Laws. Not everyone in attendance may be entitled to vote. Please ensure you understand this section thoroughly of the 49 Posts in Idaho are at or above 100% in membership. Congratulations to these Post Commanders and their membership teams. 4. IAW Sec. 218 of the Manual of Procedure, The Adjutant shall maintain a copy of the original application of every member admitted to the Post. This shall include any member who transfers from another Post. 5. Post Officer nominations will be opened in March and elections will be held in April. Just a reminder, Posts need only elect the following positions IAW Sec. 217 of the Manual of Procedure: a. Commander b. Sr. Vice Commander c. Jr. Vice Commander d. Quartermaster e. Chaplain f. Trustee(s) 6. Commanders: Is your Post on track to being All-State. Refer to the All-State SOP for guidance and ensure you are recommended by your District Commander.

2 7. Student Veterans of America: If your Post has had any interaction with the SVA, please report the details to Dept. Headquarters so we can track them. This is one of the requirements for becoming an All American Department. 8. I wish to thank all members of the Idaho Veterans of Foreign Wars that contribute to making us a successful and strong organization. You know who you are! ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION. VETERANS By order of the Commander Attested to: Rick W. Johnson Commander Thomas E. Black Adjutant/Quartermaster Adjutant/Quartermaster March 1, Comrades, you are reminded that Post audits are due to the Department Headquarters by the end of the month following the end of the quarter (31 January). Please remember that neither the Commander or Quartermaster can sign the Trustee line, only the elected Trustees. If the Trustees do not attend the meeting of your audit, you can have that Trustee sign the audit at another time. You can avoid your Post appearing on the late audit report if you call or me and make me aware. I look forward to seeing everyone in Lewiston for the Wet & Wild State Convention in June, all forms are included in these General Orders. Order poppies early in anticipation of Memorial Day. Remember the cost of poppies is $60 per 500 or $120 per Please use the poppy order form that is attached. Please remember that I am always willing to assist anyone with anything needed. I am available at the other end of an or phone call. Yours in True Comradeship, Tom Black 2. The following need to send missing Audit Reports to Dept. Quartermaster: 3 rd Quarter through December 31 st Reports: Posts 1675, 2905, 10300, 4900, 6232, 3465, 4000 (all three) 2974, 10323, 1004, 2146, The following need to send missing Bonds to Dept. Quartermaster: 3886, 4000

3 3. Directory Changes a. Payette Post 2738 has several new officers: Quartermaster: Jim D. Oberg, PO Box 726, Payette 83661, Phone: , Adjutant: William C. Weaver, Hollow Road, Caldwell 83607, Phone: , Service Officer: Evan W. Byler, 3828 Apache Way, New Plymouth, Phone: , b. Meridian Post 4000 has a new Quartermaster: Gregory a. Heller, 4275 N. Rhodes Ave, Meridian 83646, Phone: , ggsh1221@msn.com 4. District Meetings in March. District 1 March 19 Noon Post 2909, 113 Larch, Priest River District 7 March 5 Noon Post 9443, Blackfoot 5. Our Sympathies to Department Judge Advocate/Membership Chairman Denny Croner on the passing of his wife Penny this morning. 5. Please note the General Orders will not be posted on the Department website in March until Monday March 7 th because State Commander/Webmaster Rick Johnson will be in Washington DC for the Legislative Conference this week. 7. Makayla Jackaway, sponsored by Post 9036 and District 4 has been named a winner in the 2016 National Patriot s Pen Contest and recipient of the 34th place $500 scholarship. She will receive her award at the District 4 meeting in April. 8. Comrade of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards: Posts should begin thinking about nominations for Comrade of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement awards. Nominations may be sent to Department Headquarters. They will be held and given to the award committees at Convention. 9. Posts should have received their Election Report packets from National by now. If you do not have it, please contact Department Headquarters. Also, please send those reports in a timely manner to National and to Department Headquarters. We depend on them to complete the Department Officers Directory in a timely manner. 10. VFW 116th NATIONAL CONVENTION ~ Charlotte, NC July 23 27, The Department of Idaho will be lodged in the Charlotte Marriott City Center.. The other Convention hotels are Westin, Le Meridien, Hilton, Omni Charlotte, Hampton In Uptown, and the Holiday Inn. The special convention rates (shown below) are available until June 12 or until our block of rooms sells out. If the blocks sell out, reservations will be on an availability basis. Rooms/suites are on a first-come, first serve basis. Please encourage early reservations. Rates for Single/Double are $150 per night and the tax is: 15.25% Please fill out the housing form with these General Orders and FAX to or make your reservation via Internet at You may also mail the form to Visit Charlotte Housing, 500 S. College St., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC The VFW website also has other registration information and a tentative schedule of events for the Convention. 11. Department State Convention Forms at included with these General Orders. Please note the deadlines and the fact that NO meal tickets will be sold at the Convention. 12. Posts Delegate Fee Schedule is attached and will be revised each month until June.

4 13. Membership Corner Comrades: We all know recruiting new members and keeping those members we have on the payroll is an on-going process that will allow us to complete our mission. Our system to provide competition and rewards for excellence in production may not be the best, but it is what we have to work with until new ideas are invented. We also know that having a strong Post and Auxiliary can only happen when we enlist new members and listen to what they think might make our organization better. Posts & Auxiliaries may want to take a look at how often, and the methods we use, to communicate with our members. Do we call those without just to see how they are doing? Do we have up to date and phone numbers? Do we hold our meetings at a time and day of the week that accommodates the majority? Sometimes it is the little things that matter and serve to increase the overall morale of our team. As the Department Membership Chairman, I use the Member Statistics provided daily by our National HQ as a thermometer of how we are doing compared with our State and Department colleagues. I also look closely at how each Post is performing production wise. Is this a perfect tool, no, but often reflects Red Flags where a Post may need some help. I suspect our National membership gurus do the same! As I recall, Idaho finished #3 in the Nation last year and our reward was getting premier seating at the National Convention. The real benefit, in my view, as being one of the best of the best, we were able to do more for our members. We are currently ranked #37 out of 54 Departments with our production % compared to the National percentage of Are we in trouble, is National hollering at the Commander, no, but I know we are better than average. We can do better, but we have to do some work, and working together without petty personnel issues is the key. On the flip side, the number One Department last year is currently competing for the Last Place Champion Award, so things ain t all bad!!! As always, if you need help or have a better idea our Membership Office is open 24/7 at or d69croner@aol.com In Comradeship, Denny Croner, CNR March. Review state incorporation paperwork for your post. You should get a card from the Secretary of State that must be signed and filled out and returned no later than 60 days from the date on the card.. Scout of the year nomination should be at the Department of Idaho HQ by April 1 st.. Posts need monthly Audit Reports.. Posts need monthly Community Activity Reports sent to the JVC by the 26 th of the month.. Posts need to continue working membership daily.. Remember to check your State income tax form for the Veterans Support Fund.. Order Buddy Poppies for Memorial Day.. Posts who have adopted Guard units, your quarterly Adopt-a-Unit reports are due to National Adopt-a-Unit program manager.. Teacher of the Year nominations should have been forwarded to District by March 1 st.

5 IDAHO VFW MEMBERSHIP REPORT PERCENT AS OF 91.65% LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CONT TOTAL 889 Coeur d'alene % Spirit Lake % Osburn % Sandpoint % Priest River % Post Falls % Bonners Ferry % Clark Fork % Dist #1 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers. LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL 2905 Moscow % Orofino % Grangeville % Kendrick % Cottonwood % Kamiah % Elk City % Lewiston % Potlatch % Dist #2 TOT % AREA 1 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers. LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL 2738 Payette % Emmett % Midvale % New Plymouth % Wilder % Dist 4 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers. LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL 63 Boise % Idaho City % Boise % Nampa % Caldwell % Meridian % Mt. Home % Kuna % Dist 5 TOT % AREA 2 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers.

6 LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL 2136 Twin Falls % Wendell % Jerome % Burley % Gooding % Buhl % Glenns Ferry % Dist 6 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers. LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL 735 Pocatello % Montpelier % Soda Springs % Blackfoot % Preston % 9 11 Dist 7 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers. LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL 1004 Rigby % Idaho Falls % Rexburg % Salmon % Arco % Mud Lake % Saint Anthony % Dist 8 TOT % AREA 3 TOT % Note: The N/R LM numbers are for information only. They have already been added to the above numbers. LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL PERCENT FOR 100% FOR 105% AT LARGE % LOCATION N/R LM LIFE NEW R-NEW CON'T TOTAL STATE JOHNSON % AREA 1 JOHNSON % AREA 2 THOMAS % AREA 3 NEAL % DIST 1 Beeler % DIST 2 Davis % DIST 4 Benda % DIST 5 Rutter % DIST 6 Fike % DIST 7 Woolsey % DIST 8 Hinseth %

7 VFW Department of Idaho Community Service Report February 2016 Total Activities # Members # Hrs # Miles Total Monies Donated Div # Post # Location DISTRICT ONE Coeur d'alene $8, Spirit Lake $ Osburn $8, Sandpoint $9, Priest River $ Post Falls $7, Bonners Ferry $6, Clark Fork $12, TOTALS $54, DISTRICT TWO Moscow $5, Orofino $10, Grangeville $ Kendrick $ Cottonwood $1, Kamiah $ Elk City $1, Lewiston $5, Potlatch $4, TOTALS $30, DISTRICT FOUR Payette $ Emmett $ Midvale $ New Plymouth $5, Wilder $0.00 TOTALS $7, DISTRICT FIVE 1 63 Boise $24, Idaho City $3, Boise $30, Nampa $2, Caldwell $ Meridian $ Mt. Home AFB $ Kuna $1, TOTALS $62, Page 1 Date Printed 2/28/2016

8 VFW Department of Idaho Community Service Report February 2016 Total Activities # Members # Hrs # Miles Total Monies Donated Cat # Post # Location DISTRICT SIX Twin Falls $8, Wendell $ Jerome $3, Burley $ Gooding $ Buhl $6, Glenns Ferry $10, TOTALS $30, DISTRICT SEVEN Pocatello $1, Montpelier $ Soda Springs $1, Blackfoot $ Preston $ TOTALS $3, DISTRICT EIGHT Rigby $ Idaho Falls $7, Rexburg $1, Salmon $1, Arco $1, Mud Lake $ St. Anthony $1, TOTALS $13, DEPT TOTALS $202, Activities to be reported: Community Activities can fall in several categories, including community involvement, cooperation with other organizations, aid to others, school; and church assistance, safety, Americanism, and youth activities. The reporting date deadline to be included in the next General Orders is the 26th day of each month. Standardized forms are located on the state website under Department >"forms & reports" Post Comanders and activity chairperson, you have Four Months left on this year to report activities. Being active in your community makes for a better post. Please send your reports even if they are late. I will get them entered. Thanks for all you do. Dan Neal Jr. Vice Commander Community Activities Chairman dneal501@yahoo.com Page 2 Date Printed 2/28/2016

9 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO BUDDY POPPY ORDER FORM DATE: SEND TO: STREET ADDRESS: POST NO. (No Post Office Box Numbers please) CITY, STATE, ZIP: NUMBER OF POPPIES (MULTIPLES OF 500 ONLY): NEEDED BY DATE: COST OF $60.00 per 500 or $ Per Thousand: AMOUNT ENCLOSED : NOTE: POPPY SUPPLIES SUCH AS ARM BANDS, CAPS AND BUDDY POPPY CANISTERS ARE NOW ORDERED THROUGH THE VFW EMBLEM & SUPPLY CATALOG AT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. PLEASE SEE THE EMBLEM & SUPPLY CATALOG FOR DETAILS. Quartermaster Post No Post Commander, Approved SEND ONE COPY OF THIS COMPLETED ORDER TO DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, 1425 S. ROOSEVELT, BOISE, ID KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR POST RECORDS. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO VFW.

10 DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND ITS AUXILIARY 84 th STATE CONVENTION June 12-16, 2016 RED LION HOTEL ST STREET LEWISTON, IDAHO CONVENTION REGISTRATION PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, SO THAT YOUR NAME TAG IS CORRECT Name: Post District Office Held Name: Aux. District Office Held Address: City Phone If you are attending meetings only, complete the above and return this portion to register. For registration, meal selection and payment send entire form. Anyone with food allergies please let Susan know in advance so a list of those can be given to the Red Lion. MEALS Monday, June 13, 2016, 7:00 PM Western BBQ Buffet: X $30.00/person. Total: $ BUFFET: BBQ Chicken, Beef Brisket, Cole Slaw, Rustic Potato Salad, Seasonal Roasted Vegetables, Chef s Choice Dessert, Lemonade and Water. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 7:00 PM Awards/Banquet: X $30.00/person. Total: $ Please choose one/person: London Broil Salmon 1) Sliced London Broil with Demi-glace 2) Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon Garden Salad, Garlic mashed potatoes, Sautéed Vegetables, Fresh Baked Rolls, Chef s Choice Dessert, Coffee, Hot Tea(upon request), and Water Past Department President Breakfast: $15.00/person Total $ Past Department Commanders Luncheon $15.00/person Total: $ Joint PSC/PDP Luncheon: $15.00/person Total: $ New President s Breakfast: $15.00/person Total: $ New Commander s Breakfast: $15.00/person Total: $ Total: $ Make checks payable to VFW Convention Fund Remit no later than May 23, NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONVENTION. Mail Form and Check to: Department of Idaho VFW 1425 S. Roosevelt Street, Boise, ID 83705

11 DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary 84 th State Convention June 12 16, 2016 RED LION HOTEL, LEWISTON, IDAHO Cost of Program Book Advertisements Deadline for purchasing advertisement space in the Program Book is May 12, Inside Front, Inside Rear Cover, and Back Cover Full Page ½ page ¼ page Business card Photos add scanning charge 5.00 Political Ads VFW Only Advertisements must be print-ready when submitted. Make checks payable to: VFW Post Idaho State Convention Fund Send payment and advertisement copy to: VFW Convention Book CAPT Douglas Welch, USN (Ret) th Street Lewiston, ID vfwconventionbook@gmail.com HOTEL INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT CONVENTION June 12 16, 2015 RED LION HOTEL st STREET, LEWISTON, IDAHO Make your own room reservation by calling Red Lion Hotel at (208) Beginning March 1, 2016 For overnight accommodation, a guest room block has been reserved at the Red Lion Hotel. The Red Lion offers two restaurants, onsite brewery, a lounge, outdoor pool, 24- hour business center, fitness center, and complimentary wireless internet service. For reservations, please call (208) and mention the VFW Convention. A guest room block is being held until May 22, Reservations may continue to be made after this date on a space available basis. The group name must be mentioned to receive the special rate of $85.00 plus taxes effective Friday 10 t h to Thursday 16 t h of June Make your reservations directly with the hotel as the travel websites and online reservations will not have information regarding our group.

12 DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS and its AUXILIARY 84 TH STATE CONVENTION June 12 15, 2015 Red Lion Hotel, Lewiston, ID TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 Time Location Jet Boat Excursion 9:30AM-4:30 PM Snake River Adventures Red Solo Cup Wild Beach Bash BBQ 5:30-8:00 PM Hells Gate State Park SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 Registration and Credentials 1:00-5:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Foyer Auxiliary Floor Practice 2:00-3:30 PM Port 3 Department Council of Administration Meeting 3:00 PM Port 4 Auxiliary Council of Administration Meeting 3:30 PM Port 3 Joint Memorial Practice 5:00 PM Port 4 Hospitality Room 6:00 PM Room 120 Patriotic Presentation- I See America - Faith, Family, Freedom by Sandy Riggers 7:00 PM Port 4 MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 Past Department Presidents Breakfast 7:15 AM Potlatch Registration and Credentials 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Foyer Joint Opening Ceremony 9:00 AM Ports 3 & 4 Joint Memorial Service 11:00 AM Ports 3 & 4 Past State Commanders Luncheon 12:00 NOON Potlatch Auxiliary General Session 1:30-4:30 PM Port 3 Department General Session/Training Session 1:30-4:30 PM Port 4 No-Host Social Hour 6:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Western BBQ & Fund Raiser 7:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Hospitality Room Following BBQ Room 120 TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2016 Registration and Credentials 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Foyer General Sessions VFW & Auxiliary 9:00 AM- NOON Ports 3 & 4 Joint PDC and PDP Luncheon 12:00 Clearwater Room Department General Session 1:30 3:30 PM Port 4 Auxiliary General Session 1:30 4:30PM Port 3 No- Host Social Hour 6:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Awards Banquet 7:00 PM Warrior Ballroom Hospitality Room Following Banquet Room 120 WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 2016 New President s Breakfast 7:00 AM Les Schwab New Commander s Breakfast 7:00 AM Potlatch Credentials 8:00 AM Ballroom Foyer General Sessions and Elections 9:00 AM Ports 3 & 4 VFW & Auxiliary: Installation of Officers Following Elections Ports 3 & 4 Council Meetings Following installation Ports 3 & 4 New Commander and President s Reception After Council Meetings ~ Clearwater Room

13 It s going to be Wild & Wet! Join us on this Wild Ride up the Snake River! This 1/2 day Jet Boat ride will take you 66 miles from Lewiston, up the mighty Snake River to Dug Bar, the historic location where Chief Joseph led his people from Oregon, across the Snake River, to Idaho. The Chief was leading his people to the Lapwai Indian Reservation per orders of the U.S. Army. The events before and after this crossing led to numerous battles and one of the greatest retreats in military history. BBQ Lunch included at Garden Creek Ranch. The Commander will bring coolers with refreshing beverages. You can also BYO. *NO GLASS CONTAINERS* When: Saturday, June 11 th, :30am to 4:30pm Where: Snake River Adventures, 4832 Hells Gate Road Cost: $ per person Send your check to: David Jacks Sr th Ave. Lewiston, ID Get a preview at

14 DEPARTMENT OF IDAHO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS and its AUXILIARY 84th STATE CONVENTION JUNE 12-16, 2016 Pre-Convention Wild Beach Bash Fun F June 11, :30 to 8:00 Hells Gate State Park LEWISTON, IDAHO Cost of Red Solo Cup Wild Beach Bash BBQ is $15.00 per person and $5 parking pass per vehicle for Hells Gate Park (If you are staying at Hells Gate State Park Campground $5 is not applicable.). The Bash includes: Assortment of Meats Diverse Summer Side dishes Strawberry Shortcake w/ a lil whip Tasty Non-alcoholic drinks ( lil umbrellas included) Red Solo Cup Suggested items for participants to bring: Lawn Chairs Best Hawaiian shirt Adult Beverages of choice Deadline for sign up to participate in the Red Solo Cup Wild Beach Bash BBQ is May 31, 2016 Make checks payable to: VFW Post Idaho State Convention Fund Send RSVP and payments to: VFW Post Idaho State Convention Fund Sheila Kopczynski, Quarter Master th Avenue Lewiston, ID E- skopczynski63@gmail.com

15 117 th VFW National Convention 2016 July 23-27, 2016 Charlotte, NC Official Hotel Reservation Form INSTRUCTIONS Reservations can be made in one of the following ways: INTERNET: Visit the VFW web site at TELEPHONE: Toll-free in US: International: :30AM to 9:00PM EST, M-F FAX: MAIL: Visit Charlotte Housing 500 S. College St., Suite 300 Charlotte, NC CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS, INQUIRIES vfw@visitcharlotte.com Changes, cancellations, inquiries only. Do not send housing forms/credit card info by . DEADLINE Reservations must be made by phone, fax, mail or internet by Monday, June 13, Reservations received after this date will be subject to space and rate availability. CONFIRMATIONS Visit Charlotte will send an confirmation of your reservation. Please review all information for accuracy. If you do not receive a confirmation or have questions, contact Visit Charlotte Housing by or phone.your hotel will also send an official confirmation by July 4, TAX RATE and REQUESTS All rates are per room and are subject to a combined hotel occupancy and sales tax of 15.25%. While special requests cannot be guaranteed; hotels will do their best to honor requests. Hotels will assign specific rooms upon check-in, based on availability. ROOM DEPOSIT REQUIRED: Reservations will not be accepted without a deposit. Room Deposits will be accepted in the form of a valid credit card (preferred) with signature authorizing the credit card guarantee to be charged for the deposit. If the charge to the credit card is denied, we reserve the right to release your reservation. Room Deposits will be accepted by check made payable to Visit Charlotte in the amount of $ unitil June 13, CANCELLATION POLICY 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. GUEST INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT) FOR BEST AVAILABILITY, AND IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION, MAKE YOUR RESERVATION VIA INTERNET ( OR BY PHONE AT ; International: 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: NOTE: All hotels are non-smoking properties. All have designated outdoor smoking areas. 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 made payable to Visit Charlotte must be mailed with a completed housing form. Visa American Express Discover MasterCard Card Number Exp. Date Name on Credit Card Address,City, State, Zip Cardholder s Signature* * I hearby authorize the participating hotel to charge a deposit of $ to my credit card on or after June 13, 2016 and authorize the participating hotel keep one nights room and tax charge if I fail to cancel my reservation 72 hours prior to my arrival date. Check deposit of $ enclosed and made payable to Visit Charlotte Housing. Mail check with completed housing form to: Visit Charlotte Housing, 500 S. College St., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC Must be received no later than June 13, 2016.