DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS GENERAL ORDERS #1 JULY 2013 General Orders are to be read at each Post Meeting and placed on file 1) Having been elected State Commander and having been installed in office in accordance with the by-laws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, I hereby assume command of the Department of New Hampshire, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. 2) At the 93rd Annual State Convention of the Department of New Hampshire, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. held in Nashua, NH on June 7-9, 2013 the following officers were elected or appointed and duly installed and will be accorded the recognition due them: Commander James Golden Sr. Vice Mark McCabe Jr. Vice Lewis Chipola Quartermaster Greg Lynch Judge Advocate John Rubery Surgeon Gary Backus Chaplain Shannan Brown Past State Commander, Greg Lynch Inspector Dave Ouellette District #1Cmdr. Joe Clark District #2Cmdr. Darwin Beeman District #3Cmdr. Curry Lashua District #4Cmdr. Zeanas Morrison District #5Cmdr. Robert Brewster District #6Cmdr. John Kroehler, Jr. District #7Cmdr. Carl Starosciak 3) All previous appointments are hereby canceled and I declare them null and void. 4) The following appointments are hereby announced: Adjutant: Dana Hussey Chief of Staff: Paul Lloyd Service Officer: John Barrett Americanism: Jorg Dreusicke Buddy Poppy : Greg Lynch Comm. Activities: Joseph Clark Loyalty Day: Jorg Dreusicke Membership: Mark McCabe She Serves Chairman: Shannan Brown

Voice of Democracy/PP/ Teacher: Paul Chevalier Youth Activities: Travis Bill Grass Roots: Lewis Chipola Cancer Aid: Dana Hussey Empl./Pref. John Barrett Homeless Veterans: John Rubery Hospital: Gary Backus Historian Fred Harvey Legislative: Paul Chevalier M.O.C. Liaison: Dave Ouellette NH Veterans Home: Woody Freeman O.T.I.: Dana Hussey Publicity: Dana Hussey Safety: James Clemons Suicide Prevention: Gary Backus Student Veteran Liaison: Tim Searles State Color Guard: Contoocook Post 11490 Sergeant at Arms Mike Theroux Convention Committee: Chairman: Paul Lloyd State Commander s Testimonial: Dana Hussey VAVS Manchester: John Rubery VAVS White River: Dale Pierson Special Project / National Military Service All State Judges: Chairman: Greg Lynch John Calo Travis Bill Chris Pierce Mark McCabe State Trustees: Budget Committee: Chairman: 1. PSC: Greg Lynch 2. Commander: James Golden 3. Sr. Vice: Mark McCabe 4. Jr. Vice: Lew Chipola 5. PSC: Dan Greenlaw 6. PSC: Dana Hussey Deputy Inspectors: Done by District Commanders Eastern States Conference: Commander: Sr. Vice: Jr. Vice: Quartermaster James Golden Mark McCabe Lew Chipola Greg Lynch

Adjutant Dana Hussey Finance Committee: Chairman: Greg Lynch James Golden Mark McCabe Lew Chipola Paul Lloyd Dave Ouellette Dana Hussey John Kroehler, Jr. National Home: National Home: POW /MIA: Dana Hussey (Chairman) Lew Chipola (Co-Chairman) Mark McCabe Special Advisory Committee: Chairman: Dana Hussey Paul Chevalier Paul Lloyd Dan Greenlaw Fred Harvey Veterans Service Committee: Chairman: John Rubery Gary Backus John Calo Fred Harvey NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Paul Lloyd National Convention Hospitality Room: Chairman: Greg Lynch State Picnic Chairman: Dan Greenlaw National Military Service: Dana Hussey (UpLink, Unmet Needs and Military Assistance Programs) 5) MESSAGE FROM STATE COMMANDER JAMES GOLDEN: To the Members of the Department of New Hampshire and its Ladies and Men s Auxiliary, As I take over the reins of this Department as your newly elected Commander, I can only feel gratitude for the confidence and trust you have shown by electing me to this high office. I have big shoes to fill. Commander Lynch did an outstanding job and it was an honor to stand with him as we traveled throughout New England, and points beyond. From a very rocky start at our National Convention in Reno, where he suffered a heart attack, he demonstrated what resolve and a can do attitude can accomplish. I want to have a year as successful as my predecessor. I will ask this though. Just a little harder push, a little extra effort, and an earlier start on working membership. And remember, it does no good to recruit new members if they go out the back door and we don t retain them. Mentor the new member.

Call them. Ask them how are they doing. Offer them a ride to the Post Meeting. GET THEM INVOLVED. Let s make this Department 100% again. We CAN do it. Last, but not least, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Men s Auxiliary are an important part of the Department. Without them, are goals will be harder to reach. We are a family, and working together, we can accomplish fantastic things. Let s help each other to 100%. Until next time, I am Committed to serving our Nations Heroe s Jim Golden Commander 6)CLARIFICATION: For purposes of clarification, we do not operate as a men s organization or a ladies organization, but as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Ladies Auxiliary. 7) REQUEST FOR DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Request for a Department Representative for a special event, must be submitted in writing to the Department Adjutant, PO Box 6025, East Rochester, NH 03868-6025 or e-mail: stateheadquarters@nh.vfwwebmail.com 8) JOINT STATE OUTING 2013: The Annual Joint State Outing will be in Littleton at the Post Home July 6, 2013. There will be Karaoke on Friday night, Committee meetings, Council meetings and Picnic on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. For full details and Hotel information see attached flyer. Try to make hotel reservations early because it is a holiday week. 9) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION / OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL: The Council of Administration will be at the Littleton VFW Saturday July 6, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Committee meetings at 9:00 AM. State Outing starts at noon.the Officer Training for the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary will be Sunday July 7, 2013 at the Littleton VFW. Registration starts at 8:30AM and classes start at 9:00 AM. We are planning a full day of learning and information exchange. All District and Post Commanders and Quartermasters should attend and bring as many of your officers as are willing to attend. At this time there will be an update of the numerous changes to the Membership and Community Service Programs. There will also be a segment for Men s Auxiliary. Hope to see you there. Finance and Budget Committee meetings will be at 9:00 AM. on July 6,2013 Veterans Service Committees will be at 9:30 AM. on July 6, 2013 10) STATE COMMANDER S SPECIAL PROJECT: NATIONAL MILITARY SERVICE State Commander James Golden has chosen the National Military Service as his special project. It is the Commander s goal to raise as much money as possible this year in support of this worthwhile cause which is trying to help raise money in support of our veterans and active duty military. Please help the Commander in this worthy cause. 11) WEB MAIL AND ON LINE REPORTING: Web Mail and the on Line Reporting system was reset after State Convention. All Department Officers, District and Post Commanders, District and Post Adjutants, Quartermasters and Service Officers and Past Department Commanders have a Web Mail address. Please claim yours today!

WEB MAIL: District Commanders are: cdrdist your District number and nh.vfwwebmail.com, example: cdrdist1@nh.vfwwebmail.com Password is abc123 all lower case. You will be prompted to change your password. POST COMMANDERS: cdrpost your Post number and nh.vfwwebmail.com, example: cdrpost816@nh.vfwwebmail.com Password is abc123 all lower case. You will be prompted to change your password. QUARTERMASTER/ADJUTANT: Use qm or adj and follow instructions for Districts or Posts depending on your position. SERVICE OFFICERS: Use vso and follow instructions for Districts or Posts depending on your position. ON LINE REPORTING For On Line Reporting, go to www.nhvfw.org, click on tools, in the drop down On Line Reporting. Your sign on is your Post number and your password is abc123 all lower case, it will never change. Example: Sign On: 816 Password: abc123 Start reporting today 12) REGISTRATION VFW NATIONAL CONVENTION: In accordance with the requirements of Section 222 of the By-Laws, Posts are urged to complete and mail the registration forms and payment of delegate fees to National for the National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky July 20, - 24, 2013. 13) MISSING ELECTION REPORTS: MISSING NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATIONS: Posts that have not submitted their election report or convention registration fee to National are in violation of section 218 (a)(1)(i) of the Manual of Procedure. It is a simple matter for your post quartermaster to submit both on line and get instant confirmation through OMS. If anyone needs assistance please notify this office and it will be arranged. To delay could put your Charter in jeopardy. 14) MISSING, INCOMPLETE ELECTION FORMS AND MISSING REGISTRATIONS. On July 15 th 2012, suspension letters will be sent out to all posts that have not submitted their election report In accordance with section 218 (a)(1)(i) of the Manual of Procedure. Reminder, all Posts that have incomplete election reports(954), and have vacancies please refer to section 220 of the National By-Laws and attempt to elect at your next stated meeting. Posts that have not submitted election reports to National are: In District two: Plymouth Post 4483, Lebanon Post 9552, In District three: Albany Post 11557, District five: Bennington Post 8268, Fitzwilliam Post 10289. 15) VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AWARDS: Sr. Vice Commander in Chief Bill Thien has selected the Voice of Democracy theme for the 2013-2014 year. "The theme is: "Why I'm Optimistic About our Nation's Future" 16) PATRIOTS PEN AWARDS: Sr. Vice Commander in Chief Bill Thien has selected the Patriots Pen theme for the 2013-2014 year. The theme is: "What Patriotism Means to Me"

17) VOICE OF DEMOCRACY, PATRIOTS PEN & TEACHER AWARDS: Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen and Teachers awards will be done together this year. The Deadlines will be the same for all programs. Midnight, November 1, Entries to the Post* November 15, Completion of Post judging** December 6, Completion of District judging** January 15, District Participation Reports to Department Chairman** January 7, Completion of Department judging** January 15, Department winners to National* January 31, Department reports to National* *required deadlines **suggested deadlines Please forward any questions to Paul Chevalier/Penni Giles. 18) DEADLINE: The deadline for information going into the General Orders is the 20 th of each month. Send all requests to State Adjutant - Dana Hussey, PO Box 6025, East Rochester, NH 03868-6025. Adjutant contact info is: Phone: 603-335-5923, Fax: 603-335-5936, Cell: 603-557-6452 and E-mail: stateheadquarters@nh.vfwwebmail.com State Adjutant State Commander Dana Hussey James J. Golden "Committed to Serving Our Nations Heroes"

DEPARTMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. 2013-2014 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 6 C of A Meeting 9:00 AM / State Picnic Littleton VFW Post July 7 Joint VFW OTI / LAVFW Program Fair Littleton VFW July 20-24 National Convention, Louisville, Kentucky July 26 Korean Conflict Ends August 25-27 National President's Visit September 12-15 Commander-in-Chief's Homecoming Indianapolis, IN September 15 POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, Boscawen, NH September 21 National POW/MIA Day September 19-22 National President's Homecoming New Orleans, LA October 10-13 Jr. Vice Conference, Kansas City, MO October 19 Fall Conference/Program Review- 0900-1200 - Laconia VFW Post October 19 Council of Administration Meeting 2:00 PM - Laconia VFW October 28 Vicksburg, Mississippi (LAVFW) November 8-10 Eastern States Conference, Washington, DC November 11 Veterans Day, State Veterans Cemetery-Boscawen11AM Marine Corp December 1 VAVS Christmas Party, White River December 7 Pearl Harbor Day December 8 Christmas Party, NH Veterans Home December 15 VAVS Christmas Party, Manchester January 18 Council of Administration Meeting 10:00AM January 18 Scholastic Awards Banquet, January 27 Vietnam War Ends 1973 February 8-13 Ladies Auxiliary Mid-Year Conference February 15 Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, 1898 March 1-6 Voice of Democracy/Legislative Conference, Washington, DC March 1-6 Sr. Vice Conference, Washington, D.C. March 22 Council of Administration Meeting 10:00 AM Rochester VFW Post March 22 State Commander / President s Testimonial, American Legion Rochester, NH May 1 Loyalty Day, No Department Level Program, Post and District only May 8 V-E Day, 1945 May Jr. Vice Visit to National Home May 19 Armed Forces Day May 30 Memorial Day State Veterans Cemetery - Boscawen 11AM June 6 D-Day Allied Invasion of Europe, 1944 June 7-9 State Convention, Attitash, Bartlett June 14 Flag Day July 19-23 St. Louis, Missouri "Committed to Serving Our Nation's Heroes" America: Freedom's Refuge; Veterans: Freedom's Defenders

DEPARTMENT OF NH V.F.W. ANNUAL PICNIC AT LITTLETON VFW POST 816 Friday July 5, 2013 at Post Home 8-11 PM in Canteen Karaoke Saturday July 6, 2013 Committee Meetings at 9:00 AM C of A at 10:00AM in Pavilion, Ladies meeting upstairs hall 12 til 2pm Lunch- Pulled Pork sandwiches,hot dogs, Italian sausage w/peppers and onions and coleslaw. 4-6PM dinner - Bar-B-Q (bone in) Chicken Breast, Corn on Cob, Potato Salad, Pork Spare Ribs and Watermelon Corn-on-the-Cob Donation $25.00 Per Person includes 3 drink chips. Tickets will be handed out on the day of the Picnic. (Saturday evening Live Band to be announced) Make checks payable to Little VFW Post 816 and mail to Dan Green Law, PO Box 157, Bethlehem, NH 03574 ( indicate whose name to hold tickets in) Sunday July 7, 2013 Breakfast at the Post 8-12 $6.00 Per Person Suggested Hotels: Make reservations early as this is a Holiday weekend. 1) Exit 41 Travelers Inn, 603-259-3085, 1/4 mile to VFW. Rate $80.70 2. Eastgate (does not reopen until April 1st.) 603-444-3971**Dogs Allowed 1/4 mile to VFW (rate not available at this time) 3)Littleton Motel: 603-444-570 Main St. Littleton, across from Littleton Diner, Rates from $68.00 4) Thayers Hotel: 603-444-6469, Rates from $89.00 Suites available**dogs allowed, Main St. Littleton 5) Mapleleaf Motel: 603-444-5105, Rates from $65.00** Dogs Allowed talk to owner, West Main St. Littleton

Come join the John H. Hargreaves Pelham Memorial Post 10722 Celebrate its 30 th Anniversary! Where: Held at the Hudson VFW Post, 15 Bockes Road, Hudson Date: August 3 rd, 2013 Time: Dinner: Price: RSVP: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Social Hour @ 4:00 - Dinner @ 5:00 Presentations, DJ, Music and Dancing to follow Full three course buffet meal includes: Salad, Turkey or Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable and Deserts. Cash Bar. Tickets are $18.00 per person, please reserve no later than July 31 st. Full table reservations available. Sorry, no tickets at the door. Please contact Dot/Gene Carter at Tel: 603-635-7863 or dac.epc@myfairpoint.net Door prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawing. Casual Attire! For fun, bring a photo of yourself from 30 years ago! We ll create a collage for viewing! Proceeds will benefit the Department Commander s and President s Special Projects This will be a FUN and meaningful evening, please come help us celebrate this milestone.