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Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 5864 – May 2016 Newsletter

"It’s not the dues you pay to be a member, it’s the price you paid to be eligible!”

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Plan to help veterans by volunteering for a few hours

VFW needs volunteers for Poppy drive May 28

The Saturday, May 28 Poppy drive for Greenwood VFW Post 5864 needs 35 to 40 volunteers for the day. One hundred (100%) percent of the money collected will be go into the Post's Relief Fund which helps all veterans with an honorable discharge and their families. Anyone interested in donating to the Relief Fund can do so by simply mailing a check to the Post and put Relief Fund in the memo area. Greenwood VFW Post 5864 had a record 38 total volunteers for the Poppy Drive held last Nov. 7 and Nov. 11. One member, Darrold Rodda, participated in the Poppy Drive on both days. G.K. Puckett, the Post’s Poppy Chairman remarked, “I was extremely impressed that we had 38 volunteers last year and I truly appreciate all of their efforts. This is really a tremendous thing to volunteer to help get donations which will be used for veterans and their families.” Puckett has placed a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board across from the ATM. Please consider helping with this project. Commander Steve Milbourn stated, “This is one of the VFW’s core programs and was started in 1922. It is a great feeling helping those veterans that are in desperate need.” If you can’t stand, you are welcome to bring a lawn chair or something similar. The requirement to receive aid is the individual must show a DD-214 or a document showing that they served and were honorably discharged. The Relief Fund is to help veterans and/or their families in emergency type situations. Call Steve Milbourn for info at 317-525-7291 or e-mail him at [email protected].

Ralph D. Napier Scholarship applications available

Greenwood VFW Post 5864, in order to assist a deserving young man or woman pursue their education after high school, will award a graduate of the class of 2016 from an accredited Indiana high school the sum of $1,000, to be applied as the recipient wishes to the cost associated with continuing education at any technical school or degree granting college or university within the U.S. The scholarship will be paid in two equal amounts, one payment per semester. The applicant must be a resident of Indiana who is currently a senior in high school in the class of 2016 or enrolling in an accredited university or college. The applicant must be the child, stepchild, grandchild or step-grandchild sponsored by a member in good standing of VFW 5864. If the sponsor is deceased, he or she must have been a member in good standing in VFW Post 5864 at the time of death. Full rules and the Application forms are available at the Post or on the VFW’s web-site, greenwoodvfw.com. Applications must be delivered to the VFW Post 5864 by May 31, 2016.

Free Notary Service to Veterans and Auxiliary Members of

VFW Post 5864 – Contact Steve Milbourn – 317-525-7291

mailto:[email protected]

2 -- May 2016 Newsletter – Greenwood VFW Post 5864

Message from the Commander . . .

VFW, Auxiliary and Men’s Auxiliary Members: Our elections are over. The VFW officers for 2016-2017 will be getting prepared to assume their positions as of the end of the day on June 18, 2016 and have the greatest year we have ever had at Greenwood VFW Post 5864. Following are the positions and the individual who was elected to the position shown: Commander…………………….…….. Steve Milbourn Sr. Vice Commander………………… George Wallace Jr. Vice Commander…………………. Sherri Jones Quartermaster………………………… Mike Tomes Chaplain……………………………….. Bob Jennett 3 Yr. House Committee……………… G. K. Puckett Commander Steve Milbourn

3 Yr. Trustee………………………….. Ed Dunham Please support these incoming officers. We truly wish to thank all those who participated in the election process, Help us make a difference by helping when you can. Steve Milbourn Commander Greenwood VFW Post 5864 [email protected]

317-525-7291



GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT. PRESENTS CERTIFICATE -- Roberta Arthur, Auxiliary President, second from right, accepted a Certificate of Appreciation from Chief of Police John Laut in recognition of the Auxiliary's (former Ladies Auxiliary) purchase of a bullet-proof vest for the Greenwood Police Dept. Also on hand for the event was Cindy Coram and Linda Kessinger. At right is Phyllis Tuttle. __________________________________________________________________________

Greenwood VFW Bingo forging ahead for new year

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 is looking for a new chairman and leader for our weekly Bingo games. Bill Clark, our current Bingo chairman, will be leaving the position effective May 1, 2016. Bill works at the Indianapolis 500 during the month of May each year and has decided to step down after many years of overseeing the weekly event

Please contact Steve Milbourn, Commander at 317-525-7291 or e-mail him at [email protected] for further information. The position is a non-paid volunteer position. The Indiana Gaming Commission forbids any entity holding a Bingo License to pay individuals for working at the Bingo games. VFW’s weekly Bingo games continue to grow at the Post. However, there continues to be a need for additional workers in order to keep things flowing and keep the attendance up. In recent weeks, we have hosted as many as 75 or more participants. Bingo begins each Wednesday with an “Early Bird” game at

6:30 p.m. Bingo is open to the public and provides a good time out for the evening. If you are interested in helping, please contact Steve Milbourn to get signed up! The Post’s Bingo Gaming License number is 138686.

VFW to visit Domiciliary May 12 to aid veterans

Summer donations are needed for the VA Domiciliary. Please bring these items to the VFW by Tuesday, May 10 in order for everything to get organized for the visit on Thursday, May 12. Please contact the Post at 317-888-2488 for any donations. The Domiciliary is located in downtown Indianapolis at 725 N.

Pennsylvania St. and houses both men and women veterans who are homeless and in need. The Domiciliary actively encourages them to find work and improve their particular situation. This event is monthly on the second Thursday and help is always needed. Folks planning on going to the Domiciliary should be at the Post around 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 12.



Saturday breakfast to continue thru the summer

Breakfast at VFW Post 5864 will continue through the summer on each Saturday morning. In years past, around May 1, breakfast was stopped and then picked back up in September or early October. The theory of keeping breakfast ongoing is that people have to eat breakfast anyway and we might just as well be open. Some adjustments have been made to the menu. A breakfast consisting of two (2) eggs, two (2) slices of bacon, one (1) biscuit and sausage gravy, potatoes, toast or biscuit and coffee or soft drink will cost $7. Sides, some of which have previously been included in the entire breakfast will cost: milk, $1 each; three (3) small Pancakes, $2; two (2) eggs, $2; two (2) Strips of Bacon, $2; and Sausage Gravy and Biscuit, $2. Western, and Mushroom and Cheese Omelets are available for $7 and includes your choice of white, wheat or rye toast, coffee or soft drink.

VFW 5864 to host Grilled Chicken Friday, June 3

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 will host a grilled chicken breast dinner on Friday, June 3. The cost is $11. The meal includes grilled chicken breast, baked potato, vegetable medley, salad, roll and butter. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event. The Post is located at 333 S. Washington St., Greenwood. Plan to stop by and enjoy a delicious meal and wholesome laughter in a non-smoking atmosphere with comfortable seating. If you have any questions, please call 317-888-2488.

Greenwood VFW 5864 hours of operation posted

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 is open six days a week – Monday thru Saturday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Closing hours on Friday and Saturday are extended depending on the amount of members at the Post. Individuals who are not members of a VFW or one of their Auxiliary’s are welcome to stop in and visit us. Those people should sign in as a guest and write down their sponsor. Most holidays the Post is closed but you are welcome to call 317-888-2488 to make sure the Post is open. Closures are generally posted in our monthly newsletters.

Bar-B-Q Pork Ribs -- $11

Friday, May 6 and Friday, June 10

from 6 to 8 p.m.

Includes a baked potato, green beans, salad, roll and butter


Project Hannah 3-month goal reaches $9,381

Project Hannah has collected over $9,381 to assist the Deskin's Family raise funds to install a new handicap ADA (American Disability Act) compliant shower room for 12-year-old Hannah Fults who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. The three-month “Go Fund Me” account brought in $9,381. A total of approximately $7,000 was needed to complete the total remodel-ing of the bathroom. The family’s current facilities were not conducive to Hannah's need for special apparatuses in the restroom and shower area and these areas have fallen into some disarray. This project was a joint community service project between the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6978 in New Whiteland, IN and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5864 in Greenwood, IN. Christopher Baldwin, VFW Post 6978 Commander remarked, “We are extremely grateful that the goal was reached. This has been terrific project for the membership of both VFW’s and our local community members throughout Johnson County to become involved in this worthwhile endeavor.”

Steve Milbourn, VFW Post 5864 Commander stated, “Families like these have such a struggle every day and it is very important for organizations like ours to assist them in their time of need”. Many of the gifts were small but every penny counted.

Auxiliary continues to help the Domiciliary, HVAF

The Auxiliary is continuing to collect items for both the Domiciliary and the HVAF program. Please bring any donations of canned goods, toiletries (alcohol-free), and clothing (men's and women's) to the Post during our meetings or as arranged with Cindy Coram. The veterans we serve will be gearing up for summer and are in need of those items use for that time of year.

Banquet Room, Shelter House available for rent

The VFW’s Banquet Room and Shelter House are both available for rental throughout the year. The Shelter House is typically rented in the summer and fall for outdoor events, etc. the Banquet Room seats approximately 140 people, has a separate bar area, separate entrances and exits, and two adjoining restrooms. There is plenty of parking and on-site management. The building is air conditioned and heated and is a non-smoking facility. Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages are available. You are also welcome to go to the VFW’s web-site at greenwoodvfw.com and review the information concerning renting the Banquet Room or Shelter House. To check the availability of a specific date or make an appointment to look at the

Banquet Room or Shelter House, please call the Greenwood VFW at 317-888-2488.

News and photo submission policy announced

Members of the VFW and both Auxiliaries are encouraged to submit news articles and photos to be published in the monthly newsletter. Auxiliary members (formerly Ladies Auxiliary) should contact Bethany Nine-Lawson via e-mail at [email protected], or by dropping off the information at the Post addressed to her. All other news and photos can be e-mailed to Steve Milbourn. Information can also be dropped off at the VFW and given to the bartender on duty. It is important that you place your name and phone number on the item in case there are any questions. Please ensure that names are legible. Your article may be edited for clarity. All photos must have the following information with it: what, when, where, and why the picture was taken, and who is in the picture. Photographs without captions may not be used. Please submit all articles by the 15th of each month for the next month’s publication. The VFW’s Editor is Steve Milbourn, 317-525-7291 or [email protected].



VFW, Auxiliary meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday

The VFW and VFW Auxiliary (formerly Ladies Auxiliary) meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. The VFW meets in the canteen and the Auxiliary meets in the Banquet Room. Members are encouraged to attend.

VFW Men’s Auxiliary meet 2nd Tuesday

The VFW Men’s Auxiliary meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

VFW hosts Healing Touch at 2 p.m., Monday, May 9

Healing Touch providers will make their monthly appearance at the VFW on Monday, May 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The program was held at Camp Atterbury before the U.S. Army began to reduce the number of soldiers stationed there. The VA Hospital in Indianapolis has referred veterans who suffer from PTSD and other mental, physical and emotional issues to the Healing Touch Providers. This is a free service to current and former military and civilian first responders. Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing, energy therapy. Gentle touch assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. Kathy Kuhn, Mary Covert and Tamra Bissett are the primary providers. Additional sessions are available at a cost and you are welcome to talk to the ladies on Monday, May 9. They will have flyers and other information explaining their program. You may enter through the Banquet door where a banner will be posted.

Country Fried Steak Dinner at VFW on May 13

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 will host a Country Fried Steak dinner on Friday, May 13. The cost is $11. The meal includes grilled Country Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll and butter. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event. The Post is located at 333 S. Washington St., Greenwood. Plan to stop by and enjoy a delicious meal and wholesome laughter in a non-smoking atmosphere with comfortable seating. If you have any questions, please call 317-888-2488.

VFW Post 5864 to host Roast Pork Dinner May 20

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 will host a Roast Pork dinner on Friday, May 20. The cost is $11. The meal includes Roast Pork, baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll and butter. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event. The Post is located at 333 S. Washington St.,

Greenwood. Plan to stop by and enjoy a delicious meal and wholesome laughter in a non-smoking atmosphere with comfortable seating. If you have any questions, please call the Post at 317-888-2488.


Veteran of the Month –- Richard L. Mammarella r

Background: In 1951. at age 22, Richard Ludwig Mammarella, a young man from the Bronx, joined the U.S. Army. About a year later he would find himself in the Korean War, thousands of miles from home. Richard would end up serving seven years in the U.S. Army and then transferring to the U.S. Air Force and retiring after 13 more years.

Rank: Corporal E-4 (U. S. Army)

Tech Sergeant E-6 (U. S. Air Force) Branch of Service: U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force

Unit Served with During Korean War: He served just below the 38th Parallel with an Engineer Co. Richard was also relegated to the Armor Division. Working as an engineer, he helped blow up bridges, and cut through the land to get to

Richard L. Mammarella where the infantry was going. Richard’s proudest moment came when he was awarded the Silver Star for helping thwart an imminent attack by North Korean Regulars. Driving a massive Construction Bulldozer for clearing the way, soldiers of an infantry platoon walked behind the truck and eliminated the threat. Richard remarked in his modest way, “I was just doing my job and they were in the way. I didn’t feel like I was doing anything special.”

Current Age: 86 Total Years Served: 20 years, 1 months 2 days Served from: 1951 to 1958 and 1963 to 1976 Places Served: Korea, Germany

Specialty: Infantry, Armor, Armor Mechanic and Construction Machine Operator Decorations and Medals Earned: Silver Star, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, German Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and a citation for his actions that earned him the Silver Star from the President of South Korea, Syngman Rhee. Once he Got Home: Richard retired after spending 23 years working for the New York City Dept. of Waste as a truck driver picking up trash

VFW Status: Member of Greenwood VFW Post 5864

Family: Son - Richard, Jr.; and Daughters - Eva and Richard L. Mammarella Debbie. Richard was married to his wife of 55 years, in Korea as a young man

Betty, who died about 10 years ago.

Richard -- Thanks for being part of Greenwood VFW Post 5864’s family!


The Honor Guard stands tall as they prepare to fire three volleys of seven rounds to honor the deceased.

Honor Guard seeks a few good team members

The Honor Guard team which is made up of members from New Whiteland VFW Post 6978, Greenwood American Legion Post 252, and Greenwood VFW Post 5864 has a few openings for Post members who have some extra time to spend for a service of which they can truly be proud. Whether you’re working or retired, you have an opportunity to be part of a special group of men and women that have a common goal in mind. That goal is to provide Funeral Honors to our area veterans, in a way that leaves a lasting memory for their family and friends. A simple service that demonstrates how important it was to our country and our community to have honorably served their nation in the military. We’re not looking for those who only feel this is a good idea. We’re looking for those who can, at times, stand in the cold wind or in deep snow; can handle sweating in 90-degree heat or in the rain when you can feel the water running down your neck and along the small of your back. And probably the worst of it all is the standing around and waiting. Yes, at times these types of experiences can bring back memories of our past service but that’s also the time when you know you can get through it because you’ve been there. Some on the team are in their 30’s and several are in their 80’s but all are strong minded individuals. Ask an Honor Guard member what it’s like during the good times as well as the bad. And, of course, you’ll be called many times over the year to participate. You’ll also be asked to a few Color Guard presentations too, but you might find out in due time that doing this sort of thing, giving back, is important to you as a service veteran. Call Bob Tuttle at 888-5617 for more information.

-- Greenwood VFW Post 5864’s --

Indiana Gaming License Numbers are

Bar Bingo and Bingo is # 138686

Raffle is # 138682

Charity Game Night is # 138685


VFW Post 5864 Officers – 2016-2017

Steve Milbourn…..…… Commander 317-525-7291 [email protected]

George Wallace……..… Sr. Vice Cmdr. [email protected]

Sherri Jones…..……….. Jr. Vice Cmdr. [email protected]

Mike Tomes…………… Quartermaster 317-888-2488 [email protected] Bobby Jennett………… Chaplain [email protected] Steve Milbourn……….. Service Officer 317-525-7291 [email protected]

Connie Wallace……….. Adjutant [email protected]

George Wallace………. Judge Advocate [email protected]

Connie Wallace………. Judge Advocate [email protected]

Roger Green…………… 1 Yr. House Com. [email protected] Vacant……..…………... 2 Yr. House Com. G. K. Puckett…………. 3 Yr. House Com. [email protected] Ralph Schuster…..……. 1 Yr. Trustee [email protected]

Don LaFountaine……… 2 Yr. Trustee [email protected] Ed Dunham…….……… 3 Yr. Trustee [email protected] Damon Monschein……. Sgt. at Arms 317-888-2488

Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 5864

333 S. Washington St., Greenwood, IN 46143 – 317-888-2488

Operation GI Jobs continues monthly at VFW

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 continues to host a monthly program called “Operation GI Jobs” to teach veterans how to use computers; get on-line to research job opportunities; put together a resume; and how to present themselves for a job interview. The program started in the spring of 2015 at VFW, 333 S. Washington St. The monthly installments of “Operation GI Jobs” will be held by appointment. This service is completely free to any veteran. The job seeker will only have to provide evidence they are a veteran by showing a copy of their DD-214 or other identification. Please call Steve at 317-525-7291 or e-mail [email protected]. Every effort to help you to prepare for an interview and to locate a job.

2nd “Sandbox Reunion” to start June 9 at Kokomo

The second annual “Sandbox Reunion” will begin with a Hog roast on Thursday, June 9. On Friday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. opening ceremonies will be held. The event will be held at the Howard County Healing Field just outside Kokomo. Indiana Gold Star Mothers and their families will place their loved one’s brick in our memorial garden. They will be escorted by lo-cal, State and National dignitaries. At the conclusion of the opening ceremony the hog that some spent all night cooking will be served. There will also be some baked beans, potato salad and slaw. Live entertainment will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 and will end at 11:30 p.m. both days. Entry fee for the “Sandbox Reunion” is $10 for the entire reunion. The camping fee for the Sandbox is free, with no assigned camping sites.

First Annual Reunion of Veterans from 1980 to today

VFW Post 5864 will host their First Annual Reunion of veterans between 1980 and today will be held on Saturday, August 27. Information will be forthcoming concerning meetings for the planning of this event. George and Connie Wallace are coordinating the event.





40th Anniversary of

VFW Post 5864 Saturday, April 30

From 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

We will host a “50’s-60’s Sock Hop” for the 40th Anniversary

Music by Tony Kirk

All of your “old favorites” from the 50’s and 60’s

Door Prizes Raffles 50-50’s, etc.

Also – Prizes for Dressing-Up in your favorite 50’s-60’s clothing

Finger Food Pitch-In plus Chips & Pretzels

VFW Kitchen will not be open

Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 5864

will celebrate their 40th Anniversary since receiving their VFW Charter on April 20, 1976.

Join them to commemorate the VFW’s “Birthday” and see some “old friends”.

Photos available for Donations

ssBar Bingo not held during the summer monthsss

Bar Bingo will not be held on Mondays, beginning April 25 until sometime in September. This allows those men who do the Bar Bingo every week an opportunity to rest and prepare themselves for the next year. This event was started two years ago by the VFW Men’s Auxiliary and has been a total success. Those working must be listed with the Indiana Gaming Commission as a registered “Operators” or “Workers”. An updated list of individuals who are able to work in Gaming is posted behind the bar in the Canteen area.


Business and Individual Sponsors are needed

9th VFW golf tournament about six weeks away

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864 will host their 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Smock Golf Course. The net proceeds of the tournament will be used to fund the VFW’s Military Assistance Program, financial help to veterans and their families and many of our local charitable programs which include the Patriot’s Pen for junior high school students; Voice of Democracy for high school students; Boy and Girl Scouts of the Year; Teacher of the Year in elementary, junior and senior high school categories; and at least three $1,000 college scholarships every year paid twice annually. VFW Post 5864 awards plaques to the Outstanding Citizen of the Year; Policeman of the

Year; Fireman of the Year and EMT of the Year in the City of Greenwood. We help our community by providing assistance to local food banks; Indiana homeless veterans; and assisting local veterans and their families in financial need. VFW Post 5864 acts as a resource to veterans by locating other organizations as needed to help the veteran confront the issues they may be facing today. You can join with VFW Post 5864 to achieve the mission of helping veterans by becoming a sponsor of our 9th Annual Golf Tournament. If you are unable to provide a sponsorship with a cash donation, please consider donating merchandise to be awarded as prizes to our players. Each player will be provided with a “Ditty Bag” provided by Humana Insurance which will include coupons and business gratuities for the golfers.

Contributions and Sponsorships are 100% tax deductible as VFW Post 5864 is a non-profit organization. Sponsors will receive a letter acknowledging the contribution or donation provided. There are seven levels of sponsorship available to both businesses and individuals: Presenting and Co-Sponsor - $5,000; Diamond - $2,500; Platinum - $1,000; Gold - $500; Silver - $250; Bronze - $100; and Individual Sponsors - $50. Each Sponsor and golfer will receive a complimentary meal at VFW Post 5864 after the golf tournament concludes. We thank you in advance for your support of VFW Post 5864 and the veterans of this area. If you have any questions, please address them to Steve Milbourn, 317-525-7291 or e-mail him at [email protected]

VFW Post 5864 celebrated 40 years on April 20

Forty veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam as well as others gathered together on April 20, 1976 for the purpose of chartering a new VFW in Greenwood. Nine years earlier a Post had been formed in New Whiteland. The Post and members will celebrate this great fete on Saturday, April 30. Please see the ad elsewhere in this newsletter. It is believed that only 6 of the original 40 members are still alive. They are: John D. Chont, Raybon C. Cox, Rollie G. Craft, Jackie A. Inabnitt, Elmer C. Muesing, and Robert D. Pearl. Those who are deceased include: Robert W. Ainley, William D. Allerdice, Carl Arthur, Robert D. Baxter, Gerald R. Bedwell, Darrell M. Carter, Harold Cox, Charles A. Crecelius, Charles C. Davis, William O. Dill, Thomas F. Everhart, Lloyd W. Fiscus, Ralph S. Fister, Robert F. Garnett, Lawrence R. Hughes, Paul K. Jones, Robert K. Koch, Paul D. Michael, Everett Montgomery, Jackson C. Moser, Johnny A. Poindexter, Noble D. Price, Wilbur K. Renold, Wallace Richardson, Robert B. Robertson, Fred A. Ross, Edwin A. Shoaf, Myron T. Shrout, Ralph N. Stiles, George C. Ward, Claude White, George J. Wood and John T. Wood. The celebration of our VFW is a testament to those veterans who came before us and had the fortitude to continue making our place in the City of Greenwood, Indiana. It is important to celebrate these men and other members for what they did. These 40 men had the foresight to form this Post and make sure that it continued operating. For this we thank them and applaud them.



VFW to celebrate Memorial Day Monday, May 30

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 will celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 30 by laying flags on veteran’s graves at two locations. Rocklane Cemetery and Mt. Pleasant Cemetery will be the two sites. Memorial Day chairman Ralph Schuster has coordinated a nearby Cub Scout Pack to oversee the flags being placed on graves. By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance was held to honor those who died “in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” Known to some as “Decoration Day,” mourners honored the Civil War dead by decorating

their graves with flowers. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery. The 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances that had taken place in various locations in the three years since the end of the Civil War. In fact, several cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, including Columbus, Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; and Carbondale, Illinois. In 1966,

the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon B. Johnson, declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo –which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866 – because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. It is customary for the president or vice president to give a speech honoring the contributions of the dead and to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

VA requests participation in Burn Pit Registry

Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry is asking eligible veterans and service members to join their registry. In doing so, participants will document their exposures and report health concerns through an online questionnaire. This is also printable for individuals to take to their medical appointments where they can discuss concerns with their healthcare providers. Currently, only two percent of eligible personnel with burn pit exposure are registered. Those who are eligible include individuals who served in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Djibouti (after Sept. 11, 2001) and Southwest Asia (after Aug. 2, 1990). You can check your eligibility and partake in the survey at:http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp.

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Friday night, May 27 -- 6 to 8 p.m.

Steak Dinner -- $11

plus Baked Potato, Green Beans,

Salad and Dinner Roll

http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp


Veterans of Foreign Wars news briefs . . .

125,000 Post-9/11 Veterans Wrongly Denied VA Benefits: A recent study by the National Veterans Legal Service Program (NVLSP), Swords to Plowshares and Harvard Law School’s Veterans Legal Clinic found that 125,000 veterans with bad paper discharges have been wrongfully denied access to VA health care and benefits due to VA’s strict interpretation of character of discharge eligibility. Under current law, veterans who have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible for VA benefits. While the law only requires VA to evaluate whether the service of veterans with a punitive discharge (bad conduct and dishonorable) meets the legal threshold of dishonorable, VA regulations also require claims adjudicators to conduct a character of discharge analysis for veterans who received an Other-Than-Honorable discharge. The report finds that 90 percent of character of discharge reviews result in the denial of benefits. Visit: https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/2016/03/30/Underserved.

New Campaign Medal Approved: Recently, Defense Secretary Ash Carter signed into creation the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal (IRCM) to American service members battling terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. To qualify, a member must have been present in Iraq, Syria, or the contiguous waters or airspace of either country, on or after June 15, 2014, for a period of 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days. Service members who were killed or were medically evacuated due to wounds or injuries immediately qualify for the award, as do members who engaged in combat. The IRCM’s placement in the hierarchy of medals and ribbons will be after the Iraq Campaign Medal and before the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Learn more at: http://www.defense.gov/News-Article-View/Article/708382/carter-announces-operation-inherent-resolve-campaign-medal?source=GovDelivery.

VA Provides New Care to Migraine Sufferers: VA is now offering a new form of preventative care to patients suffering from migraine headaches. Cefaly is a new technology that uses electrodes to stimulate nerve cells which stop pain receptors from causing migraines. The device was approved by the FDA in 2014 and is suggested to be worn daily for a minimum of 20 minutes. Most patients report their migraines either completely end or at least drastically improve after consistent use of Cefaly. “It’s reduced the amount of meds I’m taking,” one patient said. “When you’ve had a headache for 14 days, you’re willing to try anything to get relief, and this thing works. If you’re having issues with headaches, it’s worth a try. It’s a comfort, having it here, knowing I can use it whenever I need it.” To read more, click here: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/26884/va-helping-migraine-sufferers-new-treatment/.

Army in State of High Risk: In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Thursday that his service is in a state of “high risk,” which could spell disaster in terms of being able to respond when, where, and in sufficient strength to a major world crisis. He said another problem is the gap is closing in the U.S. military’s ability to outrange and outgun other major militaries. His current assessment doesn’t include what might happen if mandatory sequestration is restarted again next year, which would force the Army to drop from its planned 450,000 active-duty strength to 420,000. Eliminating sequestration has been a top VFW legislative priority ever since it was created by the Budget Control Act of 2011, not only because it slashes almost $1 trillion from Defense Department funding, but because the world has become far more dangerous and unpredictable since then. Five years ago the Islamic State didn’t exist, Russia wasn’t in Crimea, China wasn’t creating islands out of rocks, and North Korea and Iran weren’t pushing the limits of international patience as much as they are now. The VFW wants all members and veterans advocates to use this federal election cycle to force Congress to eliminate that which it created. (Continued to page 14)

https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/2016/03/30/Underserved

http://www.defense.gov/News-Article-View/Article/708382/carter-announces-operation-inherent-resolve-campaign-medal?source=GovDelivery

http://www.defense.gov/News-Article-View/Article/708382/carter-announces-operation-inherent-resolve-campaign-medal?source=GovDelivery

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/26884/va-helping-migraine-sufferers-new-treatment/


VFW News Briefs . . . (Continued from page 13)

Veterans in Public Office: An American Enterprise Institute article released on Tuesday provides a detailed breakdown of veterans serving in federal and state elected offices. Nationally, veterans made up 72 percent of the U.S. House of Representatives and 78 percent of the U.S. Senate in 1971. Today, those percentages are 18 and 20 percent, respectively, which still doubles veterans’ representation in Congress despite being only 9 percent of the general population. Veteran status averages about 14 percent in the state legislatures, with the top five being New Hampshire (23 percent), Nevada and Alabama (22), and North Dakota and Tennessee (21), and the bottom five being Utah (5), California and Minnesota (6), and Massachusetts and Illinois (7). The article includes a political party breakdown, but does not go further into detail regarding names or congressional districts. Read more at: https://www.aei.org/publication/serving-after-serving-veterans-in-state-public-office/.

Puerto Rican Regiment Receives Congressional Gold Medal: A Puerto Rican Army regiment, the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the “Borinqueneers,” was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The VFW-supported recognition comes more than 50 years after the unit was disbanded, and the effort was largely due to the leadership of Congressional Gold Medal Alliance chairman Frank Medina, who is a member of VFW Post 3822 in Panama. Learn more at:http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/04/13/congressional-gold-medal-awarded-to-puerto-rican-army-regiment/.

VFW Testifies at Two Bill Hearings: On April 13, Deputy Legislative Director Aleks Morosky presented VFW’s position on pending legislation before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. If enacted into law, these bills will provide special compensation to veterans who lost the use of their reproductive organs, authorize a COLA increase for 2017, improve burial benefits and protect surviving spouses from repaying VA for certain overpayments. To view this hearing click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9UOA-YJ2o8&feature=youtu.be. On April 14, Morosky presented testimony before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. This bill hearing focused on legislation that will provide additional educational benefits to veterans in STEM programs, expand GI Bill usage for certain pre-apprenticeship programs, and make permanent the Vets Success on Campus program, along with other meaningful legislation. To view this hearing, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBQLbXWay8w.

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https://www.aei.org/publication/serving-after-serving-veterans-in-state-public-office/

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/04/13/congressional-gold-medal-awarded-to-puerto-rican-army-regiment/

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/04/13/congressional-gold-medal-awarded-to-puerto-rican-army-regiment/

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Military history over the years in May . . .

1864 – By this point in the US Civil War, the most of the uniformed volunteers (forerunners of today’s National Guard) who had rushed to the colors at the start of the war were either dead, were so badly wounded and/or sick as to be sent home or had deserted. However, both

sides, especially in the southern armies, did still have many of early war Guard units in their establishment. The Confederates rarely disbanded units; they just plugged in available new replacements into the old units. This helped to maintain a ‘local’ connection (and its esprit) to a city or county carried over from the original members. The Union adopted a different system entirely. When the numbers of a unit fell low enough, its remaining men were transferred to another unit from the same state and the old designation ceased to exist. Few individual replacements were assigned to existing units. Instead new men were placed in newly organized regiments. Several states, such as New York and Pennsylvania, had infantry regimental numbers as high as 194th

(NY) and 215th (PA). Both states started the war with a “1st Volunteer Infantry” so it can be seen they suffered horrible losses during the war. 1866 – Villagers in Waterloo, NY, held their 1st Memorial Day service. In 1966 Pres. Johnson gave Waterloo, NY, the distinction of holding the first Memorial Day. On Apr 13, 1862, volunteers led by Sarah J. Evans had paid homage to the graves of Civil War soldiers in the Washington area. 1920 – US Pres. Wilson made the Communist Labor Party illegal. The party moved to the underground in response to mass arrests and deportations conducted by the US Justice Department and its Bureau of Investigation, guided by Special Assistant to the Attorney General J. Edgar Hoover. These raids and the move to the underground virtually destroyed the organization, which only existed in skeletal form in the first half of 1920, although publication of its legal newspaper, The Toiler, was maintained. The CLP also published an “illegal” underground monthly paper called Communist Labor Party News and issued the final issue of Ludwig Lore’s theoretical magazine, The Class Struggle under its auspices. 1951 – After the quick rout of two South Korean divisions by an attack of some 120,000 Communist Chinese troops, the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division, supported by intense and accurate 105mm howitzer fire from Wyoming’s 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion stemmed the enemy assault long enough for American positions to stabilize. For its determined resistance in the Battle of Soyang the 300th was awarded a Distinguished (now known as a Presidential) Unit Citation. 1952 – Air Force First Lieutenant James H. Kasler, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, became the war’s 15th ace after downing two MiGs for a total of five kills. 1961 – Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections. 1967 – Secretary of State Dean Rusk charges that the North Vietnamese have rejected 28 peace proposals presented by the US and other nations. Rusk asserts that the US acceptance of these proposals and their rejection by Hanoi ‘throw a light…upon the question of who is interested in peace and who is trying to absorb a neighbor by force.’ 1968 – In the second day of battle, U.S. Marines, with the support of naval fire, continued their attack on a North Vietnamese Division at Dai Do. 1969 – The 9th US Marine Regiment begins a two and a half month operation called Virginia Ridge in northern Quang Tri Province along the DMZ. 1970 – Protests erupt in Seattle, following the announcement by U.S. President Richard Nixon that U.S. Forces in Vietnam would pursue enemy troops into Cambodia. 2003 – Pres. Bush, standing on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Navy aircraft carrier in San Diego, announced that “major combat operations in Iraq have ended.” Bush landed on the carrier in a Navy S-3B jet and spoke below a banner that read “Mission Accomplished.” 2004 – The Coast Guard presented the Purple Heart to BM3 Joseph Ruggiero in Miami for injuries sustained in action against the enemy while defending the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal in Iraq on 24 April 2004. Ruggiero’s shipmate, DC3 Nathan Bruckenthal, was killed in this same bombing and was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. They were the first Coast Guard recipients of the Purple Heart since the Vietnam War.


VFW comes to the

aid of Greenwood

grade school

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 Vietnam veteran and member Danny Wilson, left, presents an American Flag to Susan Kincade, right, the Librarian at Westwood Elementary School in Greenwood. The school's flag was ripped apart from the high winds and storm a week or so ago.

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Mixed and men’s league horseshoes to begin soon

The Mixed Horseshoe League will begin play on Monday, May 9 and the Men’s Horseshoe League will begin on Thursday, May 12. Horseshoes will be played through the end of

September. The horseshoe leagues have been going on for over 25 years. As far as the Men's league it is currently full, however there is a meeting on the last Thursday of April to draw for teams. Anyone wanting to get on a team needs to be at the meeting and sign up as a "Sub". There are always “Subs” needed and that's a good way to get into the league. They have trophies for 1st and

2nd place and the highest score, as well as cash prizes for highest game average, most ringers and etc. Everybody gets money back based on how they place. As far as the Mixed league, they always need players.

Charity golf outing to benefit Johnson Co. autism

American Legion Post 252 will host a Charity Golf Outing on Saturday, May 21. The tour-nament will be held at the Martinsville Country Club and registration will begin at 12 noon. The event will be a Florida Scramble. The “Shotgun” start will begin at 2 p.m. This is to benefit the Johnson County Autism Support Group. This golf tournament includes 18 holes of golf, a riding cart, beer, and soft drinks. Dinner will be at Greenwood American Legion Post 252 following the event. The cost is $60 per player and they are looking for some volunteers!

Don’t ask members from other Posts to transfer in

Before you ask another VFW member to transfer from their Post to ours, think about the following information. It has been a long-standing rule that members of Posts do not try to “beef-up” their membership by asking members from other Posts to transfer into their VFW. Our Post abides by this rule and does not need members to transfer at the expense of other Posts. If a member of another Post or the State At-Large wishes to transfer into our Post, gather the same information you would as if he or she was a new member. Let them ask you and then you can complete the paperwork. Questions concerning this matter can be addressed to Steve Milbourn, Commander, at [email protected] or call 317-525-7291.



Auxiliary officers elected for 2016-2017

The Greenwood VFW Post 5864 Auxiliary held their annual elections of officers for the 2016-2017 year on Tuesday, April 19. Re-elected as President was Roberta Arthur. Other officers elected include: Sr. Vice President, Julie Sigalow; Jr. Vice President, Heather Coghill; Treasurer, Katie Janes; Secretary, To Be Named; Guard, Catina Popplewell; Chaplain, Carol Puckett; Conductress, Teresa Daugherty; 1-Year Trustee, Linda Kessinger; 2-Year Trustee, Linda Rosebrock; and 3-Year Trustee, Teresa Daugherty. The Auxiliary meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Last August, the “Ladies Auxiliary” changed their name to the “Auxiliary”. The Auxiliary now accepts men into their organization.

Golf meetings to be held May 5, 12, 26 & June 2, 9

The Post’s Golf meetings will be held on Thursday, May 5, 12 and 26 and then June 2 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. Currently we have 13 paid teams and will only have a total of 25 teams or 100 golfers. Forms to golf in this year’s match are at the Post. If you wish to help in the effort to pick-up additional golf sponsors, please call Steve Milbourn at 317-525-7291 or e-mail him at [email protected]

Euchre held every Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.

Euchre is held every Saturday at 2 p.m. at Greenwood VFW Post 5864. Normally there is a full house of people who come to play Euchre. They play progressive Euchre and move from table-to-table to give everyone an opportunity to win a game. The cost is $5 for the event.

Center Grove H.S. students hear Vietnam veteran

Center Grove High School teacher and Men’s Auxiliary member David Ongley recently

invited Commander Steve Milbourn to speak to his American History classes. The students, juniors (11th grade) were studying Vietnam and that era. Steve spoke on Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21 to 11 classes over the two-day period. Steve was treated to lunch both days and presented his story concerning his military time and service in Vietnam. For the most part, the students were attentive and after the talk they asked questions concerning the war, his re-turn home and other related information. Other teachers whose classes were involved in the event were Mr. Spoonmore, Mr. Timmons, and Mr. Franks. In the photo on the right, Steve Milbourn, center, poses with Center Grove students Fernando Macias, Left, and Tyler Ross, right. Fernando Macias, Steve Milbourn, and Tyler Ross

Milbourn asked students from each class if they were considering joining the military. Only one student is planning to enter the service and train to become a Navy Seal. Most of the balance of the students, including the young women, are planning to attend a college or university after they graduate next year. Steve remarked, “It was an interesting two days and extremely tiring, hopefully the students learned something about what went on during that time period.”



VFW Post 5864’s Annual Poppy Drive is Saturday, May 28

Plan to donate four hours of your time. We only do this twice a year. 100% of the money donated will go directly into the Relief Fund to

help veterans and their families in their time of need. Thanks.


U.S. Air Force spraying Agent Orange throughout Vietnam to kill the foliage

VA may add several diseases to “Presumed List”

Written by Patricia Kime, Military Times

The Veterans Affairs Department is weighing whether to add several diseases to the list of health conditions presumed in Vietnam veterans to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange. A VA working group is studying a report issued in March by the Institute of Medicine to

determine whether bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s-like symptoms — illnesses the IOM said may be more strongly linked to exposure than previously thought — should automatically make a Vietnam veteran eligible for VA disability benefits and health care. According to Dr. Ralph Erickson, VA's chief consultant for post-deployment health services, the group will make a recommendation to VA Secretary Robert McDonald on whether the diseases should be added to a list of 15 already in place.

“We are in the midst of a deliberative process, carefully looking at all the IOM committee put in the report and additional information that has come out since,” Erickson said. “We will be putting tougher a VA response that will be brought before senior leaders and ultimately brought before the secretary.” The process could take up to two years, a VA spokeswoman added.

Agent Orange exposure linked to bladder cancer, hypothyroidism

Roughly 1 million Vietnam veterans are enrolled in the VA health system, according to the department. Based on a review of data for one year, 5,484 of these veterans have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, 15,983 suffer from hypothyroidism and an estimated 1,833 have Parkinson’s-like symptoms. The working group also is looking into the role, if any, Agent Orange exposure has played in the development of hypertension in Vietnam veterans. According to VA, 307,324 Vietnam veterans in the Veterans Health Administration have high blood pressure. “Hypertension has been a question that has been asked,” Erickson said. “The cohort of men and women who heroically served their country in uniform and went to Vietnam are in their 60s, 70s and 80s, and these individuals, merely because of their age, are starting to accrue chronic diseases that come with aging. It’s a delicate matter to tease out whether someone has hypertension because of their age or whether it would be related to an exposure to Agent Orange.”

VA began recognizing diseases associated with herbicide exposure in Vietnam beginning in 1991, naming 15 diseases as presumed to be related, including Hodgkin’s disease, multiple

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VA may add to “Presumed List . . .” (Continued from page 19)

myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, early-onset peripheral neuropathy, porphyria cutanea tarda, prostate cancer, respiratory cancers, soft-tissue sarcoma, chloracne, type-2 diabetes mellitus, light chain amyloidosis, ischemic heart disease, chronic B-cell leukemias, Parkinson’s disease, and spina bifida in offspring of veterans.

Lawmaker to pitch new veterans center for hazardous exposures

The most recent IOM report actually downgraded spina bifida in the children of Vietnam veterans, saying research does not support a previously held belief that the disease occurred in offspring of exposed veterans at higher rates. But the change of spina bifida from "limited or suggestive evidence" it is related to exposure to “inadequate or insufficient” evidence should not affect disability payments to the 1,153 descendants of Vietnam veterans who receive them, Veterans Benefits Administration senior adviser for compensation services Brad Flohr said. VA recommends that veterans who have an illness they believe is related to Agent Orange exposure file a claim; they are considered on a case-by-case basis if the illness is not on the presumptive condition list. Should new diseases be added to the list, the regulation would go into effect 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register. If a veteran dies of a condition determined to be a presumptive condition after the veteran’s death, VA will provide dependency and indemnity compensation benefits to eligible spouses, children and parents of that veteran.

VFW membership applications made simple

A VFW Membership Application is really very simple to complete and should not intimidate you. Applications should be completed for New Members, Transfers, and Reinstatements and to apply for a Life Membership. An application should be behind the bar. If you plan to take credit for the member – you should complete the application. Why? More than likely you can read what you write down, but you may not be able to read or understand what the incoming member has written down. This is extremely important in getting the proper information on the application to input it into the National VFW data-base. Also, only VFW members of our Post can take credit for the member coming in, regardless of who spoke to him or her, i.e., an employee talks to the prospective member and gets them to join – the employee cannot get the credit, unless the employee is a member of the VFW. If the member is transferring into our Post, we need his or her current VFW Card # and current or previous VFW Post #, otherwise we will have to call VFW National Headquarters to obtain this information. The new form has a line where the veteran is to let you know what month and year he or she arrived in the combat zone and when they left. This is extremely important. An e-mail address is also very, very important. The one area of the application that is forgotten nearly 100% of the time is to get the veteran to sign the back of the application. The final part of the membership procedure is to collect $35 dues for one-year plus an extra $1 if they are a new member and a copy of a DD-214 or document showing honorable service in a combat zone. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Steve Milbourn, Membership Chairman at 317-525-7291 or e-mail him at [email protected].

Dual memberships are no longer available

If a VFW member was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary prior to Aug. 20, 2015, then they may maintain dual membership. After that date, dual membership in the VFW and the “New” Auxiliary is not permitted. Gender is not relevant to Auxiliary membership, and there is no requirement for a member who belongs to both the VFW and the Auxiliary to have both memberships affiliated with the same Post. -- VFW National Membership Dept.



No smoking within 25 feet of any entrance

E-cigarette ban in all Greenwood businesses

E-cigarettes are now part of Greenwood’s smoking ban. The ban could be the beginning of a trend that other cities soon follow. Indianapolis and the rest of Marion County already have a similar ordinance in place. The Indiana Attorney General would like to include e-cigarettes in its statewide smoking ban. However, other cities like Franklin, Zionsville, Noblesville, and Brownsburg have stated it’s not yet a topic of discussion. Greenwood City Council members recently voted 6-2 in favor of the ban which will include

electronic cigarettes, or vaping, in their current smoking ban. That means no smoking in businesses or 25 feet in front of any entrance. It also includes restaurants and their outdoor seating areas, and city property, like parks. Those who support the ban are concerned about the chemicals others would breathe second hand. In a statement, Indiana’s Attorney General Greg Zoeller said: “The use of e-cigarettes in public sends the wrong signal, especially to teens, and could lead to a whole new generation of nicotine addicts. I’m glad to see local cities and towns taking the lead and addressing these risks, and adopting their own policies to protect our

youth as they did years before Indiana had its statewide smoking ban.” The ban is currently in effect. This is the latest regulation on e-cigarettes. A new state law took effect on July 1, 2015. Anyone under 18 will not be able to purchase the electronic cigarette products in the state including the liquid cartridges. The new rules on electronic cigarettes in Greenwood will impact summer events, like concerts in city parks and Greenwood’s Freedom Festival.

Post Relief Fund used for specific items

The Post Relief Fund was established by the National Veterans of Foreign Wars to aid those in need; sick and so forth. The information below concerning the Relief Fund is contained in the Podium Edition of the Manual of Procedures, Article II – Posts, Section 219 – Relief Fund. The Quartermaster is the custodian of the Relief Fund and can expend money as directed by the Post. The eight purposes that the money can be used for include: 1. Aid, assistance, relief, and comfort of needy or disabled veterans or members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans. 2. Maintenance and expansion of the VFW National Home for Children and other facilities devoted exclusively to the benefit and welfare of the dependents, widows,

and orphans of disabled, needy or deceased veterans or members of the Armed Forces. 3. Necessary expenses in providing entertainment, care, and assistance to hospitalized veterans or members of the Armed Forces. 4. Veterans rehabilitation, welfare and service work.

5. To perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and to comfort their survivors.

6. To foster true patriotism through historical and educational programs. 7. Remission of dues of sick, needy or disabled veterans. 8. Necessary expenses to support the Relief Fund such as the purchase of Buddy Poppies. Relief Funds may be invested in approved securities, but shall not be loaned to the Post or other units or transferred from the Relief Fund in any manner or under any guise.

Please plan to help the Post out with their Buddy Poppy drive on Saturday, May 28. Meet at the Post at 7:30 a.m. and we will go to various locations to offer Poppies.

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