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upcoming Veterans Night at the Warthogs on Memorial Day, May 26, in Winston-Salem.
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What to do Before, During and After Any Life Stresses to Reduce Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Seminar for our Veterans & their Families
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Tabs turned in by post, Midwinter Conference
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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended |
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Amended for Military Families
The federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been amended and expanded to
extend coverage to employees to care for family members injured while on
active military duty. Generally, the amendment permits employees to take up
to 26 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member who is a member of
the military injured in the line of duty. The amendment also permits
employees to take up to 12 weeks of leave in the event of a "qualified
exigency." The Department of Labor has posted the new language of the amendment at the following web site Veterans Report |
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Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008 (S.2938). |
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Commander Randy Brown, District 14, has scheduled his final District meeting, May 3, 2008. Refreshments will be served at 1:00 with meeting to follow at 1:30. The primary purpose of this meeting is to elect District officers and Delegates to the National Convention. Verna Jones, Department Service Officer, will be the featured guest speaker. Post 386, 1206 American Legion Street, Greensboro, NC will be hosting this meeting. Veterans Day at Raleigh, NC |
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Looking forward to a good turnout on this important day for our veterans of North Carolina. NOW is the time for you to contact your Senators and Representative to make plans for May 14 (Legislative Day in Raleigh). Jeff Joyner Legislative Commission Chairman The North Carolina American Legion Legislative Day
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MILITARY PARADE COMING TO DOWNTOWN RALEIGH |
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RALEIGH, NC – In just a few weeks, North Carolina’s military installations will be center stage as they participate in the largest military parade of its kind in the state’s history. The Salute to Our Troops Event will begin on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Kicking off the parade will be a flyover by F-15E Strike Eagle jet aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Following will be personnel and equipment from the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and North Carolina National Guard. Families of those currently serving in the military will be on floats as will two Medal of Honor recipients. Area high school bands will also show off their talent in the parade. The parade will be just one of the attractions for the public. An outstanding static display area will include modern military equipment, five NASCAR show cars, and samples of fresh cooked pork tenderloins supplied by the North Carolina Pork Council. The initiative is supported by a growing number of local, state, and national industries and companies. To learn more about this event, please go to www.SaluteOurNCTroops.org. Information Flyer Event Agenda Map Legion Bulletin |
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May mailing Convention Schedule National Convention Registeration Form CALL FOR NINETIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION Division/District meeting Schedule
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Overcoming Obstacles is Key to Veterans' Success Stories "The American
Veteran" Highlights Helpful Programs WASHINGTON (April 16, 2008) - Military members are trained to overcome obstacles, as part of a team, to achieve their mission. Returning to civilian life, especially after a combat tour, poses new challenges for many service members, requiring new tools and new forms of support. more....
The Gateway to Veteran Health and Wellness |
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My HealtheVet (MHV) is the gateway to veteran health benefits and services. It provides access to: *trusted health information *links to Federal and VA benefits and resources *the Personal Health Journal *online VA prescription refill In the future, MHV registrants will be able to view appointments, copay balances, and key portions of their VA medical records online, and much more! My HealtheVet is a powerful tool to help you better understand and manage your health. Go there now http://www.myhealth.va.gov/ S-22 Fact Sheet
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Sandy Creek Golf Club
(formerly Ferguson Farm Golf Club)
5454 Whites Chapel Road
Staley, NC 27355
(off Highway 49 S toward Ramseur from 421 in Liberty)
Saturday, May 10, 2008 Click here for information S-22--New GI Bill
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I am Asking that each member call their Senator to Urge the passage of this bill. thanks Jeff Joyner, PDC, Legislative Also, call your Representative to watch for and support a house version of this bill. Capitol Switch Board 1-877-851-6437,1-800-828-0498 or 1-800-614-2803 Click here for information about S-22 2nd Annual Liberty American
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Sandy Creek Golf Club
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5454 Whites Chapel Road
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Saturday, May 10, 2008 Click here for information Historical Records of Deceased Vietnam War veterans available
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WASHINGTON — The National Archives is joining with a Web site to make historical records of tens of thousands of deceased Vietnam War veterans available electronically for the first time. The interactive site — http://www.footnote.com — is a Web re-creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall. The site allows access to thousands of pages of casualty records and agency photos. People can search by name, hometown, birthdate, tour date, or dozens of other categories. 2008 Federal Benefits Book
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2008 Federal Benefits Book now available. Click here for Benefits Book Air Force has new Web site for retirees
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RANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFRNS) - The Air Force has a new Web site just for its
retiree community that is full of news and information, plus it is easy to
access and navigate. Click here for web site Maryland High School Senior Sweeps to Victory, $18K |
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INDIANAPOLIS (April 7, 2008) – A high school senior from Elkton, Md., capped a busy weekend of competition in Indianapolis by earning an $18,000 college scholarship. The title of his winning oration: “Our Fallible Framers.” Click here to see full article Rep. Pat McHenry |
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Please contact both of your Senators today. Let them know that it is critical that they support S. 22 as a bill to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served after September 11, 2001. Remind them that the ongoing cost of war is the price of freedom. For More Details Go Here
Post 10 SAL Golf Tournement
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Burgaw Golf Course Sunday April 20 2008 Sign in by 8:00am Breakfast and Lunch at the Course . For More Details Contact Mike Muno 616-1747 Flyer Details
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ARLINGTON, VA - March 25, 2008 - Military Handbooks has announced the release
of its latest 2008 FREE handbooks for military personnel. The response to
these handbooks has been great. These handbooks, written specifically for military service members, include a variety of information about pay, benefits, education and transitioning from the military. To receive your own copies of these handbooks, simply go to our Web site - http://www.militaryhandbooks.com/. Don't forget to tell all of your military colleagues about these free handbooks too!
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View pictures of the 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet, Morehead City, NC, March 15, 2008. Convention Reservations on line |
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You can now go to the
Hilton web site and make reservations for the 2008 American Legion Convention. Dead line for the Legion rate cut-off is May 26, 2008
The "Welcome Home" event |
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The "Welcome Home" event is planned to be held on the campus of Methodist
University in Fayetteville, NC on April 19, 2008. This event will not only
celebrate the return of veterans, but will also provide them with valuable
information about VA health care services & benefits, community resources,
education and support.
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View pictures of the 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Morehead City, NC, March 15, 2008.
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Good News. Chaplain Jimmy Jarrell is home from the hospital. His back operation was successful and he is looking forward to several weeks of rehabilitation. He appreciates everyone's prayers and says hello. Cards to: Rev. Jimmy Jarrell 211 E Main Street Harrellsville, NC 27942 Frank Stancil, Deprtment Adjutant Tax Rebate Letters Coming |
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Updated March 10, 2008 The Internal Revenue Service will send a special mailing to some recipients of Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits in late March 2008. Those benefits are typically nontaxable and recipients do not have to file tax returns. Disabled veterans and others who do not normally file a tax return will have to file a federal return for 2007 in order to take advantage of the rebate checks that will be mailed later this year. For more information, visit the IRS' Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center.
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2008 THBS Information Brochure 2008 THBS Brochure 2008 THBS Application 2008 THBS Medical Form 2008 THBS Samsung Letter 2008 THBS Samsung Application 2008 THBS T-Shirt Order Form
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The Rockingham Speedway “Loves” our Active Duty Military, National Guard, Reserves and all Veterans !!!
Come Join Us for the "Inaugural
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complete information click here to connect to Rockingham Speedway web site
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The IRS has recently changed its requirements for filing IRS 990 Tax Form for non-profit corporations. Previously, non-profit corporations with income less than $25,000 per year were not required to file IRS Form 990.
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To get your tax rebate from the government, be sure to file your federal taxes....
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View pictures of the 2008 Department Oratorical Contest winners.
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Awards from the 2008 Mid-Winter conference |
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Fireman of Year--Larry Hill, sponsored by Post 110 Nashville EMS of Year--Susan Blizzard, sponsored by Post 94 Snow Hill Cubmaster of the Year--Lisa Spillwell, sponsored by Post 43 Kinston Scoutmaster of Year--Walter Taylor, sponsored by Post 43 Kinston Adult Leader National Training Scholarship--Oscar Outen, sponsored by Post 440 New Salem Cubscout Pack of Year--Cub Pack 409, sponsored by Post 290 King Boy Scout Troop of the Year--Scout Troop 8, sponsored by Post 2 Asheville Scout Leader of the Year--Dennis Robinson, sponsored by Post 440 New Salem Venture Crew Leader--Tim Grismer, sponsored by Post 440 New Salem
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Freedom Team Salute is a Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff program launched in 2005
The programs recognizes U.S. Army veterans and the parents,spouses and employers of U.S. Army Soldiers.
Anyone can honor a veteran. Active duty soldiers can honor their parents and spouse. Guard and reserve Soldiers can nominate parents,spouse and employer. Commendation packages arrive in 4-6 weeks. The process is quick and easy: simply visit the programs' website at www.freedomteamsalute.com to fill the online information form. Or you can send an email to ftsambassador@hqda.army.mil. Every Freedom Team salute honoree receives an Official Commendation package, which includes a certificate of appreciation and a personalized letter from the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff thanking them for their support of today's Army. The package also includes an official U.S. Army lapel pin and two U.S. Army decals. The package is provided at no cost to either the nominator or the recipient. Your Department has furnished the U.S. Army with a listing of our members that are Army veterans and they all will receive the package automatically. If the member did not indicate on his/her membership application that they had served in the Army, they will not, and consequently ,will have to apply for package. If you have any trouble with the provided website or email address please contact Jill Mueller at Jill.Mueller@hqda.army.mil
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March 2008 Bulletin Updated Division/District Meetings Legion College Registration 2008 C&Y Narrative Form 2008 C&Y Service Awards Post Scrapbook/Yearbook Instructions Getting your tax rebate: What you need to do |
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By Rick Maze As details emerge on how the Internal Revenue Service will dole out economic stimulus payments, officials are warning that some service members and disabled veterans will get smaller payments and will have to apply for the tax rebates that will be automatic for most people. The so-called economic stimulus recovery rebates, which the IRS expects to start paying in May, will be $600 a person and $1,200 for a couple, with an additional $300 for every minor child, for most people who filed federal tax returns in 2007. Most taxpayers will receive two notices from the IRS before their rebate is sent, mailed to the address used when filing returns for the 2006 tax year, which most people filed in early 2007. The initial notice will explain eligibility and the second will state when a rebate can be expected, which will not be the same for all taxpayers. Those who have moved since filing their 2006 taxes - which could include many military families - should make sure they have notified the U.S. Postal Service of their change of address and should notify the IRS by filing Form 8822, IRS officials said in a statement. IRS spokesman Michael Devine said special efforts are being made to warn disabled veterans whose only income is tax-free disability compensation, and service members whose only income in 2006 was tax-free income earned in a combat zone, that they must file 2007 tax returns in order to receive rebate payments. And the disabled veterans and service members might receive only $300 rebates for themselves and $300 for their spouses if the family had no other income. “Individual circumstances will determine the amount of payment,” Devine said. According to the IRS, people with no net income tax liability - which includes service members and disabled veterans who did not have to pay taxes in 2006 because they didn’t have enough taxable income - will usually get a minimum payment of $300 for a single person or $600 for a married couple filing jointly. They will get the minimum payments as long as they have at least $3,000 in income from untaxed military pay and disability compensation. To receive a rebate, service members and disabled veterans who had no net tax liability in 2006 must file tax returns for 2007 - due April 15 - to show that they had the $3,000 of income needed to qualify, Devine said. “Individuals who might not otherwise be required to file a 2007 tax return will need to file a return this year to receive the stimulus payment,” he said. “The return must show at least $3,000 in qualifying income.” Did you receive Social Security Benefits Last Year? Did you receive disability compensation, pension or survivors’ benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs last year? Legislative Day in Raleigh |
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Dear Veteran and Interested Persons, When First Lady Mary Easley began working at NC State, Raleigh, NC, she was asked to create a seminar series that addressed current public policy issues. On Monday, March 10 at 3pm in Stewart Theatre in Talley Student Center on North Carolina State University(NCSU) campus, Donna Shalala will be the Millennium Seminar speaker. She will talk about her work on the Blue Ribbon Commission for Veteran's Health Care and benefits as the co-chair of that commission. They were commissioned by the President to investigate the problems and challenges of treating our wounded and disabled veterans at Walter Reed Medical Center and other vet centers throughout the country. She will talk about what the panel found, what is being done to address the deficiencies in care and what our country needs to do to give our veteran's the kind of care they justly deserve. She will also take questions as part of the seminar. This is a unique opportunity to hear one of our country's foremost experts on health care address one of the most important issues facing our country in the wake of armed conflict. Here is a link to the Millennium Seminar website. Here you can see past seminars and learn about President Shalala's visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/millenniumseminars/ Mrs. Easley and I are interested in letting all of our veteran's know about this important event and to encourage them to attend. There is reserved seating available and we should probably discuss how that would be available to our veteran guests. The parking deck adjacent to Talley Student Center has been reserve for this program. There are directions and a map on the web site at the "contact us" link. If you want reserved seating, or need special consideration for those who need special assistance, contact Retta Clemons reta_clemons@ncsu.edu. If there are questions about this program you can also call me at (919) 733-3851. I hope to see a great turn out of veterans to address some of the problems facing veterans. Please share this information with anyone that you think is interested. I do not have everyones email address. Thanks, Charlie Smith, Director NC Division of Veterans Affairs Passing of Clyde Brown |
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Riverside, Inland Empire, NC-- The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in the Charlotte area on Thursday, February 21. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Speedway Club at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, North Carolina. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend--veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses. More!!!!!!! North Carolina |
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In just over one month, The American Legion’s network of Departments and Service Officers mobilized, publicized and distributed 1,000-$500-grants to qualified OIF/OEF veterans. For your information, I have attached a list of all the veterans from the Department of North Carolina that received a grant. Nationwide, The American Legion was able to present cards to over 830 new members and renewed 70 plus, thanks to the generosity of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. List of NC Receipients Mandatory Funding for Veterans Health Care |
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How Can You Help Show the “Resolve to Win” March and Show Your Support for Our Troops? “Resolve to Win” March information and NC schedule
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The My Real Life Tour for North Carolina web site for Michael Peterson;
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Mesothelioma and Veterans |
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The Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center – Committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to veterans on the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
(New) Fillable Baseball Forms |
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Fillable Baseball Forms added to the download forms page. Fill and Download Forms Age gap depletes Legion posts |
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Contrary to the line famously quoted by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, old soldiers do die.
News and Observer article (Raleigh)
January 17, 2008 Mailing |
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Dear Fellow Patriots, We need your help to show support for our Troops and the mission our Troops are fighting and dieing for. http://www.resolvetowin.us Division II Meeting Scheduled |
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Hickory, N.C. (8 January 2008) — With seventeen military veterans in attendance, Congressman Patrick McHenry, (NC-10), accepted two presentation plaques acknowledging his work done in acquiring a location for the new Veterans Administration Medical Clinic for the Hickory area.
Complete news release Photo Revamped field project could bring in $5.5 million |
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2007 Annual Class of 48 graduates from the National American Legion College includes Patricia A. Harris, Raleigh, NC and Louis S. Cook, Goldsboro, NC. Click Here to view picture Legislative Priority Sheet |
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Download Forms Updated;
Boys' State Application Order Form JR and SR Baseball Entry Forms (New)JROTC Application
Mid-Winter Banquet Form |
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THE CHITLIN’ KING OF NORTH CAROLINA AND MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 52 IN FRANKLINTON
INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR ANNUAL CHITLIN’ STRUT
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes |
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The American Legion has partnered with the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes in an effort to distribute $500 grants to service members who have a 30 percent or higher disability rating as a result of injuries sustained while serving in the theaters of operations for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The American Legion will distribute a total of $500,000 to OIF/OEF veterans meeting the criteria. Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
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In accordance with United States Code Title 36, Chapter 1, Section 129, the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation (per the requirements of Flag Code section 7(m)) for the flag to be displayed at half-staff for the entire day (sunrise to sunset) on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7. It is anticipated that the President will issue the proclamation; when issued the proclamation can be found on the White House WebPages @ www.whitehouse.gov/news/proclamations/.
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"The American Veteran," a monthly half-hour television news magazine from the Department of Veterans Affairs, tells compelling stories of real-life veterans who have taken advantage of the many and varied benefits and services available to them as a result of their military service. The VA Office of Public Affairs offers the program to local broadcasters and cable outlets and makes it available for viewing on the VA website at www.va.gov -- just click on "Public Affairs" and then "Featured Items." "The American Veteran" schedule can be found on The Pentagon Channel webpage where you can also view the program as it is broadcast. For information about the program and how to obtain it for local programming, contact the VA at 202-273-5730.
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(source Mike Reott) Mike, I am so pleased to report that the total to date for 2007 has surpassed our goal! We are at $20,043.45 as of today with a van full of tabs to send to the recycle center! David would like to see $30,000 next year and of course that would be great – but honestly I am absolutely thrilled with this year’s results and am confidant that with our partnership with the American Legion and our new recycle partner – we’ll do just fine! Of course, recycle income does go up and down from time to time as the market demands for aluminum fluctuate – we’ll just deal with that as it comes. Thanks for all you do, Noreen Noreen Strong, Executive Director Ronald McDonald House of Durham 506 Alexander Avenue Durham, NC 27705 director@ronaldhousedurham.org www.ronaldhousedurham.org
Former sgt. golfing again after losing 3 limbs |
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The first time Joey Bozik picked up a golf club after his accident, the ball bounced ....more
Passing of Post 523 Commander |
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We received word this morning that Harrisburg Post 523 (in District 17) Commander Jerry Minderlein passed away last night. It was too soon for there to be an obituary posted on the local newspaper website, so I have no burial details, but I wanted to get this information to all before the holiday weekend. For cards and condolences, his wife's address is: Mrs. Jerry Minderlein, 5033 Nash Ave, Concord, NC 28025. Deborah Rose Executive Secretary American Legion Dept of NC
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Greetings to everyone in Department Headquarters! Kris Duenzl, Commander Post 20 Raeford checking in from Southern Afghanistan! I just wanted to drop you all a quick note to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for your continuing services for Veterans and their families. We are very busy over here in Kandahar. In the last month, we have lost one member of our unit and had over 30 others wounded. We are taking the fight to the enemy and hitting them hard. Your continued prayers for all of us in harms way is greatly appreciated. So to Commander Dick, Adjutant Frank, Debbie, Patti, Verna, Ellis and all the wonderful folks in the NC Department, God Bless and have a very Thankful Thanksgiving! Very Respectfully, Kris Duenzl SFC/USA Intelligence Sergeant 2d Bn, 3d SFG(A) We wish Kris Happy Holidays and a safe return.
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Samuel L. Shaver Dr. Shaver, of Charlotte, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at his residence. He was a native of ElDorado, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Jewel F. Shaver and Anna Idell Nash Yarbrough. Prayer service will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 21, 2007, Bumgardner Chapel, McLean Funeral Directors - Belmont, 515 North Central Avenue, Belmont, NC 28012. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Military Rites by the Gaston County Last Man Club. Family will receive friends from 5 PM to 7 PM, Tuesday, November 20th, at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. Dr. Shaver graduated from American International College, Springfield, MA (BS) in 1946 with the distinction of valedictorian. He also graduated from the University of Rochester, NY with an MA in 1950 and a PhD in 1951. In 1958 he graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical Center with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and a Phi Beta Kappa designation. He served his medical residency with the United States Public Health Service. In 1960, Dr. Shaver opened a Practical General Medical practice in Belmont, NC. During the period 1960-1989 he provided medical care for the people of Belmont. He delivered babies, made house calls and, in his spare time, provided medical services to the South Point High School football team until 1986. He was a breeder of 25 AKC champion dogs, 13 Best in Show and a Group Winner in the 1986 Westminster Dog Show. Dr. Shaver was a member of the Board of General Medicine and The American Board of Family Practice. He was also a charter member of the South Point Life Saving Crew, Commander of the American Legion Post #144, 5th Division Commander, State Commander and served on the Board to the National Commander. Dr. Shaver was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Survivors are his wife, Billie James Shaver of the home, 8844 Larchmont Cir, Charlotte, NC 28214; son, Robert Brady Shaver; daughter, Samantha Shaver; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Jewel F. Shaver and Jessie Lou Shaver, daughter, Elizabeth Shaver Elrod, step-son, Paul Nick Entas, Jr. Pallbearers will be members of American Legion Post #144. Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is assisting the Shaver Family. Deborah Rose Executive Secretary American Legion Dept of NC
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Contact Congress!
Legislative Alert – VA Budget Fueled by FY 07 Standards, while FY 2008 Spending Bill Remains in Limbo
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RecruitMilitary Career Fair Sponsor: RecruitMilitary When:Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:00am - 03:00pm Where:The Speedway Club Lowe's Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway South Charlotte, NC Contact:Larry Slagel, Senior Slagel, (800) 226-0841 Events: Hiring event for veterans with a wide variety of civilian work experience, men and women who are transistioning from active duty, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
2008 Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet |
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Selection of six Colon Furr Recipients; Amber Lorenzo, Post 138 Roxboro Sponsor, Connie Noles, Post 391 Creswell sponsor, Tammy McHugh, Post 43 Kinston sponsor, Sonya Keene, Post 19 Tarboro sponsor, Debra Lynn Brown, Post 167 Hampstead sponsor, Cheryl Horrell, Post 10 Wilmington sponsor. Law Officer of the Year; Carlton Wesley Crabtree, nominated by Post 7 Durham Post Commander of the Year; Newmoon Jung, Post 115 Kannapolis Post Adjutant of the Year; Zane Stilwell, Post 48 Hickory Boy Scout High Adventure awards; David Cantu, Post 43 Kinston, Nathaniel Sink, Post 162 Reeds, Ben Alderman, Post 290 King, Andrew Jennings, Post 290, Nathan Hatley, Post 290 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, Jim Biggerstaff, Doug Watts, Bobby Dale Reynolds Keith Waters 2007 Players of the Year; Area I, T.J. Hinson of Post 11 Goldsboro, Area II, John Anderson of Post 265 Jacksonville, Area III, Daniel Kaffout of Post 8 Lexington, Area IV, Chris Henderson of Post 100 Cherryville. Employer of the Year; LVER, Dave Taylor, nominated by Post 193 Dunn, Homeless Veterans Outreach Award, Greensboro ESC, Post 386 Greensboro, Employment Service Local Office Award, Goldsboro ESC, Post 11 Goldsboro, Employer of Veteans, Large, Franklin Baking Co, nominated by Post 11 Goldsboro, Employer of Veterans, Medium, Prologistix, nominated by Post 382 Sanford, Employer of Older Workers, Wal-Mart Store #1579, nominated by Post 166 Oxford.
Veterans Report-October 22, 2007 |
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A total of 4,804 lbs of Pull Tabs at $.70 per pound was collected at the Fall Conference. generating a check for the Ronald McDonald House of Durham $3,362.00. RMH representative David Knobeloch sends his thanks and congratulates everyone for the project’s support.
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October 20, 2007 a special called convention was held during the Fall Conference. The purpose of the convention was to consider and vote on Department Resolution No. FY08-1-SC. The resolution did not pass, because of failure to obtain the 2/3 votes of registered delegates needed for passage.
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Roy Pressley was appointed Tar Heel Boys’ State Director for 2008.
The 2007 THBS Governor, Senators and winner of the Sam-Sung Scholarship will be announced when available. E. C. Toppin completed his appointment to the Department Administrative Committee, (DAC). He was presented a plaque for his dedicated service on the committee. J. D. Powell, Rocky Mount Post 58 was selected and appointed to fill the vacancy of Toppin. It was recommended to the Department Executive Committee, (DEC), and approved to revoke the charter of three posts, Winston-Salem Post 453, Roanoke Rapids Post 514 and Burlington Post 286. American Legion Baseball 2008 World Series will be held in Shelby NC. Total pull-tabs collected at the conference was 5,479.25 pounds. Recently it was reported the income would be increased to $0.75 per pound. It has now increased even more, by a new recycle center, that agreed to pay us the full amount of the return from the sale of the recycled tabs. More information will be reported as we receive it. The pounds turned in by post will be reported as it becomes available It has been approved by the Department Judge Advocate, for the webmaster to create no cost generic web sites for all the NC ALR chapters. Contact the webmaster, to have your website activated. District 16 has created a District ALR chapter. For more information contact the president, District 7 Commander George Vrbetic has resigned and his successor will be Vice. Commander Henry Noble, Albertson Post 379. Commander Richard (Dick) Neville was appointed Director for the Student Trooper program for 2008. Department Historian Larry Rozier submitted two Department Scrapbooks to National and took 1st place with one and 4th place with the other. Winners of the Post Newsletter contest are; 1st place-Salisbury Post 342 2nd place-Edenton Post 40 3rd place-Kinston Post 43 Selection of six Colon Furr Recipients, Law Officer of the Year, Post Commander of the Year, Post Adjutant of the Year, Boy Scout High Adventure awards, Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees, 2007 Players of the Year, Employer of the Year. More information will be available at a later date. Percy Sudsbury, Post 386 received a plaque for turning in the most pull-tabs for the year,(1,372 pounds). District 22 Commander, Fred Dixon was presented a jacket by Joe Ann Riley for earning the Joe Riley award for District Commander of the Year.
Last minute update Pull Tabs
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Pull tabs turned in at the Mid-Winter Conference was 6562 lbs. We had 9141 lbs. turned in at the June Convention. The net income generated was $15,812.00 from these tabs. The Ronald McDonald House, Executive Director, Noreen Strong's Dream is to surpass the last year's income of $16,606.96. Noreen's Dream is to collect $20,000.00 by December 31, 2007. To reach this goal with the new exchange right at $0.55 per pound, will take 7650 lbs. of pull-tabs. Lets all pull together, “Noreen’s Dream” should not be a tough one to pull off (no pun intended) if everyone brings in what they have. View Pull Tab information.
13th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival |
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Wars on Film: Six films look to war for stories of pain, triumph and tragedy; four of them revisit WWII with a new focus.
http://dept.nclegion.org/WarsonFilm.pdf
Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday |
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Golden Corral is conducting its seventh annual Military Appreciation Monday on Nov. 12. On this day, all 485 restaurants will offer a free "thank you" dinner buffet and beverage to any person who has served in the U.S. military. A new component of this year's event is an essay contest open to anyone who has served or has a parent who has served in the military. Essays of 1,000 words or less should explain why the entrant is proud of their service or that of their parents. Three prizes, starting at $1,000, will be awarded to further the winners' educations. http://www.goldencorral.com/military/
Activate Post Website |
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If your post website is not activated, send an email request to the webmaster
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North Carolina American Legion Albums have a new home at; http://picasaweb.google.com/nclegion The picture album for the 2007 National convention in Reno, Nev has been published.
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