Jan. 7 to Dec.30, 2015 District 12 Updates (all
posted in 2015)
Email
distributed by your District Hubmaster to key individuals at each post within
our district. Generally sent out weekly with
local information and items forwarded from the State and Division
Commanders. Any or all items may be
distributed by the Post Hubmaster as the Commander/President directs.
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12/30/15 District 12 Update
HAPPY NEW YEAR almost
Dec 31st (Thursday)
Benbrook Post 297– New Years Eve party
--- FYI:
POST 516 WILL CLOSE AT 6 PM ON Dec 31st and open at noon on Friday Jan first.
POST 655 WILL BE CLOSED FROM SUNDAY, DEC 20TH TILL WEDNESDAY, JAN 6TH.
Jan 9, 2016 (one week from Saturday) – District Oratorical Contest, 10:00 am at Post 838
--- Public Relations- PLEASE GIVE ME UPDATED INFORMATION
Post 297 no webpage.
Post 297 Riders Facebook page inactive?
Post 333 no webpage.
Post 356 no webpage.
Post 569 no webpage?
Post 624 webpage gone?
Post 639 (Everman) no webpage or Facebook page?
Post 838 webpage gone?
Post 838 Facebook page inactive?
I can prepare a generic webpage with details about your post and put it on line using our district server and it will cost you nothing.
Facebook pages can be made so the public can see them but not post on them.
--- FYI:
Subject: Texas alcohol regulators warn against extortion
scam
Businesses received letters claiming an observer witnessed violations of Texas
alcohol laws, threatening to tell TABC if they didn't pay.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas beverage regulators have warned businesses that sell
alcohol to beware of an extortion scam.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Monday announced retailers in the
Dallas-Fort Worth area have been targeted since October. U.S. Postal Service inspectors are also
helping investigate the scheme reported by several retailers licensed by the TABC. Some businesses received letters claiming a
third-party observer witnessed violations of Texas alcohol laws at the
establishments. The letters threatened to report violations to the TABC unless
the owner agreed to pay $500 via a cash card.
Commission officials say the letters are not connected to the TABC.
Anyone receiving such a threat should contact the Austin-based agency.
For more information visit TABC
website here. https://www.tabc.state.tx.us/
Bill West
State Adjutant
American Legion, Dept of Texas
***Centennial Celebration***
--- From Your Hubmaster/Historian:
On our website at the “Hub, PR and History” button there is a “HISTORY’ button with the information I have. The info below is also included. Some of the post links are no longer active and need to be updated. I do not have anything on most of our posts.
Ken
--- Fwd from the Department of Texas
FOR: Immediate Statewide Distribution
From: Fred Rogers depthubmaster@txlegion.org
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
The American Legion’s Centennial year is 2019; it’s time for Posts to check out the website dedicated to the event. The Centennial site is: www.centennial.legion.org
This will let you sign in, register, share Post history; download a centennial guide and much more. The last report from Department indicated that only 34 Posts in Texas had registered. This is a great opportunity for your Post to share its legacy and become part of a national event. Check it out!!
I’ve included an attachment to this newsletter that will help you write a Post history. If you cannot locate a Post history, contact the District Commander and he can ask the District Historian to check the history collection and if there is a copy, he can furnish it to you.
Thanks,
Barry D. Schoenhals, Hubmaster/PR Chairman
18th District
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12/23/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Christmas in our neighborhood 2015
--- Coming events:
Dec. 29th (Tuesday) -
Veteran Village information and
participation
Lockheed
Martin Armed Forces Bowl Afternoon Kickoff
Dec 31st (next Thursday) – New Years Eve party at Benbrook Post 297
--- FYI:
Texas alcohol regulators warn against extortion scam
***Important Message
From National Adjutant***
When posts are using their facilities to host candidates, they should remove the emblem and Legion flag to avoid the impression of endorsement.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant
“Every day is Veterans Day"
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Message from Department Chaplain***
TO: State Commander, Adjutant & PR Chair; Division Commanders & Hubmasters; District Commanders & Hubmasters
FOR: Immediate State Wide Distribution
The message below comes from Harvey Klee, Department Chaplain. This is a great opportunity and your cooperation in helping promote this and all training at the Mid-Winter Conference is appreciated. All training will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016,…more details will follow shortly. There is not a registration fee for the Conference.
Fred Rogers
972-977-9342
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12/16/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This Friday:
Dec 18th (Friday) – District Christmas Party, 7:00 pm at Benbrook Post 297
From Joe:
Ken; let's
remind everyone about the District party on Friday, Dec 18 at 7:00 PM at the
Benbrook Post 297. Remind all Officers especially, and bring a small gift.
From Ken:
I hope to see everybody there, then I go to Post 516 Christmas Party (and I hope to see everybody there) and then I go to a Taekwondo event (and hope to rest).
--- Coming events:
Dec 25th (Friday) – Merry Christmas
Dec. 29th (Tuesday) - Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Afternoon Kickoff
If you have not reserved a space at the Veterans Village, it is too late but here are the details so you can attend.
Veteran Village information
– opens at 10 am – free
You can go and visit (even offer to help).
From Post 626;
We will be participating in the Veteran's Village at the Armed Forces Bowl. Our application has already been submitted, and our Adjutant, Rita Anderson has been in contact with their coordinator. We are planning on setting up the night before
--- Interesting:
Another resource that is available (and vetted by the VA):
Sharing this uncommon financial resource for combat vets only.
If have shared/received before then disregard however a lot of folks are
asking about this so thought would share again especially in time for
Christmass. If have any questions contact/leave msg for POC: Connie Rios at: crios@clcinc.org or 817-569-9008 ex. 24
May YOU and YOURS have a Merry Christmass. J
In your humble service…
“Baldy”
James M. Jones MBA-HM, Fort Worth Vet Center
Dept. of Veteran Affairs, 817-921-9095, james.jones@va.gov
From: Connie Rios [mailto:crios@clcinc.org]
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 9:32 AM
To: Undisclosed recipients
Subject: [EXTERNAL] COIN Program
Good Morning,
Please share with your connections. The COIN
program has $35,978 to assist our Combat Veterans with this month. Below is a guideline for
our qualifications. If you have any questions about the program I am more
than happy to answer them for you. I have enclosed our flyer for your
distribution. Thank you.
In order to qualify for the COIN project the Veteran must meet
the following criteria:
The Veteran must have an Expeditionary Medal or Campaign
Medal listed amongst their awards. Since every branch has a different way
of annotating their DD214 we have Veterans that are combat veterans with
neither a campaign or expeditionary medal (never got a medal placed under their
awards) as long as their DD214 has them reflecting as being in an imminent
danger area we will service them (this would be annotated under the remarks
section).
The Veteran must also meet our income guidelines. Our
guidelines are based off of HUD AMI and will depend on the county and family
size. We must have a years’ worth of income and calculate it based off
gross for anyone OVER the age of 18 residing in the home. The counties
that we service are: Dallas, Denton, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker,
Somervell and Tarrant.
Please note the following:
We are a ONE time financial assistance
We can only cover up to $1800 (per Veteran)
All things we pay MUST be in the Veterans name (there are very
limited circumstances to this)
We only assist with things that are PAST due excluding the
following:
Car repair (fixed on a case by case basis)
Deposits (we do not cover application fees)
Hotels (case by case basis)
Day Care (case by case basis)
Connie
Rios
US Marine Corps Veteran
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12/9/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Thank you Tarrant County (on the wall at license renewal sub courthouse).
Printable 2016 District 12 Calendar
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
WINTER CLASSIC CAR SHOW
at Post 655, December 5, 2015
--- This week:
Dec 12-13 (Saturday - Sunday) – Toys for Tots toy drives at Hulen, Ridgemar and Arlington sites.
Dan Varnedore said they can use all the volunteers they can get
You can call them at (972) 910-0413
Toys for Tots scheduled for our area:
December 12 – National Wreaths
Across America Day, a movement to cover all
Veterans
grave markers with a wreath at over 800 cemeteries across the USA.
Dec 12th through 16th
SNOWBALL EXPRESS VIII in Dallas –
Fort Worth Texas
Dec 13th (Sunday) – Snowball
Express Walk of Gratitude in Fort Worth
On Sunday, December 13th, on Gendy Street from W Lancaster
there will be an opportunity to turn out to show the Snowball Express families
that their loss is honored and remembered. At about 9:15 AM, a convoy of
about 40 charter buses will arrive at Will Rogers Memorial Center, and off load
about 1,850 children and a surviving parent for a day at the museums and Will
Rogers Coliseum. They will have a Walk of Gratitude along Gendy Street to
the plaza in front of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History where they
will release a few thousand helium filled balloons skyward with notes to their
lost loved ones. We are encouraging the public to turn out and line Gendy
Street from W. Lancaster to the museum plaza to cheer and show the love for
these families.
--- Interesting:
The story about the writing of “Angel Flight” by Darden Smith and Radney Foster, commissioned by the Texas Air Guard.
http://www.texascooppower.com/texas-stories/life-arts/the-next-song
--- Security:
Seven Steps for Making Identity Protection Part of Your Routine
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12/4/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
I know I’m late but please check out the following links:
Veterans Day Parade appreciation
Legion specific pictures with link to pictures from this year’s parade, listing of the participants, volunteers and supporters
Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2015
Dan Zmroczek reported that he had seen our parade covered on all four major TV stations and we also had good coverage in the Star Telegram.
He is now compiling information to submit the “After Action Report” to the DoD Commemorative Partner program office.
Article has been submitted to The Legion Times (too late for this month, in January publication)
The National Auxiliary requested info about activities but I do not know if anyone submitted anything
--- This week: (no excuses – no rain in sight)
Dec 5th (Saturday)
SATURDAY, DEC 5 - SANTA'S HOT ROD CHRISTMAS CAR SHOW at Post 655, 2 to 6 pm
Euless Parade of Lights 6:30 pm
Toys for Tots scheduled for our area:
Dec 8th (Tuesday) – Toys for Tots kick off at Sundance Square 6 to 9 PM
Dec 12-13 (Saturday - Sunday) – Toys for Tots toy drives at Hulen, Ridgemar and Arlington sites.
Dan Varnedore said they can use all the volunteers they can get. You can call them at (972) 910-0413
Be sure to check the schedule and prepare for lots of great events coming up soon.
--- Interesting:
For those of us preparing for year end
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses making year-end gifts to charity that several important tax law provisions have taken effect in recent years.
Fortunately we live in a state that operates on a consumption tax. This is where the government operates on what you choose to spend, not what you earn, save or invest; and our posts qualify as tax exempt.
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11/25/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
136th Texas Air National Guard Holiday Party, November 15, 2015
7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down, November 18, 2015
(One cold rainy weekend away from having the parade presentation ready)
--- Americanism
Now is
the time to start lining up Oratory contenders.
If you are participating in VETERAN’S VILLAGE at the ARMED
FORCES BOWL please let me know.
--- This week:
Nov 28th (Saturday) - Post 297 is an official drop-off location for Toys for Tots, and will sponsor a "Community Day of Caring".
Breakfast from 8-12 ($5donation), Santa, kids crafts, and more. Bring a new unwrapped toy and help make a happy holiday for kids in need.
Nov 30th (Monday) - ALA PATIENT GIFT SHOP RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY at the Dallas VA Medical Center
--- Coming events:
Toys for Tots scheduled for our area: (new dates)
Dec 8th (Tuesday) – Toys for Tots kick off at Sundance Square 6 to 9 PM
Dec 12-13 (Saturday - Sunday) – Toys for Tots toy drives at Hulen, Ridgemar and Arlington sites.
Dan Varnedore said they can use all the volunteers they can get
You can call them at (972) 910-0413
--- From the Department of Texas
On November 20 and 21, 2015, the HQ staff, along with Division Commanders and volunteers, met in Austin to call expired members. This may result in local Posts receiving checks and/or inquiries from expired members. Because of the break in membership these individuals can be renewed without maintaining their "continuous years" or they may be processed as new members. Remember that they have already established their eligibility and we hope you will welcome them into your Post.
John McKinny
State Commander
American Legion
Department of Texas
--- From National
VA patients flu shots
Walgreens has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide enrolled VA patients flu shots at no cost. This program makes it easier than ever for you to stay healthy. And, Walgreens will safely send the information to your VA health record- within the established requirements of the eHealth exchange.
--- ALLERT
US-CERT
Alerts Users to Holiday Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns
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11/18/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Nov 21st (Saturday) – Benefit for Sue Mulkey, 6 pm at Post 516
--- Public Relations
From Tina on Mansfield Facebook
A HUGE thank you (which doesn't seem like near enough) to the Auxiliary, Riders, Sons, and Legionnaires of Mansfield Post 624. They graciously donated a total of $1,600 to the children of Lena Pope / Chapel Hill Academy. What an awesome display of community service, compassion, and care for our children - our nation's future leaders. I love you all so much and I'm blessed personally to know such an amazing group of people who I love working with. Thank you thank you thank you
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From Mary at Unit 655 (we had a great time today at the 7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down, will have pictures next week)
I got to meet so many wonderful people. The two lady veterans I worked with work for the VA going underneath bridges looking for homeless veterans. Ken explained to me how the surplus supplies get distributed and Marty Peters explained how they solicit donations from the public and through their local Chambers of Commerce. Marty said the response is amazing!
--- From the Department of Texas
District nominations for
VAMC/OPC Volunteer of the Year are due at Department no later than 31 December
2015.
(letter attached)
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
(almost caught up, let me know what I have missed from before Veterans Day)
NAS Fort Worth JRB - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, September 11, 2015
POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at NAS Fort Worth JRB, September 18, 2015
HEB Post 379 Annual Cancer Research Breakfast, October 4, 2015
Bankhead Highway - 2015 Tarrant County/Fort Worth, October 5, 2015
District Chili Cook off at Haltom City Post 655, October 16, 2015
Vietnam War memorial Dedication in Arlington Texas, October 25, 2015
Halloween in district 12, October 31, 2015
Grapevine Veterans Day Parade, November 7, 2015
Marine Corps Birthday at Post 379, November 7, 2015
Massing of the Colors, November 8, 2015
District Honor Guard presenting colors at Dallas Cowboys game, Nov. 8, 2015
Post 379 honoring Veterans at Heritage House of Keller, Nov. 10, 2015
Post 379 at Freddys Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Nov. 11, 2015
Post 379 recognizing Texas Roadhouse, November 11, 2015
Post 356 with Veterans at Eagle Crest Villas, November 11, 2015
--- New events to add to your calendar (in addition to what was there):
November 28th - Post 297 is an official drop-off location for Toys For Tots, and will sponsor a "Community Day of Caring" on November 28th. Breakfast from 8-12 ($5donation), Santa, kids crafts, and more. Bring a new unwrapped toy and help make a happy holiday for kids in need.
November 30th
ALA PATIENT GIFT SHOP RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: The annual American Legion Auxiliary Patient Gift Shop Opening will take place on Monday, November 30th, at the Dallas VA Medical Center. If you have never attended a gift shop opening, I highly encourage you to make the effort.
December 13th
Snowball Express extends an invitation to the following:
Every day men and women of the armed forces return from grueling overseas
deployments to be reunited with their awaiting families. But not everyone
will have that chance – some of our brave service members make the ultimate
sacrifice, and their families left behind are changed forever. Snowball
Express is a charity that honors our Nation’s fallen heroes by serving those
children who will never be reunited with their mom or dad. Since 2006,
the mission of Snowball Express has been a simple, yet profoundly important
one: Provide hope and new happy memories to the children of fallen
military heroes who have died while on active duty since 9/11. We bring
children together from all over the world for a fun filled four-day retreat,
connecting them with other children who have experienced a similar loss.
Parents of children of the fallen tell us that their child is reserved,
withdrawn, or unwilling to talk about their loss. Participating in Snowball
Express changes that, helping each child understand that they are not alone,
and giving them the opportunity to share their feelings on losing something so
precious, their parent.
On Sunday, December 13th, on Gendy
Street from W Lancaster there will be an opportunity to turn out to show the
Snowball Express families that their loss is honored and remembered. At
about 9:15 AM, a convoy of about 40 charter buses will arrive at Will Rogers
Memorial Center, and off load about 1,850 children and a surviving parent for a
day at the museums and Will Rogers Coliseum. They will have a Walk of
Gratitude along Gendy Street to the plaza in front of the Fort Worth Museum of
Science and History where they will release a few thousand helium filled balloons
skyward with notes to their lost loved ones. We are encouraging the
public to turn out and line Gendy Street from W. Lancaster to the museum plaza
to cheer and show the love for these families.
As veterans we know the sense of loss of a comrade, and more importantly we
understand the honor bound with our brothers and sisters, so let's all turn out
to support the families they left behind.
Bob Wood
(c) 817-914-3831
Board Member, Fort Worth Air Power Council (www.fwapc.org <http://www.fwapc.org/> )
Board Member, Snowball Express (www.snowballexpress.org) Member, USS Fort Worth
Support Committee (https://ussfortworth.org)
December 18th
DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PARTY: Mark your calendar. The District Christmas Party is scheduled for Friday, December 18th, 7:00 p.m. at Benbrook Post 297. More details will be forthcoming. All 12th District members are invited, please pass the word, and I hope to see you there.
December 29th
VETERAN’S VILLAGE AT ARMED FORCES BOWL: Have you heard about the Veteran’s Village at this year’s Armed Forces Bowl? Veteran’s organizations are invited to be a part of the pre and post-game activities at the Veteran’s Village presented by the American Red Cross. The village will serve as a place for military personnel, veterans and fans to gather in a central, fun-packed area just outside the stadium. It will consist of tents, booths, tables and displays of different veteran and civic organizations and companies wishing to assist veterans. You can reserve a space at no cost. Additional details and registration form are in the attached. Deadline to register is December 8th. This is a great opportunity to get exposure for the American Legion Family, and let the community know how we serve our veterans, service members and community, as well as an opportunity to recruit new members.
December 31st - New Years Eve party. Live music by Bo Brothers Bands (veterans!!); Tickets $15 each or $25 per couple ($20 and $30 at the door). Includes party favors, champagne toast, black eyed peas, and full midnight breakfast.
Super Bowl Raffle -- Post 297 is raffling a 60" Vizio flat screen TV proceeds to benefit our "Renovation and Rejuvenation" project at Post 297. Winner to be drawn at Super Bowl Party (need not be present to win, but everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy some football with us!)
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11/12/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Lets see:
I have not seen anything about the Grapevine Parade last Saturday, yet.
The 34th Annual Massing of the Colors last Sunday was great, working on pictures to publish.
Sunday night Color Guard got great coverage on TV (hope to get some pictures
From Dave Eagan (from the Dallas Cowboys)
Videos will be up for the next two weeks for download. Honor Guard included in the Anthem.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7fhvBAEiUZdTlpfU3MyT0EtdmM&usp=sharing
Do not know anyone that went to the Tuesday event at Post 453 with Congressman Marc Veasey and he did not mention it on Wed morning at the parade.
Wed. morning event and medals presentation went well (video link below)
Our parade went great (some video linked below – pictures eventually)
After parade social at VFW Post 8235 was a full house
Texas Roadhouse event with Post 379 looked full also (pictures later)
Hope all that went to the National Cemetery enjoyed the fly over we lost to them.
I went home and crashed so no info on more stuff, will provide pictures if sent to me.
I saw video from our parade on channel 4 and 8 (may have been on others I did not catch). Channel 5 and 11 used to be Fort Worth stations but cover the Dallas parade.
--- 2015 Parade After
Action Meeting
Thank you very much for your participation in this year’s Veterans Day Parade.
If you missed this year, we missed you and hope you can be here next year.
Every year after the parade we have a “debrief” meeting to address things that may need correcting and ideas to improve the experience.
The Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade is very much a community event and we consider everyone that participates part of the team. It is put together by a committee of volunteers that coordinate the activities necessary to make this a respectful, enlightening and fun experience and you are welcome to join in.
The meeting is this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, 10:00 am
VFW Post 8235 located at 5333 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth TX 76114
Map to VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
We hope you can attend but if not, we welcome any critiques or suggestions be emailed to parade@tcvc.us and we will read them at the meeting.
Links you might like:
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/article44292549.html#storylink=cpy
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/article44284035.html#storylink=cpy
Pictures will be posted on our website after all are compiled.
Ken Cox
Tarrant County Veterans Council
--- Coming events:
Nov 14th (Saturday) – Military Appreciation Dinner and Dance at Arlington Elks Lodge (Post 60)
Nov 18th (Wednesday) – 7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down; 9:00AM- 2:00PM at the Resource Connection Gym located at 2300 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119.
--- Community, State and Nation
Food Bank drive started at Post 626
--- From the Department of Texas
The November edition of The Legion Times has been published and can be viewed here. This months edition contains many interesting and important articles that are important to our leaders and membership. We appreciate your help in promoting our newsletter.
Thank you for helping to spread the word.
Fred Rogers
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11/4/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This weekend:
Friday Nov 6th
Hot dog eating contest at Mansfield Post 624.
Saturday Nov 7th
Post 356 "First Saturday" breakfast; 8:00 am ($5 Donation), Location: 8105 Grand Junction Drive, Fort Worth, 76179
Grapevine Veteran Parade; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Veterans Day Parade meeting (everyone is invited) VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Deadline for registration (to be announced you must register)
Sunday Nov 8th
34th Annual Massing of the Colors; 2:30 pm invitation
Our 12th District
Honor Guard Honor Guard has been selected to present the colors at the Dallas
Cowboys game on 8 November 2015.
Our District 12 Honor Guard is proudly going to be a part of presenting the colors at the Dallas Cowboy game this Sunday night at 7:30!! (Might want to watch the Pre Game show, just in case). And possibly the news following......
The Cowboys are celebrating Veteran Appreciation Day. Please watch and cheer on our Honor Guard!
The District 12 Honor Guard is an expansion of, and under the direction of, HEB Post 379.
--- This coming week:
Tuesday, Nov 10th - Congressman Marc Veasey will be honoring the recipients of the 33rd District’s 2015 Congressional Veterans Commendation. The ceremony will be followed by a Veterans Town Hall. If you will be attending either, RSVP is strongly encouraged at 214-741-1387, 817-920-9086, or daniela.huerta@mail.house.gov.
Wednesday Nov 11th – Veterans Day Parade
--- FOOD:
Veterans Day special meal deals for Veterans from morning to night.
--- Public Relations
From Post 379:
On 11 November 2015 we will be supporting the Veterans Day celebration at Texas Roadhouse with our Honor Guard and officers waiting tables along with the Mayor of Bedford.
The weekend of 14-15 November we will be at Softball World recruiting new members and serving breakfast tacos and sausage on a stick as well as water.
FREDDY'S STEAK BURGERS, (2820 State Hwy 121, Euless, TX)
Every Tuesday between 5-8 PM through the month of November (ending Dec. 1), IF
YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A LEGION MEMBER, 20% OF YOUR FOOD ORDER WILL BE
DONATED BACK TO THE LEGION! Please support Freddy's and your LEGION POST 379!!!
--- Passed on from Our District Commander:
The Department of Texas is currently 1100 members short of making
the upcoming National Target date. We are currently in San Antonio area working
a membership revitalization project with National Commander Barnett.
State Cdr McKinny and Nat Cdr Barnett would like for each District Commander to
get on the phone and call your Post and ask them to send in just 3 members each
and we will make the target date.
Thanks for your support.
--- Community, State and Nation (Registration letter attached)
7th Annual Cowtown Homeless
Veteran Stand Down. Deadline to volunteer November 11,
2015.
November 18th from 9:00AM- 2:00PM at the Resource Connection Gym located at 2300 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119.
We are asking you to partner with us to distribute winter necessities and other donated items to our homeless Veterans, to help meet their needs and support our mission of ending homelessness.
If you would like to reserve a table or volunteer, please contact me by sending the attached registration form via email ShannaB.Ruppert@va.gov or fax (817)255-7166 (attn: Shanna Ruppert) no later than November 11, 2015.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email ShannaB.Ruppert@va.gov , cell phone (972)898-0159, or Kendre Flowers by email (Kendre.Flowers@va.gov), phone (817)255-7162. You can also contact Linda Saucedo on her cell, 214-927-4501, or e-mail her at linda.saucedo@va.gov. We look forward to your participation in making this year a total success at the 7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down.
--- From the Department of Texas
Attached is the November Hubmaster Report
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10/28/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
This Friday early voting ends for the November 3 election, more details below.
This Saturday night/Sunday morning reset your clocks
November 1st, 2015 at 2 a.m. Fall-Back One Hour for no particular good reason.
PILLAR III: AMERICANISM presentation from District 12 Fall Convention
Lots of good ideas for all the Legion Family from our District Americanism Chair Joseph
Campbell
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Flag Retirement Ceremony at Haltom City Post 655, October 11, 2015
District 12 Fall Convention, October 24, 2015 (slideshow)
Vietnam War memorial Dedication in Arlington Texas, October 25, 2015
--- This week:
Oct 30th (Friday)
Pulled
Pork Dinner at Haltom City Post 655
Oct 31st (Saturday) – Halloween
(morning)
2nd Annual Fort Worth Snowball Express
5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk
All the proceeds from the run will benefit our mission in supporting the children of our fallen military heroes at the annual gathering this December.
6:30 AM – Race Day Registration, 8:00 AM – Free 1 Mile Kids Fun Run, 8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk
WHERE: Trinity Park Pavilion #1 (also known as the Fort Worth Police and Fire Memorial), 2300 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(evening)
Halloween Car Show at Haltom
City Post 655
Trunk
& Treat Ladies Auxiliary at Post 516; 6 pm to 9 pm
(all day)
Fort Hood
Retiree Appreciation Day
Nov 2nd (Monday) – Commanders Call, 7:00 pm at Post 516
Nov 3rd (Tuesday) – Election Day -
Constitutional Amendment Election
How and where to vote November 3, 2015 Constitutional Amendment Election Explanatory Statements
--- TIME TO GET FOLKS TOGETHER AND MAKE PLANS
Saturday Nov 7th – final Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
This will be the last meeting before the parade and you are invited to provide input and ask questions, this is your parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day November 11. Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
Nov 8th (Sunday) – 34th Annual Massing of the Colors; invitation and flyer
Nov 11th (Wednesday) – Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day special meal deals for Veterans from morning to night.
--- Opportunities and benefits:
Nov. 10th at American Legion Post 453, 2755 Bachman Dr. Dallas, TX 75234
Congressman Marc Veasey will be honoring the recipients of the 33rd District’s 2015 Congressional Veterans Commendation at a ceremony on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015. The ceremony will be followed by a Veterans Town Hall.
If you will be attending either, RSVP is strongly encouraged at 214-741-1387, 817-920-9086, or daniela.huerta@mail.house.gov.
--- From the Department of Texas
***New VA App For Your Smart Phone***
For: Immediate Statewide Distribution
The Veterans Administration has a new App for your Smart Phone - “311 Vet” —
just go to the appropriate ’store’ and download…it is free. To use the
App just enter your question about VA Benefits (only) and press enter to get an
almost immediate reply. This is a must for all of your members. You
will not enter any personal identifying information. Our thanks to Bobby
Baker, 1st Division Adjutant for making us aware of this new service.
Fred Rogers
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10/21/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Thursday (Oct 22) SPAGHETTI – MEATBALLS at Post 626
Friday (Oct 23) Chicken K-Bobs by Commander Regan (Benefits Auxiliary Scholarships) Entertainment: Johnny Lovett – AKA ELVIS at Post 379
Saturday (Oct 24) District 12 Fall Convention at HEB Post 379
Joint session agenda – Legion business meeting agenda - Convention Call – Registration Form (docx) – Registration Form (pdf)
TIME TO GET FOLKS TOGETHER AND MAKE PLANS
Saturday Nov 7th – final Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
This will be the last meeting before the parade and you are invited to provide input and ask questions, this is your parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day November 11. Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
Nov 8th (Sunday) – 34th Annual Massing of the Colors; invitation and flyer
-- Parade Countdown:
The 2015 Veterans Day Parade Poster is attached, please share.
The 2015 Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade is dedicated to our Vietnam War Veterans and we would be honored if our Vietnam Veterans will join with other VIP’s to be recognized for your service at the opening ceremony. For more information please email parade@tcvc.us.
--- Public Relations (The year is not over at Halloween)
Subject: American Legion Post 356 "Veterans Helping
Veterans"
We're standing up a "Veterans Helping Veterans Fund".
- In the near term Post 356 will support 11 Veterans in the Azle Eagle Crest
Assisted Care facility, and also support the "Wheels for Warriors"
service shuttling Veterans to the VA (I stole that name from Post 163 -
but isn't copying the greatest form of flattery?).
Also we will be visiting the Eagle Crest facility to present certificates of
appreciation to the 11 Veterans housed there following the Veterans Day
Parade. Immediately following the Parade is a Chili Lunch hosted by Jim
"ABLE" Weir. $5 Donation is requested - RSVP to harleyultrajim@gmail.com if
interested in attending. Location: 8105 Grand Junction Drive, Fort Worth,
76179. Immediately after the lunch we will proceed to Eagle Crest
to visit the Veterans and distribute the certificates. All donations will
go to the "Veterans Helping Veterans Fund"
- Post 356 will have a monthly "First Saturday" breakfast for the
Post 356 Family and Friends. $5 Donation - Location: 8105 Grand Junction
Drive, Fort Worth, 76179 Time: 0800
- Post 356 will be holding a "Toys - for - Tots" Event in
December and will provide info/details in November.
-- Early voting now
Nov 3rd (Tuesday) – Election Day - Constitutional Amendment Election
Links to details:
How and where to vote http://www.votetexas.gov/
November 3, 2015 Constitutional Amendment Election Explanatory Statements
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10/15/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
American Legion Military Appreciation Celebration, October 3, 2015
Bankhead Highway - 2015 Tarrant County/Fort Worth, October 5, 2015
Haltom City Post
655 training, October 10, 2015
--- This week:
Oct 16th (Friday) - Post 655 is challenging all of the other Posts in our District to a Chili Cook-off 6:30 PM TO 8 PM (registration form)
Oct 17th (Saturday) – Post 297 Fundraiser Ride; 10:30 am registration
And do not forget a week from Saturday (Oct 24th) Fall District 12 Convention at HEB Post 379
Convention Call – Registration Form (docx) – Registration Form (pdf)
-- Parade Countdown:
The 2015 Veterans Day Parade Poster is attached, please share.
The 2015 Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade is dedicated to our Vietnam War Veterans and we would be honored if our Vietnam Veterans will join with other VIP’s to be recognized for your service at the opening ceremony.
For more information please email parade@tcvc.us.
--- Public Relations (great example of going public)
Oct 31 (Sat) Halloween Car show at American Legion 2812 Carson in Haltom City5:00-9:00. 42 Awards $15.00 Registration Fee Trick or treat the trunks. Best presentation of a car, Costume contest for men, women, boy & Girl Hosted by WWW.DDRockinRods.Com or 817-797-1197. NOTE: American Legions needs your help!!! Each year they ask people to help contribute to their food bank. If you have anything imperishable please help them food for some of the veteran family’s as we approach the holidays
--- From the Department of Texas
The information below is furnished to us by Bobby Baker
If you are a Veteran patient in the VA system, you may choose to get a no-cost flu
shot at a local Walgreens (Nationwide) between now and March 31, 2016.
No appointment is required; simply go to any Walgreens, tell the pharmacist you receive care at a VA facility and show your Veterans Identification Card and another form of photo ID. Use Group Code # 5933XBAYV. Your immunization record will be updated electronically in your local VA electronic health record.
--- Interesting:
Original release date: October 08, 2015
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued an alert to consumers and
merchants about the security risks involved with EMV Cards. An EMV card is a
credit or debit card with a microchip that helps protect cardholder data.
However, EMV cards may still be vulnerable to exploitation.
US-CERT encourages consumers and merchants to review the IC3 Alert for information on EMV card vulnerabilities and proactive defensive measures.
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10/8/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
No pictures to show this week
No report from ALMAC in
The Cancer Research Fundraiser at HEB Post 379 on Sunday was
great, Fort Worth Councilperson Jungus
The Bankhead Highway Event in
“National Night Out” was last night (sorry for wrong date) and I have heard of no events at our posts or my neighborhood.
--- This week:
This Saturday - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
This will be the last planning meeting (hopefully) and all are invited to provide input and ask questions, this is your parade.
The parade will be on Veterans Day November 11. Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
The Tarrant County Veterans Council is a proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, to learn more about the Commemoration, please visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
This Sunday – Post 516 Fun Run; registration starts at 10 am, KSU 11:30 am
--- Coming events:
Next Friday Oct 16th - Post 655 is challenging all of the other Posts in our District to a Chili Cook-off 6:30 PM TO 8 PM (registration form)
And do not forget Oct 24th (Saturday) Fall District 12 Convention at HEB Post 379
--- From the Department of Texas
October Department of Texas Hubmaster Report attached.
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9/30/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Oct 3rd (Saturday) - ALMAC at
Car and Bike Show 11 am to 6 pm at Post 516
Oct 4th (Sunday) –
Cancer Research Fundraiser,
8:00 am at HEB Post 379 (see below)
Oct
4th to 6th – Bankhead Highway Event in
Oct 7th is
National Night Out “
11th Annual Cancer Research
Benefit this coming Sunday, October 4th starting at 10:00 am with our
Pancake Breakfast. There will be grab bags, our pink balloons, baskets
and donations from area restaurants, plus, new this year, "poppers"
which are full of gift items. Pancakes will be served until 2 and then
Terry and Kathy will be serving burgers and patty melts. The day is full
of fun and fellowship, but most of all, every penny raised goes to M.D.
Anderson for continuing cancer research. We raised $15,000.00 last year.
Please come out and join us for such a great
cause.
Kathy Bigley
President Unit
379
--- From Our District President:
October is a busy month for the American Legion Auxiliary 12th District. Here are a few of the great activities taking place during the month of October. Everyone is invited to come out, join the fun, and support these fantastic fund raising events.
Also, as a reminder . . .
Pre-Veterans Day Cookout – Help is needed: On Thursday, October 29th, VA Clinic Voluntary Services will hold their annual Pre-Veterans Day Cookout at the Clinic. Most of our current volunteers will be out of town on October 29th, so we desperately need Occasional volunteers to help serve cake. That is also the 12th District’s day to operate the coffee cart. If you are able to volunteer on this day, please contact Betty Heedley at 817-229-5903.
Volunteer Sign-Up: In addition, Voluntary Services is very much in need of Regular volunteers. The Regular volunteer program is designed for individuals that can commit to a regular schedule to volunteer. Individual schedules can vary from a few hours every other week to a couple days per week. The amount of time a volunteer comes in is based on the assignment and what they have available for time. Regular volunteers are required to complete the fingerprinting sign-up process at the Dallas VA Hospital. The next sign-up process at the Dallas VA Hospital is scheduled for Monday, October 5th. If anyone is interested in serving as a Regular volunteer, please contact Betty Heedley at 817-229-5903. Betty is a member of Benbrook Auxiliary Unit 297, and she serves as our Auxiliary Hospital Representative at the VA Clinic. Betty will be available on October 5th to go with anyone interested in serving as a Regular volunteer.
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Post 655 is challenging all of the other Posts in our District to a Chili Cook-off. Send us your "best" chili.
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2015 (registration form)
WHERE: Post 655,
TIME: 6:30 PM TO 8 PM (poster)
JUDGES: Post 655 Commander & two (2) others
PRIZE: Gift Card & Bragging Rights
The Auxiliary also has a "
Oct
31st (Saturday) – Halloween
Halloween Car Show at
Trunk
& Treat Ladies Auxiliary at Post 516; 6 pm to 9 pm
--- Opportunities and benefits:
Only 5 days left to nominate a veteran for the Congressional Veterans Commendation!
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Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day November 11 www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
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9/23/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Ceremony at NAS Fort Worth JRB, September 18, 2015
Also at Post 379 and Post 626 and a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Post 379 but I have not gotten to posting them yet.
--- Needed:
Post 655 is looking for a frozen margaritas machine. If anyone has one that they are looking to get rid of, please contact Bill Deal at 817 287-8872.
Also Post 655 has 4 portable smoke eaters for sale or trade if anyone is interested.
--- Veterans Day Parade:
Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register.
The parade will be on Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11 www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
The Tarrant County Parade in
Several of our Posts are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great, membership is only $24 per year.
The Tarrant County Veterans Council is a proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, to learn more about the Commemoration, please visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
--- Community, State and Nation (Registration letter attached)
Dear Agency Provider:
I am writing to invite you to participate in the 7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down.
This year we will be hosting the Stand Down event on
November 18th from 9:00AM- 2:00PM at the Resource Connection Gym located at
2300 Circle Drive,
If you would like to reserve a table or volunteer, please contact me by sending the attached registration form via email ShannaB.Ruppert@va.gov or fax (817)255-7166 (attn: Shanna Ruppert) no later than November 11, 2015.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email ShannaB.Ruppert@va.gov , cell phone (972)898-0159, or Kendre Flowers by email (Kendre.Flowers@va.gov), phone (817)255-7162. You can also contact Linda Saucedo on her cell, 214-927-4501, or e-mail her at linda.saucedo@va.gov. We look forward to your participation in making this year a total success at the 7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down.
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9/9/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Sept 10-13 (Thurs –
Sunday) - Traveling Vietnam
Memorial Wall;
Sept 11th (Friday) – Patriot Day National Day of Service and Remembrance
Sept 12th (Saturday) everyone is invited.
VSO training – 10 am at Post 569
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Sept 16 – 20 (Wed. – Sun.) – Fall DEC in Austin
Veterans Day Parade http://tarrantcountyveterans.org/
Only 62 days till Veterans
Day
Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register.
The Tarrant County Parade in
Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great.
--- Opportunities and benefits:
The attached Job Fair listing is from the “Veteran Forrest Gump Does Flyers network!”
Passed on to us by the
Department of Veteran Affairs
--- Fall DEC information
FROM: Fred Rogers
972-977-9342
FOR: Immediate Statewide Distribution
During the Fall DEC on Saturday, September 19 starting at 0800 hours your Department Training Committee will be presenting the following fresh and interesting topics.
The American Legion-Building a Successful Organization
Accepting Leadership and Chairperson Responsibility
How To Conduct Post and District Training
The Role of Public Relations in a Successful Post
You are requested to register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-dec-training-tickets-17823451423 so adequate materials can be prepared for handout. This training is open to everyone and registration fee for the DEC has been waived
The American Legion, Alamo Post 2, 3518 Fredericksburg Road extends
an invitation to the Legion Family who are in San Antonio for the Fall DEC to
come out and visit Alamo Post 2 on the evening of Friday, September 18th.
We are approximately 6 miles from the Omni Colonnade and very easy to find.
Beginning at 7:00 PM thru 10:00 PM. light hors d’oeuvres and music
will be offered, assuming everyone will have already partaken in the great
restaurants we have here in
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9/2/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
School has started.
Please watch for school buses, school crossings and kids walking to school.
Now is the time to start thinking about Oratory,
(Grandpa’s Update: Andy Cox turned six, started first grade, tested and got his orange belt in taekwondo and is starting soccer; I get regular updates).
--- POST EVERLASTING:
This is a post from NANCY HINKLE:
"Please join me in a Memorial Visitation to Charlie Hinkle--loving
Husband, devoted Father, loyal Marine--on
Wednesday, September 9th,2015@ 9:00 a.m.
Wade Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX
A Formal Military service will follow @ 12:30 p.m. @ DFW National Cemetery.
Everyone is invited to the ELKS Lodge #2114 at 601 W.
Pioneer Pkwy.,
Respectfully submitted,
C.J. Farris-Chaplain-Unit 60
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
--- Veterans Dying Wish
TO: State Commander, Adjutant & PR Chair; Division Commanders & Hubmasters; District Commanders & Hubmasters
FOR: Immediate State Wide Distribution
POC: Direct to: John J. Cronin - john.cronin@va.gov
The Hospice Unit in the Hospital called me this morning and
there is a veteran that has been place in hospice care and has less than 6
months to live. His last wish is to see the Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs that
are playing here on 13 September. I would need two tickets (one for him and the
other for the nurse). I know if we pull our resources together we can make this
happen. I would like to have this completed by the 3rd or 4thof September.
Could you please send this out across the state of
John J. Cronin
2nd Vice Commander
American Legion Post 490
Message relayed by:
Fred Rogers
972-977-9342
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Please find attached the invitation and flyer inviting you to
participate in the 34th Annual Massing of the Colors hosted by the Fort Worth
Chapter, MOWW on Sunday 8 November at the First Presbyterian Church, Ft Worth
located at
Regards
Robert J. Williams, Major, USAF Retired
Treasurer
Ft Worth Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars
--- Public Relations
Attached you will find our 2015 Parade Press Release; please share with friends and any/all media contacts.
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day November 11 www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
The Tarrant County Veterans Council is a
proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, to learn more
about the Commemoration, please visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
We want you in the parade and welcome you to the Parade Planning Committee meetings.
KEEP THE TRADITIONS
ALIVE
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8/26/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Veterans Forum at Post 838, August 22, 2015
Elvis is in the building at Post 379, August 22, 2015
--- This week:
Aug 28th (Friday) - Post 379 Mexican Dinner by David Owens and Crew, 6:30 till 8 pm; Karaoke with Scott Moore 8 pm till midnight
Karaoke Contest at Post 516, 9 pm to midnight
Aug 29th (Saturday) – Rock N Blues Fundraising Dance featuring Simon Barch Band – Post 569; dinner at 7 and dance at 8 pm
--- District Meeting this coming Monday
Aug 31st (Monday) – District Meeting 7:00 pm at Post 838 (more details on the Auxiliary Facebook Page)
Shared from your Facebook Page Ladies (check it out for more on the meeting)
Ladies of the 12th District,
This is a reminder that our District meeting will be held
this coming Monday, August 31st, at 7:00 p.m. at Fort Worth Post 838. The Post
address is
Tina Hill
President, 12th District
--- VSO training on September 12th
From Rachel Reagan
VSO training will be on Saturday September 12th, 10 am at Post 569. Rene Ramirez from TVC will be there to train district service officer and anyone else that wants learn.
Rene will have his computer and can look into any TVC AND American Legion claims. Claimants welcome at 11am.
Rene Ramirez from the Texas
Veterans Commission is accredited with us and them and has been a huge help
since no ones in
--- Public Relations
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day November 11 www.TarrantCountyVeterans.org
The Tarrant County Veterans Council is a
proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, to learn more
about the Commemoration, please visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
We want you in the parade and welcome you to the Parade Planning Committee meetings.
KEEP THE TRADITIONS
ALIVE
--- DC Divisions Weekly Report attached
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8/19/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Change of Command, August 14, 2015
VITAS Spirit of '45
and Beyond, August 14, 2015
--- This week:
Aug 21 - 23 (Fri – Sun) 6TH Annual ALR State Rally - ELM MOTT, TEXAS
Aug 21 (Friday) - Karaoke Contest at Post 516, 9 pm to midnight
Aug 22 (Saturday) - ELVIS - Post 379 Dinner at 6:30; entertainment by “Johnny Lovett” aka "ELVIS" show starts at 8 pm
--- Community (passed on from the Tarrant County Veterans Council)
Hello, I work for a retirement community in
Katie Benton
Program Supervisor
The Vantage at Cityview
6301
817-292-5600 (p)
817-292-1955 (f)
--- Opportunities:
The Traveling
Schedule: Arrives Collin Creek Mall Plano, Texas on Thursday
morning September 10, 2015. It will be escorted to
Information:
We are to guard and protect the wall from 6pm to 6am Thursday through Sunday morning the 13th.
If you would like to help pulling guard, in two hour shifts, contact Mark Sorrentino at mondolimbo@verizon.net to get on the schedule.
--- Public Relations
From: NAS Fort Worth JRB Public Affairs Office
Janice Tomlin, a producer with KDAF CW33 reached out to request Vietnam Veteran assistance with a television program idea. The CW33 is looking for volunteers willing to participate in an oral history project/television program featuring Vietnam Veterans to be ran possibly in September (POW/MIA day) and in November (Veterans Day).
If you are, or know a Vietnam Veteran who would be, interested in volunteering, please contact Janice at Janice.tomlin@cw33.com.
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8/12/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Aug 14th (Friday) – National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Karaoke Contest at Post 516, 9 pm to midnight
This Friday, August 14th at 9:30 a.m. at The Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth, Post 626 member, Jim Lair, RADM (US Navy Ret.) will be speaking at "The Spirit of '45 and Beyond" event honoring all WWII veterans, surviving spouses and families, Rosie the Riveters, as well as veterans of all military branches, eras and campaigns. Flyer attached. Come out and join us!
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Post 655 Midnight Madness Car Show, August 8, 2015
From Rusty Baker, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Fort Worth JRB
Vietnam War 'Welcome Home' volunteers
and supporters,
Please take a moment to watch a video of the event created by the amazing 301st
Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office. Copy the following Facebook link and
paste it in your Internet browser:
https://www.facebook.com/275300504707/videos/10153593246289708/
Ps; Watch the great final picture, this link has been added to our scrapbook
--- From Our District Service Officer:
12th district Service Officer Rachel Reagan had a training session for new or existing service officers.
The training was at post 569 off of
After action:
We ended up with 11 people. It was good!! Lots of information AND you can put in there that I have more resource info for the posts that didn’t show but they have come get it. And a quote from me... “I am so excited the posts are realizing how important the Service Officer Position is. Your Service Officer is one of the Four Pillars of the American Legion all on their own!"
Thank you to the
service officers from posts 60, 135, 626, 655, and 569. The training secession
went extremely well today!!
Rachel Reagan
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Our scrapbook is maintained to use as a recruiting tool as well as for our memories. If you have pictures from activities our folks participate in, please email me so we can have the pictures for all to share. If you make a Facebook Scrapbook for your Post activity that you want to share, just send me the link. We welcome newspaper, magazine, media or others that will share pictures; we can link to their video, publication or website so they get full credit and exposure (I need permission before linking or posting).
--- Public Relations
The August issue of The Legion Times is now on the Department website at txlegion.org. On the left side of the home page look for The Legion Times button. This month’s issue Commander McKinny discusses the importance of working as a team and communication. Each Post is encouraged to submit articles for The Legion Times and full details for submission are found at the above link.
The link is also on our District 12 homepage, on the right side.
--- Opportunities and benefits:
Congressman Marc Veasey will be honoring veterans that live
in
We would appreciate if you could spread the word about this commendation. I have attached the flier for this program as well as the nomination form to distribute to any who may be interested. Applications are due October 5th.
Further information can be found at http://veasey.house.gov/CVC,
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8/5/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Aug 7 – 9 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) TAX FREE WEEKEND
Aug 7th (Friday - International Beer Day
This coming Saturday - Aug 8th
12th district Service Officer Rachel Reagan will be holding a training session for new or existing service officers.
The training will be at post 569 off of
Remember to bring paper and pens or pencils so you can take notes.
- also -
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
As of this meeting we are 90 days (+3) out from parade day. Everyone is invited to help make this another best ever parade.
- and then -
Midnight Madness Car Show at Haltom
City Post 655, 9:00 pm to midnight
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Post 655 Riders
Gearing up for the Burleson Parade, July 4, 2015
Post 379 2015 Raingutter Regatta for Pack 546, July 11, 2015
Post 655 Riders and
Visit Veterans, July 25, 2015
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
at White Settlement, Texas, August 1, 2015
And some post
installation of officer pictures (see scrapbook)
--- From the Department of Texas
Very good information in the August Department Hubmaster Report (attached)
Also:
FROM: Barbara Hemmer, State Oratorical Chair
Oratorical Request
School will start in just a few more days and it is time for Posts to turn their attention to supporting The American Legion Oratorical Competition. The “Department of Texas 2015-2016 Objectives” specifically lists Oratorical Competition as one of the Americanism Programs in which all Posts are encouraged to participate.
Each year many inquires are received by the State Oratorical Chair, from National, of students wanting to participate and a list is needed of participating Posts so these inquires can be distributed in an expeditious manner. To accomplish this task each Division Oratorical Chair is requested to contact each District Chair in their area and request they assemble a list of all participating Posts to include the name, email address and phone number of the Oratorical Chairs at each Post.
All information must be sent directly to: Barbara Hemmer at hemmtbh@yahoo.com. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Fred Rogers
--- New events to add to your calendar:
2015 – 2016 District meeting schedule (attached)
Thank you Tina for providing this.
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7/29/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
***Important Reminder From Department Adjutant***
Post Certifications Are Due This Friday, July 31, 2015
--- This week:
July 30th (Thursday) - Arlington
Hiring Expo with Texas Rangers -
9:30 am to 2:00 pm -
Aug 1st (Saturday) - “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans” event (parade route)
Veterans
Parade will start at to 09:00 AM followed by a fly over and guest speaker
presentation.
Firebase with Reenactors, Classic
Car Show, VA, many organizations Information Booths and Patriot Guard Riders. Hot Dogs, Links and drinks will be provided
at no charge.
Aug 3rd (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
--- From Our Service Officer, Rachel Reagan:
We have a tentative service officer information and training session scheduled for August 8th 10am at Post 569...will get back with details but "Sarge" will be hosting so let ALL Post Service Officers know to set the date a side. Let you know if we hear anything different as far as time/date goes. Thank you!
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Legionnaires, Ladies and Sons, Family All,
Here is an update on my current medical condition. I am on 24/7 oxygen therapy and travel is greatly restricted, but I feel fine. The next evaluation by my Pulmonologist is in late September and then I will have a plan going forward. I have no problem doing online (web, hub, historian duties) as long as you provide information and pictures.
What we need
This situation emphasizes our need for an effective public relations person. On the district level they can be from any of our organizations, ideally with representation from all. It just takes people that enjoy writing press releases and articles about our events. The person or team does not need to be retired, functions are normally held when folks can get there and write-ups can be submitted anytime on the internet. We have lots of picture takers that can provide pictures. Information can be posted on the web by the Historian, Hubmaster or Webmaster. The PR team could also maintain a District Facebook page.
--- From the Department of Texas
Each week National forwards a Weekly Report, on their activities, to a limited list of department leaders on their activities. This information is not on the Legion website and is only available if we distribute to our membership. The information contained in these reports is important to all of our membership and we urge you to distribute so that everyone can be aware of what our national staff is doing and how it affects each of us. Of special note in this weeks report is the efforts underway to reintroduce the flag bill.
Fred Rogers
Attached reports provided for your information and distribution via the hub master network.
Butch
Attachments:
DC weekly reports 7/17 and 7/24
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7/22/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
POST EVERLASTING
HEB Post 379
Past
Commander Gary Hall passed away Friday, July 17th.
Post
Everlasting service will be held Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 am.
Lunch will
be served following the service.
Join us as we celebrate his life and many years of service to our Post.
--- This week:
July 24th (Friday) – Chicken Fried Steak Dinner at Post 655
July 25th (Saturday) – Post 81 Poker Run, 11 am at
--- From the Department of Texas
Attached are the 2015 – 2016 Department Objectives please send to all Division and Districts Commanders, Hubmasters and Posts.
Thanks
Bill West
State Adjutant
American Legion, Dept of
--- Public Relations
Please use the attached press release as a start to an article about your Post Elections!
Get out to as many media sources as you can and establish your American Legion family in your community media
as a great entity to be involved with and to be covering! Just add a paragraph about your new officers and take to the
newspapers, tv stations, radio stations, local magazines etc! If you need help, yell!
Gerry Hince, Department Public Relations Chair
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7/18/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
-- POST EVERLASTING
Gene “Willie” Mulkey Sr.
Greater
Viewing Thursday
7/16/2015 6-8PM
Funeral Friday
7/17/2015 2PM
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Home
7301 E Lancaster, FT
Please join Family
and Friends after the funeral At the American Legion Post 516 for food and a
gathering
--- This weekend; dinner at Post 655, comedy show at Post 838 and
Sunday in the park; nice.
July 17th (Friday) - Classic Baked Potato Bar dinner at Haltom City Post 655, 6:30 pm
July 18th (Saturday) – Laughgasm at Post 838 – 7:00 pm
July 19th (Sunday) - Spring Fling celebrating service members, veterans and
families, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Join the tour at Bubba’s Harley Davidson Adventure
Bubba is an AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS supporter. He likes to ride his Harley with helmet and goggles on to visit the different American Legion Posts. . This page documents his journeys.
(this link is found at our “Social Pages” button on the home page.
--- Be sure this is on your calendar:
Vietnam War 'Welcome Home' Event (flyer and parade map attached)
--- From the Department of Texas
Hubmaster Report for JULY 2015 attached
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7/8/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Howdy Folks,
Passing on details about a great event (rescheduled from May) that Bill and Christina are working with and getting orientated.
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Just home from the hospital clear of pneumonia but needing help with breathing.
Hope all had a great Independence Day; mine was spent with
some wonderful folks at
I will be sending this notice in several emails to inform organizations with projects in work the details for the person taking over the tasks.
We greatly appreciate all our friends. For anyone wanting to help, we have great kids and kin so needs are covered and there are folks in need. For anyone wanting to visit, my Wife works nights (sleeps days), we arranged the house (junk) to accommodate oxygen hose without harm to wearer and I want to relax without tidying up so please email.
Ken
Vietnam War 'Welcome Home' Event,
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:57 PM
Subject: Call for Volunteers for Vietnam War ‘Welcome Home’
Vietnam War 'Welcome Home' Supporters,
The following volunteer opportunities are in addition to info booths and/or
parade support. Please take a look and pass on to those who may be
interested.
NAS Fort Worth JRB has partnered with the City of
All veterans and their families are invited to the installation where a
grateful nation will thank and honor all U.S. veterans of the Vietnam War and
our allies, including personnel who were held as POWs or who remain Missing in
Action or unaccounted for, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the
U.S. and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. We are anticipating
over 3,000 veterans and guests to attend.
We've received many calls from our great neighbors in the community, asking how
they can help/support. Here are a few opportunities you may be interested
in:
. Priority Number One: Get the Word Out! Please find the attached
flyer and share it with as many veterans as possible. Email, social
media, or good old-fashion printing out and posting around areas of high
veteran traffic.
. A total of eight Vietnam War Veterans from each service branch to serve as
the Color Guard detail in the official ceremony (6 flag bearers for National
Ensign, Army, USMC, USN, ASAF, USCG, and 2 riflemen). Wearing your
original uniform is definitely a plus, but respectful representation of your
branch is more than acceptable. Rigging and rifles will be
supplied.
. Personal effects to be used in the "Fort Worth Firebase"
Reenactment (Any old gear you've been hoarding in your seabag could help to
make an authentic experience)
. Well Wishers for the 0900 Parade through city of
. Set-up/Tear-down support - tents, tables and chairs.
. Water/ice distro and trash.
. We will ALL be Good Will Ambassadors: Sometimes, just being there is
all the support you need. Spontaneous conversations and sharing of
experiences with our Vietnam War veterans could go a long way and would
continue our efforts to truly "welcome home" these great Americans.
If you're interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact
Rusty Baker, Base PAO, at (817) 782-7815 or rusty.baker@navy.mil for more
information.
Sincerely and respectfully,
Rusty Baker
Public Affairs Officer
NAS Fort Worth JRB
Rusty.Baker@navy.mil
(817) 782-7815 Office
(817) 825-6403 Cell
www.facebook.com/NASFortWorthJRB
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7/2/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride, June 27,2015 (slideshow)
Installation of Officers
at Post 626, June 27,2015
--- This week:
Want to just kick back and relax with friends on the
Independence Day Lunch at
Post 297 Annual July 4th Family Fun Day
From: Shay M Grannan
Today at 12:37 AM
Attached is a flyer for our annual July 4th Family Fun Day. Please join us as we celebrate our Nation's birthday with food, music, and fun for the whole family.
For the kids - free games, crafts, and activities include 2 pools (baby pool and one for the bigger kids), cupcake eating contest, cake walk, water balloons, patriotic craft activities, and more. For the adults -
beer specials, horseshoe tournament, music, and more.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, etc. will be available for a nominal charge. Bring your lawn chairs, towels, sunscreen, and the family and join us for this annual tradition at Post 297.
As many of you know, our Post is struggling financially and events like this are crucial to keep us solvent and serving the many needs of our veterans, military families, and the community. We hope you will join us if you can for this fun day with friends and our community. Please share this flyer with your families, co-workers, local businesses, friends, etc. Everyone is welcome!!
--- From the Department of Texas
From: Butch Sparks
Texas Legislation Summary Dealing with Veterans
The following email and attachment are provided for your information by our Department Legislative Chair, Bobby Baker.
I rechecked on some of the bills we worked to get passed this year in the Texas Senate & Legislature.
I am not patting ourselves on the back, but we did some good. However, we still have a lot of work to do for the next session in 2017.
I attached the list and if I left something off let me know.
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY-VETERANS STILL SERVING
Bobby Baker
Chairman
Department Legislative Commission
---
I also reattached the Membership Goals and the Post Excellent Award details that some said they missed
--- Opportunities and benefits:
6/26/15
Congressman
Michael C. Burgess, M.D., today proudly opened
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6/24/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
June
27th (Saturday) – Allied
Memorial Remembrance Ride,
A
brief bit of
--- Opportunities and benefits:
Concerts in the Garden – free tickets (details below)
--- From the Department of Texas
Here is the 2016 Membership goals, please pass on to your Posts (attached)
Bill West
State Adjutant
American Legion, Dept of
--- Community, State and Nation
The Patriot Guard Riders do an excellent job of honoring our Veterans. You do not need to own a motorcycle to show your patriotism. See what is scheduled at http://www.txpgr.org/
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6/17/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- From Our District Americanism Chairman:
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Flag Day Flag Retirement Ceremony at Mansfield Post 624, June 14, 2015
--- This week:
June 19th (Friday) – This is the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth
June 20th (Saturday) –
2PM: 3 AMIGOS BRISKET SHOOTOUT $5.00 PER PLATE W/ALL THE TRIMMINGS (PROCEEDS GO TO 2015 ALMAC
5PM: ALR VEST RETIREMENT OF 3 DECEASED ALR 624 MEMBERS
7-11 pm: Karaoke (lite snacks available)
June 21st – 26th (Sun. - Fri.) National Veterans Wheelchair Games in
the
June 21st (Sunday) – Fathers Day
--- Community, State, Nation and International Brothers in Arms
June 27th (Saturday) – Allied
Memorial Remembrance Ride,
This is awesome; Six Countries, Seven States in the US, a total of 16 events under the same banner.
From George (Tank)
The Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride, the bringing together of two Texas Cities, Benbrook and Terrell, whose history is the same, training future pilots from the United States and her Allies how to fly and fight in the air, but for two different wars, WW I and WW II. And to Honor and Remember those who stood to defend our freedom.
--- New events to add to your calendar:
July 14th
(Tuesday) – Veterans Hiring
Fair 8:30am to 1:00pm (click on link for details
and to register)
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-worthdallas-hiring-fair
This Citigroup sponsored event is being conducted by the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County,
Ft. Worth Chamber of Commerce, Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
(ESGR), Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans
Leadership Program, Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training
Service (DOL VETS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion,
Goodwill Industries International, NBC News, and other local partners.
--- From the Department of Texas
From Ron Chandler
HUBMASTER, A.L. Dept of
June Department Hubmaster Report attached
Also a Fwd From: John Poe
Subject: FW: DETACHMENT CONVENTION
All,
I have just been informed that due the tremendous flooding
in
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6/10/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Tomorrow is June 11th (Thursday) – Boys
State Legion Day in
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
--- This week:
June 13th (Saturday) – Veterans Day Parade planning meeting, 10:00 am at VFW Post 8235
Map to VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
(Get started early before all the committees are full)
June 14th (Sunday) – Army Birthday – Flag Day (fly your flag)
Flag Retirement Ceremony, 1:00 pm at Flag Pole Hill, 8100 Doran Circle, Dallas, Texas, 75238
(This is at 1:00 pm so you can still attend your local event in the evening)
FLAG RETIREMENT
CEREMONY, 6:30 pm at
FLAG RETIREMENT
CEREMONY, at dusk at Benbrook Post 297
--- Coming events:
June 19th is the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth
June Nineteenth or Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, or
Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the
--- Post Everlasting
Ronald W. Bell, 69, died Sunday, June 7, 2015. Ron Bell Obituary
He was a member of the American Legion, Post 752 in
He held American Legion Department (State) level offices including: 21st District Commander 1995-1997; 4th Division Commander 2002-2003 and more,.
--- From the Department of Texas
From: Kimberly Biggerstaff [mailto:kimbiggerstaff@icloud.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 2:50 PM
To: Ron Chandler
Cc: William West
Subject: Children & Youth Update
Mr. Chandler,
Please distribute the following message and attachment via the hubmaster
Thank you,
Kimberly Biggerstaff
Department Children & Youth
District/Post Commanders,
Last week I sent out a request (via District Commanders emails) for a Children & Youth Report (see attached) from the Posts. Just to keep you updated, thus far I've received 3 Post Reports from District 5 and one from District 4. Thank you to these posts.
As a friendly reminder, you have until the 17th. If you have any questions or haven't received the form, please contact me at kimbiggerstaff@icloud.com
Thank you again,
Kimberly Biggerstaff
Department Children & Youth
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5/27/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS MONDAY
District Meeting 7:00
pm at
Commanders and Adjutants please review the “Objective Reporting 2014-2015” information so you can provide details to Commander Page at the meeting.
http://www.12dis.org/Objective Reporting 2014-2015.docx
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Boys State Orientation at Haltom City Post 655, May 19, 2015
Memorial Day Picnic for the Homeless Veterans of Presbyterian Night Shelter, May 25, 2015
The American Legion District 12 Memorial Day Preparation, May 22-25, 2015
(Pictures from six Memorial Day services I know our folks were involved in will be posted in our scrapbook soon)
--- This week:
May 29th (Friday) – Taco Dinner, 6:30-8:30 pm at Haltom City Post 655 ($6.00/plate)
May 30th
(Saturday) – Mexican Dinner, 5:00-7:00 pm at Post 626 ($7.00/plate)
June 1st (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Please check the SCHEDULE and FOOD AND FUN listings for more stuff.
US Postal Service Rate Changes – May 31, 2015
(Details from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY)
The following actions will affect domestic mail:
• The Postal Service will maintain the price of the First-Class Mail stamp, which includes the Forever stamp, at $0.49.
• The single-piece additional ounce for First-Class letters will increase from $0.21 to $0.22.
• The price of postcards will increase from $0.34 to $0.35.
Social Media Scams
Details from
Department of Homeland Security's United States Computer Emergency Readiness
Team (US-CERT)
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its Internet Crime Report for 2014, indicating that scams relating to social media—including doxing, click-jacking, and pharming—have increased substantially over the past five years.
US-CERT encourages users to review the IC3 Alert for details and refer to the US-CERT Tip ST04-014 for information on social engineering and phishing attacks.
Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
IC3 Alert 2014 Internet Crime Report
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5/20/15 ALR Letter and Memorial Day information
Howdy Folks,
--- From the Department of Texas
Please distribute the attached letter from Department Commander
Sparks in reference the ALR program and the recent events in
Thanks.
Bill West
State Adjutant
American Legion, Dept of
--- This week:
In addition to this I wanted to let everyone know about some wonderful Memorial Day weekend events coming up:
Several local events on Memorial Day, this Monday.
May 22 - 24
This Saturday, Sunday and Monday
The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is hosting a series of docent talks about the Medal of Honor and its recipients. Details and POC
May 22 - 25, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN FROM
Forwarded on the email
with details about this event:
Join Us at Colonial This Saturday and Sunday in the Patriots Outpost
For the second year in a row the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl will be on-site at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Military veterans and active duty can come hang out with us in the Patriots Outpost, located at the Clubhouse Pool overlooking the first tee box.
All military veterans and active duty are invited to receive up to four (4) complimentary any day tickets to the tournament. Click here or the graphic below to claim your tickets.
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5/19/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Tonight at 7:00 pm
(related item at the bottom of this email)
--- This week:
May 21st (Thursday)
– Picnic at the Patriot House, 4:30 pm in
May 22nd (Friday)
–
This Saturday, Sunday and Monday (more details below)
The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is hosting a series of docent talks about the Medal of Honor and its recipients.
--- Monday is MEMORIAL DAY:
May 25th (Monday) – Memorial Day (flag half staff until noon)
Many local services – check this list for the ones you want to attend – if you know of others, please let me know.
Flag Retirement at Post 516 (Post will open at 6:00 pm; ceremony at 7:45 pm)
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
From: Fred Rogers
Suggest the following announcement be forwarded to the 1st Division.
Thanks, Fred
From: Debbie Frick <djfrick11@gmail.com>
Subject: Presentations
at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum over Memorial Day Weekend
My name is Debbie Frick, and I am contacting the American Legion on behalf of Carina B. Morgan, the Volunteer Program Coordinator of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The Presidential Library and Museum is hosting a series of docent talks about the Medal of Honor and its recipients to the attention of the members of the Military Officers Association of America and their families. The next Medal of Honor presentations will be given over Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m; Sunday, May 24th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m; and Monday, May 25th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. The docent talks will be held in the classroom of the Presidential Library and Museum. Admission to the docent talks is free. More information about the talks is available at http://www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu/News-and-Events/Events.aspx
The Medal of Honor presentation is divided into
two talks. Visitors have the option of attending one or both talks. The
total presentation time for each talk is approximately an hour. The first
talk features the symbolism, history, and recommendation process of the Medal
of Honor. While the second talk discusses the five men who received the
Medal of Honor from President George W. Bush for their service in
Sincerely,
Debbie Frick
--- From the Department of Texas
On Thursday, May 14, 2015 11:02 AM, Fred Rogers wrote:
Greetings all;
We are writing to encourage each of you to help us build
support for this outstanding event. Attached is an invitation for our
Family members (Legion, Auxiliary & S.A.L.) to attend Legion Day
during
This is the 75th Anniversary of Texas Boys State and we are in reach of a registration of over 1000+ Statesmen attending…it’s really big! Please plan now to attend.
Please circulate this message far and wide. We hope to see you there!
Fred
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5/12/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
May 16th (Saturday) – Armed Forces Day (fly your flag)
3 AMIGOS BRISKET SHOOTOUT @ 2PM; $5.00 PER PLATE PROCEEDS GO TO ALMAC
ALR VEST RETIREMENT CEREMONY @ 5PM
May 18th (Monday) – Post 379 annual Golf
Tournament at Riverside Golf Course,
May 19th (Tuesday) –
--- From Our District Commander:
Reminder for the Commanders and Finance Officers to send $50
" per" boy attending BS to John Straton, District Finance
Officer, and to send $25 to Post 655 for the orientation (pizza party) on May
19 at 1900 hrs. Also each boy is to get $50 in cash from the posts which
can be given to them at any time, but I suggest that they give them the money
on the morning when we leave for BS June 7, at 0830hrs.
--- From Our District President (all Legion Family invited):
Help with the Memorial
Day Picnic for the Homeless Veterans at
The event will be on Thursday May 21st at 4:30 pm
Latest update:
Auxiliary Unit 626 will be providing the paper products (plates, napkins, plastic ware and cups).
Southside Church of Christ is bringing 150 Hotdogs, buns, ketchup ,relish, mustard, various sides: Potato salad for 40
Veterans Outreach is donating the hamburgers.
Still need buns,
lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese Charcoal etc.
Desserts, potato
salad, coleslaw, drinks
--- From Our District Vice Commander:
A reminder to all Commanders and Adjutants that Consolidated Post Reports (CPR) for 2014-2015 are due no later than July 1st, 2015. Congrats to Posts 569 & 655 for their CPR submission via myLegion.org.
Bill Deal
Vice Commander
12th District
--- From the Department of Texas
From: Ron Chandler <legionpost163@aol.com>
Date: Sun, May 10, 2015 at 1:12 PM
Subject: NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
PASS THIS ON TO ALL POSTS.
Attachment: AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AWARD CRITERIA
There are many posts in the Department of Texas that appear to meet the criteria for the American Legion National Post Excellence Award.
Post Membership Goals – The 2015 membership goals for each Post will be set by the 2014 final membership count 30 days before the Department Convention, plus 1%, with a minimum of 1 member increase. Posts that do not achieve their assigned 2014 membership goal will retain their assigned 2014 membership goal for the 2015 membership year. The minimum Post Goal will be 15 members.
Ron Chandler
HUBMASTER
A.L. Dept of
817-223-8926
--- From the Department of Texas
The May issue of the Legion Times is out, you can go to the Department website or use this link to get a copy: http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times0515.pdf
Attached is information on the National Convention in
Bill West
State Adjutant
American Legion, Dept of
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5/4/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Today, May the fourth (be with you) is International Star Wars Day.
Sending this out early because there is a lot happening. Tuesday (tomorrow, today or yesterday) is the last day for early voting and Saturday is busy.
If going to the convention and have not registered, do it now so they have your information and a headcount.
If going to the base, the gate will open at 8 am for the public; to enjoy the entire event you need to be in the hanger by 9:30 am. Volunteers and participants that have the color coded window placards from our committee representatives can get in early. Patriot Guard should assemble per the Itinerary from Ride Captain Brian Liberty.
--- Happenings:
We greeted the first group that came in last Sunday and it was covered by local channel CW33.
This reception got good coverage Sat. and Sun. on local Channels 5 and 11; and it was great to see Legion hats and Auxiliary shirts in the videos.
Chanel 11 mentioned that a local American Legion post was there to welcome them home.
Chanel 5 said they were “Met by family, the Local American Legion Post and White Settlement Fire Department”.
Just think, if not already eligible, these folks can all join the VFW now. But wait, all I saw were American Legion shirts and hats. So now I have to wonder what the Legion has to offer them beyond a waving flag and “thank You”.
--- This week:
May 4th (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
May 9th (Saturday) – Joint Election - Election Day
Division 1 Convention
at the Southfork Hotel –
If you can not make the
convention here are two great events our Legion Posts are participating in:
All veterans and their families and friends are invited to
an open house on at NAS Fort
Worth JRB (Carswell Field) starting at 9:00 am where a grateful nation
will thank and honor all
and
All Veterans and their guests are invited to an open house at the National Vietnam War Museum Mineral Wells (invitation)
Don’t forget Mothers Day on Sunday
--- Opportunities:
--- From Our District President:
Help with the Memorial
Day Picnic for the Homeless Veterans at
The event will be on Thursday May 21st at 4:30 pm
Auxiliary Unit 626 will be providing the paper products for the PNS Memorial Day Celebration (plates, napkins, plastic ware and cups).
Details about the May 25th (Monday) – Memorial Day activities:
Many local services – check this list for the ones you want to attend – if you know of others, please let me know.
You are invited to join in and help with these events.
Saturday, May 23 at 1100 hours Post 655 setting out of the
Flags at
Saturday, May 30, Flag pickup at
Friday, May 22 at 5:30 pm Post 626 setting up flags at Mt Olivet
Post 626 will also be removing the flags after ceremony
Saturday, May 16 at
9:00 am volunteers set up flags at the
Saturday, May 30 at
9:00 am volunteers take down flags at the
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4/29/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
(Early voting is now open Joint Election - Early Voting )
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Richland High
School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps presentations
Ride to Recovery April 19 to 24, 2015
Welcome Home US Army Reserve 90th Aviation Support Battalion
--- This week:
May 2nd (Saturday) – (time to be
determined)
90th Aviation Support Battalion Welcome Home event (rest of the group)
May 4th (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
And you need to get your registration in now for the
May 9th (Saturday) – Division 1 Convention at Plano Post 321 – (registration, advertising and drawing)
--- From Our District Vice Commander:
As you know, May 5th is the 100% Goal date. We, the 12th District is less than 10% of making a 100%.
All Commanders and Adjutants are strongly encouraged to send in all renewals and new members information no later than May 3rd.
All of the posts that have reached the 100%, please ensure you are continuing to send in ALL renewals and new member information.
Let's all put that final effort/push to reach that 100% goal.
WE CAN DO IT!
Bill Deal
Vice Commander
12th District
--- From Your Hubmaster:
AMMR is just 59 days away and it only takes a minute to register (see note from Tank below).
If you are not going to the Division Convention we are part of the Saturday event at the base and want you there.
From George Tank Sherman
Greetings
Everyone, just wanted to pass on the Texas Allied Ride 2015 Registration is now
open, Thanks Jon, there is no cost to register, so please even if you are
"Just Thinking" please register, we got caught short on the lunch
last year!
Please
visit http://www.alliedride.org/index.php/texas-home/texas-registration
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4/22/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Happening now
Apr 18 – 25 - Ride 2
Recovery Texas Challenge -
Here is the link to follow our folks on the road
https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Legion-Riders-Post-655/1380570995508238
From Bill Deal:
We departed/started Day 1 of this year's R2R Texas Challenge
(
From their press release:
More than 200 injured veterans will ride April 21 through
Bill will be updating everyone on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Legion-Riders-Post-655/1380570995508238
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Troops returning from
From: Hill, Tina
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 9:18 AM
All,
Remember the Auxiliary District project to send “cooling
bandanas” to the 300 soldiers of the 90th Aviation Support Battalion stationed
in
Please share this information with your Units and Posts. Encourage them to load up their vehicles and come out to greet these soldiers. Wear something to show you are a member of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary and bring hand flags to wave. Let’s show these troops our appreciation for a job well done.
http://www.army.mil/article/145917/Aviation_support_battalion_named_Reserve_unit_of_the_year/
--- This week:
April 24th (Friday)
– R2R -
In the morning
For those of you wanting to join in the escort on
Friday, April 24th.
The ride briefing is at 8:15am at the Comfort Inn on
The cyclist will be arriving at
Post 569 (Great opportunity to greet these folks, you need to be at the post by 11:00 am to get parked)
The only stop other than breakfast will be at Post 569 on Felix St, ETA is11:30 and departs at 12:15 going to the final destination of the Radisson Hotel on Meacham.
Note from Bill Deal:
We will have a few folks at the Radisson Hotel including the
note:
There is also the opportunity to escort the cyclists back to the Stockyards on Saturday morning.
Rider briefing is at 7:45 am at the Radisson Hotel on
And then on Apr
24th (Friday) in the evening
Mansfield Unit 624 Dinner at 6:30 pm ($5 per plate) silent auction & raffle
April 25th (Saturday)
Clay Hunt
Honor Ride 8:00am at the Stockyards
North Parking Lot,
Finish with a festival-like atmosphere that includes lunch and music.
Apr 26th (Sunday) -
90th Aviation Support Battalion (first half)
Welcome Home event at 10:00 am
(Several other local events this weekend you might enjoy – see the schedule)
--- New events to add to your calendar:
May 2nd (Saturday) – (time to be
determined)
90th Aviation Support
Battalion Welcome Home event (rest of the group)
May 9th
(Saturday) – Division 1 Convention at Plano Post 321 (pre registration form)
– (registration, advertising and
drawing)
Pre-Registration deadline is April 25, 2015.
May 18th (Monday)
– Post 379 will hold its annual
Golf Tournament on at Riverside Golf Course,
You may sign up as a team or as a single (60.00 per player / 240.00 per team), Goody bag, tees, raffle tickets, Chevy car for "hole in one" prize. Lunch and beverages at Post 379 after golf; always a fun outing
June 21st
– 26th (Sun. - Fri.) National Veterans Wheelchair Games
in the
If you want to help you need to sign up early (event and volunteer details).
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4/15/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
THIS SATURDAY
Apr 18th – District 12 Spring Convention at Post 569
Convention Registration Form (bring with you if you have not pre-registered with the post).
Convention schedule with JOINT SESSION AGENDA
Veterans Afternoon Business Meeting agenda.
Better hurry and let
the folks at Post 569 know how many will be eating lunch; as of about 1:00 am
this morning they reported:
“We have 90 members from the Posts in 12th District registered as of today for the Convention!”
Apr 18th (this Saturday)
Post 516 Casino Night
starting at 7:00 pm
Apr 18 – 25 - Ride 2 Recovery Texas
Challenge -
American Legion Riders provide escort for this annual event and several District 12 Riders will be participating in the entire ride.
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Post 655 Easter Egg
Hunt and Party, April 4, 2015
Medal Of Honor Recipients
Escort, April 8, 2015
--- From: Fred Rogers, Dept.
of Texas Vice Commander
Date: Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:18 AM
Subject: Texas Boys State
Greetings all;
This year we will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of
Texas Boys State. The time for registration to attend
We are requesting that:
We should never leave a deserving and qualified High School Junior behind — if you have such an instance, please notify us so that we can make an effort to locate a sponsor.
---
Links to the details for
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4/8/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- Latest Allied Ride
information from George Tank
(This is a great event started by the British Legion and American Legion Riders)
The cities of Benbrook
--- From Our District President and Commanders:
Just one week till the District 12 convention (details below).
To save money,
Registration is due by Monday, April 13, 2015.
--- This week:
District 12 Post Revitalization #2
Apr 10th and 11th
(Friday & Saturday) – Time 4:00pm-7:00pm
Post 655,
Membership lists from National for our posts to recruit members
Service Officer available to assist with VA matters
Apr 10th (Friday) –
April 11th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235
Medal of Honor Parade in Gainesville starts at 10:00 a.m.
Anyone
who would like to ride up to
All
Legion Riders are encouraged to wear their Legion Riders vest.
And for the girls we have:
The 3rd annual Wild
Woman Weekend in
And Glitzy Girls
Trailer Park in Downtown
--- Next week:
Apr 18th (Saturday) – District 12 Spring Convention at Post 569
(Convention Call) (Convention Registration Form)
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4/1/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Joe Page and Tina Hill remind everyone that now is the time
to start lining up
(Links from our webpage)
Boys state 2015 information http://www.12dis.org/dist12/2014boys.htm
Girls’ State 2015 information http://girls-state.org/wordpress/
--- This week:
Apr 3rd (Friday) – Good Friday
Benbrook Post 297 SAL Annual Good Friday Fish & Chicken Fry (6:00 – 8:00 pm)
South Fort Worth Post 569 Country Dance (8:00 pm – midnight)
Dr Pepper Arena,
Apr 4th (Saturday)
Haltom City Unit 655, 1:00 pm 1ST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT (bunny raffle) (ham raffle)
Apr 5th (Sunday) – Easter
Mansfield Post 624
Apr 6th (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
April 8th (Wednesday) Medal of Honor escort from
April 9th (Thursday) Voter Registration Deadline for May 9, 2015, Election
--- From Jon Kingston, Detachment Vice Commander Division 1
1st Division SAL news letter attached.
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
From Steven Ferrell, Division 1 Hubmaster
LinkedIn for Veterans - Job Seeker Premium Account Information.
How can a Job Seeker account benefit veterans on LinkedIn?
As part of our commitment to help veterans connect with available jobs across
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3/25/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Here is what I have from the tour. Pictures from Post 655 (morning), Post 379, Post 60 and Post 624 would be appreciated.
District 12
Coffee/Membership Tour, March 14, 2015
--- This week:
Friday, 27 March, 2015
2:00 pm – Burleson Vietnam
Veteran event
6:30 pm at Post 655 FIESTA FRIDAY’S Mexican
Dinner
7 pm to 9 pm Navy League at the Milan Gallery
Members of the 12th
District are invited to attend a social event to meet the officers of the Navy
League and to learn about their mission. Be sure to visit their
website: http://www.fwcnavyleague.org/
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Apr 3rd (Friday) – Good Friday
Benbrook Post 297 SAL Annual Good Friday
Fish & Chicken Fry (6:00 – 8:00 pm)
Good Day, this is Ray from AL569! We have "The Country Boys "coming out on good Friday. See you the attached document. $15.00 a couple or $8.00 per person. See you there. Thank you
Apr 4th
(Saturday) –
Apr 5th (Sunday) – Easter
Apr 10th
and 11th (Friday & Saturday) – Veteran
Assistance and Membership Event at Post 655
District 12 Post Revitalization #2
Friday/Saturday, April 10/11. Time 4:00pm-7:00pm
Service Officer available to assist with VA matters.
Post 655,
--- Updated events to add to your calendar:
(for information about participation in R2R contact Bill Deal at Post 655)
Apr 18 – 25 - Ride 2 Recovery Texas
Challenge -
April 24th (Friday) - Day 6:
April 25th (Saturday) - Clay Hunt Honor Ride 8:00am at the Stockyards North Parking Lot,
301 Stockyards Blvd.,
Finish with a festival-like atmosphere that includes lunch and music.
--- From the Department of Texas
TO: All Post Commanders & Adjutants,
As you all know the US Congress has decreed March 30th as the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, Posts all across the country are working with the local communities to host events. We would like to know what your Post or community is doing to recognize this great day. Please send a short article to State PR Chairman Gerry Hince at hince57@msn.com or Bill West, State Adjutant at billw@txlegion.org . We are looking to out article in the Legion Times and to submit to the National Organization.
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3/19/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- From the Department of Texas
From: Barry Schoenhals
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 7:14 AM
Subject: Division Convention Reservations HIGH PRIORITY!!
I just received this important information from the Division Commander and others:
If you made hotel reservations at The Legacy Inn and Suites in Alpine, TX, you need to remake them as they were all lost!!
I don’t know details but if you are attending the convention on May 1-2-3 please remake your room reservations at The Legacy!!
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Post 569 Flag Retirement Ceremony, March 15, 2015
Working on the Coffee Tour, need pictures from HEB Post 379, Arlington Post 60 and Mansfield Post 624
--- This week:
Mar 20th (Friday) –
Mar 21st (Saturday) –
SPRING FLING PARTY FEATURING DON OBIEDEN PERFORMING & DOING KARAOKE, LIGHT SNACKS PROVIDED FROM 7-11 PM.
Mar 27th (Friday) – Burleson Vietnam
Veteran event – 2:00 pm
FIESTA FRIDAY’S Mexican
Dinner - 6:30 pm at
--- Public Relations
From Bill Ray
Dist. 12 is a water sponsor for the May 9, 2015 Welcome Home Event at NAS
Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth; we need all posts in the district to help with
the purchase of bottled water. I can be the POC at 817-239-0787; it would
be nice if the posts could bring the water to Post 624 but if necessary I will
come pick it up. Carolyn and I will be transporting the water in large
coolers to the base on May 9.
Thanks a million.
Bill Ray
American Legion Post 624
817-477-2207 (Post)
--- Opportunities and benefits:
From Jim Meiseman
Cdr, Post 110,
Date: 03/19/2015 11:22 AM
Jim,
Hi. So good to meet you via phone the
other day. Attached is the flyer for the free tickets to the Texas Legends
basketball game. It's Charity Jersey Night and Raytheon is sponsoring the
Military Child Education Coalition to raise awareness and funds to support
their great work. The info is also copied below.
We have hundreds of tickets available so
please distribute this to ALL your veteran and military related groups.
Many thanks!
Melanie
(See attached file:
Texas Legends free tickets to veterans and military - Charity Jersey Night.pdf)
Charity Jersey Night
Dr Pepper Arena,
Friday, April 3, 2015
HOW TO GET FREE TICKETS
Raytheon proudly presents the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Night at the Texas Legends game Friday, April 3, and honors our veterans and
armed forces.
It’s Charity Jersey Night and Raytheon will auction a framed jersey to
build awareness and raise funds to support MCEC.
All veterans, including their family and friends, can get free tickets
to the April 3 game using the web address below. It’s also “Wear Camo”
night so come dressed to support for our armed forces.
Military Networking Event
Military members and veterans are invited to drop off their resumes and
network with
What to Expect
· MCEC
information and student art show
· Visit Raytheon’s Innovation
Row, an interactive exhibit explaining the Science of Basketball
· Fun, kid-friendly environment
with continuous games near the court
Reserve Your Free Tickets!
http://www.nba.com/dleague/texas/mcec_ticket_request.html
When asked for the Partner Name input “Raytheon.”
Pick up tickets at the Will Call window the night of the game.
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3/11/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
ATTENTION – ATTENTION – ATTENTION
The race track
fundraising at meeting at post 516 has
been postponed to next week
(Post 516 not through with remodeling).
Mar 18th (Wednesday) – District Speedway Concession meeting,
7:00 pm at Post 516
Same time, same day of the week, same place
--- Also from Our District Adjutant:
Don't forget the "Coffee Tour" on Saturday starting at
0700, for breakfast, from Post 655. Membership will be picked up and sent
to
See y'all
Terry
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Coffee
Tour schedule (Post 516 is on
Looks like Jon Kingston, Detachment Vice Commander Division 1 and hopefully more will be joining us.
Ken
--- From Our District President:
The Auxiliary special project for our 12th District Spring Convention will be to help stock the Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic Pantry.
Sadly and far too often, veterans who come to the clinic to receive care have not eaten. Many of these veterans can’t afford all the food they need to be healthy. We can help ensure they become healthier by providing supplies for the Voluntary Services food pantry. Voluntary Services tries to keep food items on hand that are easy and quick to prepare. They especially ask for microwaveable single serve products.
As resources permit, please bring donations of easy to prepare food items to the Spring Convention scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, at Fort Worth Post 569. Arrangements will be made to deliver your donations to the clinic. See the attached flyer for food items Voluntary Services keeps on hand for these hungry veterans.
Tina Hill
--- From Afterburner, News for USAF Retired Personnel
Women’s Memorial Foundation seeks veterans to register
Dedicated in 1997, the memorial is the only national
memorial honoring women who have served in our nation’s defense in all eras and
in all services. It is located next to
Registration is not automatic. Service women, past or present, must register themselves. People can also register women they know of who served. Memorial officials ask women to share their stories and encourage other service women to do the same.
Registration is free; however, people may make a donation. Visit www.womensmemorial.org and click on “Membership” to register.
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3/5/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Daylight Savings time spring forward this Sunday.
Some great information and the details about vehicle inspection / registration law changes.
--- From Our District Commander; Joe Page
Attached are the Spring District 12 Convention forms.
These are linked on the district schedule also.
--- From the Department of Texas; Fred Rogers, Department Vice
Commander
Commanders;
Requesting that you forward the message below to the American Legion members in your District.
At the last meeting of Frisco Post 178, Paul Husar addressed the membership concerning his Internet TV Show that will document the personal experiences of Veterans who served from 1945 to 1975. Attached is a flyer about his project. If you are interested in volunteering to be interviewed for this program please contact Paul direct at: Paul F. Husar, 972-756-931 or tven194575@gmail.com
--- From National; Bill West, Department of Texas Adjutant
District Commanders,
Please pass on the following message form the National Headquarters about the upcoming change to the PUFL program to your Posts.
(First line of document, document attached)
In January 2014, National Headquarters introduced a new simplified pricing structure for its Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) plan which also included the ability for a member to apply online for lifetime membership. This was done with the intent of simplifying the entire process for the member.
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2/25/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Sorry, no fun snowman pictures here.
--- This week:
(Friday) – Post
516 Casino Night starting at 7:00 pm
Also on Friday you are
invited to a Navy League Social at Milan Gallery in
Please see the attached invitation from Rich Driscoll, President, Fort Worth Council Navy League. Members of the 12th District are invited to attend a social event to meet the officers of the Navy League and to learn about their mission. Be sure to visit their website: http://www.fwcnavyleague.org/
(Saturday) - Post
297 Dinner and Karaoke night. Lasagna dinner with all the fixings
for $8 from 6-8pm with Karaoke to follow
March is the official Community Service Month
Mar 2nd (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table
(volunteer now)
Mar 3rd to 10th
Post 516 will be closed for remodeling (club and dining room flooring being
replaced).
Mar 11th (Wednesday) – District Speedway Concession meeting,
7:00 pm at Post 516
--- New event to add to your calendar:
Mar 28th (Saturday)
– Welcome Home Vietnam
Veterans Celebration at Post 626 (pdf)
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
The Division 1 Convention is scheduled for Saturday, May
9th, at the Southfork Hotel in
Registration Form for the Division 1 Convention is linked. This form is to be used by Post, Unit, Squadron, and Jr Members. Advanced registration is $30.00. The deadline for advanced registration is April 25th. After that, registration will be $35.00.
--- From the Department of Texas
From: Ron Chandler, Dept Hubmaster
Subject: AMERICAN LEGION DEPT OF TEXAS - MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Please pass this down to all Posts over the hubmaster network.
We all know how much membership has been pushed this year, which
by the way is not over yet, so for those that have achieved or exceeded
expected goals,
please see below for the Awards that you may have earned or that you still have
time to achieve.
“LET’S LEAD THE WAY”
American Legion Retention Award – Posts that attains 90% retention of previous years members by 30 days before Department Convention will receive a framed certificate and for every retained Post member over 90% the Post will receive a check for $5.00 per member, new members do not count.
Post Recruiting Award – Posts that achieve 10% increase over their previous year’s membership by 30 days before Department Convention will receive a framed certificate and the Post will receive a check for $5.00 per member over the previous year’s membership.
Largest Post Award – A “Traveling Largest Post Award” will be presented to the Post with the largest membership by 30 days before Department Convention of the current membership year.
Post New Member Award – A Post in the following membership goal categories that recruits the most new members by 30 days before Department Convention of the current membership year will earn a $250 for their Post: (In the event of a tie a drawing will be held at the Department Convention to determine the winning Post)
15-25
26-100
101-300
301 and above
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2/18/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- From Our District President and Our District Adjutant:
The 12th District has been presented with a great Fundraising Opportunity. Texas Motor Speedways is looking for Not-for-Profit groups to operate concession stands during major events.
See the details: FUNDRAISING_OPPORTUNITY
--- Happenings:
Feb 21 - Will
Blue Zones
Project KICK-OFF EVENT,
Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for this free,
community-wide celebration event to kick off Blue Zones Project®.
https://fortworth.bluezonesproject.com/
Feb 22 (Sunday) –
Chili Cook-Off (no entry fee) $3 a bowl starting at 4 pm (1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes) at South Fort Worth Post 569
Feb 27 (Friday) – Casino Night at Post 516 starting at 7:00 pm
--- Events you can add to your calendar:
Feb. 27-March 1, 2015 - GRAPEVINE,
http://www.texpex.org/Txpx2015militarytheme-V7Koch.pdf
April 25 - Prairie Fest 2015 will be Saturday, 11am to Sunset
The 10th annual Prairie Fest is a free outdoor festival
celebrating the natural world at the
http://www.tandyhills.org/fest
May 9th (Saturday) – (Same day as the Division 1 Convention at Plano Post 321)
All Veterans and their guests are invited to an open house at NAS Fort Worth JRB starting at 9:00 am (pdf) (jpg)
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2/10/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Twelfth District Recruitment Event, January 29, 30 and 31, 2015
Post 379 Four Chaplains Day Ceremony, Feb. 5, 2015
--- This week:
Feb 13th (Friday)
– Sweetheart
Night at Post 838
Feb 14th
(Saturday) – Valentines Day
10:00 am Final Iwo Jima reunion in
Flag Raising Re-enactment, 10:00 AM; Survivors will meet Community members from 1:30-3:00 PM; “Missing Man” fly-over at 3:00 PM weather permitting.
Holiday Inn Express/Wellington Banquet and Conference
center,
Veterans Day Parade organizing meeting at VFW Post
8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Valentines Day Dance at Mansfield Post 624 starting at 8 pm
Tribute to “The Coasters” Dance - $15 per couple; Pasta dinner
6 to 8 pm $5 at South Fort Worth Post 569
Valentine
Dinner and Dance at HEB Post 379; dinner at 6:30 pm - Reservations encouraged
$13 each or $25.00 for two
Feb 16th (Monday)
– Presidents day
Department Oratorical Contest in
The winner of the Department of Texas 1st Division American
Legion High School Oratorical Contest will compete in the American Legion,
Department Texas, Oratorical Program Finals Monday February 16, 2015 (February
23, 2015 Alternate) at the Denton county Courthouse in Denton, Texas.
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
Attention 1st Division, This contest is in our own back yard. Please pass this information on to all of our posts and join us.
The American Legion, Department of Texas, State Oratorical Contest will be held February 16, 2015 at 0900 at the Denton County Courthouse on the Square 110 West Hickory St. Denton, TX.
A banquet will be held for the contestants at Legion Post
Message from Vice Commander Fred Rogers:
I would like to see us really promote all of the 1st Division attending…it will strengthen the program going forward. These youth have put a lot of work into their presentations and it would be admirable if we had Standing Room only at the contest, they have balcony. Department Commander Sparks. She will no doubt have her pin’s to give out and pictures to autograph with her.
--- From National
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2/4/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Feb 7th (This Saturday) – Department of Texas 1st Division American Legion Oratorical High School Contest
The address is: Collin County Community College Spring Creek Campus
The contest will start at 10:00am
Volunteers will need to arrive by 0845am
Judges need to arrive by 0900
Contestants must check in by 0930am.
Each District must forward a copy of the High School Oratorical Contest Registration Form to Michael Simon Director of Internal Affairs and me.
The winner of the Division will compete in the Department
Oratorical Program Finals Monday February 16, 2015 (February 23, 2015
Alternate) at the Denton county Courthouse in
Any questions please contact me.
Mary M. Lange
972-658-3835 cell
--- From the Department of Texas
Subject: Department
Legislative Day
The Department of Texas will be holding a Legislative “Visit the Capitol” Event. Beginning on Monday March 9, 2015 the Department Legislative Commission and Council will meet to discuss the Legislative issues that the Department of Texas is pushing during this Legislative Session, anyone who is going to visit the capitol is asked to attend this meeting so you can receive the correct information on our issues. Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 11th we will “Visit the State Capital” to meet with our State Senators and Representatives to discuss our issues and get their support for our issues.
Everyone is invited to attend this event, but only members of the Legislative Commission and Council will receive reimbursement, everyone else is at their own expense. If you plan to attend and wish to stay at the Omni Hotel (512) 448-2222 you have until Feb 16th to book your room at our group rate of $95.00, after that date you will have to pay the full room rate of $139.00
Bill West
State Adjutant
American Legion, Dept of
--- From Our District Commander:
Update on the Jan 29
– 31 Recruitment Event
177 members transferred into local District 12 Posts
4 new members recruited
Service officer worked 15 claims
We will do this again at Post 655 – date to be determined
national agreed to run the radio commercials again
Donald “Sarge” Bridschge, Dept of Texas State Service
Officer from the VA Regional Office in
Rolanda Herron, National Headquarters Asst Director,
Membership Division from
DMS 99 list has national sign-up folks (not disclosed to the state until year 3)
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Feb 13th
(Friday) – Sweetheart Night at Post 838
Feb 14th (Saturday) – Valentines Day
Tribute to “The Coasters” Dance - $15 per couple; Pasta dinner 6 to 8 pm $5 at South Fort Worth Post 569
Valentines Day Dance at Mansfield Post 624 starting at 8 pm
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1/29/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Attention Legionaries only
This only applies to the Legionaries, not the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary meeting schedule does not change.
The district commanders call scheduled for this coming Monday in Benbrook has been changed to Tuesday at Post 838.
Time remains the same, 7:00 pm.
The change was made because of the number of members going to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Military Day. Present your military ID (active or retired) at the Rodeo Ticket Box Office and receive FREE tickets to the Rodeo for you and your immediate family for the 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. performance.
Update on the Jan 29 – 31 (Thursday – Saturday) National Representative visit
Membership recruitment event for all District 12 Posts at Haltom City Post 655 starting at 8:30 am each day.
Thursday report:
Meeting started with prayer and pledge led by Darin Bell and Joe Page
Intro of Dept of
Rolanda Herron, National Headquarters Asst Director,
Membership Division from
Donald “Sarge” Bridschge, Dept of
Herb O’Dell, past Dept Commander and Bill Deal, Dist VC and Post 655 Commander.
Rolanda explained the program and distributed sample forms to use.
She distributed a list of 4,449 former or current members in
DMS 99 list has national sign-up folks (not disclosed to the state until year 3)
Posts represented:
(9 out of 14 active posts were represented)
We need all the representatives we can get on Friday and Saturday, tremendous potential here.
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1/28/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Jan 29 – 31 (Thursday – Saturday) National Representative visit
Membership
recruitment event for all District 12 Posts
Event to be at Haltom City Post 655 starting at 8:30 am each day
FEBRUARY 2015 Americanism Month
Feb 1st (Sunday) – Superbowl kick off 5:30 pm (Post 516)
Feb 2nd (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
District Meeting 7pm
at Benbrook Post 279
--- From Our District President:
I know this gets published in the District Hub. But I
encourage you to remind our members about the VA Clinic Membership Booth.
On the first Monday of each month, from 10:00 am to
1:00 pm, a membership booth is set up in the lobby of the Fort Worth
VA Outpatient Clinic. The purpose of the booth is to recruit 12th District
American Legion Family membership. This includes the Legionnaires,
Tina Hill
TO: All members
FROM: District Commander Joe Page
This is a reminder that final preparations are being taken for our
visit from National on the 29th thru the 31st of January at Post 655. https://goo.gl/maps/fHDtq
The American Legion Department of Texas, District 12 with the help of National staff will be conducting a membership effort in our area Jan 29 to 31, 2015. We will be reaching out to expired members, headquarters members and all other veterans about membership in local posts and V-A benefits.
We need your assistance! You or any member of your Post that would take the time to help with this effort would be greatly appreciated. Also, we will be transferring or signing up new members for posts within the district. We will be doing DMS and Department Headquarters transfers over the phone, as well as making personal visits to expired members. This is an extremely successful membership program of The American Legion. If you have any questions or concerns about these members being signed up for your post please contact me.
This is an important effort to reach out to all wartime veterans; we need your post to take part in this effort. Any amount of time you and your members can volunteer will help greatly. Together we can make The American Legion District 12 stronger.
National, in an attempt to help us with membership, is sending a
person here to give us a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of
veterans in our area that do not belong to the AL. They will train us on
how to make contact with these people and how to get them to sign. They have a
list of more than 4,000 names and we are going to set up a phone bank and
/ or go knocking on doors.
We need bodies for this program, at least 3 or more members from
each post in attendance to make calls and to knock on doors. Each will need a
cell phone and charger. The Department and National will have their
eyes on us and they are expecting a large turn out and a very successful
three days. We will start training at 8:30 on each day at Haltom City Post 655,
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1/22/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- From Our District Commander:
This is a reminder that final preparations are being taken for our
visit from National on the 29th thru the 31st of January.
National, in an attempt to help us with membership, is sending a
person here to give us a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of
veterans in our area that do not belong to the AL. They will train us on
how to make contact with these people and how to get them to sign. They have a
list of more than 4,000 names and we are going to set up a phone bank and
/ or go knocking on doors.
We need bodies for this program, at least 3 or more members from
each post in attendance to make calls and to knock on doors. Each will need a
cell phone and charger. The Department and National will have their
eyes on us and they are expecting a large turn out and a very successful
three days. We will start training at 8:30 on each day, I will post the
location as soon as I know.
--- This week:
Jan 24th (Saturday) – Chili Cook-Off at Post 516
For more details call the Post at (817) 451-7222
--- From the Department of Texas
January Department Hubmaster Report
--- New events to add to your calendar:
NAS Fort Worth JRB's Open House event has been confirmed for
May 9 (Saturday). The event will center on the official commemoration
ceremony. All secondary event proposals, such as the C-130 incentive
ride, flyovers, static displays, lunch,
--- Interesting:
Just read this and had to pass it on. An article in the Texas Co-op Power magazine about fishing and hunting but the same can apply to most any sports, hobby, yard and garden equipment, kitchen gadgets, etc. http://www.texascooppower.com/texas-stories/nature-outdoors/casting-cash-away
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1/12/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
10 Jan 2015 American
Legion recruiting at Azle Gun Show
2015 district 12
Oratorical Contest
--- Correction From Your Hubmaster:
1st Division Oratorical Competition is Saturday February 7th 2015 at Collin College Plano.
--- This week:
Jan 14th -18th
- Midwinter Conference in
I am sending this out a little
early for the folks going to
For everyone getting ready to come to
Bill West, State Adjutant
--- Public Relations – VW50
After the Sunday Oratorical Contest we briefly discussed the NAS Fort Worth JRB Vietnam War Commemoration Committee (VW50 Committee). We should be able to assist with our district combined membership of over 5,000 and the majority being Veterans living in the local area. In return we are performing our mission to the Community and gaining valuable exposure to the many troops serving on the base. Christine Willesen will serve as the American Legion Auxiliary representative and Past Post, District and Division Commander Sonny Starr will serve as our Legion Representative. I will keep you all up to date on the event plans and volunteer opportunities as our representatives identify them.
Individual posts can also have events that are recognized under the The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Commemorative Partner Program (Details attached).
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
DFW National has notified us that the wreaths placed on the graves must be removed on January 21, 2015, starting at 0900 hours until completed. Chris Bush is heading up this detail and we are requesting, if you are able, to come and help with this endeavor. If you can help please contact Chris directly. His contact information is as follows: 972-668-2874 to email to www.friscotaxservices.com
Your help is greatly appreciated as there are over 8000 wreaths to remove. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors to help.
Div 1 Hubmaster: "Fred
Rogers"
Presidents,
Commanders, 2 Vice Commanders, Club Managers, Entertainment Committee and other
“get-r-done folks”.
Please review the information on the following pages to be sure it is current for your Post/Unit.
If anything needs correcting, updating or adding, please let me know.
Food and Fun: http://www.12dis.org/2_dining.htm
American Legion Officers 2014-2015: http://www.12dis.org/officers/2014-Directory.pdf
Post Locator: http://www.12dis.org/post_locater/
Locator print out: http://www.12dis.org/post_locater/District12posts2013.pdf
Schedule: http://www.12dis.org/1_schedule.htm
District 12 History project: http://www.12dis.org/historian/dist12_project.htm
District Officers: http://www.12dis.org/officers/2014officers.html
--- New events to add to your calendar:
May 15-17 (Fri – Sun) – ALR State Rally in Elm Mott
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1/7/15 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Printable 2015 calendar Fifth button down on left side (pdf)
District 12 Post Toys For Tots Events
Pictures from the District 12 Christmas Party
Sunday - Jan 11th
Arlington Texas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers 12:05 PM CDT
Post 838 will be open for the game and warmer than the
stadium at
District Oratorical Contest, 2:30 pm at Post 838
The Department Vice Commander and Division Commander will be
attending the contest (details below).
District Representation in the VW 50 Planning Committee, 3:30 pm
at Post 838
Informal gathering with all the folks that want to be involved so
we can determine the resources and people we have available. Our
representative(s), (Auxiliary and Legionnaire) can then attend the next
meeting knowing what we are prepared to contribute. For more background, please see the note
below.
Note about ORATORICAL CONTEST
This is the last chance to get your candidate in the District Oratorical Contest (or to observe so you can plan for next year).
This is a terrific opportunity for a teenager to get
recognition and scholarship money. Each
public high school, private school, charter school, and home schooled, with
grades 9 thru 12 that is sponsored by their local American Legion Post, is
allowed to advance 1 contestant to the district level. The American Legion, Department of Texas,
Oratorical Program Finals, will be held Monday, February 16, 2015 (February 23
ALTERNATE) at The Denton County Courthouse in
The Department will award a $2,000 scholarship to the college of his/her choice; 2nd place – $1,500 scholarship; 3rd place $1,000 scholarship; and 4th place $500 scholarship (provided the winner enters college within 1 year after graduation from high school). The Department Champion will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship from National provided he/she participates in the Quarter Finals Contest and an additional $1,500 scholarship from National if the participant advances to the Semi Finals Contest and does not advance to the National Finals. Competitors in the National Finals are awarded scholarships as follows; 1st – $18,000; 2nd – $16,000; 3rd – $14,000. Details and forms at http://txlegion.org/programs/oratotical/
Note about VW 50 COMMITTEE
NAS Fort Worth JRB has been authorized by the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. This program will extend over a 10 year period with at least 2 events a year. For starters no DoD funding is provided so the event must be self sustaining with full support from the base.
The initial meeting in December of 2014 was to establish
communications with all Texas Veteran-based military support organizations as a
means to inform you of upcoming events. It is also intended to identify
one local
The base Commander would like to have the first event May 9, 2014 (a Saturday). One suggestion that he liked was a BBQ and possibly a parade with classic cars (Viet Nam Veteran passengers) through the base and possibly the local community adjoining the base. If more events fall in line they may be added.
About 20 VSO’s were represented with lots of discussion and
suggestions. The next meeting is on Jan.
20, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Navy Operation Support Center Conference Room (Bldg
1803, Room 104). Meetings will be
planned for the third Tuesday of each month.
--- Interesting:
Neat site with good information and stuff for the kids: http://www.knowhat2do.com/
--- From the Department of Texas
Mid Winter Charity Event/ Pie in the Face (flyer attached)
MID WINTER CONFERENCE TRAINING!!
The following training will be conducted at the Mid Winter Conference on Saturday, January 17th beginning at 0800. This schedule is different from the one listed in the MWC Schedule. Also notice the training will be conducted simultaneously at two different locations:
Location: Salons D-E and F Location: The Oaks
8:00-9:00 Baseball 8:00-11:00 345 Transfers
9:15-10:15 Boy’s State
10:15-11:45 Legislative
Lunch
1:00-2:00 C&BL and Robert’s Rules of Order 1:00-3:15 Resolutions
2:15-3:15 Mandatory Post Reporting and Certifications
Please register for the training by selecting this link or going to the website: www.txlegion.org where registration information is posted on the homepage.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwinter-training-tickets-14759587323
Thanks for taking advantage of this outstanding training, which is made available by the State Training Team and Committee
Barry D. Schoenhals
Chairman
State Training Committee
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