Jan. 3 to Dec.21, 2013 District 12 Updates (all
posted in 2013)
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.
12/21/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Sending this out a little early to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, happy holiday and hoping all remember the reason for the season.
While visiting with family and friends keep the January 5th ORATORICAL CONTEST in mind. Their is no cost the Post, Unit, Squadron, Chapter, School, Contestant or their family to enter. The winner will get scholarship awards at each level.
“A CONSTITUTIONAL SPEECH CONTEST”
This is a scholarship opportunity available to eligible persons that may be submitted to your Post chairman by any Legion Family member. Each public high school, private school, charter school, home schooled, with grades 9 thru 12 is allowed to advance 1 contestant to the district level.
Our District competition will be on Sunday, Jan 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Post 838. We unfortunately have very few entries so the odds of winning are great. The winner will go to Division for the opportunity to go to state and national with the potential to win over $20,000 in scholarships.
At the State level the winner of first place will be certified to National Headquarters as the Texas representative and the Department will be award a $2,000 scholarship to the college of his/her choice; 2nd place – $1,500 scholarship; 3rd place $1,000; 4th place $500 (provided the winner enters college in the fall term 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.
The department link is on our home page with details and links to all the forms.
http://txlegion.org/programs/oratotical/. Current forms and information should have delivered to your post and all Texas High Schools by mail.
A Power Point Presentation that can be downloaded from our server and modified for your post http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Oratorical_2013_2014-mod.ppt
Our District Chairman is our District Commander Joe Page and he will be happy to assist anyone with details about the program.
Imagine that, an opportunity for teenagers to learn about Our Constitution.
For God and Country,
Ken
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12/19/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good morning.
--- This week and next:
Dec 20th (Friday) Veterans Community Foundation “Operation Feed the Hungary” at Post 516
Post 655 will be assisting with a Christmas Party at the
Dec 21st (Saturday) Post 516 Christmas Party (5 to 8 pm) Santa visit after dinner
Dec 25th (Wednesday) – Christmas Day
Dec 30th (Monday) Bell Helicopter ESPN Armed Forces Bowl Game in Fort Worth. (Up to 4 free tickets for Veterans and family)
Dec 31st (Tuesday) – Benbrook Post 297 New Years Eve Celebration
----Just two weeks to get your post/unit candidate selected
Jan 5th (Sunday) – District Oratorical Contest 2pm at Post 838
--- Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start lining up Oratory Contest contenders
This is a scholarship opportunity available to eligible persons that may be submitted to your chairman by any Legion Family member.
The department link is on our home page with details and links to all the forms. Current forms and information should have delivered to your post by mail.
A Power Point Presentation that can be downloaded from our server and modified for your post http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Oratorical_2013_2014-mod.ppt
--- From the Department of Texas
If you don’t have a hard copy of the Post Administrative Manual you can access it online here >Form & Publications on the left > bottom of list to Department forms.
See Post Admin Manual for details.
JANUARY 2014L
85% Membership Target Date
American Legion Baseball Reminder
Jimmy D. Lemley Memorial Award
Junior Shooting Contest Reminder
Membership Award
Ron Chandler
Hubmaster
A.L. Dept of TX
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12/10/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
--- Happenings:
Veterans Day Event at Mineral
Wells
Certificate of Appreciation presentation to Cowboy Cleaners http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131204cleaners626/
And then it froze; the weather, not the computer.
--- This week:
Dec 14th (Saturday)
SNOWBALL EXPRESS WALK OF GRATITUDE, 9 AM in
(front of flyer with announcement) (back of flyer with map)
National Wreaths Across America Day
Benbrook Post 297 Christmas Party 7 to 10 pm
Dec 16th (Monday) –
District Christmas Party 7pm at
Your invitations:
Shay M Grannan wrote:
Greetings and Happy
Holidays! Just a friendly reminder that our 12th District Christmas party
is scheduled for Monday, December 16th at
They have asked that
each Unit bring a side dish - potatoes, vegetable, etc. Desserts are
always welcome too! We will have the Chinese gift exchange which I think
is always a fun way to pass the time. There is no obligation to
participate (it's also fun to watch!), but if you would like to play please
bring a wrapped, generic gift. Let's keep it to a small limit ($10,
$15 max) and please no gag gifts.
May all of you be
blessed with the joy of the holiday season, and may our men and women in
uniform who are away from their families find some comfort in knowing
that we are praying for their safe return and that we are at the service of
their families.
Joseph Page wrote:
Happy holidays to all. Wow it's looking a lot like Xmas and
I'm hoping that all is well with you and yours. Let me remind everyone
about the District Party on Monday, December 16th at Post 379 at 7:00 p.m. Come
prepared to have a good time and bring a generic gift ( $10 to $15, no gags) so
that we can join the aux exchanging gifts.
Now, I have to do a little business. Our membership numbers
look good so let's keep on pushing. We are being monitored closely by the
Division Commander and I would like to have a good report to Department by the
1st of the year. Remember, our goal is for all posts is to be at
100% by March. So get your updates in to Department ASAP.
Also let me remind Post Commanders about our $100 commitment to
the Coffee Fund for the VA, it is running low. Please send your money to Brenda
Straten, Treasurer,
--- Volunteer opportunities Dec 20th (Friday)
Post 655 will be assisting with a Christmas Party at the
Veterans Community Foundation “Operation Feed the Hungary” at Post 516 from 4 to 8 pm http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Dec20Feed516.pdf
----Just three weeks to get your post/unit candidate selected
Jan 5th (Sunday) – District Oratorical Contest 2pm at Post 838
--- Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start lining up Oratory Contest contenders
This is a scholarship opportunity available to eligible persons that may be submitted to your chairman by any Legion Family member.
The department link is on our home page with details and links to all the forms. Current forms and information should have delivered to your post by mail.
A Power Point Presentation that can be downloaded from our server and modified for your post http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Oratorical_2013_2014-mod.ppt
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12/5/13 Special District 12 Snowball
Express Update (also sent to
SAR, TCVC and Div. 1 Hubmaster)
OK Folks,
Here is the schedule and BluHog says all that needs saying so I am just passing his email along.
Hope to see lots of our folks out (and hope the weather is as nice as it was for Veterans Day).
(front of flyer) (back of flyer with map)
Ken
Ps; Thanks Mark,
Just got the scanned
flyer and it looks great (attached to this email) and the email seems to go
through fine as is.
Ken,
This is NOT the flyer I was gonna send you; it's not even a
flyer, at all - but maybe you can work some HTML or CSS or whatever magic and
make it available for our District. Snowball is asking anyone and
everyone who can come and be there for our Gold Star families to do so at each
of the events they'll be attending. This flyer covers events in the
I am still hoping to get the other flyer in a digital
version (my scanner's OK, but my home computer's fried). This flyer is
two-sided, includes a map, and it's all about the Walk of Gratitude in
I'll keep trying to get it to you.
Thanks!
M. B. "BluHog" Ingersoll
Veteran, USAF 1973-83
American Legion Riders Post 135
Greater
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Snowball Express: Buck Kern, Executive Director
Subject: Help us Welcome the Children of our Fallen Military Heroes
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12/4/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Check out the November Legion Times (slow download, just be patient):
Excellent address by Bill
Kuehner,
http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times1113.pdf
October issue has a big spread about the
Veterans Day Parade is on line at http://www.tcvc.us/2013parade/
Focus on Legion Folk’s participation http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131111parade/
Personal note: the Officers
and Directors of the
Coming up this week:
Dec 6th (Friday) – Toys for Tots kick off at Sundance Square 6 to 9 PM (Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders)
(Friday - Sunday) – Toys for Tots weekend drive at Hulen,
Ridgemar and
Next weekend Snowball Express will be in town (I will pass on details when I get them).
Remember the District Christmas Party a week from Monday
--- SECURITY
ALLERT Fwd from Mary Johnson
Stay alert. It appears that this is a national trend. FORWARD THIS ONE.
Sliders' snatching valuables from cars! Here's a precautionary video... Pass it along...a new way to steal from you
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=A3txI0goxrI
--- The information
below is provided by the A.L. Department of
Lady’s and Gentlemen,
FRAUD
ALERT: Veterans should be aware of a marketing scam targeting
callers trying to reach the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The numbers to be avoided are:
800-872-1000 (the VA National Call Center number is
800-827-1000)
888-442-4511 (the VA GI Bill Call Center number is 888-442-4551)
VA has notified law enforcement authorities to address this
situation. Please pass this information along and post on your websites.
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11/20/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Latest entries in the scrapbook (thank you Harriet):
Fall Convention http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131102conv/
NAS Fort Worth JRB Recruiting Day http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131108nas626/
Post/Unit 626 at the Massing of the Colors http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131110massing626/
Initial pictures from the Veterans Day Parade http://tcvc.us/2013parade/parade/home.html (thank you Danny)
I am still working on Pictures from the north side, courthouse and composites of VSO and American Legion participants.
Our District 12 Brochure has been updated to include the Saginaw Post.
Here is the link (pdf & doc) for download and printing http://www.txlegiondist12.org/hub/home.html
The post locator and print out copies have also been updated.
All I have been sent to list for this week events:
Nov 22 (Friday) – Italian Thanksgiving Dinner 5 to 8 pm at Post516 - $7.00
Snowball Express will be in
Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start lining up Post Oratorical Contest contenders.
Jan 5th (Sunday) – District Oratorical Contest 2pm at Post 838
Details (link on our homepage) http://txlegion.org/programs/oratotical/
--- From the Department of Texas
Guideline to HQ Post 345 transfers (attached)
The Dept Cdr asks that you send this
out to all Posts, thanks.
Bill
Bill West
State Adjutant
The American Legion
Dept of
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11/13/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Some of the latest events in the district (have no pictures from the convention):
Blanket Raffle Winner http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131031blanket/
Halloween at Post 516 http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131031trunk516/
Member Benefit http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131102fenn/
Car Show at Post 655 http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131109car655/
Flag Retirement at Post 297 http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131109flag297/
Flag Retirement at Post 516 http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20131111flag516/
(Still getting parade pictures together, if you have pictures in your online album I would love to link them)
Harriet Wright (Unit 626) sent a link from FW
Star-Telegram online
with parade pictures and more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/11/11/5326898/veterans-day-photo-gallery-111113.html
The pictures include Post 626 member Retired
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral James A. Lair at Veteran's Park in
We will be having a Veterans Day Parade debriefing at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
This meeting is informal and everyone is invited. We are most interested in feedback from the participants. All suggestions, gripes and offers to help are encouraged. If you are unable to not make the meeting you can email comments to parade@TarrantCountyVeteransCouncil.org and they will be included in the meeting.
(Sorry about the conflict with the Riders meeting but this is the date published on the parade annual plan and I missed the conflict.)
Nov 16th
(Saturday)
Veterans Day Parade debrief at VFW Post 8235 (10:00 am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
District 12 Legion Riders Meeting (11:00 am) Everman Post 639
DAV Mobil Service Office at Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
-- I have no information about Legion events this evening --
Bike Night at VFW 8235 supporting THE SNOWBALL EXPRESS 6:00 pm
-- Be sure to check the schedule for more items added –
New event to add to your calendar
Dec 1st (Saturday) – Chili Cook Off 2:00 PM at Benbrook Post 297
At the convention a printable copy of a brochure listing all our posts was displayed. Several folks asked that a printable copy be made available.
It is at http://www.12dis.org/dist12/Broshure_Dist_12_2013.pdf (with correct Post 60 address)
This is also on the webpage “Hub, PR and History” button (pdf and doc)
To correct post information contact me (Ken) hub@12dis.org
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11/05/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Major items scheduled for this week (more on the online schedule)
This Saturday, November 9th
(10:00am) Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Last chance to register your entry and be announced (late entries will be added at the end)
(4:00 to 8:00 PM) Car Show at Post 655 http://www.ddrockinrods.com/
(5:00 to 7:00 PM) Dinner and Flag Retirement Ceremony, Boy Scouts and Benbrook Post 297
Sunday, Nov 10th– Massing of the Colors
Monday, Nov 11th Veterans Day
(9:00 AM to noon) Fort Worth Veterans Day Parade (poster)
(2:30 to 6:30 PM) 3rd Annual Salute to
our Veterans,
(3:00 PM)
(5:00 PM) Flag Retirement Ceremony, at Post 516 (sunset 5:30pm)
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10/31/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Another impressive weekend
Azle Post Renaming Ceremony http://www.txlegiondist12.org/scrapbook/20131026azle/home.html
Post 655 Benefit Ride http://www.txlegiondist12.org/scrapbook/20131027ride655/home.html
Post 516 Trunk or Treat tonight 6 to 8 PM http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Halloween516.pdf
Happy Halloween, I’m going out trick or treating myself shortly (and I don’t need a costume).
This Saturday is our Fall Convention at Post 838, Details are linked above
After the convention there are also benefit dinners at 2 posts.
Details about these and other activities are on the district schedule
Nov 3rd (Sunday) – Daylight Savings Time ends - set your clock back one hour and change smoke alarm batteries
Nov 4th (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Nov 5th (Tuesday) – Election Day (Texas Constitution Amendments and Fort Worth ISD Bond Election)
Next Saturday
Nov 9th - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Last chance to register your entry and be in the lineup (entries not registered will be added to the end)
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10/27/13 District 12 Convention
Update
Howdy Folks
The District 12 Fall Convention is this Saturday at Post 838
Registration and Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM and the first session is at 9:00 AM
A registration fee of $20 is
required. Make checks payable E.L. Young Post 838, and mail with the attached
Registration Form to
Attached are the most current convention call letters, registration form and Legionnaires agenda in MS Word format.
Hope to see you all there.
Ken
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And then a heads up on the January deal in
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From Ron Chandler
> Hubmaster
> A.L. Department of
>
> Can you please send out on the Hubmaster that the 2014 Midwinter
information
> is posted on the Department Website under Midwinter or they can use the
> link: http://txlegion.org/conventions/mid-winter/
>
> Bill West
> State Adjutant
> The American Legion
> Dept of Texas
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10/23/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Early voting in
Saturdays East Fort Worth Safety Day http://www.txlegiondist12.org/scrapbook/scrapbook-year.html
(Saturday) Oct 26th
You are cordially invited to attend the Azle American Legion
Post 356 Renaming
Ceremony 3:00 pm at
ATTENTION ALL Legion Riders,
Rider volunteers will need to be at the Azle High School for
a kick stands up (KSU) at 2 PM. We
will ride in formation to
PITA (Jim Weir) will be the ride Captain.
Please let PITA or myself know if you can help.
Please respond to PITA or myself by this Thursday.
We will coordinate this plan and escort route with Azle PD who may be
able to volunteer their time to help with traffic.
From: Jim Weir harleyultrajim@gmail.com
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(Saturday evening) Oct 26th
Dinner & Karaoke at
(Sunday) Oct 27th
“American Heroes Ride for Veterans” Post 655 register at 10 AM.
Halloween (Thursday), Oct 31st
Trunk of Treat in the Post 516 parking lot 6 to 8pm. (blanket raffle drawing)
--- From the Department of Texas
Another great reason to encourage kids to participate in Boys/Girls State
From: Public Relations Division [mailto:PR@legion.org]
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Pope Francis to sell off his Harley Davidson
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Remember the Nov 2 District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Don’t forget to make your plans for the Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11
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10/17/13 District 12 Update
Legion Times features big spread of pictures from Haltom City Post 655
http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times1013.pdf
--- This week:
Oct 18 to 20 (Friday to Sunday)
District 12 Riders 1st annual Weekend Get-a-Way POC: Bill “Chief” Deal
Oct 19 and 20 (Saturday and Sunday)
Vascular Screenings at Post 626, to reserve a slot for your screenings, please call Wilma Pool at 817-507-5672.
Oct 19th (Saturday)
FWPD East Division Crime Safety Fair 10am to 3pm at Lowe’s –
(Planned events include: Crime Prevention Exhibits, Kids ID, RAPIDS, Vehicle Displays, City Services Exhibits, McGruff Appearances, and Law Enforcement Awareness.)
(See pages 10 and 11 also)
Marine Corps League
Oct 21st (Monday) – early voting in
Texas Constitutional Amendments relate to Disabled Veterans property tax.
(Texas Constitution Amendments and Fort Worth ISD Bond Election)
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Oct 27th (Sunday)
“American Heroes Ride for Veterans” Post 655 register at 10 AM.
Nov 2 (Saturday) Auxiliary Member benefit at Post 516, dinner, raffles, etc, 2 to 7pm
Nov 9th (Saturday)
Dinner and Flag Retirement Ceremony, Boy Scouts and Benbrook Post 297 from 5 to 7 pm.
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Remember the Nov 2 District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Don’t forget to make your plans for the Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11
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10/9/13 District 12 Update
ATTENTION – CHANGE OF DATE District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Change in date from October 26 to November 2 (still at Post 838)
ATTENTION – CONFIRMATION DUE THIS WEEK (see below)
Post participation in the Massing of the Colors on Nov 10
--- Happenings:
American Legion activities listed in the October 2013 East Division Crime Watch Newsletter (pages 10 and 11).
http://www.fortworthpd.com/docmgmt/EastOct2013.pdf
September Legion Times coverage of our SAL – great work guys http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times0913.pdf
Another great ALMAC Here is the link to the scrapbook http://www.txlegiondist12.org/scrapbook/20131005almac/home.html
--- This week:
(Saturday) Oct 12
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
This will be the last planning meeting before the parade. Entries will still be accepted until the end of this month but if you want to see the big picture, come join us at the meeting.
District 12 Legion Riders Meeting at HEB Post 379 (11am)
Dinner & Karaoke at
(Sunday) Oct 13– Ride for Kids’ at Texas Motor Speedway
--- New event to add to your calendar:
Subject: Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance – Sunday November 10, 2013
To: All American Legion Posts in the Fort Worth area
You are invited to participate in
the 32nd Annual Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance hosted by the
Fort Worth Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). The non-denominational service honors our
flag and
Unit participation should include two (2) members representing each unit to carry the flags (1 for the American flag and 1 for the Unit flag). Additional attendees are also invited to attend the ceremony.
Including assembly time, ceremony and departure time, total amount of time would be about 2 to 2 ½ hours depending on travel time.
Please acknowledge unit participation not later than 11 October 2013.
Contact Information:
Robert J. Williams, Major, USAF. Retired
Past Commander, Ft Worth Chapter MOWW
Hm: 817-488 5524, Wk: 817-554-7263
--- Coming events (more details on the schedule):
Oct 19 (Saturday)
FWPD East Division Crime Safety Fair 10am to 3pm at Lowe’s –
Oct 19 and 20 (Saturday and Sunday)
Vascular Screenings at Post 626, to reserve a slot for your screenings, please call Wilma Pool at 817-507-5672.
Nov 2 (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
--- From Department of Texas
The following message is forwarded by State Adjutant Bill West requesting that we forward to all members of the 1st Division.
Nov 14 Veterans Job Fair at Rangers Ballpark in
http://www.txlegiondist12.org/RWY-Flyer2013.pdf
--- Information from the Department Hub Master for widest distribution. Ron Chandler
NATIONAL ECONOMIC COMMISSION (attached)
Don’t forget to make your plans for the Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11
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10/2/13 District 12 Update
Pictures from the Sunday Fall Run for the Kids http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130929ride561/
--- This week:
Oct 5th
(Saturday)
This Saturday – IT’S NOT A SECRET ANYMORE
ALMAC at Mansfield Post 624 starting at noon
Event and escort details https://www.facebook.com/events/155828011280036/
Escort or greet some great folks, enjoy the food and frivolity. This event is to support our military serving overseas during the Christmas season.
More details http://www.alpost624.org/
“Autumn’s Angel Bears” Collection Party at Post 516 (7 to 11pm)
In the evening you can stop by the “Autumn’s Angel Bears” Collection Party at Post 516 (7 to 11pm)
These stuffed animals are given to the kids at Snowball Express and this year they have almost 1,800 kids and surviving spouses/guardians attending.
Snowball Express is the organization that brings together children of our fallen military heroes from all over the world for a week of making memories and honoring their parent’s sacrifice. This year Snowball Express is Dec 12th through 16th.
Oct 6th (Sunday)
YOUTH VOCAL CONTEST, UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE
SPONSORED BY
Info on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-All-Star-Revue/294119860622834
Oct 7th (Monday)
VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table
--- Coming events (more details on the schedule):
Oct 19th (next Saturday)
FWPD East Division Crime
Safety Fair 10am to 3pm at Lowe’s –
Saturday and Sunday
Vascular Screenings at Post 626 To reserve a slot for your screenings, please call Wilma Pool at 817-507-5672.
Oct 26th (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Don’t forget to make your plans for the Veterans Day Parade on Nov 11
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9/25/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Feedback on the new “Legion Riders” button on the home page please.
The 12th District Auxiliary is collecting pajamas for the families served at the Fisher House. Please consider donating to this very worthwhile cause. They are in need of all sizes, shapes, gender, etc. but they must be new. Please bring them to the District Convention on October 26th at Post 838 or you can contact Shay Grannan for pick-up at 817-300-2043. You can also contact Unit 626.
--- Happenings:
Benbrook Post 297 POW/MIA Remembrance Day http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130920powmia297/
Happy Birthday USS Fort Worth http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130922ussfw626/
--- This week in the District:
Sep 28th (Saturday) - Dinner& Karaoke at
Sep 29th (Sunday) – Post 516 Fall Run For The Kids, register 10am, KSU 11am; $10/rider + $5/passenger
The next Saturday, Oct. 5 is ALMAC – Veterans bus escort information will be provided when it is provided to me.
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Vascular Screenings
at Post 626 http://www.12dis.org/VS-AreYouTickingPoster.jpg
In
conjunction with October being "Let's Work Together to Cure Cancer"
month, once again, Danine, who is a Board Certified Vascular Technologist, will
be doing Vascular Screenings at the Post on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, October 20, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. We encourage all members to take advantage of this
important opportunity.
Please
see the attached files for more information and details about the benefits
of Vascular Screenings, methods of payment, etc.
Or
download at http://www.12dis.org/VS-AreYouAtRisk.doc
and http://www.12dis.org/VS-VascularScreening.doc
The cost
this year for all three screenings if $90. All proceeds from the
screenings will be donated to Danine's 3-Day Walk benefitting Susan G. Komen
for the Cure.
To
reserve a slot for your screenings, please call Wilma Pool at
817-507-5672.
--- Invitation for all citizens and Legion Family members:
Oct 19th (Saturday) – FWPD East Division Crime Safety Fair
10am to 3pm at Lowe’s –
http://www.txlegiondist12.org/CrimeSafetyFair.jpeg
American Legion Post 516 will have an information table at this event, all posts and units are welcome to participate.
--- Community, State and Nation
The Patriot Guard Riders do an excellent job of honoring our fallen troops. 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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9/19/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks, this is a “do over” because I messed up on some links – same information.
Sep 20th (Friday) – National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Fisher House
Fundraising Dinner with
Sep 21st (Saturday) - District 12 Legion Riders Meeting 11am Post 516
I have no info from our posts so here are things others are doing Saturday:
Arlington Ecofest, a free, family oriented event 10am
Bike night at VFW Post 8235 in Fort Worth 4pm
Next week:
Sep 25-29 – Fall DEC in
Sep 29th (Sunday) – Post 516 Fall Run For The Kids, register 10am, KSU 11am; $10/rider + $5/passenger
--- Invitation for all citizens and Legion Family members:
Oct 19th
(Saturday) – FWPD East Division Crime Safety Fair 10am to 3pm at Lowe’s –
American Legion Post 516 will have an information table at this event, all posts and units are welcome to participate.
(Planned events include: Crime Prevention Exhibits, Kids ID, RAPIDS, Vehicle Displays, City Services Exhibits, McGruff Appearances, and Law Enforcement Awareness.)
--- From your Historian
More pictures added to the Patriot Day Ceremony (added Facebook album)
http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130911haltom/
Legion Riders and Post 655 members visit Veterans in Medical Center
http://www.txlegiondist12.org/scrapbook/20130913home655/home.html
--- From your
Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal selected and poster to display and share.
Route confirmed and all on schedule, participation forms and info
http://www.tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
--- Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start lining up Oratory Contest contenders
This is a scholarship opportunity available to eligible persons that may be submitted to your chairman by any Legion Family member.
The department link is on our home page, details are good but they have not updated the links for this year.
Current forms and information should have delivered to your post by mail.
A Power Point Presentation that can be downloaded from our server and modified for your post http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Oratorical_2013_2014-mod.ppt
--- From Department of Texas Hubmaster
American Legion issues report on VA health care for women veterans
http://www.legion.org/publications/217090/sws-report-women-veterans-healthcare
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9/11/13 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks, Please check the SCHEDULE and FOOD AND FUN listings to be sure your information is current.
Pictures from the first day at the Southwest Militaria Show
Part of the pictures from our District 12 Meeting at Post 626
Haltom City National Day
of Service and Remembrance pictures
--- From the District Meeting:
The District VA Coffee Fund running low, Post $100 donations are needed.
The Auxiliary is working in Pajamas at the Fisher House (see them for details).
Commanders Goals were shared and will be published soon,
Post 60 is settling in at the Arlington Elks Lodge, look for activities to be listed soon.
--- Have fun this Saturday:
ALEI Training class at Post 655, 8:00AM to noon. To register call 817 834-1632 or email post655@hotmail.com $5.00 per person
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Summer Blow-Out at Everman Post 639 (10am Fun Run – activities starting at noon)
Dinner & Karaoke at
--- From Division 1 Hubmaster Fred Rogers
Hub Masters please distribute. We are going to send out this monthly newsletter this one time only, if you want to receive their updates go to the link at the bottom of the page and subscribe.
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/8a3dd5
If you have pictures to contribute from one of these or other ceremonies that our folks attended please email me so I can get 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, newsletter or others that will share pictures; we can link to their publication, scrapbook or portfolio so they get full credit and exposure (I need permission before linking).
The District 12 Update is always on line at our District 12 Homepage.
Please check the monthly Department Hubmaster Report also.
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9/5/13 Updated District 12 Update
--- This Weekend, Sept. 7 and 8, Join in the fun of the Southwest Militaria Show at Will Rodgers Exhibit Hall (parking $8, admission $8, kids under 12 free)
Your invitation http://www.txlegiondist12.org/milshow.html
Post 516 has reserved a table at this event and folks from all our posts are invited to join in to spread the word about The American Legion Family in our district.
Show details are at http://www.southwestmilitariashow.com/
Poster: http://www.txlegiondist12.org/mil_show.pdf
--- Reason for the Updated Update
With all the other good stuff going on I forgot to mention the District Meeting in the first email
Sep 9th (Monday) – District Meeting 7pm at Post 626
Hope to see you all there!
--- Sep 11th (Wednesday)
Join the folks at the Saginaw Post 467 at this event
Patriot Day 10AM -Saginaw Veterans Park 9-11 memorial service hosted by American Legion Post 467
http://www.txlegiondist12.org/9-11_Memorial.pdf
--- Sept. 14
(Saturday) from Bill (Chief) Deal
I have been contacted by the management of the
We need 6 or 7 volunteers to help with this event. Volunteers will be given a "full access" pass for the day.
This will be the 2nd year that we, the riders have been
requested to participate with this ceremony. So if you can and would like
to participate with this even, please let me know ASAP.
Please add to next year’s calendar
--- 2014 AMRR
info from George (Tank)
Wanted to let you know that we got together recently and set the date for the Allied Ride for 2014, we had to set the date a week ahead due to some other countries conflict with the weekend that it should have been on, so we came up with the 28th of June! This date was sent to all Countries and States and seems to be the best for everyone! We have added a few more countries this year as well as States, and we are not done, we are working on a few more! http://www.txlegiondist12.org/2014AMRR.png
I would also like to add my sincere appreciation to all you folks for what you do for the Allied Ride, you make this what it is, an AWESOME event to Remember and Honor not only our Fallen Heroes, but that of our Allies who have stood with our Warriors in Harm's Way.
--- From the National Convention in
National Commander Daniel Dellinger; Auxiliary National President Nancy Brown-Park;
Sons of The American Legion National Commander Joseph Gladden
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9/4/13 District 12 Update
--- This Weekend, Sept. 7 and 8, Join in the fun of the Southwest Militaria Show at Will Rodgers Exhibit Hall (parking $8, admission $8, kids under 12 free)
Your invitation http://www.txlegiondist12.org/milshow.html
Post 516 has reserved a table at this event and folks from all our posts are invited to join in to spread the word about The American Legion Family in our district.
Show details are at http://www.southwestmilitariashow.com/
Poster: http://www.txlegiondist12.org/mil_show.pdf
--- Sep 11th (Wednesday)
Join the folks at the Saginaw Post 467 at this event
Patriot Day 10AM -Saginaw Veterans Park 9-11 memorial service hosted by American Legion Post 467
http://www.txlegiondist12.org/9-11_Memorial.pdf
--- Sept. 14 (Saturday) from Bill (Chief) Deal
I have been contacted by the management of the
We need 6 or 7 volunteers to help with this event. Volunteers will be given a "full access" pass for the day.
This will be the 2nd year that we, the riders have been
requested to participate with this ceremony. So if you can and would like
to participate with this even, please let me know ASAP.
Please add to next years calendar
--- 2014 AMRR info from George
(Tank)
Wanted to let you know that we got together recently and set the date for the Allied Ride for 2014, we had to set the date a week ahead due to some other countries conflict with the weekend that it should have been on, so we came up with the 28th of June! This date was sent to all Countries and States and seems to be the best for everyone! We have added a few more countries this year as well as States, and we are not done, we are working on a few more!
I would also like to add my sincere appreciation to all you folks for what you do for the Allied Ride, you make this what it is, an AWESOME event to Remember and Honor not only our Fallen Heroes, but that of our Allies who have stood with our Warriors in Harm's Way.
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8/29/13 District 12 Update
Hey folks, be sure to let me know anything you may be planning for Patriots Day, Sept. 11 so other Posts can support / promote it.
Post 626 and VFW 8235 team up to support the 33rd
Annual Texas Retired Military Golf Classic http://www.txlegiondist12.org/scrapbook/20130828golf/home.html
Sep 7th& 8th Southwest Militaria Show at Will Rodgers Exhibit Hall (parking $8, admission $8, kids under 12 free) http://www.txlegiondist12.org/mil_show.pdf
Post 516 has reserved a table at this event and folks from all our posts are invited to join in to spread the word about The American Legion Family in our district.
Be sure to put ALMAC – Oct 5 – on your calendar (details on their webpage)
--- Nationwide Virtual Career Fair – Sept 11, 2013 http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Virtual_Career_Fair_2013.pdf
--- Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start lining up Oratory Contenders.
The 2014 Oratorical information has been distributed by Department to each of your posts. You should have received an information packet containing the following:
1. Chairman’s Guide booklet
2. Official Rules Pamphlet
3. Tri-fold Color Brochure
4. A letter form The American Legion, Department of Texas dated August 7, 2013
5. The 2014 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholastic Program "A Constitution Speech Contest" informational letter
Post level competitions dates are November 2, 2013 thru December 20, 2013.
To help Oratorical Chairpersons attached is a Power Point Presentation that can be modified with your Post information and distributed to the High Schools in your jurisdiction for promoting the Oratorical Program. If you have an questions please feel free to contact 4th District Chairman Gene Toohey at the following:
email - socogun@yahoo.com
cell - (303) 718-4819
Note from District 12 Hub:
The Power Point Presentation can be downloaded from our server at http://www.txlegiondist12.org/Oratorical_2013_2014.pptx
--- Veterans Day Parade and membership information http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
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/Fort Worth Parade is hosted by the Tarrant County Veterans Council. Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great, membership is only $24 per year.
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8/21/13 District 12 Update
Sick Call:
Terry Bigley has been in HEB because of a pinched nerve in his lower back since last week.
Latest info from Kathy Gideon Bigley (today) August 21 at noon
Brought him home yesterday afternoon and he still pretty sore but very happy to be home.
--- District 12 Family in action:
American Legion Auxiliary Members help with Operation Backpack http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130809backpack626/
Unit 626 hosted a "Meet and Greet" with the new NAS Commanding Officer http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130813nas626/
Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive Event http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130814spirit626/
Really great pictures added to the Change of command (Facebook link) http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130719nasjrb/
Unit 626 support of the Sea Cadet Corps http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130820cadets626/
-- Your District Historian appreciates Unit 626 for sharing these pictures and their participation in these events. Folks that go to the National Convention can send me pictures of our folks in action or a link to their Facebook or other scrapbook and I will link or add them to our scrapbook with credits to the person or Post.
--- This is the link on the FOOD AND FUN button on our home page. http://www.12dis.org/2_dining.htm
Please check out the events listed here and let me know of any corrections or additions.
--- Please mark your calendar for these new events added to the schedule:
Sept 14 - Post 655 will be hosting a four (4) hour American Legion Extension Institute Training class on Saturday, September 14th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. The cost is $5.00 per person. The class size is limited to 25, so hurry up and sign up for this training. First come first serve. To register for this class, call 817 834-1632 and leave your name and a good contact number or email your name and phone number to post655@hotmail.com .
Oct 13th (Sunday) – Ride for Kids’ at Texas Motor Speedway
Oct 18 to 20 - District 12 Riders 1st annual Weekend Get-a-Way POC: Bill “Chief” Deal post655@hotmail.com
---From Department: NATIONAL ECONOMIC COMMISSION report (attached)
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8/14/13 District 12 Update
The 2013 Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride is now
complete. The Plaque has been presented
in
Pictures from the Midnight Madness Car Show http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130810car516/home.html
--- The Tarrant County Food Handlers Course scheduled for
September has been rescheduled as follows.
On Sunday, August 18th starting at 1:00pm Post 655 will host the subject
certification course. This course is required for anyone who helps in our
kitchen or works behind the bar. The class is approximately one (1) hour
long. The cost is only $10.00 per person
and your certification is good for two years.
Due to space limitations, the number of participants will be limited to twenty
20. If we have more that 20 a second class will be conducted right after
the first class ends.
Please respond ASAP to this email if you wish to attend. post655@hotmail.com
--- Mark your calendar for these new events added to the schedule:
Sep 8th (Sunday) YOUTH VOCAL CONTEST at Post 516 http://www.12dis.org/YOUTH%20VOCAL%20CONTEST.pdf
Sep 9th (Monday) – District Meeting 7pm at Post 626
Sep 11th (Wednesday) National Day of Service and Remembrance
Sep 14th (Saturday) -
Summer Blow-Out at Everman Post 639 http://www.12dis.org/Everman639.pdf
Dinner & Karaoke at
--- Veterans Day Parade and membership information http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, their is no charge to be in the parade but you must register.
The Tarrant County/Fort Worth Parade is hosted by the Tarrant County Veterans Council. Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great, membership is only $24 per year.
--- Assorted VA resources provided by Division Service Officers
The VA is attempting to contact all veterans to inform them of the health care benefits that might be available to them. For those of you receiving VA health care you should have received the subject document. This handbook is available free at any VA medical facility and there are plans to place it on the VA website. You may want to review the information at http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vhbh/.
For those of you who had boots on the ground in
---
VA eBenefits site https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal
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For all outgoing Commanders, Presidents, Directors, Hubmasters, Chairmen, etc. please forward this e-mail to your successors.
Thanks,
Ken
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8/7/13 District 12 Update
Really great (I heard) YOUTH VOCAL CONTEST last Sunday http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130804allstar/
Next one will be on Sunday Sept. 8 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-All-Star-Revue/294119860622834
--
Have you
checked out the latest Fort Worth Police Department's East Division newsletter?
Well, you
should. www.fortworthpd.com/Divisions/east
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Coming up this Saturday:
Dinner & Karaoke at
Midnight Madness Car Show 9:00pm at Post 516 http://www.ddrockinrods.com/
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ATTENTION ALL POSTS:
The IRS now requires American Legion posts to maintain dates of service and character of service records for all members. The penalty for not having the required proof of eligibility is, apparently, $1,000 per day.
Please review the examination procedures for auditing veterans’ organizations by in the enclosed attachment. You will have to scroll past the table of contents to reach “Veterans’ Organizations 4.76.26.
Note: References to social members do not apply to The American Legion because they are prohibited in our organization.
Bill West
State Adjutant
The American Legion
Dept of
Link to the item noted above: http://www.12dis.org/cpc_1971274-1.pdf
Link to the IRS Pub http://www.post516.net/history/finance.html
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From Fred
Rogers Div Hubmaster
Commanders & Adjutants;
attached is a Power Point presentation designed to walk Legion members through
how to generate the CSV file out of mylegion.org. Mylegion.org is an excellent tool to manage and grow your
membership. Each Post Adjutant has the log in information and it is
suggested that your Adjutant share that login with the Post Commander and 1st
Vice. Thanks, fred
Link to the item http://www.12dis.org/ConvertingCSVFilestoExcelOnMylegion.pptx
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7/31/13 District 12 Update
Department of Texas Convention pictures http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130712conv/
Today, Jul 31st - Post Certification Form Deadline
--- August 4, 2013 and the First Sunday after the first Saturday of each month
YOUTH VOCAL CONTEST, UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE
SPONSORED BY
Info on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-All-Star-Revue/294119860622834
Or a flyer you can print or forward: http://www.12dis.org/YOUTH%20VOCAL%20CONTEST.pdf
--- FYI from Division
The link below will take you to an article published this
morning in the Killeen Daily Herald covering our Department training held
Saturday and Sunday in
--------- Plan ahead ----
--- Post 655 is having a pool tournament every Friday night starting at 7pm
--- Sept. 8
Food Handler's
Certification Course, Post 655 (
--- Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Events
Serving those who served us, in a nutshell, is the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission. As Sept. 11th’s National Day of Service and Remembrance draws closer, now is the time to begin making preparations for your American Legion Family to be a visible force in your community.
http://alaintheknow.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/commemoration.pdf
--- Sept. 21 –
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7/24/13 District 12 Update
2013 Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride coverage in the Legion Times (be patient, it loads slow with no indicator) http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times0713.pdf
New and updated items on our webpage:
2013-14 Officers listing: http://www.12dis.org/officers/2013-Directory.pdf
Auxiliary and Legion Public Relations Resources (button on our Hub Page http://www.12dis.org/hub/
Pictures from the NAS Change of Command http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130719nasjrb/ (more on the Unit 626 Facebook page)
Pictures from the Midnight Madness Car Show http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130714car/
And the district meeting dates for 2013-14 are now on the schedule (please plan to be there)
Time to refresh this District 12 Update email list.
For all outgoing Commanders, Presidents, Directors, Hubmasters, Chairmen, etc. please forward this e-mail to your successors.
New Officers, please be sure you are on this list if desired. This list is limited to 10 per Post (15 posts = 150 emails). Your Hubmaster (or you) may forward this e-mail or items from it your members or interested parties. I blind copy for your privacy so please email me (hub@12dis.org) if you need to confirm/change/add email or to be removed from the list.
Thanks,
Ken
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Attached is the announcement and invitation to participate in the 25th Annual Chili Cook-Off on September 21st at Plano Post 321.
For Questions on Rules or Application...Just contact Ann Hartline at 972-907-9281
---- Greetings 1st Division, District Commanders and Post Commanders,
Note to District Hub Masters; please forward this communication to all Post Commanders in your District, thanks!
During the recent State Convention two Legionnaires from each Division were trained and certified to teach The American Legion Extension Institute course. The two trainers from the 1st Division are Gene Toohey, Greenville Post 17 & Fred Rogers, The Colony Post 21.
What this means to us is that the ALEI course can now be efficiently and effectively presented on a local level and the attendees will be awarded their ALEI graduate hat pin on the spot at the completion of the course. This is a gigantic step forward for our State Training program and we want to train and graduate as many Legion members from this course as possible.
The course takes about 4 hours and only costs $5.00. Graduates will be able to discuss The American Legion knowledgeably with prospective members and will become an increased valued asset as we move forward with our Statewide focus on membership growth. The course is divided into 5 sections; History & Organization, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. Anyone who has taken the old course will benefit from this newly designed course.
Our initial campaign is to set up trainings at centralized Posts in each District and invite surrounding Posts to attend. With that in mind, we are asking that Post Commanders interested in hosting this training contact us and help us move this initiative forward.
We can be contacted as follows:
Gene Toohey - 303-718-4819 or socogun@yahoo.com
Fred Rogers - 972-977-9342 or frrtx@icloud.com
We look forward to hearing from you with your commitments to be involved in this important training.
--- FYI: Motel 6
provides all American Legion and SAL members a 15% discount at any of the 1,100+ pet-friendly Motel 6 locations in
the
Call 800-4Motel6 or visit motel6.com.
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7/17/13 Fun weekend and New Year
New year and Officers:
Your District President, Commander, Adjutant and Hubmaster each need some officer names. If someone could provide a list of officers to hub@txlegiondist12.org I will forward them. I already have the list from Post 297, Post 516 and Post 626. I also have Post 379 from their webpage.
If you use Facebook or Twitter for your Post/Unit and wish to share just give me the link and I will post it on the District Page with the others www.txlegiondist12.org
(This Saturday) Jul 20th District 12 Legion Riders Meeting at Mansfield Post 624 at 12 noon.
Next Department event:
July 27 – 28 Post Commanders, Post Vice Commanders and Post Adjutants
Training in
http://www.12dis.org/Post Cdr Training Announcement.doc
Fun weekend
Friday I saw folks from Posts 297, 356, 379, 467, 516, 569, 624, 626, 655 and 838 at the convention, and I probably missed some.
Saturday we worked on the Veterans Day Parade – only 4 months to go, sure could use more participation putting it together.
Midnight Madness Car show at Post 516 had 60 entries and more showing up too late to register. I left early and it was still after midnight.
Pictures: http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130714car/
Sunday the State of
Working on these pictures as we speak (convention, not rain)
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Gary Jackson <gjackson@co.collin.tx.us>
Date: Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Subject: Missing Veterans
Dear Veterans,
My name is Gary Jackson and I am the Collin County Veterans Service Officer. I am trying to locate surviving veterans who served with the 1st Battalion, 141st Regiment, 36th Infantry Division during World War II (Also known as the “Lost Battalion”). If anyone might know a veteran or information on how to locate any veterans that served with this unit please email or call me when you get a chance. Thank you for your assistance.
Gary Jackson
972-881-3060
972-881-3134 Fax
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7/9/13 Great Ride, Unit 626 at it
again and Convention
2013 ALLIED MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE
http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130706amrr/
Marine Aircraft Group 41 (MAG-41)
Deployment from NAS
http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130709mag41/
-- THIS WEEK
I hope all our SAL members get a chance to vote and cheer on our own Bill Kuehner for Texas SAL Commander
All of the Agenda Links are on our schedule page.
If you are not going to the convention on Saturday we are having the Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D and a car show starting at 9 in the evening at Post 516
---
Forward from Gary Smith, Division 1 Hubmaster
From: Jim Hodgson,
Attached please find a PRESS RELEASE regarding the
A-12 Avenger II mockup being moved to the
(if Press release dated June 28,
2013 no longer attached – see them at
their web page)
In 1983 the U.S. Navy began a program to replace the A-6 Intruder attack aircraft called the Advanced Tactical Aircraft (ATA). The A-12 Avenger II aircraft was designed as a deep strike attack airplane that relied on stealth technology and was planned to fly by 1994. It never flew.
A McDonnell Douglas/General Dynamics team won the design concept in 1988. Work on the “black program,” code named Secret Bravery, took place in St. Louis and Fort Worth at Air Force Plant #4 (now Lockheed Martin). Ultimately the Pentagon canceled the program in 1991 under a cloud of controversy.
--- Legion Baseball
The American Legion State Baseball Championship will be
played this year in
All play will be held at the
A banquet will take place at 1800 hours on July 30, 2013 at
the
Fish will be served at the Banquet for just $15.00 per plate
The first game will be played at 1000 hours on July 31st with opening ceremonies preceding the game
Hotels in the area:
Best Western,
The Butlers Inn,
Travel Inn,
Holiday Inn Express,
Additional details are available at txlegion.org > programs > baseball.
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7/3/13 All ya gotta do is look at the
pitchers
Forward from Harriet Wright and others:
Congratulations
to Tina Hill. The attached page is taken from the Lockheed Martin
Aero IT BOOST (Bring Our Organizations Strengths Together) July
Communique. It’s an opportunity for Aero IT (Information Technology)
employees to share with fellow employees their activities outside of Lockheed
Martin.
We
are so proud of you!
http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130700spotlight/home.html
http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times0613.pdf (slow download)
Recent additions to our scrapbook (thank you all)
Run For The Wall http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130518thunder/
National D-Day Memorial http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130523thunder/
Kathy and Terry’s Wedding http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130629wedding/
Unit and Post 626 Installation of Officers http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130629inst626/
This Saturday - July 6
-- ALLIED MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE
Details, Schedules, Etc. are at www.txlegiondist12.org click on “Schedule”
July 10th -14th - 95th DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Schedules and registration forms: http://txlegion.org/conventions/department-convention/
--- Subject: Parade Shirts for the National Convention From: Bryan Coleman
The
Each post needs to determine how many people will march in
the American Legion National Parade, get their shirt sizes, gather the money
for the shirts ($38 per shirt to size X, and $2 extra for each additional X),
since the
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For all outgoing Commanders, Presidents, Directors, Hubmasters, Chairmen, etc. please forward this e-mail to your successors.
Thanks,
Ken
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6/27/13 Hot weekend
But then it’s summer.
The Department’s 2013 Boys State After Action Report has been attached to scrapbook page http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130609boystate/
July 1st (Monday) - VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Just one and a half weeks till the July 6
-- ALLIED MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE
Details, Schedules, Etc. are at www.txlegiondist12.org click on “Schedule”
-- AUTUMN’S ANGEL BEARS
The folks at Snowball Express were so grateful and impressed by what Autumn (with the help of her American Legion friends) accomplished last year; collecting 3000 stuffed animals for them. They have challenged her to get 3,500 for the event this year. Sadly, the number grows every year. Snowball's total focus is on the minor children of our fallen military. Autumn is asking for help from her Legion family again this year. We will be having a "Collection Party” at the American Legion Post 516 on October 5th 2013.
Autumn would love to come to each post to tell you "Thank You" and to ask for your help again. You can contact her on FACEBOOK at ”Autumn's Angel Bears”, or email me (David Fenn) at defenn1956@yahoo.com. I'm her pawpaw.
Thank You
David Fenn
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?clk_loc=5#!/AutumnsAngelBears Autumn Swank
http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20121103autm/ Last year’s “Collection Party”
-- Veteran Related Bills from 83rd
From: Fred Rogers (no link provided, attachment with email
sent)
For all outgoing
Commanders, Presidents, Directors, Hubmasters, Chairmen, etc. please forward
this e-mail to your successors.
Thanks,
Ken
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6/19/13 EVENTS and events
Flag Retirement at Mansfield Post 624: http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20130614flagret/
(The Governor is from our district for the second year in a row)
--- TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT REALLY BIG THING
Just two and a half weeks till the July 6
ALLIED MEMORIAL
REMEMBRANCE RIDE
Posters for your walls: http://12dis.org/AMRR_pic.png or http://12dis.org/AMRR_pic.pdf
Links to keep up with the event:
Texas Ride details: http://www.alliedride.org/index.php/texas-ride
Main (International) Homepage: http://www.alliedride.org/
Pictures from last year: http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20120630amrr/
Pictures from 2011: http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20110702amrr/
Weather on 2, 3, 4 up to 18 wheels, this is a great event and it costs nothing to participate.
Not sure if this will work for everyone but it is the AMRR Texas Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/109754195719868/permalink/638647316163884/#!/groups/109754195719868/
This is all listed on the EVENTS link at www.12dos.org
--- FYI from Division
(not a Legion function but looks like fun)
June 22nd (Saturday) Audie Murphy Day and Veterans
celebration/parade in Farmersville
Farmersville is between
http://www.farmersvilletx.com/main_street_2/audie_murphy_day/index.jsp
--- FYI discounts
Cabela’s honors “Hometown Heroes” on June 26 - 28
“Cabela’s values the contributions of our nation’s military and service personnel,” said Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner. “Making them honorary employees, and extending our employee discount to them as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, is our way of saying thank you for keeping us safe.”
To participate in the Hometown Heroes event, veterans, active duty military, reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel should present their service ID at check out at their local Cabela’s store. Upon doing so, they will receive Cabela’s employee discount on virtually everything in the store. Some restrictions apply; see store for complete details.
For more information, please contact the Fort Worth Cabela’s
at 817-337-2400. Located off of I-35 and 170 at
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6/14/13 Flag Day, Weekend and
Convention Info
Battle of Midway Ceremony at NASJRB on Thursday
Yellow Ribbon Family Support for MAG-41 on Friday
(Lots of thanks to Unit 626 for sharing pictures with us)
--- This week
Jun 14th (Friday) Flag Day:
Sundown Flag Retirement Ceremony at Benbrook Post 297
Sundown Flag Retirement Ceremony at
Jun 15th
- (Saturday) District 12 Legion Riders Meeting
Fish Fry at Post 516, 5:00-8:00pm http://12dis.org/Post_516_Fish_Fry.pdf
Jun 18th (Tuesday) Veterans Night at Texas Rangers game (see flyer for details) http://12dis.org/Veterans_Night_with_the_Texas_Rangers.pdf
--- A MUST WATCH UTUBE - Fwd to me from Mary Johnson
I had no idea Delta Airlines does this; surprised too. God Bless them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_VGxfmDmEo
--- From the National American Legion Riders
The route for the 2013 American Legion Legacy Run: http://www.legion.org/riders/216186/details-2013-legacy-run-route-available
--- From Post 655
Post 655 riders have donated $50.00 to the Legacy Run and
challenges other rider chapters to match or beat their donation. Monies
collected will be hand delivered by our 12th District Ride Captain, Jim
"Pita" Weir in
--- From: Butch Sparks and AL Robart
Troops,
If anybody can help please get them to organize with the mentioned people.
Thanks
As most of you
know, the City of
Some of the
Committee’s that will need a lot of volunteers at the
Badges &
Packets Committee (Butch Sparks, Chair) email: butchsparks@comcast.net
This committee is
responsible for setting up the Badges & Packets Office, putting the packets
together and distribution of said packets to the various members of the
American Legion Family. Dates volunteers are needed are: August 20th, August
21st (many volunteers needed), August 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th if necessary.
Information
Committee (Lynn Sparks, Chair) email: lynnesparks@comcast.net. For specific information please contact
Parade Committee:
(Glenn Scott, Chair) email: pisbpa@earthlink.net (Glen Moody, Vice Chair) email: gmoody@sbcglobal.net (dates needed August 24 & 25th) For
specific information please contact Glenn Scott or Glen Moody.
If you can help
with one or more of these committees, please send the Committee Chair your
name, phone numbers (home & cell) and email address.
We need to get
these committees finalized so we can set up committee meetings and give the
volunteers specific information and direction.
Other Convention
questions should be directed to John D. Morris at Jokamorris@aol.com
Please give this
email the widest dissemination. Let’s help
Thanking You in
Advance
Butch
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6/5/13 Pictures and activities
Pictures from all the Memorial Day activities that our folks attended?
http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130527composit/
Wonderful Family Day at Post 655 last Sunday:
http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130602post655/
--- This week (slow week?)
Jun 8th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Jun 9th (Sunday) – Escort Boy’s State bus from Post 655 to
--- From Bill (Chief) Deal
I just wanted to remind everyone about the request from Joe
Page, 12th District Commander to escort the
Please join me on this mission for our own district.
--- Information for your Service Officer from Gary Smith, 1st Division Hubmaster
For those that have questions about missed compensation or claims, this link may be useful to you. http://www.legion.org/serviceofficers
--- Post Commander, Vice Commander and Adjutant Training Announcement
Post Commander / Post Vice Commander and Post Adjutant
Training on July 27 – 28, 2013 in
See attachment
--- HEY FOLKS, check this out and give me some feedback PLEASE http://12dis.org/
Also as you elect new officers be sure to give me updates for this distribution.
Thanks,
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5/31/13 Last minute additions
Post 626 on Saturday
It’s almost too late to post, but here is an Auxiliary activity going on at our Post this Saturday.
http://12dis.org/626-Paintings_for_Poppies_Auction.jpg
Post 655 on Sunday
Family Fun Day benefitting Wounded Warrior Fund http://12dis.org/post655-june2.jpg
Request:
Anybody know of a shower chair for
the handicapped that can be donated, please contact Mickie Prendergast at mickiepr@sbcglobal.net or 214-202-1902. The chair will be
donated to a person that is blind.
Memorial Day:
Additional event added – check it out: http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130527composit/
See you all Monday
evening at
If you can, come on out to the VA Fort Worth Clinic welcome table at the main entrance from 10am to 1pm on Monday and join in.
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5/30/13 A great day and more to come
Just back from clearing brush at the farm so it will be a few days before the Memorial Day activity pictures will be posted. Meanwhile here is a sampling of Monday’s activities: http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130527composit/
If you have pictures to contribute from one of these or other ceremonies that our folks attended please email me so I can get the pictures for all to share. If you know someone that will share pictures we can link to their scrapbook or portfolio so they get full credit and exposure (I like to have permission before linking).
If you know an activity not on this poster http://kencox.us/Memorial-Day-2013.pdf that should be added to next year, please let me know.
--- This week
Jun 2nd (Sunday) – Post 655 Family Fun Day benefitting Wounded Warrior Fund http://12dis.org/post655-june2.jpg
Jun 3rd (Monday) - VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now) Retha Robbins retrob61@sbcglobal.net
Jun 3rd (Monday) – Commanders/Presidents/SAL Call: 7: pm at Mansfield Post 624 http://www.alpost624.org/
--- Flag Day June 14
(Friday)
Morning Flag Retirement Ceremony
HEB Post 379: 1245
Evening Flag Retirement Ceremonies:
Benbrook Post 297:
If you know of other activities planned for Flag Day please let me know.
--- Update: Jul 6th
(Saturday) – Allied
Memorial Remembrance Ride
From: George (Tank) Sherman
Wanted to share that after the Terrell Memorial Day Service, we went to the
British Museum to have a small meeting, and Beverly brought up a suggestion to
honour a certain gentleman for this years ride to Terrell, Tx, We talked about
it for awhile and agreed.
The 2013 Texas Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride on July 6th will be to Honour Flight Lieutenant Leslie Broderick, May 19 1921 to April 8 2013, was trained to fly here in Terrell, flew the Lancaster bomber on 18 Missions, became a Prisoner of War, and was one of the 3 last survivors of the Great Escape, finally becoming a teacher in South Africa.
But that is not where it stops, I contacted an individual that Norman and I have been talking to in South Africa, Demetri Friend and is a member of the South African Legion, once we do the ride here in Texas, we will send the Dedication Plaque to Demetri in South Africa to deliver it to the family of Flight Lieutenant Leslie Broderick, So an Honour and Remembrance Ride here in Texas, and a Delivery Ride in South Africa!
Goes to show, if you want mass confusion and not get things done give it to a POLITICIAN, if you want it done, give it to a BIKER http://www.alliedride.org/
Link from: Don McGovern of Thunder Roads Magazine http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9990823/Flight-Lieutenant-Les-Brodrick.html
--- From the Burn
Pitt
Rolling Thunder Ride to the Wall '13 http://burnpit.legion.org/2013/05/rolling-thunder-ride-wall-13
--- From Division
From: Fred n Glena Rogers
<fng@swbell.net>
Date: Wed, May 29, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Subject: Military Report - American Legion Offers Grants to Tornado Victims
OUTSTANDING NEWS ABOUT THE AMERICAN LEGION'S ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS EFFECTED BY
THE RECENT TORNADO.
http://www.military.com/military-report/american-legion-offers-grants-to-tornado-victims?ESRC=miltrep.nl
--- National News
ASSOCIATED PRESS May 23, 2013, 9:59 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lying about receiving a military medal could become a crime, under a bill headed to the president’s desk.
The Stolen Valor Act cleared the Senate Wednesday and the House earlier this week. The act makes it a crime to lie about military medals, if the purpose is to benefit from the claim.
The measure revives a law struck down by the Supreme Court. The court said it may be disreputable to lie about receiving a medal, but it’s protected under the First Amendment.
This bill is narrower, making it a crime to lie about being decorated with the intent to profit personally or financially. It’s sponsored by Nevada Republicans Joe Heck in the House and Dean Heller in the Senate. Violators could face up to a year in prison.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
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5/25/13 SPECIAL EDITION FOR MEMORIAL
DAY
Please remember the reason we observe Memorial Day
Memorial Day activities flyer, please link, email, print to share and participate.
Copy attached and at: http://kencox.us/Memorial-Day-2013.pdf
--- Folks have been good this week; please thank them (lots more in the scrapbook)
Boys State Orientation at Post 655 May 16, 2013
Patriot House Cookout (pictures from Jon Perry), May 23, 2013
District 12 Jr Auxiliary at Cash Saver food Store, May 25, 2013
Scrapbook link is on our new webpage
Currently being debugged at www.12dis.org
Permanent home will be www.txlegiondist12.org
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5/23/13 Memorial Day and pictures
Memorial Day activities flyer, please link, email, print to share and participate.
Copy also attached and at: http://kencox.us/Memorial-Day-2013.pdf
--- Your activities ---
ROTC Medals Presentation (wish we had pictures from each post doing this)
http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130425rotc/
Unit 626 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony article in the Legion Times
http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times0513.pdf page 8
Pictures from the Division 1 Convention http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130511div/
--- Be sure to mark
your calendar
Jun 2nd (Sunday) – Post 655 Family Fun Day benefitting Wounded Warrior Fund http://kencox.us/post655-june2.jpg
Jun 3rd (Monday) - VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now) http://12dis.org/VA/home.html
Jun 3rd (Monday) – Commanders/Presidents Call at Post 624 (SAL Commanders included)
HEY FOLKS, check this out and give me some feedback PLEASE http://12dis.org/
Also as you elect new officers be sure to give me updates for this distribution.
Thanks,
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5/14/13 Scheduled activities and
information
HEY FOLKS, please check this out and give me some feedback http://12dis.org/
Memorial Day activities flyer, please link, email and print to share.
--- This week
In accordance with Flag Code section 7(m) the
May 16th (Thursday) – Boys State Orientation, Post 655 at 7:00pm
May 18th – (Saturday) Armed Forces Day & SAL National Veterans Assistance Day http://kencox.us/1nvad2013.jpg
Run For The Wall / Grand Prairie Arrival (ride to greet them leaving Benbrook Post 297 at 5pm) POC: PITA harleyultrajim@gmail.com
May 19th - District 12 Legion Riders Meeting 2:00pm at Benbrook Post 297 (one time date change due to Division Convention).
May 20th - Post 379 Spring Golf Tournament
--- Division news:
New Division One officers:
Commander: Jeff Perkins (District 5)
Auxiliary President: Holly Heatly (District 5)
--- From Department
July 27 and 28 - training in
Please note:
As mentioned in the 1st Division Meeting held on May 11,
this training will actually take place in
Regards,
Gary Smith
Dear Legionnaires:
Department is going to have another training in Austin on July 27 and 28, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, and 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Once again, Department is paying call in mileage and providing hotel accommodations. Once again, Department is hopping for a large turnout, two people from each post, to be trained in Legion programs, protocol, and procedures.
Last time, 300 Legionnaires attended; but only less than 200
posts were represented. This time, Department would be pleased to get two
people, the commanders and/or other promising leaders from each post in
Please mark your calendars an plan to come. It's free, it's important, and it's working. Thank you.
Department Judge Advocate
Bryan D. Coleman
--- FYI: June 6 - Grand Prairie AirHogs Military Appreciation Night www.airhogsbaseball.com
Military Personnel get in free
with military ID – call 972-504-9383 for info.
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5/9/13
Howdy Commanders,
Commander Joe Page asked that we remind everyone that Boys State
orientation is Thur. May 16 at Post 655 on Carson Street at 7:00 PM. Posts
are to send their $25 to Post 655.
Also passing this on just for your information (link: http://12dis.org/avtt.html)
These are the same folks that had the "Wall" at Benbrook in March
2011
(pictures http://www.post516.net/al2011/3_30wall.html
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5/8/13 Division Convention, events
and feedback requested
DIVISION ONE
CONVENTION THIS SATURDAY
May 11th at Post 569 (forms and agenda above).
Saturday night Murder Mystery Dinner at Post 297 - (call for details)
Do not forget Sunday
is Mothers Day
HEY FOLKS, check this out and give me some feedback PLEASE http://12dis.org/
Memorial Day activities flyer, please link, email and print to share. Copy also attached.
http://kencox.us/Memorial-Day-2013.pdf
http://www.tncf.org/calendar/calendar.html
New events to plan for:
Saturday May 18th – Run For The Wall /
PITA
May 23rd (Thursday) – Patriot House cook out 5:00 to7:00pm
Flyer: http://kencox.us/PATRIOT_HOUSE_2013.pdf map: http://goo.gl/maps/aDk0m
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5/1/13 Recognition, Convention,
Memorial Day and Scams
From Tina Hill, Harold L. Gregory Memorial Unit 626
Photos from our
Welcome Home
http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/fort_worth_texas_march_30_2013/
http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130330post626/
--- This week
May 4th Parking Lot Sale at Post 297 (call for details)
May 6th (Monday) - VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table(volunteer now)
Register now for the Division Convention ($15 early, $20 at the door)
Early voting for May 11th local elections begins (continuing until May 7) excellent information at http://www.tarrantcounty.com/evote/site/default.asp
-- Division 1
May 11th Division 1 Convention at Post 569.
--- Memorial Day events on Monday, May 27
See the district coming events webpage for a list of anticipated events
If you can provide information about any of the unconfirmed events, or additional events please email me at hub@txlegiondist12.org
--- from The American Legion Dept of
TYLER (KYTX) - An organization claiming to help homeless
veterans is coming under fire across the country and here in
The group is called the Veterans Support Organization or VSO. It's a national
non-profit organization that's stirring up controversy among veterans and those
who support them.
Read the full article here: http://www.cbs19.tv/story/16674265/veterans-support-organization-comes-under%20-fire
This article is from Feb 3, 2012
--- Commanders
- Fwd message from our State Adjutant Bill West
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:52:09 -0500
As of today we are currently 850 members short of reaching the National 100% Goal.
Please contact your Posts and ask them to send in every member they have by Monday May 6th so we can overnight the membership to national for the Wednesday May 8th deadline.
- Fwd message from: Alan Robart
Troops,
I know that you are all trying but, do what you can.
Thanks
--- Subject: Potential Fraud on VetSuccess.gov
Fwd From Bill West, State Adjutant, The American Legion Dept
of
From: VetSuccess.gov
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 2:38 PM
Subject: Potential Fraud on VetSuccess.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently been
notified of potential fraudulent attempts to contact Veterans using
VetSuccess.gov. These individuals may be operating under company names such as
Auto-Desk, Venus Remedies, or Aesculap Implant Systems. Be aware that these are
potential fake inquiries, and you should not communicate with or send any
information to these individuals.
If you are contacted by an individual or company that is requesting to
communicate with you through a suspicious communication method, do not
communicate with these individuals. If the individual or company has
communicated with you through a suspicious email, do not click on any links in
the email, and do not provide any personal information to the individual. If
you suspect that you may be victim of these suspicious activities, please
contact the VetSuccess.gov team at 202-461-9600.
Do not share any of the following information with these companies or any other
suspicious party:
Social Security Number or other National Identification Number
Driver's License Number
Bank Account Information
Credit Card Information
Passwords
Date of Birth
Please be mindful of the information you share with
individuals or a prospective employer until you are confident that the employer
and employment opportunity are legitimate. If you suspect that you may be
victim of fraud as a result of these suspicious activities, please contact the
VetSuccess.gov team at 202-461-9600.
VetSuccess.gov continues to make every effort to prevent this type of abuse. If
you have received a suspicious email, phone call, text, or fax, please report
these activities to the VetSuccess.gov team at vetsuccesstech.vbavaco@va.gov.
Curtis L. Coy
Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity
Veterans Benefits Administration
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4/23/13 Town of
--- Town of
From Department ALA President Marty Peters
Recd: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:15 (see letter attached)
--- This week
Apr 27th Commanders Challenge 12th Dist Cook Off at H.E.B. Post 379
Apr 29th – Early voting for May 11th local elections begins
Get ready for May 4th Parking Lot Sale at Post 297 (call for details)
-- Division 1
Do not forget to register for the Division 1 Convention at Post 569 on May 11th
--- Memorial Day events on Monday, May 27
See the district coming events webpage for a list of anticipated events. If you can provide information about any of the unconfirmed events or additional events please email me at hub@txlegiondist12.org
-- American Legion National – fwd from Dennis Brand April 18, 2013
The American Legion unveils web page dedicated to military honor and remembrance http://www.legion.org/honor/214832/new-honor-and-remembrance-web-page
Link will be on our webpage http://www.legion.org/honor
-- American Legion Auxiliary National – from
Public Relations – An Integral Part of Your Community Service Projects http://alaintheknow.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/cs_pr.pdf
Building and Protecting Our Brand http://alaintheknow.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/building-our-brand.pdf
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Greetings Legionnaires,
The Department of Texas Training Committee is seeking
qualified applicants to interview for the opportunity to attend the
This intense week long course is designed to prepare young Legionnaires for leadership positions in posts, districts and departments through education, development , and motivation.
The curriculum challenges student leaders to think critically and creatively about issues confronting the Legion.
The self-taught, small-group sessions are focused on programs, management techniques and leadership skills necessary to increase visibility of programs, membership growth and public awareness of the Legion.
Applications and full details are available at http://www.legion.org/college/about .
All applications are to be sent directly to the Department of Texas Office, Attention: Bill West, Adjutant, and must arrive before June 15, 2013. Applications will be reviewed by the Department Training Committee and a vote will be held during the Training Committee meeting on July 11, 2013 at the Department Convention.
Contacts for further information:
Barry Schoenhals, Committee Chair - 806-624-4151 - bds@amaonline.com or
Fred Rogers, Committee Vice Chair - 972-977-9342 - fng@swbell.net
4/17/13 Flag at half-staff, meetings
and more
-- Flag at half-staff
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts
of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2013, in
-- This week --
Apr 20th (Saturday) District 12 Legion Riders Meeting Post 516 10:30am map: http://goo.gl/maps/Hp5u5
FYI: Apr
Need to start getting stuff together for the Apr 27th Commanders Challenge 12th Dist Cook Off at H.E.B. Post 379
-- PR --
Mansfield Post 624 article in Legion Times page 6
Fort Worth Veterans Day parade in good company on page 18 of the National Guard Association of Texas Winter 2013 NGAT News
-- District 12
New District 12 Adjutant Alex Gonzalez appointed at the Convention.
Convention pictures almost done, will be in scrapbook soon (Scrapbook link in District 12 Operations Center http://www.txlegiondist12.org/)
-- Division 1
Do not forget to register for the Division 1 Convention at Post 569 on May 11th.
-- Tarrant County Veterans Council http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
The Theme for this year’s Veterans Day Parade is “Honoring Medics and Corpsmen – Unsung Heroes”. If you know of a “special person” to recommend for the Grand Marshall please give their bio to Terry or me (Ken) for consideration at the next meeting.
Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members of the Tarrant County Veterans Council and all can be. Membership for your organization is only $24 per year.
---
Here is a list of stores and services doing their part to make life easier by offering discounts to active, reserve, and retired members of the US Military and their immediate family members.
I know nothing about these folks but I got the link from a reliable source and you might want to check it out – http://www.veteransresources.org/.
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4/10/13 Events Today, this weekend
and more
-- Today is the deadline to register
Apr 18th – Choctaw Casino Trip with Post 655 – April 10th deadline to get tickets
-- Our folks are in the news today with the MOH and R2R escorts – thank you.
-- This week --
Apr 13th (Saturday)
– Annual Medal of Honor Parade
in
12th District Ride to Medal of Honor Parade
Meet at Snooty Pig http://goo.gl/maps/ceH5n
- 0715 for B'fast - 0800 KSU for the Ride to
Snooty Pig Café,
Any questions email PITA: harleyultrajim@gmail.com
--
If you can’t make it to
Apr 13th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
---
Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start
lining up Oratory,
Boys state 2013 information http://txlegionbstate.wordpress.com/
2012 Boys’ State Texas Governor is from District 12
2012 Girls’ State also had a great event
--- Subject: 1st Division Convention May 11, 2013 Registration Form
(links at the top of this page until convention over)
Hey Troops,
Attached is a copy of the registration form for the 1st Division Convention
(pdf & doc)
Please see that you need to send it to Robert Cox so that we may track how many are attending etc. I will get with Bill West for the call letter.
The Convention will be at post
Thank You in Advance,
Hope to have a good turn out.
Al Robart
1st Division Commander.
In case your Post has not received the Certification of Delegates form for the Division Convention scheduled for May 11, 2013 it is also attached.
--- From: Jeff Frain, National VA&R Chairman, Sons of The American Legion
Hello Everyone,
Attached are this years National Veterans Assistance Day (May 18, 2013) Poster and The Fisher House Poster please pass them on and Hang them in your Post for everyone to view.
-- Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride, July 6, 2013 (from Tank)
All Texas ALLIED RIDERS the registration in now open for sign up on the Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride web site, everyone one thinking about riding this year please sign up so we know how much stuff we need to acquire :-). Sign up at http://www.alliedride.org/index.php/texas-home
FYI: here is the poster the British Legion Riders are using
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4/4/13 Convention, Cheers and plan ahead
Excellent activity at Post 626, see it here http://www.kencox.us/scrapbook/20130330post626/
-- This week --
Saturday - District
12 Spring Convention – April 6 – starts at 9am
Note early registration is $12; it will cost you $15 at the door.
H-E-B American Legion Post 379,
-- Next week –
Apr 10th (Wednesday)
– Annual Medal
of Honor Motorcade to
--
Apr 13th (Saturday)
– Annual Medal of Honor Parade
in
12th District Ride to Medal
of Honor Parade
Meet at Snooty Pig http://goo.gl/maps/ceH5n
- 0715 for B'fast - 0800 KSU for the Ride to
Snooty Pig Café,
Any questions email PITA: harleyultrajim@gmail.com
--
If you can’t make it to
Apr 13th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
-- Atta-boy for Post 655 -- From Kathy Gideon
Reading the Star Telegram tonight and in section B, in the Cheers and Jeers section, page 17 there was a "Cheers" for the Post! Check it out and please post it on the 12th District! Way to go Post 655!!
Posted Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013
“Cheers: To American Legion Post 655 in
-- Mike Gori,
Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/03/26/4730568/cheers-and-jeers.html#storylink=cpy
-- Job openings – from Gary Smith
Gary, the VA has 20 openings for jobs as house keepers starting at $11.49 per hour plus benefits. This is a entry level job that will give a veteran opportunity to move up in the VA. To qualify you must be a veteran with an Honorable discharge and veterans with a 30% disability will have preferable hiring. These jobs are in Bonham and Dallas. For more information contact Erick Sanders at erick.sanders@ va.gov
-- FYI – amazing display --
Dog tags of the more than 58,000 service men and women who
died in the Vietnam War hang from the ceiling of the
https://www.nvam.org/?option=com_content&view=article&id=218&Itemid=54
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3/27/13 Bounce through the weekend in
District 12
--- This weekend (Fri – Mon)
Mar 29th (Friday) – Ken Bunch Inurnment (details below)
Mar 29th (Friday) – Fish Fry at Post 297, all you can eat 6 to 8pm for $10.00
Mar 29th (Friday) – Western Dance at Post 838, 9pm till (this will be fun) $8 in advance
Mar 30th (Saturday)
Mar 30th (Saturday) invite to ride to Elm Mott (details below)
Apr 1st (Monday) - VA
APRIL is Children & Youth Month
BOYS STATE DEADLINE IS APRIL 15th for Primary Delegates.
--- As many of you may know we lost a good friend and Legionnaire Ken Bunn.
I just would like to let everyone know MSgt
Bunn has been a member of the American Legion Post 655 for many many years. Not
only did he dedicate his life to the Air Force but also to the American Legion.
Let us show our support and stand the flag line in his honor.
Bill “Chief” Deal
His inurnment will be at the
Latest Ceremony details are listed on the PGR calendar at http://www.txpgr.org/
For those wishing to attend this map is to the entrance, follow the signs to Shelter “C” http://goo.gl/maps/kuc3w
--- Be sure to register for the District 12 Spring Convention
Note early registration is $12; it will cost you $15 at the door.
Links to Registration Form and latest agendas are located below.
--- FYI
March 30 the 5th District Riders have invited all
to join in a ride to the Grand Opening of Post 121 in Elm Mott (north of
-
Half price ticket offer to Veterans for the Fort Worth Opera’s regional premiere of Glory Denied by composer Tom Cipullo during the upcoming 2013 Fort Worth Opera Festival. (attachment)
Military discount information for all performances: http://www.fwopera.org/Tickets/Specials-Groups/Special-Offers/
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3/25/13 District 12 Spring Convention
District 12 Spring Convention
April 6, 2013 at HEB Post 379,
(map at http://goo.gl/maps/Z9zZ3)
Pre-registration would be greatly appreciated for meal preparation plan.
Note early registration is $12; it will cost you $15 at the door.
Links will be active until after the convention:
Registration Form
Auxiliary Agenda
Legionnaire’s agenda
Updates and further information will be forwarded as received.
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3/21/13 This weekend and Post
Everlasting
Coffee Tour pictures (more pictures needed)
Mar 23rd (Saturday) 12th District Riders meeting Haltom City Post 655 at 10:30AM.
A lunch ride will follow to the Bottlecap Alley restaurant in Keller. KSU for lunch at 11:30AM from Post 655. Everyone is invited.
Mar 24th (Sunday) Don Robbins Memorial Service at Post 516– 3pm
-- Post Everlasting –
Kenneth "Ken" Dale Bunn, 58, passed away Monday,
March 4, 2013, in Watauga.
Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Watauga.
Ken was born on May 18, 1954, in
He was a member of 655 and a Past Commander of 626. His wife is a member of the Aux at 626 and a Past Unit and District President. Obit is at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth-dale-bunn-ken&pid=163496791&fhid=11516#fbLoggedOut
Ken's interment will be at
-- Memorial Service –
Sunday, March 24 Memorial Service for Don Robbins, 3:00pm at
Post 516. Don was Veteran retired from
the Navy, PUFL Legionnaire and husband of Retha Robbins Unit 516 President and
Post 516 Service Officer. Please join us
in this celebration of the life of our comrade.
I would like to also express my appreciation to the PGR for their
excellent (as always) support at the inurnment 25 Feb at the
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District 12 Spring Convention Apr 6th at HEB Post 379
BOYS STATE DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH, for Primary Delegates.
Boys state 2013 information http://txlegionbstate.wordpress.com/
--- Department --
Found Money on State Site which belongs to various Legion Posts
click here for over $1000 in funds due Legion Posts https://txcpa.cpa.state.tx.us/up/Search.jsp
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3/13/13 Free Symphony tickets,
Membership Tour and more
This Saturday, District 12 Coffee Tour, schedule attached
-- Community
Free Symphony tickets at Bass Hall for Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening.
Must respond by tomorrow, Thursday 14 Mar 2013 (see flyer).
Hello all,
As a token of our appreciation for your service to our country, Chesapeake Energy and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra would like to invite your organization to join our Symphonic Salute program. Chesapeake Energy has made arrangements for military veterans and their families to join the Orchestra for an evening of wonderful symphonic music at Bass Performance Hall. These tickets are provided at no cost to you or your families.
Please distribute the attached flyer to your constituents. It contains information about this weekend’s program and instructions on how to receive your free tickets. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Warmest Regards,
Holly Klindt
Education and Community Outreach Manager
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
817-665-6500 x112
--- Legion Riders
Hello everyone, this is Bill "Chief" Deal from the 12th Dist Riders. The purpose of this email is let everyone know that the 12th Dist Riders now have their own email address. We also are working on setting up a Face Book account as a means to get information out to everyone. We also have a "Calling Post" account so we can do phone notifications to each Chapter Director/President and Chapter Asst. Director/President of upcoming events and important information that involves the American Legion Riders.
To get everything up to date with the current information of each Chapter Director/President and Chapter Asst. Director/President, I asking if each Chapter would provide the following information:
Each Chapter Director/President & Chapter Asst. Director/President names, best phone number to contact them, and email address.
Please help us out and provide this information. So we your 12th Dist Riders officers can service you better.
Thank you and ride safe my friend.
Bill "Chief" Deal
Director, 12th Dist Riders
Director, ALR Chapter 655
--- TCVC
Our 2013 Veterans Day Parade theme is “Honoring Medics and Corpsmen – Unsung Heroes”.
Several of our Posts/Units are members of the Council and all can be (only $24 per year)
Parade and Meeting info http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
Coming meetings are April 3 at 7pm and parade meeting April 13 at 10am.
Contact Terry Bigley or Ken Cox for more information.
--- Department
BOYS STATE DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH, for Primary Delegates.
Boys state 2013 information http://txlegionbstate.wordpress.com/
2012 Boys’ State Texas Governor is from District 12
2012 Girls’ State also had a great event
-- New events added
to the calendar
April 18 – Choctaw Casino trip with Post 655, April 10 registration deadline (flyer attached)
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3/6/2012 Coffee Tour schedule, Ride
and more
Riders join in funeral escort for Chris Kyle
Mansfield Post presents appreciation plaques at NAS Fort Worth
--- Mar 9 (this
Saturday)
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
The new12 Dist Riders officers are having a meeting this Saturday, March 9th at post 655. After the meeting we plan on going for a lunch ride to Old Keller. Anyone that would like to join us for the ride should meet at Post 655 by 11:30AM. Everyone is welcome.
Burger and Karaoke Night at Post 655 starting at 6:30pm (flyer attached)
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Mar 10th Sunday morning: Daylight Savings Time Begins (spring forward)
-- Coffee Tour – next Saturday, March 16
American Legion District 12
Membership Tour **March 16, 2013**
On March 16 the District 12 will be having a bus coffee tour of the American
Legion Posts within the District.
For those of you who are not on the schedule, gather up your membership and
meet us at one of the posts on the route or come and ride the bus with us.
The purpose is friendship, fraternalism and to gather membership. I encourage
you to get your teams together and let's put District 12 of the American Legion
it its rightful place, 1st.
Sincerely;
John Straten
Bus tour coordinator, Cell 817 360 7558
Spreadsheet attached
-- New events added to the schedule
BOYS STATE DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH, for Primary Delegates.
May 10-12 in
-- Legion Riders
Officer elections for the 12th District Riders was conducted during the February meeting held on Saturday, Feb 16th at Post 655.
Results:
Director - Bill Deal, ALR Chapter 655
Asst. Director - Bill Wetmore, ALR Chapter 297
Treasurer - John Straton, ALR Chapter 379
Secretary/Adjutant - Kathy Gildeon, ALR Chapter 297
Chaplain - Alex Gonzales, ALR Chapter 655
Sgt At Arms - Darrell Eaton, ALR Chapter 655
Jim Weir - Road Captain, ALR Chapter 297
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the 12th District Riders.
Next scheduled meeting for the 12th District Riders will be
Saturday, March 23rd at Post 655 in
All riders within the 12th District is strongly encouraged to attend.
--- Department news
March Department Hubmaster Report
http://txlegion.org/Files/hubmaster/HUBMASTER%20%20MONTHLY%20%20REPORT%20March%202013.pdf
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2/28/13 District 12 Coming events
Checking the calendars and excellent newsletter from Post
297 this appears to be a quiet weekend.
Might be a good time to consider the Mar 4th (Monday) VA Fort Worth
Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
-
The next “big things” are the American Legion Birthday, District Coffee Tour with Legion Rider escort and St Patrick’s Day in a couple of weeks.
Bail ó Dhia ort (“The blessing of God on you” in Irish Gaelic)
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Sunday, March 24 Memorial Service for Don Robbins, 3:00pm at
Post 516. Don was Veteran retired from
the Navy, PUFL Legionnaire and husband of Retha Robbins Unit 516 President and
Post 516 Service Officer. Please join us
in this celebration of the life of our comrade.
I would like to also express my appreciation to the PGR for their
excellent (as always) support at the inurnment 25 Feb at the
-
Also be sure to mark your calendar for the C&W dance at Post 838 and the Fish Fry at Post 297
--
On Saturday, March 30th, please join American Legion Post
and Auxiliary Unit 626 for an evening of celebration as they come together to
honor the immeasurable sacrifices and contributions our Vietnam War veterans
have made to protect the life, liberty and happiness of every American. March
30th marks the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of combat units and combat
support from
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Folks have asked about Autumn Swanks situation and the best updates are those given by her mom in the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AutumnsAngelBears
For those that do not know, Autumn is a Junior Auxiliary member, her mom is an Auxiliary member, her granddad is a post officer, her great grandma is a current and charter member of the Post 516 Auxiliary and she is a really great kid.
--
February 21, 2013 Meeting with Corey Owen, American Legion National Assistant Director for Membership.
For those that have not gotten the membership information provided on Thurs please check with Commander Page.
--
Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start
lining up Oratory,
Boys state 2013 information http://txlegionbstate.wordpress.com/
2012 Boys’ State Texas Governor is from District 12
2012 Girls’ State also had a great event
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FYI: March 30 Invite to Grand Opening of Post 121 in Elm
Mott, TX (just north of
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2/19/13 Thursday 10am and Convention
Parade
THURSDAY District Membership Assistance
The National Team will be at Post 838, Thursday morning at 10:00 AM. Commanders, Vice Commanders, Adjutants and interested Aux units are asked to attend.
J.Page
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Department Hubmaster Report attached:
Help with the National Convention Parade, Boys State Deadline 15 April, and more
-- June 1st - First
Division Rally at Post 550 in
--- FYI: 2013 Women Veterans’
Family Retreat, March 1-2 at
--- From: Jeff Frain, National VA&R Chairman, Sons of
The American Legion
Hello Everyone,
Attached are this years National Veterans Assistance Day (May 18,
2013) Poster and The Fisher House Poster please pass them on and Hang them in
your Post for everyone to view.
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2/14/13 Membership event and busy weekend
District Membership Assistance in town one week from today
Commanders,
let's all participate in this project starting Ferb.20 - 24. The base will be
at Post 838. National has more than 2000 names that they are trying to assign
to posts. If these names are in our zip codes, we all could benefit by
increasing our membership. I'm requesting all posts to participate in hopes of
getting membership at 100%. I plan to see all of you there. I don't have an
itinerary yet. I will forward it when I get it.
J. Page
Cmdr
-- This week
Feb 14th (Tonight) – Post 838 Valentines Day Dance at 8:00 pm; BYOB $7.00
Feb 16th (Saturday) – 12th District Riders meeting at Post 655 (10am) Lunch ride to follow.
Feb 16th- Department Post Training at PlanoPost 321
Feb 16th -
ALR Parking Lot
Feb 20 to 24 (Wed – Sat) Membership assistance at Post 838 (details to follow)
---- For your information
Invitation to Oath Keepers event; Feb 23 (Sat) 1pm in
Attached is a flyer from VFW Post 6111 for any Veteran and all citizens that are interested.
This is Dedicated in honor to and in memory of U.S. Navy S.E.A.L. Chief Chris Kyle.
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The things that come to those who wait may be the things left by those who got there first.
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2/7/13 Parade,
This Saturday we are kicking off the planning for this year’s Veterans Day Parade
Feb 9th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Veterans Day Parade information http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
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Items of interest from the Monday Feb. 4 District meeting:
A National Revitalization Team and Department will visit or area Feb. 20 – 24 to help needed posts with membership. More details will be provided as received.
The date and location for this years orientation is May 16, 2013, Haltom City Post 655 at 7pm
2012 Boys’ State Texas Governor is from District 12
2012 Girls’ State also had a great event
For details or assistance our POC is still Joe Page.
--- Department, Division news -
Our Division One convention will be on May 11 at South Fort Worth Post 569.
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District and Division Commanders,
As y’all now we have two sessions of the Department Training
coming up in the next two weeks. We currently have 8 individuals registered for
the
To registrar simple click on the link for the session you plan attend and complete the online registration application.
Please distribute this to all your Posts.
Bill
Bill West
State Adjutant
The American Legion
Dept of
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Good Morning, Commanders !!!
State Adjutant West has announced that some major changes
have occurred on the Department Website and is encouraging everyone to peruse
the Training Page. There you will find the videos from the December training in
This is a very important step in our attempt to take training to the Post level.
Please use these resources!!!!
Thanks,
Barry Schoenhals
Chairman
Department Training Committee
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2/1/13 Monday Feb 4 Meeting Agenda
Commanders,
Request
your presence and
J. Page
Cmdr
Details:
Here is the proposed agenda for Monday's meeting (attached)
We have
some important matters to attend to.
i.e. a National
Revitalization Visit to our area Feb 20-24 and the changes to
Note: This distribution sent to District 12 Staff and Post Commanders
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1/31/13 District 12 Activities
Have a great spring weekend here in February and support your post
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Invitation to all Legion Family members wishing to visit the Fort Worth VA Clinic
Feb. 4 (Monday) from 10am to 1pm Retha Robbins and other members will be set up inside the main entrance to share and schedule participation in our Welcome Table.
All that is required is your friendly personality;
Feb. 4 is also our District Commanders/President’s Call is at Post 569 (7pm).
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Feb 5, 2013 Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair at American Legion
Post 516 in
(flyer and more details attached)
--- Department, Division news -
January 23, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
Contact: Rick Svatora, Communications Director
State Sen. Wendy Davis – District 10
512-463-0110
Rick.Svatora@senate.state.tx.us
Senator Wendy Davis Files Bill to
"Our veterans are a tremendous asset to
"On behalf of the veterans of
According to recent data by the American Trucking
Association, there are over 200,000 unfilled trucking jobs in the
"
--- Community activities -
The Patriot Guard Riders, specifically our North Texas Patriot Guard Riders, do an excellent job of honoring our fallen troops in processions and at their Interment Service. Only your respect is required to join or attend these activities. Unfortunately notice is normally too short to be included in a weekly reminder and their schedule is posted as soon as known on calendar at http://www.txpgr.org/
To be put on their notification list go to the blue link button directly below the calendar and sign up (all that is required is your name and email)
Many of us support this activity when possible and it is an excellent way to show your patriotism.
You do not need to own a motorcycle to show your support at these events.
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1/23/13 VA, meetings, Ground Breaking
and TEXALPA
This Fri $8.00 Chicken Fried
Steak Dinner at Post 655 (6:30pm), Bike & Burger night at Post 297 and
$9.00 Fried Chicken Dinner at Post 397 (7pm) with a band (all I got).
-- not this Monday but the next one --
Invitation to all Legion Family members wishing to visit the Fort Worth VA Clinic
Feb. 4 (Monday) from 10am to 1pm Retha Robbins and other members will be set up inside the main entrance to share and schedule participation in our Welcome Table.
Feb. 4 is also our District Commanders/President’s Call is at Post 569 (7pm).
--
The next
12th District Riders Meeting will be held on Saturday Feb 16th at 10.00am at American Legion Post 655. Lunch ride to
follow. Hope to see as many of you there as possible.
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Subject: Department Post Training – Feb 16 at
The American Legion, Department of Texas is excited to announce the continuous of Department Training Program, listed below is the dates and locations where the training will be conducted across the state to provide everyone the chance to attend.
Dallas/Fort Worth area – February 16, 2013 at Plano American Legion Post 321
Some of the topics to be covered during this session include: Post Operations, Department Programs, Membership Growth, Leadership, Post Fundraising and Public Relations.
The training is open to all Legion Family Members wishing to learn more about The American Legion, training will begin at 9:00 am at each location.
Anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to complete the American Legion Extension Institute Course (ALEI) prior to attending as it will provide you with basic information about The American Legion.
All attendee are asked to fill out and submit the registration form at least two weeks prior to the session you are planning to attend so we may have a headcount for the number of attendees at each session. We need this for the Posts that are hosting the training for setup and lunch.
Anyone attending the Department Training is encouraged to complete the American Legion Extension Institute Course (ALEI) prior to attending as it will provide you with basic information about The American Legion.
This is a Legion Family event. Please insure this information is disseminated to all Post Members, Units and Squadrons.
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Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TCVVM Groundbreaking March 24 & 25
http://buildthemonument.org/groundbreaking-events
The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument
will celebrate its Groundbreaking on March 24 and 25 in
On March 24 a
The
The
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From: Gary Smith, TEXALPA President
Subject: Entry Fees for
Newsletter, Scrapbook, Online Publications and Websites Dropped
At the TEXALPA meeting held on January 18, 2013, a motion was made and seconded
to drop the $5.00 entry fee associated with the contests that TEXALPA sponsors.
The motion carried. I have sent a request to Bill West, our State Adjutant, to
revise the TEXALPA webpage accordingly. Please help me get the word out to all
the Posts.
http://txlegion.org/affiliated-org/texalpa/
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1/17/13 District 12 Activities
District 12 Oratorical Contestant Brianna Young to go to
Division contest in
--- This weekend
Jan 19th - Jacks Birthday Bash at Post 516 starting at 7pm.
Presented by Post 516 ALR Run Coordinator Jack Cox and featuring “Pull My Finger Band”
Front door bike parking and plenty of cage parking, no cover, everyone is invited.
--- District news
Joe Page reminds everyone that now is the time to start
lining up Boys and
Boys state 2013 information http://txlegionbstate.wordpress.com/
2012 Boys’ State Texas Governor is from District 12
2012 Girls’ State also had a great event
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GO PUBLIC with your Post, District and our American Legion.
No cost, prime location, targeted audience, friendly and supportive environment, membership recruiting encouraged.
All that is required is your friendly personality, a couple of hours the first Monday of each month and a few handouts.
--
Now is the time to select this year’s Veterans Day Parade theme and special events.
The Tarrant County/Fort Worth Parade is hosted by the Tarrant County Veterans Council
Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members of the Tarrant County Veterans Council and all can be.
Membership is only $24 per year http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
--- Planning ahead -
Feb 4th -VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Feb 4th - Fort
Worth Stock Show’s Military appreciation day.
The Stock Show grounds will stand in salute to military members. All active and retired service members and their immediate families will receive a complimentary day at the show, including both rodeo performances, courtesy of Denbury Resources. For information on how to get tickets, visit http://www.fwssr.com/
Feb
9th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235
(10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Suggestions for and selection of this year’s Veterans Day Parade theme and special events.
--- Department news - from Don Daft, Department Hubmaster http://txlegion.org/hubmaster-reports/
3. ALL POSTS ARE
REMINDED THAT THE EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR AWARD DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING.
ENTRY FORMS WILL BE MAILED THIS MONTH TO ALL POSTS AND CERTIFIED POST BOY SCOUT
CHAIRMAN. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS BY COSE
OF BUSINESS ON MARCH 1ST. CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT HDQ TO RECEIVE AN EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR
ENTRY FORM OR DOWNLOAD THE FORM DIRECTLY FROM THE NATIONAL WEBSITE: www.legion.org
4. BOYS STATE REMINDER…All
Posts are reminded that the Boys State Program is fast approaching. Information
packets have been mailed to all Posts and all
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1/10/13 Training, conference and
party
Attention - This Sunday –
Oratorical Contest
There
will be a District Oratorical Contest on Sunday Jan. 13, 2013 at Post 838,
We have
one speaker scheduled at this time. If there are others, please let me know by
Friday Jan.11.
I
apologize for the late notice. We have to do the contest this weekend because
the Mid-Winter Conf is the following weekend.
J. Page
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The Blue Knights will be conducting Medic First Aid / CPR course & a bonus course in Crash Scene Control and Response at post 655. The class will be January 12th starting at 9:00AM.
Cost is $25.00 per person & the certification is good for 2 years. Wives, children 12 or older & friends are invited as well. You MUST pre-register for the course so the instructors can order the correct amount of course materials. You CAN NOT show up on the day of & expect to attend this training! A minimum of 6 is needed for the class to happen and as of last Monday only 4 have sent in their $10 deposit. Please pass this info out to all your folks
--- District news
GO PUBLIC with your Post, District and our American
Legion.
No cost, prime location, targeted audience, friendly and supportive environment, membership recruiting encouraged.
All that is required is your friendly personality, a couple of hours the first Monday of each month and a few handouts.
--- Planning ahead -
Jan 16th –20th - MID WINTER
CONFERENCE,
Jan 19th - Jacks Birthday
Bash at Post 516 starting at 7pm.
Presented by Post 516 ALR Run Coordinator Jack Cox and featuring “Pull My Finger Band”
Front door bike parking and plenty of cage parking, everyone is invited.
Feb 4th -VA Fort Worth Clinic
Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Feb 4th - Fort
Worth Stock Show’s Military appreciation day.
The Stock Show grounds will stand in salute to military members. All active and retired service members and their immediate families will receive a complimentary day at the show, including both rodeo performances, courtesy of Denbury Resources. For information on how to get tickets,
Don’t miss the tradition of the Fort Worth Stock Show’s “All
Western Parade” scheduled Saturday, January 19 at 11 a.m., Downtown Fort Worth!
The Stock Show Parade is held each year on the first Saturday of the Show.
Nearly 100,000 spectators line the streets of downtown Cowtown to watch this
spectacular annual event. Plenty of horses and other livestock can be seen –
but no motorized vehicles are allowed!
------ Department news - District Commanders; please pass on to your Posts.
MIDWINTER LEADS TRAINING
The Department will be conducting LEADS training during the upcoming Midwinter Conference on Saturday, January 19, 2013 and will begin at 8:00am, more information and course descriptions can be found on the Training page.
Post/District/Division Commanders, Adjutants, Finance Officers, Service Officers are encouraged to attend to the training to learn more about your duties and areas of responsibility and to provide information to assist you to be more effective in your position. The training is open to all Legion Family Members wishing to learn more about The American Legion.
Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) is a one day, eight hour training session designed to provide professional development training for post, district, division and department level members. National Staff subject matter experts will cover a wide range of topics relevant to the operations of The American Legion.
|
Time |
Salons D/E/F |
Oaks Room |
|
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Fundamentals of Fundraising |
VA Enrollment & Priorities |
|
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Post Operations and Membership Development |
Service Connected Disability, Compensation & Claims Development |
|
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Finance |
The District Commander |
|
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
MyLegion.org |
Americanism, Children & Youth |
Bill West
State Adjutant
The American Legion
Dept of
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1/3/13 Training, Great Presentation
and contest
The Blue Knights will be conducting Medic First Aid / CPR course & a bonus course in Crash Scene Control and Response at post 655. The class will be January 12th starting at 9:00AM.
Cost is $25.00 per person & the certification is good for 2 years. Wives, children 12 or older & friends are invited as well. You MUST pre-register for the course so the instructors can order the correct amount of course materials. You CAN NOT show up on the day of & expect to attend this training! A minimum of 6 is needed for the class to happen and as of Monday only 4 have sent in their $10 deposit. Please pass this info out to all your folks (flyer:
--- From Ken, WOW – take a moment to see the following presentation, fantastic. ---
--- From Tina Hill, Dist 12 Auxiliary VP and Unit 626 President
Our Unit National Security
Chairman, Harriet Wright, put together a great PowerPoint presentation on the
story of the USS Fort Worth, which we presented to the 2nd thru 5th graders at
Burton Hill Elementary on November 2nd.
Harriet forwarded the
presentation to T.D. Smyers, President of the USS Fort Worth
Commissioning Committee. Captain Smyers is also the former Commanding Officer
of the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, and he now serves as
the CEO at American Red Cross, North Texas Region.
Captain Smyers was very
impressed with the presentation, and as a result, the presentation is now
posted on the USS Fort Worth website.
http://ussfortworth.org/the-story-of-the-uss-fort-worth-for-elementary-students/
The following is Captain
Smyers reply to Harriet:
Harriet,
This is marvelous. I'm so very proud of how you and the American Legion Team have continued as ambassadors of our Ship to the community; especially our youth!
With your permission, I'd like to post this presentation on our Committee website for others to see and use in presenting the story of USS Fort Worth to our young citizens.
T.D.
--- Planning ahead -
Jan 7th -VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Jan 12th –Blue Knights Medic First Aid Course, 9am, at Post 655
Jan 16th –20th - MID WINTER CONFERENCE,
Jan 19th - Jacks Birthday Bash at Post 516 starting at 7pm.
Presented by Post 516 ALR Run Coordinator Jack Cox and featuring “Pull My Finger Band”
--- The Legion needs a tagline for marketing our name.
The goal is to adopt a tagline which is so significant that all of the public will recognize it and associate it with The American Legion.
If your tagline is the one adopted exactly as submitted, you will receive a $500 check and a plaque. Submissions may be submitted by individuals (membership is not required), posts, districts, etc. There is no limit to the number but each submission must be contained in a single email. All submissions must be received no later than April 19, 2013, in order to be considered. The winning entry will be posted on the Legion website after the NEC meets in mid-May 2013. In the event of duplicate winning entries, the earliest received will be declared the winner.
Only one entry per email and all entries will be acknowledged by a return email. Save that return receipt as proof of your submission. The email address is tagline@legion.org include your name and phone number on each entry.
This information extracted from official article at:
http://www.legion.org/publicrelations/213147/help-brand-your-american-legion
--- From: Jeff Frain, National VA&R Chairman, Sons of The American Legion
Attached are this years National Veterans Assistance Day (May 18,
2013) Poster and The Fisher House Poster please pass them on and Hang them in
your Post for everyone to view.
http://kencox.us/1nvad2013.jpg
http://kencox.us/fisherhouseposter.pdf
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