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201 SOUTH MAIN, POPLAR BLUFF, MO. 63901
PHONE: 573-785-4482 FAX: 573-785-4482
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Veteran's Legal Services Provides information and contacts to aid personnel seeking to deal with their personal disability and the means to improve their situation. Provides information on discharge upgrading and other related issues. |
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WW II Veterans
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Military Women Veterans An excellent site dedicated to Women Veterans. |
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Veterans Benefits Administration Department that is part of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs which is responsible for the non-medical benefits programs. |
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Foundation for American Veterans Support organization for veterans includes a searchable database of members, and a 'veterans hiring veterans' section. |
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American Gulf War Veterans Association Established to encourage research of the Gulf War Syndrome and to obtain treatment for veterans with symptoms. Presents relevant documents. |
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall Page Offers military-reunion details, casualty listings and summaries, maps, a bracelet information exchange, a message center, and an image gallery. |
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LAST UPDATED 5-25-07
A NOTE FROM OUR COMMANDER TERESA KAUP
THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE
1. ALL SOLDIERS, CIVILIANS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UNITE IN HONOR OF OUR FALLEN BY PARTICIPATING IN "THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE" ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 28, 2007 AT 3:00P.M. LOCAL TIME, WHEREVER YOU ARE, BY JUST TAKING A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON AND TO SHOW HONOR TO OUR NATION'S HEROES. ASK OTHERS TO REMEMBER - RELATIVES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, OR CO-WORKERS TO OBSERVE THE MOMENT AT PLACES SUCH AS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, LOCAL POOL, PICNIC GROUNDS, ETC.., FOR ONE MINUTE OF REMEMBRANCE, PARTICIPATION CAN BE AS INFORMAL AS RINGING A BELL THREE TIMES TO SIGNIFY THE MOMENT. ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES WILL STOP, TRAIN WHISTLES AROUND THE NATION WILL BLOW, TRUMPETS WILL BLARE AND AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, WHEREVER THEY ARE AT 3:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME WILL PAUSE FOR A MOMENT IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO DIES IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
2. A GALLUP POLL REVEALED THAT ONLY 28% OF AMERICANS KNOW THE MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY AND MOST VIEW IT AS A "DAY OFF" RATHER THAN A DAY TO CONNECT WITH OUR NATION'S HISTORY BY HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US. UNITE WITH OTHERS AND TOGETHER LET'S PUT THE "MEMORIAL" BACK IN MEMORIAL DAY AND RECLAIM THIS HOLIDAY OF REMEMBRANCE BY DEMONSTRATING GRATITUDE AND RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO OUR NATION SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE IN FREEDOM.
3. ALL COMMANDS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO MAKE APPROPRIATE EFFORTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF "THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE" BY PROMOTING THE "MOMENT" IN ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEMORANDUMS, INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SENT TO ALL EMPLOYEES, ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGES AND AT PUBLIC EVENTS LEADING UP TO MEMORIAL DAY. THE NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULED TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES/EVENTS.
4. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICES MAY PROMOTE THE 'MOMENT" THROUGH LOCAL PAPERS, PLACING A LINK ON INSTALLATION/UNIT WEBSITES, DISPLAYING "THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE" POSTERS THROUGHOUT INSTALLATIONS, AND USING PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE AT WWW.REMEMBER.GOV .
5. PUBLIC FACILITIES (E.G. POST EXCHANGES, MWR FACILITIES) SHOULD ANNOUNCE AND OBSERVE THE "MOMENT" AS WELL. THIS MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PLAYING THE MUSICAL VIDEO OR AUDIO ANNOUNCEMENT FOUND AT WWW.REMEMBER.GOV OR BY PLAYING TAPS OR RINGING A BELL THREE TIMES FOR THE OBSERVANCE AT 3:00P.M. LOCAL TIME.
6. DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, THE ARMY BAND IS ENCOURAGED TO INCLUDE A MENTION OF THE "MOMENT" AND TO PLAY THE SONG "ON THIS DAY" DURING THEIR PERFORMANCES.
7. VISIT THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE WEBSITE, PRESS BRIEFINGS, RELEASES, STORIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND TALKING POINTS FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY DAY MESSAGES.
8. THE WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION OF REMEMBRANCE THANKS YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.
MDV NATIONAL HQ. Newsletter
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE POSITIONS PLEASE CALL DIANNA AT 573-776-6626
AS YOU KNOW MDV HQ HAS BEEN CHARGING FOR VETERAN MEMBERS, THAT MONEY HAS BEEN GOING INTO A VETERANS FUND.
WE WILL BE TAKING IDEAS FOR WHAT TO USE THE VETERANS FUND FOR.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 459
THEIR MEMBERS STARTED A FUND RAISER FOR DISASTER RELIEF. THEY HAVE DINNERS
FREE OF CHARGE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. EVERY WEEK THEY HAVE A SONG OF
GRATITUDE FOR THEIR VETERAN MEMBERS IN SERVICE. THEY HAVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE
WEEKLY TO REMEMBER THE FALLEN. THEY HAVE A WALL OF HONOR FOR MEMBERS AND
FAMILIES. THEY HELD A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FAMILY OF A VETERAN WHOSE HOUSE BURNED
DOWN. MDV CHAPTER 459 ADOPTED BRAVO COMPANY, SECOND BATTALION 4th INFANTRY REGIMENT,
IN FORT POLK, LA. 71459
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 324
THEIR MEMBERS ENJOY BAR-B-Q'S, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MUSIC, MEETINGS AND FUND RAISERS. THIS
CHAPTER SHOWS THEIR PATRIOTIC SUPPORT BY FLYING THE FLAGS ON A DAILY BASIS. THEY ARE
PROUD TO PROVIDE A FLAG DISPLAY IN THEIR TOWNS PARADES. THEY DISPLAY FLAGS ON VETERANS GRAVES
AT THEIR LOCAL CEMETERY AND PROVIDE A BARBEQUE ON VETERANS DAY, FLAG DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY.
THEY SEND FLOWERS, FOOD AND VISIT THE SICK AND NEEDY VETERANS IN THEIR AREA. THEY BUILT A
VETERANS MEMORIAL IN THEIR LOCAL PARK. ALL BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY ARE RECOGNIZED BY FLYING
THEIR FLAG. THEY HAVE A MEMORIAL WALL IN HONOR OF THEIR FALLEN.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 296
THEIR CLUB PROVIDES POOL TOURNAMENTS, BAR-B-QUES AND OTHER SEASONAL EVENTS AS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THEY HOST PATRIOTIC EVENTS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.
THEIR STAFF IS ALWAYS OPEN ARMED FOR ALL VETERANS TO TALK AND SHARE THEIR NEEDS.
THEY ARE LOCATED ON THE SAME BLOCK AS A VETERANS WELCOME HOME CENTER AND FOCUS EXTRA
ENERGY TOWARDS THEM.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 267
THIS CHAPTER HELD A FISHING, GOLF, POOL, AND SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENTS, AUCTION
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR MEMBERS NEEDING HELP. THEY HOLD FUNDRAISERS FOR THEIR
"JACK SEITZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND, KRISTEN CANTU WAS THE RECIPIENT OF $1000, SHE IS ATTENDING
UNIVERSITY OF MO. KC. THEY HAVE STEAK AND SHRIMP DINNERS, AUCTIONS AND THE LIKE FOR THEIR
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FUND. THEY HAVE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DINNERS WITH
VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER TO SHUT-INS. THIS CHAPTER ALWAYS TREATS THEIR MEETINGS AS A
CHANCE TO SOCIALIZE AND HAVE A NICE MEAL TOGETHER. THIS CHAPTER ALWAYS ENDS WITH
" REMEMBER WHEN YOU SEE A VETERAN PLEASE SHAKE HIS OR HER HAND AND MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME"
MODERN DAY VETERANS AUXILIARY CHAPTER 472
THIS CHAPTER HAS A "WALL OF REMEMBRANCE" ACCEPTING PICTURES OF ANY AND ALL DECEASED
VETERANS WHETHER THEY ARE A MEMBER OR NOT. THIS CHAPTER HOLDS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THEIR FUNDRAISERS. AT THEIR CHRISTMAS PARTY
THEY HOLD A NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRAYER CEREMONY.
THEY COLLECTED MONIES FOR A LADY IN THE COMMUNITY HAVING BACK SURGERY.
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 252
SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE POOL TOURNAMENTS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT,
POOL LEAGUE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT, KARAOKE AND SOUND SYSTEM ONCE A MONTH.
THEY HOLD A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION EVERY YEAR. THEY HAVE A COMMUNITY YARD SALE
EVERY VETERANS DAY WITH THE PROCEEDS GOING TO DISABLED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
THEY HAVE A FOOD, TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE AT CHRISTMAS AND PARTICIPATE IN TOYS FOR TOTS.
THEIR DJ, TJ, WHO IS ALSO A VETERAN IS GOING BACK TO IRAQ, AND WE WILL REMEMBER HIM IN OUR
PRAYERS. HAD A SUPER BOWL PARTY WITH A POT LUCK DINNER. THEY HAVE COOK OUTS FOR MEMBERS
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES. HOLD HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTS, POKER RUNS AND A LARGE CHRISTMAS
PARTY.
MODERN DAY VETERANS NEWSLETTER
MODERN DAY VETERANS NT. HQ. Date: DECEMBER 2006
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
ANOTHER VERSION OF “TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” AUTHOR UNKNOWN
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
PLASTER AND STONE.
I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.
I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
NOT EVEN A TREE.
NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES
OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.
WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT
CAME THROUGH MY MIND.
FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.
THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.
THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED
A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.
WAS THIS THE HERO
OF WHOM I’D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
THE FLOOR FOR A BED?
I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT
OWED THEIR LIVES TO SOLDIERS
HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
PLASTER AND STONE.
I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.
I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
NOT EVEN A TREE.
NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES
OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.
WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT
CAME THROUGH MY MIND.
FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.
THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.
THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED
A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.
WAS THIS THE HERO
OF WHOM I’D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
THE FLOOR FOR A BED?
I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT
OWED THEIR LIVES TO SOLDIERS
WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.
SOON AROUND THE WORLD,
THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE
A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.
THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM
EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.
I COULDN’T HELP WONDER
HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE
IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.
THE VERY THOUGHT
BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES
AND STARTED TO CRY.
THE SOLDIER AWAKENED
AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
“SANTA DON’T CRY
THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;
I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
I DON’T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD,
MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS.”
THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER
AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN’T CONTROL IT,
I CONTINUED TO WEEP.
I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED
FROM THE COLD NIGHT’S CHILL.
I DIDN’T WANT TO LEAVE
ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR
SO WILLING TO FIGHT.
THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, ”CARRY ON SANTA,
IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.”
ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
"MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,
AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."
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I FOUND THE ABOVE POEM ON-LINE, THERE ARE ACTUALLY SEVERAL DIFFERENT VERSIONS.
I HOPE YOU PASS IT ON. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HELP TO REMIND US WHO WE ARE REALLY HERE FOR.
SO PLEASE DON’T FORGET YOUR VETERANS AS YOU PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR.
THIS LETTER WILL COVER SOME VERY IMPORTANT ISSUES TO MDV CHAPTERS. SUCH AS 990’S,
AND WHAT THEY ARE AND WHEN THEY ARE DUE.
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE 06 ANNUAL REPORT.
PRINCIPLES OF MDV AND HOW THAT RELATES TO 990’S AND AN IDEA THAT MIGHT BRING ALL
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTERS TOGETHER IN A BIG WAY. ALSO COVERED IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS
NEW YEARS EVE AND THE LAWS CONCERNING IT.
I WANT TO WISH YOU ALL A PROSPEROUS HOLIDAY SEASON!
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SECRETARY OF STATE
WELL THE 2006 SECRETARY OF STATE ANNUAL REPORTS ARE NOW DONE. IF YOUR CLUB HAS NOT FILED BY NOW THEN
THE STATE WILL CLOSE OR HAS CLOSED YOUR CHARTER. THE ONLY THING YOU CAN DO NOW IS A REINSTATEMENT.
WHICH IS TIME CONSUMING AND COST MORE THAN THE REPORT ITSELF. CALL STARLA FOR DETAILS IF YOUR CHAPTER
IS LISTED BELOW.
246 AUX. 239
288 AUX. 412
292 AUX. 424
402 AUX. 428
403
417
419
THE ABOVE 11 LISTED CHAPTERS FAILED TO FILE, AND WILL BE CLOSED BY THE STATE. ONLY CHAPTERS THAT HAVE
DIANNA BUHLER AS THEIR REGISTERED AGENT ARE ON THIS LIST. IF YOU LISTED YOURSELF AS THE REGISTERED AGENT,
THEN I DID NOT GET YOUR INFORMATION AND COULD NOT REMIND YOU.
IF YOU NEED HELP GIVE STARLA A CALL @ 573-785-448
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990’S
THE 990 IS A FEDERAL REPORT THAT ALL 501C19 CORPORATIONS HAVE TO FILE INSTEAD OF CORPORATION TAXES.
THEY ARE DUE BY MAY 15th, BUT, THEY MUST BE DONE CORRECTLY AND ON TIME TO AVOID A HEFTY PENALTY
IF YOUR CORPORATION MADE AT LEAST $ .00 THAN YOU MUST FILE THIS FORM.
MODERN DAY VETERANS PRINCIPLES
IT IS MANDATORY THAT EACH MDV CHAPTER FOLLOWS THE ABOVE PRINCIPLES. EACH CHAPTER HAS TO REPORT TO HQ
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR WHAT THEIR CHAPTER DID TO MEET THESE PRINCIPLES, WE CALL IT OUR IRS REPORT.
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NEW YEARS EVE
THIS IS A QUESTION I HAVE BEEN GETTING SEVERAL CALLS ON ALREADY.
AS YOU KNOW, NEW YEARS EVE FALLS ON A SUNDAY THIS YEAR,
SINCE THE NEW YEAR IS RUNG IN AT MIDNIGHT, DO YOU STILL HAVE TO CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT?
I CALLED LIQUOR CONTROL AND ASKED WHAT EXACTLY WAS THE LAW ABOUT IT.
“THERE IS AN EXCEPTION ON 7 DAYS OF THE YEAR, (STATUTE CHAPTER 311, SECTION 311.298).
NEW YEARS EVE IS ONE OF THOSE EXCEPTIONS. IF YOU HAVE A LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE
THAN YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CLOSE UNTIL 1:30 AM.“
THANK YOU TO STEVE SHIMMENS AT THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL IN
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. FOR THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!
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MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 418
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CHAPTER 418 SPONSORED THE DAUGHTER OF SPECIALIST SHANE FINLEY, 1138th M.P., U.S. ARMY IN A PAGEANT IN WHICH SHE BECAME A FINALIST AND WILL BE GOING ON TO THE FINALS SOON |
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THEY DONATED THEIR FACILITY ON A FRIDAY NIGHT TO 'FIRST BOOK' FOR A BENEFIT DINNER AND CONCERT. 'FIRST BOOK' IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES BOOKS AND MATERIALS TO SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS. ALL PROCEEDS WENT FOR THEIR CAUSE. |
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THEY CO-SPONSORED THE AM-VETS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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THEY ALSO CO-SPONSORED THE ELKS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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RAISED OVER $550 BY DONATING $1.00 FROM EVERY DRINK SOLD TO BENEFIT THE DAUGHTER OF KEVIN JAMES, A U.S. ARMY VETERAN, WHO IS STILL BATTLING A MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR |
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DONATED $50 TO MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY |
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THEY OFFER A 10% DISCOUNT TO ALL MDV MEMBERS WITH THEIR MEMBER CARD |
MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTER 146
THROUGH BENEFIT DRIVES, CHAPTER 146 DONATED APPROXIMATELY $11,267.00
IN THE YEAR 2005 TO THE FOLLOWING:
ELDERLY
BIRD FEEDERS WERE DONATED TO THREE NURSING HOMES IN FREDERICKTOWN
COMMUNITY AND LESS FORTUNATE FAMILIES
CLUB DONATED TURKEYS TO THE JAIL FOR THANKSGIVING.
TURKEY & FIXINGS TO 12 FAMILIES.
SAVINGS BOND TO A CLUB MEMBERS CHILD AS A GOODWILL GESTURE.
A DUNKING BOOTH WAS SET UP TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY: THE SHERIFF AND MAYOR OF FREDERICKTOWN VOLUNTEERED TO SET IN THE BOOTH.
A CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE RAISED $1500.00 AND THE TOYS WERE GIVEN TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
CLUB SPONSORED A LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM.
SCHOOLS
$1000 DONATED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL , GRADES 1-6 TO HELP PAY FOR KIDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES THAT NEEDED HELP.
BREAKFAST WAS DONATED TO THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
2- $25 SAVINGS BONDS WERE DONATED TO THE HEAD START PROGRAM.
OUR VETERANS
DONATED $100 to help pay for medical expenses.
helped pay to get a vehicle fixed for one of our veterans.
care packages were sent over seas for our troops
free b-b-q dinner was provided to veterans on veterans day.
for club members (fun stuff)
annual picnic; fish fry at the river for members and their family.
appreciation dinner for club president and vice president.
thanksgiving dinner provided for club members and their family.
Christmas dinner provided to members and their family.
shooting matches are held every year during the months of oct-march.
compassion
donations to other clubs for their benefits.
money donation to individual for transportation to a hospital in st. Louis
to visit her mother.
benefit for new managing officer's grandson to help pay for kidney transplant. this was the biggest benefit our club has ever had.
donated generators, air conditioners, chainsaws, clothes, food, est.. for Katrina hurricane relief victims.
money donated to club member (death of a son)
PROSPERITY AND FUTURE PLANS FOR THE CLUB;
THE CHAPTER IS WORKING ON GETTING A STREET SIGN NAMED VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE.
CLUBS INVESTED IN $5000 c d.
working on purchasing land for club to hold shooting matches.
ethics;
donated money to club's owner for maintenance on the building.
flags with the names of all the police officers and firefighters, who gave their lives during 911 were donated to the police and fire dept.
modern day veterans #222
THEY HAVE HAD FREE MEALS AND HELPED SEVERAL CHARITIES. SUCH AS, JERRY'S KIDS AND THE MISSION IN THEIR TOWN.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #252
they have had several going and coming home parties and benefits for their local young men going and coming home from the service.
they've had fish fries and community garage sales for their local veterans and their families.
they've had pool tournaments every Friday night for club members and karaoke at least once a month.
they have recently lost two of their veterans, and as a club they we're there to comfort the loved ones.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #327
they've had benefits for the veteran's family members to help with expenses after they've passed away.
they've had fish fries, b-b-q s, dances and some of their veteran's, and members have visited and supported their local legion with their benefits.
they've taken their members and local people who are not able to get out of their homes, plates of food when they have their cook outs.
they've helped their veterans with picking up their groceries, medication, and taking them to their dr. appointments, when needed.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #324
they've completed their veterans memorial and hosted a community memorial and cook-out in honor of all veterans. the honor guard attended with a ceremony.
they are holding a monthly fish fry to raise money to go toward dr. bills for one of their veterans sons, who has had cancer surgery and radiation treatments.
they are also, working any way they can to come up with a way to raise funds to help on if their veteran's step-daughter get the funds she needs to go to Australia as an exchange student.
they pass out food baskets for all yearly holidays. donations come from their veterans. thru out the year any veterans relative is given whatever needed during a time of disaster.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #382
they've had fund raisers, such as dinner and dance to honor all fallen solders. they've sold freedom bracelets, with the money being donated to butlers veterans memorial park.
they've started outside flag display. flags are now being hung outside the bar.
red ladies decorated all veterans memorials at the cemetery. 8 flags hand inside and 9 flags hang outside.
they've had a cook-out for all volunteers who helped with flags.
all during the year the red ladies (WIVES OF THEIR VETERANS) raised money by hosting scotch double pool tournaments. they sold food to the players and donated the money to four schools. each given $100.00. THEY ALSO MADE UP 8 FOOD BASKETS AND DONATED THEM TO THEIR ELDERLY VETERANS OR THEIR WIDOWS.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #238
they put out flags the 11TH OF NOVEMBER. THEY SENT CARE PACKAGES TO RYAN WHITE IN IRAQ. ONE A WEEK, FROM OCT. 2005 TO APRIL 21ST, 2006.
THEY PUT OUT FLAGS ON MAY 30TH, FOR TWO OF THEIR LADIES WHO PASSED OF CANCER, IRENE WOODHAM AND EMMA KINDER. ALSO THEY HAD A DINNER FOR THEIR FAMILIES.
THEY PUT THEIR FLAG OUT FOR THEIR 4TH OF JULY MEETING THAT CLOSED AT 8;00 P.M. SECONDS DONE BY ROBERT ROSS.
THEY'VE HAD A BENEFIT DINNER FOR JOE COWARD WHO HAS CANCER.
MODERN DAY VETERANS #194
MAY 2005: THEY HAD A FISH FRY WITH THE MEMBERS OF CHAPTER 194 AND A MEMORIAL FOR THE LIVING AND FALLEN WHO HAVE KEPT THIS COUNTRY GREAT AND FREE
JUNE 2005: A BBQ AND AUCTION BENEFIT FOR MEL O'QUINN, ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS WHO HAS THROAT CANCER. THEY RAISED A LITTLE OVER $6000. TO HELP WITH TRAVEL AND LIVING EXPENSES WHILE UNDER GOING AN OPERATION AND TREATMENT AFTER.
JULY 2005: COLD CUT SANDWICHES WERE SERVED ON THE PARKING LOT. THE MISSOURI FORAGE PUTS ON A WONDERFUL FIREWORKS SHOW ON THE 4TH. THEY INVITED ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS TO PARK FREE ON THE 1 1/2 ACRE PARKING LOT AND ENJOY THE SHOW. EARLY IN THE DAY THEY OBSERVED OUR FOREFATHERS WHO MADE THIS A FREE NATION.
AUGUST 2005: MEMBERS GATHERED AT A RENTED PAVILION BY THE CURRENT RIVER FOR A PICKIN AND GRINNING TIME. THEY BBQ'D AND SANG FROM 2:00 PM UNTIL LATE IN THE EVENING.
SEPTEMBER 2005: THEY ALL TOOK OFF LABOR DAY FOR FREE TIME. LATER IN SEPTEMBER THEY OBSERVED CITIZENSHIP DAY AND DISCUSSED THEIR DUTIES AS CITIZENS.
OCTOBER 2005: A HALLOWEEN PARTY
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