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MDV HQ NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2008

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. Starting this year, 2008 all MDV chapters must file. If your club made under $100,000.00 then you would file a 990-EZ. If your club did anything that wasn‘t covered under the group exemption then you would file a 990-T along with the 990-EZ or 990. If your club had sales over $100,000.00 then you would file the 990. You may obtain the 990 forms from the IRS, on our web-site www.moderndayveteranshq.com or call Starla at 573-785-4482.
Please note: This is where you must state in detail what your MDV club did for the veterans and how your club met the Aims and Principles of Modern Day Veterans.

E-MAIL TEST

TO THOSE OF YOU WHO PARTICIPATED IN MY E-MAIL TEST THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. I AM STILL WORKING ON THE ATTACHMENT PROBLEM. IF YOU GAVE HQ AN E-MAIL ADDRESS AND YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN E-MAIL FROM ME, THAN I HAVE THE WRONG E-MAIL ADDRESS ON FILE FOR YOUR CHAPTER. THERE WERE SEVERAL CHAPTERS WHOSE ADDRESS’ WERE NOT GOOD.



CHAPTER MEETINGS

ALL MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE IRS TO MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY (FOUR TIMES A YEAR) AND SEND MINUTES OF THOSE MEETINGS TO HQ. DON’T FORGET TO ELECT YOUR OFFICERS AND SEND REPORT TO MDV HQ..


MDV HQ SPONSORS JROTC GAME

MDV NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IS NOW SPONSORING OUR LOCAL JROTC BASKETBALL TEAM. THIS TEAM GOES TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND PLAYS AGAINST STUDENTS. THE FIRST GAME IS MARCH 20TH AT NEELYVILLE.



MDV ANNUAL MEETING
IN AN ATTEMPT TO HELP ALL MDV CHAPTERS MEET THE (REQUIRED BY IRS) MANDATORY YEARLY MEETING WITH MDV HQ AND TO REACH MORE OF OUR CHAPTERS THIS YEAR, WE ARE LOOKING INTO A WEB CONFERENCE FOR OUR 2008 MDV NATIONAL MEETING  ON MAY 21, 2008 AT 4:00PM AT MDV NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. THOSE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND AN E-MAIL TO MDVEXEC@YAHOO.COM

AND LET STARLA KNOW BY APRIL 15TH IF YOU CAN ATTEND VIA THE WEB. ALL OTHERS NOT INTERNET READY CAN STILL JOIN US IN PERSON. WE WILL HAVE THE INFO AVAILABLE SOON.



Secretary of State Reports

I am happy to report that only one chapter failed to file in 2007. That chapter was not renewing, so there were no problems last year. This is our second year in a row since you decided to make it mandatory to pay your $15 fee for the annual reports at the time of renewal. Thank you all for your cooperation. We do not start Annual reports until June. Starla will continue to file the reports online. Some chapters have elected to file this report themselves, if that is the case, then please forward a copy to MDV HQ.



WOMEN'S VETERAN SUPPORT GROUP

MODERN DAY VETERANS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL ARMY RESERVE UNIT IN POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI ARE SPONSORING A WOMEN'S VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP, THIS IS FOR ALL FEMALE COMBAT VETERANS SERVING IN CONFLICTS AFTER 1990, REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF DISCHARGE. THE GROUP WILL MEET THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM AT 2152 NORTH WESTWOOD BLVD ( THE ARMY RESERVE BUILDING), POPLAR BLUFF, MO. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT MRS. TERESA KAUP AT 573-785-1790.


DUES DUE, UPDATES & IRS REPORTS

OK FOLKS HERE’S THE WAY IT GOES:
YOU JOIN, YOU PAY YOUR DUES, (CHAPTER & MEMBER) THEY ARE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR, YOU SEND UPDATES AND ACTIVITY REPORTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
AT RENEWAL TIME I SEND OUT RENEWAL PACKAGES. THIS INCLUDES, A STATEMENT TELLING YOU HOW MUCH YOU OWE, AN UPDATE ASKING YOU HAVE THERE BEEN ANY CHANGES (PHONE NUMBERS, ADDRESSES, OFFICERS AND THE LIKE), AND AN ACTIVITY REPORT (ASKING WHAT SPECIFICALLY YOUR CLUB HAS DONE IN THE LAST YEAR TO MEET THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF MDV). YOU GO OVER THE INFORMATION, MAKE ANY CHANGES, ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS, MAKE OUT A CHECK AND SEND IT BACK TO HQ ALONG WITH THE OTHER FORMS AND WE START ALL OVER AGAIN. THESE FORMS ARE IMPORTANT TO KEEP OUR 501C19 NONPROFIT STATUS. SO PLEASE, RETURN THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
BECAUSE OF SOME CONFUSION IN THE PAST OUR IRS REPORT IS NOW CALLED THE ACTIVITY REPORT. SOME CHAPTERS THOUGHT IF THEY FILED THE ACTIVITY REPORT WITH MDV HQ THAN THEY HAD MET THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE A 990. THIS IS NOT THE CASE.





STARS HOURS

STARLA IS IN THE OFFICE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10:30 AM TO 5:00 PM, PLEASE SAVE ALL CALLS AND VISITS TO HEADQUARTERS FOR THOSE HOURS.
SHE WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THEN.
573-785-4482



EMPLOYEE REPORTS

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SEVERAL OF THE MODERN DAY VETERANS CHAPTERS ARE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT IF THEY HAVE NO PAID EMPLOYEES THAN THEY DO NOT HAVE TO FILE EMPLOYEE REPORTS. THIS IS NOT TRUE, IF YOU HAVE NO PAID EMPLOYEES THAN YOUR CHAPTER WOULD SIMPLY FILE ZEROS ON THE FORM. THE STATE AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEE REPORTS MUST BE FILED IN A TIMELY MANNER OR FACE A FINE BY THE RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENT OFFICE. MDV HQ HAS BEEN RECEIVING SEVERAL LETTERS FROM THE IRS & THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CONCERNING LIENS LEVIED ON PROPERTY OF CHAPTERS NOT FILING THEIR EMPLOYEE RETURNS.


MDV SOCIAL CLUBS

I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW 501C4 RULING FROM THE IRS. OUR NEW AUXILIARY CHAPTERS DO NOT REQUIRE VETERAN MEMBERS, BECAUSE THEIR PRIMARY ACTIVITIES PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITIES. EACH MDV SOCIAL CLUB MUST INCORPORATE, REQUEST CHAPTER STATUS, AND OBTAIN AN EIN. EXISTING MDV CLUBS MAY HAVE AN AUXILIARY IF THEY SO CHOOSE. AS AN INTRODUCTORY OFFER, YOU CAN JOIN FOR ONLY $25 PLUS $25 INCORPORATING FEE, AND $10 FOR EACH MEMBER. IF YOUR CLUB IS INTERESTED PLEASE CALL STAR AND ASK ABOUT THE MDV SOCIAL CLUBS.
 

BULLETIN

"Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts passed legislation to help veterans transition back into civilian life. Veterans in Massachusetts are entitled to bonuses through the state's Welcome Home Program. Massachusetts's veterans should call the State Treasurer's office at 617-367-9333 ext. 859, to request bonus application materials. In Illinois, a new tax law known as the Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption provides one-time $5,000 reduction to their home's equalized assessed value. For more information, visit the Illinois Department of Revenue website. Ohio's governor signed a law that exempts military pensions from state income tax and also prevents discrimination against veterans.

Visit the www.Military.com State Veterans Benefits Directory to learn more about your state's veteran benefits."

posted January 29, 2008

JULY 2007 MDV National Hq. NEWSLETTER

COMMANDER: TERESA KAUP
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DIANNA BUHLER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE:
STARLA MAIRS
MDV CHAPLAIN RICK McCORMICK

MDV MEETING
The MDV National meeting was held on June 12, 2007. There were 20 chapters present, with 25 members attending. The minutes of the meeting are going out with this newsletter. The Community Service Award went to MDV Aux. chapter 471. The Most Active Members Award went to MDV 266. There were also door prizes awarded at the meeting. Local chapters not attending the meeting will be visited and fined, due to noncompliance of their contract.

CHAPLAINS CORNER
Salutations to you.
At our National meeting in June, I was elected Chaplain to our MDV Headquarters office. God's hand had a part in this, of that I'm sure! My name is Rick McCormick, and my whereabouts originate in Springfield, Mo. My intentions include traveling to Hq's monthly and addressing the necessary features related to God's work. Any correspondences may be directed to me here. My next scheduled visit at Hq is August 14, 2007.
Along with introducing myself in this particular newsletter, I want to convey the importance of the "UN-MOURNED SOLDIER" project. Might I suggest each chapter elect, appoint, or volunteer someone to a Chaplains position. That position might facilitate the necessary work honoring injured or fallen soldiers. Please contact me should you need assistance. May God bless and watch after each of you.
Rick McCormick, MDV HQ Chaplain

SOS ANNUAL REPORTS
It is that time of year again. If your chapter has not paid the $15 fee for filing the annual report than you should do so now Also send a list of 3 directors & 1 officer. We are in the process of filing for those chapters that have already paid. You should receive a copy of that report next month. Checks should be made to MDV HQ. If your chapter just joined this year then you are not required to file this report.
 

UN-MOURNED SOLDIER PROJECT
A new project that MODERN DAY VETERANS is organizing. You will find details in the letter about this project. All chapters are encouraged to contact their local funeral home and let them know of the program. If anyone has any questions about the Un-mourned Soldier Project then call Starla at 573-785-4482.

REGISTERED AGENT
Along with this newsletter, you will find a Change of Registered Agent form from the Secretary of States office. Please choose an officer or director of your club to name as the registered agent, have that person sign the form and return to MDV National as soon as possible. MDV National will pay the $10 filing fee for this change. All reports will still come to MDV National and MDV National will still file the annual reports for you. This simply names your officer as being the one responsible for informing the state of any changes made in your club.

AIMS & PURPOSE REPORT
This report is very important to us all in many ways. It helps us to show the IRS and the public what our clubs are doing. It gives other chapters more ideas in ways to meet their requirements. It also is a chance for chapters to toot their own horn. Starla would like for you to send pictures of any activities held along with the reports. It would be nice if every single one of our clubs had a picture of their club online as well as their accomplishments. So please be creative and send in those reports and pictures. If your chapter has a web-site do not forget to name your chapter on that site. Some of the sites I have visited, do not even acknowledge they are a MDV chapter.

DON'T FORGET TO SHAKE A VETERANS HAND & THANK THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE

2007/06/12

Executive Director Buhler gave a report on the MDV Support Center. The MDV Support Center is run by veterans for veterans and their families. MDV HQ did not get the grant that it applied for last year; therefore MDV HQ is not able to finish paying for the building. The building will be sold to the Support Center. Improvements are still being made. The MDV Support Center has donated household goods (dishes, blankets, etc…) and clothing to those in need. The Poplar Bluff VA hospital and local churches continue to refer veterans in need to MODERN DAY VETERANS National Headquarters. Executive Director Buhler then went on to state that MDV HQ. has become subject to lawsuits in conjunction with MODERN DAY VETERANS subordinate chapters not obtaining Dram Shop Insurance and becoming involved in lawsuits due to accidents. Since MDV HQ. does not hold a liquor license MDV HQ can not obtain Dram Shop Insurance and has no need for it. All MODERN DAY VETERANS sub-chapters are responsible for obtaining there own Dram Shop Insurance.

Secretary Starla Mairs gave a report on the annual Secretary of State filings. MODERN DAY VETERANS has 156 active chapters at this time. Since it was made mandatory at last years meeting to pay for the annual Secretary of State filing along with MDV chapter dues, only one chapter was lost due to failure to file. That chapter was it’s own agent and HQ did not get the notice. Starla also reminded all chapters that pays their dues after August to contact HQ. about their filing. It is a State law to file an annual return, failure to file will get a corporation closed or not in good standing with all State and Federal agencies, including MDV HQ., Liquor Control and the IRS. If your chapter started this year then you are not required to file until next year.

Secretary Starla Mairs gave a report about the importance of the Aims & Purposes reports and their use to maintain the exempt status for all MODERN DAY VETERANS chapters. It was also noted the importance of being much more specific about the activities that each chapter does. Instead of saying: “We held a benefit...” , the report should state, for who the benefit was held, what was done to raise money and how much was raised. Each report should specifically state if the person benefited was a Veteran or not. Although it is good to be active in your communities, Veterans are our number one priority. Make sure to return those reports to MDV HQ.

Secretary Starla Mairs gave the report on MDV membership cards. Only Veterans or their spouses & family members (with proof of relationship) are eligible for full member status. Only those applications with some form of Veteran affiliation are accepted. We do have Auxiliary cards, that are good only for your chapter, upon request.

Secretary Starla Mairs gave a report on “ADOPT A UNIT”. Operation Adopt a Unit started by MDV HQ shortly after 9/11. We simply encourage every MDV chapter to send mail, care packages, etc… to a soldier or unit from their area. This way we should be able to cover most soldiers from Missouri. Our chapters are very creative in ways to raise funds and in the things they send. If your chapter does not know of a soldier or unit that they can adopt contact Starla at MDV HQ., and she will send you some addresses.

Commander Kaup explained how MDV Headquarters policies inadvertently got mixed up with MODERN DAY Veterans chapter policies and were sent out with last months newsletter. The updated policies will be resent soon.

Commander Kaup gave a report about Red Fridays and she hopes that all MDV chapters will participate. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. The idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect by wearing RED each Friday should send a deafening message that we support our troops. Their blood runs red… so wear red! This movement was not started by MDV but is one we would like the chapters to participate in.

Commander Kaup and Secretary Starla Mairs gave a presentation with a film clip of a Military Honors Funeral. At that funeral for a soldier that was killed in Iraq, there was only the Funeral Director and a Representative from the Veterans cemetery. No family, no friends, no mourners to pay this soldier last respects. MDV Headquarters has decided that it will contact the Commanders of the Military Honors program and ask them to contact us if they find they have a service with no family or friends, so that we may send out a delegation to pay their respects to the fallen soldier. We as a whole can do something extremely supportive for our Veterans who deserve so much more than an un-mourned funeral. MODERN DAY Veterans National Headquarters will reimburse mileage for one car and up to four persons a meal for any chapter that participates. Several chapters voiced their willingness to send additional people and sponsor their own club. And there was born the UN-MOURNED SOLDIER PROJECT.

All chapters must file a 990 report regardless of the amount of sales.

Commander Kaup presented the Community Service Award to Barbara Chastain of MDV Aux. 471. Betty Dean of MDV Aux. 471 gave a report about the activities MDV Aux. 471 held to earn the award. This chapter held a benefit dinner to raise $2144.00 for the Wright County Children’s Home, they also took donations for toys & clothing. They collected enough to also donate to the Cox Hospital’s Children’s Ward. They raised $382.00 for the widow of a Veteran to help her with expenses. This chapter learned of an 80 year old Veteran that had been beaten and in the hospital. He was due to be released with nowhere to go. They had an emergency meeting and raised $500 to help him rent an apartment, the members also donated a TV, dishes, bedding, and groceries along with a part-time housekeeper. This Veteran was not a member of their club, but of their community. He is now applying for membership at MDV Aux. 471.

Executive Director Dianna Buhler presented the Most Active Members Award to MDV 266 for 64 members. MDV 266 was not present to accept the award, it will be mailed to them.

Door prizes were awarded:

MDV 751 won the first drawing and Cyndi Mix choose the grill for her chapter.

MDV 1146 won the second drawing, winning the patriotic clock. Cindy Bacon represented her chapter.

Commander Kaup called on Chaplain Rick McCormick,

Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM

Minutes prepared by Secretary Starla Mairs

MODERN DAY VETERANS NATIONAL COMMANDER KAUP PRESENTING THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD TO BARBARA CHASTAIN OF MODERN DAY VETERANS AUXILIARY CHAPTER 471 AT THE 2007 MDV NATIONAL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 12, 2007..

Commander Kaup presented the Community Service Award to Barbara Chastain of MODERN DAY VETERANS Aux. 471 of Mountain Grove, Mo. Betty Dean of MDV Aux. 471 gave a report about the activities their chapter held to earn the award. Among their many contributions, they held a benefit dinner to raise $2144.00 for the Wright County Children’s Home, took donations for toys & clothing, as well as collecting enough to donate to the Cox Hospital’s Children’s Ward. They raised $382.00 for the widow of a veteran to help her with expenses. Additionally, the chapter learned of an 80 year old veteran that had been beaten, was in the hospital and due to be released with nowhere to go. They had an emergency meeting and raised $500 to help him rent an apartment, the members also donated a TV, dishes, bedding, and groceries along with a part-time housekeeper. This veteran was not a member of their club, but of their community. He is now applying for membership at MDV Aux. 471.

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 MESSAGES.

8. THE WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION OF REMEMBRANCE THANKS YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE POSITIONS PLEASE CALL DIANNA AT 573-776-6626

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