Just wanted to remind everyone that our next meeting is 4/2 at 7:30. The final round of nominations will take place as well as trying to hammer out the plans for Memorial Day and the West Seattle Garage Sale. Hope to see you there.
Regards
Commander Sullivan
Each year the VFW also nominates one of its members, or Auxiliary member, for the Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Suggested criteria for nominee: (Due 4/15/13)
On April 6th, Enactus is hosting a Veteran Career Conference at the Administration Building at Seattle University. It starts at 10am and should be over by 3pm. To RSVP please email Jassalk@SeattleU.edu.
For more info please visit the site.
Hi all,
I just wanted to let everyone know that we now have a LinkedIn group. Please click the link to visit. Maybe this well help round out your stellar resume.
Veterans may file a claim for disability compensation for health problems they believe are related to exposure to burn pits during military service. VA decides these claims on a case-by-case basis.File a claim online.
Waste products in burn pits include, but are not limited to:
From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were potentially exposed to drinking water contaminated with industrial solvents, benzene, and other chemicals.
Under a law signed Aug. 6, 2012 (215 KB, PDF), Veterans and family members who served on active duty or resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between Jan. 1, 1957 and Dec. 31, 1987 may be eligible for medical care through VA for 15 health conditions:
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Veterans already enrolled in VA health care, contact your local VA health care facility to receive care under the new law. Those not already enrolled should call 1-877-222-8387 for assistance.
Family members will receive care after Congress appropriates funds and VA publishes regulations.
For more info please visit the VA’s site.
*This will also be permanently attached to our website for further access.
In the spirit of camaraderie, we will be getting together at West Seattle Bowl to knock over a few pins and knock a few back. This is a good chance to hang out and get to know your comrades a little bit better.
Hope to see you there.
Regards,
Commander Sullivan
I just want to remind everyone that this Tuesday is our monthly meeting. I will be going over the notes from the District meeting, the West Seattle Garage Sale, new topics for the scholarship programs, and nominations begin for Post Officers.
Hope to see you there.
Commander Sullivan
Each year the VFW National, State, District and each Post present an education scholarship. For grades 9-12th it is called Voice of Democracy, for grades 6-8th it is called Patriots Pen and special only to the State of Washington is the Youth Essay for grades 3rd-5th. Any student is allowed to enter and submissions must be sent to there local post. The deadline for entry is 11/1/13.
Themes for 2013-14
Voice of Democracy “Why I’m Optimistic About our Nation’s Future.”
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $50
3rd Place – $25
State level prizes range from $400 – $1,200
National level prizes range from $1,000 – $30,000
Patriots Pen “What Patriotism Means to Me.”
1st Place – $75
2nd Place – $40
3rd Place – $20
State level prizes range from $50 – $700
National level prizes range from $500 – $5,000
Youth Essay* “My American Hero Is…”
1st Place – $50
2nd Place – $25
3rd Place – $15
State level prizes range from $50 – $100
*This is a State of Washington program only not National (yet)
If you live in the West Seattle area and would like to submit an essay and have a question please email us at any of these emails. post2713@vfw.com, vfw2713@yahoo.com, vfwpost2713@gmail.com
As some of you may know we teamed up with the district to participate in the Seattle U Veterans Night that is supporting the Wounded Warriors.
We will be setting up around 2:30 PM. My understanding is youth and adult Military teams are going to be playing 3p-5p prior to the Seattle U game that begins at 7 PM.
I think this is a great opportunity to do something in the Seattle area for veterans.
Please let me know if you want to attend. Tickets are limited.
Commander Sullivan
(Update)
Our District 2 Commander Linda Fairbanks and Ray Fairbanks, Post Adjutant (along with many other titles) participated at this great event. They told me that they were able to recruit some new members and meet some great veterans.
VFW Post 2713 | Farwell-Roosevelt 