Since our charter in , our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.
To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Stafford community. Join our Post as a Booster or sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.
Post 290's Mike Robinson Receives the 2012 Florence D. Helms Award
On April 19th, Post 290's Mike Robinson was presented with the 2012 Florence D. Helms Award by the Stafford County Parks and Recreation Commission. Mike's outstanding contributions to the youth of Stafford County through his involvement with the Venture Crew, Junior Law Cadet, and Boys State programs were noted during the presentation.
The Florence Helms Award honors Florence Helms, a nurse who was instrumental in establishing a volunteer program of medical examinations by doctors for sports programs in the area and was also active in the early years of growth and development of the Stafford Department of Parks and Recreation. The award is given to individuals and groups who have made outstanding voluntary contributions in the areas of recreation, education, guidance, health, or other fields in which their service contributed to the character development of the youth of Stafford.
Congratulations, Mike, on this prestigious award. We are proud of your accomplishment.
BINGO Manager Update: As you are aware, Ron Alstaetter has announced that he will be stepping down as the BINGO manager in June. We are pleased to announce that Keith Angle has volunteered to take on this important task which will enable us to continue to support all of the activities as we have in the past. Thank you, Keith!
HELP WANTED: Marksmanship Instructors for the Junior Shooters Program: Unfortunately, Captain Roberge will be deploying soon and will be unable to continue as our Primary Marksmanship Instructor. If you are interested in assisting with our program, please contact Sharon Moser at 540-204-0700.
Thank you to the Marines of Weapons Training Battalion for volunteering your time to assist our Jr. Shooters Program!
Additional information on the Jr. Shooters Program can be found at: http://www.americanlegionpost290juniorshooterssportsclub.webs.com/
Upcoming events at Post 290:
May 7th: Scholarship and Medallion Interviews:
Brooke Point - 7:00pm
Colonial Forge - 7:30pm
Mountain View - 8:00pm
North Stafford - 8:30pm
Stafford - 9:00pm
May 12th: 250 Club
May 26th: Memorial Day Flag Placement at Cemetaries
May 27th: Venture Crew Breakfast, 8-11am - All U Can Eat for $5
May 28th: Memorial Day Open House
0900 - Ceremony at the Courthouse
1000 - Honor Guard to Quantico for Wreath Ceremony
1200 - Luncheon at the Post
1930 - Executive Committee Meeting
June 2nd: Installation Dinner
BINGO: Every Wednesday and Friday! $1,000 Jackpot
Club Room: Our Post Club Room is opened from 5pm until 10 pm every Wed and Friday night. On Sat nights ,we are open from 5pm until 10 pm. You should take this opportunity to stop by and check out what’s happening in the Club Room. On Saturday nights we have game night and Wii Bowling. Come on out and have some fun and do a bit of socializing.
Items of Interest:
ANOTHER ASSAULT ON VETERAN'S BENEFITS - TRICARE
Military service organizations are opposing the healthcare changes and say the Pentagon is “means-testing” benefits for service personnel as if they were a social program, and not something earned with 20 or more years of military service.
Retired Navy Capt. Kathryn M. Beasley, of the Military Officers Association of America, said the Military Coalition, 32 military service and veterans groups with an estimated 5 million members, is fighting the proposed healthcare increases, specifically the use of mean-testing for cost increases.“We think it’s absolutely wrong,” Beasley told the Free Beacon. “This is a breach of faith” for both the active duty and retiree communities.
Congressional hearings are set for next month.The Veterans of Foreign Wars on Feb. 23 called on all military personnel and the veterans’ community to block the healthcare increases.“There is no military personnel issue more sacrosanct than pay and benefits,” said Richard L. DeNoyer, head of the 2 million-member VFW. “Any proposal that negatively impacts any quality of life program must be defeated, and that’s why the VFW is asking everyone to join the fight and send a united voice to Congress.”
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE, http://freebeacon.com/trashing-tricare/HELP WANTED: Post 290 is looking for volunteers to serve as members of the Honor Guard. Uniform shirts and trousers are provided. If interested, contact Fred Miller for more information.
S.E.R.V.E. was awarded a $10,000 grantto assist local citizens with obtaining prescription drugs. If you need help in this area, please contact the S.E.R.V.E. office Monday thru Friday for more information by calling 540-288-9603 or emailing us at info@serve-helps.org
Services & Resources Update
Families of the Wounded Fund
Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:49:00 -0600
http://www.familiesofthewoundedfund.org/default.asp
Benefits & Compensation Update
Board of Veteran AppealsTue, 30 Nov 2010 11:14:00 -0600
Reviews benefit claims determinations made by local VA offices and issue decision on appeals. These Law Judges, attorneys experienced in veterans law and in reviewing benefit claims, are the only ones who can issue Board decisions. Staff attorneys, also trained in veterans law, review the facts of each appeal and assist the Board members. Find contact information and general information through this site.
Please give wide distribution -- Warning to All Veterans
| WARNING TO ALL VETERANS | More Info |
| WARNING TO VETERANS Forwarded by Kevin Secor, VSO Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. An organization called Veterans Affairs Services (VAS) is providing benefit and general information on VA and gathering personal information on veterans. This organization is not affiliated with VA in any way. http://www.vaservices.org/us/index.html VAS may be gaining access to military personnel through their close resemblance to the VA name and seal. Our Legal Counsel has requested that we coordinate with DoD to inform military installations, particularly mobilization sites, of this group and their lack of affiliation or endorsement by VA to provide any services. In addition, GC requests that if you have any examples of VAS acts that violate chapter 59 of Title 38 United States Code, such as VAS employees assisting veterans in the preparation and presentation of claims for benefits, please pass any additional information to Mr.Daugherty at the address below. Michael G. Daugherty Staff Attorney Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel (022G2) 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 | |
Also, be wary of television advertisements that offer to "assist" you with your dealings with the Veteran's Administration. Most, if not all, are for-profit organizations that want to stick their hand into your wallet!
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