Fm QM Dan
We are sad to inform everyone that our Junior Vice Commander, David VanAken is back in the LBVAMC once again. So if you have the time please stop by and visit with him and his family. Dave is in Pod X (Hospice section), Room #23, Bed #45.
If you stop by to visit David and he's sleeping, please leave your card or a note for him. David and his family really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and visiting him.
We normally don't publish a December newsletter do to the fact the Post doesn't have a meet that month. However, we have gather the following information that may be useful or of interest to our Vets and Supporters. Any help you can provide gathering Vet related news we'd be glade to use. Please send any Veteran related news/info to our webmaseter / editor, The Gunny for review. Thank you for your support...
TROOP SUPPORT:
Fm Jerry Lingern:
We have invited Rex Jennings from the Long Beach VA Medical Center to discuss one of their new program called; Hospital Emergency Fund. Helping indigent Vet's to recover from Alcohol &/or Drug problems. Jim Bradford will also be present to review the latest progress with the Gardens & what they have accomplished this past year. I think we should allow about 25 or 30 minutes total. We will try to do this program during the Social Hour Period at this months meeting on the 27th. I'll re-contact them soon to remind them of their commitment's.
You Can Check the Block on CA Tax Form..."With the stroke of a pen on state tax forms, California Soldiers and residents now have the opportunity to support Army Reserve families in financial need. They can do so through contributing to the California Military Family Relief Fund, an option on state tax form 540, box 61. The AB 3016 legislative bill just signed into law, modified the fund, which previously allowed contributions just for National Guard families. Now state residents can contribute to the fund to help families of Army Reserve and Reservists from all other military branches as well. Eligibility for the benefits is confined to financially strapped families of service members who are deployed. The families would receive grants that do not have to be repaid. "This is huge. This will help Soldier families in need," said Maj. Gen. Bruce A. Casella, commander of the 63rd Regional Readiness Command and 63rd Regional Support Command. "Sometimes they can't pay their mortgage, their utilities or their medical bills." Casella described the fund as a short-term measure that "will help families stay afloat." He was a backer of the bill while it was in the state legislature. Families must show documentation of clear financial distress. And if they need assistance, they can be eligible for sums such as $3,000, $5,000 or $10,000, Casella said. The fund must have at least $250,000 per year donated to remain on the tax form, he said."
John D. Wagner
GS-11 FTS Public Affairs Officer 63rd RRC PAO
U.S. Army Reserve Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 795-2356
(562) 343-3349(c)
Just getting Old: Sorry I failed to put this in last months newsletter. To all our members and supporters, follow this link to read A Thank Your From ASYMCA at Camp Pendleton
The Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA was chartered in 1942. Their mission is to enhance the lives of military personnel and their family members by offering programs and services which strengthen families and focuses on the junior enlisted. Camp Pendleton has a resident population of 67,000 with 45,000 active duty military personnel with 14,000 dependent family members, and 8,000 civilian employees. Approximately 34,654 unduplicated individuals were served by the Camp Pendleton branch in 2007
Last year the branch experienced its largest Christmas program serving 1,555 military families that were identified by their command as being a family that could use a little something extra for the holiday season. This year their Christmas program is in desperate need of support. Presently they have over 1,100 junior enlisted military families signed up and sponsors for less than half so any help you can provide will be most welcome. Again, if you can help out some way please contact George Brown III (760) 385-4921or Dawn Baker at the Armed Forces YMCA, Box 55028 Bldg. 16144, Camp Pendleton, CA. 92055-5028.
Last Month : The Post gave $200 for Money Chits for the patients at the Long Beach VA Medical Center and purchased 40, $10 phone cards for one of our National Guard Units curentlly deployed Kuwait, and Iraq.
Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station (SBNWS) Navy Troop Support: Last month we gave $750 to the SBNWS Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund for the Sailors stationed at the Weapons Station..
 |
 |
The Marines at the SBNWS were not forgotten; we were able to give the Corpsmen who are on the advance party for "November Battery" 10 Phone Cards. The Marines requested we wait until the "November Battery" formed next year to present the unit with the $400 we had intended on presenting this month. So, next year we will coordinate with their Sgt. Major for the presentation.
FMF Corpsmen and Marines
 |
 |
 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars
Important Albertsons Community Partners
Action Item
You Must Relink Your Card To Keep Our Program
Successful!
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, we have been earning much needed funding through the Albertsons Community Partners Program. We need your help to continue earning funds.
Even if you have linked your Preferred Savings Card to our organization in the past, you need to re-link your card number in order for us to continue earning funds. Link (or re-link) your Albertsons Preferred Savings card to our organization now at:
All you need is your Preferred Savings Card Number and our Organization ID. It will only take a minute and will help us greatly.
If you do not know your Preferred Savings Card Number, please call: (877) 932-7948.
Our Ouganization ID# is: 49000126981
You must relink your card at the website above by February 28, 2009 in order to keep earning funds for our organization.
Please pass this notice around to your friends, relatives, co-workers and neighbors so they can link their cards for us as well.
If you do not have a Preferred Savings card, you can get one at any Albertsons or online at Albertsons.com.
Every time you shop at A/bertsons and scan your linked Preferred Savings Card, we will earn back up to 4% of your shopping dollars!
| Position | Company | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman - Aircraft, Ships, Space, Software, Product Supprt and more | Northrop Grumman Corporation | Various Locations |
| Machinist | Kappa Graphics | Wilkes Barre, PA |
| Maintenance Engineer | Jones Lang LaSalle | St. Louis, MO |
| Event Marketing Representative | Gold Line Promotions | Boston, MA |
| Assistant Manager | The Sterling Group | Osceola, IN |
| PC Support Analyst | Jack In The Box | San Diego, CA |
NEW LAW AUTHORIZES VETERANS' SALUTES DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM Washington, Oct. 30, 2008 - Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation's flag."
The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year's provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.
Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag while wearing their organization's official head-gear.
The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14.
The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
DoD May Raise Co-Pay for Some Medications Week of November 10, 2008 The Department of Defense (DoD) pharmacy panel proposed moving certain blood glucose test strips and overactive bladder medication to a $22 co-pay from the current $9 copay. DoD will notify all beneficiaries currently taking the medications of the increase so alternative medications can be considered. For more information, contact TRICARE.
Links to remember:
Learn more about VA Health Care.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website
| Volunteer Projects Category | Number of Projects | Number of Members | Hours Involved | Dollars Spent | Miles Driven | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americanism/Flag | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Chamber of Commerce | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Community Service | 104 | 2 | 93 | 136 | ||
| Safety | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Jim Mueller | |
| Fund Raisers | ||||||
| Hospital- Visits-Donations | 25 | 5 | 20 | 170 | Visiting Dave Van Aken | |
| Memorial Services | 1 | 15 | 45 | 45 | Veterans Day Ceremony | |
| Civil Disaster | ||||||
| Assist Homebound | ||||||
| Parades | 1 | 8 | 24 | Seal Beach Holiday Parade | ||
| Publicity - Promotions | 4 | 3 | 75 | Monthly Post Newsletter- Hardcopy, Email & Web based. ( J. Mueller, R. Carpenter, D. Schmaltz) Post Website - Dan Schmaltz | ||
| Boy & Girl Scouts - YMCA | 2 | 1 | 4 | $500.00 | 12 | $500 fm Jim Mueller to YMCA |
| VOD & Youth Essay | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Meetings | 3 | 42 | 126 | |||
| Funerals | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | J. Mueller, Dan Schmaltz | |
| Other - | ||||||
| Navy League | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | ||
| Volunteer JFTC Service Center | 24 | 1 | 72 | 300 | Jim Mueller | |
| Young Marines | ||||||
| LB VAMC Volunteer | 78 | 3 | 283 | 850 | Patient Escorts/Shuttle Driver | |
| Donations: | ||||||
| Nat. Veterans Foundation | $17.00 | Dan Schmaltz | ||||
| Vietnam War Memorial | $20.00 | Dan Schmaltz | ||||
| Member Donation to Post for Troops Support | 1 | 1 | $500.00 | Jim Mueller, Bob Coronado, and The Lambach Family | ||
| Totals | 254.0 | 88 | 761.0 | $1,037.00 | 1,549 |
Minutes of Jan 27, 2009 Meeting
Wayne Cunningham, Adjutant
POST MEETING opened at 7:20 P.M. by Actg Commander Jim Crowley in Bldg #6 after an impressive social hour presentation by future Eagle Scout Alex Krochman. Commander Bill and Dist Chairman Cuciti introduced Alex and noted that he needed a sponsor to pay his Airline expenses to PA for a Feb Scout function. Our post voted approval of this $250 expense and the Ladies Aux voted to share ½ of this cost.
Jim Crowley received an update on Comrade Dave Van Aken from Service Officer Dan and many other members who report that Dave is doing well enough to be going home soon and is in all of our prayers.
QM Dan Schmaltz distributed a 12-31-08 computerized financial report showing an opening balance of $14,326, Receipts: $613, Disbursements: $2,060. Balance: $12,879. Post voted approval for $449.50 check to SB American Legion #857 to share cost of NG picnic and $87.75 for Veterans Day Signs. Approval was also given for dues refund of $240 to Robert Soto. Commander Bill tabled the purchase of Poker Chips until next meeting. QM Dan scheduled next post audit for Jan 29, 2009.
Jim Crowley requested R. Coronado make arrangements for our next quarterly post breakfast. Place and time will announced at next meeting.
Jim Crowley suggested that Commander Bill forward future paper work to Adjutant Wayne so they may be shared with other post members.
Post Newsletter changes with QM Dan preparing On Line Version and Jim Mueller, Rod Carpenter and wife handling the mailed version appears to be working well. Members voiced their appreciation for their efforts and the resultant savings to our post. It was suggested we include Veterans Benefit articles when fillers are needed.
Jim Mueller, Paul Lambach and J. Lingren commented on the computerized Green Bay LCD that has been docked in LB and encouraged all to participate in the future.
Jim Crowley encouraged all to become more involved with the SB Chamber of Commerce since our post is a member and our city is so supportive of veterans. Jim also noted that community events should be included in member activity reports and turned in ASAP.
R. Coronado won the 50/50 drawing and donated his winnings to the post.
Next regular meeting is Tues Feb 24, 2009 at the Naval Weapons Station. (6:00 PM Social, 7:00 PM Meeting) Refreshments to be furnished by the Auxiliary and Jim Mueller.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4048
No Meeting This Month
We hope you're all in good health. Have a wonderful season of caring. Stay well! We miss those who have been ill. Next meeting will be in January 27, 2009 Social hour 6:00pm Meeting 7:00pm
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
