As we're nearing the end of the Membership year, and as we approach the finish line we want to see all of our Posts doing their best to increase our membership totals. It's time to give it all we've got!
First in a series of worthy News articles for Overseas Veterans
In James’ honor, we are sponsoring an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree. This is valid until 1 June 2021!!
In order to assist in your membership recruiting efforts during these extraordinary times, DPA Cdr Stein is announcing effective immediately and for the remainder of this term the Department will contribute $100 to your post for all new Life Members added to your rolls. We expect the Post to match the $100 DPA contribution; thereby making the Life Membership very affordable by reducing the cost by a total of $200. Expires 30 June 2021
DPA Convention to be Virtual per DPA Cdr Stein who has informed us that despite our best efforts, including looking at alternate sites, we must cancel our in-person DPA convention scheduled for Pattaya Beach on 27 June. Instead, we will be conducting a virtual convention. The virtual convention will be on 19 June @ 0830 Thailand time. We will be using the Zoom platform, a link will be provided by PDC and current Adjutant Shawn Watson during the next month or so. We expect the convention to last approximately two hours. We will have reports by Council members and a few committee chairmen, but not the typical number of reports. Please provide a written copy of your report to ADJ Watson whether presented at the convention or not. We will notify the committee chairman who will be presenting oral reports.
District 5 Upcoming Events schedule is available for review via this website. Future event links will be provided as events get reviewed and finalized. A link is provided below to prompt you to the website location. Adminstrative Due Dates can be accessed via Members only!!
OUR MISSION: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. OUR VISION: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
"In Flanders Fields the Poppies Blow..." Theses are the opening words of Col. John McCrae's immortal poem dedicated to the memory of the men and women that served, fought and died in France during World War I, the poppies of which he wrote has become the true symbol of all those who have given their lives in our nations wars.
Community Service is a vital program for our VFW Posts within District V!!
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Congratulations to Term 2021-2022 elected/re-elected officers of District V, the results as of 1 May 2021: Commander Randy Riggs; Senior Vice Commander William "Chappie" Chapman; Junior Vice Commander Harold "Hal" Hart; Quartermaster Manny Guarnuccio; Chaplain Edward "Ed" Sostack; Trustee 3 Year David L. Borchers; Trustee 2 Year Donald "Don" Delomba; Trustee 1 Year Dan Morgan --Again, Congratulations to the elected officers!!
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