Commander's Report - Charles Denmead

Hello AMVETS Family! Welcome to the month of Valentines! This is a short but busy month.

We start off with a Family Meeting on Saturday February 5th in Natick from 1 - 4. Every one is encouraged to bring a dish or snack and we will discus whatever we want. Let me thank all the participants in Januarys meeting in Fall River. We didn’t get the numbers we would have liked but look forward on building as we go.

This month we have our Special Olympics Passion Plunge in Natick. It is an event you don’t want to miss. If you can’t make it there be sure to sponsor a participant.

The following weekend we are honored to be hosting the District 1 meeting in Sturbridge. If you haven’t yet attended a District meeting this is the perfect opportunity to see how it operates.



If you have any questions, suggestions or comments please give me a call. My phone number is 508-324-1399. Cell 508-922-6721. Email- cdenmead@comcast.net



  1st Vice COMMANDER – CHARLES STUDEBAKER

    FIRST VICE  COMMANDER – CHARLES  STUDEBAKER
            We only have 14 Posts at 100 percent renewal at this time. The total renewal for the Department at this time is 99 %. All Post First Vice commanders  need to contact those who have not sent in there renewal yet. Lets reach that 100 % for the Department this year.  All paper work has been sent to National  for the new Post in North Dighton. I am expecting to receive their charter sometime next week. Also the paper work for the new Post in Westminster has been completed and is on its way to National  I will be away on vacation for two weeks  from  Feb. 19th until March 4th.





 2nd Vice Commander's Report-Phil Futardo

 

 

Monthly Report March

I Hope this Repot Finds you and yours all In the very best of Health………… Special Olympics: I Would like to Thank All The Committee Members and those that helped

The Staff of Post 79 Natick the Plungers all those That Made this event a a success

Leon Proctor Job Well Done. Special Olympics Meeting March 1 st 7 Pm Natick Post..

Scholarship Meeting : March 7 Randolph 7 PM

Americanism Meeting : April 18 2012 & PM @ Haverhill Post 147 : The Judging for Americanism Entries..

Program Reporting : Please submit your Reports to National So The Dept. Can get

Credit For them..

Blood Drive Remember To Notify Me if You Have a Blood Drive.


Rotc Awards : If You Are interested in Attending This Event Please do So Watch for Times and Dates Regarding Rotc Awards..





 
  
3rd Vice Commander's Report- Jim Peacey


Good Day AMVETS,
As we continue to deal with this wicked winter season, wicked good that is, I would like congratulate to plungers who braved to icy waters in Natick.  I watched and enjoyed the day with those water warriors as I myself stayed dry and comfy.  Those that dared did a fantastic job raising the sprits of those who watched and some good old cold hard cash for a great cause.  Again, congratulations and a heart felt Thank you for a job well done. 
I was able to attend a few events since I last reported, including the District 1 NEC in Sturbridge.  It was good to talk to and learn what the other states around us are doing for their hospitalized and to see that we are on track with them doing what we do best.  Keep up the good work and remember to fill out your reports and submit them so that we can give credit to those who do and get credit from national showing what we accomplish.  I also still need the list of volunteers from the VAVS reps for your respective areas. 
I will also be working with the Commander with trying to get more Riders Chapters up and running.  The paperwork for the second chapter has been submitted and a third is in the works.  Let us all work together to help make this a banner year for all aspects of AMVETS.
Hope to see you in Natick at the next SEC.
Jim Peacey



NEC Report-Al Temple

 

 

 

 

 

Al Temple,  National Executive Committeeman
Good day my fellow and sister AMVETS.   By this time you should have the District One meeting, Spring NEC and the National Convention information tucked away some where.  If not, shame on you.  Leon and I have been swamping you with the information.  Just in case,  the Spring NEC is March 14th to the 18th.  For rooms call 703 478 2900.  $109.00 plus tax, cut-off date is Feb. 22, 2012.   The Concierge package is sold out.  If you have not purchased tickets for the Silver Helmets Awards Banquet from NEC Woman, Bev Studebaker, you are too late.  The form for tickets is on the AMVETS Web page- AMVETS.ORG.  Deadline for ordering tickets is 4pm Friday the 2nd of March.  You can fax the form to:  301 459 7924.  Ticket pick up is Friday, March 16 from 10 to 5pm or Sat. from 8 to 12pm.  Bev will pick up the tickets that she ordered, all others, you have to pick up your own tickets.  $50.00 per person for the Banquet.  The complete agenda is on the National Web site.  The meetings and registration don't start until Friday morning, the 16th.  I'd like to SUGGEST that you attend the meetings.  Much information is offered.  Any questions please look at my full report for the January SEC. or call me at 978 568 8492.  
     The National Convention:   August 4th to the 11th, 2012.  Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front, 100 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, Florida.  Reservations:  1 866 536 8477  by Sunday, July 2nd.   As voted on at the Fall NEC,Delegate  Pre registration is $45.00 if received 30 days prior to Convention.  After that the fee is $55.00 per delegate.  Posts must be charted by May 1st of each year to be able to vote,  their respective Post or Dept. must be revalidated,   delegates must complete the Registration Form, present a valid membership card and a government-issued, photo identification card.  Members who have transferred from one Post to another must be a member of the new Post for 6 months prior to the Convention to qualify as a delegate or alternate.  My report as presented at the Jan. SEC has other information.
     Once again,  all the information in regards to the NEC or the National Convention can be found on the National Web site.  Click on "EVENTS".    More information to follow at a later date.   Questions?   Please give me a call.       Thanks,     your NEC ,   Al Temple


 

Alt NEC Report- Leon Proctor

 The next National District One Meeting will be in February 17, 18, and 19, 2012 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge Ma
Rate is $88.00 +tax per night Reservation number is 1-800-582-3232 or 1-508-347-7393 Mention AMVETS. Cutoff date is February 10, 2012
Roundtable on Saturday February 18, 2012 at 2P.M.  Regular meeting on Sunday February 19, 2012 at 10 A.M. There will be a Meal on Saturday evening at 6:00 P.M. The cost of the meal is $20.00 per person. Please contact Jim Blake at 278 Church St in Ware MA 01082 or call him at (h) 1-413-967-7327 or © 1-978-257-0831. You can also e-mail him at sadie_bee@yahoo.com.
The meal will consist of Sliced Fresh fruit with raspberry Coulis, Tossed Seasonal Greens with Garden Vegetables and House Dressing, accompanied by Rolls and Butter, Prime Rib of Beef with a Thyme-Merlot Au Jus or a Chefs Selection Vegetarian Meal, Baked Potato, Green Bean Amandine, accompanied by Strawberry Shortcake, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee with a Selection of Teas.
The hospitality room will be in room 124 opening on Friday evening

Commander this is my report.

Leon Proctor



 

Chaplain- Robert O'Connell

Chaplain’s Report:
Commander Denmead, Fellow Officers and AMVETS family.

  I am blessed so far this month with being able to attend the Brockton V.A. dinner and the Passion Plunge for Special Olympics both at Post #79. Donations are still being accepted on or before March 1st. It would be “God Luvin” if we could hit above the seven grand mark!.  I  attended the national district one  meetings in Sturbridge to support our department and see what it’s all about . FANTASTIC TIME. What a great bunch of guys and dolls!!! I’m so blessed to have a great bunch of teachers and coaches. Even though my first name is Robert, I’m still a bit of a knuckle head when it comes to parliamentary law. As sure as there is a God, I have faith! all of you will help pull me through!. As a way to better sever our veterans in hospitals our State Commander Denmead has ordered a state wide clover drive. This is a product of his mission statement  “community and unity” filtered through our monthly family meetings. The three target sites are Fall river, Chicopee and Framingham. It would be great if we could add  North Shore and Cape Cod sites as well. I’m working with Al Temple on trying to secure our Temple St. Stop & Shop in Framingham as our ground zero for Sat. & Sun. Feb. 26th & 27th Please contact State Commander D or 2nd Vice Furtato for the Fall river area and 3rd Vice Peacey or Madam President Peacey for the Chicopee area. C’mon guys and dolls!… lets light up this state with white clovers!!! More info to follow Via the one… the only… Leon “web master” Proctor!. I will be meeting with Comm. D during the Feb. 22nd Convention Corp. meeting at Post #79 Natick to acquire the clovers. Dates, times and location info TBA.  The Commander really wants to move on this so lets get it done!
I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming Commander’s Testimonial and the March SEC. 

 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
 
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 2:2,3

  For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King; he will save us.
Isaiah 33:22

 
On behalf of myself
And Chaplain Sheehan
God Bless all of you.
God  Bless the AMVETS
Chaplain O’Connell
I can be reached at 508-308-2251 or tilemasters@hotmail.com
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Provost Marshall- Don McLean

Greetings to the AMVET family
I thank all who participated in the passion plunge. Great time

Upcoming events:

3/24/12  Commanders Testimonial at
               Post 79 Natick.
               Deputy Provosts please be
               there by 4:15 pm in uniform
               so we can set up. Call me if        
               problems

3/25/12   SEC at post 79.  Pictures.
               Deputy Provosts , please be
               on hand by 9:00 am

Thank you



JA's Report   Raymond "Sonny" O'Reilly

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  Honors and Awards Report-Tom Davitt

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 Convention Corp Report-Jim Johnson

 
Hello Amvet Family,
 
ALERT CHANGES:The S.E.C in March will be Sunday March 25th in Natick,also a change in time for pictures will be 11:00am. Please be on time and have your people ready, pass the information on.  Thanks
 
Hotel: I attended the state district 1 meetings at the Sturbridge Host Hotel and had a meeting with the hotel reservations. I've asked many times if you would call on your room, whether new or preregistrations with the hotel, come on Amvets family it's not being done.  It doesn't cost you upfront money and you can always cancel 24 hrs prior. Hotel rate is $88.00 plus tax per night.  The telephone number is 508-347-7393 and mention "Amvets" and ask for Catherine.  The committee is working hard for you and we need your cooperation.
 
Convention Book: The ad's and post's are in slow, again we need your help before you know it, the convention will be here.  Send checks to Chairperson: Jim Blake,278 Church St, Ware,MA 01082.  His number is 413 967-7327.  Make checks payable to Amvets Convention Corp.  The cut off date is March 25th 2012 so we can get a good book done.
 
Reminder: Fri and Sat. Night: Tickets will be on sale at the March S.E,C. for $25.00, there after will be $30.00.  Friday Chairperson: Ken Mongomery, telephone #508 735-4953.or  Hank Baggs 508 655-6639.
Saturday Chairperson: Dick Burnell, telephone #978 373-3216 or Gary Marchand, telephone# 603 328-2005
 
Thank you,
Jim Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 USO Report-Al Temple

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    Web Site Report-Leon Proctor

    The website is doing  great. The beginning of the year looks real good with 14,273 hits just for the first 24 days of the month.. People have really been doing a lot of reading on the site with 6,646 pages read.
    The information has been coming in at a steady pace so there is always something new on the site.
    I am glad to see more Post are starting to use the site to post their events and their meetings. It is always good to see another Post using the site to get their information out to everyone. The Officers reports are also on the web so if you miss an SEC Meeting you can get the reports online.
    A lot of the forms that you use are also on the web site along with the applications for the Department Scholarships.
    I have been getting some information from Harry Neal, the National Membership Director, containg information on membership. Take a look at this information and it may give some ideas on how to recruit new members and retain your current members.
    Beryl Love the National Program Director has been sending me the Program Blast from the national headquarters and it always ends up online so take a peek at that too.
    I want to thank everyone for sending me information and ask you to keep up the good work, I try to get as much on the site as I can,ssme stuff I send out through my personal e-mail as it may be to political to send out through the website after all we are supposed to be apolitical and not take sides.


    Commander this is my report
    Leon Proctor

     Oral History- Greg Arabian

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    District 5 - Fred Prindle

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    Chelsea Soldiers Home -Tom Glenn

     

    Commander Denmead, fellow AMVETS,
     
    AMVETS continues the "Mission" of seeing that our Veterans' are well cared for at Chelsea Soldier's Home; monthly bingo parties and weekly "coffees" are on-going.  Valentine's day we held a great party for the veterans' with joint sponsorship of AMVETS Post 32 and the Post 32 Ladies Auxiliary, also contributing was the MA Department of AMVETS, Service Foundation with their financial aid.  We serviced some 65 clients along with family and friends, many gifts were presented, including "T-shirts," valentine cards and other items.  The veterans' and their families were very pleased and thankful; I was informed that when the clients know it is an AMVETS sponsored affair the turn-out is always large, as they know it will be a good time. On Thursday, 3/1/12, we will sponsor and off-station luncheon at the Continental Restaurant, 11:30 AM, located on Rte. 1 in Saugus, MA. 
     
    Mr. Commander, this concludes my report.
     
    Thomas A. Glenn,
    VAVS Rep. Chelsea Soldier's Home