Commander Charles Williams
Be sure to pass the word about this great opportunity.
Missouri sponsors two cottages at the National Home. We have an annual trip scheduled in October and sponsor the Halloween Party for the children.
The National Home has published it's 2022-23 Fund Raising Program. Please give what you can. Missouri currently sponsors 2 cottages at the Home.
If you know a Disabled Veteran who is interested in becoming a youth or High School Softball/Baseball umpire, or one that already is and would like to get better, please share this with them:
Registration for the 2024 Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy (WWUA) will open on February 1st, 2024, and the clinic will be held in Carlisle, PA June 7-17. There is no cost to the Veteran and all equipment needed to become a successful umpire will be provided for free. WWUA is a 10-day umpire training clinic taught by top MLB and NCAA umpires with years of experience at a high level. Also, MSHSAA waives registration fees for Veterans their first year under the "Trade your stripes” program: https://www.mshsaa.org/cmspages/Become-an-Official.aspx
DEPARTMENT FOOD PANTRY
The Department hosts the Mid-Mo Military Family Pantry at our Department Headquarters, 3401 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO. The Pantry is open on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. However, if a veteran or his family is in immediate need, they can call the Department office at 573-636-8761 for assistance. We will do accept cold food donations.
POW/MIA Program
The POW/MIA Chairman, Joe Cerchi, would like those posts whose Auxiliary goes "above and beyond" in their support of VFW POW/MIA Programs to send an email to him outlining what makes them special so that their efforts may be recognized.
A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher
Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam. He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years. He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country". The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.
There is a new cartoon everyday.
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