Please remind all Posts that you MUST be 100%+1 to qualify for All State.
Deadline is April 30, 2008. Entry forms will be mailed to all that qualify.
1. As prescribed by Sec 217 & Sec 221 of the National By-Laws and Manual of
Procedure, Posts having two (2) meetings a month will hold nominations at the first
meeting in April with elections at the next regular meeting in April. While Posts with
only one (1) meeting a month will hold nominations in March and elections in April and
that all members must be notified of such elections.
2.Proof of Eligibility Requirements for Officers: All Posts, Districts and Department should be
reminded of the provisions of Sec. 216(c), 316, 414(c), and 515(d) of the National By-Laws and Manual of
Procedure that officers, elected and appointed, shall not be installed or assume the duties of their office until
such proof of eligibility has been submitted to the respective Adjutant for review.
3. Registration for the VFW National Convention: Posts are urged to complete and mail registration
forms and payment of delegate fees in accordance with the requirements of Sec 222 of the National Constitution
and By-Laws, which mandates each Post to register, in advance, at least one delegate to the VFW National
Convention in Orlando, FL. Delegate fees are $10.00 if paid prior to the Convention and should be sent
directly to the Quartermaster General at National Headquarters.
4. Attention is directed to Sec. 213 of the National By-Laws concerning arrearages of Posts for
National, Department, or District Dues, National Convention registration, poppy money, supply money or other
financial obligations, or failure to have the office of Quartermaster properly bonded in accordance with Section
703 of the National By-Laws, or failure to submit properly completed quarterly Post Trustees Report of Audit or
Post Election Reports. Posts that are delinquent in any of the aforementioned shall be deprived of all representation
in County Council meetings, District, Department and National Conventions.
5. Attention of Post Commanders is directed to Sec. 218, Manual of Procedure, Duty of Trustees.
Trustees Report of Audit must be completed by the Trustees, in detail, at the close of each quarter, one of which
ends March 31st. Commanders are reminded that all funds are to be under the custody and control of the Post
Quartermaster. Persons other than the Post Quartermaster who may handle Post funds, such as club manager, bingo
chairman, or committee chairmen are responsible to the Post Quartermaster to maintain accurate records and
accounts and should be properly bonded. Post Trustees are to ensure that the financial records of these special
funds are also audited in the same manner as the other accounts of the Post Quartermaster.
6. Commanders on all levels should begin organizing their 2008 Memorial Day Buddy Poppy Campaign.
Promotional material was mailed to all Commanders this past July. Every Post is urged to order and distribute
VFW Buddy Poppies.
7. All-State Commanders and Quartermasters. Entry forms for All-State Commanders and Quartermasters
will be mailed to all qualified persons. Posts and Districts must be 100% + 1 in membership, not
including MIPs, by April 30, 2008, in order for the Commanders and/or Quartermasters to be eligible for this award.
The Commander*s Department Leadership Manual, along with the entry form, must arrive at Department Headquarters
not later than close of business on May 11, 2008, to be judged. Post Quartermasters need only submit the entry form
by the same deadline date.
8. Council of Administration meeting will be March 30, 2008 at VFW Post No. 4171, 15625 W 10th,
Golden, 8:00 am sharp. Pre-Council meeting will be March 29 at the Post home 3:00 pm. Inspector Workshop is also
scheduled.
9. State Convention is scheduled for Gunnison, Colorado, June 18 through June 21, 2008. See Page 8 of the
Colorado Veteran for pre-registration, hotels and Convention Book ads.
10. The Department of Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars Loyalty Day Parade will be in Calhan, CO.,
Saturday May 3, 2008 10:00 am. Please contact Jim Crim 719-541-2650 or Rowland Hannon 719-347-2522 for further
information.
11. Applications for the Department State Convention Site for 2009 can be obtained be
contacting State Adj./Qm. Dick Wellensiek, 1400 Carr St., Lakewood, CO. 80214, (303) 421-1630. A check for
$300.00 deposit must accompany the bid application.
BY COMMAND OF:
Donald N. Smith
State Commander
ATTESTED BY:
Richard Wellensiek
State Adjutant
