Commander Richard DePontee
A Veteran Service Officer (VSO) helps veterans, and their families navigate the complex process of applying for benefits and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They assist with filing claims for disability compensation, pensions, healthcare, education benefits, and other services. VSOs also help veterans gather necessary documentation, ensure claims are properly submitted, and guide them through appeals if their claims are denied. VSO's act as advocates, making sure veterans get the benefits they are entitled to.
Charity Golf Tournament - Benefiting the VFW National Home. Download the flyer for more information.
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 2023-24 Fund Raising Program. Please give what you can. Missouri currently sponsors 2 cottages at the Home.
Get your tickets now to win one of 2 Louisville Slugger Bats. Bats will be at the C of A Winter Convention and the drawing will be in June at the State Convention.
Hot off the press! This is a MissourTeam, Please share this message far and wide. This year, I am soliciting for NEW volunteer judges at National Convention to be judges for the Buddy Poppy display contest. Those that are able and willing to assist need to fill out the questionnaire then we will select and notify the new judges.
Requirements prior to filling out
Must be attending the National Convention
Must be VFW and/or Auxiliary
Must understand there is no Compensation
Fill out by July 1
Must fulfill their duties at prescribed time and show up to judge on Monday 12pm-330pm
*We will provide the judging materials in advance.
*The panel of judges will receive a gift for their time after judging cards have been turned in. i Incentive and will run concurrently with any National Incentive should Commander-in-Chief choose to do one.
Lynn W. Rolf III
Programs Director
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
406 W 34th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
o:816.968.1116 C: 913.290.1754
Editorial from the Webmasters
The Department of Missouri Website is a living document dedicated to Missouri Veterans. The site is for the dissemination of news, information and ideas to the membership. With that said, we are asking members to share their activities and stories with us to pass along. We are wanting committee chairpersons to share what they are doing on a more regular basis. Receiving updates quarterly at the COA convention is fine, but it does not reflect current activities. We would like to publish a Newsletter at least Monthly to keep the membership in tune with the latest happenings. In addition, we know that several members were taking pictures at the COA. We would love to have you share them with us to post on the Department Gallery. All you need to do is email them to us with a description and we will do the rest.
Become an active participant in the Department Website. This is your chance to participate.
Randy Craig – Webmaster Ken Allison – Assistant WebmasterCurrent Department Planning Calendar
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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.
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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