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Volume 5, Issue 11
March 2014
Commander’s Corner
The National Emergency Fund
The Preamble to the American Legion Constitution sums up
the theme of the National Endowment Fund, “… devotion to
mutual helpfulness.” This phrase is more than just words on
paper; it’s our pledge of support to Legionnaires and their families. Since the early 1920s, The American Legion has been
actively involved in meeting the needs of both the community
and individual Legion Family members in the wake of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires.
The National Emergency Fund was created in 1989 in response to Hurricane Hugo, and has provided more than $8
million in direct financial assistance to American Legion Family members and posts. By providing this emergency funding,
NEF has prevented damaged posts from closing and enabled
American Legion Family members to recover from tragedy.
Here is a brief summary of grants given in the aftermath of recent tragedies:
Tornadoes, Moore, OK May 2013:
Grants: 254, Payouts: $242,050
Superstorm Sandy, NY, NJ and nearby, October 2012:
Grants: 426, Payouts: $428,087
Hurricane Isaac, New England, August 2012:
Grants: 198, Payouts: $170,170
Flooding in Minot, ND, Summer 2011:
Grants: 95, Payouts: $105,910
Torandoes, AL, MO, MS &IN, Spring 2011:
Grants: 43, Payouts: $68,250
Hurricanes Katrina & Rita, Gulf Coast, August-September 2005:
Grants: 2,105, Payouts: $1,705,520
As you can see the NEF helps thousands of our fellow Legion Family members.
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Inside this Issue
Membership
2
Combined Banquet
10
Commander Corner (Cont’d)
2
Calendar of Events
11
Web Site
2
Legion Membership
11
From the National Commander
3
Partnership for Kids
12
Letter to Fox News
4
SAL Membership
National Commanders Banquet
5
NEF Raffle
Service Officers
6
Healing Fields
15
IRS Bulletin
6
Convention Rooms
16
Editorial
7
Upcoming Events
17-23
Firefighters Exam
7
Submission Guidelines
24
Appreciation Day DVC Starks
8
Subscribe
24
Scholarships
8
NALPA
24
Appreciation Day SDVC Towers
9
Facebook
24
12
13&14
MEMBERSHIP TEAM PAGE 2013-2014
DSVC Charles R Towers – Chairman
As I return from an unscheduled medical leave, there are several things that were evident to me during my absence. First
was our Membership Teams. We as a Committee / Team did not miss a beat at any level in achieving our membership goals. Congratulation to all ten districts for achieving the February 12, 85% c/o date. This is what Team Work is all about; District membership teams, getting together with Post membership teams, all with the same interest in mind, 100% membership. Some of the things
that I picked out of 14 February 2014 membership report are as follows. Out of 319 total posts in the Department, 69 Posts missed
the 85% c/o date. That is where the District membership teams should be attacking. We have 70 Posts at 100% which shows that it
is very difficult to reach that goal. Once again I am grateful to the Membership Teams from the Department down to the Post level
for picking up the slack in my absence.
The next Target Date is 90% by11 March 2014; 95 % by 09 April 2014; 100% 14 May 2014.
The following is a list the Posts by District that did not make the 85 % C/O
THEY NEED YOUR HELP
District #1. Post #127- #350 - #446; . District #2 Post #135 - # !72; District #3 Post # 52- #185#207; District #4 Post #119- #163 - #173 - #318 - #323 - #343 - #386 - #398 - #429 - #444; District #5 Post # 48 - #84 - #87 - #90 - #100 - #107 #159 - #213 - #313 - #361- #366 - #410 ; District #6 Post #72 - #75 - #79 - #104 - #106 - #169 #225 - #367 District #7 Post #16- -#17 - #26 - #30 - #67 - #94 - #251 - #296 - #327 - #368 - #369 #399. District #8. Post #122 - #134 - #211 - #240 - #243 - #417; District #9 Post #1 - #20 - #222
- #311 - #464; District #10 Post # 197 - #220 #223 - #226 - #287 -#308 - #387
REMEMBER JUST ASK
Commander’s Corner Continued
Please help me raise the $20,302 the National Commander has challenged us to raise this year. You can donate in several ways:
make a donation and enter my raffle for a two night stay at Mohegan Sun, including dinner for two each night and breakfast each
morning. Tickets are available for the District Ticket Chairperson listed with the flyer in this edition. Or you can make a donation
directly to the Department Office. Please make all checks payable to The American Legion- Department of Massachusetts. Indicate
NEF on the memo line.
All donations are Tax deductible and 100% of your donation will be used to help a Legion Family member or a post that has suffered loss as a result of a natural disaster.
For God and Country,
Billy Chisholm
PS. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so. There is strength in numbers.
New Web Site
Thanks to the great work by Bob Dealmeida we have a new web site up and running. Please take a minute to visit it at
www.masslegion.org. If you see something that does not look right or that you think should be there and it is not please contact
the Web Site Committee Chairman Frank MacDonald at fmacdonald53@verizon.net. Or send a reply thru the website Contact Us
Page (Under the About Us tab).
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Dear Legion Family Members and Friends,
This week, I had the opportunity to represent The American Legion by laying a
wreath outside the tomb of Abraham Lincoln, one of our nation’s greatest presidents. For those who give their time to American Legion programs such as American Legion Baseball , Boys State/Nation, Junior Shooting Sports, oratorical
competitions and more, I’m sure they agree with one of Mr. Lincoln’s memorable
quotes: “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your
years.”
February is Americanism Month, a time to rededicate ourselves to the honoring of
patriotic values, including selfless volunteerism to support our nation’s children
and youth, respect for our flag and promotion of wholesome community service
and activity. Across the nation, posts are now organizing events, setting dates for
competitions and raising funds to conduct their acts of Americanism at the local
level. Already, schedules are getting set and teams are registering for the coming
American Legion Baseball season.
There are innumerable opportunities for Legion Family members to volunteer and
make an impact on our nation’s youth. These include Boys State and Boys Nation, the Oratorical Contest, Junior Shooting Sports and the Junior Law Cadet
program. Those who would simply like to help these programs can easily do so by
making a tax-deductible contribution to American Legion Charities. Every
financial gift directly supports American Legion programs.
February will soon be over but our commitment to America’s young people, and to
patriotism, is everlasting. Please consider joining other Legion Family volunteers
by helping with these programs or by making a donation at
www.legion.org/donate to keep them vibrant and successful.
Dan Dellinger
National Commander
The American Legion
Thank you for what you do every day on behalf of veterans and their families, and
America’s future generations.
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National Commander's Testimonial
Our National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger of Virginia will make his official visit to the Department of Massachusetts. In honor of his visit, your
Department is hosting a Testimonial on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Best
Western Royal Plaza, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752.
We urge ALL Posts, Units, Squadrons and Rider Chapters to make a special
effort to have their members represented at this Testimonial.
A reception will be held at 5:00 PM and dinner will be served at 6:00 PM.
Ticket donations ar3 $35.00 per person and may be purchased from your
District Ticket Chairmen. Please make checks payable to "Dept of MA, AL"
and mark check "Tickets Only". Tables will be set for 8 or 10 people. Ticket
deadline is April 4, 2014.
All room reservations must be made directly through the Best Western Royal Plaza at (508) 460-0700. Room rate is $109.00 plus 11.7% tax. The
American Legion code is American Legion with the date of April 12th. Cutoff date for reservations is March 28, 2014.
On behalf of the Committee, we Thank You for your Co-operation.
Yours in Comradeship,
John P. "Jake" Comer, PNC
Paul A. Morin, PNC
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Questions & Answers from the Department Service Office
1) On average, How long does the VA take in deciding claims?
- The average length of time for the VA making a decision for a “regular” claim is about 8/12 months, and a claim that has been appealed
can take anywhere from 2-4 years on the average depending on the specific type of appeal that was made.
2) What criteria are needed for a successful disability claim?
- Basically there are 3 major criteria points that need to be established in order to have a disability claim granted. The first is to prove that
there was some sort of in-service event that resulted in the disability. The second is to establish a current diagnosis of a chronic condition
that resulted from the in-service event. The last(which sometimes can be the hardest to establish) is called a “medical linkage opinion”.
This is an opinion given by a medical professional that connects the veterans in-service event with their current diagnosed condition. This
medical opinion can be given by a private doctor as well as a VA doctor, and the more opinions/medical evidence the veteran has in their
favor the stronger it will make their claims and the better the outcome will be.
3) Just because I’m a veteran does that mean I automatically receive VA Healthcare?
- No, not every veteran will automatically be eligible or enrolled in VA healthcare. Every veteran applying to be enrolled in the VA
Healthcare System needs to fill out/mail in VA Form 10-10EZ and the VA will make a determination based upon multiple different factors.
4) Can a veteran receive disability benefits for conditions based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune?
- Yes, Veterans can have claims granted for disabilities that were possibly caused by the exposure to the contaminated water. The VA has
established a list of conditions that a veteran maybe eligible to apply for benefits, but just because a veterans specific condition is not notated on this VA list doesn’t mean that they are completely closed off from filing a disability claim. Either way the veteran would want to
contact The American Legion Service Office to find out more information and for help in possibly filing disability claims. Below is the
link to the VA’s webpage on more information about the contaminated water issue at Camp Lejeune. http://www.publichealth.va.gov/
exposures/camp-lejeune/index.asp
5) What conditions have been recently added onto the VA’s list of Presumptive conditions that are caused by Agent Orange exposure?
- In late 2012 the VA, in conjunction with the Institute of Medicine, added 3 new conditions to this list. Even though this happened over a
year ago I still have many veterans, mostly In Country Vietnam Veterans, talk to me and don’t know that this has happened. The most
recent conditions to be added onto the VA’s presumptive list are ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE/CORONARY ARTERY DIEASE/
PARKINSON’S DISEASE.
Again, just because a veterans condition is not on a VA’s list doesn’t mean that their claim will be automatically denied, but if their condition is on list and they prove they were presumptively exposed to Agent Orange then the claim will be automatically granted.
If a veteran has a question on these topics or anything else regarding the VA they should contact Department Service Officer George
Cameron at The American Legion Service Office.
American Legion
JFK Building Room 1500D
Boston, MA 02203
Ph: (617)303-5694
Fax: (617)973-9560
George.cameron@va.gov
IRS Bulletin
Just this week, we learned that the IRS has a new form required for EVERY enterprise with an EIN. That means all corporations,
incorporated and non incorporated posts and tax exempt organizations. Whenever there is a change of address or change in the person in charge, the new person in charge must now file the IRS Form 8822-B. This is a basic form that looks like a “Change of
Address” form. What they really want to know is the NAME of the “RESPONSIBLE PARTY.” This could be the post commander or adjutant or treasurer, or whoever has a level of control over the funds. This form must be filed by MARCH 1, 2014, if you
have not told the IRS the identity of the Responsible Party and then again within 60-days of whenever your Responsible Party
changes.
Click on the following link to access IRS Form 8822-B http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822b.pdf
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Editorial
By PDC John Lenotte
As we start to turn the corner to Spring ( I HOPE !!) members of The American Legion and other veterans service organizations look to arrive in
Washington, D.C. to discuss legislative issues with members of Congress. I will report more on this in next month’s issue.
I am often asked about the role of The American Legion in working with legislators at all levels. First, let me be clear that as an organization, The
American Legion does not endorse any candidate(s) or political party. As an individual, I do have the right to endorse and contribute a candidate
or political party.
The role of The American Legion member includes the following: to propagate an interest in and furthering The American Legion legislative
goals; to serve as a medium for disseminating information to elected lawmakers and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with
elected lawmakers. There are designated members who are the liaison with each member of Congress. In general, Legion members are encouraged to contact their elected officials with any concerns on legislation. This is best done through phone calls or emails.
There are two recent issues that I want to point out. One is the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) which is accused of obstructing the work
of an American Legion team of experts during a recent visit to the Seattle VA Regional Office. Congressman Jeff Miller of Florida has sent a
letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric Shinseki expressing displeasure. Congressman Miller is Chairman of the House Committee on
Veterans Affairs and will assign a committee staff member to accompany Legion teams on future visits. This is a process that has been going on
for a number of years and in the past the VA has welcomed Legion visits. It has been suggested that some officials in the VA are upset with
testimony at a December congressional hearing where Legion staff members pointed out discrepancies in the VA reporting 90 plus per cent accuracy in processing claims. The Legion staff noted that 55 per cent of the claims they reviewed had errors. I will note that Legion Service Officers
are now working on over 700 thousand claims to help with the backlog. I will also note that the Legion works with all veterans whether they are
members of the Legion or not.
The second issue concerns an article written by Ruth Marcus in the February 11, 2014 edition of the Washington Post. Ms. Marcus attacks the
recent budget change giving back the military pension cuts. The American Legion National Commander, Dan Dellinger responded that one needs
to take into consideration the changing of geographic locations every few years which includes: uprooting children from their schools and friends;
the military member being separated from family; and risking life and limb in a combat zone. Can anyone really put a price tag on this? What is
the price of Freedom? Of protecting our citizens in a foreign land? Or the price for someone who made the ultimate sacrifice.
On a local note, I saw what I thought were appalling numbers related to the high school graduation rates. Look at the numbers for Lawrence and
Haverhill. It is no wonder that other nations are overtaking the US on the educational scale. Although our colleges and universities have large
numbers of international students which speaks to the quality of that level of education, what is happening to our own students? Obviously the
general population is accepting this status. I confess to having gone to high school MANY years ago. Dropouts were the exception, not the
norm.
For these issues and many others, we as citizens need to make our voices heard in the ballot box this coming November. Please join me and
VOTE!!!
John Lenotte, Commander, Wilbur M. Comeau Post 4, Haverhill MA; Past Commander, Department of Massachusetts, The American Legion;
contact: JohnLDistrict8@verizon.net
Firefighter Exam
Civil Service has announced the next firefighters exam. The written exam will be on April 26th, 2014. There will be an additional
$50 fee for applications received after March 17th and no applications will be accepted after March 31st.
To apply online please visit www,mass.gov/civilservice
All applications must be submitted online. There are NO paper applications available. Applicants that are eligible for the waiver
will need to follow up on their online application with supporting documentations. We will host drop in help sessions on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from noon until 4 pm for anyone that needs assistance or access to a computer.
Applicants will apply for both the written and the ELPAT at the same time. Follow-up instructions will then be e-mailed with instructions to self schedule the ELPAT.
Please feel free to forward this info to anyone that may be interested in becoming a Boston Firefighter. The recruiting team can be
reached at 617-343-3024.
We will host a series of Open Houses, drop in office hours and information sessions. A full calender is available on our website atwww.cityofboston.gov/fire
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APPRECIATION DAY
Kenny Starks
Candidate for Re-election for Department Vice Commander
“Preparing for the Future”
March 15, 2014
Jamaica Plains Post 76
280 South Street
Jamaica Plains, MA 02130
(Additional parking across the street)
Donation $25.00 per person, Tables $250.00
Please make checks payable to Kenneth Starks Campaign and return to:
Charlene Starks
13 St, John Ave,
Norwood, MA 02062
Department of Massachusetts Scholarships By Chairman Milton K. Lashus
The American Legion Department of Massachusetts may grant ten $1,000.00 and ten $500.00 scholarships to be used towards
the expenses of education of the child/grandchild, whose parent or grandparent is a current member in good standing of an
American Legion Post within the Department of Massachusetts.
Applications shall be filed on or before April 1, with the Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Room 546-2, State
House, Boston, MA 02133.
The scholarship shall be for the next school year only and limited to incoming freshmen. The scholarship committee will make
its’ selection prior to June 1st.
Scholarship payments shall be made directly to the recipient of the scholarship in two equal payments. Payments shall be made
at the beginning of each semester and will be withheld if the students fails to remaining good standing. In event of termination
during the school year payments must be returned to Department of Massachusetts, The American Legion.
The $1,000.00 Scholarships shall be known as:
1. Frank R. Kelley Scholarship
2. Robert (Sam) Murphy Scholarship
3. H.P. Redden Scholarship
4. Mayer/Murphy/Nee Scholarship
5. Joseph H. Ellinwood (Nursing Only) Scholarship
6. Grace Fuller Olson Scholarship
7. Past Department Commanders Scholarship
8. Daniel J. Doherty Scholarship PNC
9. John P. “Jake” Comer Scholarship PNC
10. Paul A. Moran Scholarship PNC
Contact your local Post for application or contact The American Legion Department of Massachusetts at (617) 727-2966 or
email masslegion@verizon.net
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You are cordially
invited to attend the
Appreciation Day
For Department SR. Vice Commander
Charles (Charlie) Towers
Leading Candidate for
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
2014/2015
SATURDAY APRIL 19TH 2014 AT DEDHAM POST #18
155 EASTERN AVE. DEDHAM, MA 02026
TICKETS ARE $30.00 EACH
COCKTAILS 1PM, FAMILY STYLE DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 2PM.
PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 9TH2014 TO TREASURER FRED WHITE
104 EDWARDS STREET, QUINCY MA 02169
617-773-8337
LESS TALK MORE ACTION
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DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
3/6
3/9
3/15
3/15
3/15
3/16
3/16
3/16
3/16
4/11
6:30 PM
2:00 PM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
10:00 AM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
District 1 Meeting
District 5 Meeting
District 4 Meeting
AL Family Bowling Tournament
Appreciation Day - DVC Starks
District 10 Meeting
District 3 Meeting
District 2 Meeting
District 8 Meeting
Children’s Hospital Meat Raffle
2014 Membership Standings as of
2/28/14
Dalton Post 155
Malden Post 69
Leominster Post 151
Union Lanes, Holbrook, MA
Jamaica Plain Post 76
Whitman Post 22
Wilbraham Post 286
Belchertown Post 237
Rockport Post 98
Whitman Squadron 22
Remember 90% Membership Cutoff is March 11th lets get
those card in.
District
Goal
Current
% of Goal
1
BERKSHIRE
1812
1718
94.81%
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FRANKLIN /HAMPSHIRE
HAMPDEN
WORCESTER
MIDDLESEX
NORFOLK
SUFFOLK
ESSEX
BRISTOL
1776
3295
6538
6151
3666
1836
3303
2608
1690
3104
5990
5690
3308
1606
3108
2376
95.16%
94.20%
91.62%
92.51%
90.23%
87.47%
94.10%
91.10%
10
PLY/BARN/NAN/DUKE
4389
4190
95.47%
41
5892
89
4202
217.07%
71.32%
41307
37071
89.75%
297 CAPITOL HILL
462 HEADQUARTERS
TOTAL 319 POSTS
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4th Annual “ Partnership for Kids”
Bowling Tournament
Union Street Lanes, 2125 Union Street, Holbrook, MA 02343
March 15, 2013 - 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Proceeds to Benefit the
“Partnership for Kids”
Boston Children’s Hospital
Baystate Children’s Hospital
UMAS Memorial Children’s Medical Center
Limited to 32 Teams - First Come First Served on Team sign-ups
Five Person Teams, $20.00 Per Person/ $100.00 Per Team
Collation at Union Street Lanes
Send Payment and Registration Forms to:
Clifford A. Smith, 32A Cottage Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
Please make checks payable to: The Detachment of Mass S.A.L.
2014 Sons of the American Legion Membership Standings as of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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District
Goal
Current
% of Goal
BERKSHIRE
FRANKLIN
/HAMPSHIRE
HAMPDEN
WORCESTER
MIDDLESEX
NORFOLK
SUFFOLK
ESSEX
BRISTOL
PLY/BARN/NAN/
DUKE
269
178
66.17%
301
237
945
1417
867
109
404
284
212
149
720
1055
642
76
336
236
70.43%
62.87%
76.19%
74.45%
73.96%
69.72%
83.17%
83.10%
741
546
73.68%
TOTAL
5575
4150
74.44%
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National Emergency Fund Raffle
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
P.O. BOX 118
COHASSET MA 02025
1-617-697-2276
February 19, 2014
To: All Squadrons, Posts & Auxiliary Units
From: Thomas Wigmore Commander Of Squadron 118
Re: Healing field Dedication
On Saturday May 24, 2014 at 1pm The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 118 Cohasset will officially
dedicate the Healing field of flags located at the intersection of Border St & Summer St.(Across the street
from the American Legion Post 118) This will be a very short Ceremony that will include a wreath laying
ceremony.
This field honors all service men and women who have served, continue to serve and those who have answered the final call so that our land remains a free America. This breathtaking display will be free to the
public starting May 17-May 31 2014.
If your Post Unit or Squadron members or Color Guards would like to participate or place a wreath please
let me know by May 1st If you are going to place a wreath I have contracted with Sue Chessis Flower Design of Scituate Ma 1-781-545-9222 who will make the wreaths and deliver them to the Post. The cost will
be $85.00 If you would like to use another florist you may do so. I encourage your organization to take part
in this ceremony. After the ceremony please join us upstairs at the American Legion.
We will assemble at 1230 pm at the post
If you have any questions please call me at 1-617-697-2276
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