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Quarterly Statement for DS341

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News, Announcements.

 Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281

29-Nov-2024 to 28-Feb-2025

–10–

Households

$16.81

Total Donations

Keep in mind you can link your Kroger account to our post anytime. It’s almost painless! Here’ s How To Do That

Dear Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 (DS341),

The Kroger Co. Family of Stores is committed to bringing hope and help to the local neighborhoods we call home. Our stores are on a mission to not just part of, but to help create a stronger community. We recognize that every community has unique causes that need support.

Thank you for being such an important organization in our community.

We encourage you to ask your supporters to link their rewards card to your organization.

Community Rewards is easy to use,

The more your supporters shop with us, the more money your organization will earn!

We are committed to carefully protecting our customer’s personal information. In order to meet their expectation of privacy, we have adopted a simple policy to never share a customer’s personal information. Our privacy policy applies to Community Rewards participation as well.

Thank you for being such an important organization in our community,

Community Rewards Staff

Reminder – Auxiliary 15th Annual Tree Sale

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

Greetings Everyone, Reminder – Orders due by March 19, six days left!

It is that time of year again for the Auxiliary Tree Sale in Mt. Juliet.  I have attached the order form for your convenience in ordering your trees.  Click Here for your Order Form

Please note:  There are a few changes to be mindful of.  First of all, we had to schedule the pickup earlier than usual this year, so it is imperative that you get your order in quickly.  The pickup date is Saturday, March 29, 2025.  We are now taking orders thru March 19, 2025 with payment due by March 22, 2025.  Please, no exceptions.

Secondly, we had to increase our cost this year to $30.00 per tree.  However, the good news is if you pay by credit card or venmo, you will not be charged a fee.  Of course, checks are also acceptable.

Third, the only refunds we will be issuing this year will be for trees ordered and paid for but not available from our supplier.  We ask that you make sure when the trees are loaded into your vehicle that the count is correct.  Our helpers will make every effort to load the correct number, but it is also your responsibility to verify the count.  You will not be issued a refund if you get home and find your order was short.

All of that being said, we look forward to supplying you with some great shrubs and trees again this year and hope that you will once again support our Auxiliary fundraiser.  As in the past, some of the funds will be used to send local 11th grade girls to Tennessee Volunteer Girls State (an Auxiliary program designed to empower young women to become great leaders and responsible citizens and to learn about our government and how laws are enacted). Remaining funds will be used to support our Veterans and to promote patriotism in our community in any way we can.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Kathy Leedy

Fund Raising Chairman

Agenda for Post 281 regular meeting, 11 Mar 25 @ Mt. Juliet’s Charlie Daniles Park, Community Center, Room B…for BRAVO!  

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

6:00 PM, Pizza, Chips and Soft Drinks and Cookies  socializing time. 

On or about 6:20,  Opening protocol of post meeting

Welcome Guest speaker, Tennessee Senator Mark Pody.   Senator Pody was  elected as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate from the 17th district, encompassing Cannon County, Clay County, Dekalb County, Macon County, Smith County and Wilson County. Pody resides in Lebanon, Tennessee.      

Adoption of the minutes as posted on the Post web portal; 11 February as posted by the Post Adjutant.   

Officer reports:     1st Vice, 2nd Vice,  ADJ, FO, SO,  S@A, CH (sick call)

HG, ALR, SAL, Auxiliary updates   (Tree Sale information as on our website, plus volunteers)

Oratorical Update

CDR     New Business / Correspondence/ CDR’s Comments /  Leadership  opportunities    

 Discussion about our Honoring America’s Flag event in May,  with Possibilities of a  night of music on 24 May making it big with a Concert at CD Park, 24 May.  

    15 April Post meeting the Mt J CD Park, CC,      

Anything else for the good of the legion.  

Closing Protocol. 

Veterans Benefits Rumors

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News, Announcements.

VA Secretary Doug Collins released a video from his office recently addressing misinformation circulating about Veterans’ benefits and VA health care. In a direct and candid message, Collins refuted several rumors he described as “whoppers.” This video is available on VA News along with other timely videos from our administration.

For a printed summary of the video click the button below and scroll down once you reach the VA page.

Printed Summary

February 2025 General Meeting Minutes

Written by Shawn R. Taylor on . Posted in Minutes.

COMPILED/SUBMITTED BY:  ADJUTANT Shawn R Taylor   

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – Date: 11 February 2025

Reviewed and approved By: COMMANDER Terry Ward, POST 281, Tyler Cates, Dept of TN      

CONVENED:  1830   ADJOURNED: 1950  

MEMBERS PRESENT: __24___   VISITORS: _1____   POST OFFICERS: _5____  TOTAL: _30____

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At 1800 hrs., the doors of the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC) were opened for food and fellowship.  Sergeant-at Arms, Don Barnes, provided pizza and soft drinks for members and guests.

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Susan Hunter speaking at Del Webb, 4 March

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

Guest Speaker: Susan P. Hunter, author of book 77 Letters – Operation Morale Booster: Vietnam.

Tuesday, March 4, 2020, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Del Webb Lake Providence Veterans Club

Del Webb Lake Providence Clubhouse, 1100 Del Webb Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Contact John Herko, 830-431-1296 or to john.herko@me.com.

Social time (pizza) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a short meeting and guest speaker.

About the author: Susan P. Hunter, a passionate supporter of Vietnam veterans (“#BravestGeneration), provides an energetic presentation about  her mother, Joan Hunter) spearheading “Operation Morale Booster” during the Vietnam Era. It became an extraordinary humanitarian effort to ensure that every GI received a letter during the unit’s weekly mail call. Joan became an ardent pen pal to many veterans. One in particular, Robert Johnson, responded to her letters over the span of seven years (1966-1972)…hence, the title of the book. This unlikely “pen pal” relationship helped Johnson through some of his darkest days (including four tours in Vietnam) at home and abroad. As part of the presentation, Susan discusses some of the contrasts between WWII veterans and Vietnam veterans regarding length of assignments, days in combat, and how returning soldiers were treated by the country for which they risked their lives. 

Visit www.susanhunterbooks.com for a more detailed synopsis of her book. 

New process for VA Community Care travel reimbursement

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News, Announcements.

Dear Veterans,

Did you know VA provides travel pay reimbursement for eligible Veterans and caregivers for mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved VA health care appointments?

Starting February 24, 2025, we’re updating how you submit a travel reimbursement claim for VA Community Care appointments to make the process smoother and faster.

Submitting a travel reimbursement claim for VA Community Care appointments:

  1. Use VA Form 10-3542 (dated November 2024). You can fill out or print VA Form 10-3542 or get a copy in-person at the Beneficiary Travel Office at Cheyenne VA Medical Center.
  2. Include proof of your completed community care appointment. This can be:
    • A doctor’s note, school or work release note from your
      provider, OR
    • a document on your provider’s letterhead with the date of 
      your appointment.

Alternative to paper filing: file your claim online for faster processing:

We encourage using the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) for quicker claim processing. With BTSSS, you can submit and track your claims online, upload documents and get reimbursed faster.

Need help using BTSSS? Check out these resources:

             • How to file a travel pay claim online
             • VA online travel pay reimbursement claim
                instructional videos

The following is a correction. This information replaces the phone number and office contact in the original post. I called the main number at TVHC and was transferred to “Travel Pay”, however after a 20 minute hold I gave up.

According to AI: For VA Tennessee Valley Health Care travel pay, use the online Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) at VA.gov for claims, but for direct phone help with benefits or enrollment, call the VA’s main line at 800-698-2411, the health benefits line at 877-222-8387, or the Nashville regional office for benefits at 988 (select 1) or 800-827-1000, as there isn’t one specific travel pay number, but rather general lines and online systems.  Key Tip: Most travel pay issues are best handled by setting up your profile and submitting claims through the user-friendly BTSSS online portal.