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Updated 1/3/2012
Club News
First and foremost, the officers and members of the Malvern Legion want to wish everyone a safe, happy and enjoyable NEW YEAR much better than the last. The possibility for this has been provided by all the veterans who have served our country and preserved the rights we all have. May our God keep all of us protected in His hands.
ACTIVE DUTY LISTING - Our most recent active duty listing is available here. E-mail
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Don't forget those who are still serving our country. Conflict continues, and their service to our country continues also. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Freedom isn't free.
2012 KEY CARDS - will be issued after January 1st. Key cards are not mailed to members. To receive the new key card, everyone must show the bartender a 2012 membership card.
DUES FOR 2012 - All members who have not paid 2012 dues by December 31st are considered PAST DUE, will not receive a new key card, and are not eligible for any drawing until 2012 dues are paid.
GIFTS FOR VETS and Toys For Tots - Members of the Post and the community gathered in excess of $4,000 in items for the veterans at the Wade Park VA Medical Center in Cleveland. They were transported in a borrowed box van by Dick Ferguson, coordinator of the project. These items were provided to the American Legion Auxiliary at Wade Park who will distribute the items to the veterans. Thanks to all those who participated.
Other News
Post-9/11 Military Disability Ratings Could Increase: Veterans discharged between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2009, with disability ratings of 20% or lower, are being urged to apply for a review of their military medical disability rating. In January, the VA and Defense Department’s Physical Disability Board of Review, or PDBR, hope to begin sending letters to thousands of Post-9/11 veterans to urge them to apply for the review. Congress created the PDBR to address inconsistent disability ratings between the four services, and to determine if some veterans are eligible for increased ratings. Currently, only 3,000 out of 77,000 eligible veterans have applied for the review, with half receiving upgrades to 30% or more, which would make them eligible for a military medical retirement, retiree pay, access to military healthcare and other benefits. The hard part, according to officials, is finding these new veterans. If you know a Post-9/11 veteran who was separated with a low disability rating, tell him or her to visit the “Physical Disability Board of Review” webpage. They'll thank you for it later.
Rules Ease for Undiagnosed Gulf War Illnesses: Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses now have an additional five years to qualify for VA benefits. A recent change in VA regulations affects veterans of the conflict in Southwest Asia. Many have attributed a range of undiagnosed or poorly understood medical problems to their military services, with chemical weapons, environmental hazards and vaccinations among the possible causes. At issue is the eligibility to claim VA disability compensation based upon those undiagnosed illnesses, and the ability of survivors to qualify for VA’s Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. Under long-standing VA rules, any undiagnosed illnesses used to establish eligibility for VA benefits must become apparent by December 31, 2011. The new change pushes the date back to December 31, 2016. Read more.
CARROLL COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION - with the recent retirement of the county veterans service officer after over 30 years in her office, the commission has hired a young veteran to replace her, and Shawn Glazure appears to be doing a good job helping veterans and running the office. Any veteran can contact the office for assistance in obtaining a DD214, VA benefits, VA healthcare, disability claims, high school diplomas, free transportation to certain VA medical centers, etc. Contact the office at (330) 627 - 2590 with any question you may have. This is a good resource for veterans and their families.
Upcoming Special Events
SUPERBOWL PARTY - Sunday, February 5th, 2012. S O L D O U T. Thanks to those who bought tickets.
Recurring Events
LUNCH - the Club continues to serve lunches from 11:00 AM Open to the Public. A special-of-the-day is available to provide variety for you. $6.00 INCLUDING A SODA OR DRAFT - MONDAY - FRIDAY
FISH ON FRIDAY NIGHTS - The Club is once again serving FISH DINNERS on Friday evenings. Open to the public, service begins at 5:00 PM and is available until 8:00 PM, unless the fish is sold out earlier. "TO GO" orders are also available.
FIRST-SATURDAY-OF-THE-MONTH BREAKFAST - The Club is now serving breakfast on the first Saturday of the month from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All breakfast orders are $5.00 including coffee. Come on down - - open to the public.
MONTHLY HAPPY HOUR Second THURSDAY of each month. Special prices for our members that evening.
POST MEETINGS - Post Meetings held on 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM.
AUXILIARY MEETINGS - 1st Weds of each month each month at 7:30 PM. (after a short recess, will start meeting again on September 7th. All meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM in the Post hall.)
DRAWINGS - Daily, Weekly (Wednesdays) & Monthly (1st Saturday of Month)
MALVERN SPORTS - with a new school year, the various school activities begin also. Please keep the Malvern Legion in mind before games and after games. We can use the support of all members.
FLAGS - Quality Flags always available, including USA, Ohio, POW/MIA, Blue Star banners, Army, Marines, etc. and bunting.
UNSERVICEABLE USA FLAGS - many who display the USA flag are unaware that it may be tattered and torn and unserviceable. If you notice a neighbor's flag is in bad condition, NICELY ask them to replace it. Our Post does accept unserviceable flags for disposal, and, the Post maintains an inventory of flags for sale. |
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