Post 123 
Sons 
AMVETS POST 123
Amvets Post 123-610 Old Stanford Road-Danville, KY-40422-859-236-6797-post hours 4pm-10pm
Ladies Post 123 Sons
Officers 2007-2008 Monthly Meeting Trustees have now been selected. They are Patsy Hensley, Willie Clark and Mark Munson. If you see them please congratulate them on their position. AMVETS Post 123 Upcoming Events
Friday, October 31st- Halloween Dance
BAND - “Passed Experience”
$7.00 Single $10.00 Couple
Best Costume Contest
Tuesday, November 11th – Veterans Day
Sunday, November 16th Meetings
Saturday, November 22nd
BAND - “Passed Experience”
$7.00 Single $10.00 Couple
Refreshments, Special Fund Raising Events TBA
All Proceeds Go To Children's Toy Program
Goal is to beat last year's donation of $700!
Have lunch with the students at KSD The students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf will be presenting a program for the Veterans at KSD's Walker Hall at 11:30 on November 13th. There will be lunch with the students followed by the Veterans introducing themselves and talking about their service. For more information you can contact the post. Veterans Appreciation Day Who- All veterans from Boyle, Garrad, Lincoln and Mercer Counties. Where-National Guard Armory (Danville) Why- To honor our Veterans Food, Door Prizes Gifts, Entertainment and a Special Guest Tubby and Billy represented the post at the SEC and as always Greenup was an excellent host. Support our Troops We have another box being mailed this week to show support to our troops. We send one out each month, if you have children or grandchildren let them make cards to put in the boxes for the troops. Parade Programs for the State Monthly Post Activities Amvets, Sheerbliss Ice Cream Announce Five Year PartnershipWASHINGTON, May 22, 2008-SheerBliss Ultra Super Premium Ice Cream Company recently renewed its partnership with AMVETS to build awareness of one of the nation's leading veterans' service organizations. The new five-year agreement will allow SheerBliss to prominently display the AMVETS logo on packaging and collateral material nationwide. Since announcing the partnership with AMVETS last July, SheerBliss has prominently displayed the AMVETS logo on its Freedom Ice Cream containers and boxes of its premium ice cream bars. In the future, SheerBliss will expand the use of the AMVETS logo and sponsor reference to additional SheerBliss products, which will result in even greater awareness of AMVETS. "Our veterans have given so much to preserve our way of life, and I think it's our duty to demonstrate our support on the home front by supporting the mission of groups such as AMVETS," said Ron Prupis, managing partner of SheerBliss. "For generations we've seen Americans answer their call to serve, so it is only fitting that SheerBliss give something back to these heroes." SheerBliss remains dedicated to the men and women of the armed forces and all who have served in the U.S. military. This partnership, set to extend until 2012, is small a token of SheerBliss' appreciation to help engage the public to support this nation's veterans' community. As one of the nation's leading veterans' service organizations, AMVETS is a perfect fit for SheerBliss due to its long-standing tradition of "veterans serving veterans." "It's inspiring to see companies such as SheerBliss take a proactive role in providing for our veterans's community," said AMVETS National Commander John P. "JP" Brown III. "As one of our most engaged corporate supporters, I'm happy to see that SheerBliss will be working with AMVETS for years to come." AMVETS represents nearly 250,000 veterans and their family members, with posts in all 50 states. AMVETS National Service Officers provide free counseling to all veterans on their service-related compensation claims with the VA. In 2007 alone, AMVETS service officers successfully secured $324 million in VA benefits for veterans. AMVETS also has a prominent voice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., lobbying for veterans and veterans' benefits, such as Sen. Jim Webb's proposed changes to the GI Bill, which recently passed the Senate by an overwhelming majority. About SheerBliss: Established in 2005, SheerBliss Ultra Super Premium Ice Cream is the award-winning ice cream collaboration of three South Florida businessmen. Look for SheerBliss Ice Cream on shelves at your local Sam's Club, select Costco stores and other national supermarkets; Visit SheerBliss at www.sheerbliss.com. About AMVETS: A leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America's armed forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, as well as community service and legislative reform that enhances the quality of life for this nation's citizens and veterans alike. AMVETS is one of the largest congressionally-chartered veterans' service organizations in the United States, and includes members from each branch of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves. To learn more, visit www.amvets.org.
Nearly 700 dollars collected for Danville Fire Department toy drive. Area veterans turned their attention from the military to the needy this past week as the Donald Shannon Memorial AMVETS Post 123 collected money and toys for Danville Fire Department's annual Christmas Toy Drive. The Post, along with their Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of AMVETS groups, raised nearly $700 that was donated to the fire department to buy presents for needy children in Boyle County. In addition, members and guests brought in new toys and stuffed animals for area children. Post Commander Billy Waters made the presentation to fire fighters on Tuesday following several fundraising events. "This has been an ongoing thing for the last couple of months," said Pearl Waters, head of the auxiliary, and wife of Billy Waters. These activities peaked at a dance this past weekend, headlined by the band Passed Experience, which donated its services. Patrons put money in a large plastic water jug that was filled to the top for the toy drive program. Most donations were in dollar bills with several larger denominations were found among the accumulated funds. The money will be added to the Christmas Toy Drive account and will be used to purchase new toys and presents for families in need. The fire department already has more than 230 children signed up for the program with late sign ups continuing this week. In addition to their efforts assisting area firefighters, AMVETS members also are sending Christmas greetings to wounded soldiers and veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The groups stay active in the community supporting veterans from all branches of the military in addition to their efforts in supporting personnel currently serving at home and abroad this holiday season. Pearl Waters, center, presented Lieutenant Mike Muholland with cash that will be used for the Danville Fire Department’s annual Christmas Toy DrivePearl Waters, center, presented Lieutenant Mike Muholland with cash that will be used for the Danville Fire Department’s annual Christmas Toy Drive. Post ActivitiesDecember 27th- New Years Party. Music by "Passed Experience" It will be from 8pm until 1pm. Tickets are $15.00 for singles and $25.00 for couples. The "AMVETS Post 123 Distinguished Service Award" was presented to the following people: Congratulations to Jimmy Grizzle, he is the new State Commander! We are up on the state site. Please check us out. amvetsofky.org SEC UpdatesThe SEC in January will be held at Post 9 in Louisville. Updates
We will be sending out our Newsletter quarterly instead of monthly. Make sure you are on the mailing list. Website's to Know from the 2006 Edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents VA Home Page..........................................www.va.gov Important Phone Numbers Still Needed Bring in items for our Troops So far we have gathered several boxes to send to the troops. We would love to have more. There is a box at the post for supplies to send to our troops. Some items needed for the box are: beef jerky, pringles, oatmeal cookies, tuna pouches, gum, mints, foot powder, shaving cream, razors, baby wipes, pens, paper, visine, hand sanitizer, chapstick, and batteries of all sizes.Pick up an item or two each time you go to the store and drop them by the post . If there is anybody who would like to contribute pictures or would like to add anything to the site, please feel free to send the information to Donna Brown at mygranny5@windstream.net. Pictures of Christmas 2007 Danville Nursing Home Welcome Back to the National Guard August 2007 Pictures of Christmas 2006 Danville Nursing Home Memorial Day Parade 2005 Pictures
Pictures of Gifts for the Danville Nursing Home in 2005
Commander-George (Tubby) Carpenter
1st Vice- Rick Walls
2nd Vice-
Adjutant- Mark Munson
Finance Officer -
Provost Marshall- David Peyton
Chaplain- Jeff Montgomery
Our next AmVets Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th at 1:00. There was a really good turn out for the September meeting. I hope everyone continues coming to the meetings to support their post and their new Commander George (Tubby) Carpenter. We still need to elect a Finance Officer and 2nd Vice. 
Help Make A Child's Wish Come True!
When- Tuesday, November 11th from 11 am to 2 pm.
SEC
The parade will be on Saturday, July 5th. Come out and see the float we are entering in the parade. Come support your post.
Mark needs your help, he is trying to submit the post programs to the State and needs everyone to help. Let him know when what work has been done at the post or when someone goes to the store for groceries or sodas. Anytime there is cleaning at the post or anything you can think of so we can get credit for what our post is doing. If you aren't sure if it can be claimed tell Mark anyway so he can find out and let him make that decision. I am sure he will appreciate any help he can get.
Karaoke 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month hosted by the Son's
Karaoke 1st or 3rd Saturday (to be determined) Hosted by the Ladies Auxillary
Every Thursday night is Ladies night along with Karaoke from 6 until Close, Pool tournaments every Thursday as well.
Son's of AmVets
Randall Phillips
Vickie & Donnie Robbins
Judy Pointer
Kenneth McGuire
It was presented for Outstanding Service, Support, & Friendship also for Diligent Service & Support Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.
The SEC in April will be in Owensboro at Post 75.
Watch for more SEC information as it becomes available.
Email addresses
Please send your email address to Donna Brown at mygranny5@windstream.net. She will be sending quarterly newsletters by email to save on postage. If you do not have access to email your newsletter will still come in the regular mail.
If you served in the US military between 1945 and 1991, you can now receive a certificate recognizing your Cold War service. You can fill out the application online via US Army Human Resources Command https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/Active/TAGD/coldwar/us_application.htm. Mail or fax the application to the Cold War Office along with your supporting document to:
Commander
US Army Human Resources Command
Cold War recognition Program, Hoffman ll,
Room 3N45
ATTN:AHRC-CWRS
200 Stovall street
Alexandria, VA 22332-07473
Fax: 1-800-723-9262
VA Health Care........................................www.va.gov/health_benefits/
Returning Veterans....................................www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/
Survivors.............................................www.vba.va.gov/survivors/index.htm
VA Facilities.........................................www.gov/directory/guide/home.asp
VA Forms..............................................www.va.gov/vaforms/
VA Benefit Payment Rates..............................www.vba.va.gov/bin/21/Rates/
Education Benefits....................................www.gibill.va.gov/
Home Loan Guaranty....................................www.homeloans.va.gov/
Life Insurance........................................www.insurance.va.gov/
Voc Rehab.............................................www.vba.va.gov/bin/vre/index.htm
Burial and Memorial Benefits..........................www.cem.va.gov/
Veterans Employment and Training......................www.dol.gov/vets/
Federal Jobs..........................................www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Veterans Preferance...................................www.opm.gov/veterans/index.asp
Records...............................................www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/
Department of Defense.................................www.defenselink.mil/
VA Benefits.......................1-800-827-1000
Health Care.......................1-877-222-8387
Education.........................1-888-442-4551
Life Insuance.....................1-800-669-8477
Debt Management...................1-800-827-0648
Mammography Hotline...............1-888-492-7844
CHAMPVA...........................1-800-733-8387
Headstones and Markers............1-500-697-6947
Special Health Issues:
Gulf War, Agent Orange,
Project 112/Shad..............1-800-749-8387
Post 123 is always looking for new members to join. The process of joining is very simple. If you want to become either an Amvets, Ladies, or Son please feel free to call us at 859-236-6797 or stop by the post.