On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief, thank you for your outpouring of prayers of support for those in the path of Hurricane Harvey - currently impacting Texas and Louisiana..

Yesterday morning, I hosted a conference call with the Adjutant/Quartermasters from Texas & Louisiana to reemphasize the VFW’s readiness to support recovery efforts. They were both very grateful for everyone’s concerns and support and fully endorsed our activation of the VFW Disaster Relief Fund Program.

The VFW’s Disaster Relief Fund, established several years ago, provides up to $50,000 of matching relief to states impacted by natural disasters. individuals, departments, districts and posts wishing to contribute to the VFW relief efforts needed in both states, are encouraged to donate to the VFW Disaster Relief Fund.

Our VFW Disaster Relief Fund contains $100,000, which could add $50,000 of matching relief grants for both Texas and Louisiana. These additional funds can further stretch financial gifting - providing additional, critically needed support.

To donate via the VFW Disaster Relief Fund program, send checks earmarked "Disaster Relief” to:

VFW

Quartermaster General

406 W. 34^thStreet

Kansas City, MO 64111

Additionally, individuals may choose to text a $10 donation via the below email instructions.

Again, thank you for your continued prayers and support for those suffering in Texas and Louisiana.

Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home (ENVH) Opportunities - The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs established new requirements to volunteer at the ENVH. Below are the forms required and a flyer listing volunteer opportunities. 

Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs - Volunteer Service Program Profile

Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs - Disclosure & Authorization for Background Check-Volunteer

ENVH - Vets Helping Vets

 

 

Member News - VFW Post 2704 would like to congratulate Larry Gerlt. At the December Awards Banquet it was announced that Larry was selected by the Post for the 2020 Edward G. Reyes Semper Fidelis Award. Congratulations Larry.

 

Annual Members - If you haven't already renewed your membership, please do. Every year our Post spends hundreds of man-hours on membership renewals. It's important to our Post and the entire VFW organization. That said, time is precious, and the hours spent on membership renewal takes away from hours that could be spent on other service projects helping Veterans in the Omaha area.  Thank you.

 

Our Post History - I'm trying to gather information on our Post history, I've been a member for several years, I know we are the Deml-Kopietz Post but I was never told why.

 

If you have any Post history, please send it to me at imgrund@cox.net