NEWSThis page will be used from time to time to provide information about current news events that have an effect on veterans or may be of interest to those who visit this site.
>>>>>GOVERNOR BROWN'S BUDGET PROPOSAL ADVERSE TO VETERANSJanuary 17, 2011. Governor Brown had stated in advance that his budget proposals would make many people unhappy. The first version of his State Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 was released on January 10, 2011, and it is definitely making veterans unhappy. The major shock is the proposal to eliminate all state funding to the Counties for the County Veterans Service Offices. For more details, click on the "VFW National" module on the left side of this page and then click on "VFW State."
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STATE SENATE SUB-COMMITTEE REJECTS PROPOSED VETERANS CUTS
February 12, 2011. The State Senate Budget Sub-Committee for State Administration has rejected the Governor's proposed veterans cuts. The sub-committee voted to restore the proposed $10 million funding for the County Veteran Service Officers.
<<<<< >>>>>VFW SUNDAY BREAKFAST & CREW FEATURED IN GEORGETOWN GAZETTE!On January 27, 2011, the Georgetown Gazette published a complimentary and informative article about our Third Sunday community breakfast.* The article included the following photograph of the members and volunteers who prepared and served the breakfast at the VFW Hall on January 16, 2011.The members and volunteers (from left to right) are: Red Davis, VFW; Inez Jackson, Ladies Auxiliary; Leland Rudrow, Volunteer; Cindy Cook, Ladies Auxiliary; Jeremiah Davis, CCC Volunteer; Nan Jackson, Ladies Auxiliary; Al Bradley, CCC Volunteer; Joanne Lera, Ladies Auxiliary; and Corey Webber, CCC Volunteer. The Post and Auxiliary are grateful to and proud of our members and volunteers who give so generously of their time and energy to help with our programs.
*See the full article in the Georgetown Gazette, Thursday, January 27, 2011, on Page 36 (back page). Special thanks to Rebecca Murphy, Gazette News Editor, and Connie Clark, Gazette Staff Writer, for the article and the photo.
<<<<<>>>>>WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY, MARCH 30, 2011
The U.S. Senate has declared March 30th “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” On
March 30, 1973, U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam under the terms of the Treaty
of Paris.
Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, introduced the legislation saying, "Our soldiers served
honorably and bravely in Vietnam. Unfortunately, they arrived home to a country
in political turmoil, and never received the recognition they deserve. By
setting March 30th aside as a day to focus on our Vietnam veterans, we can show
our unified gratitude for their service and the sacrifices that these veterans
made on our behalf."
VFW applauds this long-overdue tribute to honor the men and women who served
bravely during the Vietnam War.
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POST COLOR GUARD LEADS GARDEN VALLEY JULY 4 PARADE
On July 4, 2011, the VFW Post 9241 Color Guard led the parade in Garden Valley near the Garden Valley Park. (Photo courtesy of The Georgetown Gazette)
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