GENERAL ORDERS # 1

June: 2010
TO BE READ, ACTED UPON, AND FILED

Listen Cooties,

New offices have been elected and installed for the term 2010-2011. All old officers committee chairman have expired. Today started a new year with our programs and the way we recruit new cooties. By going back to our VFW Posts and asking members if they are Cooties. If not ask them why not, telling them we see them in the VA hospitals and nursing homes. So join our organization and be faithful to our veterans. Receive the recognition for there work.

To our Grand President Janet Bossman and Auxiliary Officers. I'm looking forward to working with you. We Cooties have to quit being so modest. We need to start tooting our own horn. All Pup Tent audits should be in on time for July. I hope to see all Cooties at state VFW convention. We have a table set up Thursday though Saturday. Be faithful to our vets. Keep them smiling in beds of white.

QUARTERMASTER REPORT

First off I would like to thank all Cooties for their support in my recent election as your Grand Quartermaster. Given time I hope to be able to answer any and all your questions by the next C of A in Philadelphia in September, mean while until June continue to mail transmittals to Past Quartermaster Ed Wood along with any checks until I get set up with a local bank in my area. We still need approximately 30 members for 100% and about $150.00 for Special Projects. Remember up until July 1, 2010 you can take a new member in to your Pup Tent for $25.00, they will not get a hat with this fee schedule, send $16.00 to Grand Quartermaster and you can keep the rest. If he wants the hat the cost will still be $63.00. This is a great time to get some new members Cooties lets get Pat that 100% he needs prior to July 1,2010.

Membership How your Pup Tent stands, PT 6 17 of 24, PT 8 34 of 34, PT 13 19 of 19, PT 14 17 of 16, PT 18 17 of 19, PT 24 16 of 16, PT 26 4 of 21, PT 29 66 of 81, PT 33 11 of 14, PT 34 33 of 38, PT 38 19 of 18, PT 39 17 of17, PT 44 24 of 24, PT 45 39 of 38, PT 48 48 of 46, PT 50 17 of 19, PT 57 46 of 56, PT 58 29 of 29, PT 59 26 of 38, PT 64 10 of 12, PT 65 13 of 12, PT 72 37 of 41, PT 77 34 of 34, PT 92 19 of 21. We know some Pup Tents had several deaths but lets try and get those members that are still with us. Remember if they are in nursing homes it’s ok to pay their dues and fill out a hospital report as a gift.

Projected Budget FY 2010-2011 Income Membership (life 449) no per capital at this time Annual membership (401 members @ $5.00 per) $ 2,005.00 //projected if we gain get back to 1000// Another new or reinstated 150**members ($ 750.00) Delegate fees 250 @ $10.00 per every 10 members $ 1,000.00 (other delegate fees PGC PSC Dist Commander so on) $ 80.00 Ways & means ($60.00 lottery tickets convention tickets) $5,000.00 sub total $8,835.00 *note as of may 7,2010 we have $66,273.33 in Checking we no longer have any CD's. Projected to withdrawal and invest $50,000.00 out of Checking hope to make on return ($3,075,oo) Total income with invest $11,910.00

Total assets $50,000.00 in investments $16,273.33 in checking Expenses for Grand of Pa 2010-2011 Printing $ 150.00 Delegate badges (donated) 00.00 Adj. Supplies gen orders stamps ink $ 1,200.00 Quartermaster supplies stamps so on $ 500.00 Hospital program(cash awards conv.) $ 300.00 (hosp chair) Membership program awards cash $ 325.00 (mem chair) Booster program awards cash $ 75.00 (per chair) Inspection chairman prog. Post/trav. $ 70.00 (Grand insp) Grand photographer film exp. $ 300.00 Advertisement (Supreme AD/ Dept AD) $ 250.00 (bond) not this year ($465.00). Tomb trek wreath $ 25.00 Grand hospital (visit) Sharing & caring boat rides $ 800.00 Pa. War council anual dues $ 200.00 C of A and convention room exp $ 2,000.00 Sub total / $ 6,195.00//* Officers expenses Grand commander receives $400.00 qtr. $ 1,600.00 for year Sr vice Commander receives $125.00 Qtr $ 500.00 for year Jr vice Commander receives $100.00 qtr $ 400.00 for year Quarter master $ 50.00 qtr $ 200.00 for year Adjutant 00.00 $ 000.00 he is Jr Vice ***note officers must attend C of A and convention for travel National home Christmas Party $ 200.00 Grand Commander tom trek exp if attending $ 300.00 Grand Commander nat home xmas party if goes $ 300.00 Supreme Scratch (if attending expenses)$ 1,000.00 Supreme hospitality expense $ 500.00 Total officers expenses $ 5,000.00 Total all expenses ( $11,195.00 ) Total projected income $11,195.00. Balance budget proposal ending balance $00.00

All Pup Tent Seam Squirrels should read propose budget 2010-2011 at a scratch. If any one has any questions or suggestions for changes should be put in writing and given to the Grand Commander, Grand Quartermaster, or Grand Adjutant prior to September 1, 2010. This will allow the Budget Committee time to address these issues prior to the September. C of A

Membership Program First, a Pup Tent must be 100% in membership the sooner the better, PT bond must be up to date for bonding year, PT must be inspected get 10 extra points if the inspection report is mailed in by December 1, 2010. PT must have four audits turned in, if turn in on time receive 10 points. PT must have at least one hospital report turned in by March 2011. PT must have a warrant turned in to Grand Adjutant. & Supreme Headquarters by April 15, 2011. The PT who mails in a VFW Booster report by March 1, 2011 gets 10 extra points.

This year we gave away most of membership money allotted to awards, all the hospital awards money, and booster money at the Lancaster Convention. The money is there for Pup Tents but only if the proper paper work is turn in. This year when you open your General Orders the forms will be enclosed. Its up to the SS, CCDB, Keeper of Lousy Records, Trustees, and Hospital Chairman to prepare each report. Lets get back on track for are new Grand Commander Jack.

Ways and Means Drawing Winners in Lancaster First place $500.00 Pete Wilkins second place $200.00 Lenny Gillespie, 3rd place $100.00 John Brenner, 4th place $50.00 Ron Moon
5th place $ 50.00 Ron Herman 6th place $50.00 Tina Mutt 7th place $ 25.00 John F. Kohler Jr. 8th place $25.00 Gaylord Peters All winners checks have been mailed

Want to help support the Grand on an individual bases? Our yearly Lottery ticket sales are down. The cost for the ticket is $60.00 for the entire year the 3 digit number you get is good for entire year. Everyday of year from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 that’s $5.00 a month Less than cost of a big burger and drink at Burger King. Call Ben Bowers today its only $55.00 after June 1, 2010 for the year. This helps pay for 30 to 50 percent of the Grand bills. Thanks again Uncle Ben


SUPREME HOSPITAL PROGRAM 2010-2011
Objective: It is the objective of the MOC Hospital Program to encourage all MOC members to actively participate in hospital visitations and volunteer work.

Pup Tent Level Program
1. Each Pup Tent Seam Squirrel shall appoint a PUP TENT HOSPITAL CHAIRMAN.

2. The Pup Tent Hospital Chairman is to coordinate and encourage the Pup Tent to take an active part in hospital visitations and volunteer work.

3. The Pup Tent Hospital Chairman shall accept all correct report data within ninety (90) days after the activity is performed. Final reports for the 2010-2011 Program Year will include all activity through 30 June 2011 and postmarked by 5 July 2011.

4. The Pup Tent Hospital Chairman shall keep accurate records of all activity and donations of the Pup Tent. The Hospital Chairman shall consolidate the report and put it on the proper Hospital chairman’s report form. The Hospital Chairman will then mail one copy of this form to the Grand Hospital Chairman. Reporting of monthly Pup Tent hospital work will use a separate sheet each month. Do not mix months on one sheet.

5. The Black Division Pup Tent Hospital Chairmen shall coordinate their program with the Supreme District Hospital Commissioner and mail all reports as indicated above directly to him.

6. Members-at-Large (MAL’s) will report to the Grand Hospital Chairman only and mail all reports to him/her.

GOAL
A goal of $265.00 credit per Cootie has been established for the 2010-2011 program year.

CREDIT ALLOWANCE
1. Transportation Credit: $0.42 per mile per Cootie to and from hospitals, domiciles, nursing homes, etc., where sick veterans are visited, excluding family members. Outside CONUS, where the cost of operating and maintaining privately owned vehicles (POV’s) is higher, this credit is seventy cents (multiplier of 5.0). This multiplier helps offset increased costs and fluctuation in currency exchange rates. Actual cost, instead of mileage, is used if other than POV’s are used.

2. Tolls: Report actual cost under “mileage” as required.

3. Hours: All volunteer visitation, preparation hours, and travel time credited at $13.75 per hour per Cootie. Travel time limited to actual hours expended.

4. Veteran’s Funeral Credit: Credit each Cootie at $13.75 per hour, for the number of hours it may require and $0.42 per mile round trip for attendance at any veteran’s funeral. (If more than one Cootie rides in a vehicle, only the driver of the vehicle gets the mileage credit.) Remember that deceased veterans deserve an Honor Guard.

5. Gifts: Actual retail cost of the item. By definition, “gifts” include anything bought by the MOC for use or appreciation by the hospitalized veteran. For homemade or homegrown items, the cost is estimated, but never more than retail. Used items are reported at no more than one half their actual cost, keeping in mind the useful life of the item. Operation UP-LINK Calling card donations are credited under this section of the hospital report form.

6. Clothing Credit: Itemize all clothing on the Hospital Chairman’s Report form or attach to the report an itemized consolidated sheet.

7. Veteran’s Transportation: No credit allowed for transportation of other veterans. These activities are reported to the VFW Post Community Activities Chairman.

8. Hospital Equipment: Hospital equipment loaned to individuals is reported to your VFW Post Hospital Program.

9. Blood Donations: Report all blood donations to your Pup Tent Blood Chairman. Refer all questions pertaining to blood conations to the Supreme Blood Program Chairman listed elsewhere in this Program Book.

HOSPITAL PROGAM AWARDS
1. Each Pup Tent that achieves 100% in hospital work will receive a citation from Supreme. Pup Tents that achieve 100% may purchase a 100% Hospital Program Plaque for display in their Post Home.

2. Each Pup Tent Hospital Chairman who achieves 100% will receive a citation from Supreme. Pup Tent Hospital Chairman who achieves 100% may purchase a special 100% Hospital Program pin.

3. Each Grand Hospital Chairman who achieves 100% will receive a citation from Supreme. A Grand Hospital Chairman who achieves 100% may purchase a special 100% Hospital Program pin.

4. Each Supreme District Hospital Commissioner who achieves 100% will receive a citation from Supreme and will be sent two Supreme Commander’s pins.

5. Each Grand Pup Tent that wins its respective color division (based upon its total membership ranking), shall win a special plaque.