General Orders
Commander
Dan McMahon (9249)
70 Schutt Court
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-9376
dbm021@yahoo.com
Sr. Vice Commander
Bud Bogucki  (7795)
4229 Two Rod Road
East Aurora,NY 14052
(716)652-8503
Bbogucki1@verizon.net
Quartermaster
Richard Lozo (9249)
3408 Greenway Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-4016
stang69@roadrunner.com

ERIE COUNTY COUNCIL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

General Order #4                                                              

September 1, 2010

Commanders
Message                                                        

Comrades,

First, thank you to those who attended the 2010 Erie
County Fair and those who participated in the
Veterans Day activities.  

There are several dates and events, which are very
important to all of us.  

IMPORTANT:  IRS 990:  I hate to repeat myself each
month.  However, several Posts, Auxiliaries and
other entities of the local VFWs are not complying
with the IRS’s 990 ruling.  There are only about 8
weeks left prior to possibly losing your not-for-profit
status for not filing.  October 15th, 2010 is the final
deadline.  Every not-for-profit must file by October
15th if you have not as yet done so.  If there are
any questions, please call me for details.  

DISTRICT 6 OTI: Another date is October 2nd.  
District 6 Commander Dave Czarnecki has scheduled
an OTI school at Post 5007, Gowanda, at 10am –
2pm.  Please mark your calendars and plan to have
all your officers and future officers attend.  

POST REQUIREMENTS: During the past 2 months, I  
have spent several hours calling Erie County Council
Post Commanders.  There are several requirements
each post must follow each year; Election Reports,
Community Service Reports, and at least one
delegate to the National Convention.  

MEMBERSHIP:  Our membership theme for 2010-11
is “Replace yourself in the VFW, our ranks will
double”.  

Please make every effort to attend your County
Council meetings.  This is your organization.  Our
next meeting is Monday, September 13th at Post
7545 the Frontiersman, 110 Elgin St., City of
Tonawanda.


Dan McMahon
eccvfw.commander@yahoo.com / 716-773-9376


Sr. Vice Commander
Message                                               
716-652-8503

On August 15th I attended the “Veterans Day”
parade at the Erie County Fair.  The weather was
great.  

My Post 7795 hosted a joint meeting with Elma Post
5861 on August 23rd.  Everyone enjoyed mutual
comradeship including several interesting
discussions.  

On August 24th Commander Dan and I attended the
Auxiliary meeting and dinner at the Harvey Morin
Post.  I requested support from the ladies regarding
our “Ways & Means” program.  

On August 25th I met with Kelly Carrigg, ECC
Trustee and member of our new Public Relations
Committee.  Our main objective is to establish direct
relations with the Buffalo News and local TV stations,
as well as the area PennySavers.  I would welcome
any suggestions you may have.  You can contact me
either by phone or e-mail.  

See you at the Frontiersman post 7545 on the 13th
of September.  

Please remember that September 11th is “Patriots
Day”, lest we forget.  God bless our troops and God
bless America


Bud Bogucki
Bbogucki1@verizon.net


Jr. Vice
Commander     
                                                           
716 6937-4549    

Erie County will be a world-class community where
people want to live, Businesses want to locate and
Tourists want to visit.  

Marlene Roll
Mroll2@verizon.net


Adjutant's Notes:

Now is the time to remember your annual
Quartermaster bond.

Comrades, IRS Form 990EZ is crucial to maintain
your Tax Exempt status.

Please remember to fly the American flag on
Patriot’s Day September 11th.  This is the ninth
anniversary of the destruction of the twin towers in
New York City.  

Dates to Remember:

Sep 11th:  PATRIOT DAY     
Think of having your post engage in community
activities on this date.

Sep 12th        
6th District meeting 1300 hours at Salamanca Post
5296, 61 Wildwood Ave, Salamanca, NY 14779.  A
light luncheon will be served

Sep 13th        
Frontiersman Post 7545, 110 Elgin St, Tonawanda,
NY 14150, 693-7160, at 1900 hours. Combined
county & membership meeting.  A light dinner will be
served.

Sep 17th:  POW / MIA Day

Sep 25th
Welcome Home Picnic at Buffalo VA - 11:00 AM - 4:
00 PM

Sep 26th:  GOLD STAR MOTHER DAY

Sep 29th
National VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Cortina
Barnes visits Salamanca, NY.  Contact a Ladies
Auxiliary member for more information.

Oct 11th        
Hamburg Township Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd,
Hamburg, NY 14075 648-2618 at 1900 hours.  
Combined county and membership.  A light dinner
will be served.

Oct 22-24:  FALL CONFERENCE

Nov 8th        
Eden Memorial Post 8265, 2551 March Rd, Eden, NY
14057, 992-9400 at 1900 hours. Combined county
and Membership.  A light dinner will be served.

Respectfully
submitted:                                                

By Order of:
Dan McMahon
Commander

Jack Smith,
Adjutant                                                
edenvet@roadrunner.
com                                                
(716) 805-0203