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8-15-10 AMVETS National Convention has concluded and all of the delegates are traveling back home. Check back soon, full details for awards, elections, and by-law changes will be uploaded soon.

8-14-10 Saturday’s business included the final business of the week including election of National Officers, Installation, and the fellowship and celebration of members from all over the country. Full details will be available soon

8-13-10 Another National Sons award for Indiana! Congratulations to our Department Chaplain George Hagle, his State Pin design was chosen as the best in the country! Also, another AMVET award for Indiana, Don Derringer Commander of Indianapolis Post #99 was named AMVET of the year.

The proposed changes to the Constitution & By-Laws were voted on today in first business session. Today 44 proposed amendments were brought to the floor. 29 passed, 9 failed, and 6 were withdrawn. A full list with details will be available later this week, please check back

The first round of nominations was finished during this afternoon’s session. The following are the members nominated for National Offices; Commander - Robert Hammett – IN, 1^st Vice - John Barnhill – MI, 2^nd Vice - Jon Keith – VA, 3^rd Vice - Don Finnegan – IN, Finance Officer - Dan Briggs – OH, Judge Advocate - Gene Batt – OH, Provost Marshal - Gene Rabb – NC, Provost Marshal -  Joe Stopyra – PA, Provost Marshal - Graham Osborne – ?, Provost Marshal - Jeff Norman – IN

Friday’s total delegate count was 94, the Indiana delegation was 22.

8-12-10 Today’s business began with the Awards Breakfast. Monticello Squadron #91 was presented with a 150 Member Award. Muncie Squadron #12 was also presented with a 150 Member Award. Rockville Squadron #61 was presented with a 100 Member Award. A full list of award recipients will be available on the website later this week.

8-11-10 Most of our Department Officers have arrived in Louisville. Today’s business includes an NEC meeting, review of the proposed By-Law changes, Opening Ceremony, and a review of the Life Membership fund. The evening concluded with the excitement of an entire tower of the hotel being evacuated after a prankster pulled the fire alarm.

8-10-10 Commander Norman and First-Vice Norris have arrived in Louisville with several other Department Officers on the way. The Indiana Delegates will be speaking with Sons from all over the Nation about the business of the week and the proposed By-Law changes. More updates coming throughout the week.

8-9-10 Road to Convention: Commander Norman and First-Vice Norris stopped at Evansville Squadron #84, Monday evening on their way to Louisville.

Commander
Jeff Norman

News

Welcome to the official website of Department of Indiana Sons of AMVETS. Please visit this site often as new material will be added weekly over the next few months.

7/24/10
National 1st Vice Commander Hammett and Department Commander Norman visited Hartford City Squadron #23 for the Spam and Spork Cook-off. This event raised several hundred dollars for the scholarship fund and collected a large box of food for the local food bank. For pictures visit the Past Events page

7/21/10
Commander Norman and several other Department Officers joined the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center staff as they celebrate the Groundbreaking of the Veterans House. Visit the Past Events page for pictures.

Commander Norman and several other Department Officers also joined patient on the 5th floor for their Christmas in July to watch them open their gifts and share a pizza lunch. Visit the Past Events page for pictures.

Warrior's Hope is selling engraved bricks to support the opening of the new Veterans House. If your family or Squadron would like to sponsor a brick, Click Here.

If you would like a sample brick to help sell bricks in your local area contact Warriors Hope Inc. at (317) 883-9331. Or, send $16 to Warriors Hope Inc. Bricks PO Box 7353 Greenwood, IN 46142

7/17/10
Commander Norman and several other Department Officers represented the Sons at the AMVETS State Golf Outing hosted by Post #23.
1st Place - Post #99 - Petton's Team
2nd Place - Post #99 - Welkup's Team
3rd Place - Post #61 - Tapia's Team

Don't forget the Sons State Golf Outing coming up on 9/25/10

7/16/10-7/17/10
Commander Norman and several other Officers joined Squadron #12 in Muncie for their AMVETSTOCK weekend. Commander Norman once again has a shaved head after raising over $800 for the cause. A Big thanks to Mike Martin and his band for volunteering their time. Be sure to check out www.michaelmartinband.com for free song downloads and upcoming shows. More to come on how much was raised for the Muncie VA Clinic. Check out the Past Events page for more info.

7/11/10
There was a great turnout for the IVH Summer Picnic at Indiana Veterans Home. The weather was great, although a little hot, and the patients enjoyed some great food and great company. The Sons meeting was well attended and final plans were made for National Convention. Check out the Past Events page for pictures.

7/4/10
Commander Norman visited Squadron #2000 in Bloomington for the Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration.

6/25/10-6/27/10
Commander Norman and Finance Officer Kraig Piper joined the Department of Michigan for their State Convention. Check out the Past Events page for some pictures from their trip.

6/18/10 and 6/19/10
Fist-Vice Commander Norris and Rockville Post #61 hosted a Re-Election Reception for Commander Norman. The fun was too much to fit into one night and the party was continued on Saturday. Department Officers from around the state, as well as Commander Norman's friends from Rockville were present to help him kick off his second term leading our organization. Check out the Past Events page for pictures from this event.

6/4/10-6/6/10
The 2010-2011 year began with election and installation of new Officers at Indiana's State Convention. Check out the Past Events page for pictures from this event.

6/5/10
Andy Morris of Bloomington is the winner of the 2010 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Raffle. His winning ticket was drawn Saturday night at State Convention. Congratulations to Andy, and thanks to all who participated.

6/5/10
     
Commander Norman raises over $1,800 with his shining new look, visit the Past Events page for more pictures.

6/5/10
Official launch of www.IndianaSonsofAMVETS.org June 5th at State Convention

5/1/10
Commander Norman visits Greensfork Squadron

Upcoming Events

8/7/10 - 8/14/10
National Convention in Louisville, KY
Click here for the Updated Agenda
Click here for hotel information

9/11/10-9/12/10
Many Department Officers will attend Muncie Squadron #12 Signal Fire. More Details coming to the Local Events page soon.

9/17/10
POW/MIA Recognition Day
There will be several events throughout the state to commemorate this day. Check the Local Events page for information about programs in your area.

A link for this years commemorative posters from the DPMO is now available. To order click here http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/posters/ These posters are free, but order soon because they ran out very quickly last year and several orders were not filled until after POW/MIA Recognition Day.

The Indianapolis POW/MIA Recognition Day Council will hold a program at 12:00 Noon on the North steps of the Indiana War Memorial. For information contact Lisa Sissom at (317) 988-2734. If your Squadron would like to participate as a vendor Click Here.

9/23/10
Post #99 will have their 4th Honor Flight, taking WWII veterans to the National WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. This is one of the most meaningful projects undertaken in our entire state. If you would like information on participating or contributing please contact Post #99 at (317) 923-9403. For a great article about last years trip including a picture of AMVETS National Commander Duane Miskulin with a member of the original Tuskegee Airmen visit http://americanveteranmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/09/indiana-amvets-post-no-99-hosts-honor.html

9/25/10
State Sons Golf Outing at North Vernon Squadron #7. Tee time 9:00 AM. The cost is $50 per person. Click here for a Flyer or Click Here for a Players Form. For more information please contact State Golf Chairman, Tracy Diggs at (812) 352-9809 

10/1/10-10/3/10
Fall Conference & SEC at the
Clarion Waterfront Hotel

12/3/10-12/5/10
Volunteers needed for the 2010 Special Olympics bowling at Woodland Bowling Lanes and Western Bowling Lanes in Indy. This event will change your life. Contact any Officer for information.

12/5/10
State Executive Board Meeting and Christmas party at the Clarion Waterfront Hotel.