RUSHVILLE —
For 15 months, a dwindling number of local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members have met at the Robert Jenkins American Legion Post 150, 113 South Morgan Street, Rushville.
The venue change for meetings was necessitated following the closure of their former home, 230 East Water Street, Rushville in 2011 and the sale of the building in early 2012.
Due to what was deemed a lack of support at the time, Veterans of Foreign Wars Jackson-Cox Post 1541 ceased active operation locally nearly two years ago when the facility closed its doors.
Members met and addressed the decision to re-charter the local chapter. According to Rush County Veterans Services Officer Steve Land, during the Jan. 5 meeting Sgt. Major Bob Brown (USMC retired) submitted his resignation as local VFW Commander.
Land said Brown’s resignation was due to personnel reasons and that it put the existence of the local chapter in jeopardy.
“Sgt, Major Brown said he would stay on until a final decision was reached regarding the charter. However, once his resignation becomes official the National Chapter will pull our charter,” Land said Monday.
Veteran Ron Copple made a motion to dissolve the local VFW Post and return the Charter to the national chapter. He further recommended that the members donate all remaining funds to local veterans groups and charities.
His request is contingent on no other local veteran stepping forward to become commander on or before the Feb. 2 VFW meeting. The motion was seconded by Johnny Tompkins and passed.
“A final decision will be made at the February meeting to continue and recharter or to dissolve,” Land said.
Prior to the closure to the local Post, VFW members were an active part of the community, donating time, monies and energies to various community events and organizations.
Land and other local veterans are asking that all county veterans of the armed forces attend the February meeting and let their voices be heard.
Questions regarding the VFW or other veteran services can be directed to Land at (765) 56-5445.
Contact: Frank Denzler @ 765.932.2222 x106
News
Local VFW may lose charter
Time at hand for local veterans to again step up
- News
-
-
Dig Into Reading at the local library
Grab everyone in your household and everyone in the neighborhood and come on down to the Rushville Public Library to sign up for our summer reading program “Dig Into Reading.”
-
Memorial Day service plans announced
Rush County Veterans Service Officer Steve Land and a number of fellow local veterans recently met and completed plans for this year’s local Memorial Day service.
-
“Smile Fund” accepting applications
Several organizations are working together to continue to give the Rushville community something to smile about.
The Heart of Rushville Downtown Smile Fund is currently accepting applications for projects. -
Rush County Youth Volunteer of the Year nominations open
Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation is accepting nominations for Rush County Youth Volunteer of the Year. This award will be presented to an outstanding Rush County youth by the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation in recognition of exceptional commitment to philanthropy in the community.
-
Fallen officers remembered
Since 1962, America has celebrated National Law Enforcement Week to honor law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives while serving their communities.
-
Handbag auction raises thousands
The Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation recently had their annual handbag auction. This overwhelmingly successful event raised several thousands of dollars for the new pediatric building. Pictured in the center is auctioneer Rusty Harmeyer and guests.
-
Safety blitz begins today
Rush County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Duane Raab recently announced that the RCSD and Rushville Police Department will kick off what has become an annual event known as “Operation Pull Over (OPO) today as a means to enforce Indiana seat belt laws.
-
Statue returns to Moscow Cemetery
A historic landmark in Rush County is standing again, watching over the Moscow Cemetery after nearly two decades of being absent.
-
Free Summer Lunch Program coming soon
Summer is just around the corner! School will dismiss and for the next few months swimming and bike riding become the order of the day.
-
Wells Fargo makes lead gift to RMH Pediatrics
On behalf of Wells Fargo Bank, Bruce Everhart, Marissa Taylor, and Theresa Alexander recently presented $5,000.00 towards the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation Kedo’s Kids Campaign to Rush Memorial Hospital President and CEO Brad Smith and RMH Foundation Executive Director Faith Mock.
- More News Headlines
-
Dig Into Reading at the local library
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
