Georgia VFW QM Blog

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020-2021 Georgia VFW Public Safety awards: Law Enforcement: Brian Hodges, sponsored by Post 2667 Newnan, District 5 Firefighter: Donald Hammond, sponsored by Post 2667 Newnan, District 5 EMT: Patrick Gutierrez, sponsored by Post 2667 Newnan, District 5 Thank-you all for putting yourselves out there in our communities every day.

Congratulations to the winner of the 2021-2022 Georgia VFW Smart Maher Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year award. Laura Adams , sponsored by Post 9143 Cumming, District 2

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021-2022 Georgia Patriot's Pen contest. 1st Place: Luke Baker, sponsored by Post 5408 Acworth, District 1 2nd Place: Caden Albright, sponsored by Post 8385 Kings Bay, District 7 3rd Place: Giana Rule, sponsored by Post 5448 Griffin, District 5 Great job everyone!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021-2022 Georgia VFW Voice of Democracy contest: 1st Place: Katherine Rosinski, sponsored by Post 12164 Atlanta-Buckhead, District 3 2nd Place: Sarah Williams, sponsored by Post 5262 Canton, District 1 Great job! Congratulations!

 Congratulations District 4 for finishing in 1st Place in Division 4 Nationally! Great job on earning All American honors! The following Districts achieved 100% and met the other requirements to also be selected as All-American (must purchase their own caps and pins). District 1 - Willie Guzman District 5 - Mikki Johansen District 6 - Dean Rakoskie  

 Congratulations All Americans! (Part 3) The following Posts achieved 100% and met the other requirements and are also awarded All-American and must purchase their own caps and pins. 5978 Nashville - Klim Nessmith 6330 Jonesboro - Joe Couch 6449 Fairburn - Prentiss Baker 6542 Barnesville - Richard Wright 6686 Eatonton - Dick Dickens 7331 Richmond Hill - Art Hurt 8433 Cairo - Charles Jackson 9560 Folkston - Bo Todd 9949 Peachtree City - Stony Lohr 10822 Dunwoody-Sandy Springs - Robert Ledford 10825 Statesboro - Michael Cox 12110 Columbus - Donald Anthony 12149 Rincon - Cleveland Williams 12164 Atlanta - Melissa Tarver-Prodanov  

Congratulations All Americans! (Part 2) The following Posts achieved 100% and met the other requirements and are also awarded All-American and must purchase their own caps and pins. 649 Augusta - Terrence Alexander 658 Macon - Tracy Burkholder 660 Savannah - Pearce Gilbert 2681 Marietta - Harold Watkins 3910 Athens - Alvin Sheats 4180 Snellville - Jimmy Jackson 4392 Thunderbolt - Anand Rao 4570 Clayton - Adam Swiencicki 4828 Royston - Burt Bryant 5262 Canton - Charles Grady 5290 Richard Dranikoski 5408 Acworth - Sonny Wilkerson 5659 Quitman - Ken Armstrong 5899 Washington - Del Branch  

Last month, we celebrated #ThankBK Appreciation Week to honor the Burger King franchise owners who contribute to our VFW Unmet Needs program every year. VFW Posts and Auxiliaries were challenged to #ThankBK and be entered to win a $1,000 VFW Foundation Community Support Grant. We had over 200 entries this year! Congratulations Post 2667 Newnan on winning!

For leading their National Divisions in increasing membership percentage during June, Post 6330 Jonesboro, Post 4180 Snellville, Post 9998 Warner Robins, Post 4995 Thomasville, and Post 5000 Cusseta each won $1,000. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations Post 7116 Sylvania on being selected from the posts with no expired members to receive a $100 gift certificate to the VFW Store. Keep rolling!

Congratulations from State Commander Joel Willis to District 4 and Commander Arnold Gonzales for making the 2020-2021 All-State Team. District 4 has shown leadership in all aspects of the VFW and has represented Georgia VFW with great impact. 

Congratulations from State Commander Joel Willis for making the 2020-2021 All-State Team. You have shown leadership in all aspects of the VFW and have represented yourselves and the Georgia VFW with great impact. You will be presented your cap at the State Convention. 2667 Newnan - Commander Jeff Bouchard, QM Doug Roberson 5897 Lavonia - Commander James Bright, QM Michael Page 6445 Harlem - Commander Arnold Gonzales, QM Dietrich Stallsworth 7116 Sylvania - Commander Walter Scott, QM Robert Reno 8076 Hartwell - Commander Patrick Wireman, QM Eric McAllister 12180 Henry County - Commander David Gilbert, QM Betty Turner 12190 Evans - Commander Matt Andrews, QM David Goetz

Congratulations Post 6686 Eatonton on being selected from the posts with no expired members to receive a $100 gift certificate to the VFW Store. Keep rolling!

Congratulations Post 7720 Cornelia on being selected as Georgia's Outstanding Community Service Post of the Year. Post 7720 provided a community impact of $142,826.81 of volunteerism back to their community! Great job Post 7720!

Congratulations to our Scout of the Year winners for the Georgia VFW 1st. Jacob Lewis, sponsored by Post 8385 Kings Bay 2nd. Nolan Hartley, sponsored by Post 5080 Lake City 3rd. Benjamin Mountequin, sponsored by Post 2667 Newnan Thanks to all of the Scouts and Posts who participated!

Congratulations Post 6449 Fairburn Commander Prentiss Baker and Quartermaster C J Lee on winning this challenge and a stipend to be used toward attending the VFW National Convention in Baltimore MD this summer!

Congratulations to Post 12190 Evans and Post 7116 Sylvania on being first in their respective divisions on April 1st. Keep up the great work!

A big shout-out and congratulations to Georgia's State Voice of Democracy winner Deymon Fleming, Jr. Deymon was sponsored by Post 4180 Snellville and finished 8th in the world, winning a $4,000 scholarship.  Congratulations Deymon and thank-you for representing yourself, your family, and the Department of Georgia so well!

For leading their National Divisions in signing up new members during March, Post 5376 Calhoun won $500, Post 8076 Hartwell won $500, and Post 12164 Atlanta-Buckhead won $1,000. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations Post 2667 Newnan on being selected from the posts with no expired members to receive a $100 gift certificate to the VFW Store. Keep rolling!