| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | Co- Sponsor with the Town of Mansfield of the Veteran's Day and Memorial Day Parades Lead Annual Flag Decoration of Veterans' Graves at St Mary's Cemetery and laying wreaths at the 30 Memorials in Mansfield honoring our war heroes Provide flowers at Mansfield Veteran's Wakes and Funerals Run local Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Essay Contests for Mansfield's Middle and High School students - pan of VFW National Contests to educate students Provide three scholarships totaling $2,000 to graduating Mansfield Field High Students Major Supporter of Mansfield Field of Honor - $1,000 donations Sponsor of Firefighter of the Year and Teacher of the Year Awards for Mansfield - part of the VFUV National Campaign to honor first responders and educators Organize hospital visits to our fellow comrades and to local VA Hospitals Serve as advisors and helpers to the Mansfield Veterans' Agent in his activities Providing social interaction with our fellow veterans and to keep the memory of Veterans' service and sacrifice alive Above activities fail into three broad programs: 101 Provides social and recreational activities for its members and their families. Members are veterans who served in the military in combat zones. 102 Promote the social welfare of the community and conduct projects for educational, and charitable purposes: perpetuate the memory of veterans and comfort their survivors Support local organizations via scholarships and donations to various school and community organizations 103 Support the State and National VFW Organizations projects and programs to promote veterans rights and the memory of veterans |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 | The 2nd Year Trustee is the son of the 1st year Trustee Jim St Don |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | Veterans joining the VFW must meet the eligibility criteria set by Congress. The Veteran must apply for membership and be voted in at a monthly meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The Post follows the National and State VFW Organizations' By Laws and Rules of Procedures. The Members of the Post in their monthly meetings are the governing body. The Form 990 is presented and reviewed with the Post Membership in the monthly meeting before filing of the Form 990 |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | The Post follows the National and State Organizations' Conflict of Interest Policy. All Post Members are aware of the Policy. All Members are asked to disclose any conflicts of interest at the monthly meetings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The National and State Organizations' By Laws and Rules of Procedure are public documents available on the Internet. They also may be purchased at the VFW Online Store. The Post does not prepare customary financial statements. It's Monthly Report of Receipts and Disbursements are prepared and distributed in accordance with the By Laws. The Form 990 and their schedules are a public document available on the Internet. The Post Form 990 is available upon request to the Post Commander. |
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