DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
P. O. BOX 24269 - MACON, GEORGIA 31212-4269
Phone (478) 474-3737 - Fax (478) 474-6853
(E-mail) - (Home Page)
General Order No. 1 July, 2009
TO ALL POST AND DISTRICTS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA
1.Having been elected Commander and having been duly installed in office in accordance with the Congressional Charter and By-Laws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, I hereby assume command.
2.All previous appointments, having expired, are declared null and void.
- The following Officers have been elected and installed by the sixty-seventh (67) annual
convention held in Macon, Georgia, June 14, 2009. Their orders will be obeyed accordingly.
Commander:David G. Pipes, 250 N. Gross Rd., Apt. 4B, Kingsland, Ga. 31548
(H) 912-729-3865 (Cell) 912-552-3371 (Fax) 912-729-3865
(E-mail)
Sr. Vice Cmdr: Leonard D. Ott, 739 Huntingdon Dr., Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
(H) 770-471-2589 (W) 770-471-3285 (Cell) 678-977-1256
(Fax) 770-471-2151 (E-mail)
Jr. Vice Cmdr: Pledge M. Cannon, 118 Scarborough Rd., Centerville, Ga. 31028
(H/Fax) 478-923-7743 (Cell) 478-397-9498
(E-mail)
Quartermaster: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Judge Advocate: James R. “Rusty” Rogers Jr., 136 Long Pine Drive, Leesburg, Ga. 31763
(H) 229-878-0885 (Cell) 229-869-2799 (E-mail) rrogers136@live.com
Surgeon: Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788 (H) 229-890-5591
(Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail)
Chaplain: James W. Gray, 3599 Calumet Rd., Decatur, Ga. 30034
(H/W) 404-284-1504 (Cell) 404-579-0118
(E-mail)
Immediate Past
State Commander: H. Dwayne Epps, 1746 Bethany Rd., Canon, Ga. 30520
(H) 706-376-9630 (Cell) 706-340-2171 (E-mail)
Chief of Staff: Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (Cell) 912-467-1843
(E-mail)
Inspector: Maury Jackson, 855 Highway 319 South, Moultrie, Ga. 31768
(H) 229-985-7074 (Cell) 229-456-1499
(E-mail)
Service Officer: Joel L. Willis, Jr., 1700 Clairmont Rd., Room 1.318, Decatur, Ga. 30033
(H) 770-922-2787 (W) 404-929-5355 (Cell) 404-786-7235
(Fax) 404-929-5347 (E-mail)
DISTRICT COMMANDERS
1stCharles “Billy” Brown, P. O. Box 721, Trion, Ga. 30753 (H) 706-734-7219
(Cell) 706-676-1997 (E-mail)
2ndRichard L. Knight, 5745 Devonshire Way, Cumming, Ga. 30040
(H) 770-844-9401 (Cell) 404-580-0320 (E-mail)
3rd Al J. Lipphardt, 6009 Millstone Run, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-935-1262 (Cell) 404-680-2891 (W) 404-680-2891
(Fax) 770-931-2400 (E-mail)
4th Milton C. Keene, 2124 Scuffle Rd., Thomson, Ga. 30824 (H) 706-595-9777
(Cell) 706-833-7976 (Fax) 706-595-4349 (E-mail)
5thDaniel L. Ham, 101 Forrestwood Dr., Griffin, Ga. 30223 (H) 770-228-6728
(W) 770-227-9122 (Cell) 770-367-5131 (Fax) 770-227-6170
(E-mail)
6thWayne A. Hagan, 103 Dogwood Dr., Perry, Ga. 31069 (H) 478-987-9978
(Cell) 478-397-1094 (E-mail)
7thMichael J. O’Steen, 1265 Briston Rd., Willacoochee, Ga. 31605
(Cell) 912-389-2701 (E-mail)
8thDavid W. Ragsdale, 421 N. Court St., Quitman, Ga. 31643
(H) 229-263-8573 (Cell) 850-766-4297 (W) 229-263-8570
(E-mail)
Appointments, Chairmen, Committees
Adjutant: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Assistant: John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668
(Fax) 706-846-5692 (E-mail)
Americanism/Loyalty Day/Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program:
Michael E. O’Bryen, 1405 Happy Hollow Rd., Roopville, Ga. 30170
(Cell) 678-858-5772
Assistant: James R. “Rusty” Rogers Jr., 136 Long Pine Drive, Leesburg, Ga. 31763
(H) 229-878-0885 (Cell) 229-869-2799 (E-mail) rrogers136@live.com
Bingo/Video Machines: Leonard D. Ott, 739 Huntingdon Dr., Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
(H) 770-471-2589 (W) 770-471-3285 (Cell) 678-977-1256
(Fax) 770-471-2151 (E-mail)
Buddy Poppy: Al Lipphardt, 6009 Millstone Run, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-935-1262 (Cell) 404-680-2891 (W) 404-680-2891
(Fax) 770-931-2400 (E-mail)
Budget and Finance Committee:
Chairman:James R. “Rusty” Rogers, 136 Long Pine Dr., Leesburg, Ga. 31763
(H) 229-878-0885 (Cell) 229-869-2799 (E-mail)
Co-Chairman:George A. Langford, 85 Hillcrest Lane, Jackson, Ga. 30233
(H) 478-994-1567 (W) 404-929-5349 (Fax) 404-929-5347 or 5322
(E-mail)
Members:Al Lipphardt, 6009 Millstone Run, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-935-1262 (Cell) 404-680-2891 (W) 404-680-2891
(Fax) 770-931-2400 (E-mail)
Wendell L. Breedlove, 1718 Cemetery Rd., Pitts, Ga. 31072 (H) 229-273-7724
(Cell) 229-947-0869 (E-mail)
Richard L. Knight, 5745 Devonshire Way, Cumming, Ga. 30040
(H) 770-844-9401 (Cell) 404-580-0320
(E-mail)
Chaplain Assistant: Clarence K. Sinkler, 1344 Laura Lane, Austell, Ga. 30168
(Cell) 678-389-1353 (E-mail)
Chief of Staff: Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (Cell) 912-467-1843
(E-mail)
Assistant: John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668
(Fax) 706-846-5692 (E-mail)
Community Service: Pledge M. Cannon, 118 Scarborough Rd., Centerville, Ga. 31028
(H/Fax) 478-923-7743 (Cell) 478-397-9498
(E-mail)
Convention Book Advertising: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Convention Director: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Assistant: John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668
(Fax) 706-846-5692 (E-mail)
Convention/Meeting Committee:
Chairman: Leonard D. Ott, 739 Huntingdon Dr., Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
(H) 770-471-2589 (W) 770-471-3285 (Cell) 678-977-1256
(Fax) 770-471-2151 (E-mail)
Vice Chairman: H. Dwayne Epps, 1746 Bethany Rd., Canon, Ga. 30520
(H) 706-376-9630 (Cell) 706-340-2171 (E-mail)
Members: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Edward P. Grealish, Jr., P. O. Box 732, Winder, Ga. 30680
(H) 770-867-5983 (Cell) 678-227-4314
(E-mail) gunnyg55@windstream.net
Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (E-mail)
John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668
(Fax) 706-846-5692 (E-mail)
Employment: Dean E. Smith, 5461 Dry Fork Creek Terrace, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-469-1714 (Cell) 770-361-5458
(E-mail)
Assistant: Charlie Crawford, 2644 Horseshoe Bend Rd S., Marietta, Ga. 30064
(H) 770-943-4362 (W) 404-232-3530 (E-mail)
Events/New Activity Coordinator: Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788
(H) 229-890-5591 (Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail)
Assistant: Gene Lastinger, 981 Mill Pond Rd., Moultrie, Ga. 31768 (H) 229-941-2911
(Cell) 229-873-1235 (E-mail)
Fraternal Review Committee: (Investigating Committee)
Chairman: John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668
(Fax) 706-846-5692 (E-mail)
Members: Pledge M. Cannon, 118 Scarborough Rd., Centerville, Ga. 31028
(H/Fax) 478-923-7743 (Cell) 478-397-9498
(E-mail)
Milton C. Keene, 2124 Scuffle Rd., Thomson, Ga. 30824 (H) 706-595-9777
(Cell) 706-833-7976 (Fax) 706-595-4349 (E-mail)
Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (E-mail)
Michael E. O’Bryen, 1405 Happy Hollow Rd., Roopville, Ga. 30170
(Cell) 678-858-5772
Al Lipphardt, 6009 Millstone Run, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-935-1262 (Cell) 404-680-2891 (W) 404-680-2891
(Fax) 770-931-2400 (E-mail)
James R. “Rusty” Rogers, 136 Long Pine Dr., Leesburg, Ga. 31763
(H) 229-878-0885 (Cell) 229-869-2799 (W) 229-435-0745
(Fax) 229-435-6602 (E-mail)
Historian: Quentin McArthur, 34 Flee Hill Place, Kingsland, Ga. 31548
(H) 912-510-7843 (E-mail)
Homeless Veterans: Herbert L. Ward, 2823 Woodfield Dr., Rex, Ga. 30273
(H) 770-961-4831 (W) 404-929-5345 (Cell) 404-713-4422
(E-mail)
Assistant: George A. Langford, 85 Hillcrest Lane, Jackson, Ga. 30233
(H) 478-994-1567 (W) 404-929-5349 (Fax) 404-929-5347 or 5322
(E-mail)
Honor Guard: Captain: Alex Williams, 1808 Canberra Dr., Stone Mountain, Ga. 30088
(H) 770-593-0720 (Cell) 404-313-9570
Hospital: Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788 (H) 229-890-5591
(Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail) eirbyvfw@windstream.ent
Assistant: Gene Lastinger, 981 Mill Pond Rd., Moultrie, Ga. 31768 (H) 229-941-2911
(Cell) 229-873-1235 (E-mail)
Inspector: Maury Jackson, 855 Highway 319 South, Moultrie, Ga. 31768 (H) 229-985-7074
(Cell) 229-456-1499 (E-mail)
Assistant: Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (E-mail)
Deputy Inspectors:All District Commanders (See Page Two)
Legislative:Albert R. Spears, 429 Telluride Ct., Locust Grove, Ga. 30248 (H) 770-288-2721
(W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778 (E-mail)
Assistant - State: Joe T. Wood, P. O. Box 1058, Gainesville, Ga. 30503 (W) 770-536-0161
Assistant - National: Ray E. Brooks, 413 Johnson Rd., Albany, Ga. 31705 (H) 229-883-3014
(Cell) 229-395-4223 (E-mail)
Assistant – National: George A. Langford, 85 Hillcrest Lane, Jackson, Ga. 30233
(H) 478-994-1567 (W) 404-929-5349 (E-mail)
MEMBERSHIP:
Director: Leonard D. Ott, 739 Huntingdon Dr., Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
(H) 770-471-2589 (W) 770-471-3285 (Cell) 678-977-1256
(Fax) 770-471-2151 (E-mail)
National Certified Membership Recruiters:
Wayne Hagan, 103 Dogwood Dr., Perry, Ga. 31069 (H/Fax) 478-987-9978
(E-mail)
Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788 (H) 229-890-5591
(Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail) eirbyvfw@windstream.net
Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (E-mail)
Leonard D. Ott, 739 Huntingdon Dr., Jonesboro, Ga. 30236
(H) 770-471-2589 (W) 770-471-3285 (Cell) 678-977-1256
(Fax) 770-471-2151 (E-mail)
David Ragsdale, 421 North Court St., Quitman, Ga. 31643 (H) 229-263-8573
(Cell) 850-766-4297 (E-mail)
LIFE MEMBERSHIP:
Chairman: Helen K. Denton, 125 Robin Court, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215
(H) 678-817-5888 (E-mail)
Co-Chairman: Ray E. Brooks, 413 Johnson Rd., Albany, Ga. 31705 (H) 229-883-3014
(Cell) 229-395-4223 (E-mail)
Members: Past Commanders Club
LEGACY LIFE MEMBERSHIP:
Chairman: James R. (Randy) Coggins, 6182 Graceland Circle, Morrow, Ga. 30260
(H) 770-961-1497 (Cell) 770-827-1111 (E-mail)
Assistant: William H. Underdown, P. O. Box 724, Hampton, Ga. 30228 (H) 770-477-0690
MILITARY SERVICES PROGRAMS COMMITTEE:
Chairman: James R. (Randy) Coggins, 6182 Graceland Circle,
Morrow, Ga. 30260 (H) 770-961-1497 (Cell) 770-827-1111
(E-mail)
Assistant: Edward P. Grealish, Jr., P. O. Box 732, Winder, Ga. 30680
(H) 770-867-5983 (Cell) 678-227-4314
(E-mail) gunnyg55@windstream.net
- Military Assistance Program (MAP) Member:
Quentin McArthur, 34 Flee Hill Place, Kingsland, Ga. 31548
(H) 912-510-7843 (E-mail)
- Unmet Needs Program Member:
William (Bill) Sandberg, 214 Tinker Bell Circle, Flintstone, Ga. 30725-2176
(H) 706-820-2014 (Cell) 423-774-8999 (E-mail)
- Operation Uplink Program Member:
Timothy J. Hopton, 1955 Delta Dr., Gainesville, Ga. 30501-6160
(Cell) 678-618-2120 (E-mail)
National Home: Franky A. Hicks, 3942 Mosley Dr., Columbus, Ga. 31903
(Cell) 706-289-0519 (E-mail)
Officer of the Day: William (Bill) Sandberg, 214 Tinker Bell Circle, Flintstone, Ga. 30725
(H) 706-820-2014 (Cell) 423-774-8999 (E-mail)
Outreach Chairman: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Assistant: John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668
(Fax) 706-846-5692 (E-mail)
Photographer: Quentin McArthur, 34 Flee Hill Place, Kingsland, Ga. 31548
(H) 912-510-7843 (E-mail)
Assistant: Michael Sauls, 155 Marshas Vineyard, Hampton, Georgia 30228
(H) 678-386-3518 (E-mail)
Political Action: George A. Langford, 85 Hillcrest Lane, Jackson, Ga. 30233
(H) 478-994-1567 (W) 404-929-5349 (Fax) 404-929-5347
(E-mail)
POW/MIA Chairman: George Vernon, 78 Bailey Farm Dr., Mineral Bluff, Ga. 30559-8720
(H) 706-492-3282 (E-mail)
Assistant: George A. Langford, 85 Hillcrest Lane, Jackson, Ga. 30233
(H) 478-994-1567 (W) 404-929-5349 (Fax) 404-929-5347
(E-mail)
Public Relations: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668 (Fax) 706-846-5692
(E-mail)
Public Safety: Sue E. Hogan, 13535 Ga. Highway 110, Woodbine, Ga. 31569
(H) 912- 729-6023 (Cell) 912-227-6023 (W) 912-576-6273
(E-mail)
Assistant: Craig Villani, 1945 Barrett Dr., Cumming, Ga. 30040 (H) 678-513-2713
(Cell) 678-697-5433 (E-mail)
Publication Committee:
Chairman: Daniel L. Ham, 101 Forrestwood Dr., Griffin, Ga. 30223 (H) 770-228-6728
(W) 770-227-9122 (Cell) 770-367-5131 (Fax) 770-227-6170
(E-mail)
Members: Pledge M. Cannon, 118 Scarborough Rd., Centerville, Ga. 31028
(H) 478-923-7743 (Cell) 478-397-9498 (E-mail)
Tammy Gilliard, 536 Rockborough Terrace, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083
(H) 770-879-1979
ROTC Drill Team:
Chairman: Lee A. McRae, 42 Shamrock Circle, Griffin, Ga. 30223 (H) 770-227-4958
Deputy: William A. Shivers, 1141 Gresham Rd., Zebulon, Ga. 30295 (H) 770-228-3275
Re-Districting:
Chairman: John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668 (Fax) 706-846-5692
(E-mail)
Members: Albert R. Spears, P. O. Box 24269, Macon, Ga. 31212-4269
(H) 770-288-2721 (W) 478-474-3737 (Cell) 770-855-3778
(E-mail) (Fax)478-474-6853
Dean E. Smith, 5461 Dry Fork Creek Terrace, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-469-1714 (W) 404-232-3584 (Cell) 770-361-5458
(E-mail)
Sammy Cates, 218 Mauldin Rd., Thomaston, Ga. 30286 (H) 706-648-3766
(E-mail)
Edward P. Grealish, Jr., P. O. Box 732, Winder, Ga. 30680
(H) 770-867-5983 (Cell) 678-227-4314
(E-mail) gunnyg55@windstream.net
Roger Simmons, 275 Copperhead Rd., Allenhurst, Ga. 31301 (H) 912-876-2069
(E-mail)
Scouting: Fred Sieg, 7387 Lullwater Road, Columbus, Ga. 31904-1932
(H) 706-327-9994 (E-mail)
Assistant: James W. Closs, 100 Pebble Brooke Pass, Covington, Ga. 30016 (H) 770-385-1574
(E-mail)
Service Officer: Joel L. Willis, Jr., 1700 Clairmont Rd., Room 1.318, Decatur, Ga. 30033
(H) 770-922-2787 (W) 404-929-5355 (Cell) 404-786-7235
(Fax) 404-929-5347 (E-mail)
Assistant: Herbert L. Ward, 2823 Woodfield Dr., Rex, Ga. 30273
(W) 1700 Clairmont Rd., Room 1.306, Decatur, Ga. 30033
(H) 770-961-4831 (W) 404-929-5345 (Cell) 404-713-4422
(E-mail)
Assistant (Field):Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788 (H) 229-890-5591
(Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail)
Special Advisor:R. D. Smith, Jr., P. O. Box 761, Toccoa, Ga. 30577
(H) 706-886-0779
John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668 (Fax) 706-846-5692
State Membership Golf Tournament: Richard Slaney, 1130 Clotfelter Bridge Rd.,
Bogart, Ga. 30622 (H) 706-769-4366
(E-mail)
Assistant: Richard D. Stephens, 392 Hutchinson Farms Rd., Griffin, Ga. 30224
(H) 770-229-2689 (W) 678-569-6505 (E-mail)
Surgeon: Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788 (H) 229-890-5591
(Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail)
Assistant: Andrew “Gene” Lastinger, 981 Mill Pond Rd., Moultrie, Ga. 31768
(H) 229-941-2911 (Cell) 229-873-1235 (E-mail)
Aide to the Department Commander: All Past State Commanders
Joe T. Wood, P. O. Box 1058, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 (W) 770-536-0161
William Poole, Box 95, Butler, Ga. 31006 (H) 912-862-5577
R. D. Smith, Jr., P. O. Box 761, Toccoa, Ga. 30577 (H) 706-886-0779
Hulette Goodman, 1228 Ethridge Mill Rd., Griffin, Ga. 30224 (H) 770-227-9250
Olin C. Wright, P. O. Box 547, Richmond Hill, Ga. 31324 (H) 912-756-2131
Marcus T. Smith, 128 Beaver Creek Rd., Canon, Ga. 30520
Sammy L. Cates, 218 Mauldin Rd., Thomaston, Ga. 30286 (H) 706-648-3766
J. W. Bohanan, 8442 Seven Oaks Dr., Jonesboro, Ga. 30236 (H) 770-471-0703
John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293 (H) 706-846-5699
Charlie B. Stephenson, 2721 Burtz Dr., Marietta, Ga. 30068 (H) 770-971-9104
Ray E. Brooks, 413 Johnson Rd., Albany, Ga. 31705 (H) 229-883-3014
General M. Crumley, 1317 Double Springs Rd., Demorest, Ga. 30535 (H) 706-778-4179
Desso F. Faulkner, 1012 Poplar Springs Church Rd., Nashville, Ga. 31639 (H) 912-686-2866
Glenn E. Mitchell, RR 5, Box 39 – Z, Cochran, Ga. 31014-9088 (H) 478-934-6642
William J. Wilson, 4323 Columbine Rd., Austell, Ga. 30106 (H) 770-941-1648
William R. Johnson, 9112 Hopewell Rd., Lizella, Ga. 31052 (H) 478-935-8604
Frederick Engelhardt, III, 1430 Plantation Oaks Ln., Amelia Island, Fl. 32034 (H) 904-277-4900
Billy W. Smith, 177 River Oaks Drive, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817 (H) 229-246-6292
Dick D. Dickens, 106 Angeline Circle, S. W., Eatonton, Georgia 31024-7655 (H) 706-485-5322
Edward P. Grealish, Jr., P. O. Box 732, Winder, Ga. 30680-0732 (H) 770-867-5983
James R. (Randy) Coggins, 6182 Graceland Court., Morrow, Ga. 30260 (H) 770-961-1497
Manis V. Long, 2028 4th St., S. E., Moultrie, Ga. 31768 (H) 229-985-7385
Ralph E. Thomas, 1307 Underwood St., Dalton, Ga. 30721 (H) 706-529-1949
Dean E. Smith, 5461 Dry Fork Creek Terrace, Stone Mt., Ga. 30087 (H) 770-469-1714
H. Dwayne Epps, 1746 Bethany Rd., Canon, Ga. 30520 (H) 706-376-9630
VAVS Representatives, Deputy’s and Associates:
Atlanta VA Medical Center: Leland Edwards, Representative, Post 6330
183 Deerfield Dr., Jonesboro, Georgia 30238 (H) 770-603-1786
Michael McMahon, Deputy Representative, Post 9143
8925 Capri St., Gainesville, Ga. 30506 (H) 678-371-7488
James W. Lynch, Deputy Representative, Post 4180 2734 Varlet Court, Snellville, Ga. 30039 (H) 770-978-8362
Grady Lemon, Deputy Representative, Post 15011
100 Teamon Circle, Griffin, Ga. 30223-5848
(H) 770-834-6532
Augusta VA Medical Center: Barbara (BJ) J. Johnson, 3834 Crest Drive, Hephzibah,
GA 30815 (H) 706-560-1983 (W) 706-823-2218
(Fax) 706-823-1768 (E-mail)
Dublin Carl Vinson VA Medical Center:
Wayne A. Hagan, Representative, Post 6605
103 Dogwood Dr., Perry, Ga. 31069 (H/Fax) 478-987-9978
(E-mail)
Robert S. Hunter, Deputy Representative, Post 2872
250 Woody Dr., Athens, Ga. 30606 (H) 706-369-7734
Lake City VA Medical Center: Edwin Gerisch, Associate Representative, Post 5978
407 Bullock Ave. Nashville, Ga. 31639 (H) 229-543-1284
Herman E. Brigmond, Deputy Representative, Post 5978
511 Isaac Brigmond Rd., Douglas, Ga. 31535
(H) 912-384-0821
C.A.V.H.C.S. East Campus: (Formerly Tuskegee VAMC)
Franky A. Hicks, Deputy Representative, Post 665
3942 Mosley Dr., Columbus, Ga. 31903 (Cell) 706-289-0519
Mickey Edwards, Deputy Representative, Post 665
1411 Hagan Dr., Columbus, Ga. 31907 (H) 706-577-3161
*Milledgeville Georgia War Veterans Home:
Dick D. Dickens, Representative, Post 6686
106 Angeline Circle, S. E., Eatonton, Ga.31024
(H) 706-485-5322 (E-mail)
*Augusta Georgia War Veterans Home:
Robert K. Nelson, Representative, Post 3200
102 Dugans Court, Augusta, Ga. 30906
(H) 706-798-7994 or 803-593-3415
*Not acknowledged by National for VAVS recognition awards
Veterans Service Committee:
Chairman: James (Randy) Coggins, 6182 Graceland Circle, Morrow, Ga. 30260
(H) 770-961-1497 (Cell) 770-827-1111
(E-mail)
Vice-Chairman: Joel L. Willis, Jr., 1700 Clairmont Rd., Room 1.318, Decatur, Ga. 30033
(H) 770-922-2787 (W) 404-929-5355 (Cell) 404-786-7235
(Fax) 404-929-5347 (E-mail)
(Assistant to Vice Chairman):
George A. Langford, 1700 Clairmont Rd., Decatur, Ga. 30033 (H) 478-994-1567 (W) 404-929-5349 (Fax) 404-929-5347 or 5322
(E-mail)
Members: Ed Irby, 174 Tallspring Dr., Moultrie, Ga. 31788 (H) 229-890-5591
(Cell) 229-891-6084 (E-mail)
John F. Gwizdak, 501 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, Ga. 30293-3809
(H) 706-846-5699 (Cell) 404-317-8668 (Fax) 706-846-5692
(E-mail)
Dean E. Smith, 5461 Dry Fork Creek Terrace, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-469-1714 (W) 404-232-3584 (Cell) 770-361-5458
(E-mail)
H. Dwayne Epps, 1746 Bethany Rd., Canon, Ga. 30520
(H) 706-376-9630 (Cell) 706-340-2171 (E-mail)
Voice of Democracy:Donnie Jones, 149 Shearwater Dr., Fortson, Ga. 31808
(H) 706-505-1244 (Cell) 706-577-5855 (E-mail)
Assistant: Ronald E. Keller, 404 Stephen Lane, St. Marys, Ga. 31558
(H) 912-729-7011 (E-mail)
Ways and Means Chairman: Roger Swift, 317 London Hill Rd., West, Woodbine, Ga. 31569
(H) 912-729-2750 (Cell) 912-674-9402 (E-mail)
Webmaster: David Worthen, 21 Edgewood St., Kingsland, Ga. 31548
(H) 912-434-1042 (E-mail)
Youth Activities/Patriot’s Pen: Mike O’Steen, 1265 Briston Rd., Willacoochee, Ga. 31650
(H) 912-389-7059 (Cell) 912-389-2701 (E-mail)
Assistant: Al Lipphardt, 6009 Millstone Run, Stone Mountain, Ga. 30087
(H) 770-935-1262 (Cell) 404-680-2891 (W) 404-680-2891
(Fax) 770-931-2400 (E-mail)
LAVFW Department President: Sandy LaMarsh, 2761 Loring Rd., Kennesaw, Ga. 30152
(H) 770-974-4344 (E-mail)
National Council Member District 8 (Georgia/Alabama):
John Hancock, P. O. Box 231177, Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1177
(W) 334-270-8399 (E-mail)
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LAVFW National Council Member District 8 (Georgia/Alabama):
Karen Gavin, 7361 Highway 45, Eight Mile, Alabama 36613 (H) 251-401-6417
(E-mail)
MOC Grand Commander: Richard A. Dunlop, 713 Westridge Ct., Hinesville, Ga. 31313
(H) 912-369-7407 (Cell) 912-271-6768 (E-mail)
VFW National Headquarters: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 406 West 34th
Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 (Main) 816-756-3390 (Fax) 816-968-1149
(Supply Fax) 816-968-1196
LAVFW National Headquarters: Ladies Auxiliary VFW, 406 West 34th Street, 10th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 (Main) 816-561-8655 (Fax) 816-931-4753
(Supply Fax) 816-561-1222
VFW National Home for Children: 3573 S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, Michigan, 48827
(Main) 800-424-8360 (Email) mailvfwnationalhome.org
VFW PAC: 200 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC. 20002 (Main) 202-543-2239
VFW Department of Georgia E-mail address: (General Information)
Adjutant/Quartermaster:
Executive Secretary:
State Commander:
VFW Department of Georgia Internet Home Page:
VFW National Headquarters Internet Home Page:
VFW Membership Statistic:
STATE MEETINGS/CONVENTION - (Ramada Plaza – Macon, Georgia)
Fall Meeting: October 9-11, 2009
Mid-Winter: February 12-14, 2010
State Convention: June 17-20, 2010
GLT: August 6-8, 2010
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6. Proof of Eligibility: Reference National By-Laws Section 414 (c) - District Officers, elected and appointed, shall submit proof of eligibility to the District Adjutant. Additionally, District Commanders, District Senior Vice Commanders, and District Junior Vice Commanders shall submit proof of eligibility to the Department Adjutant.
515 (d) - Department Officers, elected and appointed, shall submit proof of eligibility to the Department Adjutant. Additionally, Department Commander, Department Senior Vice Commander and Department Junior Vice Commander shall submit proof of eligibility to the Adjutant General.
7. Election Report: According to National, Georgia has a number of Posts that have not sent in election reports. Posts will not be placed on National mailing list until the election report is received. Per By-Law Section 211--Suspension and Revocation of Charter - The Commander-in-Chief may suspend the charter of any Post not submitting a properly completed Report of Election of Officers for the new VFW year by June 1st of the new VFW year for a period of up to six (6) months. This suspension will be automatically terminated should a properly prepared Report of Election of Officers be received at National Headquarters. At the end of the six (6) months, the Commander-in-Chief may revoke the charter of any Post not properly submitting a list of officers to National Headquarters. If revoked, the revocation is NOT subject to appeal.
8. Post Adjutant-Quartermaster Operations Manual: This manual is contained on a compact disk (CD) in the Post Quartermaster Dues Kit. It provides clear and concise instructions and illustrations to assist the Post Adjutant-Quartermaster with their duties. The Post Adjutant-Quartermaster Operations Manual should be used in conjunction with Section 218 (a) (5) and (6) of the Manual of Procedure. Post Adjutants-Quartermasters that follow procedures outlined in the Post Adjutant-Quartermaster Operations Manual will not be deficient in the performance of their duties.
9. Elected Post Officers: Attention of newly elected Post Officers is directed to Section 218, Manual of Procedure, which outlines the duties of the Post Officers. These are serious responsibilities that bring the requirement to maintain a fiduciary relationship with the membership.
10. Duties of Post Trustees: Section 218 of the Manual of Procedure, Duty of Post Trustees, requires that the Post Commander shall see that the Post Trustees Reports of Audit are properly prepared and submitted each quarter. The next Post Trustees Report of Audit for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 is due to Department Headquarters no later than July 31, 2009. This is a fiduciary responsibility.
- Duties of District Trustees: Section 416 of the Manual of Procedure, Duty of District
Trustees, requires that the District Commander shall see that Trustees Report of Audit are properly prepared at each District Convention or District Meeting and forwarded to Department Headquarters. This is a fiduciary responsibility.
12. Use of Relief Fund: Commanders and Quartermasters are reminded that Article VII, Section 704 of the Manual of Procedure is clear and requires no interpretation on the authorized uses of the Relief Fund. The Relief Fund may not be used to pay the membership dues and fees for applicants for membership or membership dues of members not otherwise qualified under the above named section (the general fund of the post may be so used if approved by the post membership). The Relief Fund may not be made synonymous with such activities as the Chaplain’s Fund, the Charitable Contributions Fund, or similar funds and activities regardless of how worthy the cause. Individuals misusing Relief Funds shall be subject to disciplinary action under Article IX of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure and may be in violation of their fiduciary relationship.
13. Buddy Poppy Distribution Proceeds: All proceeds from the distribution of Buddy Poppies must be placed in the relief fund of the VFW post (Article II, Section 218k of the Manual of Procedure) or that of the LAVFW; no other organization may share in the proceeds in accordance with Article VII, Section 711. When other non-profit organizations (other than VFW/LAVFW) assist in the distribution of Buddy Poppies those organization may not share in the proceeds. A donation may be made by the VFW/LAVFW to the non-profit organization from the general fund if approved by the membership. Individuals misusing Buddy Poppy proceeds or inappropriately dividing or distributing those proceeds shall be subject to disciplinary action under Article IX of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure.
14. Incorporate: VFW Posts and its Auxiliaries (LAVFW, MOC, etc.) should take the necessary steps to incorporate with the State. Financial responsibility laws, as interpreted by the Courts, may cause members of unincorporated Posts to be at risk. Incorporating under the provisions of Section 708 of the National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure and the laws of the State will provide protection for Post members. Posts are urged to contact the Department Adjutant to obtain the proper forms for incorporating. The Articles of Incorporation must be forwarded to the Commander-in-Chief through Department Headquarters prior to forwarding them to the proper State authorities.
15. Control of Units: All Commanders are reminded that Section 709, Manual of Procedure – Control of Units; requires that any activity, unit or club sponsored, conducted or operated by, for or in behalf of a Post, or District shall be at all times under the direct control of such Post or District and that all money, property or assets of any kind must be placed in the care and custody of the respective Quartermaster. All Commanders should ensure that all provisions of Section 709 are enforced.