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Good Morning it is Monday Jan 15th 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day

During the mid-winter conference, an award was presented to State Commander Nate Smith by Dana and her group Gold Star Families. We hear about her journey through the VFW Auxiliary and this amazing organization. Be careful of that Youtube link. I was a wreck a few minutes in. Very emotional. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WPA-Gold-Star-Game-104584448607155 You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmWibfo94Us

In this episode, Jess King and Walt Hartnett cover some of the important presentations during the Day 2-morning sessions of the Mid Winter Conference. PA Vet courts … https://www.pacourts.us/.../court-programs/veterans-courts Action Corp .. https://www.vfw.org/.../grassroot.../vfw-action-corps-weekly woman’s retreat. https://vfwpa.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=88790 Scout Program…. https://vfwpa.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=87439

My interview with a candidate for Junior Vice Commander Bill Roland from VFW 402 Coraopolis, PA. Currently PA VFW Surgeon. Joined the VFW went through the chairs. Served as District 29 commander for 2 years.  Bill served 26 years total service Navy and Army. Kosovo Qualification. As District commander created a position for Public Relations. Getting notifications in the newspaper.In favor of merging posts instead of closing posts.Motivation to run- Making things better. Growing the interest. Getting the word out.Programs of interest- Public Relations/ Social Media. Membership. Stronger posts. OTI training.Magic Wand- Communication. We do not communicate well or at all.Still looking for co-hosts reach out to me directly at [email protected]

This is an interview I did with Barbara from VFW Post 6954 Littlestown, PA. We discuss her candidacy for Junior Vice and her vision for the future of the Pennsylvania VFW.  Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Veteran1st Female Commander of her post Reason for running. We need to get younger, get more female-friendly, and because she feels she can add to the position.Understands the VA struggle because she dealt with it herselfSalute the Vietnam Veterans and their tremendous contributions Shoutout Ruth Fairchild 1st PA VFW commanderCommand Platform focus- Healthcare, Legislative, MembershipMagic Wand wish- VFW as family-friendly as possible. Get rid of the stigmas.

The PA VFW podcast is back for 2022. One of my goals is to get this podcast up and going so we can start sharing and building to the future. Go over some winners for the contests that ended on December 31st and ask that question we should all be working on the answer to- "Why should you join the VFW?" Still looking for podcast co-host. Not a big time commitment just need to have about an hour a week. Reach out to me Walt Hartnett 484-362-3957 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

I got the opportunity to sit down again with the Pennsylvania State Commander Nathanial Smith after the Council Of Administration (COA) meeting at his testimonial weekend.  We talk about where PA VFW stands and upcoming events.  Interested in becoming a co-host of this podcast please email [email protected] or call/test 484-362-3957

21 days to Voice of Democracy/ Patriots Pen submissions to the post 81 days till the end of 2021 Contest #1 100%+1 with 15 new/reinstated members Commander and Chief October contest ends 10/31 posts in each division with the greatest percentage growth in the month win $1000 School of instruction available on Zoom starting in January.

In this episode, we cover social media. Not necessarily what we put out but what is put out about us as the VFW. We need to monitor social media channels and take opportunities to educate our community and add value. During this interview you will hear from comrades from post 333 Hattal-Taylor in the Roxbourgh section of Philadelphia Past Commander Adjutant and Service Officer- Hugh Sinnot Commander Mike McFall Senior Vice Commander George Barr Quartermaster Joseph McManus

On this episode I bring you into the OTI happening at the Bensalem VFW. We highlight remarks by Peter Hook about being a chaplain and short remarks by surprise special guest National Junior Vice Duane Sarmiento.

Upon the completion of the 2021 Flying Squadron in Harrisburg PA Walt Hartnett gets the opportunity to sit down with Nate Smith former Master Chief and current Department of Pennsylvania VFW Commander. We discuss the commander's background, the upcoming year, and what just happened at the flying squadron.

In this episode, we are joined by PA state commander Ron Peters. This interview took place at the Pennsylvania Council of Administration (COA) in Harrisburg, PA April 9-April 10.