Colonel Robert B. Nett VFW Post 12110

Eugene Eubanks, VFW National Commander, acceptance speech.

We are in the planning stages of starting a new scouting program sponsored by our VFW Post. If you are interested in volunteering and know of other adults and youth who are looking for a scouting adventure contact our Post staff scouting representative Brent Eaton, mailto:eaton.brent@gmail.com or by phone 706-563-4758.

Army Col. Robert B. Nett, one of Columbus’ most decorated World War II veterans, will be honored Sunday with a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in his name.

The post will be installed in the name of the World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who died in October 2008 at age 86. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in the main dining room of Covenant Woods, an assisted living facility at 5424 Woodruff Farm Road. An official dedication will follow in the spring.

Nett’s son, Dr. Robert B. Nett Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, said although his father’s name may adorn the building, the memories of all his friends and comrades go along with that spirit.

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Department of Georgia

Congratulations to the 5th District!

FROM:  Department Commander Leo Ott by Chief of Staff Lipphardt

TO:  Department Senior-Vice Commander Pledge Cannon
Department Junior-Vice Commander Rusty Rogers
Department Judge Advocate Ron Keller
Department Adjutant Wayne Hagan
Department Quartermaster PCinC John Gwizdak
Department Chaplain James Gray
Department Chief of Staff Al Lipphardt
Department of Georgia 5th Commander Donnie Jones
Department Photographer Quentin McArthur
VFW Post 12110 Edward Richards

You are invited to attend the institution of a new post in the Department of Georgia!  VFW Post 12110 of the 5th District, Department of Georgia will be instituted on Sunday January 23, 2011 at 1500hours, Covenant Woods, 5424 Woodruff Farm Road, Columbus, Georgia.  The Ceremonial Instituting Officer is Past National Commander in Chief, Comrade John Gwizdak.  This will not be a public event.  A Charter celebration to which the public and media will be invited is anticipated at a later date.  The Ritual for the formation of Instituting of this new post is found in the current VFW By-laws, Manual of Procedure and Ritual on page 46 of the Ritual section.  Please direct your questions concerning this event and confirmation of your attendance to Al Lipphardt, Chief of Staff, 404-680-2891 or email alipphardt@mindspring.com

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Immediate Past State Commander David Pipes
National Council Member District 8 PSC Dean Smith
Military Service Program Chair PSC Randy Coggins
Department of Georgia 1st District Commander Billy Brown
Department of Georgia 2nd District Commander Richard Knight
Department of Georgia 3rd District Commander Joel Willis
Department of Georgia 4th District Commander Milton Keene
Department of Georgia 6th District Commander Arthur Slater
Department of Georgia 7th District Commander Mike O’Steen
Department of Georgia 8th District Commander Ed Irby
Department of Georgia Inspector Maury Jackson
Department of Georgia State Surgeon Franky Hicks

The Charter Committee is accepting applications for new members. The Charter will close 90 days, after receipt of the temporary charter. Applicants joining before the charter is closed will have their name on the charter. This applies to transfer applicants. Transfer applicants are subject to the recommendation by the post membership committee and approval by the membership.