T Income and expenses Commemorating the 50th Anniversary Norman Rockwell limited edition WWII calendar available for 1995 What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of WWII than with one of the most popular American al1ists of the century, Norman Rockwell. Featuring twelve different Rockwell paintings, this limited edition calendar will walk you through the events of each day from 1939 through 1945. Do""' know-1 • On whlll . _ cld US.-... capu• Mount Suribachi on lwo Jima? • On . . . . . . . cld..., COffllllit euicida? • 0n whlll . . . . lie GanMft Nl1111hlp SiMwdraunk? Answers to these questions, and hundreds of other facts from WWII can be found in this special calendar. .()pens to a full 11" x 22" on premium gloss stock. -For gift-giving? Each calendar is shipped in a gift mailer. $8 each for VOA rMmbera $14 each for non-members (Price inc/udea postage & handling) J To order: Include order information with your membership applk:ation or order directly from the Veterans of Oregon Association. Send to: VOA Rockwell Calendar P.O. Bax 13939 Salem, OR 97309 Payment may be made wilh check, money order, VISA or Mastercard. Credit card orders muat include expiration date & signature. fJ I, . ,,. - 2J JO 10 17 24 J/ *Proceeds benelil programs of the Veterans of Oregon Association* VOA member's benefits and services As we launch the drive for PATRIARCH members of the Veterans of Oregon Association, we continue to work to identify those services and programs that we want to make available to our members. Requests for Proposals are being prepared and distributed on an ongoing basis for various service and benefit programs for our members. If you or someone you know would like to make a service or benefit available to the mem- bership of the Veterans of Oregon Association, send details to: Veterana of Oregon Auoclation Attn: Membership Services P.O. Box 13939 • Salem, 0A 97309 Current benefit and service programs we are pursuing on behalf of the VOA members, in addition to those listed in the "Purposes of the Association," include: Auto/Truck and RV buying Bank and/or credit union Financial planning Funeral services Hotel/motel discounts Insurance • Dental • Health • life a- Long distance telephone service "' Member buying club/service Patriotic/Pro-patria clothing & products Product & service discounts " Restaurant discounts Retirement living & planning o- Tourist attractions and tour group rates • Travel agency er "' a a er If you have additional ideas for service and benefit programs that you would like us to seek on behalf of the members, please send your suggestions to the VOA at the address listed on the left. --· s 4 11 18 25 - -· ~.: • 12 1'1 26 - 6 11 20 27 --- - 7 14 21 Funding the VOA The majority of funding for the Veterans of Oregon Associa- tion is intended to come from membership dues from veterans, family members, friends, associ- ates and businesses. Veterans helping veterans is a noble means to make the association a success. In addition, contributions, _ interest income, revenue from the sale of magazine advertising, non- member subscriptions and the sale of pro-patria merchandise will help fund the association's efforts. Some of the companies providing programs benefits and/ or services to the Veterans of Oregon Association members provide royalties to the associa- tion, based on the member's par- ticipation, so that additional pro- grams and services can be created and funded by the VOA. PROJECTED EXPENSES SOURCES OF INCOME Contributions 10o/o Investment & Interest 3"o Marbling Sala10% (Note: All figures and percentages are estimates based on a first-year projected operating budget of 5843,750. Adjustments and realignments will br recommended and enacted by the Board, with counsel from our accounting firm of Grove, Mueller, Hall &: Swank. Expenses dediated to PA nuor Fund activities will not be less than 60% of income at any time. The distribution of income and expenses will be ~justed as necaaary in the beet interest of the membership and the goals of the Veterans of Oregon Association. ./ll ----.J "In search of ... " The Veterans of Oregon Association would like to enlist your assistance in helping de- velop a comprehensive file, on various topics, for use on behalf of our members and for further- ing our goals. If you can help with any of the information we are in search of, you can mail or fax it to the association headquarters. Please send it to the attention of the department listed in bold face at the end of each subject. VOA, Attention: _ _ _ P.O. Box 13939 • Salem, OR 97309 FAX(503)363-7862 1. Oregonians on Active duty. Provide name, rank, branch of service, length of time in service, and mailing address. (Roll Call) 2. Veterans' organizations. Provide organization's name, list of officers, dates and location of meetings and mailing address for the organization. (Secretary) 5. Patriots in action. Do you know someone who exemplifies the true meaning of a Patriot in action - through thought, word or deed? They can be a family member, friend, employer, business, next door neighbor,orevenyourself. Letusknow. Send their name and address, along with your name and address, and a brief de- scription of what they do. (Editor) Not quite sure what defines a 3. Veteran Monuments, Museums and patriot? Perhaps this quote from Adlai Parks. Stevenson will help out: Provide the name of current or proposed monuments, museums or "What do we mean by patriotism in parks; the location, hours ofoperation(if the context of our times? applicable), what group or individual is . .. A patriotism that puts country responsible for caretaking, background ahead of self; a patriotism which is information, brochures, photographs,_ not short, frenzied outbursts of emo- etc. (Directory) 4. Editors, writers, photographers. Provide name, address, phone number and samples of work. If you would like your samples returned, please enclosed a self-addressed stamped en- velope and they will be returned after review. Work will not be published with- out your prior consent. Our magazine, The PATRIOT, is intended to represent and serve the entire state of Oregon and you may be called upon to catch a story or photograph of events taking place throughout the year. (Editor) tion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. 11 6. Parades, celebrations, events. Provide dates, time , location, sponsors, type of events and person to contact. Indicate if this is a first or an ongoing event. This information will be needed on a regular basis so be sure to include as many activities as you know about so that we can publicize them to others as they travel throughout the state. (Calendar) 7. Veteran-owned buainetaea. Do you, or someone you know who is a veteran, own a business that provides products and/or services in Oregon? Provide the name, address, phone number, person to contact, type of business, how long in business, etc. Perhaps a story is behind the business of a veteran who made it work. How to overcome obstacles, lessons learned, successes, failures, job opportunities ... perhaps information that can be shared with others. (VetNet) 8. Youth programs. Seeking programs for America's youth that promote citizenship, patriot- ism, recognition of leadership and edu- cational achievements. We want to promote and write about these kinds of programs. Send information about the program, sponsor, person to contact, address, phone number, etc. (Youth Programs) 9. Individuals and/or orgmiution needing help? If you know someone or some organization that can benefit from the support and services of the VOA, let us know. Provide their name, address and any other information that might help us in our efforts. Sources of information can remain anonymous. (Patriot Fund)