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Commander
Tim Norris Sr
News
Welcome to the official website of
Department of Indiana Sons of AMVETS. Please visit this site often as new material will be added
weekly over the next few months.
5/17/11
 We
are saddened to announce the passing of Squadron #55 Commander,
Larry Wysong, Larry passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Commander
Norman and First-Vice Norris will be traveling to Ft Wayne to pass
on condolences of the entire AMVETS Family. Larry’s Bother Steve is
Commander at Post #55, if you would like to read Larry’s obituary or
leave your condolences for Steve and the Wysong family, please visit
D O McComb and Sons at
http://hosting-24267.tributes.com/show/Larry-Wysong-91520743
4/30/11-5/2/11
Commander Norman, First-Vice Norris, and many other Department
officers welcomed National Sons of AMVETS First-Vice Commander John
Barnhill to the annual Watch Fire & Memorial Ride event at Hartford
City, Squadron #23.
4/2/11
Commander Norman, First-Vice Norris and many of the Department
officers gathered to witness Indiana's own Robert Hammett as he
delivered the National Commander's Testimonial.
3/25/11
Sons officers from around the state gathered to support our
partners in service for the annual Special Olympics Basketball
events in Indianapolis
03/20/11
The Indiana Sons of AMVETS are on their way home from the Walk
on the Hill with great news to share. This year’s Walk included 57
Sons and 14 Vets from across the country and made 163 appointments
with lawmakers. Indiana had one of the largest delegations with 16
Sons and 9 Vets. Special thanks to Commander Norman for his efforts
to make this a project a success.
03/16/11
Commander Norman and Indiana's largest delegation ever have
arrived in Washington DC for the Walk on the Hill. More info to come
soon
10/11/10
Commander Norman and First-Vice Norris visited Fowler Squadron
#102 for their Sons meeting. Be sure to check out the Local Events
page to see some of the great things they have going at the Post.
10/9/10
Several Dept Officers visited the residents at the Indiana
Veterans Home to cook and served the annual Fall Fish Fry. The
weather was warm and a good time was had by all.
10/1/10-10/3/10
Fall Conference & SEC took place at the Clarion Waterfront
Hotel. Commander Norman shared his extensive travels to local
Squadrons over the summer. 1st Vice Norris reported 145
members paid for 2011 and reminded everyone of the importance of
getting renewals. 2nd Vice Langley reported that only 7
Squadrons have turned in any Project Reports, and reminded everyone
that Project Reports are to be sent directly to him and not to
National. 3rd Vice Lehman announced that the Sons will be
raffling a 50” plasma TV for $5 per ticket. JA Hawkins announced
that new laws require all Squadrons to file a 990 with the IRS every
year, squadrons who do not comply may have their charter revoked.
V.A.V.S. Drill reported that a Deputy is still needed at Rodabush.
N.E.C Piper announced that the new Constitution and By-Laws have
been approved and are now available, he also announced that Mike
Speidel will take over as N.E.C. in January. There was also a
proposal that the Fall Floating Meeting be eliminated which would
require a change to the standing rules.
9/25/10
State Sons Golf Outing at North Vernon Squadron #7. Twenty-six
teams participated, with Bloomington winning the trophy,
Evansville, North Vernon, and Indianapolis #99 were also awarded
prizes. Bids for next year's golf outing need to be submitted by
the December meeting.
9/23/10
Post #99 held their 4th Honor Flight, taking WWII veterans to
the National WWII Memorial in Washington D.C.
9/17/10
POW/MIA Recognition Day
There were several events throughout the state to commemorate
this day. Check the Local Events page for information about programs
in your area.
9/11/10-9/12/10
Many Department Officers and guest from across the country attended
Muncie Squadron #12 Signal Fire. Visit the Past Events
page for more details.
7/24/10
National 1st Vice Commander Hammett and Department Commander Norman
visited Hartford City Squadron #23 for
the Spam and Spork Cook-off. This event raised several hundred
dollars for the scholarship fund and collected a large box of food
for the local food
bank. For pictures visit the Past Events
page 7/21/10
Commander Norman and several other Department Officers joined the
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center staff as they celebrate the
Groundbreaking of the Veterans House. Visit the
Past Events page for pictures.
Commander Norman and several other Department Officers also joined
patient on the 5th floor for their Christmas in July to watch
them open their gifts and share a pizza lunch. Visit the
Past Events page for pictures.
Warrior's Hope is selling
engraved bricks to support the opening of the new Veterans House. If
your family or Squadron would like to sponsor a brick,
Click Here.
If you would like a sample brick to help sell bricks in your
local area contact Warriors Hope Inc. at (317) 883-9331. Or, send
$16 to Warriors Hope Inc. Bricks PO Box 7353 Greenwood, IN 46142
7/17/10
Commander Norman and several other Department Officers represented the Sons at the AMVETS State Golf Outing hosted by Post #23.
1st Place - Post #99 - Petton's Team
2nd Place - Post #99 - Welkup's Team
3rd Place - Post #61 - Tapia's Team
Don't forget the Sons State Golf Outing
coming up on 9/25/10
7/16/10-7/17/10
Commander Norman and several other Officers joined
Squadron #12 in Muncie for their AMVETSTOCK weekend. Commander
Norman once again has a shaved head after raising over $800 for the
cause. A Big thanks to Mike Martin and his band for volunteering
their time. Be sure to check out
www.michaelmartinband.com
for free song downloads and upcoming shows. More to come on how much
was raised for the Muncie VA Clinic. Check out the
Past Events page for more info. 7/11/10
There was a great turnout for the IVH Summer Picnic at Indiana
Veterans Home. The weather was great, although a little hot, and the
patients enjoyed some great food and great company. The Sons meeting
was well attended and final plans were made for National Convention.
Check out the Past Events page for
pictures.
7/4/10
Commander Norman visited Squadron #2000 in Bloomington for the
Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration.
6/25/10-6/27/10
Commander Norman and Finance Officer Kraig Piper joined the
Department of Michigan for their State Convention. Check out the
Past Events page for some pictures
from their trip.
6/18/10 and 6/19/10
Fist-Vice Commander Norris and Rockville Post #61 hosted a
Re-Election Reception for Commander Norman. The fun was too much to
fit into one night and the party was continued on Saturday.
Department Officers from around the state, as well as Commander
Norman's friends from Rockville were present to help him kick off
his second term leading our organization. Check out the
Past Events page for pictures from
this event.
6/4/10-6/6/10
The 2010-2011 year began with election and installation of new
Officers at Indiana's State Convention. Check out the
Past Events page for pictures from
this event.
6/5/10
 Andy
Morris of Bloomington is the winner of the 2010 Harley-Davidson Iron
883 Raffle. His winning ticket was drawn Saturday night at State
Convention. Congratulations to Andy, and thanks to all who
participated.
6/5/10
Commander Norman raises over $1,800 with his shining new look,
visit the Past Events page for more
pictures. 6/5/10
Official launch of
www.IndianaSonsofAMVETS.org June 5th at State
Convention 5/1/10
Commander Norman visits Greensfork
Squadron
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