Commander Craig and his team are on their game and are poised to be an All American State once again. Everyone was motivated to perform, and the Membership Seminar put on by Youther Eaford and Tim Woods brought out even more. Even I wanted to know how I could sign up to be a member! If you could bottle the energy these two had you could make a fortune. Tim was also my guide this weekend and he kept me laughing the whole time. He's running for Department Junior Vice Commander and if he wins I know the state will be in great hands in the coming years.
What are some of the great things the state is doing? They have instituted one new post and two new rider groups in the last few months. Last year the Foundation funded 20 of 36 slots in the Guitars for Veterans program designed to help veterans with PTSD. Realizing what a great project it is, they are fully funding all 40 slots this year and have pledged to fund all the slots next year! Speaking of PTSD, it was a North Carolina veteran who started the push for a PTSD postage stamp. Sadly, he passed on but his daughter picked up the mantle and now the stamp is a reality! North Carolina cares!
How about this for innovation? Tim Woods created and builds POW-MIA table kits that have everything you need to set up a table. It's portable, easy to use, and gets the message out wherever you want to go. Readers, feel free to think about this!!
A festive Voice of Democracy Banquet...the Cooties were well represented!
Past Commander in Chief John Smart
Tom Baker, Student Veterans of America Legislative Fellow and State Surgeon David Wagoner represent the Cary Post. They have embraced technology and the needs of current conflict veterans and have turned things around. So proud to see newer veterans taking charge!
