2024-08-29T04:59:35-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 580644882 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US DEPT OF GEORGIA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FORSYTH COUNTY POST NO 9143 INC VETE 1045 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming GA 30040 Bill Stradtner Quartermaster / CFO 7703318190 2024-08-29 1 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FORSYTH COUNTY POST NO 9143 INC William Stradtner 1045 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming GA 30040 589218 0 X http://vfwpost9143.com/ X Veterans Organization 1947 GA The purpose of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are Fraternal, Patriotic, Historical and Educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its constitution and defend the United States of America from all her enemies whomsoever. 303 0 0 303 0 0 27243 27727 14183 22121 20789 58477 248608 221257 310823 329582 8059 33432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 270390 267675 278449 301107 32374 28475 391416 419891 0 0 391416 419891 The purpose of the Veteran of Foreign Wars are Fraternal, Patriotic, Historical and Educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its constitution and defend the United States of America from all of her enemies. 0 0 2970 0 3150 Veteran Support Services. Service Officer programs to assist other Veterans with health and mental issues. Aid or Relief to veterans and their families in financial distress 13856 0 38873 Operate a Members only Lodge, for the purpose of social gatherings. To provide network opportunities amongst veterans with war experience for the enjoyment and entertainment of members. 16606 0 14390 Community Service Programs. Include Adopt-A-Unit, a programs of support for Service Members serving overseas. A Christmas party of Children, Holiday Gift baskets to assist needy families in the community. As well as Relief aid to distressed Veterans and July 4th and Veterans Day Celebrations. 0 0 0 33432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 303 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 GA X William Stradtner 7703318190 1045 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming GA 30040 Johnny C Redd Canteen Manager 24 0 X 17434 0 0 William Stradtner Quartermaster / CFO 50 0 X 14800 0 0 David White QM Assistant and Canteen Manager 20 0 X 6151 0 0 Adam Tibbs Post Lawn Maintenance Personell 4 0 X 4825 0 0 Jason Early Canteen Staff 14 0 X 4440 0 0 Janita G Mastin Commander / CEO 60 0 X 3500 0 0 Gerran Collins Bingo Hall Custodian 3 0 X 2350 0 0 Jane Vargas Bingo Manager 5 0 X 2200 0 0 Mitchell J Nowak Jr Bingo Hall Custodian 2 0 X 1850 0 0 Jason Hawkins Canteen Staff 14 0 X 1500 0 0 Cesar Landscaping Landscaping Company 3 0 X 1350 0 0 Chris D Vossmer Former Canteen Staff 6 0 X 960 0 0 Grace T Lanksford Bingo Staff 4 0 X 640 0 0 David Hopkins Jr Bingo Caller 4 0 X 560 0 0 Susan Hopkins Bingo Staff 2 0 X 520 0 0 Judy Greene Bingo Staff 4 0 X 520 0 0 Donald Bedell Bingo Caller 4 0 X 400 0 0 Connie Silvers Bingo Staff 4 0 X 320 0 0 Kathryn Sullivan Bingo Staff 4 0 X 280 0 0 Virgil Grovenburg Former Property Manager 1 0 X 250 0 0 John Kepler Former Bingo Caller 4 0 X 40 0 0 Beau Bridges 3 Year Trustee 0.1 0 X 0 0 0 Daniel R Brimmer III 1 Year Trustee 0.1 0 X 0 0 0 Dave Robbins Jr 2 Year Trustee 0.1 0 X 0 0 0 Taylor Mehaffey Senior Vice Commander 12 0 X 0 0 0 Jason W Early Junior Vice Commander 12 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Thompson Adjutant 1 0 X 0 0 0 Larry J Mastin Surgeon 0.1 0 X 0 0 0 Jason Ausman Judge Advocate 0.01 0 X 0 0 0 Matthew J Pesce Chaplain 0.01 0 X 0 0 0 Joseph W Stull Service Officer 4 0 X 0 0 0 Ron Tootle House Committee Chairman and 3 Year House 5 0 X 0 0 0 Larry Mastin 1 Year House Committee 4 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Thompson Bingo Caller 4 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Thompson 2 Year House Committee 0.01 0 X 0 0 0 David A Hopkins JR Commander / CEO 2 0 X 0 0 0 Donald Coury Former Bingo Caller 0 0 X 0 0 0 Diane Nowak Former Bingo Staff 0 0 X 0 0 0 64890 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1863 16259 0 0 9605 0 27727 22121 0 0 22121 22121 58477 0 0 58477 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21327 0 1350 0 19977 0 19977 0 0 19977 0 0 16259 16259 0 16259 0 16259 404434 244430 160004 0 0 160004 38873 13856 25017 0 0 25017 0 0 0 0 0 329582 0 0 301855 0 0 33432 33432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 700 700 29479 29479 250 250 1915 1915 4147 4147 0 0 4658 4658 0 0 4658 4658 58477 58477 64890 64890 0 12214 12214 Maintenance & Repairs 34909 0 34909 0 Donations, Rent Deposit Returns & Membership Dues 15994 0 15994 0 Taxes & License Fees 17791 0 17791 0 Utilities & Supplies Expenses 17184 0 17184 0 409 409 301107 33432 267675 0 0 0 383916 412391 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7500 7500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 391416 419891 0 0 X 391416 419891 0 0 391416 419891 391416 419891 28475 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 Raffle and Turkey Shoot 6507 0 6507 0 0 0 0 0 503 Poppy Drives and Other Fundraising Events including bingo Snack Bar 17106 0 17106 0 0 0 5961 0 890 0 23613 0 23613 0 0 0 5961 0 1393 7354 16259 114460 72457 0 0 4350 0 0 0 0 0 0 289974 167623 0 0 0 0 404434 240080 0 0 4350 244430 160004 GA 1 0 0 0 1 0 William Stradtner 104 Dahlonega Hwy Cumming GA 30040 0 William Stradtner 0 The Gaming manager is responsible for the weekly reports on Lottery Tickets sold, and the Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAM) week totals of amounts input and output. This is tracked through reports provided by both entities, which we then tally in spreadsheets and provide the rollups to monthly reports. X 0 0 1 We provide awards in both check and trophies for our award winners that are part of the VFW National Programs, such as Patriots Pen, Voice of Democracy, Teacher of the Year, Fire Fighter of the Year, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. These awards are presented in February each year and the amounts vary based on the number of winners. 14 2250 1244 Awards were purchased from EDco No Cash assistance were in the forms of physical awards(Trophy's) Plaques and certificates. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 When we provide assistance to someone, we make sure that the funds are paid directly to the supplier and we monitor how the donations are provided to the veteran or their family. All Grants that we received are put into our relief fund, this fund is used to help veterans and their families, this might include a donation that we provide to a Veteran / Members spouse when they pass away, instead of flowers for this event we provide a donation to the family for them to use as they see fit. 0 0 0 William Stradtner Quartermaster / CFO 11800 0 0 0 3000 0 0 0 0 0 14800 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1b All Expenses are part of the Post Bylaws or are approved by the members at one of the monthly meetings. They bylaws have been approved by the District, Department and National Organizations of the VFW. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 No General Compensation is provided, the Quartermaster / CFO gets a monthly stipend for the extended hours that are required by the position Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9143 has had 303 members throughout our fiscal year 2023 - 2024 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9143 has annual elections during the Months of March and April, Nominations are opened in the month of March for the Post Commander, Senior Vice Commander, Junior Vice Commander, Quartermaster / CFO, 3 year Trustee, and 3 year House Committee person, all other positions are appointed by the incoming Post Commander. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Any changes to our bylaws, or any new business that is over $ 250.00, the membership has to approve those items during a regular business meeting. Should an emergency occur a special meeting is held and members in attendance will vote on the special item. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the completed and IRS Approved form 990 is posted in the Officer's, Officer and is available for inspection upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The officers that receive compensation for their services were reviewed by the House Committee and then put into the Post Bylaws, which were they sent via email to all members to review, then they were voted on for approval during one of the post monthly meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 As a Veterans Organization we enforce the Post, District, Department and National Bylaws and policies. Our Bylaws at the post level must be approved by our District, Department and National Management team, once they are approved they are implemented at the Post Level.