NAGEL-RADEL VFW POST 1648
P.O. BOX 552
NEW ULM, MN 56073-0552
Post News:
Voice of Democracy: We have a Winner! Addison L Hage, one of the Voice of Democracy entries sponsored by Post 1648 received a $50 dollar award for finishing fourth in the Department competition. Congratulations to Addison! If anyone knows of a student that might be interested in either the Voice of Democracy competition, which is a speech contest or in the Patriot's Pen competition, a writing contest, please let us know. Contact our post commander or quartermaster for more
information.
Finally! VFW Post 1648's own Quartermaster, Tom Flatau, was appointed to the position of
National Aide-de-Camp in recognition of his long years of service and tireless work in the
background that has gone unnoticed too long. His appointment was posted on Page 12 of the
Oct 2022 – Jan 2023 Gopher Oversea'r. Congratulations Tom!
Important information from the Veteran's Administration
Are you eligible for PACT Act benefits? While VA began to process these claims on Jan. 1, 2023, applicants should apply now to maximize benefit payments. For any PACT Act claims received by Aug. 10, 2023, VBA may issue benefit payments back to Aug. 10, 2022. Learn how to file a disability claim to secure your full benefits! Here is a link to a YouTube video from the VA that provides more information about the PACT Act:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd3mQQkUvRA
VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings
Here's a link to some additional information from the American Legion:
https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/257852/va-reaches-1-million-military-exposure-screenings
Protect Your Benefits from Poaching Scams
Pension Poaching is a financial scam that targets Veterans, service members, and their families with the goal of profiting from VA Pension benefits. Scammers approach Veterans who meet the age,
disability, or income requirements to receive monthly pension payments. Protect yourself and your family by learning to identify and avoid fraudulent practices. Here's a link to information from the VA:
https://news.va.gov/110698/avoid-scams-va-pension-benefits/
The VA's Top 10 List of Veteran's Resources for 2022
Follow this link for information on free National Park Passes, discounts, VA life insurance, and other veteran-oriented programs:
https://news.va.gov/114800/best-of-2022-top-veteran-resources-of-the-year/
Upcoming Events:
Jan - No Post meeting
Feb 8 - Post meeting (Sleepy Eye)
Mar 8 - Post meeting (New Ulm)
Apr 12 - Post meeting (Sleepy Eye)
Meeting Reminder:
Since the New Ulm and Sleepy Eye posts
merged to create the new Nagel-Radl Post
1648, the unit now covers all of Brown County
as well as parts of Blue Earth, Nicollet, and
Redwood counties. Meetings alternate
between the American Legion club rooms in
New Ulm on odd-numbered months and the
Sleepy Eye Serviceman's Club on even-numbered months. Meetings start at 7 PM but
try to arrive by 6:30 so we can start on time.
Post Leadership:
Commander: Tom Roesch
Sr. Vice Commander: Nikina Howk
Jr. Vice Commander: Anthony McDermott
Quartermaster: Tom Flatau
Adjutant: Avery Wils
Chaplin: Ralph Grundmeyer
Trustees: Leon Treml, Tom Edwards, Lyle Zobel,
Brown County Veteran’s Services:
www.co.brown.mn.us/veterans-service-office-home
Greg Peterson
John Schotzko
14 South State Street
New Ulm, MN
507-233-6636
Taps
• Carl Thedens
• Rodolfo Ruiz
Your VFW Supports Your Community
Here is where some of the money has gone in
the last three months that Post 1648 has
raised through various fund-raising activities:
New Ulm Jaycees - $50.00
New Ulm Sertoma - $50.00
VFW Children's Home - $250.00
Luverne MN Veterans Home - $250.00
Minneapolis Veterans Home - $250.00
“Hole in One” (in Memory of Rod Mueller) - $100.00
Childrens Museum Mankato - $100.00