Tony
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Post by Tony on Dec 24, 2012 17:59:29 GMT -5
Merry Christmas and the very best wishes for 2013. I wish you all good health and prosperity in the new year. Greetzzz, Tony
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South
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Post by South on Dec 29, 2012 4:40:44 GMT -5
Good morning Tony,
Thank you for well-wishes and likewise from this side of the Atlantic.
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Wishing all a Happy - and Safe - New Year.
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Tony, with the resignation of Mick, is it feasible for your organization to serve as lead or apex to the umbrella encompassing those few of us in the USA and James' Canadian forum members?
Otherwise, I can anticipate the forum dissolving.
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America's New Year also encompasses a so-called "fiscal cliff" - a massive tax increase along with a package of other things.
I can guess what the other "things" are.
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All keep warm and hopeful.
Warm regards,
Bob
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Post by Tony on Jan 11, 2013 16:01:48 GMT -5
Good morning Tony, Hello Bob, Due to illness, I can not reach the secretary. As soon as possible you hear from me again. Greetzz, Tony Thank you for well-wishes and likewise from this side of the Atlantic. ... Wishing all a Happy - and Safe - New Year. ... Tony, with the resignation of Mick, is it feasible for your organization to serve as lead or apex to the umbrella encompassing those few of us in the USA and James' Canadian forum members? Otherwise, I can anticipate the forum dissolving. ... America's New Year also encompasses a so-called "fiscal cliff" - a massive tax increase along with a package of other things. I can guess what the other "things" are. ... All keep warm and hopeful. Warm regards, Bob
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Post by Tony on Jan 19, 2013 16:40:11 GMT -5
Hello Bob,
I presented your question to the board of the association. The secretary was temporary "out of service" due to illness. If I receive an answer you will hear it ASAP from me.
Warm regards,
Tony
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Post by Tony on Jan 20, 2013 3:29:20 GMT -5
Hello Bob,
These are the conditions for membership of the KOVOM:
Who can join?
All military service, reserve and professional staff to be of Dutch nationality, active or FLO (superannuation), which between 1949 and 1991 for at least six months actively served in the Dutch Armed Forces or the National Reserve, or a positive contribution has come under the flag of Defence, to a successful conclusion of the Cold War, is eligible for membership of the KOVOM and consequently for the Cold War Remembrance Medal. (see also the chapter "AIMS") also ex-servicemen who joined another club where they do not feel at home because they are not seen as a veteran under the current definition, I call to join us.
They aims/objectives are clear, the association is for Dutch members only. I will suggest the board to find a way to confirm cooperation with our overseas comrades; because we have been NATO partners during the period of the Cold War. I am waiting for the reply from the President/Chairman. You will hear from me ASAP.
Warm regards,
Tony
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Post by Tony on Jan 20, 2013 3:49:23 GMT -5
Also:
Let all KOVOM members understand that we not primarily seek to obtain the veteran status or equate to the current veterans, like the Indonesia veteran, or the Korean veteran, Lebanon or any other mission or program whatsoever. However, if the government comes to other insights here we are naturally open. However, we strive to be recognized as the Cold War identity group, a special group Cold War soldiers, who contributed to (and sustained) peace and stability in Europe during the Cold War from 1949 to 1991. Sometimes even with the ultimate sacrifice as the price to be paid. In the period of the Cold War, more Dutch soldiers were killed than in all missions, actions and programs of Dutch soldiers together.
Warm regards,
Tony
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South
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Post by South on Feb 14, 2013 4:20:59 GMT -5
Good morning Tony and all,
Appreciate info re the Dutch requirements for membership.
What is our prognosis ?
I am back now and will check in at board here.
Warm regards,
Bob
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Post by Tony on Feb 14, 2013 12:26:51 GMT -5
Hi Bob,
Till now I have not received a notice of the board. If I hear anything I'll let you know ASAP.
Warm regards, Tony
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South
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Post by South on Feb 15, 2013 3:56:59 GMT -5
Good morning Tony,
Well received message.
Will be routinely checking in here in re our pending fate.
Warm regards,
Bob
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Post by Tony on Jun 28, 2013 3:39:24 GMT -5
Hello Bob,
I feel a little uncomfortable. It feels like a kind of alternate shame. I still heard nothing from the board. I'm going to contact them again. Maybe they are still in a lazy Sunday afternoon mood. Or they have not yet awakened from hibernation.
Warm regards,
Tony
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Post by Tony on Dec 25, 2013 16:41:18 GMT -5
Merry Christmas and the very best wishes for 2014. I wish you all good health and prosperity in the new year.
Warm regards, Tony
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Post by Tony on Dec 24, 2014 15:42:22 GMT -5
Merry Christmas and the very best wishes for 2015. I wish you all good health and prosperity in the new year.
Warm regards from the Netherlands
Tony
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Post by Tony on Dec 23, 2015 4:23:29 GMT -5
Merry Christmas and the very best wishes for 2016 to all Allied Cold War Veterans. I wish you all good health and prosperity in the new year.
Warm regards from the Netherlands
Tony & family
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