Convention Corporation

CONVENTION CORPORATION

PRESIDENT ......... Richard Rauch, P.O. Box 134, Richfield, OH 44286
VICE PRESIDENT......... Charles Grisel, 5604 Ferry St., Vermilion, OH 44089
LEGAL ADVISOR Dan Snyder, 1112 Sixth St., Findlay, OH 45840
TREASURER.. Raymond L. Hess, 46318 ST RT 46, New Waterford, OH 44445
TRUSTEES.. Sam Pierce, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229
Delmer Click, 171 Penn Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820
John Twohig, 354 E. Ravenwood, Youngstown, OH 44507
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY.......... George Ondick, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

FINANCE COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN.......................................................... Raymond L. Hess, 46318 ST RT 46, New Waterford, OH 44445

MEMBERS................................................. Clay Dailey, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

George Box, 17219 Mishey Rd., Butler, OH 44822

Billy Justice, 1015 Harcourt Road, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

David Kenyon, 427 Hill Ridge Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324

Ralph Riddle, 1339 Hoop Road, Xenia, OH 45385

Dan Snyder, 1112 Sixth St., Findlay, OH 45840

Lawrence Uebbing, Jr., 826 Riverside, Vermilion, OH 44089

David F. Workman, 1161 State St., Vermilion, OH 44089

Joseph C. Vandengoorbergh, 4290 Brownhelm Station Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089

STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

COMMANDER........................................... Clay Dailey, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

1^st VICE COMMANDER............................................ Lawrence Uebbing, Jr., 826 Riverside, Vermilion, OH 44089

2^nd VICE COMMANDER............................................................ Ralph Riddle, 1339 Hoop Road, Xenia, OH 45385

3^rd VICE COMMANDER.................................................. David Kenyon, 427 Hill Ridge Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324

1^st DISTRICT COMMANDER................................................ Ray Vaught, 4967 Holiday Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

7^th DISTRICT COMMANDER......................... ... Catherine Argyle, 146 N. Mulberry St. Apt. A, Bremen, OH 43107

9^th DISTRICT COMMANDER....................................... Eugene Meyer, 14566 US HWY 24, Sherwood, OH 43556

12^th DISTRICT COMMANDER.......................................... David Hepler, P.O. Box 141521, Columbus, OH 43214

13^th DISTRICT COMMANDER.................................. Ed Vander Sluis, 4104 Portside Drive, Vermilion, OH 44089

16^th DISTRICT COMMANDER............................................ Jim Gallagher, 3110 Leonard SW, Canton, OH 44706

19^th DISTRICT COMMANDER.................. Verner Johns, P.O. Box 744, 1267 C-Cedar Ridge, Salem, OH 44460

20^th DISTRICT COMMANDER................................................. Bernard Matty, 4835 Farley Dr., Mentor, OH 44060

21^st DISTRICT COMMANDER......................................... Tom Smith, 26363 Rutherford Road, Albany, OH 45710

JUDGE ADVOCATE................................. ..................................... Dan Snyder, 1112 Sixth St., Findlay, OH 45840

FINANCE OFFICER.................................. ......... Raymond L. Hess, 46318 ST RT 46, New Waterford, OH 44445

PROVOST MARSHAL............................. ................. Larry Badzinski, 733 Lakeland Drive, Westerville, OH 43081

N.E.C. MAN.............................................. ............................ Delmer Click, 171 Penn Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820

ALT. N.E.C. MAN...................................................... Samuel Pierce, 2051 S. Hadley Road, Springfield, OH 45505

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR............. ....... George Ondick, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

PAST DEPT COMMANDERS.................................................................................... See next page for addresses

STATE SERVICE FOUNDATION

PRESIDENT................................................................... David F. Workman, 1161 State St., Vermilion, OH 44089

VICE PRESIDENT........................................................... Thomas Shoaf, 917 Lenore Ave., Columbus, OH 43224

LEGAL ADVISOR.......................................................................... Dan Snyder, 1112 Sixth St., Findlay, OH 45840

TREASURER..................................................... Raymond L. Hess, 46318 ST RT 46, New Waterford, OH 44445

TRUSTEES............................................... Clay Dailey, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

Samuel Pierce, 2051 S. Hadley Road, Springfield, OH 45505

Jan Brown, 6751 Tanglewood Dr., Youngstown, OH 44512

James Graham, 18 Cross St., The Plains, OH 45780

Rod Hughes, 316 W. Ninth Street, Salem, OH 44460

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY................. George Ondick, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

BOARD OF GOVERNORS............................ Joseph Piening, 9725 Good Luck Road Apt. 4, Lanham, MD 20706

James Singler, 1202 Pelton Park Lane, Sandusky, OH 44870

Joseph Vandengoorbergh, 4290 Brownhelm Station Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089

AMVETS CAREER CENTER

PRESIDENT.............................................................................. George Box, 17219 Mishey Rd., Butler, OH 44822

VICE PRESIDENT........................................... Roger Schwartz, 445 Third St. N.E., New Philadelphia, OH 44663

LEGAL ADVISOR.................................... ..................................... Dan Snyder, 1112 Sixth St., Findlay, OH 45840

TREASURER..................................................... Raymond L. Hess, 46318 ST RT 46, New Waterford, OH 44445

TRUSTEES............................................... Clay Dailey, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

Samuel Pierce, 2051 S. Hadley Road, Springfield, OH 45505

Donald Kuether, 9600 N. Rangeline Road, Covington, OH 45318

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY........ ..........George Ondick, 1395 E. Dublin Granville Rd. #222, Columbus, OH 43229

PAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS

1945-46............................................................................................................ Carl Freudenberg (Deceased)

1946-47................................................................................................................. Fred J. Milligan (Deceased)

1947-48................................................................................................................. Fred McCaslin (Deceased)

1948-49....................................................................................................... Frederick D. Stanton (Deceased)

1949-50.............................................................................................................. Robert Jefferson (Deceased)

1950.................................................................................................................... William J. Carlin (Deceased)

1950-51.................................................................................................................. John L. Smith (Deceased)

1951-53...................................................................................................... Fred J. Tonnemacher (Deceased)

1953-54............................................................................................................... Stuart J. Satullo (Deceased)

1954-55..................................................................................................................... Vern Dexter (Deceased)

1955-56.............................................................................................................. Richard C. Price (Deceased)

1956-57............................................................................................................ Edgar L. Williams (Deceased)

1957-58.................................................................................................................... Dale R. Otto (Deceased)

1958-60..................................................... E. Richard Sherman, 400 Webber Rd., Spartansburg, SC 29307

1960-61............................................................................................................... Michael Stanton (Deceased)

1961-62.................................................................................................................... John LaFane (Deceased)

1962-63................................................................................................................. Paul C. Welsh (Deceased)

1963-65...................................................................... Dale Livingston, 2494 East 39th St., Lorain, OH 44055

1965-66................................................ Wallace Sarto, 4494 Greystone Village Drive, Columbus, OH 43228

1966-68................................................................................................................. Paul E. Kimes (Deceased)

1968-70..................................................................................................... Joseph R. Koralewski (Deceased)

1970-71..................................................................................................................... Harry Travis (Deceased)

1971-72........................................................ Harry Buttelwerth, 408 West South St., West Union, OH 45693

1972-74...................................................... James L. Singler, 1202 Pelton Park Lane, Sandusky, OH 44870

1974-75................................................................................................................ Ralph T. Fisher (Deceased)

1975-76............................................................................................................ William R. Nelson (Deceased)

1976-77........................................................... Raymond L. Hess, 46318 SR 46, New Waterford, OH 44445

1977-78....................................................................................................... Robert L. Wilbraham (Deceased)

1978-79.................................................................. David F. Workman, 1161 State St., Vermilion, OH 44089

1979-80.............................................. Joseph T. Piening, 9725 Good Luck Road Apt. 4, Lanham, MD 20706

1980-81.................................................. Gilbert E. Adkins, 60 Tanglewood Court #33, Delaware, OH 43015

1981-82.................................................. William E. Brown, 532 Dandy Brush Lane E., Gahanna, OH 43230

1982-83......................................................................................................... Lowell Harshbarger (Deceased)

1983-84............................................................ Gerald Montgomery, 9196 SW 32^nd Court, Ocala, FL 34476

1984..................................................... George Ondick, 25210 Coder Holloway Road, Raymond, OH 43067

1984-86............................................................................................................ Albert G. McCrory (Deceased)

1986-87.............................................................................. George Box, 17219 Mishey Rd, Butler, OH 44822

1987-88....................................................................... Austin M. Wilson, P.O. Box 725, Hamilton, OH 45312

1988-89............................................................... Fred W. Large, 9040 Lake Overlook Dr, Mentor, OH 44060

1989-90................................................................................................................. Paul F. Harlow (Deceased)

1990-91................................................................................................................. Robert L. Hurtt (Deceased)

1991-92....................................................................................................................... Carl Maple (Deceased)

1992-93............................ Joseph C. Vandengoorbergh, 4290 Brownhelm Station Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089

1993-94............................................................................................................. Pierce Klinefelter (Deceased)

1994-95................................................................................................................... Arthur Griffith (Deceased)

1995-96................................................................. Billy Justice, 1015 Harcourt Road, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

1996-97.............................................................. Thomas Shoaf, 917 Lenore Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224

1997............................................................................................................................. Tom Lipps (Deceased)

1997-99................................................... William A. Boettcher, 192 Palisades Pointe, Cincinnati, OH 45238

1999-2000............................................................ Robert D. King, 3524 Grinnel Drive, Columbus, OH 43231

2000-01............................................................. Michael A. Michalski, 112 Buffalo Drive, Sardinia, OH 45171

2001-02...................................................................................................................... Bert Harbin (Deceased)

2002-03................................................. John P. Brown III, 6751 Tanglewood Drive, Youngstown, OH 44512

2003-04....................................................................... Delmer Click, 171 Penn Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820

2004-05...................................................... Samuel R. Pierce, 2051 S. Hadley Road, Springfield, OH 45505

AMVETS Career Center

The AMVETS Career Center is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, incorporated in Ohio to provide career, training and employment related services to Ohio�s armed forces veterans. It does not replace existing services to veterans, but works in partnership with other organizations that provide employment-related services to veterans. Through the assistance provided by a network of Post Career Centers, veterans may:

Acquire licenses or industry certifications in occupations for which they acquired military training or experience
Gain advanced placement into apprenticeships and formal on-the-job training programs in occupations for which they acquired military training or experience
Receive training to develop new skills that will enhance their employment opportunities
Receive training in job search skills that will improve their employability
Obtain career development and labor market information that will help them make good career decisions
Obtain job development and placement assistance through referrals to state and federal employment agencies and other employment service organizations

Eligibility

AMVETS Career Centers provide career services free of charge to men and women who are eligible for regular membership in AMVETS, including veterans who served honorably, active duty service members and members of the National Guard and Reserves. Veterans do not need to be members of AMVETS to receive services.

AMVETS Career Centers also may provide career services free of charge to the spouse and children of active duty military personnel who are stationed outside of Ohio. Eligibility for free services ends when the deployed personnel return to Ohio.

Current IRS regulations prohibit AMVETS Career Centers from providing career services free of charge to anyone else, including members of the AMVETS Auxiliary, Sons of AMVETS and the general public. However, AMVETS Career Centers are permitted to provide career services to these groups as long as a fee is charged.

To Apply for Career Assistance

The AMVETS Career Center currently has over 50 Post Career Centers in Ohio. Each Post Career Center has at least one coach who has been trained to provide career services to veterans. Any veteran who wants to receive AMVETS Career Center services must apply for services through one of the Post Career Centers so that eligibility for services can be verified. The Post Career Center coach interviews the veteran to determine current contact information, verification of military service and the type of career assistance needed. The veteran must bring to the interview proof that he/she has served, or is serving, honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States. This can include a DD-214, current military ID card, discharge certificate or letter from the Veterans Administration or Department of Defense.

The AMVETS Career Center provides the following services: career assessment, career exploration, training, licensure and certification, job readiness guidance, resume writing, interviewing, job search assistance and referral for support services or job placement. Post Career Center coaches also help veterans become aware of other organizations and services that are available to help them through their employment transition.

Career assessment refers to tests given to vets to help them decide on career changes. These may be paper/pencil tests, internet-based tests, or tests given by professionals to whom the vet may be referred.
Career exploration refers to information about specific careers, such as job outlook, training requirements or typical salaries. Depending on the veteran�s specific needs, print or web-based information can be provided to help the veteran explore different careers.
The AMVETS Career Center has contracted with Mindleaders, a Columbus, Ohio training company, to provide training services via the Internet. Currently, veterans have access to over 2,000 Mindleaders courses free of charge through the career centers. After registering for a course through a Post Career Center, the veteran receives a User ID and Password and the web address of the training site. The veteran can log in to the training site from any location that has broadband Internet access � including their own home. Once registering for training, veterans have one year to complete the course.
Nearly half of all veterans have military training or experience for which civilian licenses, certifications or apprenticeships exist. Through the Post Career Centers, veterans can obtain study guides, access to test preparation training, or assistance with testing fees. Through referrals to government agencies, labor unions or other organizations, veterans can receive assistance obtaining advanced placements into apprenticeship programs or formal on-the-job training programs.
In addition to Internet-based training, local posts often offer on-site training courses, with post members serving as instructors. Training provided this way has included computer maintenance and repair, residential wiring, welding, precision instrument reading, construction trades, basic bookkeeping and income tax preparation.
Job readiness refers to skills veterans may need to develop in order to obtain and keep a job. This may include getting out of bed in the morning, taking a shower, staying sober or showing up to work on time. Post Career Center coaches provide the assistance veterans sometimes need when they have fallen into a rut.
Resume writing software is available on all Post Career Center computers. Individual assistance with resume writing also is provided at the local post or through experts at AMVETS Career Center headquarters.
Support services refer to services not otherwise listed on the form that a veteran may need to get or keep a job. This could include a car repair, work clothes, tools or temporary childcare assistance. Those services are provided by the Post Career Center or by networking with other organizations, such as the county veterans service commission or county human services agencies.
Job placement services are prohibited by IRS regulations. Post Career Center coaches develop good working relationships with Ohio veterans employment representatives, employment agencies and private employers. Veterans who need specific job placement services are referred to one or more of these organizations.

AMVETS Career Center Locations
City	Post #	Address	Phone
Albany	93	1055 Setty Rd, Albany 45710	740-698-7212
Ashland	96	233 Union St, Ashland 44805	419-281-0055
Athens	76	20 Campbell St, Athens 45701	740-592-9907
Brookville	1789	715 Market St, Brookville 45309	937-833-4155
Bryan	54	222 Paige St, Bryan 43506	419-636-4852
Bucyrus	27	235 E. Galen St, Bucyrus 44820	419-562-4571
Canton	124	1757 Cleveland Ave, SW, Canton 44707	330-455-6063
Chauncey	53	16 Converse St, Chauncey 45719	740-797-4927
Circleville	2256	818 Tarlton Rd, Circleville 43113	740-474-3787
Columbus	State HQ	1395 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus 43229	614-431-6990
Columbus	68	1991 S. Champion Ave, Columbus 43207	614-443-4114
Columbus	89	3535 Westerville Rd, Columbus 43224	614-471-0095
Columbus	1312	3599 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus 43207	614-409-1950
Columbus	2000	5057 Chatterton Rd, Columbus 43232	614-834-4490
Coshocton	36	986 Otsego Ave, Coshocton, 43812	740-623-0538
Covington	66	10010 W. State Rte. 185, Covington 45318	937-473-3197
Dayton	24	1016 Leo St, Dayton 45404	937-228-7885
Dayton	33	400 Warren St, Dayton 45402	937-224-4046
Defiance	1991	1795 Spruce St, Defiance 43512	419-784-2356
Delaware	102	485 Park Ave, Delaware 43015	740-363-8316
Elyria	32	11087 Middle Ave, Elyria 44035	440-458-5533
Fairfield	71	4829 Industry Dr, Fairfield 45014	513-858-3079
Findlay	21	339 E. Melrose Ave, Findlay 45840	419-420-9240
Franklin	120	605 S Main St, Franklin 45005	937-746-5845
Galion	1979	420 Harding Way, E, Galion 44833	419-468-9095
Hamilton	1983	914 Ross Ave, Hamilton 45013	513-863-4888
Huber Heights	464	5420 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights 45424	937-233-8235
Kenton	20	122 N. Main St, Kenton 43326	419-673-5203
Lakeview	39	110 W. Harrison St, Lakeview 43331	937-843-5641
Lancaster	1985	700 S. Maple St, Lancaster 43130	740-653-5478
Logan	1776	649 Radio Lane, Logan 43138	740-385-7100
Lorain	47	3009 Broadway, Lorain 44055	440-244-2160
Mansfield	26	1100 W. Fourth St, Mansfield 44906	419-529-6026
Medway	148	11495 Lower Valley Pike, Medway 45341	937-849--1198
Mentor	40	4679 Corduroy Rd, Mentor 44060	440-257-5825
Mentor on the Lake	109	7847 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor 44060	440-257-9217
Mt. Gilead	87	7825 State Rt 61, Mt. Gilead 43338	419-947-8326
Ontario	31	2943 Park Ave West, Mansfield 44906	419-529-5571
Polk	149	414 Township Rd 1150, Polk 44866	419-869-7582
Richfield	176	3944 Wheatley Rd, Richfield 44286	330-659-2934
Salem	45	750 S. Broadway, Salem 44460	330-337-8505
Sandusky	17	307 Putnam St, Sandusky 44870	419-626-6974
Sidney	1986	1319 N. 4th Ave, Sidney, 45365	937-497-1986
Springfield	25	1954 Kenton St, Springfield 45505	937-323-6602
Springfield	189	1567 E. Main St, Springfield 45503	937-322-8913
Thornville	51	9293 Twp Rd 79 NW, Thornville 43076	740-246-2440
Troy	88	3449 Lefevre Rd, Troy 45373	937-339-0700
Upper Sandusky	777	108 E. Walker St, Upper Sandusky 43351	419-294-5286
Vandalia	99	1123 S. Brown School Rd, Vandalia 45377	937-890-6161
Vermilion	22	1517 State Rte. 60, Vermilion 44089	440-967-9269
Vienna	290	290 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd, Vienna 44473	330-856-3247
Waverly	58	210 N. Market St, Waverly 45690	740-947-8627
Xenia	14	276 Dayton Ave, Xenia 45385	937-376-2442