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DAV contributions made easy with retiree allotment program.


Let's face it, tar too often, the automated age, which is supposed to make life so much easier for us, just frays our nerves and tries our patience. Case in point: the number of people whose blood pressure goes up while using automated telephone systems. But, every once in awhile a·while  
adv.
For a short time.

Usage Note: Awhile, an adverb, is never preceded by a preposition such as for, but the two-word form a while may be preceded by a preposition.
 along comes a system like the U.S. Military Retiree Allotment A portion, share, or division. The proportionate distribution of shares of stock in a corporation. The partition and distribution of land.


ALLOTMENT. Distribution by lot; partition. Merl. Rep. h.t.
 Program that actually does make life easier. At least, that's the case for military retirees who want a truly easy sway to contribute to the DAV See WebDAV. .

Military retirees can visit the DAV website at www.dav.org and click on ways to support DAV to find a form ready for you to print out, fill out, sign (your signature is required),and return to the DAV via tax at (859) 442-2084. If you prefer, you can mail your completed form to Disabled American Veterans The Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, is an organization for disabled veterans that helps them and their families through various means. It currently has over 1.2 million members.

The DAV was controversial during the 2006 election cycle.
, U.S. Military Retiree Allotment Program, P.O. Box 14301; Cincinnati, OH 45250-4301.

Most of us have experienced those "easy-to-fill-out forms." Unfortunately, most of them wind up requesting several pages of information you don't have or don't remember, and include a tour or five-page survey. After stumbling stumbling

an abnormal gait in which the animal does not fully extend the limb, the plantar surface is not properly placed with respect to the ground surface at the time of impact so that the limb is likely to collapse and the animal to fall.
 into that trap a few times, most of us are gun-shy. But, the U.S. Military Retiree Allotment Program form is easy. There are only 10 items to fill out, and one is your signature.

If you do experience difficulty or have a question about completing the form, you may contact the DAV Foundation and Workplace Giving Department toll-free at 1-877-426-2838, ext. 2055. The staff there will be happy to assist.

Another advantage: of contributing by allotment is the convenient record of your tax deductible contribution Deductible contribution

Amount paid into an IRA, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, or other type of retirement plan for a particular tax year that is a deduction from income for tax purposes.
. You will receive a copy of Your individual Retiree Account Statement reflecting the allotment shortly after it is initiated. The allotment type, payee The person who is to receive the stated amount of money on a check, bill, or note.


payee n. the one named on a check or promissory note to receive payment.


PAYEE. The person in whose favor a bill of exchange is made payable.
 (DAV) and amount of the allotment are listed under the Allotments and Bonds section of the statement. You also receive a Statement in December of each year, which reflects your allotments. The handy statement sure beats going through those shoe boxes, drawers, folders, and cancelled checks searching for how much you contributed.

The U.S. Military Retiree Allotment Program is a great way to make your tax deductible contribution to the DAV and help build better lives for America's disabled veterans and their families. Sign up today; it's really easy.
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Title Annotation:Disabled American Veterans, U.S. Military Retiree Allotment Program
Publication:DAV Magazine
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Mar 1, 2004
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