NSC President
Report
Western Nevada was stuck
in frigid weather for more than
a month and fortunately I was
able to escape for less severe
weather in Maryland attending the National BOD
meeting. The BOD meetings are often strenuous
and arduous affairs for officers, national staff and
committee chairs conducting the business of our
organization in general but last month’s meeting
had the additional burden of preparing for the 16th
National Convention in Jacksonville this summer.
The BOD approved a new Disciplinary Code of
procedures and sent it for the approval of the
Council of State Council Presidents (CSCP) meeting
in April. The BOD also voted to disburse the
Ruth Matthews Fund endowment to promote
Vietnam veterans by allocating $50,000.00 to
VVA’s Agent Orange effort, $3,000.00 and $4.00
per state member based on the Feb. 28, 2013
membership roster. April 17th the CSCP will be
‘storming the hill’ to present the VVA’’s
Government Affairs Legislative Agenda to the
113th Congress. The State Presidents, directors,
officers, committee chairs, AVVA and national staff
arrange to meet with their Congressional delegation
to discuss our legislative priorities. Nevada
veterans are fortunate to have a not only the powerful
support of Senator Reid but, the junior
Senator Heller from Carson City is a member of
the Veteran Affairs Committee. Dean Heller and
newly elected Congressman Mark Amodei are
longtime supporters of veterans in Nevada. I look
forward to meeting with them this April in their
Washington offices.
Recently, VVA President John Rowan proposed-
electronically, special motion for the BOD
to permit the seating of VVA suspended chapter
delegates at the National Convention , provided
the suspended chapter has filed the NRS 1024
requesting reinstatement with the IRS and are
otherwise in good standing with the VVA. This
directly affects Nevada chapters 719 at NNCC,
834 at Lovelock and Winnemucca chapter 744.
Carson Area Chapter 388 monthly attendance
was bolstered by the highly successful Nevada
Day Battle Born event and generated enthusiasm
for new projects for Vietnam veterans. One, the
is a newsletter by Vern Horton at:
commobunker388@
charter.net
and the Chapter
donated $500.00 to the Ghost Riders for the
Vietnam Memorial at the Northern Nevada
Veterans Cemetery in Fernley. The memorial is
being completed incrementally and projected to
cost $20,000.00. Hopefully, the memorial can be
completed for dedication at the Memorial Day
Ceremony May 2th. 388 President Rick Arnold
announced a special March 30 th Vietnam
Veteran Recognition Day Ceremony marking the
50th anniversary of war in front of the Nevada
Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Mills Park.
Last August the film
Bravo! Common Men,
Uncommon Valor: a Tour of Hell in a Small Place
,
By Ken and Betty Rogers—see
The Veteran
,July/Aug 2012 was shown somewhat overwhelming
those in attendance with its thought
provoking reflections on the siege at Khe Sanh in
1968. The Rodgers will show their documentary at
the DSMC Auditorium on the UNR campus March
12th. Nu Phi the veteran fraternity and the
University Veteran Coalition are hosting a reception
for Ken and Betty Rodgers. UVC panelist will
make introductions before the screening and offer
a closing forum. The Rodgers will be going on a
west coast tour showing this remarkable film in
California and are interested in showing it in Las
Vegas. Visit their website at:
www.bravotheproject.
com
for further information.
The NSC met on February 16th at Chapter 17’s
Hall and offered its hospitality for NSC meetings
Friday evening and Saturday meetings facilitating
NSC business and activities. New by Laws and
NSC Financial issues require examination and
resolution. The June NSC meeting will be held in
Reno and coincides with the Region 8 and 9 Pre
Convention Conference which attracts many
National Officers and Directors and those who will
run for offices at the Convention in August. John
Rowan indicates he will seek another term as
president and is challenged by Bruce Whittaker
and Fred Elliot. Marsha Four and Rick Davidge
announced for Vice President at the January
meetings. Bill Meeks and Wayne Reynolds will
seek reelection as Secretary and Treasurer.
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