FW: Pearl Harbor Day

This is something that I think the VVA 1076 and MOPH 730 Should Fully support. So Please try and make it if you can.

Richard D. Keirn

On Thursday, November 28, 2013 5:59 PM, Donald & Maria Sacco <autumrico@embarqmail.com> wrote:

Richard, I attended a meeting of the VFW and they decided to hold a  service to memorialize the attack on Pearl Harbor, something that is almost a forgotten day that is so important in our history. The service will be held at the VFW Hall on 7 December, 0920 hrs. I think that we should make every effort to support this function by attending with as many members of our VVA as possible. Please get the word out to our Chapter and encourage everyone to show up. Thanks. Don Sacco

FW: Old Paths

 

 
I wish the old paths were before us instead of behind us

THE OLD PATHS

I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!

Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.

Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.

Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.

Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.

Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.

People loved the truth,
And hated a lie.

They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!

Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.

Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness.

The flag was honored;

America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!

We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house.

To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called an American was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!

I still like the old paths the best! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August

1892 by Francis Bellamy as I pledge allegiance to

my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one

nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

In 1923, the National Flag Conference called

for the words “my Flag” to be changed to “the Flag

of the United States”, so that new immigrants

would not confuse loyalties between their birth

countries and the United States. The words “of

America” were added a year later.

The United States Congress officially

recognized the Pledge for the first time, in the

following form, on June 22, 1942: I pledge

allegiance to the flag of the United States of

America, and to the Republic for which it stands,

one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for

all.

The phrase “under God” was incorporated into

the Pledge of Allegiance June 14, 1954, (in the

midst of the anti-Communist scares of Sen.

McCarthy) by a Joint Resolution of Congress,

bringing it to it’s current incarnation of I pledge

allegiance to the Flag of the United States of

America, and to the Republic for which it stands,

one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty

and justice for all.

these are pictures from veterans day at veterans tribute School

please enjoy these pictures

FW: Happy Thanksgiving

Thank You

Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

To all my fellow veterans friends and family my we all remember 

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From: akan01@centurylink.net
To: akan01@centurylink.net
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:39:49 -0800

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Thanksgiving traditionally has been a day for Americans to spend with family, give thanks, feast and watch parades and football games.  No matter how or where you celebrate Thanksgiving this year, make it a day to give thanks for good fortunes.

As we share this time with our family and friends, may we remember those who are less fortunate, those who are hurting, and those who are helpless.  Bless them and may we remember the great blessings that have been bestowed upon us.  We would like to wish you and yours a Happy and Heartfelt Thanksgiving Season. 

Joel and Corinne Forman

FW: VA Marks 10th Anniversary of My HealtheVet

Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:20:52 -0500

From: VAPublicAffairs@VA.GOV
Subject: VA Marks 10th Anniversary of My HealtheVet
To: VANEWS-L@LISTSERV.VA.GOV

Recent VA News Releases

To view and download VA news release, please visit the following Internet address:

http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel

 VA Marks the 10-Year Anniversary of My HealtheVet

Online Access Available to Support Veterans Health Care

WASHINGTON (Nov. 26, 2013) — In recognition of the 10^th anniversary of its award-winning Personal Health Record, My HealtheVet (www.myhealth.va.gov), the Department of Veterans Affairs is urging all Veterans and Servicemembers to join the millions already accessing VA health care information and services online. 

VA is marking this milestone by spreading the word about the benefits of My HealtheVet Personal Health Record, such as VA prescription refill, VA notes, VA Blue Button and secure messaging with VA health care providers. 

"VA is a pioneer and a leader of health information technology that improves patient-provider relationships, embraces wellness and improves health outcomes for the brave men and women who have served our Nation," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "va invites all Veterans and Servicemembers to get online to become more active partners in their health care." 

Throughout November, My HealtheVet Coordinators at all 151 VA medical centers organized community events, host enrollment and education health fairs, lead training sessions and work with VA Voluntary Service to showcase how My HealtheVet contributes to more informed and more engaged Veteran patients.  VA continues to build its My HealtheVet online health record, adding new online tools and features, and My HealtheVet Coordinators are geared up to accept new My HealtheVet enrollees throughout November.

"VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the best experience possible, both at VA facilities and online," said Under Secretary for Health, Dr. Robert A. Petzel. "We are proud to celebrate a decade of online access for Veterans and look forward to a future of even more access to meet their evolving needs."

My HealtheVet is VA's award-winning website that offers Veterans secure access to portions of information in their VA health care records anywhere and anytime.  Its web-based tools give users greater control over their care and wellness, helping them become active partners in their health care. 

In addition to allowing Veterans access to their records, My HealtheVet lets them save, print and share their health information using the VA Blue Button, refill VA prescriptions online and track their health activities. Veterans who upgrade their accounts, free of charge, can use secure messaging to communicate electronically with their VA health care teams between visits.  They can also view VA appointments, get VA Wellness Reminders, access VA lab results and more.

"We urge Veterans and Servicemembers to go online during November and throughout the year," said Theresa Hancock, director of the My HealtheVet program. "My HealtheVet offers a flexible and convenient way for Veterans to become engaged in their health care and well-being."

My HealtheVet is celebrating 10 years of online access.  All Veterans and Servicemembers are encouraged to enroll or upgrade today at www.myhealth.va.gov.

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an article referencing a lawsuit on behalf of survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

Blog Master

To all my fellow veterans friends and family my we all remember 

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From: vva1076newsletter@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 14:29:53 -0800
Subject: Something for the blog?
To: rserge1@outlook.com

Robert --

While I was looking for things to put in the Guardpost, I found an article referencing a lawsuit on behalf of survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST).  I am going to refer to it, and will try to include a link, but am unsure if I can.  Would it be possible for you to link to it?

Military Sexual Trauma (MIST)

It's a 38-page, detailed, information-rich pdf.

FW: VVA Web Weekly - What's New on vva.org: November 22, 2013

Subject: VVA Web Weekly - What's New on vva.org: November 22, 2013

From: achaney@vva.org
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:01:47 +0000

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In This Issue November 22, 2013 VVMF Honors VVA with 2013 Legacy of Service Award VVA Voices Support for Sen. Gillibrand's MST Bill Ask Your Senator to Support S.1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Payday Lender Is Lack of Access to Care Killing Veterans? Vets Malpractice Claims on the Rise Happy Thanksgiving Special Notice: If you are a veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT NOW, call this toll-free number 1-800-273-8255, press 1, available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. All calls are confidential. VVMF Gala Featured Advertiser VVMF Honors VVA with 2013 Legacy of Service Award The 2013 Legacy of Service Awardees (left to right): Vietnam Veterans of America, the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, the Association of Navy Hospital Corpsmen, the DUSTOFF Association, and the American Red Cross Overseas Association. On Thursday evening, November 21, Vietnam Veterans of America received a "Legacy of Service Award" from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at its "Build the Center Benefit," whose purpose is to generate awareness and funds for the construction of the Education Center at The Wall. The event also honors individuals and organizations which have been visible, vocal, and generous in their efforts to bring greater awareness of the values of loyalty, duty, and service. Said VVMF Founder and President Jan Scruggs, "VVA has been essential in helping Vietnam veterans adjust to civilian life. My generation is so thankful for VVA's steadfast support and community, and I am honored to recognize them." Senate Press Conference VVA Voices Support for Sen. Gillibrand's MST Bill On Tuesday, November 19, at a press conference in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, VVA National Vice President Marsha Four affirmed VVA's unequivocal support for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-NY)'s "Military Justice Improvement Act" (MJIA). Said Four, "Today we ask that military leadership place themselves or their children in the position of the victims, and yes, even that of the accused. Wouldn't they want the best legal system and most experienced legal representation?  Wouldn't they cry for equitable justice, a justice to which any citizen of this country should have access?  Isn't it against the law to deny this justice?" Sen. Gillibrand's bill originally had been put forth as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and subsequently was introduced as S.967. Her bill provides an independent route outside the chain of command for victims of rape and sexual assault in the military to prosecute attackers. Joining VP Four at the speakers' podium were:  Senators Gillibrand, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), along with Maj. Gen. Martha Rainey (USAF-Ret), Brig. Gen. Loree Sutton (USA-Ret), Kate Weber, survivor and advocate, Sarah Plummer, survivor and advocate, Tom Tarantino of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA,) and Greg Jacob of Service Women's Action Network (SWAN).  VVA national office staffers Dr. Tom Berger, Mokie Porter and Sharon Hodge also attended the press conference. Take Action Ask Your Senator to Support S.1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2013 Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) has introduced S.1602, the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support of 2013. VVA strongly supports this bill, which reflects positively on one of our foremost legislative goals. Not only would it help achieve a measure of justice for the innocent victims of the use of toxic substances in times of war, but it offers unlimited possibilities for scientific research into the effects of these toxic chemicals. VVA needs your help in gaining support for S.1602 by going to  http://capwiz.com/vva/home/ and click on Take Action and send the prepared letter of support to your Senators. From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Payday Lender From a November 20 CFPB press release:  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took its first enforcement action against a payday lender by ordering Cash America International, Inc., to refund consumers for robo-signing court documents in debt collection lawsuits. The CFPB also found that Cash America— one of the largest short-term, small-dollar lenders in the country—violated the Military Lending Act by illegally overcharging service members and their families. Cash America will pay up to $14 million in refunds to consumers, and it will pay a $5 million fine for these violations and for destroying records in advance of the Bureau's examination. The full text of the CFPB's Consent Order is available at:  http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201311_cfpb_cashamerica_consent-order.pdf Payday loans are often described as a way for consumers to bridge a cash flow shortage between paychecks or the receipt of other income. They can offer quick access to credit, especially for consumers who may not qualify for other credit. Many payday loans are for small-dollar amounts that must be repaid in full in a short period of time. The CFPB has taken a number of steps to learn more about the marketplace for payday loans, and released a report on payday loans earlier this year. That report found that payday products can lead to a cycle of indebtedness for many consumers. In early November, the CFPB began accepting consumer complaints about payday loans. More information is available at: www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/you-can-submit-a-payday-loan-complaint/ As Reported on the CNN Website Is Lack of Access to Care Killing Veterans? In a November 20 article by S. Bronstein, N. Black, and D. Griffin, posted on the CNN website, a CNN investigation found that in South Carolina, veterans are dying needlessly because of long waits and delayed care. What's worse, the VA is aware of the problems and has done almost nothing to effectively prevent veterans dying from delays in care, according to documents obtained by CNN and interviews with numerous experts. The problem has been especially dire at the Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. There, veterans waiting months for simple gastrointestinal procedures—such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy—have been dying because their cancers aren't caught in time. Read complete article here:  http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/19/health/veterans-dying-health-care-delays/ As Reported on the Military.com Website Vets Malpractice Claims on the Rise According to a November 13 article by Craig Schneider on the Military.com website that first originated in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, American taxpayers have paid more, not just for veterans' medical care, but for a surge in malpractice claims against veterans hospitals. Read complete article here:  http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/11/13/veterans-malpractice-claims-on-the-rise.html Happy Holidays from VVA In honor of these holidays, there will be no Web Weekly Nov 25 - 29

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Region 9 Report

BY DICK SOUTHERN, DIRECTOR
We have gained chapters in Region 9. California has added Chapter 1081. Utah has added Chapter 1079. I am sure that the other states are gearing up for more chapters, too. Welcome Home to the new chapters.
In August I attended the VVA National Convention in Jacksonville. From all reports and my own experience, this Convention ranked among the best ever. I also attended the New Mexico and California State Council meetings. In October I attended the VVA National Board of Directors meeting and the Nevada State Council meeting, where I presented the chapter charter to Chapter 1079 in Ogden.
I will continue to attend state council meetings throughout Region 9. I enjoy helping them to have a rewarding VVA experience. It is very good to have excellent working relationships with the state council presidents in Region 9. It is a pleasure to travel to meet with them and their members.
We are in the Combined Federal Campaign window of opportunity to get pledges for the Veteran Support Foundation to help fund VVA’s veterans service officers. You can help. Before going to any of the kick-off sites that your local CFC area or group leaders schedule, you first have to find the areas covered by CFC. Go tohttp://apps.opm.gov/CampaignLocator/maps/Index.cfm and click on your state. Then click on “accessible version.” A listing will come up of different sites with the areas covered in your state. Click on an area to see the CFC leaders’ names and contact information. Email or call the leader nearest the area of operation in your state. We can support your efforts with a display table and brochures.
I encourage you to keep up recruiting and retention of members in VVA. It is the best time for us to keep adding numbers to our membership totals. Have a safe and joyful holiday season.

FW: HOT! FRUAD ALTERT: Scam Targeting Callers

From: "Secor, Kevin" <Kevin.Secor@va.gov>

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:29:50 -0500

Subject: HOT! FRUAD ALTERT: Scam Targeting Callers

Lady's and Gentlemen,

FRAUD ALERT:  Veterans should be aware of a marketing scam targeting callers trying to reach the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Call Center or GI Bill Call Center.  A marketing company has established two fraudulent numbers that differ from the two official VA call center numbers by one digit.  If the fraudulent number is dialed by mistake, the answering party will offer a gift card and try to obtain personal and financial information, including credit card information, from the caller.  The answering party may even transfer the caller to the VA after the caller's information is obtained.  Note that VA will never ask you for a credit card number or banking information over the phone. Before giving personal sensitive information over the phone make sure you know who you are taking to.

The numbers to be avoided are:

800-872-1000  (the VA National Call Center number is 800-827-1000)

888-442-4511 (the VA GI Bill Call Center number is 888-442-4551)

VA has notified law enforcement authorities to address this situation.  Please pass this information along and post on your websites.

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From this Nov Dec veteran 2013

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

—Genesis, 4:9

In January 2012 there were 62,600 homeless veterans in America, according to a VAsurvey. That’s more than all those whose names are engraved on The Wall, enough men and women to fill out five divisions.
Five divisions abandoned by their countrymen. Men and women who are homeless, sometimes from a run of bad luck but often as a direct result of their service, service that left many with traumatic brain injuries, flashbacks, and PTSD, and the resultingdrug and alcohol abuse. None of which endears them to non-veterans. None of which makes it easy to get off the streets.
It’s a national disgrace. The VA says it has a plan to eliminate homelessness among veterans. It’s a noble goal, but many take government pronouncements with several grains of salt.
Many, therefore, have taken it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of homeless veterans. Many work in concert with government agencies or with government funding; others do not.
Some programs have big agendas: They want to attack the root cause of homelessness, tend to the emotional damage, treat the addictions, find permanent housing, and train for and find viable employment. Others simply aspire to provide a safe, warm bed.
It’s a matter of budgets, staffing, skills, vision, and perceived need. Geography can be a factor, too, and often affects what a program can and cannot do.
In this special issue of The VVA Veteran we’re not offering off-the-rack solutions. Instead, we are profiling a small number of programs designed to end homelessness among veterans. These approaches vary in their ambitions, goals, and staffing. Some have very large budgets; others make the word “shoestring” seems generous. Finally, the programs we’ve selected are scattered all over the country.
What all these programs have in common is that they are trying to develop practical ways to help America’s veterans out of homelessness. They all struggle, within their own parameters and limitations, to be their brothers’—and sisters’—keepers.

BY MARC LEEPSON The first thing to remember when trying to sort out the different national entities dealing with homeless veterans is that several are part of the federal government, but just one, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), is a private, nonprofit group. NCHV was formed in 1990 by a handful of local homeless groups that joined together to work for national programs that addressed the specific needs of homeless men and women who had served in the nation’s armed forces. From its Washington, D.C., office, NCHV lobbies Congress and federal agencies on behalf of homeless veterans. The organization also serves as a liaison between community-based groups working with homeless veterans and local, state, and federal agencies. On the federal level, three departments have extensive veterans’homeless programs: the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA), Labor (DOL), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). According to NCHV, the VA provides health care to some 150,000 homeless veterans, other services to some 112,000, and compensation or pension benefits to an additional 40,000 homeless veterans. The three main VA homeless veterans programs are Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV), the Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD), and the HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH). The main Labor Department program is called the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS, which is often shortened to VETS). The VA’s GPD program, which is run through HCHV, funds local agencies that provide services to homeless veterans. HUD-VASH provides long-term case management, supportive services, and permanent housing support for homeless veterans. That includes HUD vouchers that go to veterans who live in public housing to help pay their rent. DOL-VETS is made up of the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) and the Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP). HVRP mainly provides services to help homeless veterans find jobs. VWIP distributes grants to organizations that help find jobs for veterans with service-connected disabilities or other significant problems finding work, as well as to war veterans and recently honorably discharged veterans.

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FW: Rolling Thunder Town Hall Meeting

Thank You

VVA Chapter 17

Member
Robert serge

To all my fellow veterans friends and family my we all remember

> Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:24:44 -0800
> To: southern@lodelink.com
> From: southern@lodelink.com
> Subject: Rolling Thunder Town Hall Meeting
>
> It is November and everything is changing. The leaves are almost
> through changing colors, the weather is turning colder and it is
> getting darker sooner. Now that I have you thinking dismal, I want to
> tell you all about our last Town Hall Meeting in Alexandria Virginia
> for Rolling Thunder. I had done a NJ State meeting for them in the
> Spring and was asked if I thought we could put one on for them at
> their national Conference in November. Naturally I said yes and
> figured if worse came to worse, no one would show up and the meeting
> would be short. By the time of the meeting, a lot of interest had
> risen and others offered help to do the meeting with myself and Mokie
> Porter. As you all know, Rolling Thunder's main objective is the full
> accounting of our POW and MIA from Vietnam.
> Because of this, Grant Coates, chair of the Veterans Initiative
> Program volunteered to help and then there was Marsha Four, (National
> VP) who had the great idea of a table for the VI and membership which
> she volunteered to help at.
>
> I had no idea of what to expect and the weather wasn't cooperating
> either. We arrived on the cold windy and rainy afternoon and I
> thought we were in for it. As I walked into the hotel, it was like
> the clouds parted and the sun came out. I was greeted by the people
> of the hotel who could not do enough for us and then the president of
> Rolling Thunder, Gary Scheffmeyer came up to me and greeted us also.
> We went over the plans for the meeting and our table location with
> the people running the event. They were very helpful and they told us
> that while the meeting was going on, the table would be brought to
> the location of the meeting so attendees could stop by and get information.
>
> Mokie and her staff had assembled some three hundred packets with
> information and an additional couple of hundred Agent Orange Self
> Help Guides were brought just in case. Jim Porter, Mokie's husband
> was drafted unto delivering the supplies, the staff and then running
> two videos. Then he even filmed the Town Hall Meeting. Between, Jim,
> Grant Marsha, Sharon and Mokie, we had a very elite group to handle
> whatever could come our way.
>
> I started the conversation with information about Agent Orange and
> the two Videos that Jim showed laid the historic and disturbing facts
> about Agent Orange. We all took turns in speaking and in order to get
> the group to open up, both Marsha and myself told our family stories
> about our progeny. We then tried to get the attendees to tell their
> stories and at first, there were no takers. Then we asked for
> questions. It seemed like they were all in a trance and first thought
> they didn't believe a word we said. Then one by one questions started
> coming forward and then others from Rolling Thunder started telling
> their stories.
>
> Evidently we stirred something deep inside the Rolling Thunder
> membership that had not been brought to light before. We later
> learned that many said they felt like they were hit in the face with
> a board. We also found out that we were the first ever to be allowed
> to go over the one hour limit allotted for our session. Although many
> have been blaming themselves all these years for their children's
> illnesses. they never really connected our exposure to Agent Orange
> to their children. I can tell you all that that has now changed. We
> went beyond the one hour time limit allotted for us by about forty
> minutes and were told that our session was to important to stop. All
> of our literature was taken home. We were thanked over and over again
> for the information and were invited back again next year to their conference.
>
> Today I received an email from their Government Affairs head, (Tom
> Bender) and in it gave the many POW/MIA bills in both the House and
> Senate along with their recommendation for their membership to push
> their representatives to back these issues. The thing that surprised
> me was their push for the extension and continuation of the 1991
> Agent Orange Act and also the push for S-1602 for the Agent Orange
> screening, testing and treatment of our progeny and those of all
> veterans exposed to toxic substances. This bill needs to be pushed
> out of committee and also needs the House to adopt it along with the
> rest of the Senate.
>
> I also want to tell you all about Sharon Hobbs who also gave up her
> Saturday and I believe Friday too, to help out and answer questions
> about Agent Orange and its legislation. I have been told that we have
> gained at least ten new members, one AVVA member who wants to help by
> becoming a Service Officer and we have been alerted that Rolling
> Thunder wants to get involved with the Town Hall meetings and their
> Alabama chapter has contacted us so we will certainly let our state
> council presidents know so we can optimize the Town Hall meetings as
> much as possible.
>
> Herb Worthington
> National Chair
> Agent Orange/Dioxin & Other Toxic Substances Committee
> Vietnam Veterans of America
>

FW: NDVS eNewsletter November 2013

Subject: NDVS eNewsletter November 2013

From: pio.ndvs@veterans.nv.gov
To: pres@chapter17lasvegas.org
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:11:56 +0000

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Nevada Department of Veterans Services eNewsletter In this eNewsletter... Governor Announces New Surveys To Help With Veteran Information. Veterans Day 2013 at NSVH Green Zone Network Women Veterans Newsletter ROVER November and December Schedules Veteran of the Month Suicide Prevention Upcoming NDVS Events Calendar Survivor Benefits in Nevada Are you a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran business owner in Nevada? Governor Announces New Surveys To Help With Veteran Information. Governor Brian Sandoval announce new online surveys during Veterans Day Ceremonies at the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City on Monday. The surveys are intended to gather more information about veterans' needs in order for State and local assistance programs help develop better methods to address veterans issues throughout Nevada. "If Nevada is going to best meet the needs of our service members and veterans, then we need to find out from them what they need most," said Governor Sandoval. "In order to do that, my office has created online surveys, one of Nevada's service members and their families and one of Nevada's veteran community, that will allow all of you to help shape our efforts at the state level going forward."  Read More Veteran Surveys Nevada Veterans - Click Here Nevada Service Providers - Click Here Nevada Military Community - Click Here Veterans Day 2013 at NSVH Veterans and community leaders gathered for Veterans Day at the Nevada State Veterans Home. Governor Brian Sandoval lead the tribute with announcements of new initiatives and introduced keynote speaker, The Honorable Judge Lloyd George. For veteran residents who were unable to attend the outside ceremony, a musical group entertained residents in the cafeteria with NSVH residents performing leading solos on harmonica and guitar. "We appreciate all of the volunteers who helped make the tribute to veterans at the home special," said Frank Bellinger, Director of NSVH. "With staff planning and support from our community, the tribute lead by Governor Sandoval and Judge George made for a very special day."   Green Zone Network GZN launched August 14 and is available for all Nevadans to connect with the veteran community in Employment, Education and Wellness. Whether you're a business looking to take advantage of the skills of veterans bring to your business, or a community supporter with something special to offer, GZN is the place to log in and get connected. Join. Women Veterans Newsletter Nevadans across the state understand and celebrate the legacy of America's servicewomen and all Nevada women veterans understand and have access to benefits to which they are eligible. The November Women Veterans Newsletter has many articles about the NDVS Women Veterans Program. Read the newsletter and read about heath care, and much more. Download ROVER November and December Schedules Click the links to see the list of upcoming locations for the NDVS Veterans Service Officer (VSO) during upcoming November and December. "We're asking for the assistance of community businesses and individuals to download a flyer from a location near them and post it so veterans and their families can become aware of our ROVER Outreach program for veterans," said Director Kat Miller. "Through the assistance of each community, we can alert more veterans to our visits and get them the assistance they need." See Schedules. Veteran of the Month Carol Watson was recognized as Nevada's Veteran of the Month for October 2013 during a presentation in Las Vegas. "Carol's contributions to the community through her numerous volunteer efforts is not only a blessing to veterans, but an inspiration," said Deputy Director, Willette Gerald. Read More. Suicide Prevention If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Learn More. Upcoming NDVS Events Calendar Veterans Services Commission Meeting December - TBD Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Unaccompanied Services - Every Thursday, 8:40 am Note: No service will be held on Thanksgiving Day More Information Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Unaccompanied Services - Note changes November 21, Thursday, 3 pm December 19, Thursday, 3 pm Elko - Combat Veterans Support Group 4th Monday of the month - Elko VFW - 775-777-1000 Reno - Lady Veterans Meeting 4th Wednesday (or last) of the month - Carrows Restaurant @ Wells Ave, Reno 6 pm Additional information email: nvangel@charter.net (note "Lady Vets") More Information License Plates - Available To Order Ten different license plates are available for veterans, spouses and children and each one helps fund the various NDVS outreach programs which assist veterans throughout the state. Click Here to Order. Thunderbirds Available Now Women Veterans Survivor Benefits in Nevada Survivor benefits in Nevada is a topic that we have been working on over the last few years. As most know, these are benefits for spouses and family members of service members who are lost, often in combat. Survivors are a part of a special group of Nevadans called Gold Star Families, and there are several ways that we at the Nevada Office of Veterans Services serve them. Learn More. Are you a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran business owner in Nevada? According to Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 333.3368 and 338.13846, you have a veterans preference regarding contracts for Purchasing contracts and State Public Works contracts under $100,000.00. Contact the Nevada Purchasing Division or the Nevada State Public Works Division for more information. Also, if you are looking for employment with the State of Nevada and you are a veteran or service connected disabled, you get a preference when competing for state jobs according to Nevada Revised Statutes 284.260. This statute explains that if the employment opportunity requires a test, a veteran with disabilities is awarded 10 additional points, and a veteran is awarded five addition points on a passing examination. Go here to see Nevada job opportunities that might be available.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2013 Nevada Office of Veteran Services, All rights reserved. Your are receiving this email per your request to be included on the Nevada Office of Veterans Services eNewsletter. Our mailing address is: Nevada Office of Veteran Services 5460 Reno Corporate Dr. Suite 131 Reno, NV 89511 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences