Monday, March 31, 2014

VIETNAM VETERAN'S OF AMERICA CHAPTER 17 Vietnam Veterans Day in Nevada at the Gold Coast...


 Thank you Fred Hagenbeek for some pics from Vietnam Veterans Day in Nevada at the Gold Coast....
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FW: Pancake Fundraiser at Red Rock Harley Saturday, April 5th



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To: rserge1@outlook.com
From: emarketing@redrockharley.com
Subject: Pancake Fundraiser at Red Rock Harley Saturday, April 5th
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:35:21 +0000

Red Rock Harley-Davidson Newsletter
Help Us Send WWII Veterans On A Trip Of A Lifetime!
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Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser April 5, 2014.
Pancake Fundraiser, Saturday Morning April 5th!

Red Rock Harley-Davidson is hosting a fundraising pancake breakfast for Honor Flight Southern Nevada. Help us send WWII veterans on a trip of a lifetime!.
Join us on Saturday, April 5th from 7am to 11am. Cost per ticket is $5. Please come on out and join us in our efforts to raise money for a great cause! 


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Friday, March 28, 2014

FW: CANCELLATION UPDATE



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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:50:35 -0700
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Subject: CANCELLATION UPDATE




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FW: [EXTERNAL] One Hero at a Time



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Robert Serge
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Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] One Hero at a Time
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:20:46 -0400





Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] One Hero at a Time



Good Morning,

The following information is provided for the good of the whole.

Thank you,


                D.C. Martinez



Attached is the electronic copy of the flyer for One Hero at a Time next month.
RJ

FW: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use



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Subject: FW: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:23:03 -0400





Subject: viVA Las Vegas News You Can Use
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:29:34 -0700



March 26, 2014

Dear Members of the Director's State Commanders Advisory Council: 
Provided is an update on current topics impacting Veteran health care here at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS):

Medical Transportation Contract
As more services and programs become activated at VASNHS, we will become more self-reliant with our dedicated VA workforce and existing resources.   As a result, contracts currently in place for transportation will no longer be needed with an expected savings to the tax payer of approximately $700,000 annually.  During the transition from contract to VA provided transportation, services will continue uninterrupted.  As a number of Veterans are familiar with the contracted staff, there may be Veteran concerns during the transition.

NEW & FUTURE SERVICES

Fast Track Program
In an effort to improve wait time for Veterans and reduce congestion in the Medical Center's Emergency Department, a new Fast Track program was implemented in February 2014.  Veterans presenting in the Emergency Department who do not require emergency care will be treated through the new Fast Track program.

Acute Rehabilitation Services Open
VASNHS is proud to announce the opening of VASNHS's Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP). The first phase of beds opened March 11, 2014. CIIRP is an interdisciplinary program providing acute inpatient medical and rehabilitative care to achieve optimal functional outcome and the highest level of independence. VASNHS is excited to offer this standard of care and looks forward to working with Veterans and their families as part of our continuous effort to improve services and access to VA health care.

Dialysis Expansion
VASNHS is planning to start the modified schedule for dialysis services adding Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday sometime in April 2014 as some minor maintenance of the dialysis unit is underway.

Interventional Pain
VASNHS will begin performing interventional pain procedures towards the end of March 2014, with a plan to fully activate the service in April 2014.



Invasive ENT Surgical Procedures
VASNHS is planning to expand its Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Service in mid-April 2014 allowing for more invasive surgical procedures to be performed.

Ophthalmology
VASNHS is working towards implementing Ophthalmology services in April 2014 to include cataract, glaucoma, and retinal surgery.  This will greatly improve waiting time for these procedures.

Legal 2000 Capability
VASNHS is planning to accept "Legal 2000" patients sometime in April 2014.  This will allow VASNHS to accommodate Veterans in its Mental Health unit for psychiatric evaluation to determine if the person is a danger to him/herself or others.

New Vascular Thoracic Surgeon
VASNHS recently hired a vascular surgeon who will assist VASNHS with handling vascular and thoracic surgery.

Cardiology Fellowship Class of 2014
VASNHS is proud to share news that the first group of three fellows will be starting in July 2014, as part of the new Cardiology Fellowship program. A rigorous and competitive process was followed to select the best qualified applicants. The new program will greatly contribute to education and training to meet the health care needs of VASNHS' Veterans.

Construction
·         Construction of the administrative building continues at the medical center campus with a tentative completion in late 2014. 
·         The Women's Health Center on the third floor of the medical center is currently under construction with an anticipated summer 2014 completion.
·         An Emergency Room expansion is underway with an estimated completion in early 2015.
·         VASNHS has received preliminary approval for a Fisher House to be constructed on campus.  Construction will begin in late 2014/2015. 
·         Construction of the Laughlin Clinic continues with an estimated completion in summer 2014.
·         VASNHS is working on securing a new lease in Pahrump to expand clinical space.  The existing clinic will remain open until a new lease and construction is completed.

Thank you for your continued support of our health care system and the Veterans we serve.

Isabel Duff, MS (SES)
Director



Tuesday, March 25, 2014

welcome home celebration vva Carson city vva celebration


Click on link below to see flyer of Carson city chapter vva vva welcome home celebration




FW: Research Assistance



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Robert Serge
VVA 17 Member
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Subject: FW: Research Assistance
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:13:14 -0400


Robert,  Please post to vva 17.  r


From: ckramer@laverne.edu
Subject: Research Assistance
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:15:07 +0000


To Whom It May Concern,

  I am a disabled veteran from Desert Storm and completing my doctorate in Leadership. In order to complete, I am reaching out to various service organizations like yours to seek participation in an anonymous survey. I need only a few people people who have computer access to complete the online survey. Of course, as many as would like to participate is welcome. Thank you for your support. I have received approval from the National VVA to conduct this research.


Charles A. Kramer
Adjunct Faculty/Organizational Leadership Doctoral Candidate
University of La Verne
Disclaimer: This message and any attached documents contain information which may be confidential, privileged, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. These materials are intended only for the use of the intended recipient. Delivery of this message to any person, other than the intended recipient, shall not compromise or waive such confidentiality, privilege or exemption from disclosure as to this communication. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete the material from any computer. Any dissemination or reproduction of this message or attachments is strictly prohibited.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

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this is what i am working on for our web site

Thursday, March 20, 2014

This years Gun Shows

Bob; here are the gun shows schedule we will be at

Schedule:
   1.      April 5-6, Rocky Mountain Gun Show, South Point Casino. 
   2.        May 31-June1, Rocky Mountain Gun Show, South Point Casino. 
   3.        June 7-8, Cross Roads Gun Show, Cashman Center.
   4.         August 23-24, Cross Roads Gun Show, Cashman Center.      
   5.        September 13-14, Rocky Mountain Gun Show, South Point Casino.
   6.        October 25-26, Cross Roads Gun Show, Cashman Center. 
   7.        November 8-9, Rocky Mountain Gun Show. South Point Casino. 
   8.        November 29-30, Rocky Mountain Gun Show, Cashman Center. 
   9.        December 20-21 Rocky Mountain Gun Show, South Point Casino. 
  10.       December 20-21 Cross Roads Gun Show, Cashman Center.    

 The last 2 shows are on the same day. One of the two will probably change its dates.
 I will let you know if that happens.


Chapter 1076 will be sharing the duties so we can represent both chapters at the same time. Regards; Don

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

FW: Vietnam Veterans Commemoration



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Subject: Vietnam Veterans Commemoration
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 15:36:41 -0700


On behalf of the Silver State Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, I cordially invite you to help us commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.  We will be honoring veterans who served in the Vietnam War who are living at the Nevada State Veterans Home. The event will take place at the Nevada State Veterans Home located at 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV on Thursday, March 27th at 1:00 p.m. and will last approximately an hour.  Please RSVP by March 25th.

In DAR Service,
Debbie Carroll, Regent
Silver State Chapter, NSDAR
702-526-3945






Tuesday, March 18, 2014

FW: Welcome Home . . . the series



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Robert Serge
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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:39:01 -0700
From: vrhorton@charter.net
To:
Subject: Welcome Home . . . the series

"Welcome Home" is a new TV series being produced by Sleeping Dog Productions, Inc. It tells the story of Vietnam Veterans, from all branches of the service. It is scheduled for release in 2015, the 40th anniversary year of the end of the War. It is a thank you -- and a welcome home that is long, long, overdue.



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Robert Serge
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From: vva17fstvice@live.com
To: rserge1@outlook.com; rbaldwinsmall@blogger.com
Subject: FW:
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:24:49 -0400






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FW: Proclamation honoring all Vietnam Veterans

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From: vva17fstvice@live.com
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Subject: FW: Proclamation honoring all Vietnam Veterans
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:19:19 -0400





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Subject: Proclamation honoring all Vietnam Veterans
From: fbeek@aol.com
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:57:18 -0400



Brothers,
The Henderson Mayor & City Council will be presenting our Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, with a Proclamation honoring all Vietnam Veterans and commemorating Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29th of this year.
The Council Meeting will be held in City Hall, Water St. entrance, at 7 PM on Tuesday. 
All are encouraged to attend and bring your wife or girlfriend (both if they get along).
We will meet in front of the Water St. entrance to City Hall at 6:30 PM (1830 hrs)
Bob 

Monday, March 17, 2014

FW: Valor 24 Awards - Some Background Information



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Valor 24 Medal of Honor

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ANOTHER ACT OF UNFAIRNESS


Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 22:24:45 -0700
From: loumisgm@yahoo.com
Subject: Valor 24 Awards - Some Background Information
To: loumicsm@yahoo.com

The CinC will present 24 former Soldiers with the Medal of Honor on March 18th.  I have attached some background information on this action.  It is interesting to note that what triggered the review of these MOH recipients records was the persistence of fellow soldiers and friends. 

Due to limitations in the laws, Congress had to enact legislation and direction to the Army to review the DSC awards of several minority groups from WWII, Korea and Vietnam.  It was an extensive review taking more than 10 years.   What became clear was that there was pretty clear-cut racism involved that limited those who exceeded the standards for the MOH were awarded the DSC.  During the review, other non minority Soldiers were also upgraded and were awarded individually.

I feel that the Army and Congress still have some unfinished business in this area.  The second attachment cites two examples. 

In 1991, The Army reviewed and rewrote the official history of the Black 24th Infantry Regiment in Korea.  The 25th Infantry Division became the spearhead of the United Nations ground forces, and the 24th Infantry Regiment was the lead unit in many of the actions.   The Army historical study looked at the history found in "South to the Naktong, North to the Yalu"  the official Army history of the first six months of the Korean War.  They compared units,  conducted extensive interviews and oral histories and found a balanced analysis of this regiment's battle performance and found racism and leadership as the root causes of the original combat accounts. The official Army History of this unit can be found at:  http://www.history.army.mil/books/korea/24TH.HTM.  It explains the problems and solutions clearly.

After 34 years of exposure to Soldiers that served in three wars, It was quick to learn of the trials many minority Soldiers had to endure.  It was also an unforgettable experience to see the Army change to become an organization that treated all Soldiers fairly.  The reviews led to better regulations.  One can see this in the awards process from our current conflicts. 

Lou

Friday, March 14, 2014

FW: Townhall Meeting: Reforming The Dept. of Veterans Affairs

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From: richardandshirley@netzero.net
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:35:03 +0000
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Subject: Fw: Townhall Meeting: Reforming The Dept. of Veterans Affairs



LAS VEGAS TOWNHALL MEETING: REFORMING THE VA


North Carolina Senator Richard Burr has called the backlog of disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs, that leaves many disabled veterans waiting months for their paperwork to be processed, �a national embarrassment.�



Here in Nevada, when it comes to serving our veterans, the VA Reno Regional Benefit Office has the worst record in the nation. At the Reno Office roughly 6,396 veterans are awaiting for their Veterans Affairs disability compensation claims, with 66.5% backlogged for more than 125 days. It also takes an average of 392 days to complete the claim. Nationally, 660,580 veterans are awaiting for their Veterans Affairs disability compensation claims and 57.2% backlogged 125 days. Veterans� waiting in line for claims�sometimes for years�is utterly unacceptable.


The Concerned Veterans for America is hosting a townhall meeting on this pressing issue.



DATE:               Thursday, March 20, 2014
TIME:               
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION:      
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada

Panelists will include Pete Hegseth, CEO of Concerned Veterans for America, and Darin Selnick, Military Advisor to Concerned Veterans for America and former assistant to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Note: Additional panelists to be named very soon.
This event, sponsored by CVA�s Nevada chapter, is the first in our 2014 policy state series entitled Defend & Reform: Defending Freedom by Advancing Reform.

Registration is free and dinner will be served. To RSVP visit HERE.
For more information or to interview Pete Hegseth, CEO of CVA, please contact Kate Pomeroy at 703-638-3927 or via e-mail at kpomeroy@cv4a.org.

###

Concerned Veterans for America is a non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)(4) organization that advocates for policies that will preserve the freedom and liberty we and our families so proudly fought and sacrificed to defend.


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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Elections for chapter 17

VVA Chapter 17 is holding elections next month at the April 12th meeting.  It is important for you to attend if you possibly can.  The office of President which is very important has two candidates.

It is that time of year for our election of Chapter Officers and board of Directors on our April meeting.

 Here is what we have:

 PRESIDENT                   1st VICE PRESIDENT             2nd VICE PRESIDENT 
  Richard Small                Mike Chase                           ________________
  Tom George

 SECRETARY                      TREASURER                   SARGENT-AT-ARM
  Andrew  Leduc                 Steve Sawchuk              Mike Giancola
                                              Pete J. Fabiani
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. George Haussmann           2. Andy Agan Jr                  3. Jim Williams
4. Gary Aldredge                    5. Kenneth Braker              6. Richard Voll
7. Donald Leckburg                8. Joseph W. Morgan Sr    9_____________
10______________               11._____________            12.____________
So please make planes to be at our April meeting so we can have a good turnout to hold Our Elections. Remember to call you friends that are in our Chapter to let them know we are holding our Elections please be there

FW: Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, North Las Vegas, March 22, 2014 9am



Thank You
Robert Serge
VVA 17 Member
Blog Master
To all my fellow veterans friends and family my we all remember 


> From: vva17fstvice@live.com
> To: rserge1@outlook.com
> Subject: FW: Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, North Las Vegas, March 22, 2014 9am
> Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:47:38 -0400
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:49:42 -0700
> > Subject: Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, North Las Vegas, March 22,
> > 2014 9am
> > From: jess@americandreamu.org
> > To: jess@americandreamu.org
> > CC: phil@americandreamu.org
> >
> >
> >
> > We are hosting a COMPLIMENTARY Veteran Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, if you
> > could please pass this email and flyer along to any Veteran connections
> > in the Las Vegas area it would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> >
> > March 22, 2014
> > 9am-3pm
> > The Club inside The Cannery Hotel
> > 2121 East Craig Road
> > Las Vegas, NV 89030
> >
> > Forrest Griffin will be a speaker and available for autographs.
> >
> > Please sign up
> > at www.AmericanDreamU.org/participate<http://www.AmericanDreamU.org/participate>
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jess Holland
> > Director of Business Development
> > American Dream U<http://www.AmericanDreamU.org>
> > T: 702-233-2366 C: 702-578-2262
> > Please take a minute to watch this video explaining our program:
> > ADU Helping Our Military
> > Transition<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsR3I2fl2Vo>
>

Monday, March 10, 2014

news letter from chapter #388


Just clink below to view VVA chapter 388 to see march news letter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B11axbziSq-EbnphbDZBQmgyemc/edit?usp=sharing

FW: Honor Flight Southern Nevada Fundraiser



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Robert Serge
VVA 17 Member
Blog Master
Subject: Fw: Honor Flight Southern Nevada Fundraiser


Robert,  Please post the flyer on vva 17. click on link below to print flyer

flyer for fundraiser for honor flight

Please note: forwarded message attached



Hey,
I wanted to pass on information about our upcoming fundraiser for Honor Flight Southern Nevada.  We are planning on taking 55 WWII veterans on our next flight, scheduled for April 25-27.
Our pancake breakfast is scheduled for April 5th from 7-11, at the Red Rock Harley on Rainbow and Sahara.  
If you could please pass out the flyer.  Tickets can be purchased that day or at our office on 2190 East Pebble Suite 150 Las Vegas.
Thank you for your continued support of Honor Flight Southern Nevada