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FW: vva 17

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From: Kingpig53@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:52:12 -0400
Subject: Re: vva 17
To: rserge1@outlook.com

   To all members of VVA 17 and 1076, I am getting a list of members and family that would like to get their CCW. There is a local company: 

GUN PLAY VEGAS,  that has offered to hold the class at our chapter hall for a reduced fee of $50 per person. I already have about 10 or  12 people so far. 

The class would be a total of 8 hours including range qualification. 1076 has not given me a list as of today but I'm sure they will have members and family that will want to join us. The instructors are two young ladies Sara and Karissa , they are college-educated, certified by industry standards and approved through the Nevada Sheriff's & Chief's Association. 

Andy Leduc and I would also like to get a group together for a monthly fun shoot. During good weather we would shoot outdoors to accommodate long guns and inside with pistols when the weather is bad. All those interested should contact me; DON LECKBURG, at (702) 513-4086 or kingpig53@aol.com. I think it would be great for us as Brothers to get together, besides just at the meetings once a month. I look forward to hearing from all of you that are interested!  Regards & WELCOME HOME; Don Leckburg

FW: Acting Secretary Gibson call for monthly review of VHA facilities

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: Acting Secretary Gibson call for monthly review of VHA facilities
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:40:44 -0400
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> > Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:31:11 -0700
> > To: southern@lodelink.com
> > From: southern@lodelink.com
> > Subject: Acting Secretary Gibson call for monthly review of VHA facilities
> >
> > [[]]
> > Acting Secretary Gibson call for monthly review of VHA facilities
> >
> > VA Department of Veterans Affairs
> > Office of Public Affairs
> > Media Relations
> > Washington, DC 20420
> > (202) 461-7600
> >
> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> >
> > June 18, 2014
> >
> > Acting Secretary Gibson Initiates Monthly Site Inspections Across
> > Veterans Health Facilities to Restore Integrity to Scheduling Process
> >
> > WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson today
> > directed all Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Medical Center and
> > Health Care System Directors to conduct monthly in-person reviews of
> > scheduling practices in every clinic within their jurisdiction. Site
> > inspections will include observing daily scheduling processes and
> > interacting with scheduling staff to ensure all policies are being
> > followed to deliver Veterans the timely care they have earned.
> >
> > "Our top priority is getting Veterans off of wait lists and into
> > clinics," said Acting Secretary Gibson. "We need our folks in the
> > facilities to work directly with staff, answer all questions, and
> > ensure our Veterans receive the timely care they have earned.
> > Veterans must trust their health care system, and these reviews are an
> > important step towards restoring integrity in all our scheduling
> > activities."
> >
> > In addition to monthly reviews of over 900 Veterans Health
> > Administration facilities nationwide, Veterans Integrated Service
> > Network Directors will also conduct similar visits to at least one
> > medical center within their area of responsibility every 30 days,
> > completing visits to all medical centers in their network every 90
> > days.
> >
> > This action follows the VA's release of results from its nationwide
> > Access Audit, along with facility-level patient access data.
> > # # #
> >
>

FW: Color Guard Needed

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: Aaron_Jones@IBEW.org
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Subject: Color Guard Needed
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:54:59 +0000

Does your post have a Color Guard that does opening ceremonies? If so, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers would very much like and appreciate it if your color guard could present the colors at this year's International Membership Development Conference. It is September 9^th at Bally's Hotel and the Honor Guards services would be needed that morning at approximately 8:30 am. Your Honor Guard would be occupied from 8-9am. Please let me know what is needed to confirm and secure your group. Thank you!

FW: THE TRIBUTE TO BILL ACOSTA IS ON.... ALL THE DETAILS. PLEASESPREAD THE WORD

Thank You

Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

> Subject: FW: THE TRIBUTE TO BILL ACOSTA IS ON.... ALL THE DETAILS. PLEASESPREAD THE WORD
> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:33:05 -0400
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> >
> >
> > This is part of the group that comes out for Father's Day. If you are
> > able, please show them your support and gratitude of all they have done
> > for the residents at the Nevada State Veterans Home.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Angela
> >
> >
> >
> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Friends and Supporters.
> >
> >
> >
> > I am pleased to inform you that all the details for "I HEAR VOICES", A
> > TRIBUTE TO BILL ACOSTA have been worked out and we are ready to go.
> >
> >
> >
> > The only thing needed is a little help from you. Please be sure to get
> > your tickets now for this amazing show on June 29, 2014 at 3 pm and
> > then spread the word! Call, email, post on Facebook, tweet, start a
> > flash mob – whatever – just let everyone know to come out and support
> > this one-of-a-kind performance
> >
> >
> >
> > Due to unforeseen delays, we have only 18 days to publicize this great
> > show. I know it's not ideal, but we did this before when pulled
> > together to support Norman Kaye and I know we can do it again. You
> > have never failed to step up when needed and knowing you are here to
> > help makes me feel certain we can make this fundraiser a big success!
> >
> >
> >
> > As you know, Bill Acosta, one of Las Vegas' greatest
> > singer/impersonators, has been afflicted with Parkinson's disease for a
> > few years, after having some major surgeries, he now faces more medical
> > challenges ahead.
> >
> >
> >
> > The poster below will give you all the details of this upcoming event.
> > Date, time, how to purchase the tickets. If you are unable to attend
> > you can still support by sending a donation to the address below.
> > Please make your check or money order payable to: Mr. WILLIAM ACOSTA
> >
> > c/o 3801 Fairway Circle
> >
> > Las Vegas NV. 89108-1106
> >
> >
> >
> > Your generosity and assistance is deeply appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > (I would like to add that no one is getting paid for this act of love.
> > Not the acts, not the musicians, not the hotel's technicians or stage
> > crew. The Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino's management have gone out
> > their way to support our efforts.)
> >
> >
> >
> > With Deep Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Nelson Sardelli
> >
> > [
> >
> > You can also go directly to:
> >
> > https://bookgnlv.goldennugget.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?procfun+netsls+netsls+tkt+funcparms+iofrww(a0100):BILLACOSTA<https://bookgnlv.goldennugget.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?procfun+netsls+netsls+tkt+funcparms+iofrww%28a0100%29:BILLACOSTA>
> >
> >
> >
> > Here is small sample of BILL's talents:
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq4MIoqnTI
> >
> >
> >
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FW: Statement from Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson

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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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2014 16:43:32 -0400
From: VAPublicAffairs@VA.GOV
Subject: Statement from Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson
To: VANEWS-L@LISTSERV.VA.GOV

Recent VA News Releases

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

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

Statement from Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson

Gibson Announces Immediate Actions in Phoenix, Ariz.

        

PHOENIX (June 5, 2014)- Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson today announced immediate actions taken to address the recommendations outlined in the recent interim Office of Inspector General report.  He made the following statement in Phoenix, Ariz.:

 

"No Veteran should ever have to wait to receive the care they have earned through their service and sacrifice.  As the President said last week, we must work together to fix the unacceptable, systemic problems in accessing VA healthcare.  I believe that trust is the foundation for everything we do – VA must be an organization built on transparency and accountability.

 

"That's why we will release results from our nationwide audit, along with patient access data, for all medical centers next Monday. The data will demonstrate the extent of the systemic problems we have discovered. 

 

"As a Veteran, I assure you I have the passion and determination to fix these problems – one Veteran at a time. 

"The Inspector General confirmed we have serious issues when it comes to patient scheduling and access, and we have moved immediately to address those issues in Phoenix.  VA has reached out to all Veterans identified in the Office of Inspector General's interim report to discuss individual medical needs and immediately begin scheduling appointments.  Getting this right is our top priority, and taking care of the Veterans here in Phoenix is a good place to start. 

 

"We are using our current authority to immediately provide care in the community, to include primary care.  In Phoenix, VA is working to award a contract which will extend the ability to use non-VA providers in the community for primary care.

 

"We've deployed a dedicated human resources team to support the hiring of additional staff.  We are using temporary staffing measures, along with clinical and administrative support, to ensure these Veterans receive the care they have earned through their service.  That includes three of our mobile medical units to take care of patients right here.  That's our first priority – to get all Veterans off waiting lists and into clinics.  But more work remains. 

 

"We now know there is a leadership and integrity problem among some of the leaders of our healthcare facilities, which can and must be fixed.  That breach of integrity is indefensible.  In Phoenix, we initiated the process to remove senior leaders.  Across the country, VA has suspended all VHA senior executive performance awards for FY 2014. We will use all authority at our disposal to enforce accountability among senior leaders. 

 

"Additionally, we will remove the 14-day scheduling goal from employee performance contracts to eliminate any incentives to engage in inappropriate behavior.  We will revise, enhance, and deploy scheduling training, and we will continue medical center audits and site inspections. 

 

"Veterans must feel safe walking into our VA facilities – they deserve to have full faith in their VA.  I will not hold back from asking for help from other agencies, from community partners, from Congress – both sides of the aisle – or from the Veterans Service Organizations, who have been serving Veterans for decades.  They are all our valuable partners. 

 

"We will need the support of all our stakeholders to continue to improve the department.  I look forward to working with them all to better serve our Veterans."