Saturday, April 26, 2014

FW: Car Wash this Saturday to benefit Fisher House Las Vegas!



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




Subject: Fw: Car Wash this Saturday to benefit Fisher House Las Vegas!




Spread the word!
Women Veterans of Nevada is sponsoring a Car Wash on Saturday April 26th from 10 am - 2 pm. Car Wash Donations to benefit the Fisher House -Las Vegas building fund (via NV Veterans foundation). Manpowered by Chaparral H.S. Navy Jr. ROTC.
Location: 7-11 on the corner of Sandhill and Eastern Ave.
If you are in the neighborhood stop by and get your car cleaned!
Karen Estabrook
Nevada Veterans Foundation
Secretary


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Thursday, April 24, 2014

FW: As you plan life after service, make sure you are covered. TEST2D



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



Subject: As you plan life after service, make sure you are covered. TEST2D
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:40:17 -0500
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From: veteransaffairs@public.govdelivery.com

As you plan life after service, make sure you are covered. TEST2D
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

FW: April 10, 2014, Faces of Agent Orange Educational Briefing followup


Subject: FW: April 10, 2014, Faces of Agent Orange Educational Briefing followup


One voice can make all the difference!
April 10, 2014, Faces of Agent Orange Educational Briefing followup
Legislative Alert
Vietnam Veterans of America
April 21, 2014
The April 10, 2014, Faces of Agent Orange Educational Briefing on Capitol Hill, sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America National Board of Directors, the Agent Orange/Dioxin and Other Toxic Exposures Committee, and the Government Affairs Committee was an overwhelming success. Veterans, Congressional staffers, and the families in attendance were moved by the presentation of three daughters who, along with their fathers who served in Vietnam, gave brave and heartfelt testimony on Capitol Hill about why S.1602, which VVA fully supports, needs to become law.

Please go to http://capwiz.com/vva/home/ enter your zip code and send the prepared message to your Member of Congress asking that they co-sponsor S1602 the Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal, CT.  

VVA is the only congressionally chartered national Vietnam Veterans service organization.  Although we are dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and our families, we advocate on issues of importance and relevance to veterans of all eras in accordance with our founding principle, "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another."
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Monday, April 21, 2014

vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 17 25th Anniversary





I am pleased to announce the planning of the 25th Anniversary of Chapter 17. A dinner will celebrate the event, scheduled to be held June 14, 2014 at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. Watch for further info here and on Chapter 17's website-a new one is to be up this week-and on the blog. I am working on a flyer to post. We are in need of assistance to obtain raffle items/services to give out during the dinner--I have prepared a letter to present to the companies who would consider donating. We are also looking for sponsors of $$$ to assist this event--advertising in the program for sponsors and donations. Tickets will be sold-paid in advance only-discounted for member of VVA and a guest.

A committee has been formed to plan Chapter 17's 25th Anniversary--I will post info as the plans develop--It will be a dinner celebration for members and spouses/guests.

We've had the 1st donation for the raffle at the 25th celebration--Big thanks to Smith's/Kroger. We just sent out 40 letters yesterday, so I am so happy to see it start...





Sunday, April 20, 2014

Vietnam Veterans of America in Las Vegas

Vietnam Veterans of America in Las Vegas check out our new web site
And have a Happy Easter everyone

Saturday, April 19, 2014

25th anniversary of chapter 17

Make your planes now for this 



Friday, April 18, 2014

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 17 NEW WEBSITE

I would like to let everybody know that we have a new website just click on the link below to see our new site And please let me know what you of our site.

vva17lasvegas.org

Monday, April 14, 2014

VVA Chapter 17 Elections RESULTS:

Chapter 17 Elections
 2014 - 2016
VVA Chapter 17 Elections RESULTS:
Here are our new Officers for 2014-2016:

PRESIDENT:                  1st VICE PRESIDENT:           2nd VICE PRESIDENT:
Richard Small                  Mike Chase                            George Haussmann         


SECARETARY:               TREASURER:                   SARGENT-AT-ARMS:
Andrew Leduc                  Steve Sawchuk                 Mike Giancola
                                        

BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2014-2016:

1. Joni Keefer Giancola          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. Joel M. Forman
10. Gordon Souza                 11.                                       12.



Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Vietnam Veterans memorial for Erie pa VVA chapter 435 Call for some help




Short Summary

The Erie County Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a 501(c)3 organization, has been working to raise construction funds for 15 years.  We are veterans and friends who have realized how critical such a memorial is.  Even with it only partially completed, this Memorial already has had a powerful effect.  The full impact with the six monuments depicting the history of the war, the walk of honor stones and bricks, and the center prayer stone will be impressive.  Now 60 years after the Vietnam Conflict first began, we are making a place for meditation and healing here in Erie.  Even with all our work, we still need your help to finish.  

What We Need & What You Get

We are salt of the earth folks who have succeeded in raising over $250,000 through small fundraising events and a couple significant grants. Yet we need $40,000 more to complete the construction.  We are asking in this Indiegogo campaign to raise this amount by reaching generous people who understand the need.  Our goal is to dedicate the memorial on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014.
We can't give you anything except the knowledge that you have helped to welcome home finally Vietnam Veterans who never got that welcome...UNLESS you want to place a stone or brick in memory or honor of someone.  (People have named bricks and stones for family members who fought in other wars as well as Vietnam.)  Look to the right for more information.  Whatever we raise here will help us pay our bills from the contractors.  Nothing goes to overhead. WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS.  There is no overhead.

The Impact

If you know or are a Vietnam Veteran, it is likely that you have experienced the effects of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.  Many of our Vietnam vets have carried this with them since being in-country among the bamboo and rice paddies.  It is only since Maya Lin’s design for the Wall in Washington, DC that these veterans have begun to heal.  Since then other memorials have been constructed throughout the country.  This one is unique because it contains 6 monuments (12 sides) etched with a concise history of the war.  These images and words were composed through the collaboration of our members. Through these panels, our children and grandchildren will learn more about Vietnam than is discussed in most public school history books.  After all is finished, we are planning to encourage field trips to the site partnering with local public and private schools to accomplish this.    

Other Ways You Can Help

If you cannot give but are moved by our project, please forward this to those you know who would also be moved.  Remember the Indiegogo share tools, which will make share quick and easy.  If you are on Facebook or Twitter, share the website too.  Thank you so much for reading and considering us as a worthy cause. 


Tuesday, April 8, 2014

VVA Chapter 17 is holding elections this 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 at our
April 12th 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

I am making sure that i will be there to vote  so our chapter moves forward not back ward   of course you will have to make up your own mined please come and vote.