Vietnam Veterans of America Inc.: May 2014

Monday, May 26, 2014

FW: Memorial Day - The Path of the Warrior

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: FW: Memorial Day - The Path of the Warrior

This video is extremely powerful and very appropriate for Memorial Day - it will only take 5 minutes of your time. I apologize for the ads at the beginning, and have tried unsuccessfully to turn them off, so just click the X to make them disappear - thankfully there are only a couple. If you go to full screen, I don't think you'll see them.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend with your family and friends. MWF

just click link to watch vedio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKqT0-3JV5E

Thursday, May 22, 2014

FW: Proper Display of the United States Flag

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: Proper Display of the United States Flag
To: loumicsm@yahoo.com

There can be confusion and questions about how to properly wear and display the American flag, especially around the summer holidays of Memorial Day and July 4th when many people want to display a flag.

Here is what the law says about using the American flag properly (PDF):

· The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise.

· The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.

· No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform.

· The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying or delivering anything.

· The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.

· The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat.

Read more rules and regulations that govern flag display (PDF) which is attached. This attachment is the official U.S. Flag Manual.

Lou

FW: A Memorial Day Service of Note

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: A Memorial Day Service of Note
To: loumicsm@yahoo.com

Announcing the 12th Annual Lakes Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26th, 2014 at 10:00 AM which is held promptly and solemnly at the Lakes South Park 3350 Lake South Drive. The ceremony is co-sponsored by American Legion "Spirit of Freedom" Nevada Post 76 [www.nvpost76.webs.com] and the Navy Fleet Reserve Association Fabulous Vegas Branch 90 Facilities. Support provided by The Lakes Association and seating donated by Bright Angel Church of Christ. Many other American Legion Posts and Veteran related groups such as the Gold Star Mothers, the Gold Star wives, and Mrs. Nevada – Global Nations are participating. Distinguished Guest Speakers include Andrew Lingenfelter, Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Dean Heller (NV); United States Congressman, District 3 The Honorable Joseph Heck; and Maj. Sean Fellows 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy The highlight of the ceremony is the passing of the wreath from the Gold Star representatives to veterans of the war eras, and finally to JROTC Cadet Commanders who place the wreath on the water from a boat. For more information, contact Roger Henning, Adjutant, American Legion Nevada Post 76. (702)595-1795 or NVPost76@gmail.com.

Lou

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

FW: Memorial Weekend event at Walmart

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: FW: Memorial Weekend event at Walmart
Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 12:34:39 -0700

Robert,
I know this is last minute--but put the notice in the bottom email from the Walmart at the 215 and Decatur up on the website/blog/mass email, and see if anyone is interested in doing this--I know we have the car show scheduled the same weekend, plus I have a craft show I'm doing Saturday and can't help. Give them the info to call the phone #'s for Michelle that are included if they want to participate. They will have everything set up just need some bodies to represent....

See if you can Robert Serge to put this on our webpage if any one would want to do this at wal mart this weekend

Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 09:39:56 -0700
From: ms.shelly15@yahoo.com
Subject: Memorial Weekend event at Walmart
To: lvdocholiday@msn.com
CC: ms.shelly15@yahoo.com

Hi Mike,

My name is Michelle I am an assistant manager at Wal-Mart, we spoke on the phone yesterday. I Just wanted to go over some of the details of the event we are hosting at your local Wal-Mart Super Center. The event dates are Saturday May 24th and 25th the time is 10am - 2pm. Located at 6464 North Decatur Blvd. We would love it if any members of your organization would like to volunteer their time and show their pride as a US Veteran. We will provide the table, some decorations, a gazebo for cover, and water to keep them hydrated. We only ask of you and your team to bring any pamphlets and/or reading materials. Your organization can ask for donations from our customers and the proceeds would go to your non profit organization. Our only gain from this is to show our appreciation to the men and woman that served/serve our country. We would be so honored to have you here at our store. Attached is the notice of appreciation from our Wal-Mart corporate and Notice of solicitation and distribution of literature rules.

Thank you for your time, Please contact me on my personal cell# 702-757-7034 The store # 702-515-7050. Call me anytime and when you can confirm your space at our store.

Thank you again

Michelle Cahow Assistant Store Manager

Sunday, May 18, 2014

FW: SUPPORT A VETERAN - HIRE A VETERAN / Thursday-May 22nd

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Robert Serge

Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: SUPPORT A VETERAN - HIRE A VETERAN / Thursday-May 22nd
From: biglew55@aol.com
Date: Sun, 18 May 2014 00:10:37 -0400

SUPPORT A VETERAN - HIRE A VETERAN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWoTmbtwU_0

Go to YouTube and Search

Veterans Job Fair PSA

My Interview and Event Information

City of Las Vegas

Veteran Job Fair & Employer Symposium

Thursday-May 22nd

1pm to 4pm

East Las Vegas Community Center

250 North Eastern Avenue

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Car Show A patriotic event

Check out the flyer on the show on May 23rd &24th click on the link below
BAMBINI'S AND VVA17 MEMORIAL WEEK END CAR SHOW

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

FW: Veterans Home Volunteer Award on Channel 8-CBS

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

> > Subject: Veterans Home Volunteer Award on Channel 8-CBS
> > Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 10:52:58 -0700
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> > NSVH Volunteer Brad Parker's story will air this Wednesday, May 14 in
> > the morning at 4am, 5am 6am... and again that evening during 6pm show
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> > Don't miss this special honor for our Volunteers!
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> > We are "Caring for America's Heroes,"
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> > Nevada State Veterans Home
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> > 100 Veterans Memorial Drive
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> > Boulder City, NV 89005
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> > (702) 332-6741
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> > www.veterans.nv.gov<http://www.veterans.nv.gov/>
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> > "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their
> > commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of
> > endeavor." ~Vince Lombardi 1913-1970
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

FW: Green Zone Social Network Newsletter

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: Green Zone Social Network Newsletter

Newsletter Dynamic May 07, 2014

May 07, 2014 - rserge1@outlook.com

Visit Website

Most Recent

1. Green Zone Employer Program Summit - Las Vegas

2. Green Zone Employer Program Summit - Reno

3. NNSVH Room Test Event

4. My HealtheVet - Support

5. Parks: Past/Present Perspectives

6. Veteran and Military Housing Education w/ 20% Commission Rebate

Monday, May 5, 2014

FW: Poker Run at Post 3848

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: FW: Poker Run at Post 3848
Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 13:55:43 -0400

Subject: Fwd: Poker Run at Post 3848

Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 20:50:29 -0400

Reminder. If your not riding there is food to enjoy.

From Dan Adkins,

This is our second year doing this and the proceeds will go to Soldiers and Families First, a Nevada organization who mainly help those guard and reserve people deployed and are struggling to make ends meet. Here is their website …. http://soldiersandfamiliesfirst.org/ Also a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soldiers-And-Families-First/148943188531704

Included as an attachment is the flyer so you can pass it on to your members.

We plan on a good crowd and Bruce Russell will have the DJ setup and some of his entertainer friends will perform from about noon until 4PM. At 4PM we will have a live band in the parking lot. There will be plenty of nice raffle prizes including a nice TV donated by a local furniture store being among the prizes. At 4PM there will be a BBQ dinner of smoked Pork I'm doing overnight with all the trimmings.

Thanks for your help,

Dan Adkins,

VFW Post 3848

we are doing a Poker Run this coming Sat May 3^rd . We would be very happy and appreciative if you and the VFW riders participated.

FW: NSVH / NNVH May 8, 2014 Room Test Release

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Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

Blog Master

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

Subject: FW: NSVH / NNVH May 8, 2014 Room Test Release
Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 14:07:00 -0400

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) will test the first room design for the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) project on May 8, 2014. The room test will be conducted at the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City beginning at 9am with an actual room setup where the public and residents will be able to test room features for the proposed NNSVH.

"We've been working with the architect and nursing home consultants to include up to date design innovations for nursing homes," says NDVS Director, Kat Miller. "The room test will be an opportunity for staff and residents at the Boulder City home to give us suggestions on how the features of the proposed room functions."

The full-size room test is the next phase in preparation to demonstrate how the NNSVH will address aging veterans issues. The design has taken into consideration the spacing for wheel-chairs, and walkers, as well as the height of various switches to help prevent residents from over-extending.

"The test at the home in Boulder City will give us a hands on opportunity to see how a resident moves within the proposed space," says Miller. "From the space around the bed, corners of furniture and bathroom access are all part of what this room test will take into account. With the help of the men and women who live in the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, we will design the best possible home for veterans in Northern Nevada."

In addition to staff and residents, the general public is invited to view the room test beginning at 9am which will give family members the opportunity to see the proposed NNSVH room. A future presentation is scheduled for Northern Nevada. "From this test, we'll be able to incorporate suggestions and make adjustments," says Miller. "Then we'll be planning a second presentation in Northern Nevada later this year."

Plans for the Northern Nevada Veterans Home will be part of the NDVS focus during the 78th Nevada State Legislature for consideration of funding.

Event information: May 8, 2014

Time: 9a -12 noon – Media and General Public view

Location: Nevada State Veterans Home, 100 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City

"Serving America's Heroes"

Pamela J. Roberts

Executive Assistant to Director Katherine Miller

Rural Outreach Program Coordinator
Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS)

5460 Reno Corporate Dr., Ste 131, Reno, NV 89511

775.688.1653 FAX 775.688.1656

www.veterans.nv.gov www.greenzonenetwork.org

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