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Chapter Board Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM
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Newsletter for Sacramento Valley's Chapter 500 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. |
"We remember!" October, 2002 "Be Proud" |
President's News Brief
by: Dennis "Doc" Kauffman We have exciting news. Mary Lou McNeill, AVVA member that has been so active with Veterans Affairs, essential in aiding Phil Rios and organizing readers and participating groups for the "Reading of the Names" at our CA Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. She also organized the ceremonies at "The Moving Wall" at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. She has accepted our Chapter's offer to be our answering service, newspaper editor, help with membership recruitment, and our social secretary. She comes to us with the highest of regard from her husband Greg. They have been doing our Chapter minutes together and I look forward to a long relationship with our Chapter. " GET THERE" It's that time of the year again. Time for your in-country R& R! We are planning the annual trip to Scott's Flat Lake. Check the calendar page for more information. UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN If your workplace has automatic deductions for the United Way, you may designate all or a portion of your donation to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500. Use our non-profit number, 836890 and support our scholarship fund. WILL THIS BE YOUR LAST NEWSLETTER??? Several members need to get their dues paid. Don't lose out on the benefits of belonging to VVA such as: >VVA is the leading advocate for recognition of health issues still affecting veterans. >Group Insurance Programs >Community Representation through Color and Honor Guard Support >Scholarship funding for family members >Resource Center for Veteran Issues
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Current News and Announcements
Since the 2002 Get-A-Way, October 11,12,&13, falls on the weekend before the normal General Meeting night, the General Meeting will be held at the camp-out. More on the Get-A-Way inside. BE SURE to check out the new Chapter website. You can find it at http://www.norcaltrav.com . The first time you log on, scroll down to the Veteran area, click on the "500" link and the Chapter page will come up. Then, save the page in your favorites and you will be able to go directly there for future visits. In addition to the Chapter information, you will also find information for all veterans as well as the newsletter each month. Those of you who have e-mail addresses will be receiving an e-mail each month notifying you of when you can view and/or print your newsletter from online. Just click on the "Current Newsletter" link in the VVA site. Submission deadline for the newsletter will be the General Meeting date each month. You can e-mail submissions to vva500@accessbee.com , mail to the Chapter address (see page 3) or call Mary Lou with your suggestions. The Chapter phone duties have been turned over to Mary Lou. We were able to keep the same phone number, 916-481-6020. Please call her with any suggestions, questions, problems.
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
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BENEFITS
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LEGISLATION and GOVERNMENT ISSUES
Next Month ...After the governor has completed signing bills for this session, we will review the status of veteran related legislation. This month, we are introducing several members of the Assembly Committee on Veterans' Affairs. We will continue this list next month and start on the Senate Committee. These are the individuals who will initially determine the future of any bill submitted that concerns veterans on the state level. Committee Chair - Dick Dickerson - District 2 Represents counties of Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity and parts of Butte and Yolo. Prior Experience: Former law officer for 30 years. Phone: 916-319-2002 Committee Member - Phil Wyman - District 34 Prior Experience: Attorney - Serviced in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, won the Air Force Commendation Medal for his service in the U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines. Currently a member of the American Legion. Phone: 916-319-2034 Committee Member - Tom Harman - District 67 Represents cities of Huntington Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Rossmoor and Fountain Valley. Prior Experience: Local businessman and civic volunteer for 41 years. Phone: 916-319-2059 Committee Member - Dennis Mountjoy - District 59 Represents Arcadia, Bradbury, Claremont, Covina, Duarte, Glendora, LaVerne, Monrovia, San Dimas, Sierra Madre and portions of Azusa, Pomona, Temple City and West Covina. Prior Experience: Construction Management and his own construction business. Phone: 916-319-2159 Committee Member - Mark Wyland - District 74 Represents Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido. Prior Experience: 25 years and local businessman. Phone: 916-319-2074 Committee Member - Barbara Matthews - District 17 Represents Tracy, Stockton, Merced, San Joaquin areas. Prior Experience: 21 year career in grocery business. Phone: 916-319-2117 Committee Member - Sarah Reyes - District 31 Represents Fresno Area Prior Experience: Mostly public service in relation to boards and commissions regarding colleges. Phone: 916-319-2053
Only one veteran in this group and none from the Sacramento area.
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CHAPTER ACTIVITIES - August thru
September
Veterans Picnic - The United Veterans of Roseville held a picnic in Royer Park for veterans, their families and friends on August 11. All American favorites were served, including hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and desserts. Those attending all brought a favorite potluck dish. The picnic was a great success and gave the members of the United Veterans an opportunity to meet each other and their families.
Salute to Courage Day
Sacramento Stand Down
Veterans Affiliated Council
YOU MAY have already been contacted regarding the updating of your address, phone, etc. We are updating the roster and especially want your e-mail address if you have one. If you have not yet been contacted, please call in or return a message that has been left.
HELP SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND ********
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CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER INFORMATION
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SCOTT'S FLAT
GET-A-WAY
: There's still time to plan on going to the
Get-A-Way. You'll need to bring all of your own camping gear, plates and
utensils for your food. Call Bill Wagner at 916-686-6752, or Gerard Fields
at 916-722-4437 to reserve your place and find out what you need to bring in the
way of food. The theme this year is "GET THERE".
SOME DATES TO REMEMBER FOR NOVEMBER
November 8
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USMC 227th Birthday Party and Ball - Held at the Folsom Community
Center - No Host Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing with the John Skinner Band.
Tickets are $35. each. Ticket information: (916) 278-3112 (Henry)
November 11
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Veterans' Day. VVA Chapter 500 will be marching in either the Elk Grove
Parade or downtown Sacramento. There will be a free concert for
veterans at 3:00PM at the Veterans' Memorial Hall. Also don't forget the
traditional gathering at the "Bunker" (Torch Club - across from the Veterans'
Memorial Hall) after the parade.
November 13
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California
Mexican American Memorial, Inc. will be holding a banquet saluting all Mexican
American Veterans. Featured speaker will be Navy Cross Winner, WWII
Veteran, Marine Guy Gabaldon. Tickets are $20. each. Call Al Martinez at
916-921-2124 or Phil Rios at 916-310-6586 for information and tickets.
***There will be an reunion
of
the 1st Battalion of the 52nd Americal Division at Sly Park, Oct. 4, 5, 6.
The Northern California Helicopter Association will also be there with the
Helicopter. Call Mike Stroud at 209-368-2091 for information or you can
just show up.
Vi
etnam
Veterans of America, Inc.
Chapter 500
P.O. Box 255484
Sacramento, CA 95868
916-481-6020
vva@accessbee.com