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FW: Request for Volunteers, Henderson Gun Show

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

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From: chelsa51@gmail.com
To: 1076VVAHNV@GMAIL.COM
Subject: Request for Volunteers, Henderson Gun Show
Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 16:37:47 -0700

Henderson Gun Show at the Henderson Convention Center on June 6 & June 7, 2015.

Return all time selections and/or inquiries to Neil Johnson at email address:  neil_see_johnson@yahoo.com

If you have never volunteered for a fund raising event before, this is a chance to get to know your fellow VVA members and see some of the weapons, ammo, reloading and weapon accessories that will be for sale. 

There are two (2) good reasons for attending:

            1)  to obtain new members within our community

            2)  to support our city local events

The Convention Center address is 200 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89009

Remember, we also include Vietnam-Era Veterans (see V.V.A. eligibility description below):

Eligibility:  Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. military (for other than training purposes) between February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 (in-country Vietnam), or between August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975, for Vietnam-era veterans.

Have a good time and "Thank You" for responding in a timely manner.
  

Saturday, June 06th:
* 0900 - 1200:  
* 1200 - 1500:   
* 1500 - 1700:    
* All day:  Neil Johnson

Sunday, June 07th:
* 0900 - 1100:  
* 1100 - 1300:  
* 1300 - 1600:  
* All day:  Neil Johnson

Please feel free to contact Neil Johnson (510 913-6611 cell) or Lance Ryness (702 813-2723) with any questions or concerns.

Tina Sansouci

Secretary

VVA Chapter 1076

702-294-0402 (Home)

702-635-2695 (Cell)

FW: Thursday mission

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Donaghy [mailto:bobdonaghy@me.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 8:49 PM
> To: Undisclosed recipients:
> Subject: Thursday mission
>
> Hi Everyone
>
> This Thursday, May 28th the following interments are scheduled for 8:40 AM
> at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial
> Drive, Boulder City, 89005. These interments are for Nevada's fallen
> veterans who are without family, homeless, indigent or just forgotten by
> family and friends and remain unclaimed.
>
> This week's interments are:
>
> Army veteran(s): Dale Forsythe, Joseph Walsh, and Mueunr Ko
>
> For anyone interested in riding over together, some of us meet for breakfast
> at the IHOP ( 4860 Boulder Hwy ) diagonally across the street from Sam's
> Town at around 6:50 AM. It will be KSU at 7:45 AM.
>
> Thank you Bob Donaghy=
>

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY - Memorial Day 2015

 

VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA News Release

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY - Memorial Day 2015

05/22/2015 02:22 PM EDT

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY

Memorial Day 2015

Many have heard the saying, "Poor is the Nation that has no heroes, but beggared is the Nation that has and forgets them." 

On this Memorial Day, let us pause to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion for our Nation.  Let us remember the special nobility and grace of those who donned the uniforms of our country and sacrificed their lives during times of conflict.  Let us remember—as we renew our commitment to honor those we have lost—that, every day, dedicated men and women put their lives on the line to protect all of us.  We owe them all our deepest gratitude.

Over 70 years ago, on June 6, 1944, 175,000 American, Canadian, and British troops spearheaded the Allies’ assault against the forces of tyranny threatening millions of people across Europe.  Exposed to devastating fire on the beaches of Normandy, those brave souls established a beachhead, began the Allied march across Europe, and sent a message of hope across the continent.  That message, writ large by the hands of heroes, signaled Freedom’s triumph over evil and the preface to peace for a world too long at war.

From the opening rounds of the American Revolution, through the devastation of the Civil War, through World War I, World War II, and Korea, through Vietnam and Desert Storm, to those who have fought—and fight still today—so hard and valiantly in Afghanistan and Iraq, more than a million American Servicemembers have paid the ultimate price to secure the blessings of liberty for our Nation and our allies around the world.

As many of our National Cemetery Administration employees prepare our cemeteries, our national shrines, and work on Memorial Day activities to welcome our guests, I encourage all of us to show our support for Veterans and honor those who have passed by attending or participating in an event at a national cemetery near you.  For a complete listing, please visit: http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/2015_Memorial_Day_Ceremonies.asp

At VA, we honor those lost in the way we care for those who returned home—and for their families and Survivors.  Thank you for all that you do for Veterans.  It is a privilege to serve with each one of you in fulfilling our sacred mission.

On this Memorial Day, may God bless our Veterans, their families, all of our VA employees and your families, and our great Nation.

Robert A. McDonald

Statement from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald on Aurora VA Hospital

 

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VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA News Release

Statement from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald on Aurora VA Hospital

05/21/2015 05:42 PM EDT

Statement from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald on Aurora VA Hospital

WASHINGTON, DC— Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald made the following statement regarding the apparent compromise legislation moving through Congress that would prevent a shutdown of the construction of the Denver Replacement Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado:

“I am pleased that Congress has taken action to ensure that construction at the site of the Denver Replacement Medical Center will continue. VA remains committed to doing the right thing for taxpayers and for the nearly 400,000 Colorado Veterans and families that the Aurora hospital will serve.  I look forward to working with Congress in the coming weeks to determine a path forward to finishing the campus.”

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FW: Volunteers Needed for Fundraiser at Vons and Smiths Stores

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

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From: chelsa51@gmail.com
To: 1076VVAHNV@GMAIL.COM
Subject: Volunteers Needed for Fundraiser at Vons and Smiths Stores
Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 12:37:42 -0700

Return all time selections and/or inquiries to BOTH Tina Sansouci and Neil Johnson  ( neil_see_johnson@yahoo.com )

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!!   Need Volunteers for Fundraiser at VONS and SMITHS Stores on Friday, May 22nd ~ Sunday, May 24th.

MEMBERS OF CHAPTER 1076:  We are having one of our planned Fund Raiser and Membership Drives. We are seeking volunteers for Friday, May 22nd  through Sunday, May 24th. All members are welcome to participate.  We realize it is a holiday weekend; however, with over ONE HUNDRED members, we ought to be able to get enough volunteers for a few hours!  Even if you can only come help for a couple of hours one day only – WE NEED YOUR HELP.  The more funds we raise the better we can live up to our motto of VETERANS HELPING VETERANS and fund the programs we all like to support.

Uniform is our black shirt and pants or the summer khaki shirt with khaki long pants or shorts. Please reply to me and/or Neil Johnson with your desired date(s) and time(s).

VONS @ 45 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson (2 doors)
We need four (4) to six (6) members per shift per DOOR

 Friday, May 22nd
0900-1200:  Mitch Roach
1200-1500:  David Smith
1500-1700:  David Smith, Frank Gerencser
ALL DAY:    Chad Avery, John Scaduto, Martin Barrett

Saturday,  May 23rd
0900-1200:  Tony Pinkard
1200-1500:  David Smith, Tony Pinkard
1500-1700:  David Smith, Frank Gerencser, Tony Pinkard
ALL DAY:    John Scaduto, Martin Barrett

Sunday,  May 24th
0900-1200: 
1200-1500: 
1500-1700: 
ALL DAY:  John Scaduto, Martin Barrett

SMITHS @ 830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson (1 door)
We need four (4) to six (6) members per shift per DOOR

Friday, May 22nd
0900-1200:  Jim Croft, Tony Pinkard
1200-1500:  Tony Pinkard
1500-1700: 
ALL DAY:    Jack Constantine, John Scaduto, Martin Barrett

Saturday,  May 23rd
0900-1200:  Jim Croft
1200-1500: 
1500-1700: Jack Constantine
ALL DAY:   John Scaduto, Martin Barrett

Sunday,  May 24th
0900-1200:  Mitch Roach, Tony Pinkard
1200-1500: Tony Pinkard
1500-1700: Tony Pinkard
ALL DAY:   John Scaduto, Martin Barrett

Please feel free to contact either myself or Neil Johnson (510 913-6611) with any questions or concerns.

Tina Sansouci

Secretary, VVA Chapter 1076

702-294-0402 (Home)

702-635-2695 (Cell)

Fwd: VA Secretary Waives Resident-Rate Requirements of the Choice Act through December, 2015

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From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs <veteransaffairs@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Fri, May 15, 2015 at 7:37 AM
Subject: VA Secretary Waives Resident-Rate Requirements of the Choice Act through December, 2015
To: grumpiebob@gmail.com

Veterans AFFAIRS VA News Release VA Secretary Waives Resident-Rate Requirements of the Choice Act through December, 2015 05/15/2015 11:33 AM EDT   VA Secretary Waives Resident-Rate Requirements of the Choice Act through December, 2015 Ensures Continued GI Bill Benefits for Students While States Work to Comply with New Law  WASHINGTON – In order to make it easier for Veterans and their families to receive their GI Bill benefits where they choose, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has used his authority to waive the provisions of Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (Choice Act). This action will ensure all GI Bill® students are able to continue training at their chosen institutions.  Under Section 702, VA must disapprove education programs at public institutions for Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB-AD) benefits if a school charges certain individuals tuition and fees in excess of the resident rate for terms beginning after July 1, 2015. VA recognizes that the time allotted for states and territories to comply with Section 702 of the Choice Act is challenging for some states and schools due to the process required to make legislative and/or policy changes.  This limited waiver by Secretary McDonald covers programs that are not in compliance for all terms beginning prior to January 1, 2016, in order to allow time for non-compliant states and territories to make the requisite legislative and policy changes.  VA is requesting all currently non-compliant states and territories to submit their plans to become compliant to VA, through their State Approving Agency, no later than June 15, 2015. "Our military members and their families make sacrifices that require them to pack up and move with little notice," said Bob McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs.  "They shouldn't be penalized after they leave military service by burdensome residency requirements.  This waiver will allow students to continue receiving the GI Bill benefits they've earned as states work to comply with this important law." VA has provided technical assistance to numerous states and many have reached compliance. A list of states that are in compliance is posted on the GI Bill website.  VA will update the list as states become compliant. In general, the resident-rate provisions of the Choice Act cover Veterans, as well as their spouses and children, using Post-9/11 GI Bill or MGIB-AD who live in the state where they are attending school and who enrolled within three years of the Veteran's qualifying discharge.  To remain approved, schools must charge tuition and fees at the resident rate to these covered individuals. For more information on GI Bill resident-rate requirements and to see which states comply, visit the GI Bill website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/702.asp. Updates will also be posted on the GI Bill Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gibillEducation. ### Keep updated & let us know how we're doing. You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Affairs. Access your Subscriber Preferences to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe. Get this as a forward? Sign Up to receive updates from Veterans Affairs. Having questions or problems? Please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at https://iris.custhelp.com. Explore VA benefits at explore.va.gov Sent to grumpiebob@gmail.com on behalf of US Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20420

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Robert Serge

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

Fwd: VA Launches Innovation Creation Series to Improve Quality of Life for Veterans

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From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs <veteransaffairs@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Fri, May 15, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Subject: VA Launches Innovation Creation Series to Improve Quality of Life for Veterans
To: grumpiebob@gmail.com

Veterans AFFAIRS VA News Release VA Launches Innovation Creation Series to Improve Quality of Life for Veterans 05/15/2015 02:02 PM EDT VA Launches Innovation Creation Series to Improve Quality of Life for Veterans Reaches out to Leaders in Technology and American Public to Help Innovate Solutions to Improve Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2015 WASHINGTON D.C. – Can you imagine losing the ability to use everyday objects like your phone, typing on a computer or even enjoying a beloved hobby like photography?  These are a just a few of the challenges that Veterans and civilians with disabilities such as amputations and tremors face every day – and these are the challenges the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to help solve. Through the launch of VA's Innovation Creation Series for Prosthetics and Assistive Technologies, VA invites all designers, engineers, and problem solvers alike, to help us find creative ways to solve these challenges. The VA Innovation Creation Series aims to accelerate the development of personalized technologies to improve care and quality of life for Veterans. "VA has long been at the forefront of research and technology, discovering new ways to give our Veterans the best care possible," said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. "We're reaching out to technology leaders in the corporate world and to the public in order to find creative new solutions to help transform care and quality of life not only for our Veterans, but for the public at large. The innovations that come out of this challenge will benefit the Veterans we care for and will be open source to help advance American medicine." The launch of the VA Innovation Creation Series will take place May 15th, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm, at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, in Palo Alto, CA.  During the event, participants will learn how technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities from Veterans themselves and leaders in the field to include: Marine Veteran Oscar "Oz" Sanchez, Paralympic gold medalist; Stephanie Santoso, White House Maker-In-Residence; Dr. Davud Sirjani, chief of Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery at VA Palo Alto; The eNABLE leadership team, representing a global network passionate about the social good of 3D printing Some of the Challenges we are looking for the public's help to solve come directly from our Veteran patients, they are: Challenge #1: Develop novel upper and lower extremity devices at the end of prosthesis for daily use Challenge #2: Create a medication pillbox that allows the flexibility to hold medications that need to be taken up to 8 times a day with a reminder system for each time medication needs to be taken Challenge #3: Create a device that can dampen tremors when someone is performing fine motor tasks Challenge #4: Design a device to remotely change the speed and grip strength of a prosthetic device for our Veterans with upper extremity injuries Challenge #5: Create a way to reassign motions and buttons on gaming controllers to provide alternative access for veterans who are using them in therapy to improve eye hand coordination, fine motor control and/or range of motion.  The VA Innovation Creation Series will accept proposed solutions submitted to http://www.innovation.va.gov/challenge/ through the end of June.  The Series will culminate in a two-day "Make-a–thon" event at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA July 28-29, where the designs submitted by the public online will be built and tested to showcase how they could meet the needs of Veterans. Joining us at these events will be The Ipsos Girls' Lounge "Pop Up," which will be focused on celebrating female Veterans, scientists, technologists and engineers. The pop-up can be found at the events in Palo Alto on May 15, in Washington D.C. for the National Maker Faire June 12-13 and at the Make-a-thon finale July 28-29. This launch event serves as a call to all solvers to submit their ideas. More information is available on the VA Innovation Creation Series website at  http://www.innovation.va.gov/challenge/ . Press and participants are encouraged to reserve their space at the events by visiting http://bit.ly/1zHRxa7 ### Keep updated & let us know how we're doing. You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Affairs. Access your Subscriber Preferences to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe. Get this as a forward? Sign Up to receive updates from Veterans Affairs. Having questions or problems? Please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at https://iris.custhelp.com. Explore VA benefits at explore.va.gov Sent to grumpiebob@gmail.com on behalf of US Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20420

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thank you

vva 17 

member 

Robert Serge

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

FW: World War 2---Do you remember?

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

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Date: Sat, 16 May 2015 01:44:42 -0400
From: garykat@centurylink.net
Subject: Fwd: World War 2---Do you remember?

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Subject: FW: World War 2---Do you remember?

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I "grew up" thinking: patriotism, it is the AMERICAN way! I am glad to see that somebody saved these posters. ~ These were our parents ~ What in God's name have we let happen ? I guess we are the last generation to see, or even remember anything like these! Whatever happened? It's called....... Political correctness (or "re-education") happened, Lack of God's name happened, Lack of personal responsibility happened, Lack of personal integrity and honesty happened, Lack of respect and loyalty to our country happened, Lack of being an American happened. Did all of these things die along with common sense?!? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I for one am still proud to be an American! If you are too..... Pass this along, so others can show their pride

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