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Here is information on how you or your family/friends may donate to VVA Chapter 1076:
1. Go to www.GoFundMe.com
2. Type the following information in the search box of GoFundMe.com: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1076, Henderson
3. Press the “Donate” button to start.
Tina Sansouci
(Home) 702-294-0402
(Cell) 702-635-2695
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2017
CONTACT: Terri Hendry, Cell (775) 525-4674
Nevada State Veterans Home receives top honors
for exceptional patient care
SERVING NEVADA’S HERO
(Boulder City, NV) – The Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, Nevada earned the Pinnacle Quality Insight Customer Experience Award. Also, the 180 bed home that serves veterans, spouses and Gold Star parents received the highest rating from Medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare with an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pinnacle Quality Insight is a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm serving as a senior healthcare advocate for more than 20 years. The Customer Experience Award was established to ensure every resident or patient receives exceptional assistance and care from his or her provider.
Over the past 12 months, Pinnacle Quality Insight interviewed family members with loved ones in the Nevada State Veterans Home. The Home qualified for the Pinnacle Quality Insight Customer Award the previous year but this time the Home achieved more awards overall. This time, the Home received 23 awards in three neighborhoods in 12 areas of customer satisfaction: Activities, Admission Process, Cleanliness, Communication from Facility, Dignity and Respect, Dining Service, Individual Needs, Nursing Care, Overall Customer Experience, Overall Satisfaction, Recommend to others and Safety and Security.
Additionally, as of February 1, 2017, the Nevada State Veterans Home maintained its 5 star rating from Medicare.gov. Administrator Linda Gelinger said, "I am so proud of the wonderful team we have at the Home." She added, "The team works hard every single day in honor of our veterans and to ensure our veterans are well cared for."
The 5 star rating has become more coveted in the skilled care industry with an increase in strict criteria by the Federal agency in recent months. To achieve this level of distinction takes dedication and commitment to quality each and every day.
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The Wife and I have been supporters of a program to send some of our Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers on a cruise for about a decade now. It is a way that we can say thanks for their sacrifices and pains in recovery.
In the days when I attempted to assist Veterans with some counsel and assistance and my wife Betty who worked as a Nurse in the Army and the VA, we often saw the suffering and challenges that our Wounded Warriors and their caregivers faced on a daily basis. What has been heartening to witness is the improvement in treatments and care our wounded are now receiving and the "Warrior Spirit" and ethos one sees in these active duty, reserve troops and veterans.
The process is long, painful and challenging. I have talked with a Special Forces Soldier who required 34 pints of blood to survive his medical evacuation process from the combat zone, loss of limbs, and many surgeries to become capable of walking with prosthetic legs and continuing a career as an army officer. I have talked with another whose double amputation still allowed him to raise funds for future Wounded Warrior cruise candidates with a rucksack race and other sports competitions. I have talked with Combat Medics and Corpsmen who received serious wounds or injuries from aircraft and vehicle incidents in attempts to save others.
Another Soldier we know has undergone 30 surgeries to first survive, and lately to regain enough mobility to simply play with his children. I could tell many other stories as well. What often goes untold are the spouses of these Warriors who have often had to put their careers or jobs on hold to provide daily care to their partners.
What the cruises accomplish are simply a way of saying thanks - not just for their service - but for their sacrifices, in the past and ongoing. It may offer some a brief vacation from the recovery process and physical and occupational therapy for some relaxation, water sports, and sightseeing. We hope that these efforts might help make their future just a little brighter.
If you are one of us who actively support veterans, please consider providing a little assistance by either donating to this cause, going on the cruise with your spouse, and asking your veteran or service organization to become a sponsor. Attached is an information sheet with upcoming cruise information and some past cruise photos and information.
The 46th Special Forces Company Association (Abn) is an authorized non-profit charitable activity under the 501 (c) (3) code and donations are tax-deductible. If you or someone you know is in the business world that wishes to something for deserving veterans, the goodwill and acknowledgement would be publicized throughout the veteran community. If you or your activity cannot participate, please pass on the information to others.
I am hoping that even a little bit more can be added to the activities around this Wounded Warrior Cruise. I would really recommend that you choose to use this as not only a way of helping our wounded and injured Warriors, but as a truly rewarding experience along with a fun and relaxing vacation.
If you do decide to go, please use the contacts from the 46th SF Company for reservations as it helps to obtain the maximum number of cabins and bennies from the cruise line for the Wounded Warriors on the cruise.
I have had several Inquiries as to receiving a 46th SF Co Assn Newsletter but must announce that MSG Reed (Cadillac) Johnson, US Army (Retired), succumbed to Agent Orange related medical problems last year. There might be a newsletter in the works.
There are several things to see and do around Miami as well as cruising but if you are pressed for time, detailed research into flights between Las Vegas and Miami can be timed to minimize hotel costs by shuttle from the airport and cruise ship and back.
I am available at loumicsm@yahoo.com to answer questions around the cruise experience but for costs and reservations, contact those on the attached sheet and CC address above. This is one of the greatest opportunities available to you to support our Wounded Warriors, learn of their journey of healing, and have a great vacation - all in one. It is also an opportunity for a veterans organization to sponsor one of their deserving Wounded Warriors. On the last cruise, VVA Chapter 1076 sponsored a local 101st Airborne Veteran amputee and DAV Chapter 13 members helped with his expenses.
Lou
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The Wife and I have been supporters of a program to send some of our Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers on a cruise for about a decade now. It is a way that we can say thanks for their sacrifices and pains in recovery.
In the days when I attempted to assist Veterans with some counsel and assistance and my wife Betty who worked as a Nurse in the Army and the VA, we often saw the suffering and challenges that our Wounded Warriors and their caregivers faced on a daily basis. What has been heartening to witness is the improvement in treatments and care our wounded are now receiving and the "Warrior Spirit" and ethos one sees in these active duty, reserve troops and veterans.
The process is long, painful and challenging. I have talked with a Special Forces Soldier who required 34 pints of blood to survive his medical evacuation process from the combat zone, loss of limbs, and many surgeries to become capable of walking with prosthetic legs and continuing a career as an army officer. I have talked with another whose double amputation still allowed him to raise funds for future Wounded Warrior cruise candidates with a rucksack race and other sports competitions. I have talked with Combat Medics and Corpsmen who received serious wounds or injuries from aircraft and vehicle incidents in attempts to save others.
Another Soldier we know has undergone 30 surgeries to first survive, and lately to regain enough mobility to simply play with his children. I could tell many other stories as well. What often goes untold are the spouses of these Warriors who have often had to put their careers or jobs on hold to provide daily care to their partners.
What the cruises accomplish are simply a way of saying thanks - not just for their service - but for their sacrifices, in the past and ongoing. It may offer some a brief vacation from the recovery process and physical and occupational therapy for some relaxation, water sports, and sightseeing. We hope that these efforts might help make their future just a little brighter.
If you are one of us who actively support veterans, please consider providing a little assistance by either donating to this cause, going on the cruise with your spouse, and asking your veteran or service organization to become a sponsor. Attached is an information sheet with upcoming cruise information and some past cruise photos and information.
The 46th Special Forces Company Association (Abn) is an authorized non-profit charitable activity under the 501 (c) (3) code and donations are tax-deductible. If you or someone you know is in the business world that wishes to something for deserving veterans, the goodwill and acknowledgement would be publicized throughout the veteran community. If you or your activity cannot participate, please pass on the information to others.
I am hoping that even a little bit more can be added to the activities around this Wounded Warrior Cruise. I would really recommend that you choose to use this as not only a way of helping our wounded and injured Warriors, but as a truly rewarding experience along with a fun and relaxing vacation.
If you do decide to go, please use the contacts from the 46th SF Company for reservations as it helps to obtain the maximum number of cabins and bennies from the cruise line for the Wounded Warriors on the cruise.
I have had several Inquiries as to receiving a 46th SF Co Assn Newsletter but must announce that MSG Reed (Cadillac) Johnson, US Army (Retired), succumbed to Agent Orange related medical problems last year. There might be a newsletter in the works.
There are several things to see and do around Miami as well as cruising but if you are pressed for time, detailed research into flights between Las Vegas and Miami can be timed to minimize hotel costs by shuttle from the airport and cruise ship and back.
I am available at loumicsm@yahoo.com to answer questions around the cruise experience but for costs and reservations, contact those on the attached sheet and CC address above. This is one of the greatest opportunities available to you to support our Wounded Warriors, learn of their journey of healing, and have a great vacation - all in one. It is also an opportunity for a veterans organization to sponsor one of their deserving Wounded Warriors. On the last cruise, VVA Chapter 1076 sponsored a local 101st Airborne Veteran amputee and DAV Chapter 13 members helped with his expenses.
Lou
Couple of our members from VVA Chapter 1076, Henderson, NV collecting food for Tom Kaiser and “Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard” food pantry. Paul Scott and Don Sacco in the picture. Also active in this project was Neil Johnson and Lance D. Ryness.
Vietnam Veterans of
America Chapter 1076
Let Chili's do the cooking while we support Vietnam Veterans of America at
the same time. With each flyer presented on Monday Chili's will donate 15%
of the event day sales.
The Vietnam Veterans of America Give Back Event is:
March 13th, 2017
11am/ 10pm
only at:
10080 S. Eastern Ave.
Henderson, NV 89052
702-407-6924 - www.chilis.com
We look forward to seeing you at Chili’s!more
GIVING BACK happens here
Mention or show the Give Back Event Flyer with each check to receive credit for the sale. Sale cannot be included in donation amount with
flyer. Offer only valid on the date and location stated above. Donations will not be given on sales made prior to or past this date.
Vietnam Veterans of
America Chapter 1076
just click on link below
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VOLUNTEERS are needed for Fundraiser/Membership Drive!!
Return all time selections and/or inquiries to Jack Constantine at email address: scoutjack@gmail.com
Members of Chapter 1076: We are having one of our planned Fundraisers. We are seeking volunteers for Saturday and Sunday, February 11-12, 2017. All members are invited to participate. Uniform will be our black shirt with black pants.
Join us and help Chapter 1076 raise monies to fund the programs we all like to support. Please reply to Jack Constantine at scoutjack@gmail.com with your desired date(s) and time(s).
Smith’s Food and Drug Store, 55 South Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, NV 89012. (Directions: Exit the 215 at Valle Verde and head south. Turn right into the Paseo Verde Plaza.)
We need two or three (2-3) members per shift. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Saturday, February 11, 2017:
0900 – 1100:
1100 - 1300:
1300 – 1500:
1500 - 1700:
ALL DAY:
Sunday, February 12, 2017:
0900 – 1100:
1100 - 1300:
1300 – 1500:
1500 - 1700:
ALL DAY:
Please feel free to contact either Jack Constantine (702-521-9004) or Neil Johnson (510 913-6611) with any questions or concerns.
Tina Sansouci
(Home) 702-294-0402
