May 2005

Remember In Memory of Bill Wolf

Chapter Board Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Chapter Membership Meeting: 3rd Tuesday - Annual Meeting and Elections
ROSEVILLE MEMORIAL HALL, Royer Park ***AWARD WINNING NEWSLETTER***

CAPITOL CITY
VETERAN

Newsletter for Sacramento Valley's Chapter 500 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.

"We remember!" MAY, 2005 "Be Proud"

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

     On behalf of the newly elected officers and myself, I would like to thank you for your vote of confidence. And, I would also like to thank the out going officers for the fine jobs they did this past year. This year with your help, we hope to have an even greater year then last year which was a fantastic year for Chapter 500. But with your help and guidance in the coming year I'm sure we will have a great one again.
     As you know the month of May will be a busy one with the "Reading of the Names" on Memorial Day weekend. We will do something special this year for the "Medal of Honor" recipients that are on the CA Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
     Once again thank you for the support and a job very well done. "Welcome Home Everyone".
                                              Your President, Ted Adams

ELECTIONS 2005

Chapter 500 held their annual meeting and elections for the 2005-2006 year. Following are the results:
President: Ted Adams, Vice-President: Robert Jordan
Secretary: Gregory McNeill, Treasurer: Dennis "Doc" Kauffman, Board Members: Dino Gomez, Monty Montoya,
Jerry Quint. Nominating Committee: Sandy Foley, Dino Gomez, Bill Wagner. State Delegate: Gregory McNeill
AVVA Representative: Kris Hollinger

President Adams will be appointing Committee Chairs during the month of May. See page 5 for a listing and explanation of available committees. If you are interested in working in a committee, call or e-mail the office.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

May is an important month for Veterans. Many events are coming up in honor of those that have served and are now gone. This issue will be devoted mostly to the events and have some special memorabilia regarding the CA Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This year is the 30th anniversary of when the design for the Memorial was unveiled in a ceremony at the present site.

CURRENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 17, 2005
Time: 7PM
Place: Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall
              (Directions are on Page 4)
Speaker: Joe Modlin, Elder Law Attorney from CSA Tax & Insurance Services (Senior Advocates).
     "What happens if you have to go into a nursing home or a skilled care facility"? This can be devastating financially. Find out what you can do to protect you and your family.
     Jeff Lorenz will also be there from CSA to answer any question you have regarding retirement, taxes, etc.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
A MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DAVE JONES

Dear Friends,
     I am writing to update you on activities in the state capitol. Thank you to John Canfield (VAC) and all the other veterans who participated in Veterans Lobby Day on April 12.
     Recently I had the opportunity to vote in favor of two bills to help Veterans. AB 276 prevents state agencies from seeking reimbursement for "hazard pay" paid by the federal government to state employees who are serving in the National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan.
     Soldiers called to duty in the National Guard from their state job are compensated by the State of California and the Federal Government with an amount equal to what they would make at their regular job. On top of that, the federal government may provide a hazard duty, hostile fire or other special or incentive pay. The State of California, in some instances, has attempted to collect that additional compensation. AB 276 would prohibit the state for taking this special compensation earned by state employees serving in the National Guard in Iraq or Afghanistan.
     AB 357 authorizes the addition of a Veterans Quality of Life income tax checkoff on state income tax forms. Should AB357 be enacted, the Veterans Quality of Life could provide millions of dollars in funding for veteran's home maintenance. This would be contingent upon taxpayers checking the box when filing state income taxes each year.
     I was happy to support these bills to help our veterans. Thank you for allowing me to serve you in the State Assembly.                                    Assemblyman Dave Jones

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN.........MAY, 2005....Page 2

THE CA VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

(From the dedication brochure, December 10, 1988, created and produced by Michael Anderson Associates, printed by Georges & Shapiro Lithograph, Inc.)

         INDIVIDUAL FORCES ARMED WITH A VISION
                     HISTORY OF THE MEMORIAL
     As it should be, the story of the Memorial belongs to many people. People who left apathy behind and set out to prove that individual efforts can make a difference. In this case, they made the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
     The Memorial movement was a great grass roots effort, started in 1983 with the vision of a group of Vietnam Veterans from Marin and Sonoma counties. The key person in this group was Herman Woods, a double-amputee who served in the Army.
                                LEGISLATION
     Woods approached California Assemblyman Richard Floyd (D-Lawndale), a decorated Korean War veteran, about sponsoring legislation that would provide for the construction of a memorial to honor California's Vietnam Veterans. To confirm community support for the legislation, Assemblyman Floyd held a rally on the east steps of the California State Capitol.
     Eight hundred people showed their support. Confident that the Memorial was the will of the people, Assemblyman Floyd introduced Assembly Bill 650. It was signed into law by Governor George Deukmajian in September, 1983. The legislation specified the following:
     "A memorial is to be erected on the Capitol grounds in Sacramento. There is to be a nine-member Commission with seven voting members; six of the members must be Vietnam Veterans. All funds are to be raised by private contributions. The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide staff support and facilities for Commission activities. The memorial design shall be as politically neutral as possible."
              THE NINE-MEMBER COMMISSION
     The California Vietnam Veterans Commission was appointed soon after legislation was signed. Five members were appointed by Governor George Deukmejian; one by Assembly Speaker Willie Brown; and one by Senate President Pro Tem David Roberti.
                  THE DESIGN COMPETITION
     The design competition began in October 1984 and ended April 1, 1985. The competition was open to any artist or designer who resided in the state of California. The Commission reviewed 121 design entries.
     Designs were evaluated on artistic excellence, effectiveness as a sculpture or monument and ability to be produced. The entries were judged by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission. The winning design by Michael Larson and Thomas Chytrowski was unveiled in a ceremony attended by the Governor at the proposed site on May 20, 1985.   Comments continued in the next column ►►►

MEMORIAL BACKGROUND, CONT.

     And so, it began. An estimated $2.2 million had to be raised. The commission members were appointed and the work began. The Memorial was officially dedicated on December 10, 1988. It was a two day event with "Buddy Searches", open houses, reunions, entertainment, etc. culminating with a march from Capitol Mall to the Memorial with the dedication at 1PM on the 10th. A message from Assemblyman Richard (Dick) Floyd read as follows: We are finally home. The four-year march to honor California Vietnam Veterans with a Memorial is complete. We are ready to fill this dedication day with pride for all who served, sorrow for those who fell and hope for those who still carry the war with them.
     We have built more than just a memorial. Veterans and their loved ones will come here to heal. Dogtags and service ribbons will be left. Children will stand and seek understanding. And each of us will look into the eyes of the teenage warrior seated on his helmet and know, without explanation, the precious contents of a letter from home.
     Whenever I visit the Memorial, I will be locking arms with all of you who have so generously donated time, money and skills to build this long overdue tribute to California Vietnam Veterans.

So it was back in 1988....many people cared then about the Memorial, and only a few now relative to the 80's. The Memorial has survived some battles with vandalism, state budget crunches have left it's care up to those who still do care, some state workers simply do not have the time to at least sweep it out, donations are slim for planned events honoring those on that California Wall. Probably to most of the public and the local governments, it's just a piece of stone, marble and bronze sitting in the park. It's easy to forget after so many years, that it is not the stone, marble, and bronze that is calling for attention, it is the honor and memory of those men and women memorialized on that wall. Late at night when all is dim, they call out to those who will listen......... "Remember me, I'm not just a name engraved here on this Wall, I was once a living person, I answered my country's call. I had to leave behind my family and friends. All I ask of you is that you remember me, and then I can live forever in your hearts."

YOU CAN ALL ANSWER THAT CALL...BY ATTENDING
"THE READING OF THE NAMES
ON THE WALL 2005"

Date: Sunday, May 29, 2005
Time: Opening Ceremony 7AM - Then Reading begins.
             Ceremony at Noon - Reading continues afterward
             until all names are read.
Place: CA Vietnam Veterans Memorial 15th & L
     To volunteer to read names (15 min. slots) call the office at 916-481-6020 or e-mail vva500@sbcglobal.net . A time convenient for you will be set. All Readers and program participants will receive memorial pins after their service. Donations are accepted to help support the event. See page 3 for the Chapter 500 address. See page 6 for how to donate for the repair and maintenance of the Memorial.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please contact the office when you have a change of address, phone or e-mail. Save us some postage and be able to be reached with announcements in between newsletters.

HELP SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND ********
CALL FOR PICK UP OF YOUR USED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
1-866-241-8387 (TOLL FREE)
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
OFFICERS: President: Ted Adams
    Vice President: Robert Jordan
     Secretary: Gregory McNeill
       Treasurer: Dennis "Doc" Kauffman
CHAPTER ADDRESS: Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
      Chapter 500
              P.O. Box 255484
                         Sacramento, CA 95865
TELEPHONE: 916-481-6020
E-MAIL: vva500@sbcglobal.net
CHAPTER WEBSITE: www.norcaltrav.com/vva500.htm
FOR INFORMATION: Call or e-mail, Executive Director,
             Mary Lou McNeill
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS: Mail to Chapter address or
e-mail information. Please send pictures in jpeg form.
VVA Chapter 500 is a non-profit organization, #68-0208305, CT#75945, United Way #12583. All donations to support our projects such as our Scholarship Fund, Helping Hands Fund, Events for Veterans, and Honor Guard will be gratefully appreciated. You may earmark your donation to the project you wish to support.
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UPDATE ON THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

PROGRESS! A Chapter 500 crew will be assembling as a work party to get all of drains blown out and other chores. Then the drainage can be checked and repaired as necessary in order to prevent future damage. A non-profit fund has been established and donations are welcome to fund the continuing electrical work, etc. that's needs to be completed. See page 6 for details on where to send your donations.

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HELP YOUR BUSINESS AND SUPPORT THE VVA

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One issue, business card size is $5.00. Get one month free by advertising for 6 months at $25.00. Call the office for more information or submit your copy with a check to VVA by mail.

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN CALENDAR................MAY, 2005........Page 4

SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
1 Cambodia Campaign Began 1970	2 Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall Meeting	3 VVA Board Meeting - 7PM	4 Veterans and Families Meeting - Call 916-395-4054	5 Mini Tet Began 1968 National Day of Prayer	6 Nurses Day	7 Veterans Memorial Golf Classic-See Page 5
8 Mother's Day US Navy Mined N. Vietnamese Ports 1972	9	10 Battle of Hamburger Hill Began 1969	11 VAC Meeting-Elections Veterans and Families Meeting	12	13 CSC Meeting	14 CSC Symposium Run for the Hills Poker Run See Page 5
15 CSC Meeting	16 Marine Corps League Meeting	17 VVA General Meeting -7PM	18 VVA Table at SBC Health & Safety Fair Veterans and Families Meeting	19	20	21 Military Order of the Purple Heart Meeting Armed Forces Day Rebels With a Cause Reception See Page 5
22 Rebel Ride and Rally - See Page 5	23	24	25 Veterans and Families Meeting	26	27	28
29 "Reading of the Names"	30 VAC Memorial Day Ceremony 1PM -All Veterans Memorial in Capitol Park - See page 5 for other events.	31	JUNE 3-5 MEMBERS, GET READY FOR THE SPRING FAMILY CAMP-OUT. Held in conjunction with the EAA Golden West Regional Fly-In at the Yuba County Airport in Marysville. Camping is free. Bring the family and your RV or Tent. Enjoy air shows, food, vendors and get-together with other VVA and AVVA members. Volunteers get free entrance to all air show activities. Varied volunteer opportunities available. Sign-up deadline is May 15. For sign-up and information call Spring Camp-Out Chair Jerry Quint at 916-332-7752.

DIRECTIONS to the Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall. From I-80. Take the Douglas West exit. Go to the third light which is Folsom Rd. Turn right, go to the second stop sign, which is Sutter, turn left, follow the curve, you will see a sign on the right and left that says "Royer Park", turn left there. You will immediately see the hall to the right and the parking lot. That's it. In the hall, from the main door, follow the VVA sign to the meeting room. When you leave, the street is one way, so you will go to the right. You will then come up to Douglas Blvd., left will go back to the freeway and whichever direction you need to go from there.

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (and before) EVENTS
Saturday, May 7 - 2nd Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Classic, fund raiser for the Veterans Memorial Plaza - 8AM - Wild Hawk Golf Club. For information, call 916-635-6129
Monday, May 9-16 - VVA Chapter 993 hosts the "Moving Wall". Eaton Plaza, downtown Fresno. For information, call Steve Doak, 559-260-2704 - sdoak@sbcglobal.net.
Saturday, May 14 - VVA California State Council will hold a Veterans Life Initiative (VLI) Stress Symposium in Fresno at 8:45AM.
Saturday, May 14 - "Run for the Hills" Poker Run hosted by the Viet Nam - Legacy Vets M/C. 9AM at the Folsom Harley Davidson. Music entertainment, food, etc. $15. per person. Call 916-987-1052 for information.
Sunday, May 15 - 91st Division Band's Spring Concert, 3PM at Hutchins Street Square, Lodi. Free Event
Wednesday, May 18 - VVA has a table at the SBC Health & Safety Fair - 9-3
Saturday, May 21st Rebels With A Cause 5th Annual American Heroes Awards Reception starts at 6PM at Verona Joes. $5. donation includes pin, appetizers and ten raffle tickets.
Sunday, May 22nd Rebel Ride & Rally 2005 begins 9AM at Harley-Davidson of Sacramento. $5. donation includes run pin and 10 raffle tickets. $10. donation gets you the same plus a t-shirt. Live music, entertainment, vendors, games, contests and more!
Sunday, May 22-June5 - The Capital to Capital Ride Across America. Departs Harley-Davidson of Sacramento at 10AM. Escorted out of California by the Marines MC and Viet Nam Vets MC and lead by the California Military Vets MC. $900. covers 14 nights accommodations, t-shirt, patch and pin. From Sacramento to Washington D.C. and back! Includes participation in Rolling Thunders Ride For Freedom!
(Note: For information on all Rebels With a Cause events, call Kathleen at 916-628-3180.)
Friday, May 27, VAC places flags on Veteran at City Ceremony. Call for more information. 916-481-6020
Sunday, May 29 - "Reading of the Names". See page 2 & flyer.
Monday, May 30 - VAC places flags on Veteran Graves Call for information. Call for information. 916-481-6020
Monday, May 30 - Capital Road Race Management presents the" No Excuses 5k Run" (Age graded) - William Land Park, 7AM. Pre-registration fee $22. $27. Race Cay. VVA500 Board Member Dino Gomez will represent the Chapter. VVA500 will receive a portion of the proceeds. Online registration deadline May 27 at: http://www.capitalroadrace.com/NoExcuses5K.htm.
Monday, May 30 - 9:45AM - Sacramento Jazz Society 2005 Memorial Day Service, Honoring Former "POW's-MIA's. Convention Center. All VAC members are encouraged to bring their unit flags and stands for display for the ceremony. Call 481-6020. VVA500 will be participating. Free event.
Monday, May 30 - "VAC Memorial Day Ceremony". See flyer. VVA500 will participate with President Adams speaking and laying a wreath. All members, families and friends are encouraged to attend. All Veteran, Military and Patriotic organizations can bring their unit flags and stands to be displayed for the ceremony. Ceremony begins at 1PM. Free event. See more events on Page 8 ►►►►

AFTER ACTION REPORT

4/1 - VVA500 Board Meeting
4/11 - E.D. McNeill attended the Stand Down Bd. Meeting
4/13 - President McNeill, VVA500 members attended the Veterans Affiliated Council Meeting
4/16 - President McNeill, VVA500 members attended the Military of the Purple Heart Meeting
4/18 - President McNeill, VVA500 members attended the Marine Corps League Meeting
4/18 - E.D. McNeill attended the monthly Stand Down Meeting
4/19 - VVA500 Annual Meeting and Elections
4/21 - E.D. McNeill met with Councilman Kevin McCarty regarding funding support for Memorial Day Events
4/21 - E.D. McNeill met with All Awards to work out design for "Reading" pins
4/27 - Member Jesse Garcia and E.D. McNeill gave presentations to four classes of students at Christian Brothers High School
4/30 - VVA500 participated in the Elk Grove Western Days Parade
4/30 - Member Ken Nelson and E.D. McNeill participated in a ceremony held at the Capitol, hosted by the Vietnamese in remembrance of the last day of the Vietnam War

VVA500 COMMITTEES
Note: The Chapter can choose what committees they with to have. If there is an area that you wish to work on, please call the office at 916-481-6020.
1. MEMBERSHIP AFFAIRS –Shall be alert to build the membership of the Corporation by pointing out the advantages and services available to members.
2. PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Shall act as a liaison between the various committees of the Chapter and the news media, and it shall publicize in the community the purposes, goals, role, activities, and projects of the Corporation, its State Council and the Chapter.
3. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Shall seek, through a program of education, to improve the social, economic, and educational well-being and physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veterans and other persons through the legislative process at the local, state, and federal level. The committee shall monitor legislative activities and represent the opinion of the membership at public hearings and with public officials.
4. VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Shall present programs related to a variety of subjects and special interest. The committee should coordinate its activities closely with the President, other Officers and committee chairpersons.
5. EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE – Shall develop programs of the awareness on the part of the economic and employment sector of the needs of veterans in employment and business, and shall seek to improve the economic well being of veterans through such programs.
6. MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Shall identify and develop programs of awareness of, and programs of interest to, minority veterans of the Vietnam Veterans of America, and shall seek to expand the membership of minorities in the VVA Continued on Page 6..................

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VVA COMMITTEES, cont.

7. CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE – Shall serve to advise the Board of Directors as to matters of interpretation of the provisions of this Constitution, in accordance with guidelines and determinations of the Corporation.
8. VETERANS BENEFITS COMMITTEE – Shall provide oversight, as directed by the Board of Directors of th4e Corporation, for the Corporation’s Veterans Benefits Program and shall recommend to the Board, policies to govern that program.
9. FINANCE COMMITTEE – Shall provide oversight of the financial activities of the Corporation, the State Council, or Chapter, and shall recommend policies on financial matters, to include, but not limited to assisting and consulting with the Treasurer on all financial planning, budgeting, reporting and other related matters.
10. WOMEN VETERANS COMMITTEE – Shall identify issues and needs relevant to women veterans, develop strategies to address and revolve them, and serve as a resource or liaison to and between all other committees,. The Women Veterans Committee will maintain communication, advocacy, and outreach on behalf of women veterans at all levels of the organization.
11. THE POW/MIA COMMITTEE – The committee shall also promote awareness of the plight of American POW/MIA’s in Southeast Asia and other areas of the world regardless of the conflict that initiated their disappearance.
12. THE AGENT ORANGE/DIOXIN COMMITTEE – Shall accumulate and disseminate information regarding Agent Orange and Dioxin and actively pursue the recognition of presumptive disabilities from exposure to Agent Orange and Dioxin by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Agent Orange/Dioxin Committee shall provide assistance to State Councils, Chapters and service programs in the handling of Agent Orange related problems. The committee shall encourage and foster the sponsorship of legislation to help the victims of Agent Orange and Dioxin, and encourage scientific and medical research in the field of dioxin-related ailments.
13. THE VETERANS INCARCERATED COMMITTEE – Shall develop advocacy programs of awareness with regard to the special needs of veterans who are presently or formerly incarcerated. The committee shall work with various state and federal agencies to develop programs to assist in the rehabilitation of veterans incarcerated.
14. THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - shall identify essential social needs related to Vietnam-era veterans, their families, and others, projects in the community related thereto, and shall stimulate appropriate Chapter involvement of resources to meet the needs or assist the projects.
15. THE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE – shall identify issues and needs relevant to the social, psychological and physical well being of veterans and their families: monitor programs and services at the Federal, State and Local levels to assess quality of health care and develop strategies and policies to assure adequate access for veterans and their families to appropriate, timely and quality health care. The committee will serve as a liaison to health care providers and agencies.
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VVA COMMITTEES, cont.

16. PTSD COMMITTEE – Identify the issues, treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

CHAPTER COMMITTEES

1. HELPING HANDS COMMITTEE – Shall determine veterans and their families in need and present solutions to the Board for determination of how best to assist the veterans and their families as well as make suggestions to the Board as to what other Veteran and/or community needs are.
2. VETERANS SERVICES COMMITTEE – Shall be knowledgeable in the area of government services available to veterans and shall assist veterans in obtaining those benefits.
3. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE – Shall determine the criteria for receiving Chapter 500 scholarships, review the scholarship.

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
CALIFORNIA VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

     A non-profit foundation has been set up by The California State University specifically for the repair and maintenance of the Memorial. With the setting up of this fund, we will no longer have to beg the State for funding to take care of the Memorial.
     Your tax deductible contribution will help to properly maintain the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial (CVVM) located in the Capitol Park in Sacramento.
     The California State University, Sacramento, Foundation (Federal Tax ID #94-1337638) has set up a fund for the sole purpose of providing ongoing repairs and maintenance of the CVVM, which honors the almost 6,000 Californians, who died while serving our country with honor in Vietnam.
     Checks should be made payable to: CSUS Foundation. Also, please make sure you input "CVVM" in the "Remarks" section of your check to insure proper credit to the Memorial Fund. Please mail the checks to:
CSU Sacramento Foundation
Modoc Hall
6000 "J" Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-2605
     Another idea would be to also think about an endowment from your estate.
       Current needs are approximately $800. to fix the wiring,
lighting, etc.

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RECENT ACTIVITIES OF VVA CHAPTER 500 AND FRIENDS

ANNUAL MEETING EVENTS

New President Ted Adams receives an award for Guard Duty at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial

Outgoing President Gregory McNeill receives an award for the past year's service as President from Treasurer, Dennis "Doc" Doc Kauffman

Bill Wagner receives an award for being the Chapter Color Guard Captain

Joe Cavanagh receives an award for representing the Chapter on the Roseville Veterans Hall Board

Members deliberating over their ballots for the elections of officers, board and other positions.

Jesse Garcia speaks to students from Christian Brothers Schools on experiences in Vietnam

FROM NOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER...............

You can start bringing clothing and shoes to the meetings for distribution at the Stand Down, September 16-18. Both men's and women's clothing and shoes are accepted. Forms for volunteering at the Stand Down will also be available at the meetings.

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MORE MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

Monday, May 30 - North Highlands Parade - Joe Feirl will be driving his truck representing VVA500 in the Parade.
Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Ceremony held at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd and Folsom Blvd. 11AM.
Monday, May 30 - 38th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony - 11AM held at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks.
Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Ceremony - 10AM, held at Sacramento Memorial Lawn - 6100 Stockton Blvd. - Sacramento.
Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Ceremony - 10AM, held at Sierra View Memorial Park, 49 Olive St, Olivehurst.

PHONE CARDS TO SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
VVA500 is sending phone cards to servicemen & women who are in VA hospitals because of injuries and those serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. If you know personally of any service man or woman that can make use of a phone card, please contact the office with their full name and address at 916-481-6020 or you can e-mail at vva500@sbcglobal.net. VVA500's Board has also committed to giving two large cans of coffee and two phone cards for hospitalized Veterans at Mather each month for the VA Volunteer Service Program.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
May: Sanford Ross♫♫♫Thelma Warren - Army♫♫♫Carl Guimbellot - Air Force♫♫♫George Bouchard - Army♫♫♫Marty Fjelstrom - Air Force♫♫♫Roger Smith - Army♫♫♫Francis Staley - Marines♫♫♫Gerard Fields - Army♫♫♫
If your birthday is in May and you don't see your name here, the Chapter does not have a copy of your DD214. National VVA has it. If you have a copy, send us one for our files and we can wish you Happy Birthday too! AVVA members we also need your Birthday Dates !!!

WELCOME HOME NEW MEMBERS AND TRANSFERS
J.C. Terry, Patricia Terry, AVVA, Sandy Foley, Phil Varner

RECEIVED FROM E-MAIL
Dean Muehlberg has written a book REMF "War Stories" 17th CAG - Nha Trang, Vietnam 69. You can view a preview of contents at: http://www.lulu.com/content/118252. Dean asked if we knew of Eddie Sizzler from California. He writes about him in the book and would like to make contact with him again. Dean's e-mail is: dean.muehlberg@bhsc.com.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
           Chapter 500
P.O. Box 255484
Sacramento, CA 95865
916-481-6020
vva500@sbcglobal.net

"NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER"

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