Sept 2008

Remember In Memory of Bill Wolf and all of our fallen brothers.....

Chapter Board Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Chapter Membership Meeting: Tuesday, 7:00 PM - Janet Lial, VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator - at the Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall
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CAPITOL CITY
VETERAN

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

"We remember!" SEPTEMBER, 2008 "Be Proud"

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Chapter Members!
     Here we are rolling well into September and things keep coming! Happily, I mean good thing! We all had a good time at the State Fair on Armed Forces/First Responders day and we had our share of visitors stopping by our VVA table. I personally, was also happy that the featured band, "The Fab Four" (A beatles tribute band.) really sounded very much like the Beatles. We also, all enjoyed some great food and fellowship at the VVA picnic at Camp Pollock! It was hot, but spirits were high. If you didn't make it, you missed lots of good food and company.
     Very important to remember, October will be here before we know it, and time for the Chapters Annual Get-A-Way! Our own Bill Wagner is already making sure we will be well fed and I hear he will be serving up some tasty tri-tips. So don't miss out on this. This a great chance for members to let their hair down, get away from business, share stories, bond a little ore with old and new friends, and just have a good time!
     As for me, I will see you when I get back from Maine!
                             As always, your President, Karen Winnett

LEONARD IS FINALLY AT PEACE

Labor Day, September 1st found several members and friends attending the services at the VA Cemetery in Dixon for Leonard Cousin. With the help of Darian Drake from Mount Vernon Memorial Park and the generosity of Mount Vernon, were able to provide a service and burial befitting a Vietnam Veteran who served many as a medic in Vietnam. Friends and members alike spoke about the good things they remembered about Leonard. Thank you to Chaplain Mary from the Salvation Army who gathered up Leonard's friends, to Mount Vernon for their generosity and to members and friends who gave donations to help us in our effort to provide the proper burial and service with military honors for Leonard.

CURRENT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
TIME 7:00PM AT THE ROSEVILLE HALL
Guest Speaker will be:

JANET LIAL, L.G.S.W.
VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator

     From the Washington (AP) - Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials say. Military leaders at all levels are requested to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars.
     While the current push for prevention mostly focuses on the Iraq/Afghanistan military, suicide happens frequently among those that have served in previous wars.
     Come to the meeting and hear what the symptoms are for those who are contemplating suicide, and what to do if you think you know someone that has the intention of committing suicide.
     While the focus of increased suicide numbers has been on our Iraq/Afghanistan military, as the Vietnam Veteran population ages, and many still suffer from the effects of going to war either mentally or physically, suicide is sometimes the choice of our older Veterans also. We must be ever alert to watch for the symptoms among older Veterans and provide the help that they need to save their lives.

     September 19th is the day to take a few minutes and remember those who were taken prisoner during war time and those that were declared missing in action, never found and never came home.
     While VVA500 is not formally having an event to honor these heroes, we are sponsoring a dinner for those individuals that are working to make the re-entry into college and transition into the real world of the Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans. Part of the evening's program will be to honor those POWs and MIAs.

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN........SEPTEMBER, 2008.......Page 2

VETERAN BENEFITS

     Recently there was a story in the Sacramento Bee about a soldier who had served in Iraq and had recently passed away due to acute myeloid leukemia. He left a wife and two young children. The story told us that after he left the Army in 2004, he resumed his life with a job, a new home, and the couple expecting their second child. In July of 2006, the future began to look dim. The soldier had an appendicitis attack and while in the hospital it was discovered that he suffered from the rare form of leukemia, myeloid leukemia. Medical records indicated that the doctor told him the illness was related to radiation exposure.
     After going through the treatment of chemotherapy and other treatments, racking up to one million in medical bills, most of which were covered by health insurance, the leukemia was in remission by late 2006. Things were normal for a while and then the leukemia returned in 2008. The article tells us that it was then that he filed a claim with the Veterans Administration citing the illness was due to his service. The claim was denied. At this point you might say this is typical considering the VA's record for denying claims. But then we need to go one step further in the story. In 2003, the soldier, a staff sergeant and his unit were sent to guard the Al Muthanna Chemical Weapons complex in Iraq and spent two nights there his family says. According to his family, the unit was eventually moved because of radiation readings emanating from the site. Could this deployment have caused the leukemia? Of course. Was the VA negligent for not paying or caring for this soldier's illness? Maybe not. And this is why...According to the soldier's step-mother, he told the family he had not mentioned the exposure in the claim because he believed that the information was classified. He assumed VA officials would ask him about it.
     Several problems exist here.   1. The surviving family is now in need of funds without the breadwinner's income and no VA compensation although this could change as the VA is now looking further into the case. 2. The soldier did not even begin to file for compensation until the leukemia returned in 2008, even thought the onset of illness was in 2006. 3. It appears that the soldier submitted the claim to VA himself. 4. The soldier left out of the claim the important fact of the diagnosis of the private doctor that the illness was related to radiation.
     The soldier may have died one way or another, so there is no way to tell whether any particular treatment would have worked better at the VA or not. But if he had thoughts, and evidently he did that it might be service related, he should have went to the VA for care. He should have filed for VA compensation immediately in 2006 after receiving the diagnosis which indicated radiation was the cause, not waited until 2008. Iraqi/Afghanistan veterans have priority over most all other Vets and his claim could have been addressed early on. Obviously he should have included the diagnosis of the cause of the leukemia in his claim. One of the most important things was that he should have never tried to compile and file the claim himself. He should have went to a service officer for help. In some cases, uncomplicated claims can be filed by the individual without help. Cont. ►►►

FILING COMPENSATION CLAIMS, CONT.

     And those claims may go through without a hitch. But not going to a service officer for help with filing can definitely he hazardous to receiving any compensation at all or maybe less compensation then deserved. In the case of rejection of a claim because not all of the correct information was included, and additional information must be submitted, this is an unnecessary waste of time. In the case where you might want to appeal the rejection of a claim, you will be assigned a service organization anyway, so you might as well start out with one.
     There are plenty of veterans service officers around. They are credentialed through their veteran organizations. There are American Legion, DAV, VFW, AMVET service officers right out at Mather Hospital at least three days of the week. Many veterans when they return from active duty do not want anything to do with the government. But unfortunately if a veteran wants compensation for service related illnesses, the VBA is who you have to apply to. And don't forget, the VA is where to go for free medical care for service related illnesses or injuries.
     The case described in the previous column is a sad one. But the possibility exists that the family would be better off now without medical bills and at least receiving compensation if the soldier had started out in the right direction.
     Obviously when joining the military, it is expected that there will be hazards when sent into combat. It really isn't acceptable for the military to send people into hazards known that will damage your health. Obviously, that has been done over and over. But if the military chooses that action, then they do need to pay for the consequences, but it is up to the Veteran to pursue that avenue in a manner that will get the desired results.

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE SITS IN NEUTRAL GEAR GOING NOWHERE WITH NO BUDGET

Funny how federal, state, city, county governments and even in the case of national organizations to their underlings can dictate rules, rules and more rules. This must be done on time, that must be done on time, etc. etc. But there seems to be no rules for those above us all. So, we have no budget for our state yet, and since the Governor isn't signing any bills until the budget is settled, we have nothing to report in the way of actual bills that may be of interest to Veterans. However, it is most likely that Resolutions will be OK, so we do have a couple of those. Both important to Vietnam Veterans.

                       AJR 36 - Assemblyman Dave Jones
        Relative to reported human rights abuses of the Hmong        in Laos and Thailand.
     Due to the Hmong people helping the United States and American military during the Vietnam War, the Hmong have since been pursued, persecuted and treated like animals in Laos and Thailand. This resolution passed by the CA legislature sends a message from California to the President of the United States and the Congress. Cont. on Page five.......

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN...........SEPTEMBER, 2008.........Page 3

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN CALENDAR................SEPTEMBER, 2008........Page 4

SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
7	8	9 VCSN Meeting	10	11 Memorial Ann. Meeting Siege of Con Thien -1967	12 Sac. Stand Down	13 Sac. Stand Down
14 Sac. Stand Down Operation Attleboro - 1966	15	16 VVA500 General Meeting	17 VFW Ladies Aux. Organized 1914	18 US Air Force Established - 1947	19 POW/MIA Day The Road Home Call 393-1630	20 Marine Cadets Training Day Oktoberfest - Roseville Hall
21	22 First Day of Fall	23	24	25	26	27
28	29 VFW Established 1899	30	SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH GET CHECKED!

OCTOBER, 2008

SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
VVA MEMBERS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ANNUAL GET-A-WAY, OCT. 10, 11, 12 - at- SCOTTS FLAT - Bill Wagner is Chair for this event. Call Bill for information at: 916-686-6752			1	2	3	4 Marine Cadet Training Day Never Forget Our Fallen Event
5	6	7 VVA500 Board Meeting	8 Operation Jefferson Glen Began - 1971 Yom Kippur	9 Memorial Anniversary Meeting	10 VVA500 Get-A-Way Blue Star Mothers Golf Tournament	11 VVA500 Get-A-Way
12 VVA500 Get-A-Way	13 US Navy Established 1775 Columbus Day	14 VCSN Meeting	15	16	17	18 Marine Cadet Training Day
19	20	21 NO VVA500 Meeting - come to the Get-A-Way	22	23 Memorial Ann. Meeting Battle of the La Drang Valley1965	24 CSC Meeting Fresno	25 CSC Meeting Fresno
26 CSC Meeting Fresno	27	28	29 Battle of Loc Ninh Began - 1967	30	31 Halloween Bombing of North Vietnam Ended - 1968

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AJR36 Continued

The California Legislature calls on Congress and the President of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that the Hmong living in Laos, Thailand, and other countries are treated and respected as human beings. ....Background and full text of this resolution can be found at www.leginfo.ca.gov. Enter AJR36 in the appropriate box and you can read the full text and history.

ACR 151 - Cook and Lieu
"Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Week"

     WHERAS, In 2007, the United States Congress, by separate Senate and House Resolutions declared that a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day should be established: and
     WHERAS, The Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in conflict with the United States and South Vietnam; and
     WHERAS, The United States became involved in Vietnam because policymakers in the United States believed that if South Vietnam fell to a communist government, communism would spread throughout the rest of southeast Asia; and
     WHERAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961; and
     WHERAS, As a result of the Gulf of Tonkin incidents on August 2 and August 4, 1964, the United States Congress overwhelmingly passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (Public Law 99-408), on August 7, 1964, which effectively handed over the war-making powers to President Johnson until such time as "peace and security" had returned to Vietnam; and
     WHERAS, In 1965, there were 80,000 United States troops in Vietnam, and by 1969 a peak of approximately 543,000 troops was reached; and
     WHERAS, On January 27, 1973, the Treaty of Paris was signed, which required the release of all United States prisoners of war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of all United States Armed Forces from South Vietnam; and
     WHERAS, On March 30, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam; and
     WHERAS, More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives in Vietnam and more than 300,000 members of the Armed Forces were wounded; and
     WHEREAS, In 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in the district of Columbia to commemorate those members of the United States Armed Forces who died or were declared missing in action in Vietnam; and
     WHEREAS, The Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States; and
     WHERAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War were caught upon their return home in the crossfire of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; and
     WHEREAS, The establishment of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Week would be an appropriate way to honor those members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; and    Continued on Page 8

AFTER ACTION REPORT

8/16 - Marine Cadets had their regular training day.
8/19 - VVA500 participated in the CA State Fair
8/26 - VP McNeill met with Westminster Church re: Anniversary Reading of the Names
9/1 - Members attended the services for Leonard Cousin
9/2 - VVA500 held their regular Board Meeting
9/6 - VVA500 held their annual family picnic

UPDATE ON SGT. SAM NICHOLS
Left: Sam and Julie Neria at the "Reading of the Names" 2005.
Right: Sam and his wife Erin.

Sam's progress from father-in-law Tony's blog at: www.tneria01.wordpress.com.

Sam's dad writes this on September 2. Sam was having a challenging day on Friday. He was experiencing pain when I arrived and found only comfort with a close snuggle and kisses from Erin. He was having pain from a bothersome Urinary Tract Infection and Erin thought he was suffering from shoulder and neck pain for how he had been sleeping with this head to the side. We prayed for him and he seemed more relaxed and went to sleep. Erin and I went to lunch and I dropped her off back at the hospital and headed for work. On my home she called and said someone wants to talk to you. Sam said..."Hi Daaad!" " I love you Daaad! Yeah, he had awakened refreshed, alert, and talkative. It made by day and the rest of the way home I thanked God for his mercies to Sam, Erin, me and all the rest of the people involved in his recovery. That includes each and everyone of you....

Here is a recent picture of Sam and Erin

MEMBERS REQUEST POLO SHIRTS

VVA logo polo shirts are provided by the chapter for our Board Members. However, several members have requested polo shirts of their own. Since the colors chosen designate Board Members, the Board decided to offer polo shirts to the members with a different color and that would be green. But we need an order of 12 in order to receive a discount on the shirts. The cost of the shirts to members will be $28. each. Any member wanting a polo shirt please call the office and place your order. Of course we have the regular VVA500 T-shirts at $10. each and hats at $12. each and VVA pins at $4.00 each.

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THE CAPITAL VETERAN..........SEPTEMBER, 2008........Page 6

VVA500 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

     As per tradition, we will be printing the essays of our scholarship winners in the newsletters. This year VVA500 gave away three scholarships. The Scholarship Committee of Ted Adams, Hank Davis, and Lorna Perrigo determined the order of winners. The #1 winner received $600., #2 and #3, $500. and WalMart gift cards in the amount of $25. each.
     This month we are publishing the #1 Scholarship Winner, Michelle Smith's essay. Michelle's Educational Goal is:
     "My Educational Goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting. I am currently a sophomore at California State University Sacramento (CSUS). I have completed 30 units at CSUS in addition to the 13 units I completed at Folsom Lake College during my senior year, with an overall GPA of 3.813. During this past year I started exploring the various fields available in the field of accounting by joining the Accounting Society at CSUS. I received the award of Outstanding New Member Fall 2007, and was elected Secretary for Spring 2008 and VP of Membership for the upcoming fall. Over winter break I registered for one of the tax courses that is recognized by the California Tax Education Council. I am now a Registered Tax Preparer and have a pick up and delivery service geared towards seniors. I prepared 17 returns this past spring, the majority for seniors who can no longer drive or find it challenging to assemble all the information needed. I am filling a need in the community as well as earning money towards my expenses. Through a combination of accounting classes, Accounting Society activities, tax preparation, and a future internship, I will be able to determine the specific area of accounting that I should enter when I graduate."                Good work Michelle and Congratulations!!!
     And now for Michelle's essay. The theme was: "Explain in Detail the Many Roles Women Played in the Vietnam War"

Throughout the history of the United States women have played an important role in every war and conflict. However, that importance became more fully recognized during the Vietnam War. Although women disguised themselves as men in both the revolutionary and civil wars in order to fight, they were considered to be more in support of the men who fought. In fact, one motto that many are familiar with is "free a man to fight" which was used during World War II. Due to both the exemplary service of previous generations and the advent of the Vietnam War, woman began to play a more critical role in the Armed Forces.
Vietnam was not a popular war, and the draft on its own could not supply all the personnel needed. According to Major General Jeanne Holm, there were over 7500 women who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Nurses and medical specialists in the Army, Navy and Air Force were in the majority at over 6000. Although there was some hesitancy to generally station women in Vietnam, that did not appear to be the case with respect to nurses. In addition to the hospitals and MASH units in Vietnam, there were also the hospital ships Repose and Sanctuary. Nurses and medical specialists encountered working conditions encountered nowhere else. Continued in the next column............

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY, CONT.

The artillery was designed to inflict massive injuries--guns, napalm, and white phosphorous combined led to carnage unparalleled. Nurses may not have participated in combat, but their exposure to the results of combat has left many of them with PTSD.
     In addition to the nurses and medical specialists in Vietnam, many in the Army, Air Force and Marines served in theater as clerks, personnel specialists, stenographers and intelligence personnel. General Westmoreland specifically requested a detachment of WAC's to provide the clerk-typists that were needed at the Army Headquarters in Saigon. In addition to traditional clerical duties, WACs were able to operate the newer data processing equipment releasing men to the combat divisions. It is estimated that approximately five hundred WACs served in these positions. Sgt. Barbara J. Dulinsky was the first woman Marine to be stationed in theater hut by the end war thirty-six women leathernecks had done a tour in Vietnam. Despite what could be allowed with respect to duty assignments in Vietnam, there was resistance by some to women being stationed in theater that had to be overcome.
     Eight women were killed in Vietnam, and the character of the service by women who served in theater was evidenced by their receipt of awards from the Unit Citations through the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Their service was beautifully commemorated in the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project. The emotional sculpture depicts three women, one of which is caring for a soldier. Eight trees were planted in the plaza to commemorate the eight women who died in Vietnam.
     Women also played a crucial role out of theater during Vietnam, in the many non-combat specialties in each of the branches. The most common fields that women served in were the administrative and medical fields, as mentioned previously. However, many women served as recruiters, encouraging more women to enlist, both for in theater operations and in general. Women served in trainer positions, from aviation to weaponry, training both men and women. During the seventies there was a big push to enlist women into the non-traditional fields of electronics. At Keesler Air Force Base, women trained in Electronic Countermeasures, Ground Radio Equipment Repair and Radar. Although women were still technically not allowed in combat, more and more women were serving in specialties and in units that had traditionally been filled by men.
     Women have served from the Revolutionary War to the current War on Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. The role of women continued to increase during Vietnam, and the women who served out of theater performed many valuable functions. The role of women in theater is best summarized by the following quote by Captain Barbara A. Wilson, "...Women were there - they sloshed through the same mud and blood as the men, witnessed the same horrors of war, and suffered the same ignominious treatment and indignities upon their return to the country that sent them there," Although there are some who do appreciate the sacrifices that women have made, the selection of this topic for an essay is a testament that the Vietnam Veterans of America do recognize the service and appreciate the sacrifices of women during Vietnam.

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN -SEPTEMBER, 2008........Page 8

ACR151, continued

     WHEREAS, The Legislature concurred that Assembly Concurrent Resolution 64, by Assembly Member Ted Lieu, would commemorate the upcoming 20 year anniversary of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2008; and
     WHEREAS, The celebration of the 20 year anniversary of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial will commence on December 10, 2008, with the reading of the names of the 5,822 Californians who gave their lives in defense of their country; and
     WHEREAS, On December 13, 2008, there will be a parade and a dedication ceremony and the 20 year anniversary celebration shall end on December 14, 2008, with a sunrise POW/MIA ceremony; and
     WHEREAS, The Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council, and the California Department of Veterans Affairs are jointly sponsoring and conducting the ceremonies from December 10 through December 14, 2008, in order to ensure the appropriate honors for California's fallen heroes; now, therefore, be it; Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, that the Legislature declares December 10 through December 14, 2008, to be Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Week; and be it further resolved, that the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

The 20th Anniversary of the CA Vietnam Veterans Memorial takes place Dec. 10-14. Parade and Ceremony take place on Sat. December 13. VVA500 is responsible for the "Reading of the Names" which will be held Dec. 10, 11, 12 at the Westminster Church, 1-5 each day. If you want to read names call the office at 916-481-6020. Parade information can be found on the Anniversary website at: www.cavietnammemorial.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following are some contact numbers for events on the Calendar:
THE ROAD HOME
►Date: Thursday, September 19. A seminar for School Administrators and Service Providers re: how to ease the re-entry of returning Iraqi/Afghanistan Veterans into the school systems. ►For information: Call: 916-393-1630

NEVER FORGET OUR FALLEN
►Date: Saturday, October 4th
►Time: 8:30AM-2PM
►Where: All Veterans Memorial - Capital Park - This is a Memorial Event for the son of Deborah Getz as well as a fund raiser to build a Memorial to those killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
►Registration and fees required for "Honor Walk", lunch, etc. e-mail: support@neverforgetourfallen.com. Call: 916-223-8616

OKTOBERFEST
►Date: Saturday, September 20.
►Where: Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall - Hosted by the American Legion Alyn W. Butler Post #169
►Time: Social 4-5PM - Dinner 5-7PM - Dancing 6-9PM
►Tickets $15. each or $96. for table of 8.
►No Host Bar for Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks
►Great Food and lots of fun. Call Kathleen at 916-782-6906
BLUE STAR MOTHERS GOLF TOURNAMENT
►Date: Friday, October 10
►Fund Raiser for sending packages to Iraqi/Afghanistan service men and women.
►For information: Call: 916-485-7600

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THE CAPITOL VETERAN................SEPTEMBER, 2008........Page 9

CA STATE FAIR 2008, SOME OF THE MEMBERS THAT ATTENDED AND ONE OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS MICHELLE SCHMIDT

SERIOUS TALK AT THE FAIR

JOE AND PATRICK JUST HAVING TOO MUCH FUN

VP MCNEILL ACCEPTS THE FLAG AT THE SERVICES FOR LEONARD COUSIN

CHEF TED COOKS UP SOME GOOD FOOD FOR THE PICNIC

EVERYONE LINES UP FOR FOOD AT THE PICNIC WHILE PRESIDENT KAREN RELAXES

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                                    CHAPTER INFORMATION
OFFICERS: President: Karen Anne Winnett
Vice President: Gregory McNeill
Secretary: Ted Adams
Treasurer: Jerry Quint
BOARD MEMBERS: Hank Davis, Don Harper, Monty Montoya
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.
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. Meeting room is downstairs. When you leave, the street is one way, so you will go to the right. You will come up to Douglas Blvd. again and a left will go back to the freeway and whichever direction you need to go from there.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
♫♫♫Buck Parham - Air Force♫♫♫Robert Sembach - Air Force♫♫♫Sarge Brookshire - Army♫♫Jim Morrison - Navy♫♫♫Phil Rios - Army♫♫Steven Jones - Army♫♫♫♫Gary Murawski - Army♫♫♫♫Ron Menken - Air Force♫♫♫♫James Singleton - AF♫♫♫♫William Mason - Army♫♫♫♫James A. Yarrow, M.D.♫♫♫♫

If your birthday is this month and not listed, we may not have your DD214 on file, or maybe missed it. Let us know and we'll check it out.

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P.O. Box 255484
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