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Membership :
New Members
/ Renewals
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Members who have Joined or renewed their membership
by renewing through Chapter 649 |
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V.V.A. |
Albert
Short |
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New
Member |
Welcome Home |
Please note : If you
have renewed or joined chapter 649 by sending your-own
application to National,
your name will not appear upon the above list of
monthly renewals, due to the fact that chapter 649
did not submit your application, and is not
aware of your submission. |
Guest
Speaker : Jo Ann
Norton - VA Hospital
Jo Ann has information to share with us. (
Maybe More Parking Space
?? ) Who Knows ?
She also informs us, she has a "Door
Prize" for one lucky veteran.
Come to the meeting, Thursday July 11, 7:30 PM,
and find out what's "New at the VA Hospital" |
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JUNE
- Toledo Meeting
Delegates from Chapter 649 made the drive to Toledo,
Ohio to attend State Councils Board / Membership
meetings. Traveling together to attend these meetings,
Cliff Riley and Wayne Gregory took time to stop
at the Neil Armstrong museum. Cliff paid to
have Wayne placed in a Space Suit,
then a pitch black room, to view first hand, just
how dark space really is.
We also earned our NASA patch for qualifying
in the Docking & Landing simulators |
State
Council had relocated the scheduled meeting to Toledo,
to accommodate Chapter # 35, who
also had scheduled the “ Traveling Tribute
Wall” to be shown for viewing during the same
weekend.
The “Wall” was located at International
Park in East Toledo, along the banks of the Maumee
River.
View photos of this event: Here. |
JUNE
-
Flag
Retirement
Photo
Provide By: Ken Williamson |
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Chapter
649 held its Third annual Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Master Of Ceremony Brian Thomas (
WKRC Radio )
Boy Scout Troop 452 Posted the Colors, afterwards
speakers; Bill Knapp ( Town
Crier ) /
Colonel Danny Bubp, / Union Twp.- Trustee
Bob McGee spoke to those attending, followed by
Troop 452 demonstrating the Proper Procedure To
Retire,
Old Glory.
Our apologies to Jacob Zuleger, for ending our ceremony,
prior to his arrival for the playing of Taps.
Approximately 4,000 flags were collected
for the 2013 event.
Chapter 649 wishes to "Thank" all
Veterans / Local area Families, and
Friends, for attending. View photos Here |
JUNE
- Flag Presentation
Photo Provided By: Union
Twp. |
At
our June 13 meeting, the Union Township trustees
were presented with an American flag with stand,
by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 649,
in thanks for the partnership the board and VVA
649 have shared over the years.
Left to Right:
. Union Township Fiscal
Officer Ron Campbell,
. Chairman Tim Donnellon,
. VVA 649 First Vice President
Bill Barker
. Second Vice President
Bob Wilms,
. Trustees Bob McGee and
Matt Beamer.
The flag
was intended for the Riverview Room,
where the VVA 649 board meets. |
| June
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TQL Announcement
Photo
Provided By: Regina Herbolt
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June
13, Kristine
Glenn,
an Matt Disher, representative of
Total
Quality Logistics, Inc. Milford, Ohio, spoke with
members of
Chapter 649, inviting all members of chapter 649
to attend the
Welcome Home Celebration
Dinner, provided by TQL,
as TQL's way of showing their support for veterans
of Chapter 649.
The dinner will be held at Holiday
Inn
( Eastgate )
Saturday, October,12, 6:00 PM
Reservation will soon be mailed to all members.
RSVP Required
.This date falls
within the arrival of the Traveling
Tribute Wall
with many activities included during the October
9 - 13 schedule
A projected number of 1, 974 motorcycles will escort
the wall from
West Harrison, Indiana, to Union Township - Veterans
Park -
Glen Este - Withamsville Road and Clough Pike
(AKA) - Helicopter Park
View more Here |
| * JUNE
- Press
Release - Disability
Claims |
VA Processes
Nearly All Disability Claims Pending Over 2 Years,
Moves to Complete Those Older Than 1 Year - The
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) announced today that as a result of the initiative
launched in April to expedite disability compensation
claims decisions for Veterans who have a waited
a year or longer, more than 65,000-claims –
or 97 percent of all claims over two years old in
the inventory – have been eliminated from
the backlog. (6/20/13) |
June
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Meet
& Greet
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June
22 / 23
Chapter 649 members held a Meet & Greet at
Sam’s Club -
Eastegate, informing local area residents of our
mission statement, recruiting new VVA membership
and AVVA membership. Benefits available to veterans
provided by their county Veterans Service Office,
and also VA hospital. Pamplets were provided
for those wishing to purchase Commemorative Bricks,
to be placed at our memorial. "Thanks"
to all members who participated during this two
day event,
"Thank You" Sam's Shoppers,
for your donations of $ 700.
Left- Bob
Wilms / Middle-
Mark Brandon / Right-
Bill Barker
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| July
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Clermont County Fair
Chapter 649 will have
a booth at the 2013 Clermont Co. Fairgrounds -
July 21 -- July 27
The chapter still needs volunteer's to help in
649 booth.
Come to our July 11th meeting, sign-up to man-the-booth,
for a few hours.
By each member working just a few hours, for a
couple days, this would relieve a few people,
from having to work all hours for the entire week. ...
Please Consider, Getting Involved |
Clermont
County Fair will run July 21 thru 27. Sunday July
21st will be Veterans Recongation Day. Program starts
at 6:00 P.M. at the Grandstand.
We expect to see you there with your Veteran Hat
on (it's free). Again this year,
All Current and Former Members (Veterans) of the
Armed Forces will get in FREE (ALL WEEK)
with proper ID. Thanks to the Fair Board!! |
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Recognition
Corner:
Don Sheppard
Don, a Disabled Veteran,
was born Oct. 7, 1941 at Cincinnati General Hospital.
Born as a twin, Don’s brother, Ronald is
deceased. Upon graduating from Central High School
in 1960 he volunteered for the U.S. Air Force.
Basic training at Lackland AFB then it was on
to Lowery AFB for advanced training as an Aero-Space
Photo Systems Repairman. Duty stations include
Madrid Spain, Germany, Thailand, Libya North Africa,
Vietnam and many stateside AFBs. Over the years
Don spent time in the Air Force Reserve, Air National
Guard, Ohio Army National Guard, and Retired from
the National Guard in 1983.He worked for 3 M company,
10 years in Insurance, and retired from the US
Postal Service 2001. |
Don and his wife Laverne will be married 49 years
this year on July Forth and have two daughters,
7 Grand Children and 3 Great Grand Children. Don
and Laverne are both Life Members.
Don has served many years on the BOD and as a Delegate
for VVA.
Chapter 649 Salutes - Don
Sheppard |
"Get
Well Cards"
Anyone knowing a member on the sick list or someone
that just needs cheering up,
please bring a Card to the next meeting for everyone
to sign ......
we'll pay for the card and stamp. George really
loved his and so did Tami !! |
Summer Fun
Come
join our brothers & sisters at Am. Legion
Post 450 in Milford, 6 PM every Friday in,
June / July & August. "Come join
the music on the deck"
Burgers, Mets, Brats & sides offered for a
nominal amount |
| HGSP
Reminders
Summer
has now arrived, and if your to-do-list, contains
items such as; cleaning out the garage / basement
/ shed / etc. etc., please consider donating
to the VVA by calling 888. 518.VETS ( 8387 )
View website
and schedule a pick-up date for your donations.
Remember : If you are making your donation to
support Vietnam Veterans, You MUST
mark all containers used for your donation, to
read V V A !
By placing the letters VVA on the bag or box containing
your donation, this will assure your donation
to reach the correct container for VVA supplies
to be resold. |
Upcoming Chapter Events
Your Help is in Need as a Volunteer
: The below listed events are a huge part of Chapter
649's efforts, to inform the public of our mission
as a veterans chapter. With your help, we can make
each event a success and inform other veterans and
the public of our creed.
" Never Again Will One Generation Of Veterans
Abandon Another " |
| July |
Clermont County
Fair - July 21 - 27 |
Location
: Owensville Fairgrounds - Informing
all Fair Visitors Of Veterans Benefits available
Recruiting For New Membership /
Commemorative Brick Sales |
| August |
V.V.A.
National Convention - August 13
- 18 - Jacksonville, Florida |
| Sept. |
8th Annual Golf
Fundraiser - September 21st |
Location
: Elks Run Golf Course, Batavia Ohio - Registration
begins at 8:30 AM,
Shotgun Start - 10:30 AM . . . Come play golf with
us, or become a hole sponsor.
This Fundraiser allows 649 to help support our fellow
veterans who are in need during the upcoming
Christmas holidays. For more information
& PC fill-in forms, click HERE
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| Oct. |
Clermont County
Fair - Pumpkin Run
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Location
: Owensville Fairgrounds - Informing
all Fair Visitors Of Veterans Benefits available,
Recruiting For New Membership /
Commemorative Brick Sales |
| Oct. |
Traveling Wall
Arrives At Our Veterans Memorial Oct.
9 - 13 |
Location
: Union Township Veterans Memorial Park Corner of
Clough Pike and
Glen Este-Withamsville Road
Chapter 649 will be offering sandwiches & drinks
for visitors at the concession stand. |
Chapter
649 will have a brief ceremony to pay Honor to all
Veterans, who have served our country.
Location : Union Township Veterans Memorial Park
Corner of Clough Pike and Glen
Este- Withamsville Road -
November 11, Time To Be Announced soon. |
| Dec. |
Assisting " Veteran
Families In Need " |
| Providing
local area veterans and their families, assistance
during the Holiday season. |
| Information
Buckeye State Council
Wishes To Inform you About |
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Coloring Book Fundraiser
Ohio
Veterans Foundation Buckeye State Council
& V.V.A Chapter 55
Provisions
has been made offering all VVA Chapters the
opportunity to sell this coloring book as
a fundraiser for your VVA Chapter.
Contact your local schools, Churches, or Day
Care Centers, an see if they wish to participate
by purchasing a coloring book to help support
your chapter.
To learn more about this fundraiser
Click Here |
Contact : Buckeye
State Council
35 E. Chestnut Street Suite 501
Columbus, Ohio 43215 |
Call Buckeye
State Council
614. 228. 0188 |
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If you have Articles Of Interest You Wish
To Have Published, Please Contact :
Wayne Gregory - mgregory2@
cinci.rr.com
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Have
A Happy 4th
Of July |
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NEXT
MEETING |
July
11th |
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LOCATION |
Union
Township |
Civic
Center |
4350
Aicholtz Road |
Clermont
County, Ohio |
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Food
at 7:00 PM |
Business
at 7:30 |
| Guest
Speaker
Jo Ann Norton
VA
Hospital
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August
Meeting Date |
Thursday,
August 8 th |
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JULY
Birthdays |
| 07-
01 Pamela Stevens |
| 07-
01 Bob Wolf |
| 07-
02 Bob Gustin |
| 07- 03 David
Murrell |
| 07- 06 Ray
Hutchinson |
| 07- 07 Ray
Day |
| 07- 09 Uldis
Kordons |
| 07- 11 Ron
Miller |
| 07- 12 John
Morgan |
| 07- 13 Dale
Thompson |
| 07- 14 Ralph
Adkins |
| 07-
15 Roy Weatherspoon |
| 07-
20 Bobby Sluss |
| 07-
21 Terri Daugherty |
| 07-
21 Richard Stobbs |
| 07-
22 Wayne Blanton |
| 07- 24 Ken
Cook |
| 07- 24 Jim
Wilson |
| 07- 25 James
Comello |
| 07- 25 Tim
Schmidt |
| 07- 25 Brenda
Smith |
| 07- 26 Davie
Stevens |
| 07- 26 Dave
Conley |
| 07- 30 Jack
Burriss |
| 07- 31 Thomas
Whalen |
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BOLO
REPORT |
Be
On The Look-Out For |
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Please
Inform
Don
We still meet on the 2nd
Thursday of each month |
7:30
PM |
Union
Township Civic Center |
| 4350
Aicholtz Road |
| Clermont
County, Ohio |
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| We
Miss You Don
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Purchase
A Brick |
Commemorative
Bricks
are available for purchase
365 days a year
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Order Your Brick Now,
Have It In Place For
Veteras Day
3 Lines, 13 characters
per line
Spaces considered as a Character
Price $ 30.00
Use our
" On Line Fill-In Form" |
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V V A Membership |
Associates
Of
Vietnam Veterans Of America participate &
work in supporting V V A
For a $ 20.00 annual dues fee become
a member and help further V V A programs
Application are available on our
website, Click
Here or see
Joann at our meeting
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