FW: Free ShowStoppers at the Wynn Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st (Military May Have to Open in HTML)

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"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

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Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:50:56 -0400
From: stevedaugh@aol.com
To: nvpost76@gmail.com
Subject: Free ShowStoppers at the Wynn Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st (Military May Have to Open in HTML)

All, I am passing this on to you as there is a bargain for those of you who enjoy some of the Las Vegas entertainment. Enjoy!

Steve Daugherty

American Legion Post 76

Adjutant

253-691-0617

 

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From: Kate Slawski [mailto:kslawski@uso.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 2:18 PM
Subject: Free ShowStoppers at the Wynn Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st (Military May Have to Open in HTML)

 

Hi –

 

We have ShowStopper tickets for Military Members and their families, Gold Star Families, Military Retirees and USO Las Vegas Volunteers. 

 

Friday July 31           @ 8:00pm         150 tickets

Saturday August 1   @ 6:45pm        100 tickets

Saturday August 1   @ 9:15pm        200 tickets

 

You must respond before Friday July 31st at 8pm   with last name, first name, and number of tix (up to 4 tix per guest) as well as performance date and time to USOVegas@USO.org

 

Guests must bring valid government issued photo ID to pick up the tix at the Wynn Ticket Office by one hour prior to the performance on the day of the show.    Tix are not available prior to 5p on the day of the show.  

 

When picking up tickets, guest should announce to the Ticket Office Agent they are on the USO invite list.

 

Tickets are non-transferrable, have no cash value, and may not be sold.  Children under 13 not permitted.

 

It is very important that if you sign up for tickets that they attend the show.  Guests may only sign up once to attend the show, If you have already attended ShowStoppers through the USO ticket offer please allow other military members and their families, Gold Star Families, Military Retirees and USO Las Vegas volunteers the opportunity to attend.

 

 

 

Kate Slawski

Programs Manager

USO Las Vegas

McCarran International Airport

PO Box 11362

Las Vegas , NV 89111-1362

 

Phone: (702) 261-6590

Cell: (702) 497-3746

E-Mail: kslawski@uso.org

CFC # 11381

 

The USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families.

 

FW: VVA: Veterans of any age may be eligible for VA benefits

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:49:46 -0400
From: vva@vva2.talklist.com
To: vva@vva2.talklist.com
Subject: VVA: Veterans of any age may be eligible for VA benefits

Tom Hohmann, Secretary

VVA CA State Council

951-683-7251

tomh47@aol.com

"You have nothing to lose and everything to gain." —Sim, U.S. Air Force Veteran, on taking advantage of his VA benefits Sim is among more than 9 million Veterans 65 or older who may qualify for VA benefits, including health care, pension, benefits for spouses, dependents, and survivors, or a VA home loan. VA can help older Veterans by: Bringing care to you in your home. Providing you with tools to cope with vision and hearing loss. Supporting those who care for you. These are just a few of the many services VA offers older Veterans and their caregivers. Download this fact sheet to learn more, and Explore VA today. Learn how VA serves older Veterans U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20420  Tom Hohmann, Secretary VVA CA Stateouncil 951-683-7251 tomh47@aol.com

FW: VA Benefits and Proving Your Case: Three Things Every Veteran Should Know - Hill & Ponton, P.A.

Thank You

Robert Serge

VVA 1076 Member

Blog Master 

Web Master  

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

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From: fbeek@aol.com
Subject: VA Benefits and Proving Your Case: Three Things Every Veteran Should Know - Hill & Ponton, P.A.


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FW: July 2015 Newsletter

"God Bless America "

"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

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Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:00:01 -0500
From: davinfo@dav.org
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Subject: July 2015 Newsletter

From Job Seeker, to Job Recruiter; Service, On and Off the Battlefield; A Grieving Widow Finds Help

July Newsletter View Online Forward DAV HOME ABOUT US DONATE From Job Seeker, to Job Recruiter Scott Hughes, who was hired by Waffle House® at a Dayton Career Fair, returned to a Cincinnati event to hire others. Read More Service, On and Off the Battlefield A look at Michael Harmon, his service to our country, and the work he's done since returning home. Read More MORE NEWS FROM DAV A Grieving Widow Finds Help After her husband Ronson Eads took his own life after battling PTSD, his widow Lorrene Eads turned to DAV for help. Read More Run to Honor Veterans With the DAV 5K Registration is now open in three cities - including for the first time Atlanta. Read More Recognition Given for Extraordinary Efforts DAV Member Vince Dec is recognized for his life of service, including working with DAV. Read More Local Chapter Aids in Difficult Claims Process The Oklahoma DAV had 250 attendants needing help with VA Benefits Claims. Read More Good Cause Swims Into 10th Year Triathlon raises money for the Disabled American Veterans of McKean and Warren Counties (PA). Read More DAV Supports Critical VA Program A look at DAV's role with the Department of Veterans Affairs Purchased Health Care Streamlining & Modernization Act. Read More After the Fireworks End … Independence Day has passed, but the patriotism it celebrated is more crucial than ever. Now that the barbeques and fireworks are over, we must continue to remember the sacrifices disabled veterans made. Let these veterans know you care all year long, Robert, as you send your patriotic gift of $25 … $50 … $100 or more to DAV now. LINKS Advocate Employment Services DAV Store Volunteer DAV Families Need Help? SOCIAL MEDIA DAV (Disabled American Veterans) | P.O. Box 14301 | Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Copyright © DAV, All Rights Reserved. DAV is a tax-exempt organization, and all contributions are tax deductible according to IRS regulation. www.DAV.org | Forward to a Friend | View as Webpage | Unsubscribe

FW: Veterans Rediscover Their Strengths

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Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:15:27 -0500
From: postmaster@dvnf.2dialog.com
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Subject: Veterans Rediscover Their Strengths

Forward this email to 10 people to give heroes like Derek the support they need. Dear Robert,  With so many veterans in such dire need, a question many people may ask is, "But what can I really do to help them?" A simple answer to that is: you are helping! Last year, Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) gave a grant to Easter Seals New York for their NYC Veterans Services program, which supports homeless and low-income veterans in the area to secure housing and employment. They reported that since they received this grant, 65 veterans have secured jobs tailored to their employment goals, and that they expect this number to continue to climb! One such veteran, Derek*, was an honorably discharged Army veteran who found himself homeless and residing in a local shelter. He was seeking assistance in securing full time employment, transportation assistance, and new skills training. Due to a joint effort of DVNF and Easter Seals, Derek received all the things he needed and ended up with a full time job at GMC as an auditor, and worked with another community organization to find more permanent housing. "It is thanks to the generous support of the Disabled Veterans National Foundation that hundreds of veterans are rediscovering their strengths, and successfully finding sustainable employment and a warm home," an Easter Seals representative said. But honestly, this is all thanks to the support you've offered us. Please consider renewing your support to DVNF today with a generous gift of $25, $50, $100, or even more, so that more veterans like Derek can end up in a better situation, and so that community organizations have the tools they need to grow their programs Sincerely, Joseph VanFonda (USMC SgtMaj Ret.) CEO DVNF

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FW: DAV Framework for Building a Better VA

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"One Flag, One Language, One Nation Under God"

 For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  

 For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible        

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From: lbogle@dav.org
To: rserge1@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:43:42 -0500
Subject: DAV Framework for Building a Better VA

As mentioned in our message last week, we propose a new framework to meet the needs of America's veterans based on rebuilding, restructuring, realigning and reforming the VA health care system.  We have received numerous comments from our first alert, some with very positive comments and experiences with VA that illustrate that the VA health care system is capable of improving the lives of ill and injured veterans.  However, we also received some comments that clearly showed areas that are in dire need of improvement.  DAV believes all veterans who seek care in the VA should have a positive health care experience, which can only happen with a robust VA health care system that is capable of providing timely, high quality health care when needed by eligible veterans, both inside VA and in the community. Our proposed reforms are intended to ensure VA can provide that kind of care. VA needs to rebuild and sustain its internal capacity to provide timely, high-quality health care. This begins with a long-term strategy to recruit, hire and retain sufficient clinical staff at all facilities to meet the needs of all enrolled veterans. In addition, VA must secure the funding to implement a long-term strategy to repair, maintain, relocate and expand, as necessary, usable treatment space to maximize access points where veterans can receive care.  VA must build on temporary initiatives implemented last year by permanently extending hours of operation outside traditional working hours.  It also should strengthen its research programs to prepare for veterans' future health care needs.  In addition, academic affiliations support the teaching and research programs for future staffing and recruitment, and improve the quality of VA care. VA needs to restructure and consolidate all non-VA care programs, into a single integrated Extended Care Network. A single program means VA remains accountable for the health care, whether delivered by VA or by a community provider. It would guarantee non-VA health care is coordinated. Consolidation would provide comprehensive access instead of simply giving veterans a payment card. Restructuring will require VA to complete the research and analysis related to the "choice" program.  Based on research and data, VA must develop an integrated Extended Care Network which incorporates the best features of fee-basis, contract care, ARCH, PC3, "choice," and other purchased care programs.  However, this will only work if Congress provides a single, separate and guaranteed funding mechanism.  To be veteran-centric, VA must establish a new clinically based access policy. In addition, VA must develop an appropriate and effective decision mechanism that ensures that veterans who need medical care are able to access the extended care network, and make rapid decisions to ensure they gain access quickly. VA must realign and expand its health care services to meet the diverse needs of all generations of veterans, beginning with new urgent care and extended operating hours. Like any large health care system, VA should provide walk-in capability.  Urgent care services could be delivered in existing facilities, or smaller urgent care clinics situated in new locations.   It should give veterans the ability to self-schedule appointments through web and app-based programs and expand web-based and tele-medicine options to reach rural veterans. It should also eliminate barriers and expand services to ensure that women veterans gain equal access to high quality, gender-specific, holistic, and preventative care. VA must also rebalance long-term care services to provide greater access to home- and community-based services, including expanding support for caregivers of veterans from all generations. VA must reform its management culture through increased transparency and accountability. It should implement a new, transparent multi-year budgeting process that tracks funding and ties it to health outcomes. This approach is already working for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security and legislation is pending in Congress to bring the same program to VA.  Another improvement would be to establish new performance standards for VA leaders and employees that focus on veteran-centric outcomes. VA should modernize and streamline hiring and human resources policies to more effectively compete with the private sector and other federal agencies. VA must reform and strengthen its Patient Advocate program to achieve greater independence from VA facility leadership and greater authority to cut through barriers and perform their duties to ensure that veterans receive timely, high-quality medical care services. Finally, VA must hold all of its employees - from the Secretary to receptionists - to the highest standards, while balancing the need to make the VA an employer of choice among federal agencies and the private sector. The framework outlined here offers a new pathway that could lead toward a more responsive and better managed system. DAV is convinced that the VA health care system must be the centerpiece of how our nation delivers health care to America's wounded, injured and ill veterans. Next week, DAV will explain why some current proposals to reform VA health care might appear beneficial, but in reality could be devastating for meeting veterans' health care needs. Click the link below to log in and send your message: https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/hMx9SqNFqXuqPTmU7oHdNQ

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