Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
September Bulletin
September will be upon us soon. In September is a busy month with special
days. September 7 is Labor Day, September 11 is Patriot Day and National Day of
Service and Remembrance, September 13 is National Grandparent’s Day,
September 17 is Citizenship Day, September 18 is POW/MIA Remembrance Day,
September 23 is the first day of Autumn. There is a lot of things your unit can
start working on in your community.
Do not forget about the American Legion Auxiliary Tracking Form for members.
We need you to write down your service hours to the veterans and the projects
you do in the community. If you do not have a form let me know.
Reminder: New Orleans Stand Down on October 24. Jackie needs non-perishable food, toilet
items, new under clothes or donations. Send money donation to Department headquarters ear
mark your check New Orleans Stand Down. The Sixth District will hold a Stand Down on
November 7 in Baton Rouge. The district will need the same items that Jackie does. Cindy
Newton is chairman of the Sixth District Stand Down, please contact her if you have items for
the stand down.
Reminder: Take your wine glass at your meeting and fill it with your donations to our veterans.
An award will be given to the unit that sends in the most donations and an award will be given
to the District that sends in the most donations to our veterans. If you do not have a special
wine glass please contact me and I will get one for you or your unit.
October project is Buddy Baskets for the homeless veterans. This is items that a veteran would
need in normal life. Such as: combs, hair brushes, tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, deodorant,
etc.. Put these things in a special bag for the veterans. This is called Buddy Baskets (Please your
name on the basket.).
Remember the special VA awards: VA Care Giver, VA Helper Award.
Thank the units for your continuing support our veterans.
Cindy Newton VA & R Chairman
Veterans and Military Discounts in Louisiana
1. Veterans designation on driver license, Yes, just bring your driver license
and a copy of your DD214 to get it put on your license.
2. Discounted fees and taxes—Free hunting and fishing licenses for disabled
veterans, military retirement exempt from state income tax, property
assessment frozen under a certain income for 50% service-connected
disabled veterans.
3. Education discounts—100% tuition exemption at any state institution of
higher (reservist), tuition exemption for dependents of veterans with a
severe service-connected disability or veterans who died during active duty
during a war time period.
4. Restaurant discounts: Applebee’s—discount varies per location, simply ask
and have a valid military ID with you. Ci-Ci’s Pizza—discount varies,
dependent on location, must present military ID. Cracker Barrel—10-15
percent off, at manager’s discretion. Dairy Queen—10 percent off, location
dependent. Denny’s—discount varies, simply ask and have valid ID with
you.
5. Retail discounts for military and veterans: Advance Auto Store—According
to their website they offer 10% regularly priced items for in-store purchases
to customers who serve or have served our country’s Armed Services. Auto
Zone—10% off your purchase. Bed Bath & Beyond—Flat 10% off discounts
for veterans and their families. Varies from store to store. Best Buy—
Varies from store to store, but many retail locations offer a 10% discount to
vets. Just ask a Best Buy sales associate about it. Big Lots—Be sure to shop
on Veteran’s Day every year to take advantage of their military discount.
Home Depot—All year long military personal, active or retired, can get a
10% discount at the home Depot. Just gotta ask for it and show proof.
Lowe’s –they will give a flat military discount of 10% to all active and retired
military personal.
Remember more discounts to come. Look forward for more information
for our veterans.