NC DAV #43 & Auxiliary
PO Box 512
Morganton, NC 28680-0512
(828) 437-5527
DAVADJ@BELLSOUTH.NET
NC DAV #43 AND NC DAV AUX. #43 MEETING:
January 23rd, 2014 @ Morganton, NC 28655
DAV ORDER OF BUSINESS
Opening Ceremony
Roll Call of Officers.
Introduction of Visitors.
Reading Minutes of Last Meeting
Treasure’s Report (see top page 2)
Bills against the Chapter
Sickness and Distress.
Application for Membership
Introduction of New Members.
Reading of Communications.
Reports of Committees.
Unfinished Business.
New Business: Bingo Volunteers –Volunteers
Good of the Order.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Monday Feb 3rd, 2014@ 1130; is your opportunity, Please get involved in
the volunteer program at Asheville VA Medical Center, and receive recognition for your hours of service. All those
interested in attending the Orientation, call the VA Volunteer services and get on their list for the next available training
dates. If you become a driver, your hours accumulate at an accelerated rate.
BINGO at Community Living Center in Oteen on February 18th, 2014 starting at 1:30 PM. Need volunteers to
assist some of the vets with their cards, some don’t see or move so well. Game starts at 1330hrs. Departing from DAV
Chapter at 11:30 AM, unless otherwise decided upon.
NEXT DAV & AUX. MEETING: February 27th, 2014
Social hour starts at 5:30 PM; Dinner will be
served at 6:00 PM with meetings to follow.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED:
Willing to drive one or two days in the MONTH? The more volunteer drivers we can
have the less any one will have to drive, let’s take turns at this folks. Bring your Driver’s License and Insurance Card. Drivers receive special
recognition from the VA and the DAV National Headquarters for hours and miles driven. If a driver arrives early enough they also receive a
free meal in the VA cafeteria.
PASS THE WORD Advertising in our
newsletter is available on a donation basis. Let’s sell
our chapters ability to do what we can, need to try
and pass the word about renting the hall for special
events to our friends and families. If it is for a DAV
member the cost is free, we only ask that you
contribute toward the utility costs. For friends, it
depends on what they need and what we have
available, feel free to call Robert Miller, 828-4375527, for more information.
Financial Report for Sep-Oct:
(balance should be 2,000 to 5,000 on average.) Any unsolicited donations out there?
Nov 30, 2013 New Balance= $ 1,665.12 ***** We are getting low on funds folks.*****Anyone want to make a
donation or motion to pledge a $100 for the year?
Number
Date
Description of Transaction
Debit (-)
Balance
Credit (+)
1,846.93
1871
11/25/13
1872
12/2/13
Auto
12/3/13
Carolina Energies - Propane for cooking.
Robert Miller - Sams Club Shelving &
repairs
Elec Bill Rutherford EMC
Deposit
12/9/13
Deposit – Donation for Utility Use Charge
Auto
12/10/13
Utildraft Town of Valdese - Water Bill
Deposit
Deposit – Emergency Relief – Life Member
Auto
12/13/13
12/23/201
3
12/24/13
Auto
12/31/13
Bank
$
83.60
1,846.93
$
141.72
1,705.21
$
109.94
1,595.27
$ 20.00
$
1,615.27
25.24
1,590.03
$ 200.00
1,790.03
Service Charge
$
3.00
1,787.03
CR CARD PMT Capitol One - Vehicle
$
26.74
1,760.29
Elec Bill Rutherford EMC
$
95.17
$
1,665.12
Legislative Report:
These representatives are the ones who we write to in hopes of getting some support.
Senator Kay Hagan
Senator Richard Burr
Representative Mark Meadows
Phone: (202) 224-6342
Phone: (202) 224-3154
Phone: (202) 225-6401
Driving Summary for DAV#43   
Month
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: Please be aware of the following
event schedule:
DAV Chapter #43: Feb 27, 2014 @ 1730 Hrs Social–1800 Dinner–1900 Meeting
DAV Chapter #43: Mar 27, 2014 @ 1730 Hrs Social–1800 Dinner–1900 Meeting
2014 National Convention AUGUST 9-12, 2014, Las Vegas, NV
2015 National Convention AUGUST 8-11, 2015, Denver, CO
DAV CHAPTER #43 OFFICERS: Commander Claude Penley ● Senior Vice
Commander Ken Bolick ● Junior Vice Commander Champ Ray ● Treasurer Dave Tubergen
● Adjutant Steve Gettys ● Chaplin Carl Saunders ● Officer of the Day Ernest Buff ●
Executive Committeeman Gene Calloway ● Robert Miller (PSC)– support your Officers
please.
DAV CHAPTER #43 AUXILIARY OFFICERS: Commander Ginger Bish ●
Senior Vice Commander Margaret Saunders ● Junior Vice Commander Deloris Gettys ●
Adjutant/Treasurer Jonathan Miller ● Chaplain Mary Johnson ● Charlie Miller (PCC) –
support your Officers please.
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
DAV Service Officer - Asheville (828) 298-7911 or (800) 932-6408, Ext 5349 – Andy Clark
DAV National Web Site: www.dav.org *** VA Benefits Office at Winston-Salem NC: (800) 827-1000
DAV #43 Accomplishments: In the month of December we celebrated our Christmas Dinner.
In December 2013 Dave Tubergen and Charlie Miller drove 7 trips with 13 veterans to the VA.
In early January our chapter assisted a chapter vet in an Emergency Relief situation. We still
need more drivers. I want everyone to know that Michael “Dean” Warlick had tried and got
to the final approval stages to become a driver but just like me, was disqualified because of a
past procedure. It may open up in the future or not, but either way, THANK YOU very much
Dean for attempting to help our Chapter; your deeds are now not unknown to the rest.
DO YOU HAVE AN INPUT TO THIS NEWSLETTER? SEND TO DAVE VIA E-MAIL:
DAVE@BURKETRUTH.COM OR DAVADJ@BELLSOUTH.NET. If you have a complaint, tell it to Dave, he is the
one paying for the newsletters, and would be overjoyed to transfer it to anyone who wants it.
Request for Donations: Box of Legal Size Self Sealing Envelopes, Healthy Snack items for Feb 18th Bingo, cash,
Large screen TV, etc. If for whatever reason, whatever the cause, as a memorial for a past loved one, you can always
donate to the chapter by mailing a check made out to “DAV Chapter 43”, PO Box 572, Morganton, NC 28680
Top 10 Things Military Husbands Want Their Wives to Know:
1. Being married is harder than being deployed.
2. We are taught as children how to be good men, but not how to be good husbands.
3. When I’m angry, it isn’t because I hate you, but because these other emotions (like
sadness, fear, and anxiety) keep getting in my way, and I’m not sure what to do
with them.
4. You are my dream girl, but I know you aren’t perfect either, and that’s OK.
5. Things don’t have to be perfect all at once. Change is slow. Be patient in letting me
catch up on how to be in a relationship.
6. I know I’m selfish sometimes, but I don’t like admitting it even to myself.
7. My life is both easier and harder since I got married; and that’s OK. I’m in this for the long run.
8. Sometimes I just need a hug when I look the least hug-able.
9. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have enough time or energy to invest in both my career and my relationship, but I’m
genuinely trying to invest in both. Sometimes I’m confused which to prioritize.
10. Sometimes when you ask me to change something I do, all I can hear is that I’m not good enough as a person.
Read more: http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2013/12/top-10-things-military-husbands-want-wives-know.html
AN ACCURATE HOROSCOPE FOR THE WHOLE YEAR 2014!
AQUARIUS - Does It in the Water (January 20 to February 18) Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind. Loves being in long-term relationships.
Tries hard. Will take on any project. Proud of themselves in whatever they do. Messy and unorganized. Procrastinators. Great lovers, when they're not
sleeping. Extreme thinkers. Loves their pets usually more than their family. Can be VERY irritating to others when they try to explain or tell a story.
Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a fighter, but will knock your lights out.
PISCES - The Partner for Life (February 19 to March 20) Caring and kind. Smart. Likes to be the center of attention. Very organized. High appeal to opposite
sex. Likes to have the last word. Good to find, but hard to keep. Passionate, wonderful lovers. Fun to be around. Too trusting at times and gets hurt easily.
VERY caring. They always try to do the right thing and sometimes get the short end of the stick. They sometimes get used by others and get hurt because of
their trusting. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good sense of humor!! Thoughtful. Loves to joke. Very popular.
Silly, fun and sweet. Good friend to others but needs to be choosy on who they allow their friends to be.
ARIES - The Aggressive (March 21 to April 19) Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny...
Excellent kisser. EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, and family is very important to an Aries. Aries are
known for being generous and giving. Addictive. Loud. Always has the need to be 'Right'. Aries will argue to prove
their point for hours and hours. Aries are some of the most wonderful people in the world.
TAURUS - The Tramp (April 20 to May 20) Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a good fight.
Fight for what they want. Can be annoying at times, but for the love of attention. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help
people in times of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person. They can be self-centered and if
they want something they will do anything to get it. They love to sleep and can be lazy. One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on
earth!
GEMINI - The Twin (May 21 to June 20) Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners. Very good at confusing people. Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you
out. Geminis will not take any crap from anyone. Geminis like to tell people what they should do and get offended easily. They are great at losing things and
are forgetful. Geminis can be very sarcastic and childish at times and are very nosy. Trustworthy. Always happy. VERY Loud. Talkative. Outgoing. VERY
FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE.
CANCER - The Beauty (June 21 to July 22) MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. A Cancer's love is one of a kind... Very romantic. Most caring person
you will ever meet in your life. Entirely creative person, most are artists and insane, respectfully speaking. They perfected sex and do it often. Extremely
random. An ultimate freak. Extremely funny and is usually the life of the party. Most Cancers will take you under their wing and into their hearts where you will
remain forever. Cancers make love with a passion beyond compare. Spontaneous. Not a fighter, but will kick your ass good if it comes down to it. Someone
you should hold on to!
LEO - The Lion (July 23 to August 22) Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Usually happy but when unhappy tend to be grouchy and childish. A
Leo's problem becomes everyone's problem. Most Leos are very predictable and tend to be monotonous. Knows how to have fun. Is really good at almost
anything. Great kisser. Very predictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Not one to mess
with. Rare to find. Good when found.
VIRGO - The One that Waits (August 23 to September 22) Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word. Caring.
Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please. A pushover. Loves to gamble and take chances. Needs to have the last say in
everything. They think they know everything and usually do. Respectful to others but you will quickly lose their respect if you do something untrustworthy
towards them and never regain respect. They do not forgive and never forget. The one and only.
LIBRA - The Lame One (September 23 to October 22) Nice to everyone they meet. Their love is one of a kind. Silly, funny and sweet. Have own unique
appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! However, not the kind of person you want to mess with... you might end up crying. Libras can cause as much
havoc as they can prevent. Faithful friends to the end. Can hold a grudge for years. Libras are someone you want on your side. Usually great at sports and are
extreme sports fanatics. Very creative. A hopeless romantic.
SCORPIO - The Addict (October 23 to November 21) EXTREMELY adorable. Loves to joke. Very good sense of humor. Will try almost anything once. Loves
to be pampered. Energetic. Predictable. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want. Attractive. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Loves to party but
at times to the extreme. Loves the smell and feel of money and is good at making it but just as good at spending it! Very protective over loved ones. HARD
workers. Can be a good friend but if is disrespected by a friend, the friendship will end. Romantic. Caring.
SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One (November 22 to December 21) Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found. Loves being in long
relationships. So much love to give. A loner most of the time. Loses patience easily and will not take crap. If in a bad mood stay FAR away. Gets offended
easily and remembers the offense forever. Loves deeply but at times will not show it, feels it is a sign of weakness. Has many fears but will not show it. VERY
private person. Defends loved ones with all their abilities. Can be childish often. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet.
Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in bed!!! Not the kind of person you
want to mess with- you might end up crying.
CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover (December 22 to January 19) Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Grouchy at times and annoying to some. Lazy
and love to take it easy, but when they find a job or something they like to do they put their all into it. Proud, understanding and sweet. Irresistible. Loves being
in long relationships. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to win against other signs in sports, especially Gemini's. Likes to cook but
would rather go out To eat at good restaurants. Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart.
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH FACTS: 1. A possum is a flat animal that sleeps in the middle of the road. 2. There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 of them
live in the South. 3. There are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 of them live in the South, plus a couple no one's seen before. 4. If it grows, it'll stick ya. If it
crawls, it'll bite cha. 5. "Onced" and "Twiced" are words. 6. "Jawl-P?" means, Did you all go to the bathroom? 7. People actually grow, eat and like okra and
collards. 8. "Fixinto" is one word. It means "I'm going to do that". 9. There is no such thing as lunch. There is only dinner and then there's supper. 10. Iced tea
is appropriate for all meals and you start drinking it when you're two. We do like a little tea with our sugar. It is referred to as the Wine of the South. 11.
"Backwards and forwards" means I know everything about you. 12. The word "jeet" is actually a question meaning, 'Did you eat?' 13. You don't have to wear a
watch, because it doesn't matter what time it is, you work until you're done or it's too dark to see. 14. You don't PUSH buttons, you MASH em. 15. "Ya'll" is
mostly singular. "All ya'll" is always plural. 16. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, insect, or animal. 17. You carry jumper
cables in your car - for your OWN car. 18. You only own five spices: salt, pepper, mustard, tabasco and ketchup. 19. The local papers cover national and
international news on one page, but require 6 pages for local high school sports, the motor sports, and gossip. 20. Everyone you meet is a: Darlin', Honey,
Sugar, Baby, or Miss (first name) or Mr. (first name). 21. You think that the first day of deer season is a national holiday. 22. You know what a hissy fit is.. 23.
Fried catfish is the other white meat. 24. We don't need no Driver's Ed. If our Mama says we can drive, we can drive!!! 25. NEVER dispute or say anything bad
about Mama! (I LOVE BEING SOUTHERN! COULDN'T IMAGINE IT ANY OTHER WAY!)
"10000 times stronger killer of CANCER
than Chemo". do share it. Can save many
lives, fill up hopes and build confidence
in the patients.. The Sour Sop or the fruit
from the graviola tree is a miraculous
natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times
stronger than Chemo.
The other parts of the tree are also useful. worms, lowers high blood pressure and is
used for depression, stress and nervous
The next time you have a fruit juice, ask
disorders.
for a sour sop.
If there ever was a single example that
How many people died in vain while this
makes it dramatically clear why the
billion-dollar drug maker concealed the
existence of Health Sciences Institute is so
secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?
vital to Americans like you, it’s the
Why are we This tree is low and is called graviola in
incredible story behind the Graviola tree..
not aware of Brazil, guanabana in Spanish and has the
The truth is stunningly simple: Deep
uninspiring name “soursop” in English.
this? Its
within the Amazon Rainforest grows a
The fruit is very large and the subacid
because
tree that could literally revolutionize
sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or,
some big
what you, your doctor, and the rest of the
corporation more commonly, used to make fruit
world thinks about cancer treatment and
drinks, sherbets and such.
want to
chances of survival. The future has never
make back
The principal interest in this plant is
looked more promising.
their money spent on years of research by because of its strong anti-cancer effects.
Research shows that with extracts from
trying to make a synthetic version of it for Although it is effective for a number of
this
miraculous tree it now may be
sale.
medical conditions, it is its anti tumor
possible to:
So, since you know it now you can help a effect that is of most interest. This plant is
* Attack cancer safely and effectively
friend in need by letting him know or just a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all
types.
with an all-natural therapy that does not
drink some sour sop juice yourself as
cause extreme nausea, weight loss and
prevention from time to time. The taste is
Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola
hair loss
not bad after all. It’s completely natural
is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent
and definitely has no side effects. If you
for both bacterial and fungal infections, is * Protect your immune system and avoid
have the space, plant one in your garden. effective against internal parasites and
deadly infections
* Feel stronger and healthier throughout
the course of the treatment
* Boost your energy and improve your
outlook on life
The source of this information is just as
stunning: It comes from one of America ‘s
largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of
over 20 laboratory tests conducted since
the 1970's! What those tests revealed was
nothing short of mind numbing…
Extracts from the tree were shown to:
* Effectively target and kill malignant
cells in 12 types of cancer, including
colon, breast, prostate, lung and
pancreatic cancer..
* The tree compounds proved to be up to
10,000 times stronger in slowing the
growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a
commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
* What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the
compound extracted from the Graviola
tree selectively hunts
down and kills only cancer cells.. It does
not harm healthy cells!
cancerous properties–and were shocked
by the results. Graviola proved itself to
be a cancer-killing dynamo.
But that’s where the Graviola story
nearly ended.
The company had one huge problem
with the Graviola tree–it’s completely
natural, and so, under federal law, not
patentable. There’s no way to make
serious profits from it.
It turns out the drug company invested
nearly seven years trying to synthesize
two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful
anti-cancer ingredients. If they could
isolate and produce man-made clones of
what makes the Graviola so potent,
they’d be able to patent it and make their
money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall.
The original simply could not be
replicated. There was no way the
company could protect its profits–or even
make back the millions it poured into
research.
As the dream of huge profits evaporated,
their testing on Graviola came to a
The amazing anti-cancer properties of the screeching halt. Even worse, the company
shelved the entire project and chose not to
Graviola tree have been extensively
publish the findings of its research!
researched–so why haven’t you heard
anything about it? If Graviola extract is
Luckily, however, there was one scientist
from the Graviola research team whose
One of America‘s biggest billion-dollar
conscience wouldn’t let him see such
drug makers began a search for a cancer
atrocity committed. Risking his career, he
cure and their research centered on
contacted a company that’s dedicated to
Graviola, a legendary healing tree from
harvesting medical plants from the
the Amazon Rainforest.
Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.
Various parts of the Graviola tree–
including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and Miracle unleashed
fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries
When researchers at the Health Sciences
by medicine men and native Indians in
Institute were alerted to the news of
South America to treat heart disease,
Graviola they began tracking the research
asthma, liver problems and arthritis.
done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence
Going on very little documented scientific of the astounding effectiveness of
evidence, the company poured money
Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came
and resources into testing the tree’s antiin fast and furious….
….The National Cancer Institute
performed the first scientific research in
1976. The results showed that Graviola’s
“leaves and stems were found effective in
attacking and destroying malignant
cells.” Inexplicably, the results were
published in an internal report and never
released to the public…
….Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be
an immensely potent cancer killer in 20
independent laboratory tests, yet no
double-blind clinical trials–the typical
benchmark mainstream doctors and
journals use to judge a treatment’s value–
were ever initiated….
….A study published in the Journal of
Natural Products, following a recent
study conducted at Catholic University of
South Korea stated that one chemical in
Graviola was found to selectively kill
colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the
potency of (the commonly used
chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”
….The most significant part of the
Catholic University of South Korea report
is that Graviola was shown to selectively
target the cancer cells, leaving healthy
cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy,
which indiscriminately targets all actively
reproducing cells (such as stomach and
hair cells), causing the often devastating
side effects of nausea and hair loss in
cancer patients.
…A study at Purdue University recently
found that leaves from the Graviola tree
killed cancer cells among six human cell
lines and were especially effective against
prostate,
pancreatic and
lung cancers
Seven years of
silence broken–it’s
finally here!
Some people have used Vicks Vapo rub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body
parts in between. But one usage is getting a lot of attention lately because studies show that it works 100% of
the time. Although scientists discovered this remedy, they are not sure how or why it works, but it does. And
it works every time. To stop night time coughing, you put Vicks Vapo rub generously on the bottom of both
feet at bedtime, and then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes
and will stay suppressed for up to 8 hours of relief. Studies show that it is more effective in children than some
of the strongest prescription cough medicines on the market today. In addition, it has a soothing and
comforting effect that brings on a sound and peaceful sleep.
Attack on US spy ship 47 years ago still stirs controversy. A former U.S. Navy aviator said Sunday that evidence, including declassified National Security
Agency tapes and documents, shows that a deadly Israeli attack on an American spy ship nearly 47 years ago was a mistake resulting from errors on both
sides.
Gates as VP? Memoir is full of interesting tidbits. A look at a few interesting items in former Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ memoir “Duty” that haven’t made
headlines yet.
Lone Survivor movie about Navy SEAL mission No. 1 at box office. The patriotic Navy SEAL drama starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and
Ben Foster smashed expectations to earn $38.5 million domestically in its first weekend in wide release, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Japan looks to join India, US in naval exercise. The Japanese Self-Defense Force wants to join an annual sea drill held by the United States and India later
this year, according to Indian media reports.
Honoring World War II foot soldiers. During a forced march from Belgium to southern Germany in the closing months of fighting in Europe in World War II,
U.S. Army prisoner of war Cpl. Michael Romanelli said he thought often of getting home -- to any sort of life he could make. Romanelli, now 91, recalled
thinking "I'll be happy to go home and dig ditches for the rest of my life."
The True Cost of Blind Patriotism: Despair and Veteran Suicide. Hyperlink to Article The Huffington Post: Veterans of many previous wars suffered the lasting
after effects of being embroiled in bloody, terrifying combat. But too many of the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are mired in a despair that is rooted in the
amorphous nature of these conflicts If you're contemplating suicide, avail yourself of resources outside the Veterans Administration like Save A Warrior and
Give an Hour.
Barr, Westrom Officially Unveil Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. Hyperlink to Article WUKY: In a bipartisan show of support, Republican
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr joined Democratic State Rep. Susan Westrom unveiled the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act "This bill would empower
survivors of military sexual trauma to select healthcare providers of their own choice, including private providers outside of the VA system," Barr said.
Veterans get good care at Billings VA. Hyperlink to Article Billings Gazette: My health care through the VA has truly been superb. I've used the VA for 40
years. The people at the Billings VA Clinic are cordial, courteous and very competent, from the receptionists, nurses, physician assistants to the doctors.
Local hospital makes strides in preventing dangerous bacteria. Hyperlink to Article KFDA-TV (Video): The VA Health Care System is taking extra measures to
reduce the spread of a dangerous bacteria in Amarillo.
New projects improve medical services for veterans. Hyperlink to Article.14 - WCIV-TV: Two new projects at the Naval Health Clinic Charleston will provide
veterans with physical therapy and dermatology services The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and NHCC will share the clinic at NHCC located on the
Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station.
Veterans Agency Slips in Tracking Surgical Implants: GAO. Hyperlink to Article Bloomberg News: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may be putting
patients at risk in some cases by failing to keep tabs on surgical implants such as stents and skin grafts, a federal watchdog office reported today.
Time to be heard. Hyperlink to Article Rapid City Journal: The Veterans Administration has finally made a statement regarding its plan for the future of the VA
in Hot Springs. Their statement was misleading when they said they were going to continue with the process of closing our local VA facility.
Veterans Affairs committee wants to review policy on VAs anti-Christmas acts. Hyperlink to Article Augusta Chronicle: The House Committee on Veterans
Affairs has ordered a review of all VA policy prohibiting guests from wishing patients a “merry Christmas” after four VA hospitals including Augusta’s prevented
letters, gifts and carols that contained religious phrases from being sung or delivered.
Data Predict Spike in Female Troop Injuries. Hyperlink to Article Military.com: As the military prepares to allow female troops in ground combat units, studies
show the Department of Veterans Affairs can expect more female veterans will suffer from the kinds of injuries that go with being a ground-pounder.
Missouri VA hospital makes changes after fatal beating. Hyperlink to Article Kansas City Star (AP): A report says Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital failed
to provide a safe environment for a 78-year-old man beaten to death last year at the Columbia facility.
VA campus in Menlo Park may get apartment complex for low-income and homeless veterans. Hyperlink to Article San Jose Mercury News: Menlo Park may
loan $2.86 million to a for-profit housing developer that wants to build a two-story apartment complex for low-income and homeless veterans.
RSVP hygiene drive helps homeless veterans. Hyperlink to Article The Garden Island: The personal hygiene kits for veterans is a way people can show their
appreciation for homeless veterans, said Celia Melchor-Questin, retired senior volunteer program director A social worker with the Housing and Urban
Development and VA, Johnson said there were 45 homeless veterans on Kauai registered during the 2013 Homeless Service Utilization Report from the State
of Hawaii.
Absolutely Unconscionable: VA Adds Red Tape for Disabled Vets. Hyperlink to Article Fox News Insider (Video): The Department of Veterans Affairs is
proposing that those claiming disability use a new standardized form submitted electronically. They argue that the back-and-forth between officials and
veterans is only making the process longer and more inefficient.
Ex-congressional staffer pleads not guilty to lying to get VA benefits. Hyperlink to Article Deseret News: A man who worked for a Utah congressman through
the Wounded Warrior Project pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he lied about being injured in the Iraq War to collect disability benefits.
Business Owner Charged in $1.2 Million Procurement Fraud. New Jersey Woman Arrested for Falsely Claiming Service-Disabled Business Status, Received
$1.2M in Contracts from VA.
New IT Job Site Assists Veterans. Hyperlink to Article InformationWeek: Announced at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, USTechVets.org
offers free tools and resources for former military personnel and for employers interested in attracting veterans Veterans have a variety of resources to help
them move into the civilian workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has several sites dedicated to careers at the VA, other federal agencies, and
the private sector.
Proud stewardship for National Cemetery. Hyperlink to Article Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Patriot Plaza now scheduled to open June 28 is the first of its kind, a
public-private partnership that could change the face of national cemeteries across the country.
VA / VSO-MSO Hearings as January 14, 2014:
January 15, 2014. House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations will hold a hearing called “Vendors in the OR - VA’s Failed
Oversight of Surgical Implants.”
February 25, 2014. House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Miller, R-Fla.) will hold a hearing to receive a legislative presentation of the Disabled
American Veterans.
March 5, 2014. House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Miller, R-Fla.) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chairman Sanders, I-Vt.) will hold a joint
hearing to receive the legislative presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
March 6, 2014. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a joint hearing to receive the legislative presentations of
Veterans Organizations.
Winter 2014 New Years Resolutions How VA Can Help? Coaching Into Care is the VAs national call center for family members and friends of Veterans. We
help callers talk with veterans about various problems, stressors or mental health concerns. Reach out to one of our highly trained responders at (888) 8237458 Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm Eastern.
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