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Boo Coo NewsVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154

VVA154.com Mount Clemens, Michigan

MARCH 2013

WELCOME HOME!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

7 P.M. SECOND WEDNESDAY

OF THE MONTH

AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 4,

401 N. GROESBECK HIGHWAY

SOUTH OF ELIZABETH ROAD

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VETERANS SUPPORT CENTER

16945 12 MILE ROAD

ROSEVILLE MI 48066

(586) 776-9810 PHONE

(586) 776-9683 FAX

MONDAY - FRIDAY

10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

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2013 Car Show News# submitted by Donn Sinclair ~ Car Show chairman

The chapter car show will be at Gibraltar Trade Center Mount Clemens on Saturday,

August 24. The good news is we won’t be up against the carnival this year. The bad

news is, for the next six months, I’ll be working you over for raffle table donations,

trophy/award sponsors. The more trophies sponsored, the less we pay in show

costs, more money for the chapter (the object of the exercise), and, of course, getting your

car/truck ready to show. Entry and sponsor forms are available at the Vet Center or from

me. I’ve always got some in the truck. Questions? Call. 586-243-0222.

Chapter Spreads AwarenessAcross the State

Chapter member Noel Holley contacted us

recently and said the POW/MIA flag

flying over the Kalkaska County Sports

and Recreation Center in Kalkaska was in sad

repair, and repeated requests to replace it fell

on deaf ears. Noel contacted 154 and asked if

we would donate a new flag, which he would

present in the name of our chapter. As you can

see, our new flag now proudly flies over the

facility.

Loose Threads#### submitted by GaryPurcell

For many years,

these ladies have

been donating

quilts to our chapter,

along with other

groups that have

people in needing.

Note that they require

materials to continue

their good work.

Please be aware of

their volunteer group,

and their need for

ongoing support.

President’s Message

Round one of nominations for your 2013 officers took place at the last general membership

meeting. I am encouraged that quite a few members put their names in for consideration,

particularly for the board openings. I certainly would like to see more candidates for the

executive board positions. Consider stepping up to the plate and being part of setting the course

of your chapter over the next year. Round two will be coming up at the next membership

meeting on March 13 and your candidacy would make the election process more exciting.

I hope that most of you saw the article in the Detroit Free Press a couple of weeks ago, focused

on our chapter and the good things we are doing. I’m not sure what brought them to us. They

showed up unannounced, and did a commendable job of highlighting our chapter. I guess it goes

back to the good work that everyone has done over the years to put this chapter in a position of prominence.

Our memorial will be hitting the road again in late March, and I expect it to be a full season. We’re attempting to identify

some new venues for this year to continue taking our message to the folks of Michigan.

The first meeting for the Ride for Freedom was held February 8. As mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter, the event

may be a little different this year. Instead of starting and ending at Wolverine Harley, we may end up at Freedom Hill, as the

park is reopening this summer. This translates into the fact that we need more volunteers than ever, as we will have two

locations to cover. Everyone should consider coming out to help with set up and running the event since this is a major

source of revenue to the chapter each year. More details will follow.

I am involved with American House, looking into doing some different things this year for our Memorial Day and

Veteran’s Day celebrations. The color guard is excited about including some events for veterans while they’re still

breathing. We got involved with a couple of things last year that we found very rewarding, both for ourselves and the veteran

community. We’re looking to expand that this year, and I’m sure it will be a lot of fun for everyone. There is certainly lots of

fun stuff to do in the upcoming year, so come along on the journey and share in the rewards.

Brian Bobek

20th Engineering Brigade (Combat) Vietnam, 1967-68

VVA Chapter 154 OfficersPresident: Brian Bobek (586) 337-34071st Vice President: Gary Purcell (586) 243-62932nd Vice President: Woody Horne (586) 716-0959Secretary: Mike Schneider (586) 567-0731Treasurer: Mike Jacobi (586) 786-9932

Board of DirectorsSteve Bago (2014) (586) 419-2212Greg Bowman (2014) (586) 850-1800Chuck Charbeneau (2014) (586) 431-7133Gil Claunch (2014) (586) 854-7842Dave Schoenherr (2014) (586) 940-2568Ron Drdul (2013) (586) 899-7112Ben Elwartowski (2013) (586) 566-3442Mike Gardner (2013) (586) 615-1509Larry May (2013) (586) 790-0008Donn Sinclair (2013) (586) 243-0222

Boo Coo News PublisherThe Board of DirectorsBoo Coo News Editor

Brian BobekTypesettingLinda May

Thank you! to all of our advertisers, and to the dedicatedvolunteers who provide copy and photos, those who act asprinter, proofreaders, mailing crew, facilitators & advisers

for Boo Coo News.

VVA State Council Newsletterwww.everythingveteran.com

2011-2012 Standing Committee ChairsCommunity Service Mike GardnerConstitution/By-Laws Donn SinclairETABO Ben ElwartowskiFinance Mike JacobiGovernment Affairs Ron DrdulMembership Larry MayMinority Affairs Steve BagoPublic Affairs Brian BobekVeteran’s Affairs Woody HorneVeteran’s Benefits Brian BobekWomen Veterans Chuck CharbeneauPOW/MIA Tom DuffAgent Orange/Dioxin George SawyerIncarcerated Veterans Dave SchoenherrVeteran’s Health Care Gil ClaunchState Delegates Mike Gardner, Brian Bobek,

Mike SchneiderNominating Committee Gary Sox, Frank Griffin, Marv Domaradzki

Special & Ad Hoc CommitteesAVVA Rep Marge SchoenherrColor Guard Jim WattsFood Bank Gil ClaunchHospitalized Vets Tom DuffLottery Ron BawksMerchandise Tim IgnashMichigan Memorial Dave SchoenherrScholarship Woody HorneSpeaker’s Bureau Mike BrinkWebmaster Larry SaugerWelcome Home Mitch ArgyrisOperation Christmas Gary Purcell chairman; Mike Gardner

dance; Gil Claunch food; Ron Drdul toys

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 - Boo Coo News MARCH 2013 - Page 2

#### COLOR GUARD - The Point Team - Jim Watts, CommanderCOLOR GUARD - The Point Team - Jim Watts, CommanderCOLOR GUARD - The Point Team - Jim Watts, CommanderCOLOR GUARD - The Point Team - Jim Watts, Commander

Since our last report on January 9, 2013, the following funeral details have been rendered

Terry Tromely Navy Vietnam era

Charles Etterman Army WWII

Thomas Schodowskin Army Vietnam era

Walter Wardowskin USMC WWII

Bob Wilson Navy WWII

Jack Sherman Navy WWII

Robert Gleiniak Army Korea

Carl March Army WWII

Frank Ward Navy WWII

Richard Knot Army Korea

Roy Montgomery USMC Vietnam (chapter member)

Alfred Lipinski Army Air Corps WWII

Barnard Schnell Army WWII

Gerald Schott Army WWII

We performed three other details as follows:

• Pass in review for Gloria Krzeminski, wife of our brother and Honor Guard member Roger “Popeye” Krzeminski

• Pass in review for Marian Purcell, mother of our brother and 1st Vice President of Chapter 154

• Posting of the Flag at Safari Club International

Color guard officers are:• Jim Watts Commander• Steve Bago Vice Commander• Gary Stephens Treasurer and Armorer• Ted Szymanski Armorer & Property Officer• Ron Drdul Chaplain• Jerry Fleetwood Assistant Chaplain

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 - Boo Coo News MARCH 2013 - Page 3

VETERANS SUPPORT CENTERVETERANS SUPPORT CENTERVETERANS SUPPORT CENTERVETERANS SUPPORT CENTERThese Are Free Services

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday ! 16945 12 Mile Road ~ Roseville ~ (586) 776-9810

SERVICE OFFICERS

file claims and answer questions

Kenneth J. Aune ~ Wednesdays ~ call ahead

Carol Ann Turner ~ Thursdays ~ appointments only

HELP WANTED:

Volunteers to staff the Vet Center and work on the food bank.

SICK CALLSICK CALLSICK CALLSICK CALL

Submitted by Ron DrdulSubmitted by Ron DrdulSubmitted by Ron DrdulSubmitted by Ron Drdul ropa30@comcast.net ropa30@comcast.net ropa30@comcast.net ropa30@comcast.net or 586-899-7112or 586-899-7112or 586-899-7112or 586-899-7112

Keep all these folks in your thoughts and prayers for recovery.

Compiled from chapter email blasts:

Chuck Charbeneau - heart stent

Jim Watts & Betty Clara - knee surgery

Carol Stevens (Jim `Sniper` Stevens) cancer diagnosis

Pete Gernand heart bypass

Taps & CondolencesTaps & CondolencesTaps & CondolencesTaps & Condolences

Marian Purcell, mother of Gary Purcell

Roy Montgomery, past chapter member

Catherine Momcilovic, mother of past member Mary (Chuck) VanDerMaas

Mother of Carol Gernand

If you know of a death or illness of a chapter member or their family, please notify Ron Drdul

so that we may get the information in the Boo Coo News in a timely manner.

Hospital ReportHospital ReportHospital ReportHospital ReportTom Duff, ChairmanTom Duff, ChairmanTom Duff, ChairmanTom Duff, Chairman

On February 13, Bob Steward,

Joe Spencer, Gil Claunch, Carol

Gernand, Bob Forster, John

Hages and I went to the VA Hospital.

We went to wares A-4 North, A-5

North, the Substance Abuse ward

and the dialysis ward. We visited

with 49 vets. We passed out

Valentine’s Day cards which had

been handmade and donated by

students at elementary schools. We

also passed out personal items bags,

magazines, blankets, lap robes.

Bananas, pretzels, Little Debbie

snacks, chips and granola bars. We

had a great time and we got to visit

with some outstanding vets After

the wards, we went to the main

lobby and passed out the rest of our

goodies to the vets waiting to see a

doctor. We presented a medal to an

Iraqi vet who was there. He thanked

me for the medal and said no one

had ever done anything like this for

him and he really appreciated it.

The next hospital visit is March 13,

leaving the Vet Center at 8:00am.

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ASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICAASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICAASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICAASSOCIATES OF VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA

http://www.avva.org

The Mission and Vision of the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. is to advance the work of

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. through cooperative projects and/or programs, to facilitate,

enhance and improve communication with our members and the general public and to continue

legislative efforts to ensure the rights of and benefits for all veterans and their families. Associates of

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., are dedicated to the aggressive advancement of realistic goals with

integrity and in the spirit of unity that reflects our commitment of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.,

all veterans, their families and communities.

JOIN THE ASSOCIATES!JOIN THE ASSOCIATES!JOIN THE ASSOCIATES!JOIN THE ASSOCIATES!

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Mount Clemens Public Library on Cass

Avenue. Marge Schoenherr marsch@att.net; Cathy Cook cookc@libcoop.net

AVVA Meeting opened at 7 p.m. with Pledge of Allegiance

Present: Marge Schoenherr, Gil and Phyllis Claunch, Patrick Bozzi, Clark and Pat Cherry, Jane Darling, Pat Druhl, Chris & Tim

Ignash, Cathy Cook.

March 13 we will serve cake after the meeting for Welcome Home Day. Resurrection Cemetery will provide the cake. The

American Legion will provide the coffee. Memorial Day, May 27 we will serve dinner after the ceremonies at Freedom Hill.

Menu will be discussed next month. The Ride for Freedom is June 23 starting at Wolverine Harley Davidson and ending at

Freedom Hill where there will be lunch. Phyllis thought American House will again provide donuts but this needs to be

confirmed. The chapter golf outing and the hospital ride are both on July 20. August 22 is a Classic Car Show at Gratiot Auto

Center. Men from the chapter will be cooking and the chapter will receive half of 50/50 monies. The chapter car show is August

24 at Gibraltar Trade Center. Our next meeting is March 20 at the Mount Clemens Public Library.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Cathy Cook

VA, SSA and IRS Cut Red Tape for Veterans and Survivors

New Policy Eliminates Paperwork, Allows More VA Staff to Focus on Eliminating Claims Backlog

December 20, 2012 WASHINGTON - The Department of

Veterans Affairs announced today it is cutting red tape for

Veterans by eliminating the need for them to complete an

annual Eligibility Verification Report (EVR). VA will

implement a new process for confirming eligibility for

benefits, and staff that had been responsible for processing

the old form will instead focus on eliminating the

compensation claims backlog.

Historically, beneficiaries have been required to complete

an EVR each year to ensure their pension benefits

continued. Under the new initiative, VA will work with the

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security

Administration (SSA) to verify continued eligibility for

pension benefits.

"By working together, we have cut red tape for Veterans

and will help ensure these brave men and women get the

benefits they have earned and deserve," said Secretary of

Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.

VA estimates it would have sent nearly 150,000 EVRs to

beneficiaries in January 2013. Eliminating these annual

reports reduces the burden on Veterans, their families, and

survivors because they will not have to return these

routine reports to VA each year in order to avoid

suspension of benefits. It also allows VA to redirect more

than 100 employees that usually process EVRs to work on

eliminating the claims backlog.

"Having already instituted an expedited process that

enables wounded warriors to quickly access Social Security

disability benefits, we are proud to work with our federal

partners on an automated process that will make it much

easier for qualified Veterans to maintain their VA benefits

from year to year," said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of

Social Security.

"The IRS is taking new steps to provide critical data to

help speed the benefits process for the nation's Veterans

and Veterans Affairs," said Beth Tucker, IRS Deputy

Commissioner for Operations Support. "The IRS is pleased

to be part of a partnership with VA and SSA that will

provide needed data quickly and effectively to move this

effort forward."

All beneficiaries currently receiving VA pension benefits

will receive a letter from VA explaining these changes and

providing instructions on how to continue to submit their

unreimbursed medical expenses.

More information about VA pension benefits is available

at http://www.benefits.va.gov/pension and other VA

benefit programs on the joint Department of Defense-VA

web portal eBenefits at www.ebenefits.va.gov

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Minutes of General Membership Meeting 2/13/13 ~ Submitted by Mike Schneider

Meeting called to order by President Brian Bobek at 1900 hours. Pledge of Allegiance recited and moment of silenceobserved. Introduction of officers. Motion by George S, seconded by Fred W to purchase new vacuum cleaner for theVet Center, motion passed. Motion by Bill M, seconded by Larry G to accept minutes as published in the Boo Coo News.

Treasurer's report: We had a gain in our net worth the past month and interest on our CDs is piling up by the cents.

Committees:

Hospital, POW/MIA and color guard to follow. Nospeaker’s bureau, state council or merchandiseactivity to report.

Scholarship: Woody stated that seven applicationshave been handed out and one has been returned. Hehas applications and they are available at the vetcenter. They must be turned in by May 1.

Food Bank: Macomb County stated they will givesome extra food this month and Gil has been tradingwith other food programs to help one another.

Monthly Raffle: All tickets are out and waiting forthe returns for the March drawing.

Agent Orange: Government promising to catch upon claims. Cleanup of DaNang Harbor has begun withmoney given by U.S. A revised bill has been passedfor the Stolen Valor Act. If you profit in any way fromthe lies you will be prosecuted. Rep. Gibsonreintroduced the Blue Water Navy bill to includeships that were within 12 miles of the shoreline.

Associates: Flyers for the golf outing are available.The date is July 20 at Hickory Hollow on North Ave.We need golfers, prizes for raffles and hole sponsors.Come out and play around.

Car Show: Donn S. will have one car show this yearat Gibraltar Trade Center Aug 24. Enter a car, donatesome prizes for the raffles and come out and have agood time that day.

Membership: We have 611 members and 56associates. We are still growing.

Ride for Freedom: Pat D stated that this year’s ridewill be on June 23. It will leave Wolverine andpossibly end at Freedom Hill. We will need help atboth venues, before and during the event. This is abig fundraiser for the Vet Center, so please plan tohelp. The ride to the VA Hospital will be July 20. Stopat Wolverine to purchase toiletry bags fordistribution at the VA.

NOMINATIONS ON NEXT PAGE

Old Business:Marv D. reported that our night out at BD's Mongolian netted us $264.Thanks Marv and Darlene for putting these events together. Morenights out to follow. A resolution was presented at the State Councilmeeting by Brian and Mike G which then will be forwarded to theNational VVA for consideration. This involves the PSA announcementswe hope will be authorized at the National Convention. Members ofthe Year forms are out and must be returned to Gary S by April 15.Chapter challenge coins are still available. The deeds for the fourcemetery plots at Cadillac East have come in. If you know someone inneed, please let us know.

New Business:There is a bill in the State House to exempt vets who are 100%disabled and unemployable from paying property taxes. Call yourlocal State Reps and ask them to support this Bill. VFW Post 7573 inNew Baltimore is having fish dinners on Fridays during Lent. Wepresented a plaque to them for the use of their hall for our Christmasdance. Gary P thanked all for their support at the time of his mother'sdeath. Brian asked Sander Levin for help in getting our 501(c)(3)status granted. He submitted a letter to help our cause but it may haveto run its course. Desk volunteers: please set the night line on thephone at the end of the day and retrieve the messages that are lefteach night. Penna's restaurant is hosting the "Thrilla at the Villa" andsome of the money they raise will be donated to the Vet Center thanksto Penna's and Al Marino. The Boo Coo News may be delayed thismonth due to problems Linda May is having with her new computer.A "Salute to Armed Forces” is being sponsored by Clinton Twp. alongwith a blood drive on March 12 & 13. Chris Franklin of the NativeAmerican Association of Veterans is sponsoring a karaoke night onMarch 9 at their center on Lawrence in Center Line. Dinner will beserved. They will also host a Welcome Home Vietnam Vets dinner ofMarch 29. Dinner and hanging out will be the order of the day. Whenwe did a funeral for Roy Montgomery, Scott Lewis of Channel 7 Newswas there. We presented medals to two Marines who were there forthe service and Scott was moved to tears by this small act. He has sentemails offering to help the chapter. We will ask him if he can helplocate the family of J.D. Smith, one of the veterans who did not have aheadstone. The national convention will be Aug. 13 thru 18 inJacksonville, FL. Funding for three and possibly four delegates not toexceed $5,000 was proposed. Motion by Pat D and seconded by MitchA to support was passed by membership. Maryanne Merritt, amember of Lake Orion Assembly Veterans Committee, donated $1,000to the chapter on behalf of them. She is also involved with "FromRomeo with Love" which sends packages to troops overseas. A motionby Gil C, seconded by Mike G to donate $500 to help pay for shippingcosts of packages, passed by membership. The Region 5 conferencewill be held July 12 thru 14 in Dearborn. Anyone wishing to run foroffice must have a copy of their DD214 on file at the Vet Center. 50/50 ticket #087668 won by Dave Boisin who donated his share tothe honor guard, thanks Dave. Motion to adjourn by Leo M, secondedby Bill M.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 - Boo Coo News MARCH 2013 - Page 6

POW/MIAWelcome Home!

1,654 Missing50 Michigan

REMEMBER THE MICHIGAN POW/MIAS

FOR MARCH***

Submitted by Tom Duff

Harry Beckwith, Flint, MIA 3/24/71, South Vietnam, Army

Craig Dix, Livonia, MIA 3/17/71, Cambodia, Army

Larry Green, Mt. Morris, MIA 3/26/68,

South Vietnam, Marines

Michael May, Vassar, MIA 3/2/69, Cambodia, Army

Richard Roberts, Lansing, MIA 3/25/69,

South Vietnam, Army

Donald Woloczyk, Alpena, MIA 3/1/66, North Vietnam, Navy

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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!

"I was prepared to be wounded --- prepared to be captured --

- even prepared to be killed. I was not prepared to be

abandoned by my country." Former POW U.S. Navy Captain

Eugene "Red" McDaniel

Support your POW/MIAs. Fly your POW/MIA flag.

Display a POW/MIA decal. If you need a POW/MIA decal

for your car, truck or bike, or certificate of appreciation

for flying a flag, see Tom Duff

National League of POW/MIA

Families is on Facebook with the latest updates.

Aman is not dead until he is forgotten. We will neverforget. Welcome Home!

``When one member of the armed forces is not worth theeffort to be found, then we have lost our honor.`` ~~ VVNW

POW/MIA Report

#### Submitted by Tom Duff POW/MIA chairman - 9th Inf.‘68 - ‘69

WWII

No new recoveries

Korea

MSgt. Robert Stein, Army, MIA 12/4/50 North Korea,

accounted for 2/6/13

PFC James Hare, Army, MIA 2/13/51. Accounted for 1/9/13

PFC Bobby Byars, Army, MIA 12/12/50 North Korea,

accounted for 1/4/13

PFC Weldon Davis, Army, MIA 11/29/50. Captured and

taken to POW camp known as Death Valley. Reportedly died

from malnutrition and pneumonia. Accounted for 1/9/13

Cpl. Robert Scott, Army, MIA 12/1/50 North Korea,

accounted for 1/16/13

Cpl. Robert Archer, MIA 12/2/50. Taken to Death Valley.

Died from malnutrition and lack of medical care. Accounted

for 1/14/13

Vietnam

Lt. Richard Laws, Navy, KIA/BNR 4/3/66, North Vietnam.

Remains recovered 11/23/95 and identified 12/3/12.

1,654 missing from Vietnam, 50 from Michigan

BOARD MEETING MINUTES CONTINUED

Nominations for Office (round #1):

President: Brian Bobek

1st Vice-president: Gary Purcell

2nd Vice-president: Woody Horne, Larry Gaughan, Ron Drdul

Secretary: Mike Schneider

Treasurer: Mike Jacobi

Board of Directors: Mike Gardner, Chris Franklin, Larry May, Gary Stephens, Leo Miller, Donn Sinclair

State Delegate: Mike Gardner, Brian Bobek

Nominating Committee: Gary Sox, Bill Mault, Marv Domaradzki, Mitch Argyris, Mike Bilyk

Trustee: Mike Gardner, Tim Ignash

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 - Boo Coo News MARCH 2013 - Page 7

A JUNGLE NIGHT“New Guinea – 1944

Staff Sgt. Fred Domaradzki ~ Anti Tank Co. 32nd Red Arrow Division

Just sitting here in the jungle night

And waiting for the Japs to come and fight.

You just keep looking into dark space,

But you can’t see further than your face.

The jungle is full of different sounds,

Which carry far through the night.

Then you wonder what may be around,

And pray to God for a little light.

You sit and listen to all these sounds,

And cock your rifle to fire a few rounds.

Have no fear in this jungle night,

You’re not alone through the night.

Your friends are there to help you out,

Wherever you may be about.

When spirits succumbs and danger is near,

Courage alone will chase away the fear.

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The Member of the Year will be announced at the March general membership meeting.

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Thank you for your help and support!

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Looking ahead:

June 23 Ride forFreedom

Looking ahead:

July 20 color guard golf outingfundraiser

July 20 ride tothe VA hospital

Lookingahead:

Aug. 24car show

FIRST CLASS

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154P. O. Box 1114 Mount Clemens MI 48046-1114

1,654 stillunaccounted for; 50 from Michigan

OPEN to read the GOOD NEWS about Chapter 154WWW.VVA154.COM

a VVA CHAPTER OF THE YEAR!

MARCH 2013 issue of BOO COO NEWS

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