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GR UpdateScott GriffithGovt. Relations Director and [email protected]
Change is in the Air
It's a good time to be affiliated with our Chapter. Not only are we the only 501(c)(3) Veteran Service Organization in Wisconsin with a 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating, we are also the only PVA chapter to achieve this distinguished rating! Change is good! Ifyou’ve been an inactive member or associate member now is the time to come back
and get involved. We are looking for members to help tell our story, participate in ourupcoming events, and conduct advocacy outreach throughout Wisconsin.
During the month of April we will be conducting Spinal Cord Injury/disease awareness activities. If you can do something within your community, please contact the office so that we can get you brochures and materials to make your event successful.
Churches, schools, and social clubs provide an excellent venue to share our stories.
As the chapter continues to transform, our goal is to build a legacy. We are proud to share that we have started multiple endowments to ensure the chapter’s financial solvency for many years to come. New fundraising ideas, grants, and donors are being sought to grow these endowments and continue to fund our current programs.
As always, the donation process has been made easy by directing donors to our chapter website at www.wisconsinpva.org. Continued on page 2
We Got A Fresh New lookThanks to many volunteers we now have a newly decorated office. Thanks goes to Dr.
Lee and his wife, Marquette students, &Brookfield East students for helping paint andarrange the office.
Carpet was donated by J & J Flooring Group
and the carpet installation was provided by ateam of volunteers from Nonn’s Kitchen Bathand Flooring of Waukesha. Everyone workedvery hard to create our new space, and we are
so appreciative!
Stop in and see our new Place!
NUMBERS
Members at Large
292
Associate Membership
329
Officers & Staff
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Our Veterans NeedYour HELP!
By making a tax-free
donation today, you can
make a Wisconsin Veteran's life better. Mail
the enclosed donation
envelope TODAY! 95% goes to Veterans
programs and 5% goes to
administration.
Our Veterans NeedYour HELP!
By making a tax-free
donation today, you can
make a Wisconsin Veteran's life better. Mail
the enclosed donation
envelope TODAY! 95% goes to Veterans
programs and 5% goes to
administration.
President's ReportPhillip E. Rosenberg
Vice President, Dale Nelson and Government Relations Director, Scott Griffith, attended the Advocacy and Legislation seminar, March
5th to the 10th. They met with our Congressmen to discuss issues that impact you and your families. Be sure to read about the details on page 1.
The Sports Committee has a lot on their plate – planning for the Green Bay Trap Shoot and reviewing our Sports Policy for the year.
Watch for announcements on the website and Facebook! Rememberthere is still time to register for the National Wheelchair games. Be sure to contact our Recreation Therapist at the VA for registration forms and certification.
We are excited to announce our lunch program at the Spinal Care Institute. Be sure to read about it on page 11.
Your voice is needed! We are calling for nomination to our Board of Directors. Please see the article on page 5 if you have any questions, call the office!
If you call the Chapter Office you may hear a new voice, Vicki
Lipinski has joined us on a part-time basis to help the organization continue to roll forward in a positive way!
We are always looking for stories for our newsletter, or to post on the web-site. If you have anything you would like to pass on to the
membership, please send it to the office.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me or the office.
SAVE THE DATE
The Brown County, Green Bay Trap Shoot will be August 4-6, 2017.
Watch our website www.wisconsinpva.org and Facebook for registration, or call the office after April 15th for more information.
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New Members
None
Associate Members
Vicki Lipinski
Stefanie Limon
Final Bugle Call
Jarl L. Scheibe
Thomas Markovich
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Calling All Veterans and Supporters!Over the next several months we have a number of opportunities to
show our pride and celebrate!
April is Spinal Cord Awareness Month – learn about spinal cord injuries, watch our facebook page for information!
May is National Military Appreciation Month –
● Armed Forces Day – May 13th
● Memorial Day – May 29th– a great time to make a donation inhonor or memory of a vet!
June is time to celebrate a cherished symbol of our freedom on June
14th, fly your American flag!
Show your pride and support – here’s how:
1. Display the American Flag on your home or business
2. Send a care package to a soldier www.usocares.org3. Visit your local Veteran’s organization website, buy them an
item from their wish list!4. See a person in uniform, smile and thank them
5. Volunteer at a local Veteran’s organization6. Drop off a care package at the VA Hospital7. Attend your local Memorial Day Parade8. Email us a photo and/or special memory of a vet and we’ll
share on facebook ([email protected])
Be sure to Like us on Facebook and follow our posts all month long for fun trivia facts and a chance to win some PVA- Wisconsin Swag!
When you shop on Amazon.com sign up for their “Smile” program. Amazon will give a percentage of all sales to the PVA Wisconsin
Chapter.
1. Type in www.amazon.com/smile
2. Choose the Wisconsin Paralyzed Veterans as your charity and shop
Remember each time you shop sign into the Smile Program!
PVA Wisconsin
Your CFC
Charity of Choice!Are you a federal employee
in Southeast Wisconsin?
Have you thought about
signing up to have donations
deducted from your check?
Please consider the Paralyzed
Veterans of America
Wisconsin Chapter to be your
charity for the Combined
Federal Campaign.
CFC #26146
EntertainmentDon't forget members are
able to apply for a membership entertainment grant twice a year (10/1-9/30). Information and forms
can be found at: http://www.wisconsinpva.org/or call the office at (800)-875-9782.
PVA Annual Election for 2017-2018
The Paralyzed Veterans of America WI Chapter is accepting nominations for the board of directors until July 31. In early August, the election ballots will be mailed to the PVA WI Chapter voting
membership for their selections. Here is a list of the current PVA, WI Chapter BOD Members and the expiration dates of their terms of office.
(4 slots) (4 slots) (4 slots)
Expires 09/30/2017 Expires 09/30/2018 Expires 09/30/2019
Ken Ness Jim Rutledge Phil RosenbergDale Nelson Ken Matthews Peter Carrao
Michael Thomas (vacant) Derrick TrentinScott Griffith (vacant) Troy KurczekMichael O’Leary
Nominations are now being accepted. If you are considering running for one of these open positions, you must successfully complete the Paralyzed Veterans of America Certification Process. If the National Secretary (Mr. Larry Dodson) has not certified you, your name can be placed on the ballot, but you cannot assume an elected position until you are certified. The certification process is very
simple, and the forms are available at the Chapter Office.
Certification requires three items of proof: (here are samples of items in each category)
Citizenship
Birth CertificatePassportImmigration and Naturalization Form Number
Active Duty service in the armed forces and character of discharge other than dishonorableDD-214Other (specify)
Medical proof of spinal cord injury or disease
Medical RecordsPhysician’s statement
Other (specify)
This process does take a little time, so please get the ball rolling as soon as possible. Questions? Please call the office at 414-328-8910.
MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE!
GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHAPTER!
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April May June
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PVA-WI Board of Directors meeting. 1:30 pm, Chapter Office
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Office Closing at 1:00 pm for Good Friday
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NVWG applications due
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Easter
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PVA-WI Board of Directors meeting. 1:30 pm, Chapter Office
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Office closing at 1:00 pm for Memorial Day
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Office Closed – MemorialDay
Events
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Office closing at 1:00 pm for 4th of Jully
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Office Closed – July 4th Holiday
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PVA-WI Board of Directors meeting. 1:30 pm, Chapter Office
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NVWG Games
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South Milw. Heritage Days Parade - more
information to follow
Veterans Afields 2017 Schedule
Trap Shoot at Boxhorn Gun Club, Muskego
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
• May 10th
• May 24th
• June 14th
• June 28th
• July 12th
• Aug. 2nd
• Aug. 23rd
Youth Shoot at Lomira (more info later)
• Sept. 16th
ATTENTION MEMBERSATTENTION MEMBERSWant to know what happens at the Wisconsin Chapter Board of Directors Meeting. On the 2nd Tuesdayof each month at 1:30 pm., you can now call in and listen to the meeting live. We invite you to be a part of your Chapter. Call the office at 800-875-9782 and request the phone number to dial into the
meeting.
Please notify the office when you have a change in address, phone number or email.
Want to help us cut costs. Receive the newsletter via email. Contact Susan Gall at
To unsubscribe from the newsletter send an email to [email protected].
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Disabled Veterans Fishing Outing
WHEN: June 21, 2017 - Pt Washington, WI
WHO: All disabled veterans are invited
WHAT: Fishing and lunch at the American Legion
SIGNUP: Call Mary at 920-918-9144 by June 12th
Or sign up at the SCI Unit at the VA Hospital
July
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VA 150th Anniversary
Celebration
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PVA-WI Board of Directors meeting. 1:30 pm, Chapter Office
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Flag Day
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Port Washington Fishing Outing - call the office if interested
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WA-WM Monogram Club
hosts free chicken dinnerfor Veterans - call the office if interested
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Join us in celebration of the VA’s 150th!Saturday, June 2nd
9 am – 5 pm
There will be opportunity to tour the grounds,
weapons and flag exhibits, reenactments, food vendors, information booths and interactive opportunities – a fun day for the whole family!
The PVA-WI Chapter will:
● guide tours of the Spinal Cord Center
● provide opportunities to try out adaptive
equipment
● run a wheel chair obstacle course
● sell water and root beer floats
We will also do our Annual Butterfly Release!
Gather at the SCI lower entrance at Noon where we will release butterflies to bring awareness to
Ependymoma.
Ependymoma is a rare type of primary brain or spinal cord tumor, found in both adults and more commonly, children. With the brain and spine
being key elements of the nervous system, the advancement of this tumor can be devastating.
● There is no known cause
● There are approximately 2100 new diagnose each year in the US
● Ependymoma is the third most common form of childhood brain and spine tumors
● The overall all 5-year survival rate is 81.86%
For more information about Ependymoma, please
visit cernfoundation.org
The butterfly was chosen to represent Ependymoma as a symbol of hope and change. Show your support, be part of this beautiful ceremony.
To order your butterfly in advance:
● please call the office at 414-328-8910 witha credit card
● visit our website www.wisconsinpva.org, click the donate button and in the drop
down box select butterfly release.
● Mail a check to the Chapter office 2311 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227, indicating it’s for the butterfly release.
The cost is $10, with proceeds being donated to
Ependymoma Research.
A limited number of butterflies will be available for purchase the day of.
Are You a VeteranStruggling to KeepYour Air or HEATand POWER on?
Heat for Heroesmay be able to
help!
(800) 891-9276
101010
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SCI Out-patient Annual ExamLunch Program
As part of our community outreach program the chapter is providing a lunch program for
veterans who get their annual SCI exam in the out-patient clinic at the SCI center here in Milwaukee. We collaborated with the SCI staff dietitian, Samantha Schleiger, and
came up with a menu that’s nutritional and well-balanced. We all know first-hand what it is like to fast and prepare for our annual exams. This is a test program and we
welcome your feedback.
Fisher House WisconsinAnother community outreach initiative this year is for the chapter to support the “Meal-train” program at the
Fisher House. Every month we will be selecting a date to provide a meal to the house guests. Pictured below is our first dinner served by our volunteers Mrs. Julie Kronenburg, Mr. Scott Griffith, and Mr. Troy Kurczek.
The guests enjoyed a nice home cooked style meal after spending all day at the hospital with their loved one. If you would like to help support this program, please contact the chapter office. We can only
schedule meal dates 30 days in advance.
Jamaican Service ProjectPVA Wisconsin is helping support those who are less fortunate in Jamaica.
We are accepting medical supplies:
• That have not expired.
• They must be unused and in their original
sterile sealed wrapping.
• No medications will be accepted.
Please drop off at the chapter office.
Attention College StudentsScholarships are Available For:
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Please go to our Website
www.wisconsinpva.org
For requirements and application forms.
Yearly scholarships available to students who
plan going into the care of spinal cord injury or disease. $500, $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships available to junior and senior students who are attending an accredited
program at a Wisconsin college. Scholarshipsmust be postmarked by April or October 1st. See which one would fit you the best.
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Advertise in the Dairyland News and receive freespace on our Website for Twelve Months.
1 Issue 2 Issues 4 Issues
Biz Card $60 $110 $180
¼ Page $85 $160 $280
½ Page $120 $230 $420
Full Page $225 $540 $840
*(Dairyland News published 4 times a year)
1350 Copies are printed with each edition of the newsletter. Dead line is the 10th of the month
before the next issue is printed. The Dairyland News is printed quarterly, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep and Oct-Dec. Payment by check or credit card is accepted.
Contact:
Paralyzed Veterans of America - WisconsinAttn: Susan Gall, Editor2311 S. 108th StreetWest Allis, WI 53227
(800) 875-WPVA (9782)(414) 328-8910 Office(414) 328-8948 FAX
It’s Sports Raffle Ticket Time!!!! Show your support to PVA by selling or buying
raffle tickets, proceeds go to support of shootingsports programs. Check out some of our new ideas! Please call the office if you are interested.
JUST GIVE
Please see our website www.wisconsinpva.org for easy donating. Click on DONATE button on upper right corner of the webpage. Many options:
One time donation
Monthly giving
In Memory Of
Program choice
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Brew City Air Gun Shootersby Gwen Sheppard
• 2017 Schedule
6 April
11 May
15 June
27 July
16 August
Anyone interested in more information or wanting to shoot should contact Gwen Sheppard at 414-979-9241 or email:
Air Rifle Events:
●The Endeavor Games●The Valor Games
●Camp Perry Monthly Shootshttp://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-center-event-matches/monthly-air-rifle-and-air-pistol-matches/
●ACES Postal Match shot on a quarterly basis. Goto http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-aces-postal/ ■
Chapter Hats for Sale
$20.00 plus shippingContact the Chapter Office for Details.
