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VIETNAM VETERANS
ADVANCE http://www.vva11.org
Official Publication of Chapter #11, Vietnam Veterans of America, Farmingville, New York
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Events
July, August, September 2016
July 4 Southhampton Parade 9:00 am Southhampton,NY
Aug. 24 Firework Display 6:00 pm VAMC, Northport
Aug. 26 General Meeting 8:00 pm 286, Hawkins Road, Centereach, NY
Sep/Oct Fishing Trip To Be Announced
*2nd Wednesday of every month at Calverton National Cemetery 9:45 am NOA Service.
No General Meeting in July, See you all on August 26th.
Welcome Home!
2015 - 2016 Officers
Rich Kitson President
Cell: 631-942-0105
Clarence Simpson Vice President Tony Raiona Treasurer
Home: 631-447-1271 Home: 631-399-0244
Dave Higgins Secretary Charlie Waters Assistant Secretary Home: 631-736-0737 Home: 631-751-1886
2014 – 2015 Board of Directors
BRUCE ANTIN FRANK D’AVERSA TOM MACK BILL HOLOP 631-484-4699 631-265-7525 516-524-0030 631-243-9148
KEITH CRONIN JAMES O’DONNELL BILL BAESSLER DAVE SINCLAIR 631-560-0364 516-752-2915 631-697-1300 631-928-9352
Rich Toth Randy Schnittger
631-226-6927 516-731-4465
Standing Committees
MEMBERSHIP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FINANCE VETERANS AFFAIRS
Frank D’Aversa Rich Kitson Tony Raiona Dave Higgins 631-265-7525 631-942-0105 631-399-0244 631-736-0737
Homeless Veterans Nominating POW / MIA Patient Welfare / PTSD
Clarence Simpson Bill Baessler James O’Donnell Dave Sinclair/Walter Stobie 631-447-1271 631-697-1300 516-752-2915 631-928-9352
VETERANS BENEFITS PUBLIC AFFAIRS MINORITY AFFAIRS WOMEN VETERANS Bill Rodriguez Frank D’Aversa Clarence Simpson Maria Miller
Sheana Morris 631-265-7525 631-447-1271 631-399-0244
631-853-8387 Clarence Simpson Dave Higgins
CONSTITUTION AVVA LIAISON INCARCERATED VETS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Bill Baessler Susan Sinclair Ralph Zanchelli Clarence Simpson 631-697-1300 631-928-9352 631-665-5323 631-447-1271
Clarence Simpson Nacola Wilson Frank D’Aversa Randy Schnittger
631-447-1271 631-849-2825 631-265-7525 516-731-4465 Rose D’Aversa
631-265-7525 Mary Schnittger
516-731-4465
Jean Palladino Maria Miller
631-399-0244 Sue Stoll
631-567-8651
Agent Orange Employment & Chaplain State Delegates
Keith Cronin Business Monsignor Bob Moore 631-277-8105 631-560-0364 Randy Schnittger Charles R. Fink Rich Toth 631-226-6927
Ed Stoll 516-731-4465 Rabbi Paul Swerdlow Bruce Antin 631-484-4699
631-567-8651 VA Hospital Chaplain Clarence Simpson 631-447-1271 Bruce Antin
631-484-4699
Chapter 11 Assistance Center & Service Office (631) 751-1813
Ad-Hoc Committees
VA Hospital Pinelawn Merchandise Sales Newsletter & Photography Rich Kitson Rich Toth Dave Sinclair Tony Raiona
631-942-0105 631-226-6927 631-928-9352 631-399-0244 Clarence Simpson/Nacola Wilson
631-447-1271 631-849-2825
COLOR GUARD BALD HILL BENEVOLENT VETS COURT
James O’Donnell Bill Baessler Frank D’Aversa/Dave Sinclair Ralph Zanchelli 516-752-2915 631-697-1300 631-265-7525 631-698-9352 631-665-5323
James O’Donnell Bill Baessler Frank D’Aversa 516-752-2915 631-697-1300 631-265-7525
FUND RAISING VIET VET RIDERS CALVERTON VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Bruce Antin Tony Raiona Dave Higgins 631-736-0737 Bill Holop 631-484-4699 631-399-0244 631-243-9148
Become a Volunteer at the
Northport VAMC Volunteers provide many important functions and services throughout the Medical
Center and help make our patients’ stay more enjoyable.
Volunteers can perform a number of services that can match the many skills and
talents which they have with the many VAMC assignments.
Questions? Call Bill Holop, Volunteer Recruiter
VVA Chapter #11 631-243-9148
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NYSC’s Funeral Guide
“When a Veteran Passes Away: A Planning Guide for the Surviving Family” is the
title of a new fact-filled reader-friendly pamphlet put together by the New York
State Council. The booklet contains, among other things, advice on how to apply
for death and burial benefits, including burial in a VA-run national cemetery, how
to arrange funeral honors, as well as a good deal of information specific to family
members who live in New York.
You can download a copy at the State Council’s web site,
http://nyvietnamvets.org/w-a-v-p-a.php
Dear Chapter Members:
The spring brought many events including our Annual Memorial Day Services and the beginning of our Concert
Series. The highlight of the spring was the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 11 presence at the 50th
Commemoration of the Vietnam War Ceremony which was held in the Wall of Wars Garden at the VA Hospital
in Northport.
The Commemoration Ceremony included approximately 2500 people, 1500 of which were Vietnam Veterans.
Steve Castleton who represented the Department of Defense stated that this was the largest gathering he had
ever seen to receive the Commemorative Pin and Proclamation. Congressman Israel said that it was the largest
gathering of people he had ever spoken to in his career. Monsignor Fink read his poem “Bury me with Soldiers”
after explaining what motivated him to compose this most meaningful poem. To me that was the highlight of
the entire ceremony. There were 150 Green Jackets, and at least 50 members without jackets with spouses,
family members, and significant others. Our chapter probably represented approximately 400 people in
attendance. In the history of our chapter, I have never seen that many Green Jackets and family members at any
one place at the same time. Thank you for all who attended. It was truly one of our finest hours as a Chapter.
The take away is Vets Helping Vets in an emotional and spiritual way.
To thank everyone individually is virtually impossible but we represented the most in attendance for any group
at both the Calverton and Pinelawn Memorial Day services. Our Color Guard was outstanding and Jim
O’Donnell and Billy Baessler closed out the weekend with the Reading of the Names of all who were killed in
Vietnam from Suffolk County and friends and family remembered. Again, it is an expression of Vets Helping
Vets, spiritually and emotionally meaningful for Gold Star Mothers and family members who were in
attendance. Thank you to all who made this possible.
As usual the fishing trip on June 3rd
was a smashing success. 47 members and Jennifer Pohl, our Chapter
friend, had a great time. A special thanks to Frank D’Aversa for the food and rubber chicken caught by Uncle
Sal along with Rich Toth and Bobby Moore for organizing the trip. If you missed this trip, don’t miss our trip
in the fall. The Celtic Quest and the crew were perfect hosts. Thank you to the members who made this
possible for us.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the General Meeting on June 24th
and again at the 4th
of July parade in
Southampton. Also, see you at the Wednesday night concerts at the VAMC, Wall of Wars Memorial Garden at
6:30pm. Enjoy your summer.
See you at our next meeting.
Semper Fi
Rich
From the President’s Desk . . .
Wall of Wars
Over the years, the veterans of this country, along with their families have protected us time and
again so that we may live as free people in this country we love. The veterans alive today
understand the sacrifices they have made – and they understand, honor, and respect the
sacrifices of those that served before them. There, in Northport, at the Medical Center, exists a
place of tranquility and safety for our veterans - and for all visitors – to reflect on these
sacrifices and our nation’s great history. In 2009, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden was
constructed. Building upon this Memorial Garden and a stage and patio was added in
2011…and now it is time to add the third and final phase of this project:
“The Wall of Wars”.
Spanning from the American Revolution, to today’s global War on Terror, the Wall will include
twelve granite monuments that each depict a period of history in America
Veterans, their families and friends, and visitors of all ages will be able to walk among the
monuments and reflect on the history of this country and those that have served, sacrificed, and
died for the protection of our freedom.
Imagine the veterans visiting, healing, and living at the Medical Center having a place to sit and
quietly reflect on what they and those before them have achieved. Imagine the therapeutic
effects of sharing these reflections with their fellow service members, or their children and
grandchildren. The Wall of Wars will become a place to honor, remember, and educate. In
time, we plan to add features such as audio narratives and smart phone applications to enhance
the visitors experience and highlight the contributions of brave Americans.
Northport VAMC
Saturday Hours
D.A.V
Free Transportation Service
Most veterans are aware of the service which provides rides to Northport VA.
But we also wanted to let everybody know that you could also get transportation to
the veteran’s facilities in St. Albans, Bronx, Brooklyn or Manhattan VA Hospitals.
If needed, all rides are based on priority order.
All other rules in the DAV brochure apply.
Submitted by: Bill Holop
The 2013 Non-VA Emergency Care Fact Sheet
Today, July 10, 2013, I received a most interesting "Fact Sheet" from the VA.
The question comes to my mind: "Why did it take the VA 14 years to make these mandatory law facts known to the
Veterans?"
The NON-VA EMERGENCY CARE FACT SHEET covered the issue of emergency care at non-VA facilities for Veterans
receiving VA medical care.
The notice originated March 1, 2013, from the VA Chief Business Office, Purchased Care, Denver, CO, YET; it was bulk
mailed from the VA Health Eligibility Center, Atlanta GA within the last week.
The tone of the notice would indicate that the issue of VA payment of emergency care for VA covered Veterans at private
facilities is new and that the VA is doing us all a favor by informing us of this option.
The truth of the matter is that this issue of VA payment for private provider emergency care of covered Veterans was
mandated by the Veterans Millennium Bill Act of 1999 and has been law since December of that year.
I know this to be fact because I took the VA to the BVA -- and won - on this very issue in the year 2005 when the local
VA Medical Center refused to pay for a billing for emergency coronary care at the local regional coronary care
facility. The BVA ruling was a word-for-word restatement of my appeal arguments and law in support!
However, I note that the VA did incompletely state the facts of this act and law.
COVERED EMERGENCIES:
In the case of ANY (not just VA defined) medical emergency treatment at a private provider the VA must compensate the
provider in full, further; if the Veteran is admitted to hospital directly from the private facility ER, the VA must
compensate the facility for ALL the Veteran's care ER and admitted care. This also includes compensating any
ambulance service involved in the emergency transport.
The law DOES NOT state the mandate is for a condition that the VA defines as emergency, it states that in any situation
in which a "reasonable and prudent person" would believe a medical emergency exists, where the Veteran is transported
to and receives private facility emergency room care, including when the Veteran is admitted to hospital from the ER care,
the VA must compensate for all the services.
COMPENSATION:
This compensation is to be such that the Veteran then owes NOTHING on the bills for the private care.
Under this law the VA's version of "reasonable and customary" billing does not apply, rather; the local area reasonable
and customary billing amount talks precedent -- the amount the insurance companies would reimburse the medical
facilities is what the VA must pay.
VETERANS COVERED:
The so called "Fact Sheet" also leads readers to believe that the coverage only applies to Service Connected Veterans
which is a direct defiance of the law which states that ANY Veteran eligible for VA medical care is covered for
emergency care. This would include Service Connected as well as War Pension covered Veterans, and any Veterans with
medical coverage under any other VA plan.
Filing Your Military Discharge
with the Suffolk County Clerk Judith A. Pascale
Suffolk County Clerk
310 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-3793
The County Clerk’s Office will file and microfilm all veteran’s discharge
papers, issue two certified copies, issue wallet size identification and return
all documents to the veteran free of charge.
Many times, under stressful conditions, a veteran’s family cannot locate
discharge papers that are needed to prove eligibility for veteran’s benefits.
By recording these papers with the County Clerk’s Office, veterans will
ensure that these documents will always be available to them during a time
of need.
House votes to expand benefits for Vietnam 'Blue Water Navy' vets
Patricia Kime, Military Times 3:42 p.m. EDT May 19, 2016
Veterans who served on Navy ships off Vietnam and have diseases linked to Agent Orange were buoyed
Thursday by House passage of a measure that could expand their Veterans Affairs benefits.
An amendment added to the House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill would require the department to presume
these veterans were exposed to the toxic herbicide and provide health care and compensation if they are sick as a result.
The initiative still must pass the Senate before it becomes law, but it marks a major step forward for a cause that has languished in
Congress and at the VA for years.
“Members from both sides of the aisle have been fighting to make sure these sailors get the health care they need,” said amendment
sponsor Rep. Chris Gibson, R-N.Y. “We will never turn our backs on our service men and women.”
VA already has presumed that sailors and Marines who served on ships on inland waterways in Vietnam faced the same risks as those
who served on the ground and provide them benefits if they have one of several diseases linked to herbicide exposure, including
Parkinson's disease, diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.
But VA does not consider “blue water veterans” to have been directly exposed to the herbicide and therefore are ineligible for
benefits.
Advocacy groups and legislators say a VA policy that excludes bays and harbors from the definition of “inland” is unfair , and, they
add, studies indicate that service members may have been exposed when the ships they were assigned to used distilled contaminated
sea water for bathing and drinking.
“These personnel were heavily exposed to this toxin through shipboard water systems that drew Agent Orange-affected waters
through filtration systems,” said retired Navy Cmdr. John Wells, Military-Veterans Advocacy executive director. “Although they may
never have been on land where the toxin was sprayed, they were still exposed through eating, drinking and bathing.”
The Institute of Medicine released a study in 2011 saying there is not enough information to determine whether these veterans were
exposed to Agent Orange.
Despite the research gap, Wells said many of the estimated surviving 90,000 sailors and Marines who served are sick and dying from
Agent Orange-related diseases.
“There is incontrovertible, scientific proof of this exposure, but the Department of Veterans Affairs has been reticent about restoring
benefits, even in light of recent court cases,” Wells wrote in a recent press release.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced similar legislation in the Senate.
A spokesman for Gibson said Thursday the congressman was working closely with colleagues to ensure that similar language is
passed in the Senate.
The House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill passed 295-129.
Patricia Kime covers military and veteran’s health care and medicine for Military Times. She can be reached at
Submitted by Bill Holop
Dental Care for Veterans
Stony Brook Dental School - Dental Care for Veterans 631-632-8989
1. Make appointment for a Dental Screening (right now they are booking in November).
2. Bring your DD214
3. Cost is $20.00 and $10.00 if you have your DD214
4. All general work is 50% off
Rhea Spina – passing along some helpful information obtained from one of our Nassau County
PFC Dwyer Peer Facilitators.
Don’t Tax Old Glory
The STATE Division of Veterans’ Affairs is reminding New Yorkers over the Memorial Day
weekend that the flags of the U.S., New York military branches, military services and prisoners
of war are exempt from sales taxes.
Tax authorities say U.S. flags are fully exempt from state and local sales taxes year-round.
That also applies to Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Prisoner of
War/Missing in Action flags.
The Associated Press
Monday, May 30, 2016, Vol. 97 – No. 340
Passing of the Flag
The American Flag is a piece of cloth with three colors on it – red, white and blue with seven red stripes and six
white stripes. In a field of blue, we find fifty stars. Sometimes the cloth is as large as half a football field.
Sometimes it is as small as a pin.
As a child, I would put my hand over my heart and pledge allegiance to it. As a soldier, I would salute it. It has
travelled the world and it has been to the moon. In my home town of Philadelphia, the American flag had its
beginning. I still remember climbing the narrow spiral staircase at Betsy Ross' home. Forever planted in my
mind are two images. One is of the four soldiers raising the flag at Iwo Jima; the other is of the firemen raising
the flag at Ground Zero.
As the flag blows in the wind, I am reminded of the dreams that it inspires; dreams that inspired my
grandparents to leave all that they had known and travel half way around the world in search of freedom and
opportunity. Pride fills my being as I watch this piece of cloth raised at the Olympics and our national anthem
played. When I see it at half mast, I am sad because our country has lost one of our best. As it drapes a coffin, it
says “You have protected me and now I shall protect you.”
I watched as the flag was folded. With each fold I felt the emotions in me rage. After the thirteenth fold, the flag
is presented to me. I held it because I can no longer hold my beloved Molly. As I held the flag, I knew what I
must do. I gave it to my oldest granddaughter with instructions that at her Bat Mitzvah, she will pass it on to my
next oldest grandchild and so it will be passed from grandchild to grandchild until one day it will be given to a
great granddaughter who will be named Molly. The flag which has symbolized so much for so many has taken
on a new meaning for our family.
But my story does not end here. A few days after I had given the flag to my granddaughter a package arrived. I
opened it and there was another flag with a note from my congressman. This second flag had flown over the
Capitol in Molly’s memory. I could give away the flag but the flag would always be there for me to inspire me,
to cry with me, to dream with me.
The flag that I gave to my grandchildren, I had seen at twilight’s last gleaming and it speaks of all that I shall
never forget. The flag that flew over the Capitol at dawn’s early light will lead me to the dawning of a new day;
the beginning of the future.
Submitted by: Chaplain Paul Swerdlow, BCC HPC
VAMC NORTHPORT 2016
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Date Band Genre 6/1/16 Bombshells/Coast Guard Band Patriotic
6/8/16 Tom Manuel & His Syncopated Jazzman Jazz Standards
6/15/16 Copy Cat Calypso
6/22/16 Denise Given 40’s, Big Band
6/29/16 Danny Kean Jazz/Soul
7/6/16 The Bobcats Rockabilly
7/13/16 Just Cause Classic Rock
7/20/16 Beyond Fab Beatles
7/27/16 Willy & The Poorboys Creedance
8/3/16 Jukebox Explosion 60’s Tribute
8/10/16 One Hot Night Neil Diamond
8/17/16 LI Symphony Classical
8/24/16 Transfusion Classic Rock
8/31/16 Hoo Doo Loungers – (fireworks) Nawlins
9/7/16 Squeaky Clean Pop
9/14/16 LIBQ Bluegrass
Annual Fall Fishing Trip
TBD
September/October
Celtic Quest
Port Jefferson Marina
Call Bob Moore
631-277-8105
Rich Toth
631-226-6927
VVA 11 Veterans Justice Court Team and Suffolk County Veterans Court Presiding
Judge John J. Toomey welcome Suffolk County Sheriff Vincent DeMarco to the
Veterans Justice Court
Dinner to Honor
Judge John J. Toomey
COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE VIETNAM WAR
Honoring U.S. Service Members who
Served and Sacrificed
During the Vietnam War
Was held on May 7, 2016
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden Courtyard
Northport VA Medical Center
MEMORIAL DAY
Reading of the Names
at
Bald Hill
Suffolk County Correctional
Facility at Yaphank
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the
Incarcerated Veterans Pod
Fishing Trip
on the
Celtic Quest
My healthevet My Health, My Care: 24/7 Online Access to VA
VA Allergies and Adverse Reactions
Information for Patients
Contact: Valerie Drautz, 631-261-4400 - Ext. 5358
- Empowering Veterans
- Improving Health Outcomes
- 24/7 Access to VA Information
How to find VA Allergies and Adverse Reactions on My HealtheVet
Log on to: www.my health.va.gov
Select: Go to My HealtheVet and press Enter
Other Important Features:
VA Prescription Refills, VA Appointments, Medical Libraries, Wellness Reminders
Agent Orange Overview
Many Vietnam veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange continue to experience health problems related to
their exposure, but not all of them are able to claim disability benefits through the Department of Veterans’
Affairs (VA). Although a recent VA ruling is making compensation more accessible for those with Parkinson’s
disease, ischemic heart disease and hairy cell leukemia, there are still thousands whose illnesses are not
considered service-connected by VA.
For many Navy and Coast Guard vets, the problem in proving their health problems are related to their military
service begins with their off-shore duty. Because Agent Orange (AO), a blend of toxic herbicides used to
remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces, was predominantly sprayed over jungles, the
VA presumes services connection only for those who can prove they had “boots on the ground” or served on
inland rivers. Many veterans who served on ships off the coast of Vietnam, so called “blue water” veterans,
were exposed to the chemical when planes over-sprayed their ships or shifting winds blew the toxins seaward,
but their service does not automatically provide presumptive status for AO-related illnesses.
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Eligibility: Membership is to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 or in any duty location between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975. You MUST submit a copy of your DD214 with this application.
DUES:
Annual Dues are $20 per year for individual or associate members $50 for a 3 year membership (you save $10)
Life Membership of $100 (Vietnam Veterans Only)
DD214 Must Accompany All Applications for Vietnam Veterans
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I am a Vietnam Veteran – Copy of DD214 is Required
I am NOT a Vietnam Veteran, but would like to be an Associate Member of VVA
Renewal of Membership (Include membership number)
Address Change (Indicate Changes Below)
I wish to contribute and to be kept informed. Enclosed is my contribution of $____________
Name ________________________________ Telephone____________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City __________________________ State _____ Zip_______ Email _______________________
Please make your check or money order payable to: Vietnam Veterans of America
Mail to: VVA Chapter 11, PO Box 518, Farmingville, NY 11738-0518 Questions Call: Frank D’Aversa
(631) 265-7525 or (631) 972-5708 (cell phone)
General Meetings 4th Friday of each month – No Meetings July and December
8:00 pm – Brookhaven Parks Department 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach, NY 11720
WE NEED YOU IN THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND DUES
MEMBERSHIP All Are Welcome
Membership is open to both men and women. Friends, supporters, and families.
We encourage associate membership.
If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces anytime from February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975, you are eligible for membership in Vietnam Veterans of America.
Dues are $ 20.00 per year.
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VIETNAM VETERANS
OF AMERICA
CHAPTER 11 SERVICES & PROGRAMS
TIMOTHY DUFFY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Annual scholarship for dependents of Vietnam veterans.
SSGT. ALAN F. SCHAEFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Annual scholarship for Vietnam era veterans.
POW/MIA REMEMBERANCE SCHOLARSHIP Annual scholarship for Vietnam era veterans, their dependents
and Chapter 11 members.
AGENT ORANGE INFORMATION
POW/MIA INFORMATION SOCIAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES QUARTERLY “Interchange” NYS PUBLICATION
MONTHLY “Veteran” NATIONAL PUBLICATION
QUARTERLY “Vietnam Veterans Advance” NEWSLETTER
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Web Site Addresses
Veterans Employment & Training Services www.dol.gov/vets
Governor’s Program to Hire Disabled Vets www.cs.state.ny.us
N.Y.S. Dept. of Labor Workforce NY www.labor.state.ny.us
Helping Young Vets In Employment (Senator Craig) http://veterans.senate.gov
Public Law 107-288 – Jobs for Veterans Act www.hirevetsfirst.org
Helmets to Hard Hats www.helmetstohardhats.org
Center for Minority Affairs www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans
Gravesite Locator http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov New York State Council Web Site www.NYVietnamVets.org Vietnam Vets Donation Pickup www.WePickUp.com
Community Directory VA Regional Office (212) 620-6901 VA Medical Center-Northport (631) 261-4400 Suffolk County Dept. of Labor Hauppauge (631) 853-6775 Babylon (631) 661-8600 Riverhead (631) 284-6100 NYS Dept. of Labor – OVOPs Hicksville (516) 934-8516
Hauppauge (631) 952-6630 Patchogue (631) 758-7712 Riverhead (631) 727-4870
Small Business Administration (631) 454-8080 Woman’s Coalition – 24 Hrs. (631) 566-8833 Suffolk Cty. Veterans Service Agency Hauppauge (631) 853-8387 Riverhead (631) 852-1410 NYS Div.of Veterans Affairs (631) 952-6432 Northport VA Medical Center (631) 261-4400 Response ( 24 Hours) (631) 751-7500
Alcoholics Anonymous (631) 654-1124 Al-Anon / Al-Ateen (631) 6542827 Gamblers Anonymous (631) 586-7171 Parents Anonymous (800) 462-6406 Narcotics Anonymous (718) 805-9835 Pot / Pills Anonymous (631) 422-6245 Child Abuse (800) 342-3720 Domestic Violence (800) 942-6906 Newsletter Fax (631) 395-3319
(631) 244-7423 Vietnam Vets Donation Pick Up (631) 582-0242
V A TOLL FREE NUMBERS V A Benefits 1-800-827-1000 Education ( GI Bill) 1-888-442-4551 Health Care Benefits 1-877-222-8387 Income Verification & Means Test 1-800-929-8387 Life Insurance 1-800-669-8477 Mammography Helpline 1-888-492-7844 Special Issues 1-800-749-8387 Status of Headstones & Markers 1-800-697-6947 TDD for the Deaf 1-800-829-4833
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HAVE A FEW ITEMS YOU’D LIKE TO DONATE?
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA Would greatly appreciate your tax deductible
donation of used items. This is our primary source
of support for helping veterans. Your support makes it possible for us to continue funding V.A. service
offices, providing services to homeless veterans and other necessary programs. Kitchenware Lamps Toys Bric-A-Brac Jewelry Furniture Dishes Area Rugs T.V.’s Radios Books Housewares Small Appliances Other Items
CLOTHING ESPECIALLY NEEDED FREE PICK UP
(631) 582-0242 www.WePickUp.org
Full Service Advertising And Promotional Products
Where
Rich De Clemente Associate Member of VVA 11
Proud To Support Our Veterans And All Our Troops Around The World! Special Discounts to all Veterans and Their Families
If you need to promote your business or special event…
Contact me anytime, and any day of the week
516-381-5664 [email protected]
Custom Promotional Products Apparel Glassware Signs & Banners
Desk Items Pens Awards Calendars Bags Executive Gifts Key Tags
Computer Accessories Travel & Gift Items and much more!
Full Service Advertising Brochures Radio Web Sites Television
Direct Mail Ads Creative Service
One & Full Color Printing and much more!
KEVIN SULLIVAN AND MICHELLE HEPBURN Representative Greater New York City Division Office Companion Life Insurance Company
888 Veterans Hwy., Suite 515 Hauppauge, NY 117887 631-234-9100 ext. 205 fax 631-234-9178 Cell 516-690-0424 [email protected]
O.B. Davis Funeral Homes Port Jefferson Station, Miller Place, Centereach
(631) 473-0360
Ralph G. Ferrara Gary P. Miller
Jill Olish Services & Information Available:
Price Guaranteed Prearranged Funerals VVA Chapter 11 Affinity Relationship 10%
Discount Planning Ahead Workshops Veterans Burial Benefits
Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts Grief Management Library
Homeless Veterans Burial Program
Dignity Memorial hosts ten locations in Suffolk County and
seven locations in Nassau County.
Gary is a Lifetime Associate Member of VVA Chapter 11
Call him today at 631.473.0360 *New York State law mandates that all contracts for prearranged funeral agreements executed by applicants for or recipients of supplemental social security income or medical assistance be irrevocable.
VVA Meetings are open to the public: Spouse, friends and supporters of Vietnam and Vietnam-Era Veterans. We urge all to attend.
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Meeting Place
Brookhaven Town Parks &
Recreation Bldg.
286 Hawkins Rd. Centereach, NY
Day & Time
4th Friday of each Month
8:00 PM
If you were in Vietnam or served during the Vietnam years, you know what it was like. You also know what it’s been like since you got home, right? The problems, the hassles, trying to explain to people who didn’t understand or care. We know. That’s why the Vet Center was set up. 116 W. Main Street Babylon, NY 11702 (631) 661-3930
MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Next General Meeting will be held on the
4th Friday
