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December Newsletter
Chattanooga
Area Veterans Council
Serving veterans and their organizations of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama
Chattanooga Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event to bring together agencies and the community to provide on-the-spot, one-stop help to people in need. The event will be held on January 28, 2010 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at the National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Ave. The Chattanooga Homeless Coalition and the City of Chattanooga coordinate this day which brings resources to one place to help homeless individuals and families. It is estimated that 20-25% of homeless are veterans with honorable discharges. Beth Ratledge, LCSW, Victor Brown, BSW, and Sherry Campbell, BSW, are coordinating outreach services for veterans. They have invited the Veterans Administration, Veterans Affairs, the DAV and veteran service groups to participate by helping any veterans that might arrive. Veteran service groups would be helpful in reaching out to veterans. Donated boots, sleeping bags, tents, gloves, hats, etc, are needed to give out to veterans we meet. Many community resources will be present to help veterans and non-veterans.
Please contact Sherry Campbell at (423) 892-4289 or (423)718-8331 as soon as possible if your group would like to be a part of this so we can plan tables, set up, or whatever you might need.
To sign up using an online form just go to: http://hboc.org/yahoo_ysurvey/survey.php?s_id=4
MOAA
Christmas Party
MOAA will hold its annual Christmas Party on December 8, 2009,
6:30 pm at the Walden Club. Part of the evening’s events is to donate a collection of toys to the Toys for Tots campaign. Anyone who wishes to donate a toy to this effort is welcome to do so! The Point of Contact is Mike Shillinger, MOAA 2009 President, 423-332-1780.
John Simmons Day in Cleveland
The local veterans organizations in Cleveland will be celebrating John Simmons day on January 5th, 2010. John Simmons was a Navy veteran and a Cleveland native of outstanding reputation who was recently named Disabled American Veteran of the Year. John Simmons day was proclaimed by the Governor and the local SETVH Council (Southeast Tennessee Veteran Home Council). The event takes place at the Holiday Inn Mountain View in Cleveland at exit 25 off I-75. It is a luncheon dutch treat and begins at 12:00 noon. The Governor has been invited to attend.
For more information email Joe Davis at jdavis@bradleyco.net
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2010
Chattanooga Armed Forces Day Parade
is set for Friday, May 7, 2010, and is already in the planning stages. To get
involved in this great Chattanooga tradition contact Mark Parks at (423)
326-0839 for information on the next AFDP Committee meeting or a parade
participation application.
20th Annual
Veterans Food & Toy Drive
Give comfort and hope to our Veterans and their families
who need help during this holiday season
All donations should be dropped off at the Chattanooga Vet Center no later than December 11, 2009
Let’s give something back to those who serve our Country
Happy Holidays! Veterans Advantage is a national program that partners with corporations that want to do their part to honor and thank all who serve our country. Partner companies show their appreciation and thanks by providing preferred pricing on their goods or services everyday.
Special
benefits ($800 value) included with your membership
Get special pricing or a percent off on these and many more products and services:
Travel and Entertainment
Continental Airlines Greyhound Bus Thrifty Car Rental Amtrak Train Travel
Dollar Rent-A-Car Cruise Line Discounts Disney Tickets Red Roof Inn
Entertainment Discounts Zoos and Aquariums Choice Hotels Club Med
Home and Office
Dell Computer Apple Computer Sirius XM Radio T-Mobile Services
Allied Van Line Cell Phones North American Direct TV
Internet Services Phone Services GPS & Navigation ADT Home Security
Health and Wellness
Prescription Drug Plan Contact Lens Discounts Health Clubs
GNC.com nutrition Accident Insurance Long Term Care Ins.
Gifts and Shopping
Sports discounts Recreation discounts Gourmet Foods Flowers
Coleman brand Barnes and Noble.com ESPN special discounts Target.com
Car Buying Services
Business and Financial Services
Student Aid Services Theft Protection Business Magazine Center
Jackson Hewitt Tax Prep Veteran Employment
Veterans Advantage membership pricing:
One Year Membership $59.95
Three Year Membership $149.95
Five Year Membership $199.95
Not sure? Try it out for 30 days for free!
To enroll or get more information go to http://www.veteransadvantage.com/
Commencing with the launch
of its US Marines website on the Marine Corps Birthday in 2003,
Togetherwerserved.com has produced a series of US Military community heritage
websites specially created to enable current or former serving US Servicemen and
women to reconnect with old friends, create a lasting legacy of their service,
and share in the camaraderie of others who served.
TWS's highly detailed profile pages display a Servicemember's entire service
history in the finest presentation available including the display of service
photos and memories, medal ribbons and insignia as-worn on uniform, era-specific
unit patches and many other features that ensures a Member's service to their
Country will never be forgotten.
With possibly the most comprehensive units,
battles and graphics databases in existence, TWS's advanced search capabilities
are second to none making TWS a highly effective military locator.
If you served in the US Military, please join the
Togetherweserved.com website of your service by clicking on the corresponding
Login Page image.
Together We Served Administration
Headed by TWS Co-Founder Major Wesley T Prater (USMC Ret), Togetherweserved.com
websites are administered entirely by former serving US Marines, Sailors, Airmen
and Soldiers including disabled Veterans.
Comments from other TWS Members
"I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of Together We Served. This site
has been a valuable asset to me in finding lost friends and helping to reconnect
with others. Your Organization has, and will always be a beacon of light to
those who are still defending freedom or have moved on and are looking to share
their stories and pictures online. I look forward to many more years on TWS!
Thanks again and Semper Fidelis!"
GySgt James Ottens
"It's amazing - I've already had a few former recruits contact me through
this site. I'm very thankful that you had the foresight to develop this website
so that Marines can stay in contact with one another. We truly are a Band of
Brothers."
LtCol George Folta
Basic membership in TogetherWeServed is free. There is a fee for enhanced membership features.
For more information go to http://www.togetherweserved.com/
Service Corps Of Retired Executives
SCORE counselors are available for FREE financial counseling for all small businesses owners. They are located in the Franklin Building at East Gate Town Center. The hours are Monday to Thursday from 0900-1300 Hours. Call 553-1722 to make an appointment. SCORE is also looking for former business owners and executives to become volunteer counselors. Contact Imre Volgyi at 821-2534 or at thevolgyis@comcast.net if you are interested.
CAVC Executive Board Phone List
Ronnie Williams, Chairman 423-756-2507
Noah Long, Chairman-Elect 423-886-3820
Dave Townsend, Vice-Chairman 423-870-5150
Dan Lovin, Treasurer 423-238-5128
Bill Raines, Immediate Past Chairman 423-240-4210
Mark Parks, Secretary 423-326-0839
Wreaths Across America will place wreaths at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Saturday, December 12th. This year the number of wreaths is expected to exceed 1000 so they are asking for the help of the veteran community to set all of the wreaths. Please help if you are able.
Schedule: 7:00 am - Briefing and wreath laying begins
12:00 pm - Ceremony honoring U.S. Armed Forces at pavilion
1:00 pm - Finish laying wreaths
For more information go to http://waa.chattanoogacap.com/html/schedule.html
Notice: The next CAVC Quarterly membership meeting is set for 11:00 am on Friday,
December 11th, at American Legion Post 95 in East Ridge. Please remember that the
Chattanooga Area Veterans Council works best when people show up and participate.
Calendar of Events
December 8th MOAA Christmas Party
December 11th CAVC Quarterly Membership Meeting, 11:00 am, American Legion Post 95, East Ridge, TN
December 12th Wreaths Across America
January 5th John Simmons Day event in Cleveland
January 28th Chattanooga Project Homeless Connect
February 26th CAVC Executive Meeting, 11:30 am, Republic Center
March 6th National Medal of Honor Museum Annual Fund Raiser & Awards Banquet
March 12th CAVC Quarterly Membership Meeting, 11:00 am, American Legion Post 95, East Ridge, TN
March 19th CAVC Annual Awards and Installation Banquet
May 7th Chattanooga Armed Forces Day Parade
May 31st Memorial Day Program, Chattanooga National Cemetery