Get away for Valentine's Day! VVA-885 is giving away a one-night stay in a suite for 2 at the Wingate by Wyndham on the night of February 13, a dinner for 2 at Texas Roadhouse (up to $30) and a dozen red roses for your sweetheart.
Tickets are $10 each, and the drawing will be on February 8. You need not be present to win.
Please contact a member of VVA-885 more more information, or if you don't have one available, please call (910)362-2726. Leave your name and number and someone will call you back shortly.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Suite for 2 at
Wingate
by WYnDham
Dinner for 2 at
Texas Roadhouse
($30 value)
One dozen long-stem roses.
$10.00
Drawing on February 8, 2010
VVA-885 Participates in Wilmington's Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Wilmington, NC (January 18, 2009)
Members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 885 participate in the annual Wilmington martill Luther King, Jr holiday parade.
Members shown are, from left to right, Georege Bisset, Ray Cuvilje, Claude MacDonald, and Reid Mendenhall.
Members not shown are Richard Walker and Tom Davis.
Vets Helping Vets
Members of VVA-885 come to the aid of a fellow veteran by relocating her to a new apartment.
VVA-885 members, from left to right, are Claude MacDonald, Reid Mendenhall, Gerald Eckstein, Tom Davis, Johnny Crandal, Harold George, and Rossie Nance. Richard Walker was also present, but was unavailable at the time of the photograph.
Vets needing assistance from the chapter should contact us via our Veteran's Hotline - (910)362-2726 or (877)594-9596.
VVA-885 Supports Local Domestic Violence Center
Rossie Nance President of the Wilmington Chapter 885, Vietnam Veterans Of America, presented Carolyn Jackson of the Wilmington Domestic Violence Shelter and Services a check for $500.00
Collected by members of the Chapter specifically to assist those in need at the Shelter. Nance commented "We know that this will not remove the pain of those in the shelter, but we hope it will give them some comfort at this time."
Photo and Story submitted by Tony Musolino
Vietnam Vets Take Notice
Nobody wants to play the Grim Reaper here, but statistically based fact, shows that time apparently is in short supply for Nam Vets. Nothing is written in stone; however, on average, these stats are quite convincing, and perhaps discomforting to all who are affected.
On the bright side, in most scenarios, there can always be exceptions to all situations, and a certain percent will survive longer. Just who, and how many, is the unknown value...perhaps it is time to start on that "bucket list" that we never seem to have time for!
If you are a veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT NOW, call this toll-free number 1-800-273-8255, available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. All calls are confidential.
New Forum is On-line!
After many weeks of searching, I have found a new, simple Forum for members to share ideas, comments, etc.
Please give it a try.
You can get there from the VVA-885 tab on the menu, or by clicking HERE.
Membership Roster
The latest VVA-885 and AVVA membership rosters have have been posted under the membership access area.
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If you are a chapter or AVVA member and do not have a login, please select the VVA-885 tab on the menu and click 'Request access to site. Submit the form and your requested login will be activated.
AirShow Update
Due to last minute scheduling conflicts with prospective performers, the Air Show committee has decided to cancel the 2010 Coastal Carolina Air Show and to create a bigger and better show for 2011.