Community Military Appreciation Committee

COMMUNITY MILITARY APPRECIATION COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER www.cmac11.com September 21, 2012

POW/MIA Recognition Day of Observance 10th Anniversary – September 21st (Friday) 1:30PM held at the Vietnam Garden, Vancouver VA Medical Center. This event is sponsored by Elite Care. Guest speakers will include Royce Pollard, Dale Bowlin, and Dan Herrigstad.

26th Annual Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver – November 10th, 11:00 AM, community parade presented by Lough Legacy. 10:00 AM will be the Reception prior to the parade. This year’s Reviewing Officer will be Joe Jackson, a Medal of Honor Recipient.

Veterans Day Ceremony – November 11th, 11:00 AM, at the Post Cemetery (on 4th Plain by the I-5 Exit, across the street from the VA Medical Center). Guest Speaker will be Brigadier General Bruce W. Prunk, who also retired as the Assistant Chief of Police from the Portland Police Bureau.

Clark County Historical Museum – 1151 Main Street, Vancouver, WA For more information, phone 360-993-5679 or e-mail [email protected]. Hours open Tues. thru Sat. 11AM to 4PM and Thursdays Lecture Series. Lecture Series: Oct. 4 – 7PM “Kaiser Shipyard Site” Nov. 1 – 7PM Pres. Campaign Songs of 1860 and 1864 Elections Other Events: September 22 10AM to 3PM, “Harvest Fun Day” (78th Street Heritage Farms – 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver). Bring the whole family! We will be making scarecrows, painting pumpkins, shucking corn contest, and fresh pie to eat along with other activities. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event please give us a call.

Northwest Historical Perspectives – Frank Krone announced that they will be having lectures on the Battle of Shilo and 10 Historical Forts here in the Northwest. Sept. 22nd a lecture of 7 fugitive slaves here in the Northwest around 1860, Sept. 29th a Rededication at the River View Cemetery, and Nov. 10th another Rededication at the Lone Fir Cemetery. For more information contact Frank at [email protected].

Vancouver Barracks Military Association Museum’s Open House – September 22, Noon to 4:00PM in the Historic Hathaway Chapel located at Memorial Lutheran Church on the corner of East 29th Street and Grand Blvd. Visit website http://vbma.us/.

Battle Buddies Silent Dinner Auction Fund Raiser – September 24th, 5:00 PM at the Mill Creek Pub (1710 SW 9th Ave, Battle Ground), $25 entry fee. For more information, contact Shannon Walker 360- 601-9744 or visit website [email protected].

“Goldies BBQ” Pop-Rock-Country & BBQ 4 Vets – September 29th, 2:00PM thru 10:00PM, 15640 NE 4th Plain Road, Vancouver, Wa, 98662, Phone: 360-253-2836. Special Appearance by: Col. Dan Kern and Ricky Lee Jackson. 3 PM Pleyback – Karen Overton and Jon Hughes 4 PM Petya Grozeva 5 PM Jesse Wade Holyk 6 PM Ernesto Quilban 7 PM Cynthia Hamm 8 PM Elvis – Mark Stevenz Free Entertainment provided by Clark County Vets Court Board!!! Also, there will be Free Car Exhibits!!! Visit website: www.ClarkCountyVetsCourtBoard.org.

Hunting with Heroes – October 12th thru 14th Hunting trip held at the Klickitat Ranch on the Klickitat River. This year we are trying to sponsor 50 Veterans for a free Hunting, Fishing, and Boating experience. Concert will be held the last day at the Klickitat Ranch and everyone is welcomed. For more information: contact 360-448-6320, or RSVP to Alexandra Brito [email protected], or call 360-885-4038.

Vancouver Elks Lodge “Veterans Dinner” – November 13th, (11605 SE McGillivray Blvd.). Free Dinner to all Veterans and their families starting at 5:30 PM. Program will start at 7:00 PM.

Work Source SW Washington Veterans Hiring Event – November 15th, Armed Forces Reserve Center (15005 NE 65th Street, Vancouver, Wa), 8:00AM-8:30AM. Employer Set-up, 8:45AM-9:00AM Opening Ceremony and remarks, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Hiring Event. Employers: Registration is free and includes a table, two chairs, and access to a diverse talent pool. To register, visit website http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HN7BZ2F.

Healing on the Homefront – This program is designed to assist military and Veteran’s families by offering community resources, solution based workshops, and family counseling. For more information or schedule an appointment, contact Dixie Hotaling at the Clark County Veteran’s Assistant Center (1305 Columbia St. Suite 100), phone 360-603-7030 or 360-693-7560.

Veteran’s Therapeutic Court will assist those who are facing challenges such as combat trauma, and as a result entered the criminal justice system for low offenses. The Veteran must plead guilty to receive intense supervision and court-ordered treatment for a minimum of 12 months. Non-compliance can include jail time. Five Star Auto Body (3019 NE 68th Street, Vancouver, Wa, 360-699-4887) is asking for your support by having body repairs and painting done on your auto. 10% of the proceeds will go to the Clark County Veterans Court. Coupon expires December 31, 2012.

Human Services Council – The Southwest Washington Region covers Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat, and Skamania Counties. Transportation options, specifically traveling to VA Medical Services are available to Veterans on either a Fixed Route or Demand-Response Transportation. This is available to Medicaid-coverage individuals where Medicaid will cover the transportation costs for the recipient. Call 360-694-9997 for more information or to schedule a ride. Visit website www.hsc-va.org.

Won World – First campaign is “Honor our Heroes” designed to help our military heroes and their families in need of assistance with a relief fund. We are selling bracelet bands for $5 each, color matching with branch of service. We are hoping to raise over $300 Million with various military relief funds. To order bracelet, visit website www.won-world.org.

Links – Involved in the community disbursing food, juices, and personal care products to families, homeless, emergency situations, veterans, and several others in need. These items come directly from donations. Just recently, we shipped 300,000 lbs. of juice to various local military events, public events, and organizations. It has been a blessing to serve so many Veterans and families. For more information, contact George Golden (360) 713-3297, or e-mail [email protected].

Resource Guide for Military Families 3rd Edition – Booklets compiled by American Red Cross Southwest Region and are available now! Contact Julie Burger at [email protected]. Excellent to have this Resource Books in your office! FREE Dental Hygiene Program – Contact Clark County Community Service Samantha Whitley for more information. Phone (360) 397-2130 or e-mail [email protected].

Any used paperback or hardbound books can be donated to the VA Medical Center or the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Marshal Center. Drop-off box is located in the lobby. These books will be shipped to the Soldiers serving abroad.

Korean War Veteran Association Meeting – Richard L. Quatier Chapter Unit #321 meeting every 3rd Wednesday 10:00AM at the 40 et 8. For more information contact Jerry Keesee, phone 360-573-1035 or e-mail [email protected].

Civil Air Patrol meets every Monday 6:30 PM at the New Vancouver Reserve Center (15005 NE 65th Street and Fourth Plain. For more information contact Jim Bekelhiemer 360-936-0546.

USS Ranger Summer Events and Info – For upcoming events visit website [email protected] or contact Sandra at [email protected], to donate raffle items or give a donation. To volunteer, visit website [email protected]. If you want to enjoy a “Ranger Burger,” visit Best Burger (185th and Stark Street in Gresham). Proceeds will go to the Foundation.

Vancouver Barracks Military Museum – Anyone interested in taking Cemetery Walks, please contact Jeff Davis for scheduling a time. Phone 253-223-0125 or E-Mail [email protected]

PT Boat 658 is now available for usage to do fund raisers. For more information contact Tom Cates 360-892- 9642 or e-mail [email protected].

Schedules for following CMAC Meetings: 8:30 AM 40 et 8 Breakfast starts at 6:30AM. Added more to the menu!

October 5th October 19th November 2nd

Secretary, Anita Stadey [email protected]