Veterans Resource Forum

Colorado Senator Mark Udall and Congresswoman Betsy Markey invite veterans in Colorado’s rural areas to attend one of several Resource Forums
July 29-30, 2010
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NVWG Lost and Found

The VA has several items that were left behind at the NVWG. Please call the Chapter Office if you are trying to track down something you lost at the Convention Center.

VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE 2010 NVWG GAMES NOW AVAILABLE!

Watch exciting YouTube videos of the action.
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PVA DAY AT EASTER SEALS

August 3, 2010

If you are interested in being a mentor please contact the Chapter Office.

MSCPVA 6TH ANNUAL BOWLING INVITATIONAL ENTRY FORMS

August 12-15, 2010

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CROSS D BAR RECREATION FOUNDATION FISHING TOURNAMENT

Camping, Fishing, Bonfiring, Smoring, Fish Frying and more!
August 13 - 14, 2010
Cross D Bar Ranch
Wetmore Mountains, Westcliffe CO
Register by August 11
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Adaptive Kayaking Programs in Beautiful Boulder!

August 21, 2010    9:00 a.m. to 12 noon    Ages 16+

Experience, discover and find indepedence in the water with our Adaptive Kayaking program at the Boulder Rez. We will use standard equipment and adapt as needed. Note: Participants must feel comfortable in lake-depth water.
Contact Cory Lasher: 303-413-7269
All abilities welcome! This is a great program to bring family and friends!

119387 (course code) July 10, 9AM-12Noon, $15 resident/$19 non-resident

119388 (course code) August 21, 9AM-12Noon, $15 resident/$19 non-resident

Call registration today! Spots available! 303-413-7270

MSCPVA 6TH ANNUAL UP/DOWN TOURNAMENT!

Attention Bowlers!
The Mountain States Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America is hosting its 6th Annual USBC/AWBC Sanctioned Wheelchair Bowling Tournament this summer. Our event will feature many disabled veterans from around the United States that will compete for prize money and awards.
We want you to participate!
The entry fee for each bowler is $25.00.

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MSCPVA 4TH ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN SHOOTOUT!

August 20-22, 2010

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EXPAND

Please consider supporting EXPAND with the first ever Boulder Nites Bike Ride!

Saturday Night, August 28, 2010 starting at 7:30 p.m.

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2010 ALL PATRIOTS POKER RUN

September 18, 2010
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Northern Chapter
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PVA 2010 National Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest

Students in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in PVA's annual Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest.
The entry deadline is October 1, 2010.

Visit www.pva.org/posteressay for more information on the theme, guidelines and prizes.

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND AVAILABLE

The Paralyzed Veterans of America has an Educational Scholarship Program, established to assist PVA members and their immediate families fund post-secondary education.

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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

Available for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom veterans competing in the Survivor Harbor 7 Race.

More information is available by calling MSCPVA at 303-597-0038
Handicap Parking Enforcement opportunities are now available in Colorado Springs
You can now signup to volunteer with the Colorado Springs Police Department and serve on the Handicapped Parking Enforcement Unit. The unit trains volunteers to warn or cite violators of handicapped parking spaces. This program ensures that accessible parking is available to those with physical impairments and relieves police officers to handle higher priority calls.

For more information, please visit the Colorado Springs Police Department Volunteer Services Program website >>

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Are you or your loved ones at risk?

Military personnel, by the nature of their jobs, have a high risk of experiencing traumatic events that that can continuing to bother them for weeks, months, or even years afterwards. PTSD related problems such as difficulty falling and staying sleep, difficulty concentrating, flashbacks, nightmares, jumpiness, irritability, and nervousness can adversely affect their home live/marriage as well as their school/job performance.

Fortunately, in many cases, these PTSD related symptoms gradually decrease over time. Unfortunately, for some veterans, these symptoms can be chronic, or even cause permanent problems. Veterans also have an over 90% life time risk for experiencing an unexpected, non-military related, traumatic event. This means that there is a high change chance Veterans will experience at least one traumatic event and when they do, PTSD related symptoms may resurface. Cheyenne VAMC psychiatrist Dr. David Fohrmanhas developed "Traumatic Stress Resiliency Training," a series designed to benefit Veterans and other members of the community interested in helping decrease the number of veterans with PTSD.

The program takes a proactive approach to successful management of exposure to traumatic events.
Dr. Fohrman is available for interviews with media to discuss the main elements of the PTSD resiliency training program that he has developed.

Files used in the PTSD Resiliency Program >>

VA QUALITY OF CARE REPORTS

VA wants to provide you and all veterans with the best possible healthcare. The VA Quality of Care Reports website will provide you with information about the quality of healthcare in VA medical centers. VA collects information to measure healthcare quality at every VA hospital. Reports are produced regularly to compare healthcare quality at individual VA medical centers with healthcare quality provided by other VA medical centers and non-VA facilities.
These reports are like scorecards. They focus on items that indicate the quality of care VA provides, like the number of influenza (flu) shots VA gives to veterans. To access the reports: Go to www.qualityofcare.va.gov

New National Resource Directory Provides Resources to Veterans

The U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs launched a new and improved National Resource Directory. The website is free and provides veterans access to thousands of services, programs and resources at the national, state and community level. The website has been designed for use by a wide variety of users, including recently returning veterans, service members, family and caregivers.

Visit the directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov >>

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Services & Stroke Day Program

The Easter Seals Rehabilitation Services & Stroke Day Program in Colorado provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive re-training, warm water therapy, social work and case management services to individuals with stroke, TBI MS, Parkinsons and other neurological impairments. The program provides a full day of cost effective rehabilitation and fitness.
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Free mental health services are available for returning veterans and their families in southern Colorado

This program is funded by the Civilians for Veterans Fund which provides services in three regions of Colorado; the San Luis Valley, Gunnison/Montrose region, and in the Southeastern areas covering the Arkansas Valley. The San Luis Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center will help soldiers and their families in the San Luis Valley region. Southeast Mental Health Services will serve those in the Arkansas Valley, while the Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center will help those in need in the Gunnison/Montrose region.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNT FOR PVA MEMBERS

PVA is pleased to announce that American Airlines is the official airlines carrier for the 2010 PVA Sports & Recreation Programs, offering discounts for our members and other interested parties.

2009 ANNUAL REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE!

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2010 PVA SPORTS SCHEDULE

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TRIATHILON TRAINING!! Recreation EXPAND PROGRAM for Track/Swimming/Handcycling

The city of Boulder Parks and Recreation EXPAND has recently been awarded a grant through the National Parks and Recreation Association to offer beginning triathlon training to injured military vets this spring!If you know anyone who would be interested in working out with the program, please have them contact Jen Heilveil at 303-413-7474. The practices will be open to anyone with a physical disability and priority given to injured military vets. So, beginning in March, we will start swimming, wheelchair track practices and handcycling workouts.

Wednesdays: Track Practice at Potts Field 5-6:30PM (Coach Jacob Heilveil)
Thursdays: Swim Practice at East Boulder Community Center 7-8PM (Coach Kelly Rotham)
Weekends: Racing/Handcycling practices

REGISTER NOW! Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Outreach Conferences

Who should attend? Individuals interested in better assisting Coloradans in applying for public health insurance, and stakeholders interested in providing input on the new programs for Adults without Dependent Children and People with Disabilities (expansion Populations under the Colorado Health Care Affordability Act). For more information or for dates in your area please check out http://hcpftraining.gosignmeup.com

Are you interested in utilizing medical marijuana in Colorado but not sure how it incorporates with your current VA health care?

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Colorado Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and the Colorado Board of Veteran Affairs wants to hear from you as it prepares the Board’s Strategic Plan.

Please take a brief survey at http://www.dmva.state.co.us/vets/.