Communications
MSCPVA maintains active communication with our membership and the disabled community through a variety of resources. MSCPVA hosts an active website that provides service links to a variety of disability resources. We also produce a periodic membership newsletter, monthly advocacy bulletin, hold meetings of the membership and work with local disability organizations to ensure national and local information regarding disability issues are provided to our membership.
Governor Ritter Working on Jobs Plan for Veterans
EVANS, CO — Gov. Bill Ritter is assuring military veterans that they have a role in his jobs plan. Ritter told the Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention on Thursday that his administration plans to give veterans free training for highway construction and heavy equipment skills to they can get jobs created by the federal spending plan.
Ritter says veterans deserve the best support the state can give as they make the switch from military to civilian life.
"We are taking steps to ensure that you have every opportunity to achieve the American dream, with access to the health care promised when you made your own promise to defend this nation, and with the ability to get a good job and support your family, Ritter told the veterans convention in Evans.
"We are also moving forward on our Helmets to Hardhats initiative, a creative way to involve veterans in Colorados economic recovery," the governor said. "Many Colorado agencies are working to secure federal Recovery Act funds for initiatives that help ensure the door is open for good jobs for veterans."
Ritter said he signed several important bills for veterans this year, including one that will make it easier for those serving overseas to have their votes counted in elections. Other measures include expanding veteran eligibility for in-state tuition, creating a clearinghouse for support services, and expanding funding for veteran nursing homes.
—THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
National Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest
It is with great pleasure that we announce Paralyzed Veterans of America’s seventh annual National Veterans Day Poster and Essay Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is: Veterans Day: A Time to Honor A Veteran in Your Family or Community. The contest is open and all entries must be received by October 1, 2010. This deadline will allow time for the entries to be judged and winners chosen to attend Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Veterans Day celebrations in Washington, DC.
This year the contest will consist of a poster contest for 1st – 4th graders and an essay contest for 5th – 8th graders. The final winner of the poster contest and the essay contest will receive an all-expense paid trip for him/her and one family member to Washington, DC, to participate in Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Veterans Day 2010 ceremonies. The winning results will also be featured in PN.
This contest is a great way for kids to learn about veterans and the sacrifices they have made by giving them a creative outlet to express their gratitude for the service of others. Please spread the word about our contest to your local schools, scouts, boys and girls clubs, church groups, families, friends, and others whom you think would be interested in participating. Please visit www.pva.org/posteressay for contest rules or more information.
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Flu Season is Here!
It is time to get flu shots again and the VA has received the vaccines for veterans in the Rocky Mountain region. Most flu shots are being administered during primary, specialty, and mental health appointments, however most VA clinics are also providing the vaccine on a walk-in basis during designated times. Below are the details for obtaining a flu shot throughout the region. If you are obtaining the vaccine from a clinic which is not listed, be sure to contact the clinic for details as to when they are administering the vaccine to veterans. Veterans are advised to wear a short sleeve shirt. Get details about times and places >>
Free PVA E-Cards!
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Concerned Americans can now send a free electronic greeting card to share their good wishes and thanks with the millions who have served or are currently serving our country.
Provided as a public service by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), the Web site www.thankyouveterans.org offers this free e-card service as one way for Americans to play an active part in supporting those who choose to serve our country.
The Web site offers several greeting card designs that offer holiday-specific themes from which senders can choose. Card senders can also write a personalized message in the card's message box. E-cards can be sent to one or multiple recipients. E-card senders can also send their card to an anonymous hospitalized veteran, which will be delivered by PVA. To do this, they select a state they wish to target and the e-card will be delivered to a hospitalized veteran in that state.
Every individual who sends an e-card can enter PVA's "Most Patriotic Community Contest." The sender simply enters his or her address after sending the e-card to give credit to his or her city or town. PVA will track all greetings sent to veterans and troops, and the community with the highest per-capita participation will be honored in early 2005.
Founded in 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of individuals with spinal cord injury or disease. PVA is a dynamic, broad-based organization with more than 21,000 members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To learn more about PVA, visit its Web site at www.pva.org.
Presidential Memorial Certificates
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HISTORY- This program was initiated in March 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and has been continued by all subsequent Presidents.
ADMINISTRATION- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the PMC program through the National Cemetery Administration.
ELIGIBILITY– Eligible recipients include the deceased veteran’s next of kin and loved ones.
REQUESTS– A copy of the deceased veteran’s military discharge document must be provided when requesting a PMC. Eligible recipients, or someone acting on their behalf, may request a PMC in person at any VA regional Office or through the U.S. mail or fax by writing to: Presidential Memorial Certificates (41A1C) , Department of Veterans Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-3903
12200 East Iliff Avenue
Suite 107
Aurora, CO 80014
303-597-0038
1-800-833-9400
Fax: 303-597-0039
Email: info@mscpva.org
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