AMVETS Voice
Summer Issue 2019
Department of California
Welcome Junior AMVETS Post 1893 Hanford, California
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As one of California’s leading Veterans Service Organization, Team AMVETS has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. Membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who honorably served, or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves.
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Protect your service dog while they are working.
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News & Events throughout California
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AMVETS California's first Junior AMVETS Post
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News and updates from the California Veteran Administration.
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14 AMVETS National Convention
Office of Veterans Business Development
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Women Veterans
Louisville, Kentucky
21 52nd Annual California Native American Day
September 27th 2019
amvetsca.org
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Service Dogs and Summer Heat Service dogs work hard to help perform tasks needed for individuals with disabilities.
same protocol for yourself in the raising tempertures, you can ensure that your service dog is safer.
Service dogs are capable of many jobs: • Detect low blood sugar and wake up a sleeping diabetic, • Guide dogs for the blind • Mobility assistance • Seizure support • Mental health support for PTSD, Anxiety, and other health issues.
When walking outside keep them as close to the shaded area of the sidewalk as possible. • Keep Hydrated! This not only keeps your body functioning, it decreases the chance for heat related illness (petmd) • Paw safety is critical! If your service dog is doing a lot of outside walking, especially road ways and sidewalks consider consider dog boots with non-slip. Some companies offer veteran or service dog discounts. Other products include salves and lotions, check with your veternarian for suggestions or best practices • If you use a vest for your service dog, consider a summer vest that is lightweight and made from a breathable fabric like mesh. Some vests include pockets for cooling packs. • Do not sit in a car or other enclosed area for too long keep good ventilation for your service dogs safety and your own.
Protecting your service dog during the summer while working is important and can be a challenge. Animals can get overheated or dehydrated just as easily as their humans can. Understanding the warning signs of heat distress can help to identify when to administer help. According to PetMD the physical symptoms of heatstroke is excessive panting, they may be unable or unwilling to move around, more than aversage drooling, reddened gums, vomiting, diarrhea, mental dullness or loss of consciousness, uncoordinated movement, and collapse. There are a few ways to keep your service dog safe as the summer tempatures raise. Just by following the
Please seek a veterinarian for ways to protect your service dog and keep them healthy through their work day.
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Small Business Administration
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Veteran Entrepreneurship Programs Boots to Business is an entrepreneurship program created by the U.S. SBA. This program guides Servicemembers (including members of the NationalGuard and Reserves) and their spouses through the process of starting your own business. The SBA offers many programs to help military who are seperating from service and veterans to self-employment. It is a two day course and provides and introduction to business ownership fundamentals. Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program provides self-employment development services, counseling and mentorsship connections to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses
Resource Partners
SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives Women's Business Centers Small Business Development Centers National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes
Federal Advisory Committees
Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs
Grant Opportunities and Documents
OVBD Grant Documents Grants.gov General Services Administration - Schedules System for Award Management
Women Veterans
IVMF - Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Lift Fund - Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Program Boots to Business Reboot Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)
Reserve and National Guard Members
Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (MREIDL) Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Boots to Business Reboot Dog Tag, Inc. Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP)
Other Government Resources
U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Programs The Federal Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) EEOC Small Business Resource Center
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Women Veterans New & Events Join Foundation for Women Warriors at our Connect with Community workshop! This one day workshop is an invaluable opportunity for active duty women and transitioning women veterans looking to enhance their leadership skills, learn from successful businesswomen, and create a cohesive network that is invested in the success of women. Open discussions will be led by leaders in business and academia regarding career navigation, networking, and more! The workshop is free for all active duty and veteran women and lunch is provided. Children’s activities will be held on-site for children ages 2 and up. Seating is limited, register now! Classy Links: https://give.classy.org/2019CWC_ OC https://give.classy.org/2019CWC_ SD 2019 Women Veteran Alliance Unconference in Montery Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa From Eventful.com: For more information visit: www.womenveteransalliance.org/unconference/ Imagine connecting with your sisters! Feeling inspired by engaging speakers. Tasting delicious food. Relaxing & Laughing... http://www.womenveteransalliance. org/unconference/ First Fridays with Women Vets on Point, Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, United States. Fri Jul 05 2019 at 05:00 pm, Join us for connecting to local resources https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firstfridays-with-women-vets-on-pointtickets-55941346072/amp
LADY VET Womens Veteran Retreat Come join the women who fought for all the same Freedoms all our Veterans did. Come be part of this time of healing, empowerment, and celebration of being all that it takes to be a LADY VET. Our agenda includes PTSD Awareness, Mindfulness Training, some range time, Motorcycle fun, and I think someone said there might be a huge party, you will have to be present to find out. Please go to
Protectingsoldiersrights.org/event to register. The first 30 women to register will get a free event T-Shirt. But the best part of this event is that its FREE to attend. Spread the word! Fri Aug 09 2019 at 12:00 pm Modesto, California https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_ id=200017513552755
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Entrepreneurship Academy for Women Veterans National Latina Business Women Association, SBDC & San Diego WBC Presents: Entrepreneurship Academy for Women Veterans (4-week program) Every Monday from 5:30 - 8:00 pm You've been trained to lead! Take the next step to own your own business! Week 1 - 7/8 Boots to Business Part 1 Week 2 - 7/15 Boots to Business Part 2 Week 3 - 7/22 Financial Planning Week 4 - 7/29 Business Plan and Pitching Free training please register http://tiny.cc/womenveterans Women Veterans Alliance Boots & Ball Gowns Gala September 7, 2019 The Grange in Orangevale 5807 Walnut Ave, Orangevale, CA Master of Ceremonies KFBK's Cristina Mendonsa Presenting- Beyond The Call of Duty Award Table Talk™: Color Me Camo
Grace After Fire's program, Table Talk™: Color Me Camo, serves as a peer support system designed specifically for women Veterans. Table Talk™ focuses on gender specific aspects through structured interaction with trained facilitators and fellow peers while identifying and addressing barriers women Veterans face on the path to positive change. For additional information on the Table Talk™ program or upcoming training opportunities, please email: info@graceafterfire.org.
Post Traumatic Growth Workshop Half day workshop focused on learning the tools of Post Traumatic Growth. Collaboration with Dr, Hawker, Interfaith Community Services, Dean D, All Star Vets, and Billiekai Boughton, San Diego Women Veterans Network. https://www.meetup.com/San-DiegoVeteran-Womens-Networking-Meetup/ events/262160414/ Los Angeles County Military Women Meetup Group Women in the Military past and present from southern California are invited to join our meet up group to discuss our work and life needs, opportunities and resources available to us. We'll also host events and attend events together. The Verdugo Job Center is partnering with the Glendale YWCA and the Wellness Center to sponsor our meet-up group. It's an opportunity for us to come together and help each other. http://www.meetup.com/MilitaryWomen-Social-Meetup Women Warrior Walk! San Diego Women Veterans Network Hello women Veterans of San Diego! This is the group for you! We create community for women Veterans.
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You are welcome and you belong here. Please join us to learn, share, network and meet phenomenal women. We offer two meetups per month (sometimes more!) with a variety events, spanning topics for personal, academic, and professional improvement. https://www.meetup.com/San-DiegoVeteran-Womens-Networking-Meetup/ events/dztdwqyzlbnb/ WOVEN Meetup for Military Women Entrepreneurs WOVEN (Women Veteran Entrepreneur Network) fuels economic independence among military-connected women by facilitating professional alliances, entrepreneurial guidance and informal mentoring. Participants hold each other accountable to achieve growth milestones. WOVEN Meetups take place on the third Saturday of each month (currently in Los Angeles but expanding to other locations), start-ups and existing businesses are welcome! https://microbiz.org/programs/wovenwomen-veteran-entrepreneurs-network/
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Welcome Junior Post 1893 AMVETS AMVETS Post 1893 Juniors were sworn in on March 10, 2019 in Kings County. Their programs are Americanism, Child Welfare, and Hospital & Community Service. In the first 4 months of serving the community, they have already been recognized for their service to include:
*Fresno CA Car Show was the first event they attended and volunteered at. They helped with children's area coloring, cookie design, and facepainting booths and also did bounce house "security", passed out donuts to everyone, and served the lunch line. *The Graffiti cover-up under the overpass, community service project was a huge success recognized by Hanford citizens. *Movies in the park booth setup for membership and fundraising *Dive In at the Plunge booth setup for membership and fundraising *Currently working on starting at Suicide Awareness 22 Lap around Civic Park to raise awareness for teens and adults.
Junior AMVETS Post 1893
Noah Noyola- President Isaiah Valenzuela- Sr. Vice President Araxi Duenas- Jr. Vice President Reyna Valdez- Secretary Jasmine Valenzuela- Treasurer Lexi Lukens- Sgt-at-Arms Angel Lackey- Chaplain Auktobur Munoz- Parliamentarian Justin Fernandez- Public Relations Officer Trinidad Lopez- Member Isabella Moore- Member Cayden Montoya- Member Meetings are held every 1st Sunday of every month at 1pm (1300) at the Veterans Memorial Hall Building in Hanford, CA
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Home Depot, Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity, Tug McGraw, a Marine Corps Reservist Foundation at Yountville
Post 55 Sonoma Farmers Market
AMVETS Posts
Activities
Post 2011 AMVETS booth on Memorial Day event at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building Post 77 Loma Linda Flag Day
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California Department of Veteran Affairs Native American Day 9/27/2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM California State Capitol West Steps, Sacramento California www.californianativeamericanday.com or NAD@nahc.ca.gov 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Stand Downs Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down 9/7/2019 August 22-24, 2019 Cotton Rosser Pavillion Riverfront Park 1010 Bizz Johnson Drive Marysville, CA
Chico VA Outpatient Clinic Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Start: 8/21/2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 1601 Concord Avenue Chico California
Plumas County Veterans Stand Down 9/27/2019 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quincy Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Road Quincy, California
North Coast Stand Down Humboldt County Fairgrounds 10/3/2019 9:00 AM to 10/5/2019 4:30 PM Humbold County Fairgrounds 1250 5th Street Ferndale, CA
Operation Reveille
Operation Reveille events aim to provide Veterans with the housing and wraparound services they need to successfully exit homelessness—in just one day. To share more about this groundbreaking collaborative effort, VA recently hosted a webinar with community partners. Operation Reveille events bring together government agencies, faith-based organizations, housing providers, nonprofit agencies, and local businesses to connect homeless Veterans with permanent supportive housing; intensive case management; benefits eligibility screening; and employment, legal assistance, and mental health services. Since 2014, annual Operation Reveille events held in Tampa, Florida, have placed more than 100 Veterans in permanent supportive housing over the initiative’s three years. https://www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp Learn more about Operation Reveille events by downloading the webinar slides, including an event checklist to help guide your planning efforts. For more details on planning and hosting an Operation Reveille in your community, download the full webinar transcript or reach out to the points of contact listed below. These points of contact are for inquiries concerning Operation Reveille ONLY. Anthony Love, Senior Advisor and Director of Community Engagement, Veterans Health Administration Homeless Programs Anthony.Love@va.gov Antoinette Hayes-Triplett, CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative TriplettA@thhi.org
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Rack Cards
A tool for Programs & Membership Contact Sharon Allison-Crook Director of Marketing & Programs for details.
Rack Cards provide information regarding our programs and services. Veterans and supporters can learn about AMVETS Department of California and our many activities, discover us online and find a local post. Rack Cards are an excellent addition to your posts recruiting toolbox. Asking a business or organization to place a stack of rack cards is easier because their smaller size is more convenient than poster or flyers.
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Congratulations & Well Wishes
on your retirement
Lynda Hammond
Thank you Lynda, on behalf of the Staff and Members of AMVETS Department of California for your years of service and dedication.
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AMVETS 75 National Convention th
August 20-24, 2019 The Galt House Louisville, Kentucky
Register today at amvets.org/amvets-national-convention
Convention Week Schedule Please visit AMVETS.org for convention agenda updates! Convention Registration Aug. 20-24 Joint Opening Aug. 21, 2019 Joint Memorial Service Aug. 21 NEC Meetings Aug. 21 & Aug. 24 National Committee Meetings Aug. 20-22 Silver Helmet Awards 6-8 p.m. Aug. 21 (download ticket order form) Belle of Louisville Dinner Cruise Aug. 22 (SOLD OUT) Commanders & Presidents Banquet Aug. 23 (download ticket order form) National Officers Elections Aug. 24 Convention rules including appropriate dress code, code of conduct, and procedures is available on the website at: https://amvets.org/core/assets/amvetshq/docs/add-resources-03.pdf CONVENTION Pre-REGISTRATION FORM must be postmarked August 1st, 2019. To be entitled to vote at the National Convention, you must be prepared to show your valid membership card and a government issued photo identification card to the Registration Desk. Deadline for pre-registration is August 1st. Forms with a check or credit card for RECEIVED at National Headquarters by this deadline to receive the discount. You will be informed if your registration was received after this date. You register on site at Convention. Registration on-site will be $60.00. *Registration will open on Monday, August 20that 1:00 PM for those registered.*Registration will run through early Saturday morning.
The 2019 Awards will be presented at our National Convention A reception and awards presentation will be held for this year’s honorees in the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 21, at The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky. Reception from 6 to 7 p.m. | Awards from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More information, including tickets, will be made available shortly.
$50.00 are to be pre-registration will then have to who have pre-
Veteran's Preference Honored 100% First-Called, First-offered a job with a DD214 (Honorable Discharge only) = 5pts OR ADD the SF15 and the percentage rating letter (0% counts) for 10-Points.
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Women Veterans Unconference 2019
https://www.womenveteransalliance.org/unconference/
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