Deli Days: Dayton, Ohio

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A Note from Ellen Schwartz

Buckeye PVA Family, I am writing you this note as I say “ see you soon” to the Chapter. I will be moving on to another opportunity that fits my growing family’s needs. I have never had a goodbye as hard as this one. In the two years I have spent with the organization, I have fallen in love with the mission and every member I have gotten to know. I have found family amongst the board and staff and lifelong connections in the community through Buckeye PVA’s donors, supporters, and volunteers. I will still be around at events, so please don’t be strangers! In the meantime, Jennifer McCarty will be taking over as the new Executive Director. I have complete confidence in her abilities to lead with integrity and passion for the organization.

You can reach her and send her a

“welcome” email at jenniferm@buckeyepva.org. She will be joining Maddi Snyder in her role as Assistant Executive Director and Maria Bynum, our new Administrative Assistant, as they continue to work on growing and expanding the Chapter, all while serving Ohio’ s paralyzed veterans.

Enjoy your summer, and please know how grateful I am to have crossed paths with you! Thank you for making this job more than a job for me – I look forward to seeing you soon.

Best,

Ellen S. Schwartz

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Deli Days: Coming to a Location Near You!

Deli Days took to Dayton this past week as the Buckeye Chapter enjoyed a Dayton Dragons Game on May 31st! The Dragons won in a great game with beautiful weather

If you missed this one, don’t worry! Deli Days will be a series of dates through 2022-2023, where members and staff can meet to enjoy some delicious food and good conversation all over the Buckeye State. The schedule for the next Deli Days outings are as follows:

1. Youngstown – July 2022 2. Cincinnati – September 2022 3. Toledo/Sandusky – November 2022 4. Geneva – January 2023 5. Mansfield – March 2023 6. Columbus – May 2023 7. Cleveland –July 2023 The next Deli Days event will be held in Youngstown, OH in July, 2022!

If you would like to attend the upcoming Deli Days outings, keep an eye out in your email or mailbox for more information on when we might be in your area! If you have questions about these events, please call the office at (216) 731-1017.

PVA’s 76th Annual National Convention

During the week of May 16—May 21, Paralyzed Veterans of America Chapters from all over the Country gathered together to participate in the 76th Annual PVA National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Held at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, 33 Chapters convened to discuss changes in Chapter programs, finances, and review the previous year’s successes. The Buckeye Chapter was represented by Sr. National Vice President, Robert Thomas; Buckeye PVA National Director, Doug Beckley; and Buckeye PVA Assistant Executive Director, Madalynne Snyder. (top right photo)

On the first day of the Convention, Buckeye PVA had the honor of receiving not one, not two, but THREE National PVA awards: The Chapter Sports & Recreation Award, The Bob Webb Excellence in a Newsletter Award, and the coveted John M. Price Most Outstanding Chapter Award. These awards paid tribute to the hard work and dedication that the Buckeye Chapter has put in over the last year. We are PROUD to be such a thriving Chapter! Caregivers and spouses got to enjoy sight seeing in Atlanta, including the Coca-Cola Museum and the Georgia Aquarium! A great week was had by Paralyzed Veterans of America.