other valuable stakeholders in their communities, as well as illustrated how Chapters can expand and further develop their community outreach efforts through a variety of vehicles including print, TV, radio and social media. They also covered interview techniques while engaging media outlets, basics of press releases, media-relations skills and community engagement. At the end of these sessions, seminar participants gained skills to effectively communicate DAV’s efforts. Jeff Hall, DAV’s National Employment Director, provided an overview of DAV’s employment program and the road ahead during the Employment Seminar. He was joined by Marilyn James of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the HHS Employment Workshop. There, participants gained a greater understanding of the many career paths and developmental programs available through the HHS, in addition to the department’s mission, structure, reach and work. They learned how to navigate USAJOBS, nail an interview, bring a strong portfolio and craft a robust resume, among other things. Dr. Diane Corcoran, a retired Army colonel, developed an interest in near-death experiences while serving in Vietnam. She discussed these experiences, their effects and implications on beliefs about life, death and human purpose during the Chaplains Seminar with DAV’s National Chaplain. The Inspector General Seminar provided current and practical information on matters related to the day-to-day activities and operations of Departments and Chapters. This was a great opportunity for new Department and Chapter leaders to learn the basics of the National Constitution, Bylaws and National Executive Committee Regulations of the organization from Inspector General Ed Hartman. DAV remains committed to service work, volunteerism and advocacy. Education and training seminars provided at the DAV National Convention ensure members at all levels continue to succeed in fulfilling our mission. ■ 2015 DAV Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Recipients Named Hannah Farmer First-Place Scholar The top Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship winner, Hannah Farmer of Myrtle Beach, S.C., received $20,000. She is looking forward to attending college to pursue her long-term goal of serving veterans by becoming a physician. Farmer has been a DAV volunteer since 2011 and has contributed 786 hours at the Fayetteville, N.C., VA medical center, where she has served as a recreation assistant for diversionary activities and as an office assistant maintaining and filing records, as well as answering calls. She has been the lead youth volunteer for the past three years and is the point of contact for new youth volunteers. “I would not trade my time volunteering for anything in the world and I look forward to touching more lives as I continue to volunteer and pursue my dream of becoming a doctor,” Farmer said. “Hannah and the seven other 2015 Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarships recipients have widely divergent interests, but they have one thing in common—they honor those who defended our nation’s freedom by volunteering their time to assist service men and women,” said National Director of Voluntary Services John Kleindienst. Alain Carles, Miami, Fla. Sarah Pegouske, Portage, Mich. Durga Ganesh, San Jose, Calif. Andrew Warburton, Sewickley, Pa. Jaspreet Kaur, North Little Rock, Ark. Braden Newman, Jacksonville, Ark. Taylor Puckett, Saline, Mich. Learn More Online Seminar sessions can be viewed on the DAV YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/ DisabledVeterans/videos Other Youth Scholarship Recipients $15,000 $10,000 $7,500 $7,500 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Find out if you are eligible for a 2016 DAV scholarship. 17
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