DAV Magazine — September/October 2016
CHAPTER & DEPARTMENT
Mobility restored...
The capability to use power mobility can be lifechanging. Motorized scooters have been shown to improve mobility and energy conservation, leading to greater independence in daily living, work and recreational activities. Chapter 55 in Covington, Ga., gave the gift of power mobility to disabled veteran Rick Sampson (center). The keys to the motorized scooter were presented by Chapter Commander David Norman (left) and Bobby Huggins (right).
Georgia Chapters send kids to camp...
DAV Chapter 18 and Auxiliary Unit 18 of Augusta, Ga., joined forces with their local Golden Corral to raise funds for Camp Corral, which was founded by Golden Corral as an extension of their long history of honoring service members and their families. The program’s mission is to transform the lives of the children of wounded, disabled and fallen military heroes by providing a unique summer camp experience. The Augusta DAV and Auxiliary members raised more than $6,000 for Camp Corral.
70th annual VAVS Convention...
The 70th Annual VA Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee Meeting and Conference was held in Albuquerque, N.M., May 2–7. The committee advises the Undersecretary for Health on matters pertaining to the participation of volunteers in VA medical facilities, assists in recruitment and orientation of volunteers and keeps the officers and members of participating organizations informed of volunteer needs and accomplishments. Pictured (from left) are DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst, DAV National Deputy VAVS Representative William “Bill” Baumann, prior American Veterans National Commander John “J.P.” Brown and DAV Department of California VAVS Representative Kirk Johnson.
The capability to use power mobility can be lifechanging. Motorized scooters have been shown to improve mobility and energy conservation, leading to greater independence in daily living, work and recreational activities. Chapter 55 in Covington, Ga., gave the gift of power mobility to disabled veteran Rick Sampson (center). The keys to the motorized scooter were presented by Chapter Commander David Norman (left) and Bobby Huggins (right).
Georgia Chapters send kids to camp...
DAV Chapter 18 and Auxiliary Unit 18 of Augusta, Ga., joined forces with their local Golden Corral to raise funds for Camp Corral, which was founded by Golden Corral as an extension of their long history of honoring service members and their families. The program’s mission is to transform the lives of the children of wounded, disabled and fallen military heroes by providing a unique summer camp experience. The Augusta DAV and Auxiliary members raised more than $6,000 for Camp Corral.
70th annual VAVS Convention...
The 70th Annual VA Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee Meeting and Conference was held in Albuquerque, N.M., May 2–7. The committee advises the Undersecretary for Health on matters pertaining to the participation of volunteers in VA medical facilities, assists in recruitment and orientation of volunteers and keeps the officers and members of participating organizations informed of volunteer needs and accomplishments. Pictured (from left) are DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst, DAV National Deputy VAVS Representative William “Bill” Baumann, prior American Veterans National Commander John “J.P.” Brown and DAV Department of California VAVS Representative Kirk Johnson.
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