on how to grow a local grassroots network and how to effectively use the Benefits Protection Team toolkit and other online resources. The Women Veterans Seminar , hosted by Assistant National Legislative Director Shurhonda Love and National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst, involved a panel discussion on the partnership between DAV’s Voluntary Services Department and the work that Boulder Crest Retreat is doing in its PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes) program. Women veteran participants and panelists discussed how the Boulder Crest experience permanently changed their lives. The Walgreens Emotional Well-Being Workshop was conducted by Travis Watson, director for Walgreens’ clinical programs. The workshop was designed to raise awareness of emotional well-being, reduce stigma, create understanding and point individuals toward available resources. Kleindienst also provided a basic overview of the new voluntary services system, VolunteerforVeterans.org, at the Voluntary Services Seminar . Also covered were detailed instructions on how to report VA Voluntary Service Program, Transportation Network, service officer and Local Veterans Assistance Program hours to the Voluntary Services Department. The POW/MIA Seminar , hosted by DAV POW/ MIA Committee Chairman Vincent Darcangelo, included guest speakers from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency—Deputy Director Fern Sumpter Winbush and family and veteran liaison Stephen Thompson. The seminar addressed efforts to account for missing service members and reinforced DAV’s promise to never forget those taken prisoner, missing or unaccounted for—the brothers and sisters left behind—and their survivors. Communications seminars covered efforts and available resources to assist veterans with getting the Left: Members actively participated in the seminars and facilitated the discussion. Pictured, a veteran speaks up during the Women Veterans Seminar. Below: Members receive interactive training on how to effectively use the membership system and portal. DAV.ORG | FACEBOOK.COM/DAV | @DAVHQ | DAVHQ 21