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Chapter Officer Election for 2023-2024
Our Chapter Officer Election for 2023-2024 was held at our meeting last Tuesday, April 4th. Installation of Officers was performed immediately following the meeting with Secretary Ray Jones swearing in the new officers. Ray was then sworn in by President Jim Lary. Here is the list of new Chapter Officers: 1. Chapter President – Jim…
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Chapter President Lary’s New Years Message
Chapter President Lary’s New Years Message: Father Time is taking the year 2021 away as the baby new year of 2022 is arriving. Last year (2021) was a year that presented us with many challenges such as a series of lock downs, restrictions on travel, shopping, eating, attending church services & other events. It was…
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Remember the Reason for the Season
Chapter 887 President’s Christmas Message: REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! 25 December – we celebrate the birth of Jesus, born in a stable, wrapped in swaddling clothes, in the city of Bethlehem. God sent Angels to announce the birth of his only begotten son, but he did not send the Angels to inform the…
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VVA Chapter 887 President’s Report #27
1. ATTENTION!!! THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 CASE INCREASES ARE IMPLEMENTED EFFECTIVE 20 MARCH 2021 TO 5 APRIL 2021: a. All individuals as well as establishments are hereby enjoined to observe and implement the minimum public health protocols including but not limited to wearing face masks and face shields at all times except…
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VVA 887 President’s Report #26
1 COVID-19, quarantine status unchanged. Portions of Manila will remain under Modified Quarantine Status until 31 March 2021. This still affects the VA RO and Clinic. 2. The following are excerpts from the Federal Medical Program (FMP) Training conducted virtually. a. Claims are processed on a first in – first out basis. b. …
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VVA 887 President’s Report # 25
Quarantine status – No change. 1. The VA will provide a headstone for any eligible deceased veteran, even if they are already in an unmarked grave in any country around the world. In selecting a headstone, the National Cemeteries Administration has approved only 67 emblems of beliefs to put on tombstones. Check the VA.gov or…
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VVA Chapter 887 President’s Report #24
No change in quarantine status. 1. If you have not received your Federal Medical Program (FMP) letter listing your service connection medical conditions that you need to receive care in the Philippines, you can send an email requesting assistance to: hac.fmp@va.gov. 2. A trove of U.S. government documents has been released by a Welsh journalist…
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Chapter President’s Report #23
Quarantine status still remains the same. One change, those 15 years of age and above can now travel (vice 20 years). Not many checkpoints are left. 1. The Veteran Advisory Board held our first meeting of FY2021 on 17 November (virtual). My first experience holding a virtual meeting, but it went very well. Two issues…
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VVA 887 President’s Report #22
Quarantine status unchanged. Please remain aware that status changes may be unexpected and surprising in the areas you live and travel. 1. Military and dependents now have through the end of June 2021 to access benefits using ID cards that expired this year. The extension of temporary ID card rules is in response to the…
