C M A C NEWSLETTER



COMMUNITY MILITARY APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

NEWSLETTER



September 19, 2014

Veteran’s Day Ceremony – November 11th, 11:00 AM at the Armed Forces Reserve Center. Guest Speakers David E B Ward and General Curt Loop. Indoor Reception starting at 9:45 AM with Display tables. If you would like a table to display your organization, please contact Anita Stadey at CMAC.Secretary@ or Jim Erixson at jimx1948@.

Memorial Bricks for Sale – First order of Bricks have been sent in. Get your order in for the next set. $100 for each brick, up to 18 characters on each line up to 2 lines. The first order of bricks have been placed at the already at the Memorial site in front of the new Armed Forces Reserve Center. To place your order call Bob Bean at 360- 696-2326 or 360-903-2340, and/or email address robertbean511@.

Veteran’s Day Parade – November 8th Ceremony 10:00 AM, Parade 11:00AM, Officer’s Row, Vancouver, WA.

Clark County Veterans Court Board:

“Cruise-In 4 Vets” – September 27th 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM held at Safeway Heritage Market Plaza (6700 NE 162nd Ave, Vancouver, WA). Profits will go to support the Veteran’s Community Garden.

NAMI SW Dinner Concert – September 27th 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Peachtree Restaurant (6700 NE 162nd Ave #623, Vancouver WA. Entertainers include Ragtime Art Miller, Karen Overton, and Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Stevenz. Tickets $30 advance, $40 at door. Phone 360-314-4236.

Chinook Winds Casino Resort “11th Annual Celebration of Honor” – September 25th thru September 28th in Lincoln City, Oregon. Featuring: Field of 1,000 Flags, Medal Ceremonies, Free Buffet, and Glass Float Drop. For more information contact Heather Hatton 541-996-5766 or Heatherh@.

Worldwide Group “Free Enterprise Days” – October 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR. The event is designed to bring together Entrepreneurs to be educated and inspired. There will be speakers, panel discussions, advice, and guidance on starting or developing a business. Tickets $125, but have several complementary tickets available. Contact Ross Hall 208-946-1932.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord – October 9th 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, salutes Vietnam-era Veterans. Keynote Speaker will be Retired General Barry McCaffrey. Take the DuPont Gate Exit 119 on Interstate 5. For more information phone the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command at 253-967-5171 or 253-967-3570.

OMSN – East County Veterans Stand Down – October 18th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM held at The Chapel (27132 SE Stark St. Troutdale Oregon). For more information or to donate, please call Kim Pettina 503-794-3275 or Pete Pringle 503-669-7112 ext. 264.

Vancouver Barracks Military Association “Happy Halloween” Fund Raiser– October 18th 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the40 et 8 Chateau (2700 E 28th Street, Vancouver WA). Tickets $10 each advance or $12 at door. Kid Friendly!!! Door prizes, Costume Contest, Dancing, Raffles and Silent Auction. Contact Jeff Davis at e-mail president@vbma.us to order tickets.

40 ET 8 “Flags for First Graders” Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser – October 24th 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, $10 per person, in the Chateau (7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver WA). For further information contact Dixie Hotaling 360-910-8434 or rebel2@.

CDM Services “My Enemy my Friend” Symbol Freedom Theme – November 5th 5:30 PM at the Hilton Hotel Convention Center. Dinner Tickets $100 per person to include book. Brigadier General Dan Cherry and Lt. Nguyen Hong My intersected their lives 36 years in the future by meeting for the first time since their dogfight in the skies 30 miles southwest of Hanoi, Vietnam. They both survived to meet again, come and hear their story. For more information visit or call 360-750-3825.

Oxford Suites “Veteran’s Appreciation Event” – November 10th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. They would like to display tables of different Veteran organizations in the area. Please contact Monica Ocampo for more information at monicao@ or phone 503-283-3030.

U.S. Marine Corps Birthday:

Celebration – November 10th at the 40 et 8 Box Car Room (7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver, WA). 6:00 PM Social, 7:00 Dinner, no host bar, $20 per ticket. Send to PO Box 2685, Vancouver, WA 98668-2685.

Ceremonial Ball – November 15th the Red Lion Hotel at Jantzen Beach in Portland, Oregon. Cocktail at 6:00 PM, Ceremony 7:00 PM, Dinner 8:00 PM, Dancing till midnight. $45 per ticket, contact Major Eric Sheline at 678-243-9557 or eric.sheline@usmc.mil. For more information contact Rubin Rivera at 503-286-3962 ext. 5405 or rubin.rivera4@usmc.mil.

Oregon Military Support Network “Voices for Veterans” – November 15th held at the North Portland Eagles #3426 (7611 N Exeter St. Portland Oregon), 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets $15 if purchased in advance on line or $20 at the door. Featuring the Norm Sylvester Band. Call or e-mail for tickets 503-789-5164 or omsn2012@.

5LINX Enterprises – Remember the quote “If you take care of your troops, everything else will fall in place.” With 5LINX as a Veteran, you can use your discipline, your leadership skills, and your efforts to determine your income; and be at the head of your own organization, to be in business for yourself but not by yourself. Be your own company by offering products and services that people use every day. If you are looking for an opportunity, 5LINX has made it possible for representatives who offer all of the products and services used every day, for less. Contact Walter Chase at 360-844-0068 or e-mail walterchase@.

Civil Air Patrol meets every Monday 6:30 PM back at the Pearson Air Field. For more information contact Jim Beckelhiemer 360-936-0546.

Community Home Health Hospice “We Honor Veterans” is uniquely designed program to help our caregivers meet the needs of each Veteran’s experience, whether it’s medical or social support. We are trained to provide the best care for hospice patients who are Veterans. For more information contact Julie Rinard 360-414-5406 or email jrinard@.

Dignity Memorial – A network of providers that have created a quiet revolution in funeral, cremation, and cemetery services to demonstrate services beyond expectations. They are dedicated to providing services in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to families. They also work with various veteran’s organizations to assist in the provision of military funeral honors. For more information call 1-800-344-6489 or visit their website .

“Eagle One” – Frank Rodela is creating a glass stain art that he would like to take around the states, eventually displaying it at the National Monument. He is asking for donations for this project. To make a donation or for more information contact him at frankrodela@ or phone 503-308-0485.

Free Dental Hygiene Program – Contact Clark County Community Service, Samantha Whitley for more information. Phone 360-397-2130 or e-mail Samantha.whitley@clark..

Goodwill Industries Job Connection – A free service designed to help find a job by developing an effective resume, skills, identifying your goals, potential employers, job openings, helping with local community services, and filling out job applications. We have about 49 facilities in the northwest, and have had over 10,600 members, who have found employment thru this service. Phone 1-877-676-5872 or visit our website .

Healing on the Homefront – This program is designed to assist military and Veteran’s families by offering community resources, solution based workshops, and family counseling. For more information or schedule an appointment, contact Dixie Hotaling at 360-910-8434 or e-mail rebel2@.

Helping Men Heal – Program to help men, including military men, from trauma and loss (before, during, or after their experience). Contact Matt Burton at 360-771-2354 or Matt.Burton@.

Interim Healthcare – “We are here to help!” Home Care with staff available 24/7, experienced caregivers, integrity and compassion, long term care insurance, insurance verification, complementary RN Assessments, and now accepting Medicaid Clients. We live and work in your community. Phone 503-761-6050 or visit our website: .

Iron Tribe Peer Support Services encompasses all nations, tribes, ethnicities, lineages, and religious preferences by celebrating the diversity that is contained in each individual character; and encouraging each member in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Our mission is to provide peer support and guidance for the releasing ex-con and/or person in recovery, as they navigate successful integration into our community. For more information 503-344-6710 or visit our website . For referrals: ipsreferral.irontribe@.

Joint Transition Assistance Program helping service members help themselves. Empowers returning Service Members, Veterans, and Commands with tools for reintegration back into their communities, careers, education, health care, and families. Contact JTAP Coordinator Jennifer Hibbs at jennifer.hibbs@ang.af.mil or (503) 335-4628.

Korean War Veteran Association Meeting – Richard L. Quatier Chapter Unit #321 meeting every 3rd Wednesday 10:00 AM at the 40 et 8. For more information contact Jerry Keesee, phone 360-573-1035 or e-mail saverflag@. Jim Moody is setting up a list of organizations that would like to be linked to KWVA. If you would like to be on this list contact Jim at 360-576-5315 or e-mail jcoyote@ or edwardjames@

LINKS – Involved in the community disbursing food, juices, and personal care products to families, homeless, emergency situations, veterans, and several others in need. These items come directly from donations. We ship juice to various local military events, public events, and organizations. It has been a blessing to serve so many Veterans and families. They are looking for a warehouse for free in the Clark County area. If you know of a place contact or for more information, contact George Golden 360-713-3297 or e-mail ggolden85@.

Love Our Vets – If you know of anyone planning a military reunion, or a conference for veterans or those who work with veterans, please contact Welby O’Brien at welbyo@ or visit website .

Marine Corp League Auxiliary “Fisher House” – The Auxiliary is having a fund raiser making and selling purse bags to support the building of the Fisher House here in Vancouver. To buy or for more information contact June Lasch at e-mail junelasch@.

Northwest Indian Veterans Association (NIVA) – Meetings held the first Wednesday of every month at the Vancouver VA Medical Center (1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA), Building 11, 3rd Floor, Columbia Room, 7:00PM. Contact Dave Hancock at email: cny66441@

Oregon Military Support Network – Meetings held every 2nd Thursday at the 40 et 8. Contact Glenn Shuck at ggshuck36@

PT Boat 658 is now available for fund raising events. For more information contact Tom Cates 360-892-9642 or email tomjanetcates@.

Resource Guide for Military Families 4th Edition – Booklets compiled by American Red Cross Southwest Region are available now! They will be starting the 4th Edition. If you would like to be in it or change your last one in the Resource Book, please contact Julie Burger at julieandles@. Excellent to have the Resource Book in your office!

Special Forces Association Chapter 47 (Lewis & Clark Chapter) – Meetings held every 3rd Saturday odd number of months at 1:00 PM at Bamboo Grove Restaurant – 515 SW Carolina St, Portland, Oregon.

“USO” NW PDX Center will be opening May 1st for all military, military families, and veterans by providing care and comfort while waiting for their flight. Planned services will include a lounge area, TV and movies, snacks, refreshments, discounts from airport restaurants or vendors, email access, Wi-Fi access, travel assistance, XBox 360 Entertainment system, and much more. We are looking for your support by either volunteering in shifts or donations to maintain the center. For more information e-mail pdx@, phone 503-467-9775 or visit our website PDX

Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office – working with military and veteran groups for conventions, events, and military reunions here in Vancouver. They will provide contacts for speakers, welcome committees, color guard, tour guides, and resources for other requests. Please contact Christine Whitney at 360-750-1553 Ext. 16 or e-mail CWhitney@ or visit their website .

Veteran’s Museum at the VA Medical Center – Open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, contact Anne Marie Murphy 360-737-1441 or anne.murphy@.

Veteran’s Victory Chapel – Each Sunday, 2:00 PM, held at the Friends of the Carpenter (1600 W 20th St, Vancouver, WA 98660). Welcome to everyone! For more information contact Jerry Keen at jerrykeen@ or phone 360-907-9473.

Young Marines Lewis and Clark – Meetings held at Safe Harbor Church (8100 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA). Drill Days every other Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Study nights every Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Guests are welcome for the Drill Days meetings. Visit our webpage or contact Jim Czmowski at racerat1966@.

Secretary, Anita Stadey

CMAC.Secretary@

CMAC Meeting Dates Events

Oct. 3rd at the Armed Forces Reserve Ctr. 9:00 AM Nov. 8th Veteran’s Day Parade 11:00 AM

Oct. 17th at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM Nov. 11th Veteran’s Day Ceremony 11:00 AM

Oct. 31st at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM Dec. 12th CMAC Christmas Party (5:00PM Social,

Nov. 7th at the Armed Forces Reserve Ctr. 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Dinner)

Nov. 21st at the 40 et 8 8:30 AM

• 40 et 8 7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver, WA

• Armed Forces Reserve Center 15005 NE 65th Street, Vancouver, WA

• Artillery Barracks 600 E. Hathaway Road, Vancouver, WA

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