January, 2007 - Vietnam Veterans of America

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Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.,
Chapter 20
January 2007
Issue 96
VVA Chapter 20 Proud of our past...
photo by Kathy Gleason
...Moving into the future.
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Euchre Party
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Paper Trail
Rochester
New York
TOGETHERTHEN...TOGETHERNOW
President’s Message
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The end of November and the
first couple weeks of December
have been busy for me. Let me
start by wishing a belated Happy
Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas
and a Happy and safe New Year. The
last week of November I sat in on
the Finance Committee as they prepared the budget for 2007. As all of
you are aware, this year the spending
will be tight because of low profits
from the thrift store and, mostly
because of new laws, the car business
profits are low. It was a hard process
trying to spread the money around.
On December 3rd the Board of
Directors approved the proposed
budget with some changes and at
the January membership meeting we
will review it with all in attendance.
We have been approved as a designated donor for the United Way
in Rochester. Our number for donations is 2458, so please try to find it
in your heart to help the chapter by
designating your contributions to
2458. I’m in the process of filing for
the State program that is basically
the same and will pass along that
information as it is received.
December 1st through the
10th we had a table set up at the
Mall at Greece Ridge Center for
VetsConnect providing information
to all the veterans as to the benefits
due to them. From the amount of
information that was taken I think it
was a great success.
On December 8th and 10th, I
traveled to Auburn and Attica correctional facilities with Chapter 20’s
own Ronbo Trovato. I could hardly
believe that I’m up at 5:00 AM, in a
blinding snowstorm that you could
hardly see your hand in front of your
face, hearing all the Ronbo stories
from Nam. I thought to myself,
How dedicated does one have to be
to put yourself thru this? All kidding
aside, it was a great trip and the vets
in Auburn again did an outstanding
job knitting scarves, mittens and hats
for the kids in Schools 9 and 33 in
Rochester. In all, we got two large
bags for them. Saturday we went
early again to Attica to meet with
Chapter 205. It was a great meeting. Both Ron and I addressed the
Chapter and spent some time chatting with the inmate veterans.
Again this month I did my
monthly TV show on R News,
Channel 9, and the topic was our
efforts with VetsConnect. I’ll never
be a Matt Lauer, but I’ll keep the
show going to spread information
that’s important to our veterans.
Till next month - Stay safe and
see you at the next membership
meeting!
Together then together now
Ken Moore, President
The VetsConnect table at the Mall at
Greece Ridge Center.
Don’t miss
these upcoming
meetings!
Please come and support
your Chapter!
VVA Chapter 20
Board Meeting
Schedule
January 8, 2007
February 5, 2007
March 5, 2007
April 2, 2007
May 7, 2007
June 4, 2007
July 2, 2007
August 6, 2007
September 10, 2007
October 8, 2007
November 5, 2007
December 3, 2007
All meetings are held at the
Ira Jacobson American Legion Post,
90 St. John’s Park,
unless otherwise noted.
Membership Meetings
2nd Thursday of the month
beginning at 7:30 P.M.
January 11, 2007
February 8, 2007
March 8, 2007
April 12, 2007 (6:00 P.M.)
May 10, 2007
June 14, 2007
July 12, 2007
(no August meeting)
September 13, 2007
October 11, 2007
November 8, 2007
(no December meeting)
Ron Trovato, Chair
with Chapter 489 at the Attica
Correctional Facility where we
had a real productive meeting. We
met with Chapter President Jackie
Adamsandabout15chaptermembers.ChapterSecretaryPhilGlazer
was kind enough to allow us to
addresstheguysthereanddevotea
majorityofthemeetingtobenefits
questionswhichKennyMoorewas
able to provide answers for. We
thankChapter489fortheirhospitality and we look forward to our
nextvisitonJanuary6th.Afterthe
meeting,StaffAdvisorSgt.Schiefer
took us for an impromptu tour of
the facility before completing the
paperwork and photos for becomingregisteredvolunteersthere.
Serving the Community
Members and friends of Chapter 20 gather to prepare holiday baskets for distribution.
photos by Kathy Gleason & Cecil Young
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TheVietnamVeteransGroup
at San Quentin is doing well and
recentlydonated$500totheSwords
toPlowsharesProgram(transitional
servicesforvets)and$1,000totheir
ChristmasToyProgram.Theyhave
a new prison administrator there
who limited the group’s food sales
fundraisers,sotheguysaremaking
adjustments.
Craig McLaren and the vets at
Chapter 190 in Atmore, Alabama,
keep in regular contact and sent a
copyoftheagendafortheVeterans
DayProgramthere,whichwaswell
attended.Asalways,thanksforcopies of The Eagle Speaks newsletter.
I especially want to thank all the
officers and members of Chapter
190 for the Eagle Award which
theyawardedtoyourstruly.Itreads
“For Loyal Support, Patriotism for
our Nation’s Military Forces and
Outstanding Leadership for our
Incarcerated Veterans Chapters.”
The wife picked up a nice frame
and it’s hanging on my wall at
home.Ireallyappreciateit,guys.
We have heard from Wayne
Cotrell, President of Chapter 603
(Groveland) thanking us for our
flag donation to the chapter there.
According to staff advisor Jim
Strollo, the chapter had a special
Veterans Day observance there,
but circumstances prevented them
frominvitinginoutsideguests.No
problem guys, and good luck on
the proposed veterans phone card
program.
OnDecember8,2006,KenMoore
andItraveledtoAuburntoattend
the culmination of their annual
donation drive. Chapter President
BobbyAhalthandedoutchecksto
several Auburn agencies that assist
the poor and Chapter 20 was the
beneficiaryofabouthalfofthe270
hats and scarves that the Crochet
Platoonmadethispastyear.Allthe
vetsatAuburnthatworkedallyear
long to make these items for kids
were in attendance and received a
standing ovation from the many
guests present. Refreshments were
servedanditwasgoodtocatchup
with the vets there and enjoy the
hospitality. In 1989 I attended the
3rd or 4th annual donation drive
giveaway so that gives you some
idea of the guys’ commitment and
the work involved in keeping this
running so smoothly. Always the
proudestdayforChapter205.
Continuing my master plan of
working Kenny Moore like a student intern, I picked him up the
next morning and drove to meet
Front and Center
Veterans Incarcerated
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Open to all Chapter 20 members and guests
January 27, 2007
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
At Ira Jacobson Post
Cost: $15.00/couple
$7.50/single
Refreshments Will be Provided
Fabulous Prizes Awarded
Musical Entertainment
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Please RSVP by Friday, January 19, 2007
By calling 288-5756
Euchre Coupon
Present this coupon at the door for $3.00 off
per couple or $1.50 off per person
One coupon per couple or person
CHAPTER 20
IS NOW A
DESIGNATED
DONOR
WITH
UNITED WAY
OUR NUMBER IS
2458
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Please help Chapter 20
by designating your
contributions to 2458.
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Paper Trail
by Ron Trovato
Once again the autocratic Ken Moore Era is upon us and we all must shake off the dust of the old and
embracethenew.ItwaswithmixedfeelingsthatIcleanedoutmyfilesathomeanddisposedofmucholdVVA
correspondencebeforethewifepowerwashedtheroom.Thesefilescontainedlettersdocumentingmuchofthe
heretoforeunknownhistoryofoneChapter20member.Yes,thereismuchthatgoesonbehindthescenesthat
themembershipblissfullyneverknowsaboutthatmakesourchaptereffective,prosperousandawayfromGrand
Jury action. I share the following letters with our readers as a demonstration of my loyalty, commitment and
dedicationtoVVA.
From:UniversityofBuffalo
Dept.ofPsychology
Buffalo,NewYork July8,2006
Mr.Trovato,
Ourstaffhasreviewedyourthesisandhaveconcludedthatthebehavioralmodificationtechniqueyouhaveproposed
willonlycripplepatients.Itwouldappearthattheconceptof“ToughHate”wasonlyarrivedat,asyourfootnotesindicated,afteranightofbingedrinkingwithMr.PatPudettiandisofnoclinicalvalue.Pleasecallforanappointment.
ProfessorBertrandSchnitzelgruber
Mr.BernardMcKnight
USPatentOffice
Washington,D.C.
December14,2005
IamatacompletelossforwordssoIwillbeblunt.Yourpatentrequestforundercoatingonmicrowaveovensis
denied.Dittofor“mufflerbearings.”PleasefindenclosedasmalldonationforChapter20tobeusedonanycommittee
exceptyours.
Sincerely,
B.McKnight
Ms.NaomiGoodbody
NYSDept.ofLabor
Rochester,NY August20,2004
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DearMr.Trovato,
Ihaveexaminedyourresumeatlengthandtheonlyjobyouareremotelyqualifiedforisthatofapiñata.Areyou
availabletoworkafternoons?Additionally,afterreviewingyourjobskillssection,Icanonlysuggestthatsomeonewater
youtwiceaweek.
Thankyouforallowingustobeofserviceandhaveaniceday.
Verytrulyyours,
NaomiGoodbody
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NationalEnquirerMagazine
100FifthAvenue
NewYork,NewYork10025
September27,2004
DearMr.Trovato
Wearereturningyourexpose’photographofSpeakeroftheHouseNancyPelosi,whichwerefusetopublish.Oncloser
inspection,itwouldappearthatyoutapedacutoutofMs.Pelosi’sheadontothebodyofPamelaAnderson.
Perhaps“SoldierofFortune”wouldbeamoreappropriatevenue.
Sincerely,
JoeLizealot
Dept.ofVeteransAffairs
MedicalClinic.PharmacyDept.
Rochester,NY
March28,2004
DearMr.Trovato,
Wehavefilledyourprescriptionfor“Prolongo”anindustrialstrengthcombinationofViagra,Cialis,Levitraand
tequila. Side effects may include blurred vision, stuttering, sterility, swimmers ear, loose lung, cooties, pyromania,
drinker’sremorseandbowelprojectiles.Shouldtheeffectslastlongerthansixdays,havewhateverisleftofyoucall
yourdoctor,orFoxNews.
Withdeeprespect,
JamesT.Johnson
OutpatientClinic
From:MissNudeUniverseContest
MGMCasino
LasVegas,Nevada February28,2006
DearMr.Trovato,
PleasebeadvisedthattheMissNudeUniversewillnotbeabletorunforChapter20’sVicePresidentialposition.
OurinvestigatorshavedeterminedthataMr.GenoLenykisalreadyontheprintedballotsandyourployisjustanother
cheapbaitandswitchtactic.
WearealsoreturningtheroomkeyfromtheWhistlingTurtlesMotel.
Sincerely,
MikeCannon
Chief,MGMSecurity
ALGore
OfficeoftheEx-VicePresident
Nashville,TennesseeOctober23,2004
DearMr.Trovato,
FiveyearsagoIreadyourbookaboutmy2000PresidentialCampaign,“FlatLined.”Ihavereadyournewestbiographyofmyselfentitled“ObsessedbyFailure,”inwhichyoufavorablycomparemetoJimmyCarter,ScottNorwood,
NewCoke,the1978RedSoxandtheCaptainoftheTitanic.Pleasefindenclosedacopyoftherecentlyissuedrestrainingorder.
Vote-4-me,
AlGore
CrimeSceneInvestigation
TV.Productions
1658WilshireBlvd.
Hollywood,California
May12,2003
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DearMr.Trovato,
Wearereturningyourscriptforanewshowbasedaroundyourfictionalcharacter“Dr.Colon,”aforensicproctologist.Asanauthoryouareobviouslyconstipatedwitholdideas,boundupwithtriteclichésandwillprobablyneverbe
abletoplowthroughthewritersblockagesandlogjamsyousoapparentlylaborunder.
Sincerely,
JosephPiles
ColumbiaBroadcastingSystem
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Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 20
Membership Application
Return this application, along with a copy of your DD214, to:
VietnamVeteransofAmerica,1199E.MainStreet,Rochester,NY14609
Name: ___________________________________ DateofBirth:____________________ Sex:M/F
Address:__________________________________ HomePhone:(_____)_______________________
City:_____________________________________ WorkPhone:(_____)________________________
Zip:_______________Country:______________ E-mailAddress:______________________ W/H
Chapter#________(ifknown) _______________ Sponsor:__________________________________
IamnotaVietnamveteran,butIwanttohelpVietnamveteransandtheirfamilies.
Pleaseacceptmydonation:___________________ ❑AVVAMembership
_______$10_______$20_______$50_______Other($_______)
Eligibility:VietnamandVietnam-eraveteranswhoservedonactivedutyintheU.S.Military(forotherthantraining
purposes)betweenFebruary28,1961andMay7,1975(in-countryVietnam),orbetweenAugust5,1964andMay7,
1975(forVietnam-eraveterans).
Term:_____1year($20)_____3years($50)_____LifeMembership:
Payment Option:_______Check_______MoneyOrder
$250(ages49andunder)
$225(ages50-55)
$200(ages56-60)
$175(ages61-65)
$150(ages66andover)
VVAisanon-profitveteransserviceorganization.
Programsandservicesarefundedbymemberduesandpublicdonations.
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Between the LinesispublishedmonthlybyChapter
20,VietnamVeteransofAmerica.TheviewsandopinionsexpressedarenotnecessarilythoseofChapter20,
ortheVietnamVeteransofAmerica,itsofficers,board
of directors, or the general membership. No subscription fee is charged for this publication, and inclusion
onthemailinglistisavailableonrequest.Between the
LinescanalsobeseenontheChapter20website,www.
vva20.org.
We welcome letters to the editor, poetry, original
articles, and suggestions. Submissions can be sent to:
Between the Lines,1199E.MainStreet,Rochester,New
York14609.Ifyouwanttosubmitsomethingondisk,
call the office (585-482-7396) to check on compatibility. If you want your manuscript returned, include
aself-addressedenvelopewithpostage.Wereservethe
rightnottousematerialswethinkarenotappropriate
for the publication, and to edit for space and clarity.
We’dalsoliketohaveaphonenumberaswellasyour
nameincasethereareanyquestions.
The deadline for submissions intended for a particularmonth’sissueisthe5thoftheprecedingmonth.
Ifthe5thfallsonaweekendorholiday,thedeadlineis
thefirstbusinessdayfollowingthe5th.
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The
Veterans Walk
at the Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Any past or present member of the United States Armed Services, Active
or Reserve, is eligible for an engraved paver brick. For information
and an order form, please contact the Chapter 20 office at 482-7396.
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Did you know?
You can read Between the Lines even before it is
to Dick D’Imperio, who is receiving an printed and arrives in your mail box. Once each
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YOU
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WERE THERE.
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(585) 232-5040
FAMILY WAS HERE.
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Pledge Your 2007 United Way Dollars to the VOC
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
- President John F. Kennedy (Inaugural Address, 1961)
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, this famous quote by President Kennedy rang true in hearts
of thousands of American men and women who responded by joining the military.
Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly apparent that many of those who answered this call to duty
are now suffering a war of a different sort—an internal war of nightmares and flashbacks related to their
wartime experiences:
• Of more than 5 million veterans treated in VA facilities in 2004, 48,783 were from the
fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.
• According to a 2005 article in USA Today, of the 244,054 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan
already discharged from service, 12,422 have sought counseling for readjustment problems
and symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder.
• A report by the Government Accountability Office indicates the VA “does not have the sufficient
capacity to meet the needs of new combat veterans while still providing for veterans of past wars…”
• At the Veterans Outreach Center, we are already seeing an increase in demand for counseling and
support services—but we need your help to meet this demand.
• Please join us: Stand Up for Veterans! Make a contribution through the 2007 United Way Donor
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MAKE A CONNECTION
VOLUNTEER
We’re building lists of available members
to participate in occasional events:
This is an opportunity to help without a routine commitment.
Can you find some time to help in any of these endeavors?
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Gleason, at 585-978-1331 or [email protected],
or call the VVA Chapter 20 Office at 482-7396.
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Attend a funeral for a fellow Veteran • Work on a committee to create phone/
email tree for improved communication • Help with occasional Chapter Gear
inventory and/or sales • Staff an information table at various events
Participate at school, scouting or other presentations
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Virtual Vet
SpecificationsM-274MechanicalMule:
Truck,Platform,Utility½-ton,4x4
PeterM.Galle
Email:[email protected]
Landline:(585)272-9873
http://www.transchool.
eustis.army.mil/Museum/
MECHANICALMULE.htm
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M274 Mechanical Mule
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The M274 Mechanical Mule
was developed to replace both the
1/4-tonand3/4-ton4X4vehicles
in infantry and airborne infantry
battalions.Itneededtoweighless
than750poundsandcarryacrosscountry load of 1,000 pounds plus
adriver.
Willys developed a pilot model
inthe1950swhichcouldcarry850
pounds on improved roads with 2wheelor4-wheeldrive.Thedriver’s
seatcouldberemoved,andthesteeringcolumnmovedtoaccommodate
morecargo.
Each wheel had shackles for lifting by helicopter or dropping by
parachute.Ifitlandedupside-down,
it could be turned over and still be
drivenaway.
TheMule’sversatilitywasamazing.
Itcouldbefittedwithcablereelsfor
signal use, used as a boat for river
crossing, equipped with recoilless
riflesandlaterTOWmissiles.
VerypopularwithboththeArmy
and Marine Corps in Vietnam,
mostMulesonlyhauledequipment
andtroops.
Length:
Width:
Height(platform)
Weight,empty:
Clearance:
FordingDepth:
CruisingRange:
118.25in.
46.6in.
27.5in.
870lbs.
12in.
18In.
90-150mi.
4-wheelsteering:
M274
M274A1
M274A2
2,452built1956-1960
1,905built1962-1964
3,609built1964-1967
2-wheelsteering:
M275A5
M274A5
2,400built1965-1969
874built1968-1970
The Mule is fitted with cable reels for signal use.
It was a suitable platform for weapons systems, including the TOW missile launcher (shown right), the M40C Missile, and the 106mm Launcher.
Wrapped in the cargo canvas of a 2-1.2 ton truck, this Mule is prepared for river crossing.
Mulesweredesignedtokeeppace
withfootsoldiers,butby1978the
Army determined that the M274
was simply too old to keep. With
the HMMWV (High Mobility
Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle)
taking the place of the venerable
jeep,theMulewasretiredfromactiveservice.
In2000,thevalueoftheM274
Mulewasfoundonceagaininthe
formoftheM-Gator.TheM-Gatorwasanofftheshelf,four-wheel
driveplatformthatservicedtroops
incombataswellastheM274
servedthirtyyearsbefore.
SixvarietiesofMulesweremade
byWillys,Bowen-McLaughlinYork,BaifieldIndustries&BrunswickCorp.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
President:KenMoore..... 392-0269(h)...576-9000(c)
1stVicePresident:GenoLenyk..............423-0206(h)
2ndVicePresident:RichIsaman.............594-8022(h)
Secretary:ChuckMacaluso.....................225-8288(h)
Treasurer:LarrySchulman.......................271-6967(h)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DanCorona................................................. 406-6108
PeteGalle...............................................272-9873(h)
WallyGekoski.........................................659-2563(h)
KathyGleason............................................ 978-1331
TomGleason............................................... 978-1995
JoeHarkness...........................................889-9728(h)
DaveHooker...........................................544-8815(h)
RayMelens............................................392-2079(h)
DickOleksyn.........................................663-5255(h)
RalphPascale..........................................755-2560(h)
KathleenRyan.............................................. 507-9855
RonTrovato............................................544-8470(h)
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
AgentOrange/HealthCare......SueOleksyn663-5255
AVVA................................... KathyGleason978-1331
BetweenTheLines.............BruceMcDaniel482-5314
Chaplain................................ TomGleason978-1995
Comm.Service/Pub.Affairs
Constitution...............................FredElliott288-5756
Finance....................................RichIsaman594-8022
Historian................................ DaveHooker544-8815
IncarceratedVeterans................ RonTrovato544-8470
MarchingUnit.......................... RayMelens392-2079
Membership,ChapterGear.... RalphPascale755-2560
POW/MIA................. GailBologna-Melens392-2079
Scholarship................................AlicePopen247-1024
SocialEvents..........................DickOleksyn663-5255
SpeakersBureau....................... GenoLenyk423-0206
VeteransAffairs/Benefits............. PatPudetti482-2387
VeteransWalk................... ChuckMacaluso225-8288
VolunteerCoordinator......... KathyGleason978-1331
WEB SITES/E-MAIL ADDRESSES
MISCELLANEOUS
VVA20ThriftStore,LLCMgmt.,BethAfeldt......... 482-8036
DonationPick-up,BethAffeldt.................................. 482-8016
VVAVehicleDonations,BethAffeldt........................ 224-8484
VVAChapter20...................................................482-7396
[email protected]
VVA CH. 20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MTG. ATTENDANCE
NAME
President: Moore, Ken
1st V. Pres: Lenyk, Geno
2nd V. Pres: Isaman, Rich
Secretary: Macaluso, Chuck
Treasurer: Larry Schulman
Corona, Dan
Galle, Pete
Gekoski, Wally
Gleason, Kathy
Gleason, Tom
Harkness, Joe
Hooker, Dave
Melens, Ray
Oleksyn, Dick
Pascale, Ralph
Ryan, Kathleen
Trovato, Ron
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BETWEEN THE LINES
Veterans Widows International Network
[email protected]/vetwindows
NYS Department Health:
www.health.state.ny.us/nyvets
Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Highland Park:
www.vietnamemorial.org
Operation Welcome Home:
www.operationwelcomehome.org
VVA New York State Council:
www.nyvietnamvets.org
Region 2 Director:
www.region2vva.com
IraJacobsonAmericanLegionPost#474..... 663-7030
VAClinic-465WestfallRoad..................... 463-2600
VeteransOutreachCenter............................ 546-1081
VetCenter.................................................... 232-5040
VeteransAdministration........................ 800-827-1000
NYSCouncil....................................... 888-678-VETS
MonroeCountyVeteransServiceAgency..... 753-6040
e-mail:[email protected]
VeteransBenefitsHotline...................... 800-827-1000
“VeteransBillofRights”........................ 800-342-3358
VAMedicalCenterinBatavia............... 585-297-1000
VAHospitalinBuffalo.......................... 716-834-9200
VAMedicalCenterinCanandaigua............. 394-2000
VAMedicalCenterinBath................... 607-664-4000
V.V.ofAmericainWashington........... 800-VVA-1316
V.V.MemorialFund“TheWall”........... 202-393-0090
Nat.’lLge.ofFam.MIA/POWUpdates.. 202-223-6846
RichardsHouse............................................ 506-9060
TheResourceCenter.................................... 546-4250
Stars&Stripes............................................. 546-3524
PersianGulfVets,Inc................................... 385-4097
OperationWelcomeHome.......................... 234-4694
Numbers to Know
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20
1199 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-7396 • Fax (585) 482-5513 • www.vva20.org
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