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LVMAC News: Everyone Loves a Parade (or Should)
After suffering the effect of two years of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) will resume its Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade, as asked by the City of Bethlehem many years ago. This event results from the combined efforts of the United Veterans of Bethlehem and this council. The parade starts at 9 a.m. at the Liberty High School parking lot and proceeds up Linden St. to Bethlehem Memorial Park. Those who wish to be in the parade should register now. After all, Memorial Day was meant to be more than the unofficial beginning of summer, a day at the beach, or a shopping sales day. (more…)
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LVMAC News: How “Support the Troops” Does It
On 16 February, the Ferguson’s “Support the Troops” nonprofit explained to the council what “Support the Troops” does and how it does it. This small nonprofit outperforms the Red Cross in our area on this task of providing care packages; and is a good demonstration of a small collective impact nonprofit, for businesses and others assist it. (more…)
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LVMAC News: DMVA Family Support Program Sells Its Wares to the Council
Presented by Tara Rose, Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist under contract to DMVA on 16 March 2022 at the council meeting. This a Department of Defense funded activity using the Pennsylvania National Guard to administer the program in the state, now using federally paid, GS employees. (more…)
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LVMAC News: Time to Salute the Troops Once Again
The pandemic has put a crimp in our style over the last two years. Among its victims has been our annual banquet to recognize and celebrate our local servicemembers for their service to our community and the nation. This year, we think it safe to resume the “Salute to the Troops” Dinner, an event which is almost as old as LVMAC itself. The date has been set for May 6 starting at 6 p.m. at the Steel Club in Hellertown. (more…)
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LVMAC News: Chair for Nursing Home Visiting Program Sought
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LVMAC News: Looking for a way to contribute your talent to the local veterans community? Are you a budget and finance professional?
LVMAC has played an important, but sometimes under-acknowledged role, in our military veterans community since 2003. As a result, the development of local veterans support activities over the years has been dramatic. Sometimes it just takes a little networking; at other times, spearhead activities. Although focused upon the Lehigh Valley’s Read more…
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LVMAC News: “Salute to Troops” Banquet postponed to next year
The Board of LVMAC has met and decided to cancel this year’s “Salute to the Troops” annual banquet scheduled for early May. As you might guess, the current pandemic and the health safety instructions required have both affected making it a worthwhile event. We expect to now hold the event Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: Wilkes-Barre VAMC Changes Its COVID-19 Guidance — What a Difference Three Days Make
Today, just after publishing over the weekend the Wilkes-Barre VAMC’s 5 February call-out to those veterans 75 or older, Wilkes-Barre VAMC again changed its policy. Now you can be 65 or older and can get the vaccine at your local clinic.
What is next? We have heard that some VA Medical Centers are enrolling veterans on-site with proof of a DD Form 214, if they have not been using the VA healthcare system.
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Here is the new policy: (more…)
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LVMAC News: LVMAC Seeks a Budget and Finance Chairman
We are looking for a very special individual who is dedicated to serving veterans and their families in the Lehigh and Northampton counties area. This person organizes some vital, behind-the-scenes work that helps us take our words into actions. Want to make a real difference in the veterans affairs scene? Read more…