No, it is not Marine recruiting we’re talking about, but instead a Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley request for veterans as construction volunteers.
They seek about 10 to 20 women who are veterans or in the Guard and Reserves for a day’s worth of construction during its Women’s Blitz Build on St. James St. in Bethlehem expected to occur from August 13 through 24, this year. (more…)
Memorial Day should be more than a picnic holiday
and a sales day. It is intended to be a day when we remember those who fought and died for us and our way of life, and to rededicate ourselves to good purposes to ensure their sacrifice was not wasted. In an effort to remind our citizenry, adults and youth, of what it sometimes required of us to be Americans, a National Moment of Remembrance was added to the day in 2000. (more…)
Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church is continuing
its tradition of holding a special Memorial Day service on 26 May at 9 a.m. for veterans at its church located just off the intersection of Cedar Crest Boulevard and I-78 in Allentown. This year’s guest speaker will be Retired Rear Admiral Tim Ziemer who is currently the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator. (more…)
With Jason Moon
NO ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE OR ABILITY NECESSARY!
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
June 19 – 23, 2013
Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA (Click on for map location)
To the General Public:
On May 3rd, the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) and the City of Allentown are sponsoring the tenth, annual “Salute to the Troops” dinner to honor our local military, veterans and their families. This festive occasion celebrates those who have recently returned to us and those who still serve us. As part of our community, we ask you to express your own appreciation through taking the time to attend.
The dinner will be held at The Palace, 623 Hanover Avenue in Allentown. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. Event normally ends around 10 p.m. Free parking is available onsite.
Cost is $35 per person. All serving military and a guest are being invited to the dinner at no cost. (more…)
Retired Flag Ceremonies to Occur in June; Recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Program
Boy Scout of America Troop 57, jointly sponsored by Union Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Schnecksville and Union United Church of Christ of Neffs, will incinerate American flags at its Fifth Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 11th on the grounds of the Schnecksville Fire Company.
On June 18th, it will conduct its “Ashes to Graves” ceremony, at which time the incinerated ashes will be spread on Veteran Memorials and veterans’ graves in various church cemeteries located in the Lehigh Valley. In the opinion of Mr. Peter Hermany, Event Coordinator, and others, this is much more fitting way to dispose of the ashes than dumping them in a trash can, as has occurred.
This year’s Flag Retirement Ceremony will include various tributes honoring the history of our flag, a special salute to military, and a review of the five year history of the “Ashes to Graves” program in addition to the cremation of the flags. The Troop is therefore asking veterans and veterans organizations to participate in attending this event.
Flags will be collected starting the first week of May. See below for contacts.
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This trip is for World War II veterans. The WWII Homefront Gals and Guys organization, operating out of Berks and Lancaster County, is sponsoring a trip to the World War II Memorial on 27 April 2013. For a few in our area of operations, the pick up points at the Berkshire Mall and the Lancaster Shopping Center are reasonably close. We hear they are having trouble filling the bus. So maybe you can bring your own “chaperone”? (more…)
In case you are wondering what we have been up to regarding our trendsetting fly fishing program which is a partnership project with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc., click on the image below: (more…)
Pending Payday Lending Legislation: A Debt Trap for Military Veterans
General Announcements
Homelessness
Scholarship Program
Community Educational Outreach
PTSD Booklet for Families
Healthcare in Our Community
Veterans Supportive Colleges Initiative
DoD/VA News
Go to the Forward Observer article on payday lending to read what Kerry Smith told the Council at its 20 March business meeting. (more…)
An Event Honoring Those Who Have Served
On 26 February the Argument Court of the PA Superior Court is coming to Northampton County and will begin its special session by hosting an open program to honor our veterans. The event is called, “Honoring Those Who Serve – A Tribute to Our Veterans.” The purpose of the event is to publicly acknowledge the military service and sacrifices made by veterans and their families. During the program, three veterans of different wars will speak. (more…)