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Thank you to those who supported our Giving 4th fundraiser. Your donation will reach thousands. I am pleased to report the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3308 voted in favor of Major Haynes PMOF nomination. There is still time to get your endorsement in. We would like to send it in the 1st week of August. As some of you all may have noticed, there is quite a battle between national VSO’s regarding the HR 9237 Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act. The VFW, DAV, and WWP are in opposition along with other groups. Commanders Coalition does not currently have a JAG or legislative chair to conduct a deep dive into this bill which is why we have refrained from sending in a letter to Congress. That being said, I still wanted to analyze the bill using a large language model. The results of that analysis can be read on our national stack.
Proposed ‘Honor and Remember’ flag resembles communist imagery, Vietnam veterans argue
I have had a difficult time reaching the DAV in Tallahassee. If anyone knows a good contact, please ask them if they plan on endorsing our nomination for Major Haynes.
Greetings, Team
Save the date: the next Graduation Ceremony for the Leon County Veterans Treatment Court will be Monday, August 17.
In this week’s TVLC’s legal clinic, 14 Veterans and family members walked into the American Legion Thursday, July 2.. Our Team included 13 Volunteers (including 3 attys). Kudos to the Leon Tax Collector’s office for consistent and detailed assistance to Veterans progressing toward Reinstating their Driver’s Licenses again this week. Photos attached highlight the successful July 4th Celebration at the American Legion Post 13.
Veterans Treatment Court last Monday, JULY 6 welcomed more Veterans into the program, and mentor/mentee opportunities keep challenging our Volunteers. Monday, August 3 is your next chance to observe a court session (3 pm Leon County Courthouse, Courtroom 2E). At some point, we hope you will consider becoming a Veteran Mentor for one of the Vets working their way through the program. ( KUDOS again to everyone who sent an advocacy email to the Governor’s office in these past few weeks: General Patt Maney’s Veterans Ct House Bill 199, went into effect July 1, and will now strengthen the Courts all over the state by increasing the number of Veterans entering the Criminal Ct program to rebuild their lives & court record, recover from addiction or other behavioral/ trauma personal problems and succeed in moving forward for their families & their future.
REDUX: ALARM FOR AREA VETERANS AND SUPPORT AGENCIES: Vet Village, owned by Volunteers of America, Inc, is planning to close at the end of September, for lack of funding! Everyone start brainstorming to see which agencies, govt entities, etc. can maybe lease and continue operating the facility for 54 Veteran beds for “transitioning off the Streets!” Time to be creative and deliberate!
One special need: The number of issues with the VA is outstripping our local resources to keep up with the complications, new claims, and VA delays; so, any other attorneys wanting to join our “VA Law team,” we need you, and have training and national legal resources available to bring you into the fray. Were you a JAG? Have you helped with Social Security or other federal agencies that you already have a headstart on picking up VA law?
What else?
Thank you, Dan Hendrickson, for the Tallahassee Veterans Legal Collaborative www.Tallahasseeveteranslegal.com
PO Box 11091, Tallahassee, Fl 32302, 850/ 570-1967
Hi Folks!
Happy July! I hope you all celebrated America’s 250th with lots of red, white, and blue!
I just wanted to send a quick email to remind you of a few upcoming dates at Mission BBQ!
Monday-July 27th is Korean War Veterans Day! All Korean War Veterans are invited in for a FREE sandwich.
Friday, September 11th, will be the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We will honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, as well as the first responders and others affected by this tragedy.
Saturday, September 26th will be the Gold Star Family Luncheon. More details to come!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to serve you! Have a great day!
Best,
Beverly Shirley
Proudly Serving Those Who Serve!
Beverly Shirley
Community Ambassador
MISSION BBQ - Tallahassee
216 S Magnolia Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Cell: (229) 220-0169
Phone: (850) 702-3513 x1