Category Archives: Service for Veterans

Announcement: Mail Call Instructions

This chair has received several questions about how to write letters and cards to the Honor Flight veterans. Here are some examples and answers to your questions. How to address the cards- address them to “Dear Veteran or Dear Service … Continue reading

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Announcement: Mail Call!

All military personnel look forward to hearing this phrase when they are deployed. One of our State Regent’s Projects is the Honor Flight program, which we will be learning more about at the Southern and Northern Council meetings. But did … Continue reading

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Announcement: Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS)

The purpose of the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) Program is to coordinate community resources and participate in the VA’s efforts to support and care for veterans. California has representatives and deputies serving in the Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco, San … Continue reading

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Announcement: DAR Service for Veterans Awards

Each year, DAR Chapters throughout the country have an opportunity to nominate individuals from their community to receive one of DAR’s three Service for Veterans awards.The three awards are as follows: 1) Outstanding Veteran VolunteerThis award is presented to a … Continue reading

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Announcement: Compassionate Contact Corps.

Covid-19 and social distancing has made it difficult to reach our veterans. In response to this, the Veterans Association has started a new program, The Compassionate Contact Corps. They are seeking volunteers to contact veterans via telephone or video conferencing … Continue reading

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Communique: Reminder – Service for Veterans Deadline December 15, 2019

Each year, DAR Chapters throughout the country have an opportunity to nominate individuals from their community to receive one of DAR’s Service for Veterans prestigious awards.  There are three National DAR Service for Veteran Awards that are annually awarded to … Continue reading

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