Inside VVA Chapters
Chapter 974 Joins Burger Challenge Fundraiser
September 18, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 974 raffled off a “Pool Of Fun” basket to support the teams participating in an annual 6-lb. Burger Challenge sponsored by Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, Pa. The challenge was…
Chapter 227 Gives Back-to-School Gift Cards
September 13, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 227 in Northern Virginia donated gift cards totaling more than $4,800 in August to help veterans and children of veterans in the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program with back-to-school…
Chapter 1140 Elects First Officers, Board
September 12, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1140 in Franklin, Tenn., recently received certification from VVA state and national bodies and named its first five-member board of directors and slate of officers in August. "We needed 25 members…
Chapter 850 Joins CASH Fundraiser
September 11, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Kent County Chapter 850 recently participated in a fundraiser to benefit Grass Roots Rescue and the Canines Assisting Service Heroes (CASH) program, which trains service dogs for veterans. The 3rd Annual Grass Roots Rescue…
Chapter 203 Honors Woodruff, Holds Chair Ceremony
September 10, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203 honored its chaplain, George Woodruff, on Aug. 19. Air Force Airman First Class Woodruff served in Vietnam during 1970-1971, and was presented with an Achievement Medal. The chapter also performed…
Chapter 299 Names Scholarship Winners
September 9, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Quad Cities Chapter 299 in Moline, Ill., named the recipients of its scholarship program last month. They are: Arron Kristof (Black Hawk College), Micah Douglas (Black Hawk College), and William A. Schultz (St. Ambrose University).…
Chapter 898 Gets Go-Ahead for Wall
September 6, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 898 got the go-ahead to erect a wall of honor in remembrance of fallen Vietnam veterans in the Crossroads region of southeast Texas. Victoria County commissioners voted to approved a designated at the…
Chapter 1051 Member’s Service Spotlighted
September 5, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1051 member Greg Lowe recently spent a Wednesday morning scrubbing the replica Vietnam Memorial Wall at the Elizabethtown (Ky.) Nature Park with a group of volunteers, making sure the tribute was in…
Chapter 1030 Welcomes Lt. Gov. Duncan
September 4, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Cumming Chapter 1030 welcomed Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to its Aug. 6 meeting for an update on what state government has been doing recently for veterans and the general public. Duncan said that…
Chapters 233, 452 Join Patriots in Honoring Veterans
September 3, 2019
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 452 joined the the Somerset (N.J.) Patriots baseball team to honor veterans and current members of the military on Aug. 25. The event honored the Guards of the Tomb of the…