[Sosfbay-discuss] forum on veterans

[Jim Doyle]

This from the Veterans for Peace:
Forum at Moffett field on Tuesday January 22-nd re treatment of veterans 
at 10 am.

This is being forwarded to you on behalf of Terry McKinney, the 
President of the United Veterans Council of Santa Cruz. Thank you for 
helping veterans.  Peace,  Daniel Young

We are always looking to add more to our list...so please feel free to 
let someone know about this collaboration to lift the voices of our 
veterans and their families.
 
The CA Statewide Collaborative will meet at 10 am on Tuesday, Jan 22 at the
Moffett Field Clubhouse.  We will meet until noon.
 
Light refreshments are served and if you would like to bring some drinks 
or food, please let me know.  Sharing is always appreciated.  

The purpose of this statewide Collaborative is to be a strong voice 
advocating for a wholistic, compassionate, continuum of services, 
treatment and care for our veterans and their families.
 
It provides a forum to share information and education, raise awareness, 
and promote strategic partnerships that will streamline and improve 
access to health and human services for our veterans and their families.
 
We have Kathy Pearce from Arizona and Vicky Field from Texas as special 
guests and presenters.  Both Kathy and Vicky are mothers of severely 
injured OIF soldiers and both are Department of Defense Advocates, 
Military Severely Injured Representatives and Kathy also is with the 
Heroes to Hometowns Program. 
Kathy's son is Brent Bretz and Vicky's son is Chad Snowden.
 
 From US 101 take the Moffett/NASA Parkway exit, then turn right and 
proceed through the security gate where you will need to show a driver's 
license and tell them you are going to the Clubhouse for the 
Collaborative meeting.
 
Make a right turn at the first circle and the Clubhouse will be on the 
right side of the street on Westcoat Road. Green and white banners 
advertising the facilities will mark the way.  The Clubhouse is Building 
#48 and is adobe red with white pillars. Parking is close by.  A marque 
is in front with "Westcoat Village at Moffett Field".  Chaplain Fred 
Tittle's phone will be on, in case you get lost.  You can reach him at 
609 802 3492.
 
Mary Ellen Salzano, Certified Professional Coach
408 779 6916 or 408 489 0911 cell
Proud Parent of  Cpl.. Salzano, USMC, OIF 2 and 3 and Philippines
California Statewide Collaborative for our Veterans and Families
The price of freedom is visible at any VA hospital

Partial list of invited:
 
Military:  enlisted, officers, retired, reserve, currently serving, 
wounded, families and their caregivers.
Blue Star mothers/Family
Gold Star mothers/Family
Heroes to Hometwons
Soldier's Angels
Wounded Warrior Project
Representatives from political offices
Physicians, doctors, mental health providers, caregivers
Non profits with special emphasis on military needs
Women veteran groups
Employment services with military emphasis
Faith Belief systems
Journalists
AM VETS
Coming Home Project
Staff and volunteers at VA Hospitals
Swords to Plowshares
Vet Centers..those I know...
Military Chaplains and Law Enforcement Chaplains
Veterans Village
Housing Representatives...and the list goes on....
 
 
I would suggest adding the Green Party to the list.
Is there someone who has the time and interest to attend?
If so, let me know,or just go to the event.