VOITURE LOCALE 99

February 10, 2011 

Change of Command 2nd Brigade 95th Division – February 11th Outgoing Commander Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan D. Litton changed hands to Incoming Commander Colonel Peter F. Norseth held with a ceremony at the New Reserve Center.   Congratulations! 

Redheart Ceremony – April 21st Southwest corner of Evergreen Blvd and Fort Vancouver Way. 

“Our Community Salutes” – April 28th 2:00PM, at the New Vancouver Reserve Center, 15005 NE 65th Street and Fourth Plain.  Come and show your support to the newly enlisted soldiers and their families for all branches of services.  Cake and ice cream will be served. 

Memorial Day Ceremony – May 28th 11:00 PM Memorial Grounds at the Vancouver Barracks.  Reception (Invitation only) held this year at the Artillery Barracks, will open at 9:30 AM.  Barracks Tour will follow the ceremony by Vancouver Barracks Military Association staff. 

Decommission Ceremony – May 28th 2:00PM at the Pearson Air Museum. 

Veterans Who Care Foundation Fund Raiser – March 6th 5:00PM – 8:00PM, Elmers 11310 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Wa.   For each Flyer presented with a meal order, Elmers will donate a percentage of your meal receipt to the Veterans Who Care Foundation. 

Vancouver Barracks Military Association – We are just finishing our display cases commemorating Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary.  Looking to display D- Day memorabilia next, and need special items to show inside our 2 new display cases.  Contact Jeff Davis (253) 223-0125 jddavis@rocketmail.com or Jack Giesen ((360) 253-9334 or jlg84d@juno.com. 

Korean War Veteran Association Meeting –For more information contact Jerry Keesee, phone 360-573-1035 or e-mail saverflag@yahoo.com. 

Veteran’s Therapeutic Court will assist those who are facing challenges such as combat trauma, and as a result entered the criminal justice system for low level offenses.  The Veteran must plead guilty to receive intense supervision and court-ordered treatment for a minimum of 12 months.  Non-compliance can include jail time. 

Concert with the Musical Stars – February 29th 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Lexington House, 2610 SE 164th Ave, Vancouver Washington 98683.  Doors open 5:30PM.  All proceeds benefit the Clark County Veterans Court.  Tickets sold at the Lexington House or any Board Members, $20 Advance with a free lunch at the Lexington House, or $30 at door.  Come and enjoy Pop Sensation Ashton Rogers, International Star of Paraguay Antonio Centurion, International Classical Guitarist Ernesto Quilban, Art Miller on the piano, Colonel Dan Kern, Ricky Lee Jackson, and National Fiddler Champion Cynthia Hamm.  RSVP Jacqueline Poytress 360-254-7733 or e-mail jpoytress@alcco.com.   To purchase on live visit Web site http://www.clarkcountyvetscourtboard.org/ or mail to PO Box 61628, Vancouver, Wa. 98666. 

Five Star Auto Body (3019 NE 68th St, Vancouver, Wa, 360-699-4887) is asking for your support by having body repairs and painting done on your auto.   10% of the proceeds will go to the Clark County Veterans Court.  Coupon expires June 30, 2012. 

Veterans Assistance Center Celebration and Fund Raiser – April 13th held at the 40 & 8.  The celebration will be for the 1st Anniversary since the Grand Opening. This will be a Black Tie event.  More information will come later.  Contact Jerry Keen, phone 360-260-2468 or e-mail jerrykeen@juno.com.  

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a non-profit organization for people who have severe and persistent mental health issues.  We promote understanding and education about childhood and adult brain disorders.  We provide education, support groups, develop better public understanding, promote general welfare of persons with mental illness, and foster the development and continuation of treatment programs.  We have Crisis Intervention classes held with the Law Enforcement Officers – a 40 hour training classes how to be aware of mental disorders.  Each year (May) we have a NAMI Northwest Walk Fund Raiser to educate the public of mental disorders.  For further information phone 360-695-2823, e-mail info@nami-clark.org, or visit Website http://www.nami-clark.org/.  

Nature Camp for Children of Active Military –Jim Moody (Kiwanis Club) is asking for grant money or sponsorships for this camp to be held at Camp Wariki (Washougal River).  The camp will be held especially for the children of the Gold Star Families, or children whose parent or parents are serving overseas, and if needed more, any Veteran children.  Age requirements will be from 7-12 years of age and there are only 25 spots available.  We will be having Counselors from the High School Key Club with the children to learn leadership development.  Contact Jim Moody at 360-576-5315 or e-mail edwardjamesmoody@gmail.com.  

Northwest Historical Perspectives – Frank Krone announced that they will be having lectures on the Battle of Shilo and 10 Historical Forts here in the northwest.         

     February 12th – 10:00 AM, Lincoln Statue in South Park Blocks, Portland Oregon.  A short memorial will be given to honor the memory of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln and his family.       

     February 12th – 12:30 PM, Kenton Branch of Multnomah County Library, 8226 N. Denver Avenue, Portland Oregon.  Free lecture on “Abraham Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation; and the lives of two Portland Freedom Fighters.       

     February 13th – 6:00 PM, McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland Oregon.  Free lecture on “Abraham Lincoln and the American West during the Civil War.”        

     February 14th - 10:00 AM thru 5:00 PM, Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon.  Come celebrate Oregon’s Statehood 153rd Birthday with special guest Governors Victor Atiyeh and Barbara Roberts.  A birthday cake will be cut at noon.       

     February 24th – 10:00 AM, Senate Chamber, Salem Oregon.  Inaugural celebration of Edward Dickinson Baker Day in Oregon.  A special program “Presenting of the Colors” by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to honor Edward K. Baker who died October 21, 1861 at the Battle of Ball’s Bluff near Leesburg, Virginia.       

     February 24th – 12:30 PM, Oregon Veterans Medal of Honor Memorial on the Capitol grounds.  Volunteers from the Oregon Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission will give guided tours and tell life stories of the recipients to the visiting tourists about the thirteen Oregon men of valor awarded the Medal of Honor, and the twelve recipients with an Oregon connection listed on the 14th Pillar.  For more information contact Frank Krone e-mail nwhistperspectives@gmail.com.   

Oregon Military Support Network (OMSN) – Connecting Veterans with their benefits.  We coordinate Job Fairs with targeted employers that support Veterans, have workshops and seminars for further education, and we mentor and train staff and volunteers to conduct OMSN networking and outreach.  For further information or donations: 

Oregon Military Support Network, Inc. – 10750 SE 42nd Avenue, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 – phone number 503-789-5164 or e-mail http://www.oregonmilitarysupportnetwork.org/. 

Western Pacific Trucking School – Ed Thomas 1977 Western Pacific Trucking School began to train students on how to operate commercial trucks.  Applications process consists of tuition fee, monthly housing, and a stipend for books and supplies.  Veterans will receive E-5 pay Rate through the GI Bill Chapter 33, VA approved.  There is a 100% placement with the companies with some that offer apprenticeship programs.  The course is 160 hours.  Upon completion and passed, you will receive a CDL license.  For more information, phone 503-788-0203, or e-mail westernpacific@msn.com.  

FREE Dental Hygiene Program – Contact Clark County Community Service Samantha Whitley for more information.  Phone (360) 397-2130 or e-mail samantha.whitley@clark.wa.gov.  

Any used paperback or hardbound books can be donated to the VA Medical Center or the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Marshal Center, Drop-off box located in the lobby.  These books will be shipped to the Soldiers serving abroad. 

“Dream Big” – Programs are designed to educate, encourage and empower our youth to be active participants in the success of their life.  The main concepts are:  purpose, accountability, confidence, leadership, goal setting, initiative, and self-reflection.  There are four Dream Big programs, a Dream Big Teens, a Dream Big Mentor Program, and a Dream Big Parent Workshop.  They are also trying to have a Dream Big Community Center for the students.  For more information contact Nathan Webster (360) 448-7439, e-mail nathan.webster@dreambigcc.org, or visit website http://www.dreambigcc.org/.   

Home Instead Senior Care – Julie Williams We provide training programs for family members to care for seniors who have Dementia, Alzheimer, or other family issues.  We encourage positive memories and approach each senior as a best friend.  Classes will be held here at the 40 & 8 Chateau.  There will be 4 classes, 1 ½ hours each.  For more information, phone          360-253-6028. 

Clark College Mature Learning Course – April 12th thru May 10th at the Foster Hall Auditorium by Instructor Dan Sockle on “America’s Jihad.”  More information to come. 

Combat Veterans International are now having their meetings every 2nd Saturday at VFW Post 7824.  Contact John Hopkins (503) 367-2065 or Hoppie9@yahoo.com for more information.. 

Next CMAC Meeting will be February 24th at the 40 & 8.  Breakfast starts at 6:30 AM, followed with meeting at 8:30 AM.