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We meet at:

"BIG SHOTS BAR & BROILER"

3755 PORTLAND ROAD NE

(ACROSS FROM THE STATE POLICE MOTOR POOL).

First Saturday, each Month,

11:30AM

Lunch and Social Hour,

12:30PM

NOTE: January 2nd is a holiday weekend, so we will meet on the 9th of January.

Contact: Ron Morgan, President

Ph: 503.931.9555

SUPPORTING

320th POC

BRIG GEN

$5,000+

COLONEL

$2500-$4,999.99

CAPTAIN

$1000-$2499.99

SGT MAJOR

$500-$999.99

SGT 1ST CLASS

$250-$499.99

SERGEANT

$100-$249.99

NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER!

We are dedicated to helping veterans build better lives by assisting them in finding resources and information on rights and benefits.

Ronald H. Morgan,

President

Phone: 503.931.9555

E-mail: rhmorgan@usa.net

Robert F. Orlando,

Vice president

Phone: 503.393.3276

E-mail: kd7unp@yahoo.com

Glenn Zimmerman,

Secretary

Phone: 503.849.6093

E-mail: gmzimmerman@hotmail.com

William M. Kankkonen,

Jaycee Newman,

Treasurer

Delegate

Phone: 503.831.3182

Phone: 503.793.2100

E-mail: wkankkonen@aol.com

E-mail: jaycee.newman@gmail.com

Standing Committee Chairs:

Jaycee Newman,

Membership

Phone: 503.793.2100

E-mail: jaycee.newman@gmail.com

Ronald H. Morgan,

Legislative

Phone: 503.931.9555

E-mail: rhmorgan@usa.net

Ronald H. Morgan,

Community Service

Phone: 503.931.9555

E-mail: rhmorgan@usa.net

,

Constitution

Phone:

E-mail:

,

ETABO

Phone:

E-mail:

William M. Kankkonen,

Finance

Phone: 503.831.3182

E-mail: wkankkonen@aol.com

Ronald H. Morgan,

Government Affairs

Phone: 503.931.9555

E-mail: rhmorgan@usa.net

,

Minority Affairs

Phone:  

E-mail:

Jaycee Newman,

Public Affairs

Phone: 503.793.2100

E-mail: jaycee.newman@gmail.com

Robert F. Orlando,

Veterans Affairs

Phone: 503.393.3276

E-mail: kd7unp@yahoo.com

Robert F. Orlando,

Veterans Benefits

Phone: 503.393.3276

E-mail: kd7unp@yahoo.com

Jaycee Newman,

Women Veterans

Phone: 503.793.2100

E-mail: jaycee.newman@gmail.com

COMFORT ITEMS NEEDED FOR VETERANS

AT THE WHITE CITY DOMICILLIARY

Veterans at the White City Domiciliary typically have very little disposable income and have serious needs for many basic “comfort” items you and I take for granted. These are things you and I just go to the store and buy, when we need them.

DAV Chapter 6, Salem, is asking businesses to open their hearts and assist in collecting “comfort” items for these Veterans who have served their country, and our communities so bravely. Won’t you show your ap-preciation for the freedom and liberty we have, with a generous donation that will make their lives a bit more comfortable? Comfort items requested by volunteers at the Domiciliary are listed below.

The disabled veteran sharing this with you, will carry your gift to Chapter 6, where it will be packed with other gifts and shipped to the Domiciliary in White City.

Just bring collected items to the next Chapter meeting on January 9th. Everything will be combined, with Chapter 6's items, and shipped to White City.

Thank you for your support.

2009 Trees for Veterans Christmas Project

By Jaycee Newman, Public Affairs Officer Chapter 271 Salem, Oregon

Vietnam Veterans of  America

Membersof VVA Chapter 271 procured over 400 Christmas trees by Friday November 27^th and delivered the first load of trees to the Army Reserve units 320^th and 364^th in Portland on Saturday November 28^th. Two more loads were delivered Wednesday December 2^nd at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, where the trees will be passed out to Oregon National Guardsmen and their families.

The “2009 Trees for Veterans Christmas Project” was approved by Chapter 271 members at their November meeting. It is part of a pilot program called “Landscape Trees and Landscaping for our Veterans”, which assists primarily disabled Veterans at this time. The program will expand to all veterans returning from deployment as resources allow.

Ron Morgan, who is also Secretary of the Vietnam Veterans of America Oregon State Council, has been working with other VVA chapters, to give other Vietnam Veterans an opportunity to honor and serve the “new generation” of veterans and their families.

Christmas tree donors that helped make this Christmas tree project possible with their very generous gifts were Jim Erwin with Misty Firs, Dan Rickel with Rickels Tree Farm, and McKenzie Farms all from Estacada and Neuschwander Nursery in Hubbard.

FREEDOM MEDALLION

Vietnam Veterans of America was founded on the principal that “NEVER AGAIN WILL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER”.

We, as Vietnam Veterans, have a unique opportunity to live up to this principal. We can recognize the “Honorable Service and Sacrifice” of a “ANOTHER” generation of veterans in a fashion that was never afforded us upon our return from Vietnam.

The “Freedom Medallion is designed to be presented to returning Oregon veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, by Oregon VVA Chapters and their members.

Only a Vietnam Veteran may present this “Freedom Medallion” to another veteran.

This medallion may be awarded to veterans of any generation for service in any war.

The medallion is 2 inches in diameter and weighs 2 oz.

This stunning medallion is now available for a very affordable price of $12.50, delivered. This is a fund raiser for the Oregon VVA Chapter 271, of Salem. All proceeds are used to acquire more medallions and help fund ongoing projects that either serve or honor veterans. Bulk rates are available to chapters.

Virtually everyone who has seen this exquisite medallion have purchased at least one and many have purchased as many as 20. So please, so don’t delay placing your order, they are going fast.

The “Freedom Medallion” will soon be one of the most sought after means of honoring our heroes.

To order, click here and print a PDF order form: “Freedom Medallion”

To view the beautiful Freedom Medallion Certificate, click here: Sample Certificate

The SACRIFICE REMEMBERED FOUNDATION

The Sacrifice Remembered Memorial Garden is an outgrowth of the popular Freedom Medallion project. This garden would be a public demonstration of the sentiments felt by Vietnam Veterans toward returning Veterans of current wars and conflicts, that “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another”. May their honorable service and sacrifice never be forgotten.

The current design is approximately 1/4 acre in size. The artist renderings above and the garden plan at the right are by Distinctive Design, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The design allows visitors to walk across the pond on granite slabs and includes a patio where they can sit and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the garden and consider the service and sacrifices that preserve our freedom.

The Sacrifice Remembered Foundation was created by Salem VVA Chapter 271 as a non-profit organization to manage this magnificent project. The Foundation should include every Oregon VVA chapter, and all are invited to join. The VVA Oregon State Council is a proud supporter of the Foundation.

The “Freedom Medallion”, depicted above, will help fund the garden. To order, click here:

“Freedom Medallion”

If you would like to be involved bringing this project to life, contact Ron Morgan at:

The Sacrifice Remembered Foundation

6319 VETERAN’S PLACE SE

SALEM, OR 97317

Email: rhmorgan@usa.net

503.931.9555

We shipped the espaliered acer palmatum Bloodgoods on September 16th. There was a total of 24 of them in 45 gallon and 24”box size.

On July 27th, the first of three semi trucks filled with Oregon Nursery Stock left to be planted at their new home, the Therapy Garden at the VA Health Care Center (VAPAHCS) in Palo Alto, California. VAPAHCS is one of 4 Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers and the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  When Ron Morgan, Secretary of the Oregon State Council and President of Chapter 271 for the Vietnam Veterans of America (V.V.A.) learned that Oregon Nursery stock would be used in this project he and Chapter 271 volunteered to help in the organizing of the plants needed and in arranging the shipment.  Mr Morgan and Chapter 271 wishes to thank everyone who contributed, with special thanks to Truck Transporation Services of Wilsonville and Gulick Trucking of Vancouver, WA for donating the trucks and freight expense and making this contribution from Oregon possible. 

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Click on an image above, for more photos of  tree selection and the TBI/PTSD Therapy Garden

We’re helping the veterans who are coming home wounded or disabled get the medical care they need. We’re also assisting Gulf War, Afghan War, and Iraq War veterans with benefits counseling and other essential services to help them rebuild their lives after wartime service.

And we’re making sure that VA healthcare and other benefits aren’t the victims of short-sighted budget cuts that forget the service of our new veterans, and neglect the sacrifices they continue to make even after they come home.

Chapter 271 will continue to lead in this effort to provide for the needs of veterans in treatment.

Project: Medal Presentation to Troops of the 320th PSYOP Co -Returning from Iraq