VVA Chapter 1069 Meeting Report for: June 6-9-2021
[posted on: 6-11-2021]
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The meeting was held at Mikeska’s BBQ, (located on Hwy 59) El Campo, TX.
A big thanks from the chapter to Mikeska's BBQ for showing the Welcome message for our members, on their new
big business sign (see photo below). It is much appreciated by the membership!
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Newly elected President, Joe McCreary opened the meeting at 7:00 PM (see photo below).
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
(Photo below) A prayer was given by chapter member, Wayne Woods.
Joe then recessed the meeting for the evening meal.
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After the meal, Joe re-opened the meeting at 8:00 PM
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Joe then recognized all those members who were having birthdays in June, and Happy Birthday was sung by all.
Happy Birthday to chpater members Frank Kulcak and Frank Laitkep!
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Joe then introduced guests and potential new members. 35 members & spouses attended this
meeting (see photo below). The chapter officers and directors thank all those that
attended the meeting.
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The guest speaker for this meeting was the Wharton County Veterans Service Officer, Jessica Collard.
The photo below shows Jessica talking with past President and chapter co-founder, Leonard Sternadel.
Jessica herself is a 6 year Navy Veteran, having served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz.
Jessica is a certifed VSO since January of 2020, and she is also currently in the process of
earning her VA accreditation, which will allow her to have direct access of a Veteran's records,
when filing their claims with the VA.
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(photo below) Jessica's presentation was titled "Claims and Agent Orange" and included basic and
detailed information regarding the filing of claims by veterans and information about filing claims
related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Jessica encouraged our membership to make an appointment
with her if they felt they were entitled to VA benefits. Note that many of our membership have been
to her office for applying for VA claims and think highly of her.
To view or print her presentation (a PDF file), click on the link below.
View or Print Jessica's Presentation
To view the Wharton County information webpage that resides on our website, click on the link below.
The page contains contact information, office hours information, and maps showing the location of the
VSO office in Wharton.
Show the Wharton County Service Officer Webpage
Contact Information - Wharton County Veterans Service Officer:
Jessica Collard (VSO)
Frank Shannon Building
1017 North Alabama Road
Wharton, Texas 77488
(979) 532-1311
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(see photo below) As a small show of the Chapter's gratitude, after her presentation, chapter President Joe
McCreary presented Jessica with VVA Chapter 1069 cap.
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VVA Chapter 1069 would like to thank Jessica for her presentation at our meeting. Everyone thought
she had a great attitude, that she showed a real knowledge of the VA claims process and did a
wonderful job with the presentation. We wish her well, thank her for the work she does for
Vietnam Veterans, and hope she will come back again.
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Next chapter meeting is: Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
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