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Veterans Hiring Event September 10
WorkSource Auburn will be holding a Veterans Hiring Event on Thursday, 10 Sep. 2015 from 1-4 PM.
One of the employers is the Motel 6 chain; they are very interested in hiring Veterans and aren’t afraid to consider homeless Vets too.
WEST SEATTLE VET CENTER MAKE OVER SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
AMERICAN LEGION POST #160/WEST SEATTLE VETERANS CENTER
3618 SW Alaska S
Seattle, WA 98126
In honor of National Service Day
The Mission:
To cleanup, build, paint, and landscape at your West Seattle Veterans Center which is home to American Legion Post #160.
The Why:
Legion volunteers have struggled for a few years to finish this remodel. With a generous donation from the West Seattle YMCA, Post #160 needs your help to finish the basement and paint the exterior for its 2nd Phase to be complete. 3rd Phase will be tackling the west wing of the building and turning it into an office space were veteran non-profits can set up shop and improve the lives of veterans, their families and the City of Seattle.
We need you to help make this happen. Come to work, meet new people and make a difference. It’s time to Report for Duty in your community!
WHAT TO WEAR :
Closed Toed Shoes
Long Pants: Jeans or Carharts something you don’t mind getting dirty.
WHAT TO BRING :
Bottled Water
Gloves
Hat/Sunglasses
Sunscreen
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AT THE WEST SEATTLE VFW SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
VFW POST 2713 – WEST SEATTLE
3601 SW Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98126
In honor of National Service Day
The Mission:
To cleanup, paint, and landscape at Farewell-Roosevelt VFW Post 2713
The Why:
This is Phase 1 of Post 2713’s building makeover. The focus will be on Painting the interior and exterior, cleanup around and inside the building, and brush removal around the parking area.
We will be doing this in partnership with the Hall’s current monthly occupants: Celtic Arts NW, Serenity Now AA, Fit4Mom and the Underground Theater.
The VFW is wishes to make the space more appealing to the community but they can’t do it without your help.
Come to work, meet new people and make a difference. It’s time to Report for Duty in your community!
***We will also start preparing West Seattle Veterans Center for the 9/12 support event***
WHAT TO WEAR :
Closed Toed Shoes
Long Pants: Jeans or Carharts something you don’t mind getting dirty.
WHAT TO BRING :
Bottled Water
Gloves
Hat/Sunglasses
Sunscreen
GAME DAY SOCIAL – SEAHAWKS VS CHARGERS AUGUST 29, 2015 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
AUGUST 29, 2015 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
VFW POST 1263 – RENTON
416 Burnett Ave. S
Renton, WA 98057
Seahawks vs Chargers
Preseason Game #3
Join us while we watch the game and have friendly conversation with our friends at VFW Post 1263.
Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks will be provided. You must purchase your own alcoholic drinks.
Sorry no kids allowed.
See you there. Go Hawks!!!
Washington Fires: Donate to help Firefighters
Comrades and Sisters;
At the meeting of District 16 on August 22, 2015, a motion was made and approved for District 16 posts to donate funds that will be put into a special fund that will be used solely for the purpose of supporting the thousands of firefighters who are at this time are battling the numerous fires across our state.
I have received a call from the District Commander and he has already collected $600 with another $800 promised.
It is necessary for the VFW to be part of the effort in supporting the fire-fighters, veteran volunteers and other military units that are putting themselves in jeopardy to save our state and its residents. I am asking the Post and district Commanders to step up and contribute funds to the ” Special Account” now at the Department Headquarters, that will be used for this effort.
Please send your generous contributions to Department, marked for support of the Firefighters. We are working with the various county emergency command teams to ensure the support gets to these firefighters and where it is needed.
For any information, please contact headquarters either Robin or Fred. Please remember, a majority of these firefighters are veterans and the Relief Fund can be used to support this effort.
Glenn Albert
Commander State of Washington
Washington State Service Member for Life Transition Summit
WSMTC Members,
I wanted to ensure that you had the flyer for this year’s Washington State Service Member for Life Transition Summit. Please save the dates on your calendar, I would also like to highlight the WSMTC Workgroup breakout session (Day 1: 1:00-4:00) located at the Hawk Transition Center. This will provide a unique opportunity for each track continue to build partnerships with local leaders in the public and private sector. It will also allow each track to get valuable feedback from the professional community that will help set Track goals for FY16.
This is an important event that will help us continue to carry over the great success you have all had into the next year, and continue to build upon that success for FY16.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Very Respectfully,
Paul Cruz | WA State Military Transition Council Project Manager
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE |Olympia, WA 98504
Tel: (360) 725-2237|Cell: (360) 972-0435
paulcr@dva.wa.gov | www.dva.wa.gov|
OARS for Women Veterans STORM Memorabilia Auction & “Hoops For Heroes” OARS Spotlight Game Information
Attached are:
- Storm Auction Flyer
visit our auction at:
OARS 2015 Storm Memorabilia Auction
- Storm Flyer for the game. Remember Promo code is oars
the URL for the tickets is:
https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/storm/EN/promotion/home
3. OARS arts flyer
This is including Friday this week and next. We need people to come to get the funding.
Please post the attached flyer and forward to anyone you feel will be interested. These tickets are available for all Women Veterans ($10 with appropriate id). They are also available for folks supporting our women veterans and their re-adjustment back into civilian life.
Please show your support by purchasing tickets. If you cannot come then buy your ticket for a woman veteran to come.
Outreach And Resource Services (OARS) for Women Veterans
10002 Aurora Ave. N. Unit 36-597
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 554-9600
11/5 King County Mental Health & Substance Abuse Legislative Forum
Please Join Us, and Help Spread the Word!
19th Annual
King County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Legislative Forum
Thursday, November 5, 2015
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(public reception at 6:30 p.m., program at 7:00 p.m.)
Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Ave. (at Seneca St.), Seattle
With 950 community members in attendance last year, the forum will now offer expanded seating capacity!
The Forum will include:
- Remarks from King County Executive Dow Constantine.
- King County’s proposed legislative priorities in mental health and substance abuse for 2016.
- Current innovations and outcomes in behavioral healthcare in the communities of King County.
- Compelling personal stories from individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse.
- The perspectives and priorities of federal and state legislators and King County Councilmembers.
More details about the event are available at http://thsea.org/KCMH-forum or http://www.kingcounty.gov/mhsa.
If you think you may be able to attend, please send a note to Chris Verschuyl at chris.verschuyl@kingcounty.gov.
Please also do whatever you can to spread the word among your personal and/or professional networks. Everyone is welcome to this free event, and no RSVP is required.
Thank you for considering adding this event to your calendar, and for helping us encourage others to participate.
Sincerely,
Jim Vollendroff
Division Director, King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services Division
VA Launches New No-Cost Training Programs
VA Launches New No-Cost Training Programs
Programs Designed to Help Transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans Develop New Skills and Credentials
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched two new no-cost training programs, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALPs) and VA Learning Hubs, to help transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans from all eras learn skills, earn credentials, and advance in civilian careers following separation from service.
ALPs and Learning Hubs are part of VA’s Veterans Economic Communities Initiative (VECI), promoting education and employment opportunities for Veterans through integrated networks of support in 50 cities. VA launched the VECI program in response to President Obama’s August 2014 challenge to help Veterans and families integrate with their communities and find meaningful jobs that can lead to economic success. Under VA Secretary Robert McDonald’s MyVA transformation, VECI is now in place in cities across the United States.
“My message to transitioning Servicemembers is simple: Plan early and stay engaged, because transition is the mission,” said McDonald. “These two new resources provide no-cost opportunities for our transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans to learn new skills and earn credentials, which can increase their competitiveness during their transition.”
ALPs offer transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans the opportunity to build on their world-class training and technical skills gained through their military service, and earn certifications in high-demand fields.
VA is piloting ALPs this summer with seven courses focusing on building skills and certifications needed to advance in high-demand careers in information technology (IT), as part of the President’s TechHire initiative. Each ALP course is offered at no cost and includes free referral and support services..
The first ALP cohort includes seven courses covering a range of IT-related topics, including:
- Coding/Programming Boot Camps;
- 80+ IT Certifications in Hardware, Software, Networking, Web Services, and more;
- Network Support Engineer Job Training and Certification;
- Cybersecurity Training and Certification;
- IT Help Desk Job Training; and
- IT Boot Camps for Desktop Support and Windows Expertise.
Transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans from any era are invited to apply to their choice of courses. Applications will be accepted starting August 17, 2015 – seats in the pilot cohort are limited; applicants are encouraged to apply early. ALPs do not involve use of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.. Students are able to participate in these programs while also pursuing other programs of study using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Visit the ALP website to learn more about each program and apply.
VA is also launching Learning Hubs in 27 cities across the country this year in partnership with the American Red Cross, The Mission Continues and Coursera, an online education platform.
Transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans can take advantage of both online and in-person study. Each week, online course modules will be completed outside the classroom while class sessions, led by Learning Hub facilitators, provide opportunities to discuss course materials with peers, hear from subject matter experts, and network. Upon completion of the program, Servicemembers and Veterans may elect to receive one free verified certificate issued by Coursera.
For more information about the VECI or to learn more about VA ALPs and Learning Hubs, contact VeteranEmployment.vbaco@va.gov
VFW Post 2713 | Farwell-Roosevelt 