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Welcome, Women Veterans of New Mexico
Join us in Las Cruces for the Women Veterans Conference - Sep 25, 2010
To register, click here
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The summer certainly has been a busy and productive one. WVNM partnered earlier this year with the YWCA in obtaining a VA grant to create transitional housing for homeless women veterans and those with children. The grant was approved a few months later (more details as they become available). This month a few members attend the “Y”s fundraiser for the transitional housing.
Last month WVNM members attended and took part in the Farmington’s Women Veteran Conference. It was a very successful conference with a good turnout. Dr. Mosley-Brown and other great speakers provided priceless information about the status and resources available to women veterans.
A few of the women from the “Lioness” documentary were in attendance. They talked about their experiences in Iraq with combat teams and their lives after leaving the country. The documentary is worth watching. It will make you very proud that these brave women volunteered for this assignment and were invaluable in completing missions.
Next month, some of our members will be attending the Las Cruces’ Women Veteran Conference and taking part in the Veteran Parade at the Fair on September 23rd. Come on out and join us in celebrating our military.
This month WVNM is helping two transitioning female veterans from homelessness to homes. Please keep future women in mind when you have items to recycle like beds, dressers and chairs - donations are tax-deductible!
Your organization is on the move – come be a part of it!
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Your Board: President - Pat Gaston
Vice President - Jan Herbert-Starkey
Advisor - Christin Barden (McKinley)
Treasurer - Gloria Vinskey
Secretary - Myra Powers
Sargeant-At-Arms - Joni Seymour
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Next Meeting:
(Now quarterly: April, July, Oct, Dec with Activities in between)
Date: October 16, 2010, 12 Noon (Saturday)
VFW 401, 2011 Girard St SE, on left from corner of E. Gibson
Coordinator: Pat Gaston
Phone: 505-610-0787
Email: pgvulcan@yahoo.com
Local Photographer's Poster for VA Veterans Day!
Check out the poster that is being entered into the VA wide Veteran’s Day poster contest. You may see someone you know in the national poster this fall!
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Upcoming Activities:
September 23 - New Mexico Homeless Veterans Charity Golf Tournament at Kirtland AFB Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course. For more info, click here or contact NM Veterans Integration Center, http://www.nmvic.org/ 505-265-0512 or email: rosejames@nmvic.org
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September 23 - NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR PARADE
Come join New Mexico Women Veterans for the Parade! Join us for line-up at 8:45 am so we know how many will be there. Parade starts at 10:45 am. Come spend the day with your fellow New Mexico women Veterans!
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September 25 - Las Cruces Women Veterans Conference (click for info flyer)
8am, Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
A conference presented by the NMDVS for women veterans, active duty, and their family and friends. Register by clicking on the Registration form - fill out your form, or print first and write on the form, then mail it with your check to the address on the form. DEADLINE: September 20, so hurry!!
Contact Virginia Bell/NMDVS Las Cruces at (575)524-6124, or toll free (866) 433-8387, or email virginia.bell@state.nm.us
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October 16 - WVNM Meeting, noon at VFW401
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October 29 - Hard Rock Hotel and New Mexico Veterans Healthcare Golf Tournament at Isleta Eagle Golf Course
12 noon. Box Lunch and Buffet Dinner included. For more information: Cynthia Jaramillo, 505-724-3971
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October 29 & 30: Veterans’ Wellness Conference
8am,