THIS IS NATIONAL SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS WEEK --

THIS IS THE WEEK TO VOLUNTEER SOME TIME TO HELP

OUR HOSPITALIZED BROTHERS AND SISTERS

It's time to volunteer, folks!

Get out this week and visit a veteran in a VA hospital.  Take some books or magazines.  Take some toiletries.

Or...take a Valentine.  It's also known as Valentine's for Veterans Week.  Maybe sneak in some chocolate with the card.

There's nothing worse than being stuck in the hospital...alone!

Here is a link to the VA web page about this week... http://www1.va.gov/volunteer/nshv.html

Here is the link to the volunteer page at the VA web site.  Here you will find a "Volunteer Now" section.  Fill out the form and you will be contacted and they will tell you what you can do to help at your local level... http://www1.va.gov/volunteer/

Or, you can use this locator page to find the nearest VA...and give them a call... http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1

More info on this week is below:

The week of February 14 each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, more than 98,000 veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes.

During the National Salute, VA invites individuals, veterans groups, military personnel, civic organizations, businesses, schools, local media, celebrities and sports stars to participate in a variety of activities at the VA medical centers. The activities and events include special ward visits and valentine distributions; photo opportunities; school essay contests; special recreation activities and veteran recognition programs.

The week also provides an opportunity for the community to become acquainted with the volunteer opportunities within the medical center.

Larry Scott

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