•Patriotic
opening: Winter Ski Program sponsered by DAV and VA with ski adaptable
in action/music background.
•Dates in history.
•Pt. II of veteran's organization displays at the Minnesota
State Fair.
•CVSO report.
•"Hometown Gratitude" a care package program begun by high
school youth and involving the school district with pick-up boxes
at schools with postage/packaging money from the VFW.
February
2006 #107
•Patriotic
opening: American Legion, Department of Minnesota's 2005 Convention
with district band, honor guard and pledge.
•Dates in history.
•The Air Museum at Fargo, ND with displays. Features one week
for Vietnam Veterans of America interviews, etc. (clip from KSTP-Ch
5 Minneapolis/St. Paul)
•CVSO report.
•Boy Scout American Legion Department Chair introduces the
mother of the Department Eagle Scout of the Year.
•American Legion National Commander, Thomas Bock of Colorado,
interviewed during state visit.
•Valentine visitors to a resident at the regional VA hospital.
Including two beauty queens, co-host Jerry and his buddy Archie
Cobb (2000).
March
2006 #108
•Patriotic open:
VFW honor guard and pledge at the mid-winter conference.
•Dates in history.
•Interview with the VFW National and State Commander. A Governer
comments about active military service. Voice over of the 9th District
winners and introduction of the state "Voice of Democracy" winner
and his speech.
•CVSO report.
•A community dedicates a regional veteran memorial.
•Salute to disabled veterans from the 25th Annual National Wheelchair
Games at Minneapolis.
October
2006 #115
• Patriotic
opening: Traditional Native American POW-WOW honoring veterans.
• Dates in history.
• Part #2 of the veteran reintegration event featuring Minnesota VA Commissioner and others.
• Benefits are common at veteran’s post homes. Learn of this special one.
• CVSO report: “Veterans Choice of Representation Act of 2006”.
• Continuation of the opening spiritual event of the POW-WOW at Soldiers Field Memorial. An interview and colorful dance honoring veterans continues at the History Center.
November
2006 #116
• Patriotic opening: Veteran’s Day at Arlington National Cemetery; Changing of the Guard at Tomb of Unknown Soldiers.
• Dates in history.
• National Guard team on “Reintegration” from Iraqi. (at An Armory).
• CVSO report
• Family Support remote at Mankato, MN “Camp Celebrate-Honor-Support” Governors’ wife speaks, children’s activity, interview with founder.
December
2006 #117
• Repeat of excerpts from WWII history (Permission received/credits)
January
2007 #118
• Patriotic opening / Dates in history.
• The “D.O.V.E.” Fund originated by Vietnam Vets to bring better schooling (buildings/equipment) to the children. (Part 1).
• CVSO report
• Deceased Vet’s wife who’s knitting project is lap robes for the MPLS. Med Center Domisary Unit (long term care).
• Service Officer’s report
February
2007 #119
• Patriotic opening / Dates in history.
• D.O.V.E. Part 2 Vietnam sings-guitar and a school Dedication with high school Chorus singing Star Spangled Banner.
• Service Officer’s report
• V.F.W. National Service Officer shares about responsibilities.
March
2007 #120
• Patriotic opening / Dates in history.
• Plans put in place for RETURN/Reintegration of 3,000 plus Iraqi vets in ONE state.
• Service Officer Report.
