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VISN 2: Volunteer News Fall 2012
To print, download the full "Voluntary Service Newsletter" in Acrobat PDF Format 
Campaign in
Full Swing
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Editorial Board
David J. West, FACHE,
Network Director
Darlene Delancey,
Deputy Network Director
Kathleen Hider,
Network Communications Manager/Editor
Kathleen Laughlin, Design/Layout
Volunteer Staff
Albany
Jim Keller, Manager
(518) 626-5506
James Shulfer Specialist
(518) 626-5507
Bath
Lynn Dinehart, Manager
(607) 664-4965
Mary Harkin, Program Assistant
(607) 664-4771
Canandaigua
Robin Johnson, Manager
(585) 393-7759
Dan Ryan, Public Affairs
(585) 393-7209
Patti Ciancaglini, Specialist
(585) 393-7761
Louise Motyka, Specialist
(585) 393-7729
Syracuse Volunteer Staff
Bob Hawes, Manager
(315) 425-4681
Sheri Valle, Specialist
(315) 425-4898
Lisa Gualtieri,, Specialist
(315) 425-4315
WNY Volunteer Staff
(Buffalo and Batavia)
Mark Francis, Manager
(716) 862-8667
Kelly Roberts, Specialist
(716) 862-8672
Cynthia Panasiewicz, Intern
(585) 297-1196
Web Site: www.visn2.va.gov/vet/volunteer.asp
The VAVS newsletter has been created
for all volunteers and potential volunteers
of VA Health Care Upstate New York. This
publication is meant to showcase the
wonderful work our volunteers contribute
to VA. Produced by VISN 2 Public Affairs.
Printed by Veterans in the Therapeutic
Printing Program, Bath VAMC. |
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We are supporting the 2013 National
Veterans Golden Age Games in upstate
New York. The Games give Veterans the
opportunity to compete in recreational
activities they enjoy, experience camaraderie
with their fellow Veterans and stay
active. Veterans will be in the greater
Buffalo area May 30 through June 4, 2013
competing in events such as cycling, golf, swimming, table tennis
and sled hockey.
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Dr. Patrick Welch, Director for Center for
Veterans & Veteran Family Services at Daemen
College, and our Local Honorary Chairman for
the 2013 National Veterans Golden Age Games,
and his volunteer team have raised $16,858. Our
goal is to raise $200,000 by May, 2013 to make
this a fun and memorable event for Veterans,
their families and the community. Please help
us in spreading the word that donations are
needed for the 2013 Games to your organization,
area businesses and neighbors. Any contribution would be greatly
appreciated.
We are expecting over 800 Veterans and their families
to travel to the Buffalo
area to compete in 14 competitive games.
Monetary donations of $1,000 or more will have their individual,
organization or business name listed in the official National
Veterans Golden Age Games program, on the ceremonies promotional
banner, complimentary tickets and VIP seating.
We are also in need of gifts in kind for the event including
water bottles, towels, ice, cups, office supplies, tents, road cones and
individually wrapped snack type items.
If you are interested in volunteering we need volunteers to
assist
with the Games, registration, meals, ceremonies and travel.
We are counting on you and other volunteers in upstate New
York who always give generously to support Veterans.
Thank you.
David J. West, FACHE
Network Director
Donation checks can be made out to:
VA Western New York Healthcare System,
with
GPF 1815 Veterans National Golden Age Games
in the memo line and mail to:
VA Western New York Healthcare System
Voluntary Service,
3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
For more information or a Golden Age Games donation
package
contact Kelly Clark-Roberts at (716) 862-8672
or
Mark Francis at (716) 862-8667.
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We Want to Hear
from You!
If you have any comments, questions,
story ideas, etc. contact:
VISN 2 Public Affairs
VA at Clinton Crossings,
919 Westfall Road, Building B, Suite 115
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 463-2642 Kathleen.Hider@va.gov
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