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New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network

 

VISN 2: Volunteer News Fall 2013

Bath Highlights
 

 

       

       


Bike Donation
Veteran Volunteers event
Don Beaver from the Cuba Masons donated a bike to the medical center’s bike program. Over the last few years, the Cuba Masons have donated several bikes to the bike program.

 

 
Wish List
  • Body wash
  • Bread machine mixes
  • Coffee
  • Creamer/sugar packets
  • Denture adhesive*
  • Denture cleanser*
  • Deodorant
  • Gift cards for fast food, Walmart or Tops Market ($5 - $10)
  • Jewelry making supplies/beads
  • Lotion
  • Plain fleece blankets - twin size
  • Shampoo
  • Stamps


  • *Homeless Veterans program and Jump Start program both need cleaning supplies, toasters, coffee maker, dishes, silverware, and pots & pans (can be gently used).

     
    Volunteer Opportunities
  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV) drivers
  • Reminder calls assistant
  • Patient escorts for medical appointments
  • Clerical support - various departments
  • Special event volunteers
  • Friendly visitor volunteer – visit with Veterans
  • Recreational aide
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    Calendar

    Thursday, August 7 VA Voluntary Service Meeting 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday, August 9 Picnic at Mary Lou’s - American Legion Auxiliary

    Saturday, August 16 Marine Corps League Fishing Trip

    Sunday, August 24 Corning Veterans of Foreign Wars - Eldridge Fishing trip

    Tuesday, September 9 Hornell Veterans of Foreign Wars Picnic for Veterans

    Tuesday, September 16 Marconi Lodge Lunch Noon

    Friday, September 19 POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony 1:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, October 8 Military Order of the Cooties visit-CLC

    Thursday, October 16 VA Voluntary Service Meeting 1:00 p.m. Leisure Room

    Saturday, October 18 Knights of Columbus Bowling Activity

    Sunday, October 19 American Legion - Trumansburg Trip

     
     

     

     
     
    Troop Ride
    Veteran Volunteers event
    More than 375 Troop Ride motorcycle riders visited Veterans at the medical center on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Over the past seven years the riders, many who are Veterans themselves, have been visiting Veterans. Left to right: Lynn Dinehart, Volunteer & Recreation Manager, and Dave O’Dell, Troop Ride Coordinator.

     

    Canisteo Valley Family Practice Donation
    Veteran Volunteers event
    Lynn Dinehart (left), Bath VA Voluntary Service Manager, is presented with a donation for Veterans from the Canisteo Valley Family Practice.


     

    VA Voluntary Service Executive Group Meets Director
    Veteran Volunteers event
    The VA Voluntary Service Executive group met with Michael Swartz, Director Bath VA Medical Center (right, standing).

     

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