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VISN 2: Volunteer News Winter 2015

Bath Highlights
 
                                                      
Veteran Volunteers event
1st picture - Sheila West was Bath VA’s October Volunteer of the Month. Sheila volunteers weekly in the sewing room and provides alterations and tailoring for inpatients.

2nd picture - Frank Dieter from the American Veterans (AMVETS) Riders helped donate bikes and fishing poles on October 4, 2014. The AMVETS also catered a BBQ for 350 Veterans at Bath VA. A wonderful time was had by all!
 

 

Wish List
  • Body wash
  • Bread machine mixes
  • Car models
  • Coffee
  • Creamer/sugar packets
  • Denture adhesive*
  • Denture cleanser*
  • 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 need cleaning supplies, toasters, coffee makers, dishes, silverware, and pots & pans (can be gently used)
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    Volunteer Opportunities
  • Disabled American Veterans (DAV) drivers
  • Friendly Visitor Volunteer – visit with Veterans
  • Recreational aide
  • Reminder calls assistant
  • Special event volunteers

    Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering!

  • Veteran Volunteers event
    Left to right: Ken Piazza, Associate Director Bath VA Medical Center; Les Baker, Cuba Post 1 American Veterans Commander; and Mike Swartz, Director Bath VA Medical Center.

     

    Veteran Volunteers event
    A Re-Creation performer greets and visits a Community Living Center Veteran.
     


     

     
     
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    Veteran Volunteers event
    Cuba Post 1 American Veterans AMVETS and American Veterans Auxiliary members handed out personal care kits to Veterans at Bath VA. Back left to right: Les Baker, Commander; Aren Erdoiza-Schank; and Albert Merrill. Front left to right: Amalia Pellon and Candace Clemens, AMVETS Auxiliary Representatives.
     

    Veteran Volunteers event
    The Rock and Roar donated $5,000 to Bath VA to help make a difference in the lives of Veterans. Left to right: Ken Piazza, Associate Director Bath VA Medical Center; Barbara Foster, Rock and Roar Representative; Lynn Dinehart, VA Voluntary Service Manager; and Peggy Russell, Rock and Roar Representative.

     

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