MN DAV Chapter 39 has organized a Spa Day for Female Veterans on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Spa treatment followed by a lunch at Pizza Ranch comes courtesy of the Chapter.. If you are interested in participating call Nancy at (763) 427-3544.
MN DAV Chapter 39 & Auxiliary Unit 39 will conduct monthly meetings on Thurs., March 11, 2021, 6:30 PM at the VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433. The Chapter will solicit nominations for new officers at this meeting. Any member of the Chapter in good standing can run for an officer position. Election and installation will occur at the April 8th meeting. MN Chapter 39 is seeking new DAV members. As an incentive, new members need only pay $50.00 for a Lifetime Membership, with the remaining funds paid by the Chapter. The Auxiliary Unit is also conducting a membership campaign. Volunteers are needed to assist with making pillowcases for a local disabled Veterans project. A reminder that “Spa Day” is coming this month. The Chapter’s first clothing drive fundraiser will be held in the parking lot of Cub Food at Riverdale Mall (next to Walmart), Hwy 10 & Round Lake Blvd on April 17 & 18. Volunteers can signup at the March meeting or call the Chapter Adjutant, Scott Berndt.
Attendance requires wear of a MASK THROUGHOUT the meetings, maintain social distancing and no more than three people per table. If you are ill or don’t feel good, please stay at home. There is no requirement that you have to attend the meetings.
WALK-IN Moderna COVID-19 VACCINE Clinic on Mon., Feb. 15 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, 9am to 4pm, for VETERANS that are frontline essential workers of any age and Veterans 65 and older. No appointment needed. Veterans must commit to returning in 4 weeks for a second dose. VA is now offering this to both enrolled and non-enrolled Veterans (must bring their DD214 form to the clinic). This is a change to VAs normal vaccination plan-which is based on age. Address: Minneapolis VA Medical Center, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Location: 1L 142. Enter through the Outpatient Entrance. nVeterans who are eligible frontline essential workers include: • First responders (e.g., firefighters and police) • Corrections officers • Food and agriculture workers • U.S. Postal Service workers • Manufacturing workers • Grocery store workers • Public transit workers • Those who work in the education sector (teachers and support staff members) • Childcare workers • Healthcare workers.
MN DAV Chapter 39 and Auxiliary Unit 39 will hold meetings on February 11th at 6:30 PM at the VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Wear of a mask throughout the meeting, maintain social distancing and no more than 3 people per table will be enforced. If you are ill, or don’t feel good, please stay at home. There is no requirement that you have to attend the meeting.
MN DAV Auxiliary Unit 39 will conduct Nomination and Election of Officers at this meeting. Any member of the Unit in good standing can run for an officer position. Newly elected officers will be installed following the meeting.
Membership Drives are underway for both the Chapter and the Unit. Please reach out to your Veteran friends and their families and share OUR 5O/50 PROGRAM, which the Veteran pays $150.00 and the Chapter pays the remaining $150.00 Lifetime Membership Fee. Contact the Chapter Adjutant for membership packets.
The Department Spring Convention is limiting the number of Chapter and Unit attendees. Dates of the Convention is 29 April to 1 May 2021 at Breezy Point Resort. Room rate is $139 for standard room and $149 for a suite. Contact the Chapter Adjutant for more information.
The Auxiliary Unit is looking for VOLUNTEERS to make pillow cases for an upcoming Veterans project.
Free tax return preparation for Veterans, military members and their families More at https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/16726/free-tax-return-preparation-for-veterans-military-members-and-their-families/
VA encourages Veterans to stay informed about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up for an easy way to stay informed about getting a COVID-19 vaccine at VA. More information at https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
Today, January 18, 2021, is Martin Luther King Day. Twin Cities PBS invites you to listen to a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the University of Minnesota in 1967, followed by an interview hosted by Minnesota’s first African-American judge, L. Howard Bennett, during which they discuss ideas, methods and words of wisdom on how to achieve the goal of a free society for all https://www.tptoriginals.org/martin-luther-king-in-minnesota-full-episode/
Discover the “hidden history” of African Americans who helped shape the North Star state of Minnesota. From fur trader George Bonga to the state’s first black woman lawyer, Lena Smith. Tune in to “North Star: Making Change” Monday, Jan. 18 at 8pm on TPT 2. Also on TPT 2 discover icons Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier. “How It Feels To Be Free” premieres Monday, Jan. 18 at 9pm on TPT 2.
The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine has provided hope that this pandemic can come to an end. The Minneapolis VAMC has a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccines at this time. They have already started vaccinating Veterans who are at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 in select populations. We will be gradually opening it up to more Veterans as we follow national guidance of phased priority groups. If you are eligible to get a vaccine during a specific phase of vaccination, our VA COVID-19 Vaccine Team will mail you a letter to your address on record with the VA, with instructions of how you can set up your vaccine appointment. For select groups, we will call you to schedule your vaccine appointment and mail you a letter. Please do not come to or contact a VA facility to receive a vaccine until your appointment is scheduled. Our staff cannot provide vaccines to anyone who is not eligible based on national guidance for the current stage of vaccination that we are in.
What you can do now: Express interest in getting the vaccine and subscribe for information updates about the vaccine. Visit www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/ and select the button “sign up to stay informed.” By signing up and expressing your interest in receiving the vaccine, you can help the VA better prepare as they work to offer vaccines to more Veterans.
