Michigan VVA State Council - Vietnam Veterans of America

January 26, 2012

I am acting President of Michigan State Council effective 1-17-12. The current president, Ken Diegel, is unable to perform his position of president due to medical conditions.

John H. Riling III Acting President Michigan State Council Vietnam Veterans of America
30039 Beechwood St Garden City, MI 48135-2332 734-776-2239 cell 734-469-2185 fax jriling3@wowway.com email

Welcome to Vietnam Veterans of America Michigan State Council Website. The Vietnam Veterans of America was founded in 1978 and is the only National Vietnam Veterans Organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-Era Veterans and their families. Our founding principle is "Never Again Will One Generation Of Veterans Abandon Another." VVA's goals are "To promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam Veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam Veterans." Visit the National VVA Website.

Next AVVA meeting will be April 15th, 2012 at 1000 hours Next VVA meeting will be April 15th, 2012 1000 hours.

All meetings will be held at the: American Legion Post 141 3265 W. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48855-9601 (517) 627-6581

VVA Board meeting April 14th, 2012 at 1600 hour at: Holiday Inn Express Lodging in the area is: Holiday Inn Express 1397 N. Burkhart Rd. Howell, MI 48855 (517) 548-0100 South of Tanger Outlet Mall Baymont Inn 4120 Lambert Dr. Howell, MI 48855 (517) 547-0712 North of Tanger Outlet Mall

Membership is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975. The Application Form for VVA Membership. Include your DD Form 214 with your Application. Associate Membership (AVVA) is open to anybody who wants to participate.

National VVA Vice President Jack DeVine's Key Points & Questions for candidates in response to Michigan's VSO program not receiving our Grants. The 2010 State Convention was sponsored by Chapter 267 (Dearborn). Slideshow of the Convention.

Election Report Forms

Annual Financial Report Forms

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day 3-30-12 by Chapter 1047 Harrison,Mi. This was held In Harrison Michigan on Friday March 30th, put on by Chapter 1047 Vietnam Veterans at the Clare County Courthouse. Check out our newest web page Photos of Events The photos are from Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Friday, March 30, 2012.