We have some sad information. Lincoln Grahlfs Has passed. He was a past National Commander, Vice Commander and Board member for several years. He has helped us to grow and thrive. His guidance will be missed.
The holidays are fast approaching. Let’s work together and keep getting things done. We have updated our website. Check it out at NAAV.com. We had a good time in New Mexico, including vistis to White Sands Missile range and the Trinity Site.
WE ARE STILL IN NEED of a newsletter editor. Do you know someone who might want to help NAAV out? This is a lot of work for someone, maybe a couple of people. Mary Ann is now our appointed secretary and is doing the newsletter, but we need someone to help with it. They’ll learn the ins and outs of putting the newsletter together, then off to the printing.
The board has raised the annual dues to $35.00 and the life membership to $ 350.00. We have removed the prices of store items. You will have to call and ask for prices. The Item prices just keep going up. I am trying to stay on top of this. 541-258-7453
The VA is offering Veterans a fall alert free of any charges. It is called the “Liberty Honor Alert.” Ask your doctor about this. These really work great.
Keith is staying busy with a lot of projects. He is a very busy person. We need to thank him for the time he spends doing what he does.
We have many members and spouses with health problems. We need to keep them in our prayers.
Membership: We have lost several members due to age. On the front of the newsletter, you will find the date your annual dues are due. Keith has set up an account to pay your dues online, or your order from the store. If you want to pay online, call Keith. His phone # is 612-232-6596.
I am working on a 4” Coin or Medallion to be epoxied to a head stone. It will be for Atomic veterans. Not sure of the cost yet. How many family members would be wanting to order one for their loved one?
I will repeat this. Keep working with your states and Federal Congress to Get July 16th as Atomic Veterans Day annually. Also get a section of highway to become Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway.
State Commanders PLEASE, please make contact with your members and get members to get current in dues and information. Just $ 35.00 will get them current. Please update your information. If your phone numbers are not current, e-mail or call with that information. When you send in dues let us know of any changes. Thank you to the members that send in extra dues earmarked for helping someone, who needs help with their dues and other support of NAAV.com, Please make checks out to NAAV, not to me. Let’s help update the database.
A big thank you to the state commanders who are getting info on members in their states and updating their info. Many of our life members have passed away and we were not notified.
Please stay safe and be careful.
Thank you.
Fred Schafer
National Vice Commander
derf@trcschafer.com