This new year started with a lot of confusion. Now I hope things settle down.
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 still getting it done. She is keeping Keith on his toes.
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. Caps and decal prices are staying at $ 35.00 for caps and $ 10.00 for decals. Also the 4” patches of Atomic Veterans , NAAV Patch, Children of Atomic Veterans and Guinea Pig Patches are still priced at $15.00. I am trying to stay on top of this. Call 541-258-7453 for more pricing info.
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 keeping busy with a lot of projects. He is a very busy person. He has had a couple of surgeries and is on the mend. 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 number is 612-232-6596.
I am working on a 4 inch 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? Only two people have shown any interest in these.
I will repeat this: Keep working with your states and Federal Congress to get July 16th listed as Atomic Veterans Day annually. Also get a section of highway to become an 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