MOPH and Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day, Friday and Saturday, 10 and 11 August 18

 

Subject: MOPH and Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day, Friday and Saturday, 10 and 11 August 18
Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 06:47:33 -0400

Fellow Patriots, here is the latest information regarding the two days of events at Mount Vernon this year to celebrate National Purple Heart Day. 

Region Commanders, please share this information with your Department's Leadership who I hope will share this email with their respective Chapters. 

For everyone, please be sure to go online to register for your Free Tickets to the Wreath Laying and Mansion Tour on Friday, 10 Aug and the full ceremony on the East Lawn of Mount Vernon the morning of Saturday, 11 Aug.  All tickets are Free.  Saturday's ticket also allows access to all of Mount Vernon Estates. 

The Mansion Tour on Friday, 10 August is limited to the number of participants so if you have not gone on a tour of Gen. Washington's house and wish to do so you need to RSVP as it's "first come, first served".  If you have been on the tour last year, but still wish to participate in the wreath laying do get your tickets anyway, just let me know that you do not plan to do the Mansion Tour. 

Hopefully the Mount Vernon Inn will be open after we're done so everyone can have a nice evening of adult beverages after the Friday events. 

To attend the Reception please RSVP directly to me.  All I need is a name and number in your party. 

​This year we have support from the Hampton Inn and Suites, Alexandria, VA with discounted hotel rooms for Friday and Saturday nights.  Information regarding how to make your own reservations is included in the attached information paper.  ​

Be sure to get your tickets as you must have them to enter the Mount Vernon grounds on either days. 

And, please share this with everyone in your respective Chapters as we're planning to have a huge turnout of Purple Heart recipients and guests this year!!!

Yours in Patriotism,

Gordon

Junior Vice Commander, Dept of VA

Past Chpt 353 Commander

Gordon Sumner, PhD
Home/Office:  703-455-4527

Cell:  703-595-8800
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”   ~Benjamin Franklin~

View message in browser. Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day You are cordially invited to celebrate National Purple Heart Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. It is our honor to have you join us as we, in partnership with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, commemorate the oldest military decoration in the United States at the beloved home of its founder. Here is information you might find helpful in planning your visit. Please note that Mount Vernon will commemorate Purple Heart Day 2018 on Friday, August 10, 2018, and Saturday, August 11, 2018. See you soon, Joan Flintoft Director of Events & Protocol Free Admission Tickets for Purple Heart Recipients We are pleased to offer free tickets to Purple Heart recipients and their families on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Free tickets are available until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 31. GET YOUR FREE TICKETS Saturday, August 11 Hours & Admission Mount Vernon will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Your ticket will include access to the historic area, an optional tour of the Mansion, George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center. We recommend that you plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your Mansion tour time. You will be prompted to choose your Mansion tour time when you reserve your ticket. Purple Heart Day Ceremony Join the audience for Mount Vernon’s official National Purple Heart Day Ceremony on the East Lawn at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018, featuring remarks by General Washington. Purple Heart Day Reception · Mount Vernon is pleased to invite Purple Heart recipients and their families to a reception at the Mount Vernon Inn restaurant at 1 p.m. · All guests must RSVP in order to attend, and attendance is on a first come, first served basis until the event reaches capacity. · To RSVP, please contact Gordon Sumner, Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, at gordon.sumner53@gmail.com no later than July 31, 2018. Friday, August 10 Private Evening Tour · On Friday, August 10, 2018, Purple Heart recipients and their families can enjoy a special Private Evening Tour of the Mansion and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Purple Heart Memorial, on the 20th anniversary of its dedication, at 6 p.m. · The Mansion tour includes the first, second and third floors of George Washington’s beloved home. The guided tour of the Mansion will take approximately one hour. Please note the first floor of the Mansion is accessible by most wheelchairs. The second and third floors are accessed by stairs. · While a shuttle will be provided, please dress for the weather and be prepared for uneven walkways. · All guests must RSVP in order to attend, and attendance is on a first come, first served basis until the event reaches capacity. RSVP FOR EVENING TOUR Things to Know Before Your Visit Please be aware of the following: · Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day will involve outdoor walking, so please dress accordingly. Please be prepared for varying temperatures and uneven walkways. · The Ford Orientation Center, Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center and Mount Vernon Inn complex are wheelchair accessible. Although the 18th-century pathways in the historic area can be uneven, there is an accessible path linking the Mansion, Ford Orientation Center, and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. More about accessibility at Mount Vernon may be found here. · Food is available for purchase at our Food Court Pavilion or Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Reservations are recommended at the Mount Vernon Inn. · Smoking is not permitted. · Outside food and beverage are not permitted. · Guests are welcome to leave the estate during the event and re-enter the estate by presenting a valid ticket. Bag Inspection & Prohibited Items For your safety, bags/containers larger than 16x16x8” are prohibited, and all bags are subject to inspection. Prohibited items include: · Weapons/firearms not in compliance with Virginia law. · Knives/blades longer than 3.5 inches. · Flammable liquids, gases and aerosols. · Fireworks and related materials. · Other items deemed dangerous or suspicious. · Food and beverages, except water. Click here for more information about prohibited items. Questions? Please feel free to e-mail Events@MountVernon.org. MEMBERSHIP | EVENTS CALENDAR George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 United States membership@mountvernon.org Mount Vernon is owned and maintained in trust for the people of the United States by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, a private, non-profit organization. We don't accept government funding and rely upon private contributions to help preserve George Washington’s home and legacy. Copyright © 2017 George Washington's Mount Vernon, All rights reserved. This email was sent toakirst@mountvernon.org. You are receiving this email because you have selected to receive our email newsletters.  Unsubscribe or manage your email subscriptions.

The following persons were elected and appointed as the 2018-19 Department Officers:

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Commander Len Yelinek (711)

Sr. Vice Commander Dan Peterson (730)

Jr. Vice Commander Bill Olds (711)

Adjutant Andy LePeilbet (719)

Finance Officer Ken Santor (719)

Judge Advocate Dave Hugus (730)

Sgt-at-Arms Ron Sharetts (730)

Chaplain Leonard Munoz (719)

Legislative Officer Andy LePeilpet (719)

Chief of Staff Richard Small (711)

Inspector Johnny Waid (711)

Fwd: You're invited and Send Us Your May, Armed Forces or Memorial Day Events!

Southern Nevada Patriots -- Am forwarding an e-mail from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.  Lotsa stuff here.
Check out the Memorial Day events at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, on May 26th, May 27th and May 28th
          Also to add to your calendars...
July 4th - Summerlin Independence Day Parade (Chapter 711 is entered, join them)
August 7th - Purple Heart Day.  The Clark County Commissioners will be proclaiming the county a PURPLE HEART COUNTY during their Commissioners meeting that morning.  Chapter 711 will be presenting the County a 3x5 flag to be flown each Purple Heart Day plus patriotic holidays.  We'll present a wall plaque commemorating the proclamation plus a couple of "Combat Wounded" reserved parking signs.
September 8th - Armed Forces, Veterans and First Responder's Appreciation Day at Craig Ranch Regional Park
Len Yelinek

Here's the RSVP link for the Grand Opening too.

Richard,

Thanks for stopping by this morning; I wanted to loop us all on an email chain, just in case you had any further questions for us. We appreciate you helping spread the word.

Here's the RSVP link for the Grand Opening too.

Thanks!

Ms. Jess Holland

Director of Business Development

American Dream U
T: 702-233-2366 C: 702-578-2262

Please take a minute to watch this video explaining our program:

ADU Helping Our Military Transition

Perhaps a small donation from Henderson Vet Groups might be a good thing for morale.

Lou

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: Thank A Vet <support@thankavet365.org>

To: Lou Rothenstein <loumisgm@yahoo.com>

Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 6:04:28 PM PDT

Subject: Fwd: Care packages

This is from the unit that we are going to help.

debi

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Christina Dorsey <redneck.extreme@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 4, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Care packages
To: THANK A VET <support@thankavet365.org>

Here is the information for my soliders in need of care packages. If anyone has any questions please let me know. Thanks 

Christina Dorsey 

Please pass this contact information along for those who can provide care packages to our Team deployed in the most forward places in the Middle East. Not Iraq, Kuwait or Afghanistan.
They do not have the PX and the luxury's most of us spoiled Soldiers had in Iraq. They have nothing other than the mission and the environment to keep them going. As Chaplains they have a mission to provide moral boosters to the Marines and Soldiers they are supporting. So it's not just the two of them we should think about.
Let's try and work on some major care packages leading up to Christmas due to the delay in shipping and how remote they are in the region. 
  Now that we have a home for the next few months, here is our contact information. Up until we got here, there were only Chaplains that visited and none that stayed for very long.

Has 300-350 people average.
Mailing address:
   Pappe, Cliff MAJ
   CJTF-OIR-Chaplain
   KLZ-IZ
   APO, AE 09314

Fwd. Minutes of the MOPH meeting 5 May 2018

Robert.  These are the notes I took at today's meeting.
The MOPH Chapter 711 was called to order at 1000 hrs. on 5 May 2018.  Topics of discussion were:
North Las Vegas has agreed to fly the Purple Heart Flag in their lobby whenever we present it to them.  The chapter voted at the April meeting to purchase a flag if NLV agreed to fly it.
It was announced that the DMV will have disabled veteran license plates that also have combat wounded on them available around August time frame.
A motion was made to give $200.00 to "THANK A VET"  to send packages to military personnel stationed overseas.  The motion was voted on and passed.  These packages will go to personnel who are stationed in remote locations
A motion was made to spend $180.00 to purchase a Purple Heart flag and a Purple Heart plaque for Clark County. The motion was voted on and passed.   Clark County has proclaimed itself to be a Purple Heart County and we will present the flag and plaque on August 7 2018 which is Purple heart day.
On 2 May, John Waid and Mac Rowell presented the Purple Heart Leadership award to a JROTC student at Rancho High School.
May 10-13, the 80% scale Vietnam Wall will be displayed at Craig Ranch Regional Park.  There will other displays that honor our military and first responders.
Jim Steinbach issued tickets for the West Coast Regional Finals Rodeo.
The Commander announced the meeting closed at 1115 hrs, at which time the chaplain made his closing prayer and the Sergeant at Arms led us in a closing salute to the flag.
Robert, I hope this is what you are looking for.  Let me know if I can help with anything else..  MAC

Final 2018 Nevada Veterans Legislative Symposia Report

---On Behalf of Director Kat Miller---

Dear State Commander or Veteran Supporter,

Below is the link to the final 2018 Nevada Veterans Legislative Symposia Report. It contains the legislative issues and concerns expressed and then ranked in priority by members of the veteran's community during symposia held on March 24, 2018 in Reno and March 31, 2018  in Las Vegas. You will be able to print the document once you open the link.

http://veterans.nv.gov/page/2018-Symposia-Report

For questions, please feel free to contact me directly at hendryt@veterans.nv.gov or 775-771-2800.

We appreciate your continued interest and support.

Respectfully,

Terri Hendry

Terri Hendry, Communications Director Nevada Department of Veterans Services work: (775)825-9755 cell: (775)771-2800 hendryt@veterans.nv.gov "Serving Nevada's Heroes"