North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference

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1 Nov 3, 2014 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 18 North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference headed by Jeff Smith of the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs, is also being developed so that Veterans can directly access information by easily calling a toll free number. Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Apart of the Divisions Annual Conference, an awards ceremony was held to honor and recognize those individuals who had gone above and beyond their stated duties to assist Veterans. Overall, more than 30 NCDVA employees received gratitude from the Divisions Director Ilario Pantano and Deputy Director Glenn Batten. Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Veterans Homes Update (Oct. 2014) Black Mountain100 residents 10 admissions Fayetteville147 residents 9 admissions Kinston82 residents 9 admissions Salisbury99 residents 10 admissions Veterans Cemeteries UPDATE May Our Brothers and Sisters Rest in Peace (Oct. 2014) Black Mountain40 burials Jacksonville28 burials Spring Lake38 burials Daniel HackleyDaniel.Hackley@doa.nc.gov ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. On Tuesday Oct. 28, 2014, the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) hosted their Annual Fall Conference focusing on State Veterans service training and the agency s new NC4VETS initiatives. The conference took place over a span of 3 days at the Atlantic Beach Double Tree Hotel, where over 90 attendees were brought together to discuss the changing trends in Veterans affairs, both Nationally and State wide. The conference provided the opportunity for both intraagency and interagency collaboration with organizations such as the Department of Health and Humans Services, the American Legion, UNC System, DOD Veterans Affairs, Commerce and the North Carolina Association of County Veterans Service Officers in attendance. When asked about the importance of the role the Divisions employees hold, Deputy Director Glenn Batten stated, If it wasn t for the enduring and caring support of our staff, the Division wouldn't be nearly as successful as it is. It s their fortitude and persistence in ensuring our states veterans receive the support they deserve that has given us the strength to push for higher standards and strive for greater results. For a complete list of awards and recognitions presented at the Fall Conference, please see page 3. The Conference provided many of us who interact on a regular basis the opportunity to actually meet face to face. With North Carolina encompassing 100 counties, its nice for there to be an annual occasion where we can all get together to discuss our successes and failures with assisting Veterans said Jeff Smith, the Divisions new Call Center Manager. The Division is transforming its mission and goals to better represent todays ever growing population of Veterans and their families. To aid in this transition, the Division has focused on a new NC4VETS initiative which includes a newly transformed resource guide, delivering over 2,000 data points on state and federal services and resources for veterans. A new Resource Call Center, N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s NCDVA "Trail Blazer" Brandon Wilson receiving the praise of Social Worker Barry Murphy, MSW, part of the NCDVA interagency effort at VAMC Asheville. NCDVA Director: Ilario Pantano (844) NC4VETS ( )

2 N O V E M B E R Pg. 2 North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Veterans Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic By; Jon Hawley Military Veterans, especially those from the Vietnam War, too often don t get the respect and care they deserve, N.C. Division of Veteran Affairs Deputy Secretary Glenn Batten told Veterans in Elizabeth City Thursday. The Department of Defense and DVA will spend the next decade trying to fix that. For Starters, they ve created a new hotline, 844NC4VETS, to offer a comprehensive guide on services for veterans, and they re working to put Veterans service officers directly in VA Medical Centers and outpatient clinics, including the one in Elizabeth City. The DVA hopes to have a veterans service officer in the Albemarle Primary Outpatient Center, located at 1845 West City Drive, sometime next year, Batten Said. The outpatient clinic operates under the Hampton VAMC in Virginia. Batten also said the new hotline, launched this summer, will try to connect veterans to VA and other government resources they may need, including the states employment office. NC4VETS call center officer Ed Kelly, an Iraq war Veteran, personally vouched for the need for the line. Soldiers exiting the service don t always know, or worry about, all the help they may need to return to civilian life. When you get back you don t want to sit through a bunch of briefings about militarytocivilian transition, Kelly said. To show veterans its always OK to ask for help, he shared his personal battle with alcoholism, which briefly drove him into homelessness after a DWI made the wheels come off his life. There was a lot of things it turns out in my life, and in my deployments, that had an effect on me that I didn t realize, he said. A year ago today I was a resident of the Healing Place of Wake County, which is a homeless center that also has a drug and alcohol dependency program. It taught me, finally that it is ok to reach out to people for help with things, he said. Thursday s event and outreach efforts are part of the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, an initiative President Barack Obama announced in The initiative seeks to better honor and care for veterans, particularly those of the Vietnam War who served in one of the most challenging missions our country has ever faced. Several local Vietnam veterans praised the initiative, which is much needed following national scandals this year about long wait times at VA facilities. I d say it s pretty much about time, said Fred Hatch, a member of Elizabeth City s chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Vietnam veterans faced intense public scorn due to the war s unpopularity, he said. Contrary to strong public support for troops today, Hatch said Vietnam was the first media war where the public was exposed to graphic realities of combat, including civilian casualties. Another VVA member Marvin Pelon, said the Vietnam War also didn t have the clear front line of uniformed enemies prior troops faced. Guerilla combat, enemies infiltrating local allies, and political interference in Washington all made the war, ultimately lost, difficult to fight, he said. He also welcomed efforts to better serve veterans, adding he s waited 15 months on a servicerelated medical claim with the VA. Batten Said he also served while the Vietnam War unfolded, though he stressed he wasn t deployed to it. Even while going to officer school at NC State University, he was ordered not to wear his uniform to avoid unwanted attention on campus. Congratulations to the Following NCDVA Birthday Award Winners! For the month of October: John Thacker WinstonSalem State Veterans Service Office John will be receiving a Gift Card for Dinner for Two at the Golden Corral of his choice. Again, congratulation and we all wish you a very Happy Birthday and hope you enjoy your prize for being the Birthday Award Winners! Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

3 Pg. 3 NOVEMBER 2014 NCDVA Awards and Recognitions Other: Dottie Garris Partnership Excellence Award Annis Barbee Outstanding Interagency Support Award Reorganization Team Letters of Appreciation North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Employee of the Quarter by Area: For the Quarter July 1 September Region I Employee of the Quarter Robert Medlin Region II Employee of the Quarter Joseph Rapley Region III Employee of the Quarter Tomeka Davis Region IV Employee of the Quarter Flavia Creech Training Team Employee of the Quarter Brandon Wilson State Service Office Center Employee of the Quarter Connie Phelps Call Center Employee of the Quarter Jeff Smith Raleigh Headquarters Employee of the Quarter Nicole Stephens State Veterans Home Employee of the Quarter James Sutton State Cemetery Employee of the Quarter Judy Sanderson NCDVA Employee of the Quarter Flavia Creech Letters of Appreciation: Jeff Smith Outstanding Support for Development of the Resource Guide Daniel Hackley Outstanding Support for Development of the Resource Guide Wendi Amos Outstanding Support from NC Veterans Affairs Commission Daniel Hackley Don Evans Region IV Martin Falls Region I Peggy Gibson Elizabeth City VSC Cheryl Poyner Raleigh Headquarters Joseph Rapley Region II James Prosser Mecklenburg County Eric Truesdale Harnett County Mike Ayers State Service Office Center Rob Jones Training Coordinator Martha Roark Hickory VSC Brandon Wilson Canton VSC Innovation Award Winner: Martha Roark Hickory VSC Create a standardized Polo Shirt for employees to wear at all NCDVA outreach program. With the same information as the banner, with the Hotline Number and logo statement. Deputy Director Award of Excellence: Wanda Jones Raleigh Headquarters Director s Trailblazer Award: Brandon Wilson 2014 NCDVA Employee of the Year: Terri Kane State Veterans Home Fayetteville I am truly humbled to accept such an honor as the Employee of the Year for NCDVA. I was just so shocked I couldn t properly express my gratitude and share the honor with the many people who made our first Women Veterans Summit a success. Thank God for the way He provided people from the VA, veteranfriendly businesses and organizations, the Department of Administration and NCDVA with the variety of talent, resources, connections and passion we needed to pull it off. Each one deserves credit. In fact, each employee of NCDVA deserves credit for caring enough to serve the veterans of North Carolina. I am proud to be part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of veterans and their families every day because its people who serve from their hearts. N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s V/R, Terri Kane NCDVA Director: Ilario Pantano (844) NC4VETS ( )

4 N O V E M B E R Pg. 4 North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney E mployment Op p o rtunities The following employers are seeking Veterans for employment: Amidon Contracting Solutions 3319 Heritage Trade Dr, Wake Forest, NC (919) Appalachian State University The Office of Human Resources Employment 330 University Hall Dr. Boone, NC Employment@appstate.edu To check postings or to create an online application, go to: Department of Human Resources Maria Torain Byrd Human Resources Consultant, Employment 206A HubbardTotton Building North Carolina Central University Durham, NC Telephone: Granite Construction 1011 Schaub Drive Suite B Raleigh, NC (919) Lord Corporation 111 Lord Dr. Cary NC (919) Pepsi Bottling Ventures Mike Tull HR Manager Northern DivisionW Warrior Bridge A Service Source Program 600 Ames Street Fayetteville, NC Phone: (910) , Huron Consulting Group Paul Abrahms Corp VP, Talent Acquisition (312) NC Commerce *Occupational Statistics offers detailed wage and estimated employment information for occupations based on occupational title or description and geography. To find out more, vistit: Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

5 N O V E M B E R Pg. 5 Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC DURHAM, N.C. A new clinic recently opened at VA s Greenville Health Care Center (HCC) will provide gynecological (GYN) care for more than 1,000 women Veterans living in Greenville, N.C. and the surrounding areas. The GYN clinic is open every Tuesday morning and will provide outpatient gynecology procedures and services to include pap smears and pelvic exams, colonoscopy, cryosurgery, loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP) procedures, implantable birth control (or IUD), evaluations for incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction and infertility. The Clinics opening is welcome news for area Veterans who wish to receive GYN care and procedures closer to home. Prior to the clinics opening, many patients had to visit the Durham VA Medical Center or were sent out to the local community via NonVA Care. Greenville HCC s new gynecologist is Dr. Gwendolyn Knuckles, M.D., a U.S. Air Force Veteran who has provided GYN care in the Greenville community for several years. In addition to her assignment at the HCC, Dr. Knuckles currently runs her own private practice. Dr. Knuckles was previously director of OB/GYN education at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Dr. Knuckles earned her undergraduate degree at the U.S. Air Force Academy and her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed her internship studies at Keesler Air Force Base iin Biloxi, Miss. If you are a female Veteran who is enrolled in VA health care living in or around Greenville and wish to receive Women s Health Care, please call the Greenville HCC at SALISBURY A Veterans Appreciation Dinner; Honoring Those Who Served, will be held from 6 10 p.m. Nov. 8 in the former JC Penney store at West End Plaza, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd. W. The event, thanking all veterans for their service, is sponsored by Frontier Coffee Shoppe & Staff Sgt. (Retired) Thelma Luckey of Thelma s Down Home Restaurant. Music will be provided by the Salisbury Swing Band. Those planning to attend should register by Oct. 15 by calling or texting , or You must be 21 and have a ticket or reservation to be admitted. Capital Area Veterans Stand Down On October 17th, 2014, the annual Capital Area Veterans Stand Down sponsored by government agencies and independent organizations alike was held at the South Wilmington Street Center in Raleigh, N.C. During the Stand Down many services were provided such as Healthcare, VA Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Spiritual Guidance, Social Services, Employment Assistance, Housing Assistance & Dental Care. Also during the annual Stand Down, a full breakfast and lunch was served. There were showers and laundry machines available for use, and Hygiene Products and clothing was distributed. Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

6 N O V E M B E R 1, Pg. 6 North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney The Veterans Choice Act of 2014, which was recently signed into law, mostly pertains to Veteran Health Care, but includes two provisions affecting GI Bill Benefits, specifically the Fry Scholarship. The Fry Scholarship was created to honor Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry. Veteran Affairs created Memorandum of Understanding Agreements with both the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivor and the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation with the sole purpose of encouraging cooperation and collaboration between the VA and these organizations to promote the Fry Scholarship. The Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, Prior to this, only children of those who died in the line of duty were eligible. Eligible spouses are entitled to receive 36 months of full benefits, which includes tuition and fee payment, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies. Training must start on or after January 1, Training prior to January 1, 2015 is not eligible. A spouse has 15 years from the date of the Service Members death to utilize benefits. Some spouses currently eligible for or receiving benefits under the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance program may now be eligible for the Fry Scholarship. Surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001 will have to make an irrevocable choice to either receive the Fry Scholarship or DEA. Applications from spouses are expected to begin being accepted starting Monday, November 3 rd, Durham County Veterans Service Office to Honor Former Service Members In recognition of the sacrifices made and service given by veterans for the freedom of Americans, the Durham County Veterans Services Office will host a celebration of service on Veterans Day We want to simply say thank you, as we honor our veterans from all branches of the armed forces for their service to our nation and to celebrate and recognize each of them for their contribution, said Durham County Veterans Services Director Lois Harvin Ravin. The event will take place at the Durham County Health and Human Services Building, 414 E. Main Street, from 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Cheryl Rawls, director of the Winston Salem Veterans Affairs Regional Office of Veterans Benefits and Administration, is the guest speaker for the event. Other special guest speakers include the Honorable David E. Price Congressman for 4 th District and Jay Weselmann, field office director for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will administer the Oath of Allegiance to American Citizenship Candidates. The event will also include the granting of American Citizenship to candidates who are members of the United States Military Armed Forces. Veterans and their supporters are invited to attend the recognition event. For more information, Veterans Services Director Lois HarvinRavin at lharvinravin@dconc.gov or call Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

7 N O V E M B E R, Run, Walk & Roll with Veterans 5k 11:00 AM Raleigh, NC WW2 Era Veteran Honored on 103rd BirthdayNCDVA State Veterans Home Salisbury, NC Run. Roll & Stroll for Veterans 9:00 AM11:00 AM Wilmington, NC Marine Corp Birthday Veterans Day Vietnam Veterans Park Dedication 10:30 AM Cabarrus County/ Concord, NC Thanksgiving Please See Pages 9 & 10 for a List of Events Honoring Veterans Day Across the State. Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

8 N O V E M B E R North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic E V E N T S AND A N N O U N C E M E N T S Next Meeting: December 4, 2014 Register by 12/1/14 to Attend Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Preregister online at: Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

9 N O V E M B E R North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic E V E N T S AND A N N O U N C E M E N T S Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Union County Veterans Day Ceremony CharlotteMonroe Executive Airport, 3900 Paul J Helms Drive, Monroe, NC Rutherford County Salute to Veterans Rutherford County Courthouse Lawn, North Main St. Rutherford, N.C. Veterans Recognition Ceremony Veterans Memorial in Sawmills, N.C. and 50 th Commemoration Person County Museum, Roxboro, N.C. Salute! Parade Heritage Street, Kinston, N.C. Carteret County Morehead City, NC Warsaw Veterans Day Celebration & Parade South Front Street Warsaw, NC Veterans Day Ceremony Plymouth, NC Veteran Day Parade Gastonia, NC Salute! Tribute Show Granger Hill Performing Arts Center, Kinston, NC US Airways Salute to Veterans Parade Uptown Charlotte 700 N. Tryon Street Catawba Veterans Day Festival and Parade Catawba, NC Nov. 8 th Onslow County Western Boulevard (begins at CCCC) Jacksonville, NC Downtown Siler City Veterans WalkIn Claims Clinic and Resource Center Goodwill Industries 2701 University Parkway WinstonSalem, NC Warbids Over Monroe Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC MC Birthday Celebration USC ROTC USC MC Birthday Celebration Myrtle Beach RS Columbia MC Birthday Celebration Rock Hill, NC MC Birthday Celebration Charlotte, NC Charlotte Checkers featuring Purple Heart Homes Charlotte, NC A Salute to Veterans: An Original Drama Manteo First Assembly, 812 Wingina Street, Manteo Run, Roll & Stroll for Veterans Wilmington, NC Nov. 9 th Graham, NC Veterans Day Ceremony Mebane, NC Randolph County Veterans Asheboro, NC NC 32nd Annual Raleigh, NC Hendersonville, NC Weddington NC Matthews, NC Veterans Day Services 444 Western Blvd Jacksonville, NC Lexington, NC Cumberland County Corner of Hay St & Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, NC Troy, NC Veterans Day Memorial Service Kinston, NC Veterans Day Service/Memorial Wilkesboro, NC in front of County Courthouse 2014 Veterans Day Luncheon Saint Andrew's Catholic Church, Fellowship Hall, 3008 Raleigh Road, Apex NC Honoring All Veterans 742 N Chesnut St. Henderson, NC Thank You For Your Service McCormick & Schmicks Charlotte/Raleigh NC Warbids Over Monroe Charlotte, NC Candlelighting to Honor, Remember and Care St. Andrews ByTheSea, 4212 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head Hildebran Elementary School Veteran Recognition Day Hildebran Elementary School, Hildebran, N.C. Oak Hill Elementary School Veteran Program Oak Hill Elementary School, Morganton, N.C Nov. 10 th Veterans Day Program at the McDowell Senior Center McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road, Marion, N.C. Marine Corp Birthday Luncheon The Currituck Club, 620 Currituck Clubhouse Drive, Corolla Veterans Day Celebration for Dare County Veterans Dare County Center, 950 Marshall C Collins Dr, Manteo Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o

10 N O V E M B E R North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Daniel Hackley Senior Service Luncheon & Dinner Honoring Veterans 278 Meroney St, Mocksville, NC REDEDICATION CEREMONY OF WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL Wilmington, NC River walk adjacent to and north of the Coast Guard cutter Diligence dock. Legion Park Veterans Day Ceremony Legions Park, 1009 Atkinson St., Laurinburg, NC Wayne County Downtown Goldsboro Yadkin County Veterans Day Ceremony Yadkin County Park, Yadkinville, NC Alexander County Veterans Ceremony Alexander Central High School Auditorium Martin County Veterans Parade and Ceremony EJ Hayes School, Williamston, NC; Ceremony Martin County Court House Lillington Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade Park Lillington, NC and parade on Front and Main St in Lillington NC Alamance County Veterans Day Parade Begins at the corner of College St. & N. Main St., Graham, NC Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Hosted by American Legion Post 126 Court House Lawn, Hertford, N.C Veterans Monument Dedication William B. Shuford Recreation Center, Granite Falls, N.C. Free Veterans Day Breakfast DAV Ch. #43, Service Building, Morganton, N.C. Burke County Veterans Day Program Foothills Higher Education Conference Center, Morganton, NC V e t e r a n s D a y N o v. 1 1, Annual Henderson County Veterans Day Ceremony Forest Lawn Cemetery, 538 Tracy Grove Road Hendersonville, NC Veteran's Day Program Franklin County Louisburg, NC Anson County's Annual Veteran's Day Celebration Wadesboro, NC Veterans Day Celebration Polk County, NC Veterans Day Celebration Fayetteville, NC Veterans Day Celebration Hubert, NC Veterans Day Celebration Warsaw, NC Veterans Day Ceremony Wilkesboro, NC Graham, NC Veterans Day Ceremony Mebane, NC Randolph County Veterans Asheboro, NC NC 32nd Annual Raleigh, NC Hendersonville, NC Weddington NC Matthews, NC Veterans Day Services Jacksonville, NC Veteran's Day Parade Jacksonville, NC Lexington, NC Veteran's Day on the Commons Tarboro, NC Cumberland County Veterans Day Parade Fayetteville, NC Chatham County Veterans Siler City, NC Veteran's Day Troy, NC Davie County Veterans Day Celebration On the Square in downtown Mocksville, NC Greater Hickory Metropolitan Area Veterans Day Ceremony 356 Main Avenue NW, Hickory, NC Veteran Day Parade Fayetteville, NC American Legions Veterans Day Event McEllwane Street, Kinston, NC Military Appreciation Day Miracle Field Wilmington; 5510 Olsen Park Ln, Wilmington, NC 2011 Market St, Wilmington, NC Veterans Appreciation Ceremony Yadkin County Memorial Park Veterans Day Ceremony Kinston State Veterans Home Seaboard Lions Club Veterans Day Service Seaboard Cemetar, Seaboard, NC Veterans Day Appreciation & Open House Catawba County Government Center, Newton NC /Memorial Ceremony Coluimbus NC, Polk County N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s N C D V A D i r e c t o r : I l a r i o P a n t a n o VFW Veterans Day Service/ Memorial Wilkesboro, NC Downtown at the WWI&II War Memorial VFW Post #7288, Calabash, NC American Legion Post #503, Calabash, NC VFW Post #8866, Holden Beach, NC VFW Post #10226,Oak Island, NC VFW Post #10400, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC Onslow County DAV Veterans Day Ceremony DAV Chapter Hall, 300 Sherwood Hall Jacksonville, NC American Legion Post 10 Veterans Day Ceremony American Legion Post 10, 702 Pine Grove Drive Wilmington, NC New Hanover County Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony and Massing of the Colors St. Paul's Church 16th and Market St. Wilmington, NC Kiwanis Veterens Day Brunch Laurel Ridge Country Club, Waynesville NC Byrce H. Swindle VFW Post # Armed Forces Monument, Rockfish Road Hope Mills, NC Veterans Day Memorial Service In front of Wilson County Courthouse, 115 E. Nash Street, Wilson, NC Veterans Day Recognition & Celebration Program Durham Human Services Building, 414 East Main Steet 2nd floor public meeting room, Durham, NC Veterans Celebration Honor/Flight Whiteville High School, Bowers Auditorium, 413 N. Lee Street Whiteville, NC

11 NOVEMBER 2014 North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs Hosts 2014 Fall Conference Veteran Service Officer Eyed for VA Clinic Page 5: New Clinic Provider Expands GYN Services to Greenville HCC Veterans Appreciation Dinner set for Nov. 8 at Former JC Penney Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s NCDVA Director: Ilario Pantano (844) NC4VETS ( )

12 NOVEMBER 2014 Daniel Hackley N o r t h C a r o l i n a D i v i s i o n o f V e t e r a n s A ff a i r s NCDVA Director: Ilario Pantano (844) NC4VETS ( )