JMU - Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Virginia Amateur Sports, Inc is excited to partner with Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to bring divisions for our Veterans!
Participate in one of these 5 sports:
Track and Field * Bowling * Archery * Shooting * 5K *
There are 3 divisions being offered:
- General (Veterans compete against all competitors, regardless of status)
- Veteran (for Veterans who would like to compete against other Veterans only)
- Disabled Veteran (for Veterans with a physical disability who would like to compete against other disabled Veterans only)
Veteran's that register to participate will receive a FREE t-shirt! Registration for these events will be mail in ONLY, below you will find the forms that you will need as well as a letter with registration information. Please mail all forms and payment to the Virginia Amateur Sports office no later than July 5th to make sure that you will be included in the 2013 competition! This will certainly be a great time!
Event Registration Form & Waiver
Competition Letter & Medical Form
** If you have questions about the specific events, such as Archery target distances, etc I encourage you to visit the sport specific webpage. Just remember that the Veteran's Events are not available through the Online Registration Form.
** In order to participate, Virginia Amateur Sports must have all paperwork to their office no later than July 5th, there will be NO on-site registration for the Veteran's Events.
Please return both forms and a copy of Veteran Status verification with your payment to the VAS office:
VAS
711 C 5th St NE
Roanoke, VA 24016
The Mission Continues
The Mission Continues is the only national nonprofit challenging post-9/11 veterans to rebuild a sense of purpose through community service fellowships. A fellowship is an opportunity for a Fellow to utilize his/her military skills and leadership in a civilian setting. Our goal is to award 300 Fellowships to post-9/11 veterans in 2013 and we need your help getting the word out to the veterans in your area.
The Mission Continues does not offer charity; rather, it offers a challenge to veterans to inspire their communities through continued service and leadership. Fellowships are 26 weeks in length and require 520 hours of service (an average of 20 hours a week), during which the Fellow serves at a nonprofit organization in their community and receives a monthly stipend. Fellows work on issues ranging from education to the environment and from disaster preparedness to homelessness. Each fellowship is unique. Fellows are encouraged to choose a fellowship location based on their personal passions.
In order to apply for a Mission Continues Fellowship veterans must meet the following criteria:
• Service in the United States Military after September 11, 2001
• No longer on Active/Guard/Reserve status (IRR/ING status is acceptable) and having attained an honorable discharge
• A minimum of 24 months of time in service, unless serious injury was sustained preventing further service
• A clean criminal record check (individual circumstances may be discussed on a case-by-case basis)
Our deadline for our Charlie Class is May 13, 2013. This class will run from July 22 through January 17, 2014. We offer 4 classes per year, approximately every 3 months.
If you would like more information, visit our website to learn more about The Mission Continues: www.missioncontinues.org.
Breaking Free: Horses Healing Heroes
Horses Healing Heroes is for veterans. Using EAP, we offer experiential counseling to individuals or small groups of veterans. Sessions are designed after establishing goals with the clients, and the number of sessions will vary depending upon the goals. For more information, please contact Paul or Jenny Foltz at 540-896-8505 or email jennyfoltz@breakingfreesaddledoctor.com. We gratefully acknowledge the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit 166 of New Market, Virginia for their sponsorship of the Horses Healing Heroes program, and generous donations from the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 936 (Shenandoah Valley), the American Legion Post #166 of New Market, VA, and several anonymous individuals.
For more information: http://www.breakingfreesaddledoctor.com/programs.html
DMV Recurring Vet and Military Visits
DMV Dedicated to Serving Military Members, Veterans and Families
Click Here for pdf for the DMV 2 GO Calendar of April Veteran and Military-related locations
Vet Link
Connecting Local Veterans
VetLink is designed to meet the needs of veterans by providing a relaxed environment to share military, post military, and transitiaonal experiences with other vets. VetLink also facilitates job placemnet assistance, peer support, fun activities, and lcoation of available veteran resources
When: 12:30 pm 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month
YOGA for Veterans
When: Saturdays (starting September 3rd)
Time: 9:45-10:45am
Location: Municipal Arts Center
1119 5th Street SW
Charlottesville, Virginia (near Food Lion)
FREE YOGA classes to support our service members.
Veterans, reservists, active duty personnel, and family members are invited to explore the beneficial effects of yoga practice on body, breath, and mind. No prior experience is necessary.
For more information, contact Megan Atthowe at 434.466.1625 or meganatthowe@gmail.com
(Added 8/24/2012)
Veterans Monthly Outreach
When: 4th Thursday of the month
10-11:30am
Location: American Legion Post 73
935 Armory Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
FREE to all veterans!
Information about: general VA Benefits, benefits and qualification info as it relates to VA Medical Care and ID card, VA Disability Compensation, VA Education, and how to obtain job search assistance.
Representatives from Organizations Serving Veterans: Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, The Vet Center, VA Rural Health Care Initiative, American Legion Post 73, Department of Rehabilitative Services, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Chapter 5, and Virginia Employment Commission.
For more information, contact Daphne Eaton (Virginia Wounded Warrior Program) at 757.942.1069, ext. 201.
Culpeper Combat Support Group
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: Germanna Community College
18121 Technology Dr.
(Room 123)
Culpeper, VA 22701
Open to any veteran who has experienced combat:
- Combat veterans from every era
- Combat veterans with any discharge status
- Reserve and National Guard
- Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
For more information, please contact Peer Specialists Claude (540.842.2481) or Kev (540.273.4733), visit www.nwvawoundedwarrior.org or call 540.373.3223, extension 3085.
(Added 7/23; Updated 3/7, 5/20)
Sterling Support Group
When: Every Tuesday
6pm
Location: Cascades Library Meeting Room A
21030 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165
Open to any veteran who has experienced combat:
- Combat veterans from every era
- Combat veterans with any discharge status
- Reserve and National Guard
- Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
For more information, please contact Peer Specialist David Galloway at 571.258.3900, ext. 3410 or Douglas.Galloway@Loudoun.gov
For up to date info and cancellations, check on Facebook - VWWP Peer Support Groups.
(Added 3/7)
Burke Support Group
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
6pm
Location: Burke Centre Library Meeting Room
5935 Freds Oak Rd.
Burke, VA 22015
Open to any veteran who has experienced combat:
- Combat veterans from every era
- Combat veterans with any discharge status
- Reserve and National Guard
- Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
For more information, please contact Peer Specialist David Galloway at 571.258.3900, ext. 3410 or Douglas.Galloway@Loudoun.gov
For up to date info and cancellations, check on Facebook - VWWP Peer Support Groups.
(Added 3/7)
VetLink - Connecting Local Veterans
When: Every Tuesday, 6pm
Location: Christian's Pizza, downtown Charlottesville
118 West Market St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
VetLink is a networking group formed by the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. It's designed to meet the needs of veterans by providing a relaxing environment to share military, post-military, and transitional experience with other vets. VetLink also facilitates job placement assistance, peer support, fun activities, and location of available veteran resources.
For more information, contact Ben Shaw (Veteran Peer Specialist, OIF Combat Veteran) at 434-962-0175 or bshaw@regionten.org
(Added 9/6; updated 6/27)
Coffee and Comrades for Female Veterans
Peninsula Social
When: First Tuesday of the month
10-11:30am
Location: Panera Bread
2170 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA
Southside Social
When: First Thursday of the month
10-11:30am
Location: Panera Bread
1400 N. Military Hwy.
Norfolk, VA
(Added 5/4)
Chesapeake Virginia Wounded Warrior Program
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
1:30-3:30pm
Location: Virginia Employment Commission
504 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
A Resource Specialist will be available to provide you with information and assistance as it relates to benefits, housing, jobs, education, and more. Special emphasis is given to those affected by stress related and traumatic brain injuries resulting from service in combat areas.
For more information, contact Daphne Eaton (VWWP) at 757.942.1069, ext. 201 or Norine Stuck (VEC LVER) at 757.547.9717.
(Added 4/18)
Hope for Homeless Vets
When: Every Monday
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Potters House
18th & Pacific
Virginia Beach, VA
(behind Dominos Pizza)
Join us for coffee, snacks, fellowship, and information on your Veterans' benefits.
For more information, please call 757.647.6875
(Added 4/4)
DMV 2 Go Mobile Office Visits Set for April 2013
RICHMOND – DMV’s mobile customer service center called
DMV 2 Go is traveling across Virginia providing services to military members, veterans, and their families.
DMV 2 Go is a handicapped-accessible full service office that provides all DMV transactions. DMV staff can assist with services specific to veterans including applying for the Virginia veterans ID card. Staff will also accept and process certificates of disability, which allow veterans to apply for a registration fee exemption. DMV offers more than 30 military-themed license plates.
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Phone: (540) 568-6281
Fax: (540) 568-5615
Last Modified: 5/13/2013
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