Commander Patrick Holcombe

2020 – 2021

MEMBERSHIP TRANSITION TO WEBSITE

Fellow Sons,

Official implementation of online membership has started.

Membership and the collection of dues is the life blood of our organization and one of the most basic responsibilities at the grassroots level. The Sons of AMVETS new membership process has been developed to allow for easy submission of data, increased efficiency, better tracking, along with real time, up to the minute, accurate roster data on a Squadron, Department, and National level. Our website is now your focal point for membership.

2021 Renewal Cards have been printed. 1st Vice Commanders or Administrative Assistants, in states with Departments, will be receiving cards soon and will distribute to the Squadrons. In states with NO Department, renewal cards will be sent directly to the Squadron from National Headquarters.

In states with Departments, ALL SQUADRONS should forward Dues and Remittance (D-n-R) forms to the Department 1st Vice Commander or Department Administrative Assistant. This is the same as in previous years.

In states with NO Department, Squadrons should forward their D-n-R to National Headquarters in Maryland. This is the same as in previous years.

Website Navigation Guides are accessible through the links listed below. These guides are provided so all members can better understand the membership process.

It is suggested that every Squadron leadership team review the membership introduction, GETTING STARTED. Additionally, CURRENT MEMBERSHIP, which is listed on the Squadron Profile page, should be checked for accuracy. Discrepancies, omissions, and/or required edits need to be reported to the next level ie: Squadron to Department, Department to National.

1st Vice Commander Paul Speigle, 2nd Vice Commander/Webmaster Mick Ciesla, and National Administrative Assistant Narcy Moran are available for assistance.

“NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES” Anonymous

https://www.sonsofamvets.org/sites/default/files/attach/articles/Membership%20Getting%20Started%20pdf.pdf

https://www.sonsofamvets.org/sites/default/files/attach/articles/Navigation%20ROMM%20%283%29%20%281%29.pdf

https://www.sonsofamvets.org/sites/default/files/attach/articles/Navigation%20ADD%20NEW%20OFFLINE%20MEMBER%20pdf.pdf

https://www.sonsofamvets.org/sites/default/files/attach/articles/Navigation%20Membership%20Report%20Summary%20FC%20pdf.pdf

Commander’s Project

Help Heal Vets

Commander Holcombe announced Help Heal Veterans as his project for 2021. We have had great success in the past supporting this outstanding organization and plan to have a close relationship with them as we serve our veterans.

Help Heal Veterans website

Veterans Mobility Assistance Program (VMAP)

Do you or a veteran you know need a scooter, powerchair, lift, etc.? The sons are here to help. Please download the form, fill it out, and email to Commander Holcombe. You will be contacted to find out how we can help.

SOA-VMAP-Request-Form-19-20ia-2 Download

CLICK LINK TO GO TO WEBSITE AND SIGN UP

www.amvets.org/vet-heal

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Important Notice!
Effective July 1, 2021
All membership forms are to be sent to:
SOA Dept. of Florida
c/o Leroy Robinson
421 Cameron St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114

ATTENTION ALL SQUADRONS

If your project reporting preference is “PAPER” please forward to: SOA Dept. of Florida c/o Jerry Padot 12121 Little Rd. #117 Hudson, FL 34667

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John Byrnes: The war in Afghanistan has gone on so long, it’s outlasted my 22-year military career August 11, 2020

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Why do some in Congress want to keep sending troops to Afghanistan? July 17, 2020

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The VA MISSION Act made life better for this North Carolina veteran. But restrictions to access mean not all vets will be so fortunate. June 15, 2020

Bob Phipps comes from a military family. His father was a gunner’s mate in the Navy during World War II. His siblings answered the call to serve, too, with his sister choosing the Army and his brother serving as a Navy SEAL in Vietnam. Bob added a different branch of service to the family legacy,... […]

Pentagon might speed up withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan June 4, 2020

The New York Times reported last week that the Department of Defense is putting together plans for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. According to sources, one such plan would speed up the timeline to withdraw troops before early November. Additional plans favor a lengthier timeline, including removing troops by mid-2021 as stated in a deal reached... […]

Veterans and their families are questioning the foreign policy status quo June 1, 2020

After nearly 20 years bearing the weight of constant war, veterans and their families are becoming increasingly disenchanted with our nation’s foreign policy. A survey commissioned by Concerned Veterans for America found a growing number of veterans and military family members support less military engagement around the world. In a recent op-ed, CVA Executive Director... […]

Q&A: CVA Senior Advisor Darin Selnick on what limiting community care means for vets May 26, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, veterans are still looking for answers about their access to the health care they need. In late March, the Department of Veterans Affairs proposed limiting veterans’ ability to seek care in their communities through the VA MISSION Act. This proposal raised many questions: How should veterans move forward with getting... […]

CVA executive director Nate Anderson to White House: Direct the VA to reverse its decision on pausing the VA MISSION Act May 12, 2020

We’ve seen historic reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs over the last few years, including increased health care choice for veterans and more accountability at the VA. But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the VA has backtracked on much of its progress, shutting down most access to community health care, leaving many... […]

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