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Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. |
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Western New York Chapter 77 |
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57 Main St., Tonawanda, NY 14150 |
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Chartered by U.S. Congress Not for profit Veterans-Service organization |
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A page to honor the families of local men and woman who gave there life |
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in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq Chapter 77 and American Legion Post 264 have adopted a platoon in Afghanistan. This link will take you to see what we are doing. Events that we are doing this summer and we need help.
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This page will be updated as we receive new medical news for veterans
What we are doing at Chapter 77
Pictures of activities we are involved in, and we can use your help!
We Can use you help this summer. A list of events and dates we have.
Peter Tycz Memorial Scholarship Dinner
We at the Chapter took part in a few things during the weekend
Some of the activities Chapter #77 did for the day
Pictures from the party
To our PX,BX or Ship Store
The Vietnam Veterans of America is the newest Veterans organization to be awarded a Congressional Charter. We are the
first to be recognized since the Korean War. As Chapter 77 of the VVA we Welcome Vietnam era Veterans and other interested
persons to join us. We are committed to assisting veterans, our country and community. VVA is the only national veterans group
that focused initially on the problems and needs of Vietnam era veterans and their families; our service and programs have now
been expanded to encompass all veterans. WE WANT YOU to join us as we continue to provide our services. Becoming a member
of VVA Chapter 77 will change your life for the better. JOIN TODAY!
Chapter 77 began in 1979 at the Vietnam Veterans Outreach Center in Buffalo, New York. Veterans working with and through
the Outreach Center realized that meaningful accomplishments could be achieved best by affiliating with a national organization.
Vietnam Veterans of America offered us national identity, prestige and organizational guidance while allowing a grassroots
approach to local Chapter management. As a VVA chapter we could collective and effectively seek solutions to problems and
concerns common to all Vietnam era Veterans.
Chapter 77 has grown progressively since our affiliation with VVA. In 1984 , we incorporated as a non-profit veterans organization
under the laws of
we share with other major veterans
organizations . The V V A is the only
Americans have finally come to realize that they must separate the war from the warriors . Everyone that served our country during
the
pride and self-esteem in serving in the military . These and other benefits are found in the members of Chapter 77 as we help one another
build and maintain productive and fulfilling lives . If you served in Vietnam or in any other duty station during the Vietnam Era you belong
with us in Chapter 77. This is YOUR organization , if you did not serve in the military , but support those who did , you are eligible and
welcome to join as an
Associate . Your membership in V V A helps create a positive and constructive
image for all
You will help provide a stronger voice on such vital issues as the right to judicial review for veterans , POW/MIA affairs, Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) needs , and all other issues of interest to veterans and their families .Join Chapter 77 today .
Change your life for the better !
WELCOME HOME !
V V A Chapter 77 meets the third Thursday of the month at
57 Main Street, Tonawanda NY. Topics include member items and activities, local, State and national issues and guest speakers. If you have
any questions, or if we can be of any assistance please call (716) 693- 4479 and leave a message on our answering machine . We will return your
call. Our Mailing address is Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Chapter 77 Inc. 57 Main St, Tonawanda, NY 14150. VVA maintains a service office
to represent veterans and their families on claims, benefits, and related entitlement. The VVA service officers, Patrick Welch and
Peter Montemurno, can be contacted at (716) 551-4153 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Mail concerning claims or personal information
can be directed to their attention at a mailing address of: Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. 130 South Elmwood Ave. Suite 629 Buffalo, NY 14202-2485.
E-mail the Chapter at vva77@wzrd.com
Chapter
Accomplishments
Maintains an accredited service representative certified with the Veterans Administration Collects and distributes food and other necessities throughout the year for veterans and their families in need Supports the POW/MIA efforts to seek the best acceptable accounting of US service personnel held captive or declared MIA in Southeast Asia
Sells papers on "Kids Day" to benefit Children's Hospital of Buffalo Played a major role
in establishing the Vietnam Veterans Monument on the Buffalo Waterfront Conduct memorial services
at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day and Memorial Day Provides Chapter members
to speak responsibly about the Vietnam War to schools and community groups
Sponsors Color Guard appearances at numerous local and civic functions
Provides volunteers for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Buffalo and other charities conducting drives and telethons
Assists unemployed veterans by a member network of for job referrals and search
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Updated 5/29/2009 by Michael Walker
"Troop C" 2/1 Cavalry - First Field Forces Vietnam
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