Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.

 

Western New York Chapter 77

 

 

57 Main Street, Tonawanda NY 14510

 

 

Chartered by U.S. Congress Not for profit Veterans-Service organization

 

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About Our Organization

 

 

 

 

The Vietnam Veterans of America is the newest Veterans organization to be awarded a Congressional Charter .We are the first to be so recognized since the Korean War .As Chapter 77 ( Western New York ) of the   V V A we welcome Vietnam era veterans and other interested persons to join us . We are committed to assisting veterans , our country , and community .  V V A 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 expanded to encompass all veterans . We Want YOU to join us as we continue to provide our services . Becoming a member of V V A Chapter 77 will change your life for the better . Join today !

 

 

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Chapter History

 

 

 

 

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 and prestige and organizational guidance while allowing a grassroots approach to local Chapter management . As a V V A chapter we could collectively and effectively seek solutions to problems and concerns common to all Vietnam Era Veterans .

Chapter 77 has grown progressively since our affiliation with V V A .In 1984 , we incorporated as a non-profit veterans organization under the laws of New York State . In May of 1986 the United States Congress granted the V V A a national charter , a distinction we share with other major veterans organizations . The V V A is the only Vietnam Veterans organization to be so recognized . Americans have finally come to realize that they must separate the war from the warriors . Everyone that served our country during the Vietnam Era shared the same risk of Vietnam service . Those in the military learned and earned the benefits of friendship , 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 Vietnam Era veterans . 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 (PT SD) needs , and all other issues of interest to veterans and their families .Join Chapter 77 today . Change your life for the better !

 

 

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WELCOME HOME ! V V A Chapter 77 meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 PM . The meetings are held at The Chapter Office 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 V V A maintains a service office to represent veterans and their families on claims , benefits , and related entitlement . The V V A 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

 

 

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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 
  • Established a Perpetual Memorial Scholarship Fund in the Sweet Home School District to honor Sandra Olejniczak , daughter of a Vietnam veteran. 
  • 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 , Memorial Day and holds an annual vigil over the 4th of July holiday weekend . 
  • 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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Updated1 12/28/06 by Denner A. Astyk Jr.
  Co "D" 2nd Bn 16th Infantry Rangers ,1st Infantry Division 67-68

 


 
  

 

 

 

 

 

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