Canadian Veterans Advocacy Situation Report, February 6, 2011
Concurrent meetings were held between 1030-1230. At the executive level, discussions were held about the origins/purposes of the Canadian Veterans Advocacy, our objectives and the various areas of concern we have untied to redress. The discussions were forthright, frank, non-adversarial/
The meeting at the Advocacy Service Officer level was also very productive. John Clark and his team were well prepared and the meeting somewhat surpassed the mandate of an information seminar. I was quite pleased to note that the case example used in relationship to hearing loss was subsequently addressed through personal contact (telephone) with the veteran within hours of the meeting’s adjournment and hope, where there was little hope, has been restored! I would also note that one of our service officer’s issues was addressed after the meetings concluded by the local rep. On this level, I would rate our first meeting an unqualified success as it relates to the Canadians Veterans Advocacy’s primary duty – Improving the Quality of Life, FOR LIFE, for our Veterans!
Summary? A successful introductory meeting. CVA-VAC Lines of communication have been established at a Service Officer/Executive level and constructive dialogue engaged. Let us hope that this is a fortuitous sign for the future.
National Veterans Rendezvous 2011 – Niagara. JULY 8-9-10! Organization of the veterans rendezvous is proceeding on schedule and the events already posted aren't being confirmed. There has been some interest from outside groups providing opportunities that I had not considered so so there may be family friendly changes for the better in the sense of the itinerary . I am determined to present a wonderful weekend for the troops, veterans and your families by providing a variety of events or attractions for you to enjoy throughout the weekend. I would also offer special thanks special thanks to MPP Kim Craitor and Ron P for pointing me in the right direction, Wayne Thompson for responding so quickly, Victor, Tony and Sarah for demonstrating such a positive, can-do attitude during our discussions. Special thanks to Laurie C for being positive on the Niagara Parks Commission level.
The CVA Pennies for Veterans Campaign. We have began to reach out across the nation with the intent of uprising all Canadians of the manner in which we can all assess homeless Canadian veterans. The pennies for veterans campaign has already commenced in some communities and will continue until the July 9 weekend when the CVA is encouraging local communities to honor their troops sacrifice and celebrate the end of the combat mission in Afghanistan. The object is to raise sufficient funds through this penny drive to build/purchase a mission specific veterans homeless facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Montréal, Québec. The CVA is looking for partners in this wonderful program, if interested, please contact mlblaisrcr@gmail.com to discuss how we can work together to attain success!
Canadian Veterans National Support the Troops Rally. Far to often in this nation, we do not offer the proper compliments to our troops when they have served overseas. The men who fought valiantly, at Kapyong, Chai Li, Hills 355, Kowang San and Hill 187, for example, received no accolades from a grateful nation when they returned from Korea. Lets not stand by and let this happen again. The combat mission is ending in July of next year, lets take advantage of this extraordinary time to step up and organize something in your town. Approach your legion, lions club, whatever social organization you belong to, Appro9ach you councils, God willing, they will answer the patriot's call as has my community in Niagara Falls and together, you can make an important distance in the lives of those who serve today and through a penny drive, offer 1sanctuary to those veterans who have lost hope and a chance for a new beginning, a new life! Many of Canada Sons and Daughters will be home on leave during the month of July. What better time to welcome the valiant to your communities, to introduce them to your citizenship, to identify and provide local assistance to those who may have suffered the consequences of the Afghanistan war, to rally your community to raise pennies for this most noble project!
I hope you will answer the patriots call, that you will accept your duty to this nation by standing up on the home front for those who serve in war today. Let us unite together to show our sons and daughters how proud we are of them. Let us unite together to insure that those who serve have not been forgotten by the communities they laughed when they join the Canadian forces. Most importantly, let us unite to ensure those who have been terribly wounded, who are disabled, who are blinded or suffering from a variety of psychological issues due to their service in war, are provided the assistance at a community level that they deserve.
God bless our troops, god bless our veterans, God bless our magnificent nation.
Michael L Blais CD
Founder, Canadian Veterans Advocacy
6618 Harper Drive, Niagara Falls, Ont, Cda.
L2E 7K6 // 905-357-3306
MLBlaisRCR@Gmail.com
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