Announcements for December, Week of 3rd -7th

National Alliance of Women Veterans is being hosted by 

Dress Barn of Bala Shopping Center in Philadelphia on December 6th, 2007 

Make-overs for Women Veterans

Massages by Cynde

Warm Spirit by Veronica Freeman

Lots of Goodies - Discounted Shopping for Everybody - Get your Christmas Gifts Early

6-9 pm

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December 1st, 2007 

Congressman Murphy along with host Daniel Sickman, Buck's County Veterans' Advisory Chairman, held veteran's forum with many from the veteran's community, caregivers and professionals.  Resources and information were shared by presenters; networking and dinner with Congressman Murphy followed.

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see photos phillyvet.blogspot.com 

December 3, 2007 Congressman Joe Sestak hosts 3rd Annual Procurement Summit in Delaware County at the Springfield Country Club.  In attendance were several hundred people and vendors; workshops and networking were the benefit to many seeking to get government contracts and information.

Morning Speaker was Congressman Murtha of Western Pennsylvania who during press conference spoke about the importance of small business to the country's economy.  

Read Defense Authorization Bill discussed by Congressman Skelton who praised Congressman Sestak. Cong. Skelton who is also Chairman of the Armed Services Committee with over 30 years of military service, stated in his keynote speech that "I am concerned about the future of American, because of the many uncertainties of the future of the country. We [American] are facing many challenges."   

http://armedservices.house.gov/pdfs/ndaafy08/FY08DefenseAuthorizationRelease.pdf

Press conference that followed clearly suggested that Congressman Sestak and Cong. Skelton had much discussion on the state and future of our country.  They both seemed extremely concerned as they presented during the press conference in a guarded, very careful language.  Congressman Sestak is a thirty year Navy officer.

The one question that I had for the Congressmen which was whether they believed that their military experience impacted the tone being set among the other non vets or those in the political community.  Congressman Sestak responded with information on how to further my plans as a minority business woman keeping in theme with the forum.  However, my reasoning had to do with Congressman Brady and Fattah who are not military nor veterans and it is my belief distant from the critical concerns that relate to foreign policy and how the war is impacting our economy and our city.

Eleanor Dezzi on WURD Veteran's Program with 

Co-Hosts Cathy Santos and Daniel Sickman 

WASHINGTON, DC - 06 Dec 2007 - Vernice Armour will participate in a panel discussion on National Public Radio's 'News and Notes' program, Thursday afternoon at 1:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time). The program will also be available via web cast at NPR's website. The very popular LA based radio show is hosted by Farai Chideya and focuses on key issues in our society.   Armour is currently a partner involved in building a coalition of diverse military veterans to address many of the issues that continue to plague our comminutes and negatively influence our youth.  The coalition will also address military related issues such as recruiting and career advancement.  "As veterans, we've fought the good fight, now it's time fight the right fight...our future generations," Gregory Black, Founder Black Military World.com. Along with running her consulting business and speaking around the country, Armour is also the Military Liaison for the Diversity Military World Heritage EXPO2008, which is planned for October 2008. The link to the EXPO's interim website is www.diveristymililtaryworldexpo.org.

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December 7th, 2007

Help for Philadelphia Veterans at Vet Center

Ronald Pennypacker, director of the Governor's Veteran's Outreach and Assistance Center will be on hand from 10:00 am to 2 pm at the Vet Center, 101 Olney Avenue, Phila.  to answer questions and help veteran's with benefits and other problems.  He will provide assistance with disability claims, records and medals replacement, job search and other interests.  Veterans or family members may apply for services with proof of active duty service.