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PGA East Event - VETERANS INITIATIVE LAUNCH RECEPTION

REGISTRATION REQUIRED 
http://producersguild.site-ym.com/events/attendees.asp?id=162253

- All attendee and guest names MUST be registered online prior to the event. 
- Absolutely no walk-ins will be admitted. 
- You must present a photo ID to gain acceptance


NOTE TO VETERANS: If you have served in the military, please identify yourself by emailing pgaveterans@gmail.com. If you have veteran employees, or know of veterans working in the industry, please extend the invitation to them as well. Diversity officers at entertainment companies, unions and guilds are also welcome.

In celebration of Memorial Day, please join us for the launch of the PGA East Veterans Initiative.

There are more than 25 million veterans in the US, many of whom work in media and entertainment, but have no representation within the industry. The PGA East Diversity Committee aims to offer these brave men and women a voice through this Veterans Initiative. Its mission is to champion veterans working in the industry through three key functions: Education, Advocacy, and Mentorship. Please join us learn about this new and exciting program and how you can participate.

The evening will consist of a short presentation highlighting the program, as well as a networking reception where PGA members can interact with supporting companies, institutions, organizations, and young veterans who are transitioning into the filmmaking industry. This event will be open to PGA members, supporting non-members, and guests. Detailed invite to go out shortly.

If there is a need for more information prior to the detailed invite, please contact Brian Iglesias at bpiglesias@gmail.com

Hire our Heroes – Organized by Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS)

The U.S Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DoL VETS) and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) will co-host a premier veterans hiring fair on the pier adjacent to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum from 8:30am to 3:30pm. There will be 100 local and national employers representing all industries looking to immediately fill positions in their corporations. Veterans and their spouses, as well as interested companies, can register for Hiring Our Heroes Manhattan. For more information please contact HiringOurHeroes@USChamber.com.

Hiring our Heroes is a nationwide program that is focused on coordinating public and private sector efforts to help veterans and their spouses find jobs in local communities where they are returning every day. Over the next 12 months, the U.S. Chamber, DOL VETS, and ESGR will host 100 hiring fairs working with local chambers of commerce across the country with the only measure of success being jobs for the one million unemployed veterans in America.

Time	Thursday, June 23 · 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location	Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Memorial Day Event

                                                                                      

May 15, 2011

Military Veterans of Columbia University

Dear MilVets,

We cordially invite the Military Veterans of Columbia University to join in

the annual Memorial Day observance on May 30^th from 10:30-11:45 am at the

venerated Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument on Riverside Drive at 89^th Street.

The U.S. Marine Corps Band will play a prelude of patriotic music at 10:00 am

as well as perform during the program. 

This year’s ceremony commemorates the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War with

a musical tribute and a procession of  historic color guards led by the New York Scottish Pipes and Drums. 

Noted Civil War historian Harold Holzer will give the annual memorial address.

Twenty wreaths will be laid at the landmark monument by veteran’s, civic and heritage organizations in a solemn ceremony including Sons of Union Veterans of

the Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Confederacy, Old Guard of the City of New York, The Navy League, American Legion, the Grant Monument Association, Jewish War Veterans, Montford Point Marines, and others.

In conjunction with Fleet Week our Association will host eighty active duty Sailors

and Marines many of whom have served in combat areas or are soon to be deployed.

Governor Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for the monument which pays homage to New Yorkers who gave their lives in the Civil War. The Memorial Day observance honors those who have served our nation in all wars.

As a WW II veteran and Columbia alumnus it is my hope that there will be a

substantial MilVet presence on May 30^th.

Sincerely,

George Chall, President

Memorial Day Celebration and NY Met Game

NY Mets vs Phillies

20 Veterans, Active duty personnel needed to unravel American Flag in Citi Field.

You will receive two tickets one for you and one for your guest.

You are invited to attend the Memorial Day Celebration and NY Met Game on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM.  This event will be held at Citi Field, Queens, NY.  Dress attire is military/chapter uniform or WWP Gear. Warriors may invite one guest.   Please note that space is limited and requests will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis. Travel and lodging are not covered for this event.  For more information or to be considered for this event, please contact WWP Alumni Manager, Tony Ntellas at (386) 867-1955 tntellas@woundedwarriorproject.organd please provide the following:

Event Name: Flag Unraveling during Game.

Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011

Location: Citi Field, Queens, NY

Time of Game: 7:10PM

Rehearsal time-3:30 PM

Meeting Location- Parking lot C

Dress Code: military/chapter uniform or WWP Gear

What will be you be able to wear?

Military Uniform-

Chapter Uniform(VFW/American Legion/DAV Etc.)-

WWP Gear

Name:

Branch:

Rank:

Special instructions regarding disability:

Combat Military Awards, such as Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, V device, etc.-

Cell:

Email:

Guest name:

Relationship to the Warrior:

Subcommittee Passes New Protections for Veterans

For more information, contact: Amy K. Mitchell, (202) 225-3527

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity favorably reported four bills to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. It is expected the legislation will go before the Committee as early as next Thursday, May 12, 2011.

“These bills are fiscally responsible, meet the needs of our veterans, and are supported by both sides of the aisle,” stated Rep. Stutzman (IN-03), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Each bill was passed unanimously.

Included in today’s markup was H.R. 1383, the Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

“It is unfortunate we need to fix the changes made to the Post 9/11 GI Bill last year. We understand the financial burden placed on veterans seeking higher education and have done everything possible to minimize the impact. These new provisions ensure students will not have pay more for their education than promised,” Miller said.

The four pieces of legislation favorably reported to the full Committee are:

H.R. 1383, Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 (introduced by Rep. Miller of Florida, Rep. Bishop of New York, Rep. Runyan, and Rep. Stutzman)—as amended.

H.R. 1657, To amend Title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (introduced by Rep. Stutzman).

H.R. 802, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program (introduced by Rep. Filner).

H.R. 1671, Andrew Connolly Veterans’ Housing Act (introduced by Rep. Braley).

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NY Mets vs Giants

UNLIMITED TICKETS FOR YOU WITH IN REASON AT NO COST

You are invited to attend the NY Mets vs Giants baseball game on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 start time 7:10PM to 10:00 PM. This event will be held at the Citi Field, New York. Dress attire is casual. Warriors, supporters may invite AS MANY GUESTS AS YOU LIKE. Please note that space is limited and requests will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis. Travel and lodging are not covered for this event. For more information or to be considered for this event, please contact WWP Alumni Manager:

Event Name: NY Mets vs Giants
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 start time 7:10PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
Game Time:7:10 PM
Ticket pickup time-6:30 PM
Dress Code: Casual
Name:
Are you a OIF OEF Veteran- (you do not need to be a veteran for this offer)
Email-
Cell-
Number of tickets-