2002 Calendar of Events
March 15, 2001 - American Red Cross Blood Mobile workers needed. If you are able to work call Linda at 655-4144 or Ralph & Nancy Tuggle at 773-2806.
March 25, 2002 - Election of Officers and Woman of the Year
April 5, 2002 - Awards Night
April 22, 2002 - Installation of Officers
May 17, 2002 - Distribution of Buddy Poppies
May 24, 2002 - Memorial Day Ceremony
July 4, 2002 - March in 4th of July Parade and distribute Buddy Poppies
July 19, 2002 - American Red Cross Blood Mobile
September 20, 2002 - American Red Cross Blood Mobile
October 12, 2002 - Mountain Foliage Festival
November 10, 2002 - Veterans Memorial Services followed by Church Service and lunch at Grassy Creek Baptist Church
November 11, 2002 - Veterans Day
November 15, 2002 - American Red Cross Blood Mobile
December 2, 2002 - Post Christmas Party, Ladies Aux and family members
December 3, 2002 - Visit to Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center
Historical Accomplishments
- Fought for military pensions and compensation/training for disabled veterans after WWI.
- Promoted and gained the WWI Bonus.
- Planned establishment of the Veterans Administration in 1930.
- Supported creation of the GI Bill of Rights after WWII.
- Led development of the national cemetery system.
- Lobbied for creation of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in 1970.
- Fought for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange.
- Encouraged elevation of the Veterans Administration to the President's cabinet.
- Protected and enhanced the VA budget.
- Preserved exclusivity of the VA hospital system for veterans.
- Gained presumptive health care for Gulf War Syndrome victims.
- Provided nearly $900,000 in national disaster relief since 1964.
- Donated $42 million for cancer research and treatment over the past 43 years.
- Raised $500,000 to provide 300,000 care packages to Desert Storm troops.
- Contributed $607,000 to the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
- Contributed over $200,000 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
- Contributed more than $100,000 to the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project.
Annual National Accomplishments
- Provide more than $2.7 million in scholarships, awards and other incentives through the Voice of Democracy Program.
- More than 15,750 service officers handle over 235,000 claims resulting in nearly $900 million in compensation.
- Provide more than 8 million hours of volunteer service in local communities valued at more than $97 million.
