Transcript Grievances & Reprimands

Veterans Welfare
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VETERANS WELFARE
DAV National Constitution, Bylaws & Regulations
[C,B&R] dated Aug 10-13, 2013
Article II – Purpose, pg 1-2 “devoted to the cause of
improving and advancing the condition, health and
interest of”
Article 14, Section 14.9 (pg 59) “sound financial
management practices”
Article 18, Section 18.2 & 18.3 (pg 73) - Accumulation of
Funds; and Expenditure of Excess Funds
Regulation 7 (pg 83) – Accumulation of Funds
Regulation 10 (pg 84) - Mission Statement of the DAV
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VETERANS WELFARE
References (Continued):
DAV “New” Mission Statement
Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations of
the DAV DEPT of ALABAMA (Jun 2013)
CHAPTER Constitution,
Bylaws & Regulations
(which VARY by Chapter)
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
WHEN YOU HAVE
SEVERAL REQUEST SUE
FOR HELP - - HOW DO YOU DETERMINE
WHICH VETERANS TO HELP?
TOM
AND WHAT TYPE OF HELP
ED
YOU WILL PROVIDE?
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER
AVENUES OPEN TO YOU FOR
HELPING THESE VETERANS ? ? ?
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HELPING VETERANS
• When and Where the DAV is involved,
Veterans Welfare COVERS many areas
of help and assistance
Some that quickly come to mind
are:
Financial Aid
Structural
Assistance
Medical Issues,
Supplies, Equip
Emotional Support
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HELPING VETERANS
FINANCIAL Aid and Assistance
PAYING Bills Utility Bills
Groceries
Medical Expenses
Vehicle Repairs
Transportation Costs
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
UTILITY BILLS
DID YOU KNOW THAT SOME
UTILITY BILLS CONTAIN
“OTHER” CHARGES - - SUCH
AS APPLIANCES AND/OR
OUTDOOR LIGHTING??
ASK THE UTILITY COMPANY IF DAV PAYS THE UTILITY PORTION, CAN THEY
ALLOW THE VETERAN 30 DAY TO PAY OTHER
CHARGES??
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
AVENUES OF HELP and ASSISTANCE
Internal
DAV DEPARTMENTS
DAV CHAPTERS
CHAPTER COMMITTEES
External
Other Veteran Groups
Reach Out to Community
Coordinate with Other
Agencies
MSO/CSO
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
INTERNAL (DAV)
DAV DEPARTMENT – WHEN FINANCES ALLOW, OUR
DEPARTMENT CAN & WILL HELP - DON’T FORGET,
THERE IS A VAST RESOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE
DEPTH OF OUR DEPARTMENT. “ASK” FOR THEIR
IDEAS !!
DAV CHAPTERS – ESTABLISH A “RELIEF” OR
“BENEVOLENCE” COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE NEED
AND DETERMINE VALIDITY OF REQUEST
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BEST PRACTICES - HAVE COMMITTEE
RECOMMEND – LET THE CHAPTER
MEMBERS VOTE
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
DAV CHAPTERS – BEST PRACTICES (CONTINUED)
DO NOT GIVE MONEY. PAY BILLS DIRECTLY TO
LEGITIMATE COMPANIES
EXPLAIN FINANCIAL HELP IS “ONE TIME” ONLY
FOR HABITUAL (OR CIRCUIT) USERS – SUGGEST
FINANCIAL COUNSELING
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO HANDLE EMERGENCY
CASES (Time Sensitive Needs Between Meetings)
CSO Certification and Training Helping Veterans file
claims for benefits/compensation ULTIMATELY leads
to improved WELFARE for Veterans and their families.
Utilize MSO when in your area.
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
EXTERNAL SOURCES
CONTACT OTHER VETERAN GROUPS
COORDINATE WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES (Police,
Sheriff, City/County Offices, Employment Offices,
Human Services, Welfare Dept, Food Stamps, etc)
CONTACT OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
(Churches, Missions and etc)
COORDINATE WITH OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
(Red Cross, Lions Club, BPW etc)
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HELPING OUR VETERANS
Benefits of Staying
Connected with the
Community:
Many Local Groups and Organizations ARE Willing to
Help Veterans
Through Your ‘Exposure’ in the Community, Local
Veterans “LEARN” About the DAV and Its Mission!!
“Because Of” Your Help for Local Community
Veterans, NEW DAV Members are Recruited!!
Habitual or Circuit “Users” are more quickly exposed
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Remember Our
Mission
• Our “Mission” is CARRIED FORWARD
by Extending DAV’s Mission of HELP &
HOPE into the Community - - BUT it
STARTS with US - the Leaders and
Members at CHAPTER LEVEL
DAV’s “REPUTATION”
Rests in Our Hands !!
So let’s do it right!!
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NOW What are
YOUR Thoughts,
Ideas and
Suggestions
D A V
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