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DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE


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Veteran Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS)

22 February 2008

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTARY SERVICE

·         Detachment Participation Awards and Stipend

The Department VAVS Awards are based on the quantity and quality of the Detachment's VAVS program based on the information provided on the Detachment Participation Report  submitted to the VAVS Chairman.  Plaque will be awarded for first, second and third place recipients in each category and certificates for all detachments that submit the form by the final deadline.  NOTE:  2008 change to deadline to May 18, 2008

The stipends are handed out twice a year:  at the winter Department staff meeting and at the Department Convention for those detachments submitting the Detachment Participation Reports for the reporting period..

·         Detachment Participation Report Form

                        Link to VAVS Participation Report Forms on http://www.pamcleague.org/forms.htm 

·         Mary Cody Award

Presented to any Dept of MCL volunteer for outstanding participation.

Recommendations may be submitted at any time by letter to the Dept VAVS Chairman.

See the Dept Administrative Procedures for detail. 

Mary Cody, a Woman Marine, and wife of Pat Cody, PNC, was a long time volunteer.  This award was established in memory of her long and distinguished service.

 For information on the MCL National VAVS Program, and for information on certifying or recertifying Representatives and Deputies to a specific VA Hospital, go to:

http://www.mcleague.com/mdp/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=35

National Veteran Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS)

Click on the links above for ongoing info on VAVS. Check back often.