Last call to purchase tickets before we sell out

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For those members who are local to the Bay Area, this event may be of interest.

On Sept 16th, 1854, Commander David Farragut officially opened the Mare Island Naval Shipyard.

The Mare Island Historical Park Foundation invites you to come celebrate: Mare Island Founders Day – September 16th – 

Who: Foundation members and Mare Island residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

What: A backyard dinner, including a little history and Foundation update, to benefit the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation, stewards of the Admiral’s Mansion, St. Peter’s Chapel, and the former (and future!) museum.

When: Sept 16th, 5:00-7:30 PM.

Where: The gardens of the Admiral’s Mansion, 1065 Walnut, Mare Island.

How: Tickets are limited. $30/person ($25 for kids 12 and under), includes dinner and a drink (Foundation members get an additional drink ticket). Deadline for purchasing tickets September 9. All proceeds benefit the Foundation.

For Details and to Purchase Tickets Visit: www.mihpf.evenbrite.com  

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich and diverse history of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For more information, tours, and experiences on the Island, visit mihpf.org.
Mare Island Historical Society · 250 13th St · Vallejo, CA 94590-6448 · USA

Historic Pictures – Western Command Annual Conventions

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A thank you to Doug Lock (Secretary of the International Western USA Zone) who shared these photos with us during our 90th anniversary year.  Comrade Lock had received them from the survivor of a deceased Member of Branch 156 (Manhattan Beach) –  possibly the family of the late .  Also, thanks to the Vacaville Heritage Council for scanning most of the photos in for us.

There were also two pictures that were included in this project that did not have any identifying information on them.

Remembered Light – The McDonald Windows at the Veterans Gallery

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This is an exhibit that may be of interest to our members in the Bay Area.

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

Remembered Light

The McDonald Windows

Remembered Light – Glass Fragments from World War II

The McDonald Windows

A special exhibit featuring works of glass art, incorporating stained glass shards collected by Chaplain Frederick Alexander McDonald during his service in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The exhibit will be at the

Veterans Building, Veterans Gallery (Suite 102)

401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

August 28 – November 20, 2022

 Wednesday through Sunday 1 – 6pm.

To learn more about the exhibit and The McDonald Windows please visit:https://www.interfaithpresidio.org/mcdonald-windows.html

 

P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129

(415) 561-3930 (office) * (415) 515-5681 (cell)

www.interfaithpresidio.org * mailto:presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Consultation Results- Health Claims Processing

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If this applies to any of our Canadian members, please be sure to check out the results of the consultation process.

The VAC Health Claims Processing consultation results are in. Thank you for your participation.

The feedback you provided will help us improve the requirements and implementation of our next Federal Health Claims Processing Services contract.

You can read the consultation recap on Let’s Talk Veterans: Health Claims Processing.
Sincerely,

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Team

Veterans Affairs Canada
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