Welcome Veterans; Veteran's Families and Friends!
- Location
- Des Moines, IA 41.6-93.63 50301US
- Meetups
- 44 so far
- Members
- 139 Veterans and Supporters
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- April 27, 2007
My newest found resource on combat PTSD was introduced to me by Tom Howe one of our IDVC founding members and a great promoter of the Veterans and Military Families for Progress (VMFP). Ilona Meagher is the author of Moving a Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops. Check out Ilona PTSD Blog - http://ptsdcombat.blogspot.com/
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"NEVER SHALL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER!
The willingness with which young people are likely to serve in war, no matter how justified, is directly proportional to how they perceive how veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country. - George Washington
IDVC Vision:
By the Year 2010, the Iowa Democratic Veterans' Caucus will be the recognized voice for veterans and their families within the Iowa Democratic Party and IDVC will act as the voice of Democrats in the Veterans' community by setting the IDP legislative and policy agenda for issues affecting Veterans, their families and their communities.
The immediate goal of this group is to establish a network of county veterans' caucuses with a veterans' liaison as a function of the County's Democratic Central Committee. These county veterans' groups will work through the Districts' and state leadership to elevate issues affecting veterans and their families within the Iowa Democratic Party.
Consider this "Our Second Call to Duty"!
The Iowa Democratic Veterans' Caucus is supported in part through contributions to the Iowa Veteran's Victory Fund. http://www.actblue.com/page/idvc
- Where?
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150 W Willman StHiawatha, IA 52233(319) 393-1414
- Who’s coming?
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7 Yes
Friends:
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
The following is the first draft of the February / March IDVC Meeting Announcement.
Some members will recall that early in our organizational development, the IDVC set down a vision, mission, organizational and administrative structure for the Caucus (see the ‘about’ tab on the web site). Read more
More upcoming Meetups
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4 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
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Note: County Conventions
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Note: County Conventions
Past Meetups
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5 attended
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What's new?
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Feb 8
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New member
“Donald Tyne is the Director of Linn County Veteran Affairs. In June of 2006, Don was selected as one of five Freedom Festival Heroes. In 2007, the Veteran Memorial Commission voted Don as veteran of the year for Linn County.”
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Feb 7
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New discussionStarted by Kent Sovern.
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New discussionStarted by Kent Sovern.
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New discussionStarted by Kent Sovern.
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Feb 3
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New discussionStarted by Kent Sovern.
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Jan 31
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New discussionStarted by Kent Sovern.
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New discussionStarted by Kent Sovern.
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Jan 30
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New member
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New member“To connect with other military veterans in Iowa and assistist in advocating legtislation for veterans benefits.”
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Jan 20
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New Greeting for“James - Just a note to thank you for the many Face Book Friend Suggestions. I do appreciate them! Bob Krause”posted by Bob Krause
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Jan 14
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New Greeting for“Carissa I would love to keep in touch with you. My name is Maria Deike I have PTSD. I was as well stationed at Fort Hood, TX. I served in Iraq from March '03-March '04 - it was a time of a rough start to the war. I was always proud to serve-but things never felt right after wearing the uniform after Iraq. I got in trouble with the law I have a lawyer involved and we are struggling to get Iowa to recognize PTSD in the court system we need help. [masked] Sincerely Maria Deike”posted by Maria
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What members are saying
“ Got a lot done. Chair Krause kept us on track and close to schedule. Kent Severn came well prepared to work on our strategic plans. Great exchange of ideas throughout. ...
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“ first to be welcomed in a group of veterans that can share and support. ...
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