Chapter 17 was first incorporated in 1982, and is the largest VVA Chapter in Nevada. We are based in Las Vegas. Our meetings are generally held on the second Saturday of every month at the Chapter Hall: 6424 West Cheyenne Ave.
The purpose of Vietnam Veterans of America's is to foster, encourage, and promote the improvement of the condition of the Vietnam veteran improving their quality of life.
To eliminate discrimination suffered by Vietnam veterans and to develop channels of communications which will assist Vietnam veterans to maximize self-realization and enrichment of their lives and enhance life-fulfillment.
To study, on a non-partisan basis, proposed legislation, rules, or regulations introduced in any federal, state, or local legislative or administrative body which may affect the social, economic, educational, or physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veteran or others; and to develop public-policy proposals designed to improve the quality of life of the Vietnam-era veteran and others especially in the areas of employment, education, training, and health.
To conduct and publish research, on a non-partisan basis, pertaining to the relationship between Vietnam-era veterans and the American society, the Vietnam War experience, the role of the United States in securing peaceful coexistence for the world community, and other matters which affect the social, economic, educational, or physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veteran or others.
To assist disabled and needy war veterans including, but not limited to, Vietnam veterans and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
To promote physical and cultural improvement, growth and development, self-respect, self-confidence, and usefulness of Vietnam-era veterans and others.
[See map below].
Map to Chapter Hall: The purpose of Vietnam Veterans of America's is to foster, encourage, and promote the improvement of the condition of the Vietnam veteran improving their quality of life.
To eliminate discrimination suffered by Vietnam veterans and to develop channels of communications which will assist Vietnam veterans to maximize self-realization and enrichment of their lives and enhance life-fulfillment.
To study, on a non-partisan basis, proposed legislation, rules, or regulations introduced in any federal, state, or local legislative or administrative body which may affect the social, economic, educational, or physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veteran or others; and to develop public-policy proposals designed to improve the quality of life of the Vietnam-era veteran and others especially in the areas of employment, education, training, and health.
To conduct and publish research, on a non-partisan basis, pertaining to the relationship between Vietnam-era veterans and the American society, the Vietnam War experience, the role of the United States in securing peaceful coexistence for the world community, and other matters which affect the social, economic, educational, or physical welfare of the Vietnam-era veteran or others.
To assist disabled and needy war veterans including, but not limited to, Vietnam veterans and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
To promote physical and cultural improvement, growth and development, self-respect, self-confidence, and usefulness of Vietnam-era veterans and others.
[See map below].
From the West: North Rainbow to
Cheyenne, turn East; past Sisk St. on the North Side of Cheyenne. From
the East: North Rancho to Cheyenne, Turn West; Past Torrey Pines on
the North Side of Cheyenne.
Currently the officers of VVA Chapter 17 are as follows:
SGT AT ARMS: Mike
Giancola Sgtatarms@chapter17lasvegas.org
SERVICE REP: Jo Cantrell cantrellpj@veterans.NV.GOV
SERVICE REP: Thomas George tageorgevva@cox.net
SERVICE REP: Jo Cantrell cantrellpj@veterans.NV.GOV
SERVICE REP: Thomas George tageorgevva@cox.net
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