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In concert with the annual Medal of Honor Convention held in the Twin Cities this year, a groundbreaking ceremony for the newly inaugurated Minnesota Medal of Honor Memorial will take place on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at 4 p.m. The Minnesota Medal of Honor Memorial is the first Minnesota memorial to recognize the valor of the individual Veteran exemplified by the 72 past Minnesota Medal of Honor recipients, from the Civil War through Vietnam, to the present day.
The program will pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients in attendance, recognize other distinguished guests, and feature an operational aircraft and vintage aircraft flyover. Music will be provided by the 34th Infantry Division Concert Band, with the New Ulm Civil War Cannon Battery, along with Civil War reenactors and bugler, present to add to the significance and solemnity of the occasion.
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On behalf of the Medal of Honor Convention Twin Cities, the Minnesota
Commanders’ Task Force would like to invite the local Veteran community
to attend the Twin Cities Welcome Ceremony at the U.S. Bank Stadium.
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A deer hunting opportunity for people with a disability is again being offered by Midwest Outdoors Unlimited. The application deadline is October 5, 2016 for the hunts which will take place at Rockville Park & Nature Preserve and Spring Hill County Park. The hunting opportunities will take place in November of 2016.
Midwest Outdoors Unlimited will select hunters for each of the hunts and supervise the hunts. The mission of the group is to provide outdoor recreational activities for Disabled American Veterans, disabled individuals, and disabled youth in Minnesota.
Each hunter will be accompanied by a volunteer while in the park. Hunters will be allowed to use shotguns. The park will be closed to the general public during each of the hunts.
Applications can be obtained through the website of Midwest Outdoors Unlimited or by calling the park office (320) 255-6172. Applications can also be picked up at the park office located at Quarry Park & Nature Preserve, 1802 County Road 137, Waite Park, MN 56387.
St.
Cloud, Minn: Veterans
served by the St. Cloud VA can help themselves stay healthy by attending one or
more of a series of health education classes this fall. The classes are
scheduled on select Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon, in Building 29, Room 20E,
at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located at 4801 Veterans Drive in St.
Cloud, MN.
The
classes focus on health and well-being and each session covers a unique
topic. No appointment or referral is needed, and Veterans may select the
classes they want to attend. Co-pays may be required. One-way beneficiary
travel reimbursement is available for eligible Veterans.
Class
Schedule
Oct.
6 - Improving Sleep
Oct.
20 - Yoga Introduction
Nov.
3 - Health Benefits
of Volunteering
Nov.
17 - Communicating Assertively
Dec.
1 - Coping with Grief
Dec.
15 - Managing Holiday Stress
For more information and to sign-up contact the
Primary Care/Mental Health Integration staff at (320) 252-1670 Ext. 7531.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will be hosting a Statewide
Veterans Conference. Individuals and organizations who work with
Veterans are encouraged to share best-practices, network with other
professionals, and either attend or present at one of the break-out
sessions.
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting the following upcoming events:
Camp Bliss is hosting a retreat for Women Veterans October 14 - 16, 2016. Check in is Friday the 14th between 2 and 5 p.m. Meals are included, and the cost for the weekend is $50.
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Come celebrate the Navy's 241st birthday in Brooklyn Center! This event is open to the public, and hosted by the Navy League and the USNA Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter. The event begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. and will be followed by dinner and a program. Tickets are available online.
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The DAV of MN is looking for Veterans interested in joining other Veterans on a one day pheasant hunt. This hunt is open to all Veterans of all eras. The Sand Pine Pheasant does an outstanding job at putting this hunt on. Learn more about Sand Pines Pheasant.
The Veteran will be responsible for providing his or her own shotgun for the hunt. The hunt will kick off in the afternoon (around 1 p.m.) and last for a couple hours. There will be guides and dogs provided for the hunt. After the hunt there will be a meal provided to all hunters.
For those interested in going on this hunt, please fill out the application and submit it to the DAVMN. For any questions please contact the DAV MN at (651) 291-1212 or email John at john@davmn.org.
IBM's Veterans Employment Initiative has launched, and includes software training and job placement assistance. Funded by an IBM grant program, the initiative connects IBM expert software trainers with qualified participants for five days of instruction on IBM i2® Analyst's Notebook®. At the conclusion of the instructional session, participants may take the exam for certification as an advanced data analyst. Employers are expected to fill nearly 200,000 jobs over the next few years with those holding credentials like those provided by this new program.
Nonprofit and Veteran's groups – including lead partners Corporate America Supports You (CASY) and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) – joined IBM to develop the project in collaboration with i2 clients including Citi and JP Morgan Chase. These enterprises rely on i2, and recognize the critical need for new hires with advanced data analyst skills. In tandem with IBM Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs and Human Resources, i2 clients will seek to align certified trainees with open positions, and provide special assistance with navigating the hiring process.
MN workshop details:
- Date: October 24-28, 2016
- Place: Burnsville Workforce Center, Burnsville, MN
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free; seats are limited
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Come learn about job opportunities in Minnesota State Government! The
State of Minnesota will be hosting a Career Fair Saturday, October 29 at
the Minnesota Senate Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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St. Cloud, Minn: A flu shot is an important part of staying healthy during the flu season, and this year the St. Cloud VA Health Care System is making it easier than ever for Veterans to get a flu shot.
Free shots are available during routine appointments, or at one of the many VA flu shot clinics being offered throughout Central Minnesota. Please bring your VA I.D. card.
Clinics at VA Facilities
Flu shot clinics are planned for Sept. 28 and 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Bldg. 96 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. During October, walk-in (no appointment needed) flu shot clinics are on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon in the west lobby of the main entrance (Bldg. 1).
At the Brainerd VA Clinic, flu shots will be given on Oct. 4 and 7, from 1 to 4 p.m., and on Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At the Montevideo VA Clinic, flu shots will be given on Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At the Max J. Beilke VA Clinic in Alexandria, flu shots will be given on Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Clinics Scheduled Across Central Minnesota
Working in coordination with local County Veteran Service Offices, additional mobile flu shot clinics are available in numerous counties across central Minnesota. These include:
Aitkin County
- McGregor, Oct. 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m., McGregor Community Center, 41442 MN Hwy 65
- Aitkin, Oct. 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., American Legion, Aitkin Lee Post 86, 20 1st Avenue NE
Cass County
- Longville, Oct. 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m., St. Edwards Catholic Church, 4905 MN-84
- Backus, Oct. 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Post 368, 426 Wren Trail NW
Crow Wing County
- Pequot Lakes, Sep. 30, 9 to 10:30 a.m., American Legion, Ben Krueger Post 49, 4435 Main Street
- Crosslake, Sep. 30, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., American Legion, Potz Heartland Post 500, 35112 County Road 3
- Crosby-Ironton, Sep. 30, 3 to 4 p.m., American Legion, Myrin-James Post 443, 232 4th Street, Ironton
- Garrison, Oct. 27, 9 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Andrew F. Kokesh Post 1816, 27234 Monroe Street
Kandiyohi County
- Willmar, Oct. 11, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 167, 220 19th Avenue SW
Lyon County
- Marshall, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., YMCA, 200 S. A Street
Meeker County
- Litchfield, Oct. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., VFW Admiral Benson Post 2818, 915 E. U.S. Highway 12
McLeod County
- Hutchinson, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., National Guard Armory, 1200 Adams Street SE
Mille Lacs County
- Isle, Oct. 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MSA Flagship, 5357 Whistle Road
Morrison County
- Little Falls, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Morrison County Government Center, 213 SE 1st Avenue, Meeting Room 1
Pope County
- Glenwood, Oct. 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Courthouse Community Room, 130 E. Minnesota Avenue
Sherburne County
- Zimmerman, Oct. 13, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion, Kriesel-Jacobsen Post 560, 12674 Fremont Avenue
- Elk River, Oct. 13, 1 to 3 p.m., American Legion, Davis-Darrow-Meyer Post 112, 525 Railroad Drive
- Big Lake, Oct. 20, 9 to 11 a.m., Big Lake Senior Center, 160 Lake Street N.
- Becker, Oct. 20, 1 to 3 p.m., Sherburne History Center, 10775 27th Ave SE
Stearns County
- Sauk Centre, Oct. 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion, Sauk Centre Post 67, 128 Main Street S.
- Belgrade, Oct. 28, 12:30 to 2 p.m., VFW Saboe-Levorson Post 1825, 231 Morrison Street
- Paynesville, Oct. 28, 3 to 4:30 p.m., American Legion, Paynesville Post 271, 770 Diekmann Drive
Stevens County
- Morris, Oct. 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Stevens County Courthouse, 400 Colorado Avenue
Todd County
- Long Prairie, Oct. 17, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion, WM. T. Lewis Post 12, 714 Commerce Road
Wadena County
- Wadena, Oct. 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., VFW Elmer Goche Post 3922, 213 1st Street SE
Veterans attending the flu clinics are encouraged to take care of their buddy and invite a non-enrolled Veteran to attend and to bring a copy of their discharge papers. While non-enrolled Veterans cannot receive a flu shot at these clinics, they can submit an application for enrollment and learn more about VA health care benefits.
All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA health care system. For information on enrolling for VA health care, contact the St. Cloud VA HCS Eligibility Office at (320) 255-6340.
Any changes to the flu vaccination clinic schedule will be announced on the flu shot information line at (320) 255-6444. Stay informed, sign up for email updates at: www.stcloud.va.gov.
In recognition of Veterans Day on Friday Nov. 11, the Minnesota
Department of Veterans Affairs is compiling a list of Veterans Day events
around the state. Community organizers statewide are encouraged to submit event
information to MDVA by Oct. 30 to be included on our website, social media, and
distributed to media throughout Minnesota.
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There will be a Veterans Job Fair November 16th at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
No registration required, please come with your resume and prepared for a potential interview.
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