September 2019

Save the Date for...

The first ever Ottawa County Honor Rewards Expo hosted by the Clerk/Register of Deeds office! The expo will take place on May 30, 2020 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Grand Haven Community Center. Veterans can expect to see Honor Rewards business partners, veteran organizations, community members and noteworthy speakers who all want to thank our veterans for their service. Veterans will receive more information about attending as the date gets closer. Business partners will receive more information with opportunities to sponsor and attend the event. Check your email again soon!

New Veteran Honor Rewards Members

Welcome to: Robert F., Brandon H., Shawn H., Raymond S., Richard J., Clifford T., Charles D., Roman M., Austin N., George H., James S., Robert W., Vernon G., Wayne B., John B., Michael B., Thomas L., Thomas B., Stephen S., Allyn T., Ward P., Autumn M., Donald R., Curtis D., and John C. Thank you all for your service!

New Business Partners

Welcome to: Thrive Salon, Break Room Therapy, Infinity Shine, KCP Team, Paradigm Wellness - Rebecca L. Neil, Holiday Inn Express & Crossroads Conference Center, Kalamazoo Deck Builders, Plachta, Murphy & Associates, West Michigan Law P.C. - Attorney Adam Zuwerink, Rich's Taxi Service, Postma Home + Yard Maintenance, Fry Daddy's Brand, On The Level, Quality Seasons, Georgetown Township Public Library, and Zysk Outdoor Care and Renovation! Click on "Business Look-up" below to see their discounts and locations!

Upcoming Events

Members of the Honor Rewards Committee will be at these upcoming events:

• September 25th - Business Blind Date @ Hudsonville Chamber of Commerce
• October 8th - Coffee & Networking @ Allendale Chamber of Commerce
• November 11th (Veteran's Day) events are TBD

Ottawa County Department of Veteran Affairs

The Ottawa County Department of Veterans Affairs was established in July 2011. It is funded with Ottawa County General Funds and exists to serve the veterans of Ottawa County & their families.

The office provides assistance to honorably discharged, wartime veterans or their widow/widower who are residents of Ottawa County. They provide information, referrals, and support services. They also assist with:

• Applying for available VA Benefits
• Applying for VA service connected and non-service connected pensions
• Processing applications for:
  • Emergency financial assistance through the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
  • Emergency Financial assistance through the Ottawa County Veterans Affairs Committee
  • Ottawa County Burial Allowance

Contact the VA office at:

(616) 393 - 8387

M, Tu & F from 9 am - 4 pm

12251 James Street, Suite 300

Holland, MI 49424

Questions, comments, or concerns?