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The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and the Women Veterans Program would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday!
As you
gather with friends, family and other loved ones this holiday season, take
pride in all you have done to make your state, country and the world a better
place.
All the best in the New Year!
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The WDVA Women Veterans Program recognizes the important role women veteran business owners play in our state. We are pleased to share their stories and information about their businesses with the greater veteran community in Wisconsin.
A new feature of our website and of this newsletter will be a video highlighting Wisconsin women veteran business owners.
Our first video introduces you to Jessica Dragan, owner of Spa Massage On the Go. Jessica is an Army veteran who served as a logistics and transportation specialist for four years. She studied different types of massage for two years in Los Angeles and then worked at one of the area’s most respected spas, Burke Williams, while building her own business.
“My more than 1,400 hours of professional training has taught me how to customize massage treatments to clients’ individual needs. My four years in the U.S. Military has taught me how to lead others to deliver results and exceed expectations.” – Jessica Dragan
The Women Veterans Program is continually looking for women veteran business owners. In addition to networking with each
other, we can share your story and information about your business with the
greater veteran community in Wisconsin. Interested in joining our network? Email us today!
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CALL TO ACTION: Zero Veteran Suicide Initiative
Did you know that suicide deaths among female veterans have increased by 40% over the last decade?
Suicide is preventable. Collaboration is the key.The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is a leader in providing benefits to the veterans of Wisconsin and has joined the fight to combat mental health issues among veterans. Working together let's achieve a state with zero veteran suicides.
Check out the ZVS page to learn how you can get involved.
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Seeking Artwork by Women Veterans
The US Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans (CWV) is partnering with Veteran Artist Program (VAP) to showcase
art by 10 women veterans at 10 VA medical centers around the United States in March 2017 to coincide with Women’s History Month.
The
exhibit will include digital still prints of paintings, photography, and mixed
media. Biographical storyboards will
accompany each work, to include a “before” image of the woman Veteran artist in
uniform, an “after” photo, and a short bio highlighting her military and
creative journeys. This powerful narrative shows women veterans as a key part
of our military and active participants in our communities across America.
Interested
in participating? The call for submissions is now open! Submit the following items by December 31st, 2016 via email to submission@veteranartistprogram.org
- High resolution, digital image of the artwork
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100 word bio, including military experience, creative
background, and current professional goals
- Picture of your time in the military (a tradition military head shot will work but an action photo is preferable)
- Current “after” photo, representing who you are now as a
veteran
CWV and VAP will announce the selected artwork and participating VA medical centers January
15th, 2017 and begin preparation for the March, 2017 exhibits and
artist talkback. Please
submit digital images of your art today and raise awareness of the
service, resilience, and creativity of women veterans!
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