WDVA Celebrates National Volunteer Month
April is annually recognized as National Volunteer Month. WDVA celebrates and recognizes the significant impact volunteers have on Wisconsin's shared veteran community!
As part of WDVA's recognition of volunteers, the Veterans Homes at Chippewa Falls and Union Grove hosted banquets to honor those who generously give their time. WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond presented certificates of recognition to volunteers, including those that gave over 100 hours of their time.
We greatly appreciate the veteran service organizations and many individuals who generously donate their time at our three veteran Homes and our three veteran memorial cemeteries.
Shining a Spotlight on VORP - David Hartl
This month, WDVA spotlights our Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP) and the efforts of David Hartl, a VORP outreach coordinator who covers Wood, Jackson, Monroe, La Crosse, Trempealeau, and Buffalo counties. David joined WDVA a few months ago to find a way he can help veterans who need a hand-up.
“My motivation to help veterans comes from a long history of working with the community. It all started when I became an Eagle Scout when I was young, to my days working as a Milwaukee Police officer,” says Hartl. “My life work was dedicated to helping the community and veterans are a big part of that. Veterans already served our country, so I believe it's time to serve them.”
David is a veteran himself, as he served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1998, with a deployment to Panama in 1991. He currently lives in Black River Falls on a 120-acre farm with his wife. He has two adult children, a son and a daughter. In his downtime, he enjoys hunting, fishing, riding his UTV and Harley motorcycle.
David can be reached at 608.881.9116 or David.Hartl@dva.wi.gov
More information on VORP can be found on WDVA’s website.
WDVA Secretary Bond presents Govenor's Signing Pen to Waushara County CVSO Bill Rosenau
On April 10, WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond presented Waushara County Veterans Services Officer Bill Rosenau with one of the pens Governor Tony Evers used to sign 2023 Wisconsin Act 203. The Act eliminates an outdated civil service examination eligibility requirement for WDVA’s County Veteran Service Officer Grants, and the change to this requirement might not have happened without Bill's efforts over the last few years.
Secretary Bond speaks at Marine Corps League of Wisconsin Annual Convention
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond was the featured speaker at the Marine Corps League, Department of Wisconsin's annual convention in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Secretary Bond spoke about the distinction of being the first Marine Corps veteran to serve as Secretary of WDVA. He provided several updates about how WDVA is serving all veterans and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong partnerships amongst our veteran service organizations. He also thanked the Marine Corps League of Wisconsin for their partnership and volunteerism efforts to assist veterans and families.
*Picture above (left to right): Marine Corps League of Wisconsin newly elected officers. Standing to the left of Secretary James Bond is Kurk Anderson, MCL Commandant.
Find Your New Career with WDVA!
 Are you looking for a new career opportunity? WDVA is looking for great people to help us serve veterans in Wisconsin. Our featured job this month is for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at our Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove.
WDVA has many more available job openings across the state which includes various positions at our veteran memorial cemeteries, skilled caregivers at veteran homes, and administrative staff at our offices in Milwaukee and Madison. To view all available openings, and learn how to apply, please visit wisc.jobs today!
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