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 October 2024
WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond met with Jesse Cuff, CVSO, Waupaca County Veterans Service Office to congratulate him on their new Mental Health and Substance Use Resource Guide.
Cuff credited Sgt. Wesley Zube of the Waupaca Police Department as the inspiration for the Guide. Sgt. Zube suffered a great tragedy in his life when his brother, a Marine who served in Iraq, died by suicide. He now shares his own journey with others across the state as a specialist in Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Officer Wellness.
Cuff saw an opportunity to use ARPA Funds to produce a guide to help connect folks to the right kind of care in their area. Sgt. Zube, Cuff, and Hailey Prosek, Waupaca County DHS Epidemiologist, came together to create a booklet that includes local, regional, and state resources for anyone struggling with mental health or substance abuse in Waupaca County.
The MH/SU Resource Guide is available online.
On Monday, October 21, WDVA Secretary James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families.
“I am thrilled that WDVA can help these nonprofits with their innovative work on behalf of our state’s veterans,” said Secretary-designee Bond. “These grants will help provide mental healthcare, basic amenities, job training, assist veteran entrepreneurs, and more. Wisconsin is lucky to have so many folks stepping up for those who have served in the armed forces.”
Read the full press release here.
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The theme of this year’s annual “Salute to Veterans Tailgate” is celebrating CVSOs and TVSOs. This year’s tailgate, hosted by the University Veteran Services of UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, is on Saturday, November 16, when the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium!
The Tailgate will be located at Camp Randall Memorial Park, east of Camp Randall, across the street from the Kwik Trip. Look for a big red and white striped tent. The starting time is TBA as the game time kick-off has yet to be announced. *Please note: We will update the starting time on WDVA's social media once the official kick-off time is announced for this game. The Tailgate is open to any veteran and their accompanying family members.
Veterans can also sign up at the Tailgate for any un-claimed free tickets to the Badger football game during this time at the check-in table. First come, first serve!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase courtesy of The V - VFW Post 1318. We hope to see you at the game. Go Badgers!
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On October 15, WDVA Secretary-designee James Bond had lunch in Sparta, with former WDVA Secretary Raymond G. Boland (1992 – 2003). They shared stories and thoughts about what it is like to be WDVA Secretary and discussed Secretary Boland’s new book “When the Bugle Calls, A Soldier’s Memoir.” The memoir covers his 30-years of Service as an Army veteran.
Pictured (L to R): Former WDVA Secretary Raymond Boland, and current WDVA Secretary James Bond.
Katie Plendl, the executive director at Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls, Health Dimensions Group, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Skilled Nursing News.
To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a high-performing employee who is 40-years-old or younger, a passionate worker who knows how to put vision into action, and an advocate for seniors, and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being.
Please join WDVA as we congratulate Katie for recognition of her accomplishments in serving our members at our Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls! You can read the entire Skilled Nursing News interview here.
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Are you exploring a possible career change? WDVA is looking for great people like you to help us serve veterans in Wisconsin.
This month's featured job opening is for Registered Nurses at our Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove, WI. These positions also come with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. WDVA has several more job openings across the state which includes various positions with our administrative offices in Milwaukee and Madison, our three veteran memorial cemeteries, and skilled caregivers at veteran homes.
To view all available openings, and learn how to apply, please visit wisc.jobs today!
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