I would like to thank everyone who attended this years convention, and made it one of our best one, in recent memory.
I hope to see many of you at Fall Conference October 6-8. October 6 will be the Service Office School. October 7 will be the panel, and additional training…yet to be announced.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
807 Maine Ave., SW • Washington, D.C. 20024 • Phone (202) 554-3501 • Fax (202) 863-0233
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2011
DAV Calls for Mandatory Reporting of all Sexual Assaults in VA Facilities
WASHINGTON — The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) finds very disturbing a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report which cites 284 cases of alleged, attempted or confirmed sex assaults on patients and employees at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers between January 2007 and last July.
“It is fundamental that our VA hospitals offer a safe environment as well as top-flight medical care,” said DAV National Commander Wallace E. Tyson. “This is very disturbing news, and we urge the VA to put into place the report’s recommendations at all medical centers, clinics and other facilities.”
The GAO report examined sexual assaults at VA medical centers and found that many times the victims’ reports are mishandled or inappropriately acted upon based on decisions by local physicians and administrators.
The DAV strongly recommends the creation of a task force to ensure the VA adopts a culture of safety and promptly develops a uniform policy for the reporting of all sexual assaults.
“We look to the VA and the administration to make safety a priority in our VA medical centers,” Tyson said.
“Mandatory reporting is absolutely necessary. There must be a strict requirement set immediately that all allegations of sexual assaults be reported to an independent body of oversight,” Commander Tyson said.
“These reports can no longer be allowed to be dealt with solely at the local level.”
“This is not a gender-specific issue – this is an issue for every veteran, family member and caregiver.
Every person who enters a VA facility must know the government is doing everything possible to keep them safe. VA needs to be a place of care not of fear.”
The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation’s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single
purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families. For more information, visit the organization’s Web site www.dav.org.
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By Arthur H. Wilson
May 2, 2011 ShareThis
Today we thank the courage and tenacity of America’s fighting men and women who at last succeeded in killing an enemy of our country and the world.
The death of Osama bin Laden, now nearly a decade after 9/11, is a victory we as a nation will gratefully appreciate. It is a boost to our national security and to the morale of those who’ve fought in the current and past wars to protect their countrymen and uphold our way of life.
While we pause to celebrate this remarkable action, it is a fitting reminder of the courage and sacrifice exhibited by our fighting men and women as they are acting on intelligence gathered at bin Laden’s previous refuge.
As our servicemembers have given us this historic moment of freedom, they are undoubtedly preparing the next step in eliminating additional threats to our countrymen and our national interests at home and abroad.
It is fitting to remember the tremendous sacrifices that hundreds of thousands of men and women have made as a result of and in response to attacks predating 9/11. In no small way, this victory is a testament to their service and recognition of their honor, courage and tenacity.
As we mark this occasion, we must vow to keep our disabled heroes in our thoughts and in our hearts. They continue to put their lives on the line to defend our country. In doing so, we show the true breadth of patriotism that makes ours the greatest nation on this earth.
Great opportunity for veterans and others.
Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC), located in Marinette, WI is now accepting applications for hiring during the months of May-June for over 800 positions. This is a great opportunity for veterans and others to consider employment with this organization.
LOOKING TO HIRE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF EMPLOYEES: welders, outfitters, ship fitters, machinery installers, painters, steel fitters, pipefitters, electricians and others.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to https://www3.apply2jobs.com/fmg Apply for the job you are interested in. You will need a resume before you log on. If the specific job you want is not yet listed, check back. Site is updated daily as needed. Do not apply just for general or a job you are not interested in. The system will screen information that you submit and if it doesn't fit the job you apply for, you will not be considered a candidate. Do not submit hardcopy resumes directly to MMC. They can only consider resumes received thru their on-line application system as this tracks who applies and for what. They do not track hardcopy resumes.
VETERAN JOB FAIRS: MMC is scheduled to participate in the upcoming Marinette Veterans & Community Job Fair on May 11th (1:00-6:00 pm) and the Green Bay Veterans Job Fair on June 8th (11-2:00 pm). Both job fairs are located at the local National Guard Armories in each of these communities.
Kenneth G. Grant
Director - Office of Veterans Services
Division of Employment & Training
Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is currently recruiting to fill the Agency Liaison position at the Milwaukee Claims Office. The Department of Veterans Affairs - Claims Assistance Office is located at 5400 W National Ave. in the Zablocki Veterans Administration Center in Milwaukee. Attached is the job announcement and position description which includes more information about this position.
Please feel free to share the job announcement with clients, business contacts, members of professional organizations, and any other individuals who may be of assistance in making our needs known to qualified individuals.
View full job announcement at http://wisc.jobs/public/job_search_list.asp?advsrch=1&selectAgency=378Opportunities to view the full job announcement and application instructions.
Staff from the Milwaukee Regional Office will be on hand at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Ground Floor, Madison, WI on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 10:00 am to Noon to answer your questions about VA benefits, pending claims and the claims process. Appointments are required. Call 608-256-1901 or 888-478-8321 ext 17085 to schedule your appointment.
For more information visit the VAs face book page.
Below is the new application process for the Non-competitive program for 30% or more service-disabled veterans who desire to apply for a DVOP (Disabled Veteran Outreach Program) or Employment and Training Specialist (LVER) positions the Wisconsin Job Centers.
These positions are also sometimes known as VetReps.
Please note that the applicant now forwards everything directly to HR, not through the program.
Veterans who apply need to ensure they follow all instructions and their answers to questions are complete.
If you do know of a veteran that does forward a packet for a position, please provide Ken Grant with a courtesy email so he can track the applications of veterans who do submit packets.
E_T Spec mailout 2011 30_ disabled vets final
Please see the new candidates webpage for the upcoming election at Convention in Green Bay in June.
Are you a candidate and don’t see your information here? Contact us to get it posted.
**Registration Deadline – June 1st**
June 9 – 11, 2011 – Green Bay, Wis. – DAV-Wis. State Convention
WHERE: Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313
RESERVATIONS: 920-494-7300 $89.00-Single/Quad rates
MORE INFORMATION:
**Registration Deadline – June 1st**
Consumer Protection Investigator 3 (Wis. Dept. of Regulation & Licensing)
License/Permit Program Associate (Wis. Dept. of Regulation & Licensing)
I challenge every junior member to start collecting pennies (or any coins) now! Ask everyone to donate to your cause.
The junior that collects the most money by noon on Friday, June 10, 2011, will receive an iTunes gift card.
You do not need to be present at the convention to win. If your unit does not have active junior members, bring your change to convention and donate to one of the many juniors attending the state convention.
All money collected will be used to purchase a palliative care chair.
Please feel free to contact me via email or cell if you need more information or have questions.
Thanks, Lisa Carstensen
414-350-6420
DAV-Wis. now has a YouTube page for videos! The page is accessible directly (www.youtube.com/user/DAVWisconsin) or via the YouTube "chicklet" on the left-hand menu on the DAV website (www.davwi.org).
Please email me with any videos you want to upload or contact me for instructions if it's too large to email.
National Midwinter Conference
February 27-March 2, 2011
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Telephone: 703.920.3230
$197.00 Single/Double Occupancy
12th NEC
March 31, 2011-April 2nd 2011
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Ave
Stevens Point WI 54482
Reservations 715.344.0200
Double $79.00 Suite $119.00
March 31st: Hospitality Room, 6-9pm
April 1st meeting 1-5pm; banquet 7pm. Meals: Sliced Pork Harmony, Herb Roasted Chicken, and Baked Cod, meals are $25.00.
April 2nd meetings 8-12noon
Contact Charles Vandenplas, @ 715.823.5335- for additional information.
DAV-Wis. State Convention
June 9-11 2011
Radisson Hotel & Convention Center
2040 Airport Drive
Green Bay WI, 54313
920.494.7300
$89.00 single/quad rates
DAV Day at the King Veterans Home
June 26, 2011
DAV Day at the Union Grove Veterans Home
July 10, 2011
DAV/DAVA Day at the Ballpark
July 17, 2011
Timber Rattlers Stadium
Appleton, WI
1:05 pm Ball Game; 11:30am for picnic $18.50; 11 years and older; $14.50 ages 3-10; under free. Tickets game only $7.00, money for tickets to HQ by June 30, 2011.
DAV National Convention
August 6-9 2011
Hilton New Orleans Riverfront
2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70140
Telephone: 504.561.0500
$124.00 single/double
DAV-Wis. Fall Conference 2011
October 5-8, 2011
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
333 West College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
920.733.8000
$83.00 single/double
Tomah Christmas Store
November 14, 2011
-Ken Kuehnl
Adjutant Department of Wisconsin
WHEN: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Monday, February 28, 2011, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Oshkosh City Center Hotel & Oshkosh Convention Center
View map
WHAT: Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, located in Oshkosh Wisconsin, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles. We deliver a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing. Our vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. We are expanding and have immediate openings for qualified Welders and Assemblers on 2nd Shift.
If you wish to be considered for both positions, you must apply to both positions! Again, these are 2nd Shift Positions.
You MUST complete, print out and bring with to the Job Fair, your online application from the Oshkosh Recruitmax site. Ensure that you make note in the appropriate area on the application of your military service. See also How to Apply section below.
If you are working through Aerotek or other Temp Staffing agency, APPLY and try to attend the Job Fair.
Assemblers- Assembler (Oshkosh Req ID #12184) (Job Center of Wisconsin Job Order Number 1152894) $15.96 per hour with a $.40 shift premium
MUST MEET Basic Qualifications
· Basic Qualifications
Previous assembly, manufacturing or automotive/machinery repair experience in particular Heavy Manufacturing, High School Diploma/GED/HSED
· Preferred Qualifications
Automotive assembly experience
Related Technical Training and Certification, High School Diploma/GED/HSED
Welders- Welder (Oshkosh Req ID #12186) (Job Center of Wisconsin Job Order Number 1152895) $19.00 per hour with a $.40 shift premium
MUST MEET Basic Qualifications
· Basic Qualifications
Previous welding experience, High School Diploma/GED/HSED
· Preferred Qualifications
Weld Technical Training or Certification, High School Diploma/GED/HSED
There may also be some Entry Level positions which are the Prep and Trim Technicians. These will be addressed at the Job Fair. Wage for these will be at $12.82 per hour with a $.40 per hour shift premium.
How to Apply-
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE BEFORE ATTENDING THE JOB FAIR
In order to be considered for any opening, candidates must do the following. Please read the list carefully.
1). Go to http://www.oshkoshdefense.com/career-events#
2). Apply for each position interested in
Required documents to have In your Hand for the Job Fair-
· Printed copy of the completed online application
· Valid government issued photo ID
· Reference page with 2 supervisor or professional references (co-workers, friends and relatives will not be accepted) with up to date contact information. It is extremely important to CONTACT your references, ASK for permission to use them and let them know to expect a phone call.
· Copy of High School Diploma (GED/HSED are accepted)
· Separate page listing the last 10 years of work history. Be accurate!
It is preferred that you have the Original document verifying High School graduation (GED/HSED are accepted). If you do not have this in hand at the time of the Job Fair, take the steps necessary to locate this information in your own files or with your High School so you are ready to provide this.
Basic Computer skills are a must. Check with your local Job Service and /or Workforce Development Center to brush up your skills.
If you need help applying on-line, contact your local Job Service and /or Workforce Development Center to get assistance.
At the Job Fair;
· Everyone will get equal consideration! It is not necessary to arrive sooner than the start time.
· You will have an opportunity to review the position descriptions to ensure this is what you want to be considered for.
· Dress appropriately-Appearance is important. Well groomed, business casual (dress pants and polo shirt with clean polished, dress shoes. Soft skills such as communication skills and ability to work well with others will be noted.
· Review of qualifications (application), Human Resources Interview, then 2nd Interview with this being Skill specific.
· After Successful 2nd Interview, Background Check and Drug Screen will be conducted. Vendors who will be conducting these will be onsite.
· Contingent Offer after Successful 2nd Interview.
· Hourly Production positions are Union Represented.
· Monitor your profile through the Oshkosh Website (must be logged in to access Workbench) to follow your status in regards to other assessments and instructions.
· Successful completion of all phases completes the process.
· Welders will be assigned test date and time.
· PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Steel toed Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses will be required of the successful candidate.
Interviews and same-day job offers can and will be made at the Job Fair.
See also the following link for more information;
I would like to welcome you the DAV Department of Wisconsin website and my new Adjutant’s blog.
DAV-Wis. Website
Please take some time to visit the different items on our Department website at www.davwi.org. More dramatic changes are coming soon.
If you see something that you have a question about please contact me at cadwell2929@sbcglobal.net.
The DAV Department of Wisconsin is now on Facebook, if you would like to post information there feel free to do so.
The posting should be DAV related, please use this as a guideline.
Our Facebook page is at Disabled American Veterans Department of Wisconsin (http://www.facebook.com/#!/DAV.WI).
Fall Conference
I would like to thank the staff and many other people who assisted me with Fall Conference.
The panel was outstanding (including the panel by CDMRP’s Dr. J.B. Phillips), and the questions were outstanding.
I would like to get your input for the 2011 Fall Conference. Drop me a line and let me know who you would like to have there for speakers.
The raffle this year generated over $60,000! I would like to thank Clarence Stoel for direction in making this happen. We will purchasing eight new vans this year, and have taken the steps to sell our used vans at Manheim Auto Auction. I would like to thank Kevin Walkowski, for his assistance, with this project.
DAV-Wis. Government Relations
We have a new Department of Wisconsin Government Relations blog for updates on DAV-Wisconsin’s federal, state, and local government activities and updates important to our veterans’ community.
It’s linked online from our DAV webpage, or you can go to it directly at http://davwi.blogspot.com.
Please take a few minutes to look and participate in our newest forum form information. I would like to thank DAV Department Special Assistant Anthony Hardie for putting this together.
WARNING TO VETERANS FROM VA
An organization called Veterans Affairs Services (VAS) is providing benefit and general information on VA and gathering personal information on veterans.
This organization is not affiliated with VA in any way.
http://www.vaservices.org/us/index.htmlVAS may be gaining access to military personnel through their close resemblance to the VA name and seal. Our VA Legal Counsel has requested that we coordinate with DoD to inform military installations, particularly mobilization sites, of this group and their lack of affiliation or endorsement by VA to provide any services.
Michael G. Daugherty
Staff Attorney
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of General Counsel (022G2)
VA Toll Free Numbers
The following link will take you to all the toll-free numbers in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
New Veterans’ Benefits Booklets
The following link will will get you the Department of Veterans Affairs 2010 Benefits Booklet:
http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/federal_benefits.pdf
Despite DAV protests, WDVA has chosen to discontinue its popular State Veterans’ Programs and Services Booklet. It still remains online for the time being:
Conclusion
If you have any additional thoughts of adding information that would be beneficial please let me know.
I hope everyone had very Happy Holidays!
Ken Kuehnl
Adjutant, DAV Department of Wisconsin
