Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
Kansas State Council
Membership News
WHAT DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?????
Kansas State Council
Membership News
WHAT DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?????
Kansas V V A
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We, the veterans of the war in Vietnam, who embraced through sacrifice and service to country the most
fundamental and cherished bonds of our democracy, reaffirm that commitment to spirit and ideals,
accepting it as the solemn responsibility to our survival, to bear the burden of what has been, so that tragedy
once endured can never be forgotten.
AND, so do we resolve that the true measure of our worth as citizens, as veterans, and as patriots be found
in our willingness to draw from and abide by these strengths and convictions born of heritage and
experience.
TO HOLD that a sacred and binding contract exists between governors and governed; with the latter
recognizing an obligation of compulsory foreign and domestic policies that are clear, consistent, and
reflective of the will of the people.
TO HOLD, further, that the contract extended obligatory service with the Nation bound whenever and
wherever appropriate to the prompt delivery of compensation to individual or survivors in direct proportion to
sacrifice and service rendered.
TO HONOR with dignity the sacred memory of the war dead, and so in dignity, insure that the lasting legacy
of the fallen is responsibility toward, not exploitation of their sacrifice.
TO STAND for cooperation, dialogue, and friendship among the nations of the world community with full
respect and support of those principles central to our national life.
fundamental and cherished bonds of our democracy, reaffirm that commitment to spirit and ideals,
accepting it as the solemn responsibility to our survival, to bear the burden of what has been, so that tragedy
once endured can never be forgotten.
AND, so do we resolve that the true measure of our worth as citizens, as veterans, and as patriots be found
in our willingness to draw from and abide by these strengths and convictions born of heritage and
experience.
TO HOLD that a sacred and binding contract exists between governors and governed; with the latter
recognizing an obligation of compulsory foreign and domestic policies that are clear, consistent, and
reflective of the will of the people.
TO HOLD, further, that the contract extended obligatory service with the Nation bound whenever and
wherever appropriate to the prompt delivery of compensation to individual or survivors in direct proportion to
sacrifice and service rendered.
TO HONOR with dignity the sacred memory of the war dead, and so in dignity, insure that the lasting legacy
of the fallen is responsibility toward, not exploitation of their sacrifice.
TO STAND for cooperation, dialogue, and friendship among the nations of the world community with full
respect and support of those principles central to our national life.
| THEY’RE A HANDFUL OF THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA IN KANSAS. THEY’RE VETERANS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS, AND THEY INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM. |
| MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Last Name: _________________________ First Name: ____________________ Initial: _____ Address: _______________________ City: _______________ State: ________ Zip Code: _________ Home Phone: ___ ___ _____ EMail address:_________________________ Date of Birth: _______________ Age: ____________ __Male __Female Please Check Membership Type: 1. Individual: Vietnam Veteran (28 February 1961 through 7 May 1975) (In-County) 2. Individual: Vietnam Era Veteran (5 August 1964 through 7 May,1975) (You are eligible for full membership if you served anywhere in the world) Attach a Copy of your DD-214 or other official documentation of service in the U.S. Armed Forces DD-214 Attached: ___ Yes ___ No Branch of Service: __ USA __ USN __ USMC __ USAF __ UCG Did you serve in Southeast Asia? __ Yes __ No __ Associate: Any non-veteran or any Military Service Veteran who did not serve at any time during the Vietnam War Era. Membership dues: Annual Dues __ $20; __3-Year Dues $50; and __Life membership dues based on age. Ask for specify rates. In Kansas only we have special rates for First-Time New Members to VVA. Contact me for details. (At this time there is no special rate break for Associate members.) It’s not the price you pay to be eligible for membership, BUT THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BECOME ELIGIBLE Return to your local Chapter or mail to: VVA Membership, Mel Lucas 915 S willow St Ottawa, KS 66067-3244 Phone: 785-242-8661 email: mel.lucas43@yahoo.com Please Make Checks/M.O Payable to: Vietnam Veterans of America |