Chapter 452
Vietnam Veterans of America
MEETINGS are on the 2nd Wednesday
of every month at 15:00 hours
in the
VVA NJ State Council Meeting Report
1st Vice President – Dennis W. O'Connor
2nd Vice President – William R. Humphrey
Treasurer / Chaplain – Joseph P. Ferrera
Quartermaster – Lawrence S. Friend
Webmaster – Richard J. Byrne
Hillsborough Township Veterans Events & Resources:
DoD's
Multimedia:
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Defense Intelligence Agency's
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Library of Congress
collections
POW-MIA families.org
brochure(pdf),
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videos
YouTube search "Prisoners of War":
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videos
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VVA Veteran online,
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Chapter 452
PO Box 508
Manville, NJ 08835
Thomas J. Kavanaugh
VFW POST 2290,
600 WASHINGTON AVENUE,
MANVILLE, NJ 08835
- POW-MIA Committee Report
Our Purpose
Organization Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to increase the popularity of our common interests.
We hope to add new members so we will be able to grow and expand.
We also want to have fun while when we are together and working on projects.
By developing relationships and friendships, the organization will become even stronger.
Our Mission
Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization
and of our members to the community.
We strive to make a difference by educating the public
and expanding our reach.
Chapter Officers & Leadership
President, VVA Chapter 452 - Frank J. Prevete
& Secretary
(908) 310-2463 fprev@hotmail.com
& Membership Chair
(Merchandise)
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Becoming a Member
We are always looking for people interested in joining our organization!
Who Can Join?
We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics we focus our efforts on to join.
Members must be able to dedicate enough time to participate and
make a difference in the organization.
Benefits of Joining
There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization.
Our members are close friends and we have a great time when we get together.
Of course we also have a common interest, and we hope to further our cause.
How Can You Join?
To join we need a completed application and membership dues for the first year.
Please contact us for more information and submit
a copy of a
VVA
Membership Application
or the
AVVA
Membership Application (pdf)
Helpful Links
Local Events
VFW post 8371 Memorial Day Tribute
Thursday, May 30th, at 9 AM at the Hillsborough Municipal Building Garden of Honor
Hillsborough Township, NJ
- Veteran Information Session 15 Jun 2024 10:00 AM
Senior Activity Room:
Veteran's Srevices & Mental Health
- Veteran Information Session 14 Sep 2024 10:00 AM
Senior Activity Room:
Guest Speakers & Q & A format
- Veteran Information Session 14 Dec 2024 10:00 AM
Senior Activity Room:
Open forum for local services & businesses supporting Vets
POW-MIA
wiki
Ancestry's
search
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- POW Torture (Vietnam Documentary)
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