The University of Iowa Veterans Association

Hey Everybody,

In case you missed the meeting last night, here is what we discussed:

- The DoD is compensating Service Members who were stop lossed. More information can be found at: http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=56337

- The University of Iowa is hosting a Veterans Reception on November 10, 2009 at 3PM in the IMU, Second Floor Ballroom. RSVP at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154393667502

- The University of Iowa Veterans Association is holding a showing of Lioness following the Veterans Reception at 5PM in the IMU, Second Floor Ballroom. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180422759257

- On Veterans Day, we're going to meet up at Applebees for a free Veterans' lunch. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163952888001

- The Johnson County Military Affairs Association is holding their annual banquet on Veterans Day at the Riverside Casino in Riverside, IA. John Mikelson and Randy Miller have tickets; $15 for students and E4. The event starts at 6PM for cocktails and 7PM for dinner. RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262159370386

- City High School in Iowa City is having a concert in honor of Veterans on November 10 at 7:30.

- Walmart has a Wall of Honor where they will display pictures of Veterans and those still serving.

- Lowes, Menards and Home Depot have some Veterans Day deals going on.

- We're going to be signing some Christmas cards. If you have any addresses for folks serving overseas, let us know!

- Wreaths Across America will be having a service on December 12 at 11AM. If you can assist with finding graves before the service, please contact Randy Miller.

- Dan Grinstead, IAARNG, is working on an interesting project about deployment. His unit is deploying to Afghanistan. As a counselor he would like to look at the positive aspects of deployment to change the mentality of people deploying. If you have anything you'd like to share, email me ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and I can send you the survey.

- Dan is also working on setting up a fly fishing outing for Veterans in the area, which got us thinking about other activities we can do as a group outside the immediate Iowa City area. If you have any ideas, let us know!

- A few Veterans will be going on a bar crawl December 4th, and we're going bowling later this month. More information to come.

Don't forget to check out our Veteran Day Tribute! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEsRjTdT8kg

Congratulations Cate for being recognized in the Be Remarkable campaign from the University of Iowa.