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

1. Welcome
2. Old News
   • University of Iowa named a “top Military Friendly School”
   • Veterans Task Force
   • New GI Bill in effect
   • New Website
   • Organizational Fair
3. Finances
   • Current Account Balances (Cate)
   • Supplemental Funding Deadline on 9/18 and 10/23
   • Funding opportunities
   • SVA Chapter Grant – to be turned in by 9/13
   • Credit Union Partnership Program
   • Late Night
   • Other?
4. Homecoming
   • Ideas for “Because Black and Gold Never Gets Old”
   • Fundraising for Habitat for Humanity
   • Application due by October 5
5. Upcoming at UIVA
   • Social Event Planning
   • University Resources Class
   • Bijou Theater looking for ideas
   • Vets’ Day Reception
   • Next Semester: care package drive
   • Iraqis on campus
   • Vet’s Day CDs (Cate)
6. Upcoming Events outside UIVA
   • Friday 9/4 – VA Service Meeting (to help identify potential risks for counseling
   • 9/11 - Homeless Vet Stand-down 9:30 – 11 at Veteran Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
   • 9/13 - Johnson County Military Affairs Picnic at Danes Farm
   • 9/18 – POW / MIA Day
   • 9/19 – Field Hockey at Grant Field by 12:30
   • 9/22 UI Job and Internship Fair
   • 10/6 ICATER Demonstration during next meeting
7. Legislative Agenda
   • Residency Bill passed
8. Planning for group expansion
   • Marketing and Advertising
   • Networking with other groups
   • Funding
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment