CV RESIDENT ELECTED KWV NEW JERSEY CHAPTER 148 COMMANDER

Hi All,
The following Newsletter was sent to me by Charlie Koppelman; a Unit Owner here in CV. Charlie has been elected Commander of his New Jersey Chapter #148 of Korean War Veterans KWV.
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I thought our BLOGGERS would find this interesting and it is published here with permission from Charlie.
If you have questions please contact Charlie directly at the Email address published below.

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Dave Israel
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Central Jersey Chapter #148
Korean War/Service Veterans Association
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THE FORGOTTEN VOICE

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February 2009

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COMMANDERS ELECTS MESSAGE:

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This is our Chapters first e-mail newsletter. It is going out to all our Chapter #148 K.W.V. members who have E-mail. (If you are reading this without receiving it by E-mail it means either you don’t have e-mail or I don’t have your e-mail address.) It will also be going to KWV State and National Offices as well as other veterans. This will save our chapter money and have more of a distribution. All E-Mail is sent BLIND COPY, which means no one will know who is receiving it.

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The following Officers have been elected for Chapter #148 for the years 2009-2010.

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Commander: Charles Koppelman - 609-655-3111
Sr. Vice Commander: Andrew Oslinker - 609-860-0251
Jr. Vice Commander: Bernard London - 609-655-0544

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Installation will take place on Wednesday May 13th 2009 at 10:00 AM (SHARP). Installation will be held at the Monroe Township Municipal Building (Court Room). Installing Officer will be New Jersey State K.W.V. Commander: George Bruzgis.
Membership in our chapter is now open. For more details please call me at (609) 655-3111
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Sat Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day
Mon Feb 16 - Presidents Day
Wed Feb 25 - Ash Wednesday
Sun March 8 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mon March 9 - Purim Begins at sundown
Tue March 17 - St Patrick’s Day
Fri March 20 - Spring Begins
Sun March 29 - National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Sun April 5 - Palm Sunday
Wed April 8 - Passover Begins
Fri April 10 - Good Friday
Sun April 12 - Easter Sunday
Sun April 19 - Orthodox Easter
Wed May 13 - Chapter #148 Installation & Meeting
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VA Implementing National Safety “Step-Up”WASHINGTON (Feb. 9, 2009) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is calling for a special training campaign on safety – called a “Step-Up” – from March 8 to 14 at all medical centers and outpatient clinics to ensure VA staff follow the highest standards for patient safety.“The safety of our patients is our foremost concern at VA,” said Dr. Michael J. Kussman, VA’s Under Secretary for Health.

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“Therefore, I am ordering all of our centers and clinics to re-examine their procedures and safeguards so we know that Veterans will not be put at risk by the people they have come to trust.”The nationwide Step-Up is the culmination of a VA education program to implement stronger procedures and better accountability at VA health care facilities.

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The training was triggered by VA inspections that found reprocessing of endoscopic equipment did not follow the manufacturer’s exact instructions at two VA medical centers. The facilities -- located in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Augusta, Ga. -- have already taken corrective action.VA officials are not aware of any patients having been harmed by improperly reprocessed equipment. Although risks are small, the department is being very conservative and notifying patients who might have been treated by the affected equipment.Normal activities will continue during the Step-Up at all VA facilities, but with extra emphasis on safety and proper processing protocols. Specific efforts will include retraining on reprocessing endoscopes, establishment of easily-tracked accountability for instrument processing, and training on standard operating procedures by facility leadership.Patient appointments should not be affected, but individual facilities will notify patients if schedule changes are necessary.
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If you are a member of Jersey Central Chapter #148 K.W.V. (ONLY CHAPTER MEMBERS REPLY) I need the following information from you to bring our Chapter records up to date, please e-mail back to me or send to me at: Charles Koppelman
6 Yarmouth Drive. Monroe Township, NJ 08831-4742 as soon as possible, thank you.
Please Print all information
Your Name ___________________________
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(If no spouse mark none)
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FREEDOM TEAM SALUTE
(Army Veterans ONLY)
(If I contacted you before on this matter and you received your packet please do not reply)
Charles Koppelman has been appointed as a U.S. Army Ambassador for Freedom Team Salute.
Freedom Team Salute is a Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army program. The program recognizes U.S. Army Veterans.
Any Army Veteran who has been honorably discharged from the Army, regardless of what length of service or when. Army Veterans include - Army Air Force, Army Air Corps, Women’s Air Corps and Army Nurse Corps.
Honorees will receive a commendation package in the mail that includes an official Army lapel pin, Army decal, certificate and a letter of appreciation both signed by the Army Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Army. It will take 4 - 6 weeks for a packet to be received from the date of receiving your information.

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Freedom Team Salute serves as the centerpiece of the essential and enduring bond between our U.S. Army and every American who lives with an appreciation of the price of Freedom. The program is a voice of sincere appreciative for all those who embody the essence of “Army Strong”. Freedom Team Salute exits to recognize the sacrifices made by all those who support our Soldiers.
Freedom Team Salute honors the millions of Soldier Veterans who have served and remain as living connection to generations of duty, honor, and patriotism.

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There have been more than 1.3 million Commendation recipients since the program began in May 2005.

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Veterans are more than deserving of special thanks for their service and sacrifice. This is the only Army-wide recognition program that honors veterans with this special tribute.
There is no cost to participate.

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The program is fully funded by the U.S. Army.

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Please send the following information to: Charles Koppelman
6 Yarmouth Drive. Monroe Township, NJ 08831-4742
PLEASE PRINT all information
Salutation: Mr. _____ Mrs. _____ Ms. _____ Dr. ______
Name: (first, last and middle initial) _______________________________
Rank: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City: _________________________State: _______ Zip Code: _________
You may E-mail to: Charleskoppelman@yahoo.com
Freedom Team Salute names and addresses are ONLY used to send original Commendation packages. We will never sell or give your information to a third party.
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