Women Marines Association (WMA) AZ-1 Chapter meeting for all women Marines in Arizona who wish to attend our 2 general meetings in July and August.  You do not have to be a WMA member to join our meeting, but membership is encouraged.

July 7, 2023 at 6PM on ZOOM (virtual only):
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Meeting ID: 860 6766 8924 Passcode: 701937
If using your PHONE ONLY: DIAL-IN: 1-669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 860 6766 8924 Passcode: 701937

Aug 12, 2023 at 10AM (In-Person only):
Meet at: San Tropez Apartment Homes Clubhouse - 2700 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Discussion Topics:  Chapter President Welcome Message, Officer Reports, Upcoming Events, Membership, Community/Socials, Fundraising/Donations, Preserving our Legacy opportunities, Operation Rose Garden (signature event), new and old business, etc.

A save the date as well as a call out for sponsors with table and individual seat costs for the 21st Annual VMLC Heroes Patriotic luncheon.

Location:  Arizona Biltmore at 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Date:  Nov 7th, 2023 starting at 11:00AM.

One of the largest veterans events in the state with room for 700 guests!
Mike Broomhead from Radio Station KTAR is the MC

REGISTER HERE!!

This years Guest speaker is Colonel Kim Nichole Reed-Campbell (born June 6, 1975)^[3] is a retired United States Air Force officer and Command Pilot.^[1]  She was decorated for piloting her A-10 Thunderbolt II back to base in southern Iraq after taking heavy anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) damage in aerial combat over Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.  After her tour of duty in Iraq ended, Campbell gave lectures throughout the United States about her experience, including one at the National Air and Space Museum.  Campbell was promoted to the rank of major in 2006.

NCLS 2020: Colonel Kim Campbell - YouTube

Please share with people, organizations or companies who may be interested in attending this event or assisting in our mission.

The mission of the VMLC is to provide a forum for community leaders to advocate initiatives that enhance the quality of Veteran’s health care and services in Arizona, and to raise funds to primarily assist Arizona Veterans in crises at the Phoenix VA Health Care System and the Arizona State Veteran Home that fall outside federal and state funding guidelines.  Three main programs: Returning Warrior, Mental Health and Native American Sustainability (NAVSU).

- Flyer for 21st Annual VMLC luncheon in Phoenix
- Sponsor Packet for Heroes Patriotic Luncheon

The Arizona Warrior Getaway is in Williams, AZ from July 31st – August 4th.  Eight spots left…

Warrior Getaway serves American servicemen and women who have visible and invisible injuries as a result of military service. Veterans, along with their families, are provided a safe space for respite, spiritual renewal, and healing. Families experience fellowship with others facing similar difficulties, and find new hope in Christ.

Join Joni and Friends for a wide range of accessible family activities, powerful speakers, counseling opportunities, and time in God’s Word. Come to experience spiritual renewal and refreshment alongside other families who understand the unique challenges you face.

We are reaching out again to invite you to our 1st Annual Charity Mother's Day Gala and Fashion Show on May 12th, 2023 from 6-9pm, Red Carpet event starts at 5:30pm.  If you are unable to attend, we do want to offer options of support through sponsorship of tickets or through donating items for our silent auction and raffles.

If you are interested in donating, please let us know if you need the items to be picked up within the next week.

If you're able to drop donations off, feel free at QW-Global Maternal Wellness at 1405 W Dobson Rd, Ste. 1, Chandler, AZ 85224.

Visit EventBrite to purchase tickets.  Promo Code to save $5/Ticket is "Military5"

Brain Health Leaders, please pass along this invitation to those in your network who could benefit!  Thank you for all you do.

The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Veterans Services Team is proud to present accredited Mental Health First Aid Training.  This one-day, 8-hour certification course will cover how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.  You will gain the necessary skills to reach out and provide initial support to individuals who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and connect them to appropriate care.

Register for this training / learn more.  If the training is full, please add your name to the wait list to be notified of cancellations and future trainings.  Opportunities for Sponsors/Vendors also!

May 5th – 6th, 2023 at DESERT WILLOW CONFERENCE CENTER

Reminder!!  Rays of Hope, the Brain Injury Alliance’s free conference for survivors of all types of brain injury is coming up next month.  Register today!

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The Franciscan Renewal Center (Casa) Veterans Ministry, in conjunction with the Peoria Unified School District Faculty/Alumni Showcase, is sponsoring an event to increase community awareness of the military service experience of our women veterans, particularly those who have served in Vietnam and other conflict areas.

The event will be held at the Franciscan Renewal Center (5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ) on Sunday, May 7th, 3-5 pm, with a reception to follow (A $10 donation is asked at the door).

The program will begin with a shortened version of “A Piece of My Heart,” a play based on the true stories of six courageous women sent to Vietnam. Afterwards, a 45 minute panel discussion entitled: “We Were There Too” will feature local Valley women veterans who will share their stories of service and sacrifice during the conflicts in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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