Associates Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 805
“NEVER AGAIN will one generation of veterans abandon another.”
AVVA Chapter 805 in Roseburg, Oregon.
Established in 1991, Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) was created by those who wanted to support the goals of the Vietnam Veterans of America. AVVA is a unique organization, pulling together Veterans and people who support their issues into one united group. "Together Always" is the motto of this organization.
AVVA is NOT an auxiliary. It is a C3 Non-profit Veterans Service Organization. The most significant advantage we have is that we are made up of Veterans and non-Veterans from all walks of life; working together for common goals. Because of our status, we are allowed to lobby congress regarding pending or suggested legislation, and we often do.
AVVA is made up of members who are Veterans from all eras, military personnel and their families, families and friends of Vietnam Veterans, and community members who want to support the needs and issues of all Veterans. In short, AVVA is anyone and everyone who wishes to work towards these goals.
CURRENT EVENTS:
VVA MONTHLY MEETINGS: 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 @ Garden Valley Church 3047 NW Garden Valley Road, Roseburg, Oregon. Contact Bill Duncan with questions at 541-733-8060
AVVA MONTHLY MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 @ Vine Street Baptist Church, 2152 NE Vine St, Roseburg, Oregon. Contact Jennifer Ellis with questions at: 541-373-1030
Mission Statement
To provide support to Veterans and their families through programs, projects and education.
Vision Statement
To create a better everyday life for Veterans and their families
AVVA Links
Our Team:
As Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA), we are passionate about our work and the real-life issues facing Veterans and their families. We strive to create a positive impact on our Veterans and their families by making life better. Our achievements are built on a solid foundation of core values that inspire action, integrity, teamwork and outstanding results. Our values form the basis for decision-making and all actions of Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America - both as individuals and as a Veteran Support Organization.
Chapter 805 Members
AVVA Chapter 805 Officers
for 2024-2026
Ruth Feliciano, Vice President; Linda Blocher, Treasurer; Joetta Miller, Intern Secretary and Jennifer Ellis, President.
April 2024: Joetta Miller sworn in by Jennifer Ellis as an Intern Secretary for AVVA Chapter 805
MOODS IN MUSIC:
The Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, Umpqua Valley Chapter 805, has established a Veteran's Music Program called "Moods in Music". This program is in partnership with the VA Roseburg Healthcare System, Whole Health Department. The program uses music as a tool for PTSD management and to help prevent suicides. It is a positive approach to help our veterans face serious problems of PTSD and mental health issues.
Group Class Picture
Class Picture
Dirk Synder, Instructor
Alfi Deleza, Instructor
AVVA Activities:
The Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America, Umpqua Valley Chapter 805, participate in lots of activities. A few are Vietnam Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Welcome Home Dinner/Auction, Monthly dinners for the VVA Meetings, Christmas gifts to a Veteran's family.
Welcome Home Dinner ~ May 2022
Top picture: Jean Kloos and Linda Butler
Middle picture: Dawn Wait and Ruth Feliciano
Bottom picture: Richard & Vicki Baird
Welcome Home Dinner ~ May 2022
Top picture: Diane Jamison, Pat Rysdam, Rob Totorica
Middle picture: Ryan & Larry Cooper - Thanks for helping get ready for the dinner/auction
Bottom picture: Thank you for playing the guitar for us.
Spousal & Survivor Seminar 2023
2023 Bottom picture left to right: Dorine Kirkes, Linda Blocher, Carol Hunt, AVVA President: Jennifer Ellis, Linda Robinson, Kris Eichenbusch, Jan Savage, Dawn Wait (Seminar organizer), Jean Kloos, Richard Otto and Jeannie Cooper
Rededication of the Douglas County War Memorial 2024
Several others had already left before pictures were taken.
Memorial Day 2024
Douglas County House
Spousal & Survivor Seminar 2024
Join us on November 2nd 10:00-2:00
Garden Valley Church
3047 Garden Valley Rd, Roseburg
Agent Orange Town Hall 2024
JOIN US OCTOBER 5TH 10:00-2:00
Garden Valley Church
3047 Garden Valley Rd, Roseburg Oregon
Learn more about how Agent Orange and Toxic Exposure effects more than the Veteran.
Spousal & Survivor Seminar 2023 & 2024
TOP PICTURE IS THE FLYER FOR OUR UPCOMING SEMINAR! Join us on November 2nd at the Garden Valley Church
2023 Bottom picture left to right: Dorine Kirkes, Linda Blocher, Carol Hunt, AVVA President: Jennifer Ellis, Linda Robinson, Kris Eichenbusch, Jan Savage, Dawn Wait (Seminar organizer), Jean Kloos, Richard Otto and Jeannie Cooper
Vietnam Veterans Day 2022
Top: Mary Holmes, Jan Savage, Ruth Feliciano, Jean Kloos, Jennifer Ellis, Bill Duncan, Dawn Wait, Vicki Baird, Pat Rysdam and Linda Blocher
Bottom: Jennifer Ellis, AVVA Chapter President;
Bill Duncan, VVA Chapter President;
Keith Allen, Roseburg VA Medical Center Director
Tom Fisher won the AVVA Guitar Raffle. He is pictured with his daughter. Congratulations Tom!
Marivic (Vickie) Baird was honored with congratulations and flowers for having
completed her U. S. citizenship at our July AVVA Meeting. Vickie we are so proud of you. Vickie is pictured with Ruth Feliciano and Jennifer Ellis.
July 4th Weekend at 7 Feather's in Canyonville, Oregon.
Our group joins the VVA each year as we share information about AVVA, Agent Orange and Spousal & Survivor information. These are just a few of the ladies and men that
helped during the weekend.
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 805 at the Wall. VVA & AVVA were at 7 Feather's in Canyonville during the 4th of July weekend.
Several of our group went to Portland, Oregon to encourage Chapter 392.
Top picture: Bill Duncan and Jennifer Ellis with
Steve Carr, Portland Chapter 392 President
Group is Don & Ruth Feliciano (AVVA Vice-President), Roger Boucock, Bill Duncan (Chapter 805 VVA President), Bruce & Jennifer Ellis (AVVA President & Regional 8 Director) along with several from Portland Chapter 392
Debra Miller a AVVA member with Portland Chapter 392 is legally blind. She loves making quilts for veterans. Jennifer Ellis and Ruth Feliciano presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation from our Chapter.
Christmas Dinner 2021
AVVA Group
Christmas Dinner 2021
Delivering Christmas gifts to Veterans families
Memorial Day 2022
Bill Duncan, VVA President and Jennifer Ellis, AVVA President
Memorial Day 2022
At the Court House:
Heather Dornon placed a wreath, Dorine Kikes said a prayer, Jennifer Ellis gave a speech and Dan Blocher sang the National Anthem.
Memorial Day 2022
At the National Cemetery Annex.
Diane Jamison placed a wreath, Ruth Feliciano gave a speech, Heather Dornon said a prayer and Dan Blocher sang the National Anthem.
Memorial Day 2022
Our group participated at the National Cemetery. Dawn Wait from our AVVA group and Ron Dukes from our local VVA placed wreaths.
Middle picture: Ruth Feliciano, Jennifer Ellis, Dawn Wait and Linda Blocher
Welcome Home Dinner 2022
Bottom picture: Roger & Anna Arnold
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