Mission Statement

 

The purposes of the Chapter are:

• To help foster, encourage and promote the improvement of the condition of all Veterans.

• To promote physical and cultural improvement, growth and development, self-respect, self-confidence and usefulness of Vietnam Veterans and all other Veterans.

• To study, on a non-partisan basis, proposed legislation or rules and regulations introduced in any federal, state or local legislative or administrative body which may affect the social, economic, educational or physical welfare of the Vietnam Veteran or any other Veteran, and to develop public policy proposals designed to improve the quality of life of the Vietnam Veteran and all other Veterans, especially in the areas of employment, education, training and health.

• To conduct and publish research, on a non-partisan basis, pertaining to the relationship between Vietnam Era Veterans and the American Society, peaceful coexistence for the world community and other matters which may affect the social, economic, educational or physical welfare of the Vietnam Era Veteran or any other Veteran.

• To assist disabled and needy Veterans and their dependents and the widows and orphans of deceased Veterans.