Filner receives the Distinguished Service Award

National Convention in the "Show Me State"

I arrived early to attend the Association of Chapters Executive Directors’ (ACED) Board Meeting. At last February’s PVA Mid-Winter Board meeting, which was held here in San Diego, I was elected Chair. The mission of the ACED is to foster communication amongst Chapter Executive Directors in order to enhance and strengthen the administration and operation of the Chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans Association.
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Cal-Diego PVA recieves the Bob Webb Excellence in a Newsletter Award for 2007

Cal-Diego Chapter PVA is the winner of the Bob Webb Excellence in a Newsletter Award for 2007. Newsletter editor is Lindsey Gallaway.“The format has evolved to an easy-reading piece”, wrote Editor Gallaway. “Members are now inquiring about programs and events that have been in previous issues, but on a larger scale. Our ‘Good Stuff to Know’ page is one way in which we keep members informed of our services.”
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Cal-Diego First Annual One Day Salt Water Fishing Trip

The trip was aboard the good ship Reel Fun operated by Dana Wharf Sport Fishing out of Dana Point Harbor. Sixteen PVA´ers (9 in wheelchairs) and a crew of four sailed forth at 10:00 AM to a great day of fun, food, camaraderie and fishing. It was a nice cool morning with a slight breeze plus overcast. The overcast remained with us for the entire trip, keeping the temperature to a nice 78 degrees. The galley was busy preparing breakfast burritos on the short trip out of the harbor and south to just off the coast of San Clemente. During the trip out those that were interested contributed $5.00 for a big fish jackpot and Ed Paz was kept busy recording this great event in pictorial form for posterity. Thanks Ed, we appreciate your good work.
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San Diego VA Main Entrance Reopening

The Seismic Construction process is moving along. Here are the following updates that will affect the SCI Center

On or around 11 June 07, the front entrance to the Main Hospital will reopen to pedestrians. From 18 June thru 30 August, the atrium, connecting the SCI Center to the Main Hospital, will be closed. Access to the main building will be detoured via the SCI basement to the main bay of elevators in the Main Hospital. There is also a bridge linking the hospital from SCI just around the corner from Cal-Diego PVA's office that will remain unlocked during the day. The third egress is to go outside the SCI Center on the sidewalk to the main entrance. May I suggest the former two.

Parking

Five SCI parking spaces, closest to the SCI Center will be blocked during this next phase of construction. I have requested that we re-aquire the parking along the circular drive, which is currently painted red. So, the long and short of it wil be that we will once aqain have our 13 spaces! Please use caution as people will still attempt to drop off patients at the SCI entrance until everyone is familiar with the change.

Should you have any questions, please contact Kelly at (858) 450-1443.

VA Reports Records of 26.5 Million Veterans Stolen

Washington, DC – On Monday, May 22, 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported that records of more than 26.5 million veterans were stolen from an employee´s home. A VA employee had taken home an electronic data file that contained veterans names, birth dates, and social security numbers as well as some spousal information and some disability ratings. The burglary reportedly occurred on May 3, 2006. The VA employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of investigations by the FBI and local law enforcement officials.
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