A Message of Gratitude and Farewell from Ms. Coreena Conley, Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center a division of Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc. – Thanks Coreena for your love and service in support of our Veterans' community. Godspeed….
From: Coreena Conley
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 2:34 PM
To: Wayne Gatewood, Jr
Wayne, it is with tremendous sentiment that I step down as the Director of the Veterans Business Outreach Center a division of Vietnam Veterans of California, Incorporated, serving California, Nevada, Hawaii, Arizona and Guam. It has been a great honor as serving as the Director for the past seven years. During my tenure, I have had the incredible privilege of serving our Veterans, Reservist Guard Members and their families. I believe serving those who have made immense sacrifices for our country has been an extraordinary privilege.
I know my staff, colleagues, core consultants and collaborative partners have been devoted to helping veterans in our service territory when they needed our assistance the most, moreover I hope this will be the enduring legacy that we leave behind. As I close the door to this chapter of my life, I am left with memories that I will forever treasure. I have received and accepted a new leadership role in the health care industry near my residence.
I came to the position with a pledge to make this program an outstanding initiative, but that pledge does not end with my resignation. The agency will continue to advocate for our veterans and their families.
To the Veterans of our nation, I humbly say thank you for what you have given to our country through the years. To Mr. Peter Cameron, VVC Executive Director, VVC Board of Directors, staff, colleagues, funding agencies and collaborative partners I sincerely thank you for coming on this incredible journey with me and for standing beside me and sharing in the successes and attempts to make a difference in the lives of our Veterans.
Coreena Conley, Director
Veterans Business Outreach Center a division of Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc.
7270 E. Southgate Drive, Suite 1, Sacramento, California 95823
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From: Patrick Welch [pwelch@daemen.edu]
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 9:27 AM
Subj: Center for Veterans @ Daemen College
All, another article that again highlights the mental health issues facing our troops. Also do not forget that the family suffers along with the servicemember.
http://www.stripes.com/news/troop-hospitalizations-show-mental-toll-of-war-1.181840?localLinksEnabled=false&utm_source=Stars+and+Stripes+Emails&utm_campaign=Daily+Headlines&utm_medium=email
The Center for Veterans and Veteran Family Services at Daemen College will continue to educate all about the need for everyone in our community to get involved in serving those who have served our nation.
The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the two largest federal government departments, have stated they cannot do the job alone. We as a community with tremendous health care assets at our disposal need to step up and assist. If you are interested in being part of a community effort please reply to the email and we will discuss how you can help.
Thank you….Patrick Welch
About my friend Patrick Welch: Patrick served in the Marine Corps 1964 - 1967, - Vietnam - Infantry Squad Leader and was Medically rRetired due to wounds received in action. Patrick has 52 years in the international hotel & restaurant business; vetrepreneur; past SDVOB owner; former Director of Veterans Services for Erie County New York; Life Member Vietnam Veterans of America; served 2 terms as elected member of the National Board of Directors and chair of Government Affairs Committee, served three terms as President of Chapter 77 VVA; Adjunct Professor at Daemen College and other stuff. Gotta love it folks…what our Vets are doing and the many contributions we make to our respective communities. Thanks Patrick!
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