Attention State Commander's, VSO Members, VLC Members, Veterans and Family Members!
You are invited to the March 20, Joint VAAC and Commander's Call Meeting in Vancouver, WA.  During the meeting, we will be asking for your feedback on the WDVA Strategic Plan which will be available in draft form on March 20.  The Strategic Plan lists the priority issues we will face together over the next two to five years so your input and participation is vital!  For more information on the current WDVA Strategic Plan and Performance Measures, visit: www.dva.wa.gov and click on 'About Us' and 'Performance Measures'.  The meeting location and agenda are available at:  http://www.dva.wa.gov/public_events.html

 
Korean War Veterans Luncheon
We need your help!  Please forward the attached Invitation http://www.dva.wa.gov/misc%20Files/2008Korean%20Luncheon%20invitation.doc  and help us get the word out to Korean War Veterans and their spouses/guests about the March 29 Luncheon!  RSVP's are required to (360) 725-2180

 
In the March edition of the Director's Message:

• Thank you to WDVA Staff & Washington's Field Services Network
• Cemetery Update
• Performance Confirmation
• Job Fair at the Veterans Home
• http://www.dva.wa.gov/Directors%20message.html
  

Open House
Please join the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs at an Open House for the Building 9 for Veterans Transitional Housing Program.  April 1 from 1pm - 4pm.  More information available at:  http://www.dva.wa.gov/PDF%20files/B9%20open%20house.pdf     

 
2008 Tax Information

• Rebate Questions? Find out whether you're eligible for a stimulus payment, and when and how to get it. http://www.dva.wa.gov/misc%20Files/ESPVA.doc
• Find a Volunteer Tax Prep Site in Washington by calling 211 http://www.win211.org/