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Fred Elliott
National Vice President

Fred Elliott of Rochester, New York, was elected August 20, 2011, to serve as National Vice President of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) at the organization's 15th National Convention in Reno, Nevada. Most recently, Elliott completed his fourth term as Region 2 Director to the VVA National Board of Directors. His past VVA National Board service includes two terms as Director At-Large; he has chaired the Strategic Planning Committee, the Convention Resolutions Committee; the Convention Rules Committee; and the Budget Oversight Subcommittee. Elliott has also served on numerous national committees, including as Vice Chair of the national VVA Finance Committee.

In New York State, Elliott has served as Rochester VVA Chapter 20 President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Rochester Veterans Outreach Center, and as chair of the Rochester Veterans Emergency Relief Fund. Currently, he sits on the Board of the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial and on the Monroe County Executive's Veterans Advisory Committee. He is the recipient of the Chapter 20 Outstanding Service Award; the New York State Medal for Merit; the Roger Robach Award; and the NY State Council Service Award.

Elliott served in Vietnam from January to December 1967 with the Army's 9th Infantry Division and 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. In 1983, he joined VVA, becoming a Life Member in 1987; he has been a delegate to 12 VVA national conventions. He is married to Marie Davias.