The Official Voice of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ®
An organization chartered by the U.S. Congress
May/June 2003
2003 Candidates Statements
Billee Culin A day in my life that I will never forget was January 10, 1969, the day I joined the US Army. Being a naïve young woman, I felt my joining the Army would help to end the God-awful war in Vietnam. Now I am a "seasoned'' woman and no longer naïve. I learned a lot during my time in the service working in the Joint Chiefs of Staff Office in the Pentagon and in the years that have followed.
I have been serving my brothes and sisters since I went to college from 1976 to 1980. I helped other Nam Vets during my college years. In 1999 I joined VVA. Since 2000 I have been Secretary of Chapter 120 in Hartford, CT. In July 2002 I was elected Vice President of the CT State council. In September 2002 I became the president. I am the Connecticut Director of the Order of the Silver Rose working for recognition of our brothers and sisters who are sickened
because of Agent Orange or who have died because of it.
I believe we're a membership-driven organization and much must be done to help our family and to bring in our brothers and sisters who have yet to join the VVA family and to keep the members we currently have. The national elected body MUST work for us. That's why they are elected.
Give me the opportunity to serve you and I will give you my all 100% if not more.
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