The Official Voice of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ®
An organization chartered by the U.S. Congress
May/June 2003
2003 Candidates Statements
Jim Grissom I enlisted in the Army in 1971. Upon completion of Basic/AIT, I was off to Vietnam. I first served as a "grunt'' with 101st Abn. Div; 1/327th and then the 2/5th CAV. I completed my 2-year tour with the "Big Red One'' in Ft. Riley, KS. I joined VVA, Chapter 686, Moses Lake, WA in 1996. I served as Membership Chair for the WASC in 1997. In 1998 I was elected Vice President, WASC. In 1999 I became the WASC President and in 2000. I was reelected to the same position. In 2001 I was elected as the Region 8 Director, I've also sat on the Benefits Committee for the last 4 yrs.
I'm seeking another term as Region 8 Director, as two years has not been enough time to accomplish my goals set in 2001. One of my goals was to establish 3 more States Councils in Region 8. Since 2001, we've established 2 new State Councils, Alaska and Idaho. Wyoming is next on the list. Another goal was to establish benefit programs in the Region. With the determination of the Montana State Council, another benefits program was established. We still
need to insure the VA addresses our health issues - time is running out. For most of us living in Region 8, we live in rural America and our voice needs to be heard loud. Let's make VVA a nationally recognized name, A VOICE OF ALL VETERANS - including those now coming home. Welcome home, brothers and sisters!
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