Introduction Brian Long Dept 19 LVAP Coordinator 27 Jan 2018 Local Veterans Assistance Program Introduction Brian Long Dept 19 LVAP Coordinator 27 Jan 2018 (316)974-0106 monthlylvapsubmit@gmail.com

What is the LVAP program Local Veterans Assistance Program What is the LVAP program A program established in 2007 to facilitate and recognize the initiatives of volunteers that contribute their skills, talents, professions, abilities and time Means by which volunteer time is accounted Way to show others just how much time you’re committing Way for youth to get a scholarship From 2007 to 2017 - 10,383 volunteers have reported over 4,150,328 hours

The Volunteer Recognition Program Local Veterans Assistance Program What are the benefits The Volunteer Recognition Program The Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program - honors young volunteers who are dedicated to serving veterans. Each year, one outstanding applicant receives the top scholarship in the amount of $20,000 to help fund their higher education. Eligibility - 21 or younger and has volunteered for a minimum of 100 hours credited to the Disabled American Veterans under the DAV’s Local Veterans Assistance Program (LVAP) George H. Seal Memorial Trophy - honors one DAV and Auxiliary member who have gone above and beyond in their service through the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) Program.   Eligibility - Hours must be credited through DAV or DAV Auxiliary in order to be considered for this award.

Who can Report Local Veterans Assistance Program Department members Chapter members Auxiliary members Associated organizations Partner corporations Family members Anyone who donates time to the DAV or in the name of the DAV

What can be reported Local Veterans Assistance Program Service Officer Work Specific DAV Outreach Efforts Fundraising Events Special DAV-related Events Direct assistance to Vets, Spouses, Families Use of Privately-owned Vehicle for DAV Business Seminars, Workshops, Training, and Activities for Operation of Chapter

A B C D (A) DSO (A) CSO What can be reported Local Veterans Assistance Program What can be reported Fundraising Events Forget-Me-Not, Golden Corral, etc. Service Officer Work Must be CSO/DSO certified (A) DSO (A) CSO A B C D Special DAV-related Events Homeless Stand-downs, Parades, Ceremonies, etc to include Planning and set-up of the Event Specific DAV Outreach Efforts DAV Air Shows, Harley's Heroes, National Guard Mobilization / Demobilization, etc.

E F G What can be reported Local Veterans Assistance Program Seminars, Workshops, Training, and Activities for Operations designed to operate Chapter smoothly Any other activity benefitting the DAV. Direct assistance to Vets, Spouses, Families Welfare & Relief, yard work, home repairs, grocery shopping. Telephonic Counseling/Assistance, etc. E F G Use of Privately-owned Vehicle for DAV Business Medical appointments for others; shopping with/for a veteran. VAVS certification. Volunteer Driver Certification, etc.) (VAVS - Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service

How are Hours Reported Local Veterans Assistance Program Congress DAV National VAVS Watchdog groups DAV Members State LVAP Report Donors Department Coordinator Chapter LVAP reports DAV Chapter 1 DAVA Chapter 1 DAV Chapter 2 DAV Chapter n Chapter Coordinators DAVA Chapter 2 Individual LVAP reports DAVA Chapter n Members

What are the ways to report Local Veterans Assistance Program What are the ways to report Call it in Mail it in Catch your LVAP coordinator at a meeting We’re going to walk through them all but you only need to select one

Call It In Local Veterans Assistance Program Have the following information ready: Your Info: Name Address Email Address Phone Number Activity Info: Date of each activity (to the day) Very short description of each activity Time spent on each activity

Mail It In Local Veterans Assistance Program Fill out one of the forms or put the following information in a letter and mail it to your chapter LVAP coordinator Info to send: Your Info: Activity Info: Name Date of each activity (to the day) Address Very short description of each activity Email Address Time spent on each activity Phone Number

Catch your LVAP coordinator at a Meeting Local Veterans Assistance Program Catch your LVAP coordinator at a Meeting Get a form to fill out as you volunteer and bring it back to the next meeting Your coordinator will have a new form to replace your old one Easy

Email Local Veterans Assistance Program Get one of the forms: Download one from the website: Monthlylvapsubmit.com Ask me to email you a copy OR – put the following info in an email: Send it in an email to your coordinator Your Info: Activity Info: Name Date of each activity (to the day) Address Very short description of each activity Email Address Time spent on each activity Phone Number

Questions? Next Resources Local Veterans Assistance Program Questions? Next Resources

Contact Your Coordinator Important Notes: Local Veterans Assistance Program Now that you’ve spent hours supporting our local veterans or their dependents, take a few more moments to tell someone about it. Deadline to submit all time is three days after the Chapter meeting for the month following your activity. Privacy Statement LVAP coordinators are required to collect, maintain and report personally identifiable information along with volunteer hours served. This reporting only occurs within the DAV organization until properly screened and released by an appropriate release authority to an authorized agency required to comply with Privacy Act requirements. Although not strictly required to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 USC 552a, DAV LVAP coordinators take every reasonable effort to control and protect volunteers while in possession of their identification information. Any information received will be used only for the purpose(s) for which it is provided and will not be shared with any unconcerned entities. Submit Time Online Visit the LVAP website at monthlylvapsubmit.com and submit your individual activities at any time and anywhere you have internet access from your computer or mobile device. Email the Excel Form Visit the LVAP website at monthlylvapsubmit.com or email your coordinator at monthlylvapsubmit@gmail.com and request the form to fill out at your convenience and submit it in one easy step by emailing it back to your coordinator. St Mary’s Chapter #26 Maryland Contact Your Coordinator Brian Long (316)974-0106 monthlylvapsubmit@gmail.com Document Version Date 14 Feb 2016

Categories G F E D ZIP CHAPTER C FIRST B MD EMAIL STATE Action A(D) Action Date ZIP CHAPTER FIRST MD EMAIL STATE NAME: LAST ADDRESS: STREET CITY PHONE A DSO Department Service Officer Work - Must be certified. A CSO Chapter Service Officer Work - Must be certified. Fundraising (Forget-Me-Not, Golden Corral, etc.) Specific DAV Outreach Efforts (DAV Air Shows, Harley's Heroes, National Guard Mobilization / Demobilization,  etc.) Special DAV-related events (Homeless Stand-downs, Parades, Ceremonies, etc.) to include Planning the Event, if appropriate. Seminars, Workshops, Training, and Activities Designed to Operate Chapter Smoothly. Direct assistance to Vets, Spouses, Families (Welfare & Relief, yard work, home repairs, grocery shopping. Telephonic Counseling/Assistance, etc.) Use of Privately-owned Vehicle for DAV Business (Medical appointments for others; shopping with/for a veteran. VAVS certification. Volunteer Driver Certification, etc.) (VAVS - Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service)

Questions? Next Filling Out the Form Local Veterans Assistance Program Questions? Next Filling Out the Form

required entries - first submittal

required entries - subsequent submittals

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26 (DAVA) 26 (A) Include an (A) when a member of the auxiliary or an (F) for family members or someone who is not yet a DAV member 26 (F)

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for your own recognition doesn’t have to be detailed Did that one stuff for your own recognition doesn’t have to be detailed I will not change the category based on this description

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Include the drive if more than 30 mins 5 Jul 17 Chapter meeting 2 5 Jul 17 Drive to meeting 1 Round to nearest hour Include the drive if more than 30 mins

National values each hour at $25 when reporting to Congress 22 Jun 17 Chapter Picnic 7 22 Jun 17 Drive to Picnic 4 16 Jun 17 Member’s going away event 2 16 Jun 17 Drive to going away event 1 5 Jul 17 Chapter meeting 2 5 Jul 17 Drive to meeting 1 National values each hour at $25 when reporting to Congress

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The only thing left is to turn it in Local Veterans Assistance Program The only thing left is to turn it in

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