President’s Message

August, 2025

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A MESSAGE TO MY BROTHERS & SISTERS    08/25

The 2025 VVA Convention is over.  It was one of disappointment and confusion leaving us with no clear message as to the future of the VVA.  The reason for the confusion was that prior to the convention the president, vice president, and treasurer tendered their resignations causing a restructuring and loss of focus on what was supposed to be accomplished.

I cannot answer as to why they resigned, but I do believe that they saw a lot of resentment toward their proposal to end the existence of the VVA organization.

If you have been following what has been written in our newspaper you will understand their direction.  This goes back to prior administrations that were seeking to put a date of dissolution to end the VVA.  The date that was set was 2028.  Of course, that was shot down at the 2022 convention when a new administration was voted in.  As a complete surprise to all, the new administration attempted to propose something different, “The Vietnam Veterans of America Legacy Society”.  Once again, this proposal was stopped in its tracks.

Some time ago our members were asked to vote on their preferred direction of the organization.  Overwhelmingly, the majority indicated support of the “Last man standing” option.

We will be having a lot of discussion on all this at our August and September meetings.  Please come and be part of this.  It is your future too.

Your brother,

Gene