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Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are many! Things are picking up since this event listing which has 9 new items! You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events.  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html    You can get a monthly view of events by going to: http://www.michiganveteranresources.com/Events.aspx You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website & Detroit Public Televisions' new Veterans website: http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx http://www.veterans.dptv.org/all-events ANNOUNCEMENTS! "Buddy-2-Buddy Job Fairs" See attached for a complete listing of the B2B job fairs in Michigan for the month of May. "Founding of the Vietnam Veterans of America ...

The Motown East Zone has openings for 2 part time detailer positions in the Pontiac area.  The online applicant system will be turned on at 7:15 AM Friday, May 29, 2015 and will close once we have 15 applicants.   All applicants must apply on line at www.fritolayemployment.com .  Advise your client group to enter zip code 48328 to access available positions, following the prompts.  Individuals who wish to request a reasonable accommodation will find a link, as well as a phone number on the fritolayemployment website. Further information, job descriptions and process are detailed on the website.   If you have any questions, please contact Brian Tokarz at 586-276-4106 or 734-374-8377 .

  The Motown East Zone has openings for 2 full time merchandiser positions in the Sterling Heights area.  The online applicant system will be turned on at 7:15 AM Saturday, May 30, 2015 and will close once we have 30 applicants.   All applicants must apply on line at www.fritolayemployment.com .  Advise your client group to enter zip code 48328 to access available positions, following the prompts.  Individuals who wish to request a reasonable accommodation will find a link, as well as a phone number on the fritolayemployment website. Further information, job descriptions and process are detailed on the website.   If you have any questions, please contact Brian Tokarz at 586-276-4106 or 734-374-8377 .    

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Presents: Assistance for Homeless Veterans – Removing barriers to housing Child support, expungements, tickets, etc. When:    June 12 , and July 10 , 2015     9:00am – Noon Where:   Room B1290, first floor, red area Meeting limited to 15 Veterans per date- More dates to be scheduled Contact Veterans Justice Outreach Program for reservations 313-576-1000 Extension 65537  The American Legion Department of Michigan represents over 70,000 members in the State of Michigan. The American Legion was founded in 1919, based on “The Four Pillars”; veteran rehabilitation, Americanism, child welfare, and national security and continued above all its mission as a consumers’ advocate for veterans. For more information contact the Michigan Legion at 517-371-4720 ext 16, mark@michiganlegion.org, or visit our website at www.michiganlegion.org.

http://www.ghsa.org/html/files/pubs/spotlights/motorcycles_2014.pdf     See below for the latest news from GHSA.   You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2015 Contact: Kara Macek, 202-789-0942               202-262-4889 (mobile)                kmacek@ghsa.org                Motorcyclist Fatalities Projected to Drop for 2nd Straight Year Preliminary data show a decrease, but fatality rates continue to outpace those of other motor vehicles   WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists gather in Washington D.C. for the annual Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" this Memorial Day Weekend, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is projecting that motorcyclist fatalities decreased for the second straight year in 2014, based on preliminary state data. However, this latest Spotlight on Highway Safety report also notes that there is much more work to do: motorcyclist fatalities are 26 percent high...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE   Statement by American Legion National Commander Michael D. Helm on House Agreement to Continue Denver VA Construction:    INDIANAPOLIS (May 21,2015) -   "While I agree with VA Secretary Bob McDonald that the cost overruns and construction delays that have plagued the Denver Replacement Medical Center in Aurora are inexcusable, I am glad to see that the House is not compounding the fiasco by allowing yet another construction delay. Veterans there have waited far too long already to get the facility that they deserve.   It is time to move forward.  The House deserves credit for passing a measure today that will allow work to continue for the next few weeks. We call on the Senate to act in kind. Most importantly, lawmakers and the VA need to come to reach a long-term agreement so that the problems of the past do not resurface. The American Legion has a simple message for both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Congress: Do your job....

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are many! Things are picking up since this event listing which has 3 new items! You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events.  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html    You can get a monthly view of events by going to: http://www.michiganveteranresources.com/Events.aspx You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website & Detroit Public Televisions' new Veterans website: http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx http://www.veterans.dptv.org/all-events ANNOUNCEMENTS! MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND "Buddy-2-Buddy Job Fairs" See attached for a complete listing of the B2B job fairs in Michigan for the month of May. "Founding of the Vietnam Vete...

Good morning,   We are opening our website www.fritolayemployment.com to fill some part time warehouse positions. Please have your interested candidates go to the site to apply. We cannot take applications or resumes at a local office it must be done online.   These positions are in Southgate and will be second or third shift.   The job portal will be opening this Saturday, May 16 th at 7 a.m. and remain open for one week.     Vicky Misisian Zone HR Admin 12862 Reeck Rd Southgate, MI 48195 Phone: 734-374-8378 Fax: 734-287-2300  

Listed below are the events I have for the next 7 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are many! Things are picking up since this event listing which has 8 new items! You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events.  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html    You can get a monthly view of events by going to: http://www.michiganveteranresources.com/Events.aspx You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website & Detroit Public Televisions' new Veterans website: http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx http://www.veterans.dptv.org/all-events ANNOUNCEMENTS! "Buddy-2-Buddy Job Fairs" See attached for a complete listing of the B2B job fairs in Michigan for the month of May. "Founding of the Vietnam Veterans of America ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOD with Warriors – 21 Guns Memorial Weekend Workout   American military veterans advocate Team Red, White & Blue (TRWB) is partnering with Wolverine Strength and Conditioning (WSC) to hold a free WOD (workout of the day) for members of the Ann Arbor and veterans community Memorial Day Weekend ( May 24 ).   Wolverine Strength & Conditioning hosts many free events for people of all skill levels throughout the year connecting people with their community through physical and social activity. On May 24, Wolverine Strength & Conditioning is working with Team RWB to enrich the lives of veterans. WOD with Warriors is a great opportunity to remember and observe Memorial Day in a respectful and meaningful way.   Anyone new to CrossFit can attend the May 24 event for free. Workouts will take place at 10am and noon, with a BBQ following each class. They fill up quickly so we encourage you to come early.   WOD with War...

                         MADE IN HOLLYWOOD BY VETERANS To Reach The Next Generation of Veterans The American Legion Teams Up With New Military Media Brand, We Are The Mighty   Los Angeles, CA (May 12, 2015) – With more American Legion Posts than Starbucks in the United States, The American Legion's National Commander, Mike Helm, recently emphasized the importance of engaging today's new generation of tech savvy veterans who use digital media to create and share content relevant to their lives.    In an effort to reach the younger post-9/11 generation, The American Legion is partnering with We Are The Mighty (WATM), the first media and lifestyle brand for, by, and about the military community. From this partnership comes Our Post , a digital series sharing the unexpected stories and encounters from various American Legion posts across the United States. "We think these stories will resonate with young veterans and get them intere...

LIVINGSTON COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT FOUNDATION 2000 Grand River Annex, Suite 200 Brighton, MI 48114 (810) 227-7777                                                 May 7, 2015 Livingston County Veterans Treatment Foundation can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations, serving those in our area would not be possible.   The Veterans’ Court program is funded by State Grants.  Since the Livingston County’s Veterans’ Treatment Court program started after the 2015 fiscal year grant application deadline, the program has no funds to help with the participants involved.  These funds go for treatment that may not be covered by their VA benefits, cl...

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are many! Things are picking up since this event listing which has 4 new items.  You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events.  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html    You can get a monthly view of events by going to: http://www.michiganveteranresources.com/Events.aspx You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website & Detroit Public Televisions' new Veterans website: http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx http://www.veterans.dptv.org/all-events ANNOUNCEMENTS! "Buddy-2-Buddy Job Fairs" See attached for a complete listing of the B2B job fairs in Michigan for the month of May. "Founding of the Vietnam Veterans of ...