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Friday Digest: June 23, 2023



This week:

* Work at MDVA [ #link_1 ]
* Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend [ #link_10 ]
* Fergus Falls Veterans Home 25th Anniversary and Stars and Parade, June 24 [ #link_4 ]
* Prevent 22 Fundraiser in Preston, June 24 [ #link_2 ]
* Military Action Group Meeting, June 26 [ #link_11 ]
* St. Cloud Rox Baseball Military Appreciation Night at the Rox Game, June 30 [ #link_13 ]
* Mental Health First Aid Training Online, June 28 and Aug. 23 [ #link_8 ]
* Therapeutic Services for Veterans at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, June 29 [ #link_3 ]
* Silver Bay Veterans Home Job Fair, July 6 [ #link_6 ]
* The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits [ #link_9 ]
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [ #link_12 ]
* Post-9/11 Veterans Service Bonus [ #link_5 ]
* Submit Your Veteran-Related Event [ #link_7 ]



Work at MDVA

Bemidji

* Health Information Specialist [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Registered Nurse Unit Manager [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 26)
* Human Resources Technician 2 [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 26)
* Payroll Technician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 3)
* Rehab Therapy Coordinator [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 3)
* Infection Preventionist - Senior [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 3)

Fergus Falls

* Electrician/Building Utilities Mechanic [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Sept. 1)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Sept. 1)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)

Hastings

* Business Office Manager [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 27)

Minneapolis

* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Dental Hygienist [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 5)
* Groundskeeper Intermediate [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Electrician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Plant Maintenance Engineer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Plant Maintenance Engineer Lead [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Housekeeping/General Maintenance Worker, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline June 30)
* Registered Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Registered Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Registered Nurse Supervisor [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 26)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline June 30)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline June 30)
* Food Service Worker, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Plumber [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)

Montevideo

* Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 26)
* Benefits Specialist [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 26)
* Health Information Specialist [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 5)
* Human Resources Technician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 29)

Preston

* Human Resources Technician 2 [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 23)
* Building Utilities Mechanic - Electrical [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 5)
* Building Utilities Mechanic - Plumbing [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 5)
* Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 27)

Silver Bay

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline July 18)
* Housekeeper, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 6)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 6)
* Food Service Worker, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 26)
* Registered Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 6)

Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend

Minnesota MIlitary Radio

For over 12 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota’s heroes. Vietnam Veteran and volunteer host Tom Lyons shares these stories which are carried on 65 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota in an effort to preserve the stories of our Veterans and keep listeners up to date on things happening at MDVA and in our Veteran Community here in Minnesota.

This week we learn about Limb Loss Awareness from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System [ [link removed] ], meet with Pine City Beyond the Yellow Ribbon [ [link removed] ] and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. 

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Fergus Falls Veterans Home 25th Anniversary and Stars and Parade, June 24

The Minnesota Veterans Home - Fergus Falls will celebrate its 25th anniversary and recognize our country’s Independence Day a bit early with the annual Stars and Stripes Parade. The event will include a short program that will feature a color guard, music by the Veterans Home Choir and Carlisle Band, sharing of memories, historical displays and refreshments.

Fergus Falls

The parade will begin Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. The Anniversary program to begin immediately after the parade at approximately 10:45 a.m. Program to end about 11:30 a.m. Refreshments to follow.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Prevent 22 Fundraiser in Preston, June 24

The Prevent 22 Taskforce in Fillmore County will be holding a fundraiser at the Preston Servicemen's Club in Preston on Saturday, June 24.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. with proceeds being donated to Fillmore County Veterans Initiatives.

Events will include:


* Bake sale
* Bloody Mary bar
* Root beer floats
* Silent auction
* Walking tacos
* The Slightly Simple Band
* Motorcycle/car ride

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Prevent 22 Flyer

Military Action Group Meeting, June 26

The Military Action Group (MAG) is a collaborative body of individuals who advocate for improved policies and practices that benefit Veterans in the state of Minnesota, principally through legislation. The MAG operates as a “think tank” for ideas that - because of the group’s non-partisan approach and independence from established Veteran organizations - seek to provide innovative legislative and advocacy approaches to those who shape policy for Veterans.

The next MAG meeting will be June 26, from 9 to 10 a.m.
State Office Building
Room 300N
100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
St Paul, MN 55155

Remote Option:
Time zone: America/Chicago
Video call link: [link removed]
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 573-342-3225 PIN: ‪525 130 381#
More phone numbers: [link removed]

 

St. Cloud Rox Baseball Military Appreciation Night at the Rox Game, June 30

St. Cloud Standdown, the Minnesota American Legion Suicide Prevention Coalition and Rox will be hosting Military Appreciation Night at the Rox game in St. Cloud.

The night will include a Veteran Expo from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to game in the parking lot. The first 100 Veterans and their families will have free admission into game.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Mental Health First Aid Training Online, June 28 and Aug. 23

Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.


* Wednesday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Wednesday, August 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Mental Health First Aid Training Flyer

Therapeutic Services for Veterans at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, June 29

Equine Therapy

Nature's Edge Therapy Center will provide a safe, comfortable space in which Veterans can connect, engage, and participate in therapeutic activities utilizing horticulture and farm animals.


* Thursday, June 29, from 1 - 3:30 p.m.
* Thursday, July 27, from 1 - 3:30 p.m.
* Thursdays, Sept. 7, 21, 28 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. [ [link removed] ]


More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Silver Bay Veterans Home Job Fair, July 6

Silver Bay Job Fair

There’s no better way to kick off the Bay Days weekend than by stopping at the Silver Bay Veterans Home job fair on Thursday, July 6.

Visit us any time between anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hiring managers and HR specialists will be onsite at the Veterans Home, located at 56 Outer Drive in Silver Bay, to answer your questions about employment opportunities, explain our generous State of Minnesota benefits and accept applications. It’s great to work for the state and within this supportive, welcoming environment!

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions the VA assumes (or “presumes”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

 

PACT [ [link removed] ]

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Veterans Crisis Line

Minnesota lawmakers passed legislation in May to provide ongoing funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The legislation establishes a new telecommunication fee on phone lines to support the 988 Lifeline infrastructure in Minnesota. The telecommunication fee will not go into effect until January 1, 2024.

988 chat and text services have been expanded in Minnesota. Two Minnesota Lifeline Centers have begun answering chats and texts routed from Minnesota area codes and zip codes. This means people connecting to the 988 Lifeline from Minnesota area codes and zip codes will receive more localized resources and support.
If you or someone you know are experiencing a suicide, mental health, or substance use crisis or experience any other type of emotional distress and need someone to talk to, you can call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org [ [link removed] ].



Post-9/11 Veterans Service Bonus

Service Bonus Flyer [ [link removed] ]

Minnesota Veterans who served sometime between September 11, 2001, and August 30, 2021 may be eligible for a Post-9/11 Service Bonus. More than 17,000 Minnesota Veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism have already received bonuses totaling $18.5 million in recognition of their service.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is distributing nearly $25 million in bonuses. As of late November, $18.5 million has been awarded. Eligible Veterans are paid on a first-come, first-served basis, so Veterans should apply today before the funds are gone.

To apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/ServiceBonus [ [link removed] ].

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Submit Your Veteran-Related Event

If you know of a Veteran-related community event happening in your area you would like to submit to be included in our Friday Digest, please email all event information to [email protected] for consideration.



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