Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America

June 29, 2012

Attendees: Norman Rosenshein, Maxwell Colon, Bill Singer, Don Feldman, Monte Mayer, Ben Podtor, Jerry Blum, Debbie Stern, Joe Kraut, Nelson Mellitz, Bernhard Storch, Mrs. Bailor, Ed Kranson, Shelly Ohren

Staff: NED Herb Rosenbleeth; DOO Larry Richardson; Nikki Salzman,

Subject: Honoring Our Ailing and Deceased JWV Comrades

  • All Posts should have a sunshine committee to go into the state homes, VA homes, and hospitals

    • We visit those that are ailing as much as possible and bring comfort items.
    • Keep tabs on all comrades that are ill
    • Offer rides to events when possible
    • Make an effort to call and keep in touch with members in nursing homes or who are sick
  • On holidays – they go into nursing homes and hospital and help out with the patients

    • Work cooperatively with other groups – Jewish and non-Jewish
  • When Jewish veterans die, Posts need to do everything they can to participate in the service

    • Extend this service to members and non-members who pass
  • Purchase Yahrzeits at NMAJMH for Post members