Toxic Exposure Town Hall Meeting (Postponed)

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)Wisconsin State CouncilVVA Wisconsin State Council represents four (4) geographical regions and 27 VVA Chapters across Wisconsin.  As a statewide organization, the Council is able to serve as a conduit among members and other VVA Chapters as well as the National organization.VVA Wisconsin State Council'sToxicExposureCommitteeis organizing this criticalTownHallMeetingfor ALL veterans, service members, and family members. This Town Hall wil cover issues that have had an impact on veterans and their children and grandchildren to Post 9/11 veterans and their families.As a statewide congressionally chartered Veteran Service Organization, VVA Wisconsin State Council will be working with other organizations throughout Wisconsin to develop follow-up programs on this and other veteran-centric topics.This Town Hall Meeting is being co-sponsore by theWisconsin Veteran’s Foundation, Inc.

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Wisconsin State Council

<H2>Toxic Exposure Town Hall Meeting </H2>
Designed for service members and veterans from the Vietnam Era veterans to Post Vietnam veterans, Post 9/11 service members and veterans, and their family members.  This Town Hall welcomes service officers (e.g., C/TVSOs, VSOs) and providers to offer a rich, informative, and actionable Town Hall.  This Town Hall Meeting will set the stage for questions, discussions, answers, and direction on Toxic Exposures due to:
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<H3>Herbicides and dioxins - foliage, weeds, and other plants</H3>
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<H3>Chemicals and biologics - working and incerated</H3>
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<H3>Pesticides and infections - field and bases</H3>
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<H3>Embedded toxic fragments - shrapnel and IEDs</H3>
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<H3>Burn Pits and Oil Fires - </H3>
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<H3>Depleted Uranium (DU) - airborne fragments </H3>
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<H3>Contaminated Water - </H3>
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The NO COST Town Hall Meeting at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is also being offered with free designated parking.  Parking just North the War Memorial Center off Lincoln Memorial Drive. 
 
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CORONAVIRUS (Covid-19) (Updated 03/23/2020) 
We wanted to inform you that we have been monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Thoughtful evaluation of the well being of those planning on attending the Toxic Exposure Town Hall has been our primary concern as this global issue unfolds into our local communities, especially Milwaukee.
With an abundance of caution we have decided to postpone the Town Hall Meeting to a date November 14, 2020, based on local recommendations and coordination with the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.
Your understanding is greatly appreciated and feel free to gather information on the Wisconsin State Council's <A HREF="https://www.vvawi.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</A>, and for additional information on this health situation from the <A HREF="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WHO</A> (World Health Organization), the <A HREF="https://www.cdc.gov/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CDC</A> (Centers for Disease Control) or your local Health Department.
Sincerely,
James E. Mullarkey (Army, 65-68) Secretary / Toxic Exposure Team Member Wisconsin State Council Vietnam Veterans of America 
FAQs
 
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There are Milwaukee County Bus services that do have both drop-off and pick-up within one block of the War Memorial.  Designated parking will be offered North of the War Memorial Center entrance off Lincoln Memborial Drive with stairs and elevators to the event.  Limited handicapped street parking is available in front of the War Memorial Center. 
 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can direct questions via email to Secretary@vvawi.org. 
 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes.  If a ticket is lost please bring identification and staff/volunteers will assist you.  First time registration will be available onsite. 
 
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
If you can no longer attend please give your ticket to someone who ccould benefit from the Town Hall.  The person should let the sponsors know during check-in that this ticket has been transferred. 
 
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
See ticket transferrable.

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center

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