Mr. Griggs is the program manager of the Transitional Residence Program at the VAMC Hampton. He presented an interesting overview of the operation of the shelter and explained the purpose of the program. He said the shelter is always in need of funds for its operation and requested that the Chapter members give consideration to the needs cited. Commander Jones expressed the appreciation of the members for the presentation and advised Mr. Griggs that research would be done concerning the future support pf his program. After receiving officer and committee chairman annual reports, the chair adjourned the transaction of further business until the annual elections of officers was completed.
All offices are for a one-year term.
The following appointments were made by the Commander and approved by the membership. The newly elected and appointed officers were installed by past Chapter Commander Richard Scherberger. Details concerning attendance at this event were published in the last Hines Herald. A regulation is being developed to add diabtes mellitus. In addition, monetary benefits, health care, and vocational rehabilitation services are provided to Vietnam veterans' offspring with spina bifida, a congenital birth defect of the spine.