ARC Veterans Day Celebration 9NOV 10-3:00pm

American River College to Host Veterans Day Celebration and Fair

November 9, Sacramento

The American River College Association of Student Veterans (ARCASV) is hosting their first ever Veterans Day celebration on campus on Monday November 9, 2009. This event will be the largest gathering of veteran’s services in the history of the campus. Activities include club and college leadership speaking, veteran’s service provider information booths, and fundraising barbeque. Military recruiters will also be on site to provide entertainment and information for initial entry as well as reenlistment. In attendence will be: VA Patient Advocate, VA Minority Veterans Program, Army One Source, Inter-City Services, VA Mental Health Outreach, Sacramento State Vet Program, Howe Vet Center, Kaplan University, William Jessup University, CA Dept. of Rehabilitation, US Army Reserve, and others.

About the American River College Association of Student Veterans
American River College is one of the largest community colleges in California in terms of student population, and has over 700 veterans using educational benefits on campus. The ASV provides a safe environment for student veterans to help one another facilitate the transition from military service to the college community by creating a positive social network based on fellowship, mentorship, and camaraderie.

Visit us on the web at: www.associationofstudentveterans.com

Free Meal for Veterans and Active Duty Members Nov 8 & 11

McCormick and Schmick's Seafood (nice place with great food) is offering veterans a free meal on Sunday, November 8. They have locations in Sacramento and Roseville. Please present proper identification to your server when you areseated. Proper ID includes VA card, VFW card, American Legion card, dischargepapers, DD214 or other Veterans ID. Please note that in an effort to accommodate as many Veterans as possible, many restaurants will not be able to seat parties larger than 6.

http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation-Day\.aspx

Free Meal from Applebee's!In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active dutymilitary personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill &Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.As you may recall, Applebee's launched a pilot program last year on Veterans Dayoffering free entrees to military service personnel and veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive, Applebee's is extending the invitation throughout the country this year. We would appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please help us share details across your various communication channels. All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or former military service will eat free at all Applebee's nationwide on Veterans Day,Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S.Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform.

Military.com posting

Vets Have Trouble Cashing Emergency GI Bill ChecksSo far the biggest glitch in the VA GI Bill Emergency Payment process is that several veterans find it hard to cash their GI Bill advance payment checks. In some cases it was a matter of bank policy to hold funds until the check clears. This is further complicated because the checks are handwritten US Bank checks, which may have seemed odd to the banks.

Issuing Emergency Education Checks in Sacramento

We will begin issuing hard copy emergency education benefit checks from our Sacramento office on Saturday, October 3rd, from 8-12:00pm and during the week from 8-4:00pm.

Any veteran who can wait 3-7 days to receive a check in the mail should use the website link found at www.va.gov. If a veteran can not wait 3-7 days they can collect a hard copy check from our Oakland or Sacramento locations.