Chartered Report

African Amer.Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assoc.

National Headquarters Address 9129 Veterans Drive, SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 589-0766
(866) 322-0766 fax
tacomaptsd@earthlink.net
htt://www.aaptsdassn.com
Officers
Presiding Officer: Sidney A Lee, President
Executive Officer: Donald Curtis, Vice President
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Washington, DC
September 14-17, 2008
Primary Contact Sidney A Lee
President
9129 Veterans Drive, SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 589-0766
(253) 589-0769 fax
tacomaptsd@earthlink.net

Air Force Sergeants Association

National Headquarters Address 5211 Auth Road
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 899-3500
(301) 899-8136 fax
staff@afsahq.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: John R McCauslin, International President
Executive Officer: Richard M Dean, Chief Executive Ofc.
Past Presiding Officer: Joseph J Kuchera, Past International President
National Service Director: SMSgt (ret) Robert H Price, DepDir Govt. Rels.
Auxiliary President: Carol Ruholl
Publication
SERGEANTS MAGAZINE
Editor: David D Mimms, Editor
Membership
Total:  135,000
Organization Date May 3, 1961
Chartered By Congress November 18, 1997
Public Law Number 105-85
Convention Info
Convention One
InterNational Convention
San Antonio, TX
August 24-27, 2008
Primary Contact Richard Dean
Chief Executive Ofc.
5211 Auth Road
Suitland, MD 20746
(800) 638-0594
(301) 899-3500
(301) 899-8136 fax
staff@afsahq.org
Secondary Contact SMSgt (Ret) Robert H Price
Deputy Director
Airmen Memorial Building
5211 Auth Road
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 899-8136
(301) 899-3500
staff@afsahq.org

American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor

National Headquarters Address 9407 Fernglen
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 690-0837
(703) 222-2480 fax
http://www.west-point.org/family/adbc
Officers
Presiding Officer: Everett Reamer, National Commander
Executive Officer: Paul Ropp, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Harold A Bergbower, Past National Commander
National Adjutant: Paul W Reuter, National Adjutant
Publication
THE QUAN
Editor: PNC Joseph A Vater, Editor
Membership
Total:  5,484
Organization Date March 21, 1946
Chartered By Congress March 21, 1946
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Louisville, KY
May 5-10, 2008
Primary Contact Paul Ropp
Executive Secretary
504-B North Thomas Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Additional Information http://www.west-point.org/family/adbc/

American Ex-Prisoners of War

National Headquarters Address 3201 East Pioneer Parkway, #40
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 649-2979
http://www.axpow.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: Warren G King, Sr., National Commander
Executive Officer: Leslie (Les) H Jackson, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Robert W Fletcher, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Doris Jenks
Publication
EX-POW BULLETIN
Editor: Cheryl Cerbone, Editor
Membership
Total:  22,165
Organization Date 1949
Chartered By Congress August 10, 1982
Public Law Number PL 97-234
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid-Winter Conference National Convention
Sheraton National Kansas City, MO
March 5-8, 2008 September 15-20, 2008
Primary Contact Leslie H Jackson
Executive Director
1722 Eye Street, NW
Suite 232
Washington, DC 20401
(202) 530-9220
(202) 223-8818 fax
lesjax@gmail.com

American GI Forum of the United States

National Headquarters Address 2870 N. Speer Blvd.
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-1700
(303) 458-1634 fax
www.agif.us
agifnat@agifnat.ipmail.att.net
Officers
Presiding Officer: Antonio G Morales, National Commander
Executive Officer: Roland Esparza, Chief Operating Offi
Past Presiding Officer: David Rodriquez, Past Natl. Commander
National Service Director: Felipe Flores, Jr., CA State Chairman
Auxiliary President: Debbie Salazar, National Chairwomen
Publication
THE FORUMEER
Membership
Total:  65,000
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid-Winter Conference National Convention
TBA Denver, CO
March 2008 August 2008
Primary Contact Roland Esparza
Chief Operating Ofc.
(703) 598-1188
rolando.esparza@gmail.com
Additional Information www.agif.us

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 2128 LeRoy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1893
(202) 265-0991
(202) 265-6963 fax
www.goldstarmoms.com
Officers
Presiding Officer: Georgie Carter-Krell, National President
Executive Officer: Ann Herd, Washington Representative
Past Presiding Officer: Mary Jane Kiepe, Past National President
National Service Director: Judith Young, National Service Dir
Publication
THE GOLD STAR MOTHERS (NEWSLETTER)
Membership
Total:  Under 2,000
Organization Date June 4, 1928
Chartered By Congress June 12, 1984
Public Law Number Incorporated in D.C. January 5, 1929
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Branson, MO
June 27-July 1, 2008
Primary Contact Georgie Carter-Krell
National President
(202) 265-0991
(202) 265-6963 fax

American Legion

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 630-1200
(202) 861-2786 fax
jsommer@legion.org
www.legion.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: David K Rehbein, National Commander
Executive Officer: John F Sommer, Jr., Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Martin F Conatser, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Peter S Gaytan, National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Auxiliary President: Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan, National President
Publication
THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE
Editor: R. Jeffrey Stoffer, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Membership
Total:  2.8M
Auxiliary:  1,000,000
Organization Date March 15, 1919
Chartered By Congress September 16, 1919
Public Law Number PL 66-47
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Washington Conference National Convention
Washington, DC Phoenix, AZ
March 30-April 2, 2008 August 22-28, 2008
Primary Contact John F Sommer, Jr.
Executive Director
1608 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 263-2986
(202) 861-2700
(202) 861-2786 fax
jsommer@legion.org
Additional Information Website address: www.legion.org

American Red Cross

National Headquarters Address 2025 E. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 303-5834
(202) 303-0221 fax
moffattj@usa.redcro.org
http://www.redcross.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman
Executive Officer: Joseph F Moffatt, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: David T McLaughlin, Past Chairman
National Service Director: Joseph F Moffatt, National Serv. Direc
Membership
Total:  None
Organization Date 1881
Chartered By Congress January 5, 1905
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Baltimore, Maryland
March 26-29, 2008
Primary Contact Joseph F Moffatt
Executive Director
AFES Room, NE 2-038
2025 E. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 565-4119
(703) 206-6000
(202) 303-0221 fax
moffattj@usa.redcross.org

American War Mothers

National Headquarters Address 5415 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite L30
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-0090
(202) 362-2395 fax
Officers
Presiding Officer: Helen M Poolaw, National President
Executive Officer: Millie P Baker, National Corresponding Secretary
Past Presiding Officer: Bertha E Smiler, Past National President
Publication
NEWS LETTER TO MEMBERS
Membership
Total:  500
Organization Date September 27, 1917
Chartered By Congress February 24, 1925
Public Law Number PL 68-463
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Washington, DC
September 2008
Primary Contact Millie P Baker
National Corresponding Secretary
2615 Woodley Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-0090
Secondary Contact Bertha E Smiler
National Liaison Officer
409 Peabody Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-1751

AMVETS

National Headquarters Address 4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
(301) 459-9600
(301) 459-7924 fax
amvets@amvets.org
http://www.amvets.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: John "Chad" Hapner, National Commander
Executive Officer: James B King, National Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: John P Brown, III, Immediate Past Ofc.
National Service Director: Denny Boller, Natl. Serv. Dir.
Auxiliary President: Bonnie Scott, Auxiliary President
Publication
AMERICAN VETERAN
Membership
Total:  260,000
Auxiliary:  39,000
Organization Date December 9, 1944
Chartered By Congress July 23, 1947
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Spring NEC Conference National Convention
Alexandria, VA
Primary Contact James B King
National Executive Director
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
(301) 459-9600
(301) 459-7924 fax
amvets@amvets.org
Additional Information website address: www.amvets.org

Armed Forces Services Corporation

National Headquarters Address 2800 Shirlington Road
Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 379-9311
(703) 379-4848 fax
info@afsc-usa.com
www.afsc-usa.com
Officers
Presiding Officer: Keith Miller, President & CEO
Past Presiding Officer: Geoff Deutsch, Past President
National Service Director: Douglas K Davis, National Service Dir
Convention Info
Convention One
n/a
Primary Contact Douglas K Davis
National Service Director
2800 Shirlington Road
Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 379-9311, ext. 1302
888-237-2872
(703) 379-4848 fax
info@afsc-usa.com
Additional Information website: www.afsc-usa.com

Army and Navy Union, USA, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 604 Robbins Avenue
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 307-7049
http://www.armynavy.net
Officers
Presiding Officer: David Jones, National Commander
Executive Officer: Norman T Henninger, Jr., Executive Director/Washington Representative
Past Presiding Officer: Jim Kleyman, Past National Commander
Publication
ARMY & NAVY HISTORY BOOK
Membership
Total:  12,000
Auxiliary:  2,400
Organization Date 1886
Chartered By Congress November 6, 1986
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Matamoras, PA
August 18-23, 2008
Primary Contact Norman T Henninger, Jr.
Executie Director/Washington Representative
35 St. John Avenue
Niles, OH 44446-1953
1 (888) 470-1122
(330) 652-1612
(330) 544-2883 fax
nthliterw02@sbcglobal.net
Secondary Contact Milton E Reed
National Adjutant
2002 Tallmadge Road
Kent, OH 44240
(703) 892-4247
1 (888) 470-1122
(330) 673-9373 fax
ana@armynavy.net

Blinded Veterans Association

National Headquarters Address 477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
(202) 371-8880
(202) 371-8258 fax
bva@bva.org
http://www.bva.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Dr. Norman Jones, Jr., National President
Executive Officer: Thomas H Miller, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Larry Belote, Past National President
National Service Director: Stephen Matthews
Auxiliary President: Hazel Compton
Publication
BVA BULLETIN
Membership
Total:  10, 500
Auxiliary:  510
Organization Date March 28, 1945
Chartered By Congress August 27, 1958
Public Law Number PL 85-769
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Phoenix, AZ
August 11-17, 2008
Primary Contact Thomas H Miller
Executive Director
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
(202) 371-8880
(202) 371-8258 fax
BVA@BVA.ORG

Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

National Headquarters Address Post Office Box 432
Montpelier, VA 23192
(505) 352-2941 fax
bluestarmom@yahoo.com
http://www.bluestarmothers.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: Sabrah Rolfe, National President
Executive Officer: Linda Carr, Washington Liaison
Past Presiding Officer: Karen Stevens, Past Natl. President
Auxiliary President: Blue Star Dads David Handzel, Blue Star Dads
Publication
ANNUAL
Membership
Total:  1,500
Organization Date January 22, 1942
Chartered By Congress June 1960
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Albuquerque, NM
July 29-August 3, 2008
Primary Contact Susan Naill
Past Natl. President
P.O. Box 5638
Saratoga, FL 34277
(941) 330-8741
(941) 504-6368
bluestarmom@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact Linda Carr
Washington Liaison
(804) 883-5180
bluestarmom@yahoo.com
Additional Information email: scootz44@yahoo.com

Catholic War Veterans, USA, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 441 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-3622
(703) 684-5196 fax
cwvlmt@aol.com
http://cwv.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Gerald Kryzneski, National Commander
Executive Officer: Leo J Krichten, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Jose M Garcia, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Raymond J Williams, National Serv. Dir.
Auxiliary President: Concetta Provenza, Auxiliary President
Publication
THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERAN
Membership
Total:  20,000
Organization Date May 1935
Chartered By Congress August 17, 1984
Public Law Number PL 98-382
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
TBA
Primary Contact Jose Garcia
Executive Director
441 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-3622
josegarcia4@sbcglobal.net
Secondary Contact Linda M Torreyson
Executive Secretary
Catholic War Veterans
441 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-3622
(703) 684-5196 fax
Additional Information email: cwvlmt@aol.com

Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States of America

National Headquarters Address 40 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-8862
(843) 884-1471 fax
http://www.cmohs.org/medal.htm
Officers
Presiding Officer: Robert L Howard, National President
Executive Officer: Victoria Leslie, Director of Operations
Past Presiding Officer: Gary Littrell, Past National President
Publication
NONE
Membership
Total:  130
Organization Date September 16, 1948
Chartered By Congress August 14, 1958
Public Law Number PL 85-642
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Denver, CO
September 2008
Primary Contact Victoria Kueck
Director of Oper.
40 Patriots Point Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-8862
(843) 884-1471 fax
Secondary Contact Brian Thacker
Washington Liaison

Disabled American Veterans

National Headquarters Address 3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
(859) 441-7300
http://www.dav.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Raymond E Dempsey, National Commander
Executive Officer: Arthur H Wilson, National Adjutant
Past Presiding Officer: Robert T Reynolds, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Edward R Reese, Jr., National Service Director
Auxiliary President: Judy Steinhouse, National Commander
Publication
DAV MAGAZINE
Membership
Total:  1,252,188
Organization Date 1921
Chartered By Congress June 17, 1932
Public Law Number PL 72-186
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid Winter Conference National Convention
Marriott Crystal City Gateway
March
Primary Contact David W Gorman
Executive Director
Washington Headquarters
807 Maine Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024-2410
(202) 554-3501
(202) 554-3581 fax
Additional Information website address: http://www.dav.org

Fleet Reserve Association

National Headquarters Address 125 N. West Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
1 (800) FRA-1924
adminfra@fra.org
http://www.fra.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Lawrence Boudreaux, National President
Executive Officer: Joe Barnes, Natl. Exec Secretary
Past Presiding Officer: Jerry L Sweeney, Past National President
National Service Director: Christopher J Slawinski
Auxiliary President: Gail Doloway, Auxiliary President
Publication
FRA TODAY
Membership
Total:  97,000
Auxiliary:  13,000
Organization Date November 11, 1924
Chartered By Congress September 23, 1996
Public Law Number PL 104-201
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Branson, MO
September 24-30, 2008
Primary Contact Christopher J Slawinski
Veterans Service Officer
125 N. West Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
(703) 683-1400
1 (800) FRA-1924
(703) 549-6610 fax
adminfra@fra.org

Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 361986
Birmingham, AL 35236-1986
(205) 823-1778
(205) 823-2760 fax
info@goldstarwives.org
http://www.goldstarwives.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Kathy S Upchurch, National President
Executive Officer: Ruth Miller, Chairman of the Board
Past Presiding Officer: Joan Young, Past National President
National Service Director: Pat Kelly, National Service Dir
Other Officer: Rose Lee, Alternate Contact
Publication
GSW NEWSLETTER
Editor: Jean Eastman, Editor
Membership
Total:  10,000
Auxiliary:  n/a
Organization Date December 1945
Chartered By Congress December 4, 1980
Public Law Number PL 96-497
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Primary Contact Kathryn Witt
Co-Chairman,Govt.Rel
6214 Abilene Street
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 922-2935
k.witt@verizon.net
Additional Information Website Address: www.goldstarwives.org

Italian American War Veterans of the USA

National Headquarters Address 115 S. Meridian Road
Youngstown, OH 44509
Officers
Presiding Officer: George LaPorte, National Commander
Executive Officer: Michael Krutsick, Jr, Natl. Chief of Staff
Past Presiding Officer: Leo J Citro, Past National Commander
National Service Director: V. Matthew Rao, National Service Director
Auxiliary President: Marina Palumbo, Auxiliary President
Publication
ITAM TORCH
Membership
Total:  10,000
Organization Date February 20, 1932
Chartered By Congress November 20, 1981
Public Law Number PL 97-82
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
August
Primary Contact Arthur L Perotti
National Adjutant
1448 Schumann Drive
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 581-8050
(617) 389-9882 Phone & Fax fax
Secondary Contact Frank V Panniello, PNC
Washington Conference Chairman
83 Cedar Street
Everett, OH 02149
(617) 389-9882
(772) 231-3069 fax
ITAMVETS@att.net
Additional Information Website Address: www.ITAMVETS.org

Jewish War Veterans of the USA

National Headquarters Address 1811 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-6280
(202) 234-5662 fax
jwv@jwv.org
http://www.jwv.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: Lawrence Schulman, National Commander
Executive Officer: Colonel Herb Rosenbleeth, USA (Ret), National Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Norman Rosenshein, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Jim Hafey, National Serv. Dir
Auxiliary President: Norma Schreiber, Auxiliary President
Publication
THE JEWISH VETERAN
Editor: Paul Bernstein, National Editor
Membership
Total:  100,000
Auxiliary:  50,000
Organization Date March 15, 1896
Chartered By Congress August 21, 1984
Public Law Number PL 98-391
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid-Winter NEC Meeting 113th National Convention
Marriott Crystal City Pittsburgh, PA
March 5-9, 2008 August 10-17, 2008
Primary Contact Colonel Herb Rosenbleeth, USA (Ret)
National Executive Director
1811 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265-6280
(202) 234-5662 fax
jwv@jwv.org

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 8452 Marys Creek Drive
Benbrook, TX 76116-7600
(817) 244-0706
BillMacSwain@charter.net
KWVA.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: William F Mac Swain, National President
Past Presiding Officer: Colonel Louis T Dechert, Past Natl. President
National Service Director: Arthur E Hills, Natl. Service Dir.
Other Officer: Frank E Cohee, Jr., Secretary
Membership
Total:  17,000
Organization Date June 25, 1986
Chartered By Congress June 30, 2008
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
National Convention San Diego, CA
Norfolk, VA
October 22-26, 2008 2009
Primary Contact William F Mac Swain
President
8452 Marys Creek Drive
Benbrook, TX 76116
(817) 244-0706
BillMacSwain@charter.net
Secondary Contact Frank E Cohee, Jr.
Secretary
4037 Chelsea Lane
Lakeland, FL 33809-4063
(863) 859-1384
FCohee@kwva.org
Additional Information Arthur E. Hills, email: tepelervso@yahoo.com (254) 526-6567 Colonel Warren Wiedhahn, email: jwiedhahn@aol.com (703) 212-8128

Legion of Valor of the USA, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 4706 Calle Reina
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2018
(805) 692-2244
r.dimsdale@att.net
http://www.legionofvalor.com
Officers
Presiding Officer: Thomas A Richards, Navy Cross, National Commander
Executive Officer: Col. (Ret) P.J. Conran, AFC, National Adjutant
Past Presiding Officer: Robert C Knight, DSC, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Col. (Ret) George E Day, MOH-AFC, National Service Director
Auxiliary President: Mary Browner, Auxiliary President
Publication
GENERAL ORDERS
Membership
Total:  752
Organization Date April 23, 1890
Chartered By Congress August 4, 1955
Public Law Number PL 224, 84th
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
San Diego, CA
August 2008
Primary Contact Colonel (Ret.) P.J. Conran, AFC
Legion of Valor Inc.
4706 Calle Reina
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2018
(805) 692-2244
(805) 692-2244 fax
rmdimsdale@starpower.net
Secondary Contact Colonel (Ret.) Roger Dimsdale, DSC
Washington Representative
400 Madison Street
Apt. 1701
Alexandria, CA 22314-1728
(703) 549-2219
r.dimsdale@att.net
Additional Information Website Address: www.legionofvalor.com

Marine Corps League

National Headquarters Address 8626 Lee Highway
Suite 201
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 207-9588/89
(703) 207-0047 fax
mcl@mcleague.org
http://www.mcleague.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: James R Laskey, National Commandant
Executive Officer: Michael A Blum, National Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: John V Ryan, Past Natl. Comm.
National Service Director: E. Bud Randall, National Serv. Dir.
Auxiliary President: Karen Washabaugh, Auxiliary President
Publication
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MAGAZINE
Membership
Total:  70,000
Organization Date June 6, 1923
Chartered By Congress August 4, 1937
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid-Winter Conference 85th National Convention
Fairview Park Marriott
Primary Contact Michael A Blum
National Executive Director
P.O. Box 3070
Merrifield, VA 22116-3070
(703) 207-9588
(703) 207-9589
(703) 207-0047 fax
mcl@mcleague.org
Secondary Contact E. Bud Randall
Director
Veterans Service Officer
P.O. Box 3070
Merrifield, VA 22116-3070
(703) 207-9588/89
(703) 207-0047 fax
mcl@mcleague.org
Additional Information website address: www.mcleague.org

Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 7056
Arlington, VA 22207-7056
(703) 533-5890
(703) 533-5890 fax
chaplains@mca-usa.org
http://www.mca-usa.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Chaplain Michael L McCoy, National President
Executive Officer: Chaplain Gary R Pollitt, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Chaplain James T Spivey (Ret), Past Natl. President
Associate Executive Director: Chaplain George E Dobes, Assoc. Exec. Dir.
Publication
THE MILITARY CHAPLAIN
Membership
Total:  1,518
Organization Date 1925
Chartered By Congress September 20, 1950
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
TBA
Primary Contact Chaplain Gary R Pollitt
Executive Director
P.O. Box 7056
Arlington, VA 22207-7056
(703) 276-2189
(703) 533-5890
(703) 533-5890 fax
militar@earthlink.net
Secondary Contact Chaplain Michael L McCoy
National President
P.O. Box 7056
Hampton, VA 23666-5653
(757) 838-5056
(757) 593-2261
military@earthlink.net
Additional Information Website Address: www.mca.usa.org (757)728-3180 office

Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A., Inc.

National Headquarters Address 5413-C Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 354-2140
info@purpleheart.org
http://www.purpleheart.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: Jeff Roy, National Commander
Executive Officer: John P Leonard, Act. Natil Adj.
Past Presiding Officer: Henry J Cook, III, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Frank Van Hoy, Act.Natl Service Dir
Auxiliary President: Judith Spaulding, Aux. Pres.
Publication
PURPLE HEART MAGAZINE
Membership
Total:  36,500
Organization Date November 8, 1932
Chartered By Congress August 26, 1958
Public Law Number PL 85-761
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid-Winter Conference National Conference
TBA
Primary Contact John P Leonard
Act. National Adj.
5413-B Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 642-5360
info@purpleheart.org
Additional Information website: http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=viewreport&org_ID=84

Military Order of the World Wars

National Headquarters Address 435 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2301
(703) 683-4911
(703) 683-4501 fax
moww@comcast.net
www.militaryorder.net
Officers
Presiding Officer: LtGen. Robert L Wetzel, Commander-in-Chief
Executive Officer: Brigade Gen. Roger C Bultman, USA (Ret), Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: James D Elmer, Past Commander-in-Chief
National Service Director: Brigade Gen. Roger C Bultman, USA (Ret), National Ser. Dir.
Publication
OFFICER REVIEW MAGAZINE
Membership
Total:  11,200
Organization Date 1919
Chartered By Congress October 23, 1992
Public Law Number P.L. 102-484
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Primary Contact Brigade General Roger C Bultman
Chief of Staff
435 North Lee
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-4911
(703) 683-4501 fax
mowwhg@comcast.net

National Amputation Foundation, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-3600
(516) 887-3667 fax
amps76@aol.com
http://www.nationalamputation.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Paul Bernacchio, President
Executive Officer: Donald A Sioss, Executive Secretary
Past Presiding Officer: Alfred A Pennacchia, Past President
National Service Director: Donald A Sioss, Natl. Ser. Dir.
Publication
THE AMP
Membership
Total:  1,100
Organization Date 1919
Primary Contact Paul Bernacchio
President
40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-3600
(516) 887-3667 fax
Secondary Contact Donald A Sioss
Executive Director
40 Church Street
Malverne, NY 11565
(516) 887-3667 fax

National Association for Black Veterans, Inc.

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 11432
Milwaukee, WI 53211-0432
1-800-842-4597
(414) 342-1073 fax
nabvets@nabvets.com
www.nabvets.com
Description Special Note: Please forward all claims to the Headquarters address: National Association of Black Veterans, P.O. Box 11432 Milwaukee, WI 53211-0432
Officers
Presiding Officer: BG Robert A Cocroft, Chairman, Natl. Cmd.
Executive Officer: Joe Wynn, Washington Liaison
Past Presiding Officer: Thomas H Wynn, Sr., Past Natl. Chairman
Membership
Total:  5,000
Organization Date July 1969
Primary Contact Joe Wynn
Washington Liaison
4014 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-0800
(414) 342-8387 or 1-800-842-4597
(202) 723-0886 fax
NABVETS@NABVETS.COM

National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, Inc.

National Headquarters Address 2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 102-530
Arlington, VA 22301-3324
(910) 592-2862
(937) 328-2457 fax
serviceoffficer@yahoo.com
www.nacvso.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Rebecca J Lee, President
Executive Officer: George Hunt, Washington Liaison
Past Presiding Officer: Darlene McMartin, Past-President
National Service Director: John Dorrity, Natl. Serv. Dir.
Publication
NACVSO NEWS
Membership
Total:  1,000
Organization Date June 1990
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Primary Contact Rebecca J Lee
National President
141 West Maine Street
Suite 300
Circleville, OH 43113
1(888) 330-3522
(740) 474-3650
(740) 474-4646 fax
leeva_1999@yahoo.com
Secondary Contact George Hunt
Washington Liaison
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 102-530
Arlington, VA 22301-3324
(910) 947-3257
(732) 929-2096
(937) 328-2457 fax
ghunt@moorecountync.gov
Additional Information Website Address: www.nacvso.org

National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)

National Headquarters Address Wisconsin Departmenrt of Veterans Affairs
30 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-1311
(608) 264-7616 fax
john.scocos@dva.state.wius
www.ma.nasdva.com
Mission Internet: www.nasdva.com
Officers
Presiding Officer: John A Scocos, President
Past Presiding Officer: John Garcia, Past President
Membership
Total:  All state directors of veterans affairs
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
Mid Winter Conference National Convention
Hilton Garden Inn - DC Napo Valley, CA
February 25-27, 2008 September 14-18, 2008
Primary Contact John A Scocos
President
30 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
john.scocos@dva.state.wi.us
Secondary Contact Clayton A Clark
Treasurer
118 State Street
Drawer 20
Montpelier, VT 05620-4401
(802) 828-3379
clayton.clark@state.vt.us
Additional Information www.nasdva.com

National Veterans Legal Services Program

National Headquarters Address 1600 K Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 265-8305
(202) 328-0063 fax
ron_abrams@nvlsp.org
www.nvlsp.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Ronald B Abrams, Joint Exec. Director
Executive Officer: Barton F Stichman, Joint Exec. Director
Publication
VETERANS BENEFITS MANUAL
Organization Date 1981
Convention Info
Convention One
n/a
Primary Contact Ronald B Abrams
Joint Executive Director
Washington, DC
ron_abrams@nvlsp.org
Secondary Contact Barton F Stichman
Washington, DC
(202) 265-8305
(202) 328-0063 fax

Navy Club of the United States of America

National Headquarters Address 6134 South 375 West
Lafayette, IN 47909-9250
(800) 628-7265
enewman@tctc.com
www.navyclubusa.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Edward L Walter, National Commandant
Executive Officer: Eric Newman, Natl. Executive Sec.
Past Presiding Officer: Donald Fisher, Past Natl.Commander
National Service Director: Donald Fisher
Auxiliary President: Donna Garstka, Natl. Auxiliary Cmd.
Publication
THE QUARTERDECK
Membership
Total:  5,200
Organization Date June 18, 1938
Chartered By Congress June 6, 1940
Public Law Number 546
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Indianapolis, IN
June 2008
Primary Contact Eric Newman
National Executive Secretary
6134 South 375 W.
Lafayette, IN
(260) 432-3188
(800) 628-7265
nationaloffice@navyclubusa.org
Additional Information Website Address: www.navyclubusa.org

Navy Mutual Aid Association

National Headquarters Address 29 Carpenter Road
Henderson Hall
Arlington, VA 22212
(571) 481-2324
(703) 945-1441 fax
info@navymutual.org
www.navymutual.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: RADM Bruce B Engelhardt, USN(Ret), President
Primary Contact Denise J Folan, FLMI, ACS
Washington Liaison
29 Carpenter Road
Henderson Hall
Arlington, VA 22212
(571) 481-2324
(800) 628-6011
(703) 945-1441 fax
info@navymutual.org
Additional Information Website Address: www.navymutual.org

Non Commissioned Officers Association

National Headquarters Address 10635 IH 35 North
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 653-6161
rschneider@ncoadc.org
http://www.ncoausa.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: H. Gene Overstreet, President/Chief Executive Officer
Executive Officer: Richard C Schneider, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: David J Sommers, Past President
National Service Director: Richard C Schneider, Executive Director
Auxiliary President: Tamara L Sullivan, Auxiliary President
Publication
NCOA JOURNAL
Editor: Dave Sommers, Managing Editor
Membership
Total:  60,000
Organization Date September 1960
Chartered By Congress April 6, 1988
Public Law Number PL 100-281
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Las Vegas, NV
July 15-18, 2008
Primary Contact Richard C Schneider
Executive Director
Post Office Box 427
Alexandria, VA 22313
(703) 549-0311
(703) 549-0245 fax
rschneider@ncoadc.org
Additional Information www.ncoausa.org

Paralyzed Veterans of America

National Headquarters Address 801 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 872-1300
(202) 416-7643 fax
info@pva.org
www.pva.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: Randy L Pleva, Sr., National President
Executive Officer: Homer S Townsend, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Joseph L Fox, Past National President
National Service Director: Richard B Fuller, National Service Dir
Veterans Benefits Officer: Louis Irvin, Associate Executive Director
Publication
SPORTS
Editor: Richard D Hoover, Acting Editor
Membership
Total:  21,072
Organization Date April 14, 1947
Chartered By Congress August 11, 1971
Public Law Number PL 92-93
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two Convention Three
National Convention Mid Winter Conference Legislative Conference
Portland, OR Tampa, FL (Bd. Meeting) Arlington, VA
August 18-23, 2008 March 17-20, 2008 March 5-8, 2008
Primary Contact Homer S Townsend
Executive Director
801 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
(202) 872-1300
(202) 416-7643 fax
louisi@pva.org
Secondary Contact Maurice Jordan
Deputy Executive Dir
mauricej@pva.org

Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc.

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 1816
N/A
Carlsbad, CA 92016-1816
(760) 727-9027
(760) 727-9087 fax
jimarine@adelphia.net
www.pearlharborremembered.net
Mission To Keep America Alert.
Officers
Presiding Officer: Mal Middlesworth, National President
Executive Officer: William Muehleib, Government Liaison
Past Presiding Officer: Durward Swanson, Past National President
National Service Director: James L Evans, National Secretary
National Vice President: Arthur G Herriford, National VP
Publication
PEARL HARBOR-GRAM
Editor: Mal Middlesworth, Editor/Publisher
Membership
Total:  5,000
Organization Date 1958
Chartered By Congress October 7, 1985
Public Law Number PL 99-119
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention (Biennial)
Fredericksburg, Texas
December 3-9, 2008
Primary Contact Bill H Muehleib
Government Liaison
2661 Wimbledon Point Drive
VA Beach, VA 23454-1171
(757) 496-8991
(757) 496-8992 fax
motivator2@verizon.net
Secondary Contact James L Evans
National Secretary
Post Office Box 1816
Carlsbad, CA 92016-1816
760-727-9027
N/A
760-727-9087 fax
jimarine@adelphia.net
Additional Information James L. Evans, National Secretary e-mail: jimarine@adelphia.net

Polish Legion of American Veterans, USA

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 42024
Washington, DC 20015
bfilipczyk@spa.com
Officers
Presiding Officer: Ernest S Stetz, Jr., National Commander
Executive Officer: Ben Filipczyk, Jr., Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Kenneth Milenovic, Past National Commander
National Service Director: Stephen A Wojciechowski, National Service Dir
Auxiliary President: Susan C Hubbard, National President
Publication
P.L.A.V. NEWS
Membership
Total:  10,000
Organization Date April 24, 1920
Chartered By Congress June 23, 1984
Public Law Number PL 98-372
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Cleveland, OH
August 2008
Primary Contact Ernest S Stetz, Jr.
National Commander
(727) 848-7826
bfilipczyk@spa.com
Secondary Contact Ben Filipczyk, Jr.
Executive Director
3510 Taylor Street
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 656-5566
(703) 399-7806
bfilipczyk@spa.com
Additional Information Website: www.plav.org

Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization

National Headquarters Address 1060 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-1605
(415) 252-4788
(415) 552-6267 fax
www.swords-to-plowshares.org
http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Judith Kridle, President
Executive Officer: Michael Blecker, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Phillip Bokovoy, Past President
National Service Director: Michael Blecker
Organization Date December 23, 1974
Primary Contact Michael Blecker
Executive Director
1060 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 252-4788
(415) 252-6267 fax
Additional Information Website address: www.stp-sf.org

The Retired Enlisted Association

National Headquarters Address 1111 S. Abilene Court
Aurora, CO 80012-4909
1-800-338-9337
(303) 752-0835 fax
treahq@trea.org
http://www.trea.org
Officers
Executive Officer: Deirdre Parke Holleman, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: LeRoy Riddell, Past National President
Auxiliary President: Linda Bogert, Auxiliary President
Immediate Past Auxiliary President: Marie Peterson
Publication
VOICE
Editor: Tammy Clowers, Editor and Publication Coordinator
Membership
Total:  87,000
Auxiliary:  18,000
Organization Date February 27, 1963
Chartered By Congress October 23, 1992
Public Law Number PL 102-484
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Puerto, NM
September 7-13, 2008
Primary Contact Deirdre Parke-Holleman
Washington Liaison
909 North Washington Street
Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314-1555
(703) 684-1981
(800) 554-TREA
(703) 548-4876 Headquarters fax
treahq@trea.org

United Spinal Association

National Headquarters Address 75-20 Astoria Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 fax
Officers
Presiding Officer: Clair Hesselton, President
Executive Officer: Paul J Tobin, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Peter Addesso, Past President
National Service Director: Leonard Selfon, National Serv. Dir.
Publication
ORBIT
Membership
Total:  6,343
Primary Contact Paul J Tobin
Executive Director
75-20 Astoria Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 fax
ptobin@unitedspinal.org
Secondary Contact Michael Johnson
National Service Dir
75-20 Astoria Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 fax
ptobin@unitedspinal.org

US Submarine Veterans of World War II

National Headquarters Address 6505 Camino de Luna
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
(916) 354-2811
hhen@sbcglobal.net
Officers
Presiding Officer: Robert L DeVore, National President
Executive Officer: n/a n/a
Past Presiding Officer: Bill Klein, Past Natl. President
National Service Director: n/a n/a
Auxiliary President: Gail Shaffer, Auxiliary President
Publication
POLARIS
Membership
Total:  3,661
Organization Date 1955
Chartered By Congress November 20, 1981
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
TBA
Primary Contact Robert L DeVore
National President
136 Stringer Lane
Mt. Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-7853
Secondary Contact Nathan Henderson
Secretary/Treasurer
6505 Camino de Luna
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
(916) 354-2811
hhen@sbcglobal.net

Veterans Assistance Foundation, Inc.

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 109
Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 692-6333
(262) 692-6467 fax
president@cvaf.org
www.veteransassistance.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Robert R Piaro, President
Executive Officer: Debbie Oswald, Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: Robert R Piaro, President
National Service Director: John Margowski
Organization Date January 25, 1994
Convention Info
Convention One
Mid Winter conference
Bakersfield, CA
February 8-10, 2008
Primary Contact Robert R Piaro
President
P.O. Box 109
Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 692-6333
(866) VAF-VETS
(262) 692-6467 fax
rrpiaro@sbcglobal.net
Additional Information www.veteransassistance.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

National Headquarters Address 406 West 34th Street
(Broadway at 34th Street)
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 756-3390
(202) 543-6719 fax
info@vfw.org
http://www.vfw.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Glen M Gardner, Commander-in-Chief
Executive Officer: Allen Kent, Adjutant General
Past Presiding Officer: George Lisicki, Past Commander-in-Chief
National Service Director: William L Bradshaw
Auxiliary President: Linda K Meader, Auxiliary President
Publication
VFW MAGAZINE
Editor: Richard K Kolb, Editor
Membership
Total:  1,800,000
Auxiliary:  650,000
Organization Date 1899
Chartered By Congress May 28, 1936
Public Law Number PL 74-630
Convention Info
Convention One Convention Two
National Legislative Committee National Convention
Washington, DC
Primary Contact Robert E Wallace
Executive Director
200 Maryland Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-5724
(202) 543-2239
(202) 543-2239
(202) 543-6719 fax
Secondary Contact William Bradshaw
Director
National Veterans Service
200 Maryland Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 543-2239
(202) 547-3196 fax

Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc./Vets. Coalition

National Headquarters Address 805 South Township Boulevard
Pittston, PA 18640-3327
(570) 603-9740
(570) 603-9741 fax
vvnwnatl@epix.net
http://www.vvnw.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Peter J Forbes, National Commander
Past Presiding Officer: Michael Milne, Past National Commander
Publication
THE VETERAN LEADER
Membership
Total:  15,000
Organization Date May 5, 1980
Primary Contact Peter J Forbes
National Commander
56 Perkins Street
Plains, PA 18705
(570) 603-9740
1-800-843-8626
(570) 603-9741 fax
vvnwnatl@epix.net
Additional Information Website Address: http://www.vvnw.org

Veterans of World War I of the USA, Inc.

National Headquarters Address P.O. Box 8027
Alexandria, VA 22306-8027
(703) 780-5660
(703) 780-8465 fax
MURIEL971@AOL.Com
Officers
Presiding Officer: Frank W Buckles, National Commander
Executive Officer: Muriel Sue (Parkhurst) Kerr, CEO , Executive Director
Past Presiding Officer: James Dunton, Past National Commander
Auxiliary President: Beverly Gellinger, Auxiliary President
Publication
THE TORCH
Editor: Muriel S Parkhurst, Editor/Photographer
Membership
Total:  36
Organization Date 1949
Chartered By Congress July 18, 1958
Public Law Number PL 85-530
85th Congress, H.R. 11077
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Springfield, IL
September 3-8, 2007
Primary Contact Muriel Sue (Parkhurst) Kerr
CEO and Executive Director
P.O. Box 8027
Alexandria, VA 22306-8027
(703) 780-5660
(703) 780-8465 fax
muriel971@aol.com

Vietnam Veterans of America

National Headquarters Address 8605 Cameron Street
Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-4000
(301) 585-0519 fax
http://www.vva.org/
Officers
Presiding Officer: John Rowan, President
Executive Officer: Rick Weidman, Govt. Relations Dir.
Past Presiding Officer: Thomas H Corey, Past Presiding Officer
Publication
THE VVA VETERAN
Editor: Mokie P Porter, Editor
Membership
Total:  45,000
Organization Date 1978
Chartered By Congress May 23, 1986
Public Law Number PL 99-318
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Greenville, SC
August 2008
Primary Contact John Rowan
President
8605 Cameron Street
Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-4000
(301) 585-0519 fax
Secondary Contact Rick Weidman
Govt. Relations Dir.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-4000
(301) 585-0519 fax
www.vva.org

Women`s Army Corps Veterans Association

National Headquarters Address P.O. Office Box 5577
Fort McClellan, AL 36205
(256) 820-6824
wacvanlhq@aol.com
www.armywomen.org
Officers
Presiding Officer: Mildred P Styx, National President
Past Presiding Officer: Ann Tyler, Past National President
National 2nd Vice Pres.: Lisa Szymanski, Natl. 2nd Vice Pres.
Publication
THE CHANNEL
Membership
Total:  2,200
Organization Date July 1946
Chartered By Congress October 30, 1984
Public Law Number PL 98-584
Convention Info
Convention One
National Convention
Detroit, MI
September 2008
Primary Contact Mildred P Styx
National President
10761 SE 72nd Terrance
Belleview, FL 34420-6335
(352) 245-5480
mildredstyx@aol.com
Secondary Contact Lisa Szymanski
Natl. 2nd Vice Pres.
P.O. Box 293
Oxford, NH 07863
(908) 453-4579
Lszymanski@netscape.com