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NABVETS BENTON HARBOR, MI
CHAPTER #0104
Officer Installation Ceremony

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(Left to Right) Tony Taylor (Treasurer), Helen Mckenzie (Chapter Commander),
Angeliqus Burnside (Vice-Commander), James Turner (Secretary), and Mike Beal (Region IV Commander).
On October 25th, 2014, Region IV Commander Mike Beal and National
Director Richard Rodgers were in Benton Harbor, Michigan for the
Benton Harbor Chapter #0104 Chapter Charter and Officer Installation
Ceremony. Under the stewardship of Chapter Commander Helen
McKenzie, the chapter had already been making strides in researching
the greatest needs of the veterans in the Benton Harbor area and laying
the groundwork for the services and support that they want to provide.
While there are many veterans in need of assistance with everything
from processing their benefit claims to housing, one of the greatest
needs is transportation to the VA Medical Center for treatment. With only
a small VA outpatient clinic in Benton Harbor, many have to travel to the
nearest VA Medical Center, which is located in Battle Creek, for medical
treatment. Battle Creek is upwards of 75 miles one-way from Benton
Harbor and poses a tremendous obstacle in receiving medical care for
veterans unable to drive or that have no transportation. Soon, thanks to
Chapter #0104, that burden will be lifted for many veterans in need.

NABVETS EclipSE MAgAziNE

Winter 2014

If you are a Benton Harbor area Veteran
in need of assistance or would like to
assist Chapter #0104 in creating positive
lifestyles and making a difference
in the lives of Veterans.

Contact them today!

Chapter Commander Helen Mckenzie
618 Waverly Drive
Benton Harbor MI 49022
Phone: (269) 926 – 1949

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