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VVA CHAPTER #717 welcomes all our brothers and sisters who served in Vietnam between February 28, 1961 & May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between August 5, 1964 & May 7, 1975.
Joining VVA allows you to connect with other veterans, stay up with the latest on special events. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 717 We are located in Northeast Ohio, in Summit County. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Ellet Community Center. Located at: 2449 Wedgewood Drive, Akron Ohio 44312. Service Officer Locator - for help with your VA disability claim
NEWSJuly Chapter 717 Newsletter is available for download near the bottom of this page.
For those who can join us next Thursday January 30th at 11am for lunch, we will be meeting at Hartville Kitchen located at 1015 Edison Street, Hartville, Ohio 44632. The reason we are meeting Tuesday for lunch is that the Hartville Kitchen is closed on Wednesday. This is the only time we meet on Thursday and not Wednesday is when we go to the Hartville Kitchen.
WELCOME TO 2020 all chapter members. I want to welcome everyone to our meeting on Tuesday FEBRUARY 4 at Ellet Community Center (2449 Wedgewood Drive) starting at 6:30 pm.
REMINDER ! The chapter will be collecting food items or other items as noted in the Newsletter for Akron Ronald McDonald home, bring donation to the meeting. I will be sending out the February meeting agenda later this week. Jim At one of our meetings I mention a three day bus trip to Washington D.C. in October 2020, at cost of $350.00. About 14 of you were interested in this trip, I need you to contact me this week by Thursday evening and let me know if you are still interested as the date has been changed to April 24-26. There is also one other change which I will explain when we talk.
Either reply to this email or call me at 330-844-3584. I do need to confirm the approximate head count late this week for seating. Thank you, Jim 
Proposed Challenge Coin and Lapel Pin for our Chapter 717
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Chapter 717 Current Newsletter
Any Vietnam Era Veteran can join our Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 717. Simply email Bob McCullough at BobMc717@gmail.com or call him at (216) 276-7576 or send him the following to our PO Box 4091, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223. He will need a copy of your DD-214, Name, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, City, State, Zip, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Email Address along with a one time check of $50 made out to “VVA Chapter 717” for a Life Membership. Any questions then please call Bob McCullough.