Veteran Volunteers Helping Veteran's

Organization Staff

State VAVS Chairman – George Ebbers
VAVS Representative – Mpls VAMC
Dean Ascheman – Rosemount

VAVS Representative – St. Cloud VAMC
Bill Wroolie –Brainerd

Associate Deputy VAVS Representative- Sioux Falls
PDC Ken Smith - Lakeland

Associate Deputy VAVS Representative- Fargo
Open Position

Organization Strategy and Plans

Revitalize our MN VAVS program

Involve more Chapters in VAVS positions

Strengthen connections to VA Voluntary Services

Significantly expand DAV service programs and volunteerism at VAMC's

More public and member awareness of our programs

Improved record keeping,reporting,recognition

Reach out to Fargo and Sioux Falls VAMC's w/ Assoc. Reps from MN

Include aggressive use of the MN DAVA in our programs

Publish a VAVS e-newsletter to Chapters/officers

Actively recruit volunteers and ensure active volunteer network connected via e-mail

Set a new standard of leadership and commitment

Our Goal

To become a new and more active VAVS program, and recognized as one the of premier volunteer organizations at VAMC facilities. To serve our nation's warriors better and to gain new and active volunteers especially with the youth!