National Organization of Chamorro
Veterans in America (NOCVA)
Washington State Chapter
Who We
Are
We are Chamorro veterans who seek to unite and organize veterans of
Chamorro ancestry in the 50 states to leverage political influence on behalf of
the Chamorro people throughout the United States, Guam, and the Commonwealth of
Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI).
As an advocate for the Chamorro veterans, we will recognize and honor the
service of Chamorro veterans. At local and national events, we will be their
advocates to create awareness of unique needs and interests of veterans and the
Chamorro people. We will undertake initiatives to defend, protect, and promote
their interest and rights.
Membership
You may be
asked by a veteran “Why should I join NOCVA”, or perhaps “what’s in it for me”?
What are you going to say? Are you going to tell them about our Chapter, are
you going to tell them why you joined?
I usually
tell them that I might have spent a number of years in uniform, and as a
veteran, I can continue to serve. I also let them know that I’m having a great
time doing it, making new friends all the time and that they should at least
check us out, and be as active as they choose.
Here are some
ideas to use when asked the “why” question.
One of the
primary missions of NOCVA is to make sure that our veterans and their families
receive the support and recognition they deserve. Every member of our
organization is a veteran. We know how important it is to receive the support
of our fellow citizens during and after our military service.
Saying
thank you is not always enough to truly honor America's newest generation of
warriors and veterans. Their unique needs require that we support and recognize
these needs and take action to make a difference for these brave men and women.
Every citizen of the United States benefits from their service, and should join
with NOCVA in supporting them.
It is a
sacred responsibility of all Chamorro’s to support our troops and their
families during and after service. Our NOCVA chapter is working every day to
provide valuable service and support within our communities for this purpose.
We ask all Chamorro’s to join our effort in recognizing, honoring, and serving
our Chamorro veterans and people.
WE need to
continue to reach out to our neighbors and grow our Chapter.
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