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Jun 27, 2025

I want to thank Katie Birmingham from Senator Scott’s office for facilitating roundtables with VA Deputy Secretary, Dr. Paul Lawrence, this week. Special thanks to Steve Murray and the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, VFW Post 3308, Marine Corps League, AMVETS Post 1776, Disabled American Veterans Tallahassee Chapter, Sauls-Bridges Post 13, and, above all, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1075 for generously hosting the Coalition roundtable.

We could not have pulled it off with out your support.

The image shows three men in business attire standing together and smiling at the camera. The man in the center is holding a framed certificate or plaque and is wearing a medal around his neck, suggesting he is being honored or has received an award. There are American flag pins on their suit lapels. The background consists of black and white draped curtains, and there appears to be a United States flag partially visible behind them. No specific recognizable public figures, landmarks, or brands are immediately visible in this image. — Pictured left to right, Commanders Coalition Edward W. Hood, Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs Dr. Paul Lawrence, FDVA Executive Director Major General(ret) James S. “Hammer” Hartsell

To the Community Partners- THANK YOU! Your partnership assisted in the marketing of those events.

-Patriot Shave
-Right at Home
-Camp Gordon Johnston WW2 Museum
-K9’s For Warriors

The image shows a diverse group of people seated in rows of chairs in a wooden-paneled hall, attentively facing forward. Many attendees are older adults, and some are wearing uniforms or hats indicating military or veteran status. The room is decorated with framed photos, memorabilia, and a disco ball hanging from the ceiling. There are several empty chairs with brochures or program booklets placed on them in the foreground. The atmosphere suggests a formal gathering or community event, likely related to veterans or a commemorative occasion. No specific brands, landmarks, or recognizable public figures are visible. — Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. Paul Lawrence Veteran Roundtables

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Our Constitution and Bylaws are still being drafted. Once the draft is ready, I will email it to the coalition for feedback. Imagine taking the best elements from various VSO constitutions to create a new one. That’s what our Constitution and Bylaws will embody: grounded in 20th-century principles but written to meet 21st-century needs.

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I want to thank American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13 for giving me the opportunity to serve as their Adjutant for the past couple of years. It’s been an honor!

The image shows four adults standing outdoors in front of a maroon Ford Mustang and other vehicles, with large trees and greenery in the background. All four are wearing similar uniforms that include white shirts, black pants or skirt, black shoes, black neckties, and black military-style caps adorned with various insignia and “TALL”, likely short for Tallahassee. One man is decorated with medals and ribbons. All four individuals are smiling and appear to be part of a formal or ceremonial event, possibly veterans or members of a veterans' organization. No specific names or widely recognizable public figures are evident. — 2023-2025 Sauls-Bridges Post 13 Adjutant Edward W. Hood

The image shows a group of people standing together and smiling in what appears to be a courtroom or a meeting room with wooden benches. In the front center, a man in a maroon shirt is shaking hands with a woman in a pink top. To the left, a sheriff in uniform stands with them, and a man in a suit and tie is next to the sheriff. Several other men and women are in the background, some standing and some sitting on the benches. A clock on the wall shows the time as 9:24. The atmosphere is positive and friendly, with several people smiling for the photo. No recognizable figures, landmarks, or brands are clearly identifiable in this image. — Veteran Treatment Court Coining Ceremony

Pictured above: Veteran Court Mentor Dave Marowski was coined by Susie and
others Monday for his emergency support for TVLC's Food delivery AND for
being a consistent and supportive Veteran Mentor for several Vets in recent
years! (On top of being a fulltime staffer at the Leon Supervisor of
Elections office). Kudos to Khalid Shafi, David Gerourd, Diallo Gaymon,
Dexter White and Chris Bodiford for the food distribution Wednesday to
several housing facilities, including Vet Village, Grace Mission, Kenwood,
etc.

18 Veterans and family members came in yesterday for the Legal Clinic at
American Legion Post 13, Lk Ella (Thursday). Our volunteer team totaled 20,
including 5 attorneys. Khalid, Valerie & Margaret volunteered with Susie
for the admin support today, front desk and computer records table. We
answered various legal questions (civil, criminal, Driver's licenses,
Veteran benefits,etc.), and made referrals to SSVF's table for housing, LSNF
for at-risk Veterans, and also to specialists in supportive law firms around
town.

Please make note that our website address has changed in recent weeks, and
change it if you have it posted anywhere.

www.Tallahasseeveteranslegal.com

Leon County Veterans Treatment Court was in session Monday with
no new jail sentences and Several celebratory promotions for Vets achieving
their treatment goals: Please note that the July 7 court date has been
canceled; plan to come downtown to Courtroom 2E on Monday July 21, 3pm in
the Leon Courthouse for the next court date; you may decide to become a
volunteer Veteran Mentor for one or more of the Vets in the program. You
won't regret the teamwork.

SPECIAL NEWS FOR ALL THE MONTH OF JULY: It's TVLC's turn for donations!
Round up your receipt:

Please support TVLC and do some grocery shopping at the Community Coop off
Apalachee Parkway and Magnolia Dr.

The Community Coop, formerly known as https://g.co/kgs/MCSmPiJ "New Leaf"
has a "round up your receipt" program. When the customer checks out at the register, they are asked if they would like to round up their purchase. The "rounded up amount" is given to the Nonprofit they have vetted and selected for the entire month. They will post our information in their displays around the store, and at each checkout counter.

This will help TVLC continue to help with gas money for the weekly food
distribution. The Veterans pick up the food in Quincy and deliver to Vet
Village, Homefront, and other Hud Vash low-income locations where Veterans
live. (AMEN)!

Kudo's to the Commanders Coalition, FDVA, American Legion Post 13 and Moose
Lodge 1075 for hosting the VA's Deputy Secretary for Roundtable discussions
this week (in addition to a similar event at FSU.)

And at the American Legion last nite, new officers were installed, saluting
Cindy Laskowski 's term as outgoing Commander and congratulating Dennis
Hall, the new Commander at Post 13.

Thank you,
Dan Hendrickson, for the Tallahassee Veterans Legal Collaborative

Tallahassee FL-Arthur R. Meyer Jr. Detachment

As a reminder, Marine Corps League Commander Marc Dickieson will lead the July meeting on July 2nd at 10AM. For those of you who CANNOT attend, send me your intel so I can ensure it is sent out with the minutes.

The image is a flyer for an event titled "Preventing Veteran Suicide: Data-Driven Action." It advertises a lunchtime talk with Dr. Brian Moore, hosted by the North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Wellness Coalition. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 12 p.m., and will be held at the American Legion Post 13, located at 229 Lake Ella Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32303. Key topics include understanding veteran suicide risk data collection and focusing prevention efforts on high-risk populations. At the bottom, there is a brief biography of Dr. Moore, noting he is the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Military & Emergency Services (AMES) Research and an Associate Professor of Psychology. AMES coordinates research, mentorship, and advocacy to improve services for active-duty military, veterans, and first responders. The flyer features a photo of Dr. Brian Moore, who is smiling and wearing a blue jacket and white shirt. The background uses blue and green gradients, with sections of text highlighted in yellow and white. — Preventing Veteran Suicide

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