FEBRUARY

NEWSLETTER

Our next TCWV, Inc meeting will be held February 19, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Veterans Memorial American Legion Post 347

699 W. Lady Lake Road

Lady Lake, Florida 32158

Food will be provided by the post. Please register to attend , select your food choice and pay.

An Event ticket will be set up on the website for you to RSVP.

Thank you.

MISSION STATEMENT

We are women Veterans working toward increasing our visibility through education and participation with other groups.

We foster camaraderie through social and community activities and events.

We enrich the lives of women veterans and others in our community through our wellness program, volunteer service and financial support.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

 TRI-COUNTY WOMEN VETERANS

President's Monthly Update

News You Can Use

January was a busy month full of adventures, accomplishments and stories. Here are some of the highlights:

·     Our own President Emerita, Sue Roper, was elected as the first President of Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages

·     There were 8 stories featuring TCWV in The Daily Sun

·     Staffed 4 trivia cash raffle events

·     Participated in 4 Wednesday golf outings

·     TCWV Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Havana on January 2nd

·     Began our Sumter County Election Training

·     Vendor and Farmer's Market Events – January 6^th and 18th

·     Started off our fundraising campaign with a successful Juke Box Bingo Event at Wildwood Community Center on January 23^rd -  Thank you Team Carol Kalinowski!

·     Rotary Club presentation on January 18th

·     Eight of our members participated in the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Golf Tournament on January 20^th

Sue Roper and Betsy Nolan to attend a meeting with American Legion Post 418, in Spring Hill, Florida to discuss TCWV organization and how our organization can help them stand up an organization similar to ours. January 29th

·     Started our 1^st - 2024 equine therapy (Code HORSE) session on January 22^nd.

·     Over thirty of our members participated in the SADLES Ranch/Code HORSE – TCWV Reunion on January 26^{th .} Thank you Angie Flynn, Jan Lathouwers, Flo Hurlburt, Karen Giglio and Team!

·     Thirteen of our members attended “The Story of TCWV” at the Villages Library at Pinellas on January 27^th

February is just as busy!

Here are some of the highlights of what is scheduled so far....I am sure more will be added!!!

·     February Giving Clubs Showcase on February 3rd

·     Lecture Series on February 5^th

·     TCWV Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Lopez Legacy on February 6^th 

·     Continue with our Sumter County Training with a Mock Election of February 9^th

·     Wednesday Golf outings

·     Monthly meeting on February 19^th at American Legion Post 347

·     Villages Grown Social Event on February 20^th

·     Will start our 2nd -2024 equine therapy (Code HORSE) session on February 26th.

Keep a look out for more Newspaper articles showcasing our awesome group, more social events, and more fundraising opportunities! 

Check the website often for updates.

Listen Up!

·     Our new address: 2518 Burnsed Blvd, STE 203, The Villages, Florida 

·     Twenty-fifth ( 25^th) anniversary cruise. Please complete the survey

Thank you.

Betsy

TCWV

President

TCWV PROUD WOMEN CHANT

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

Strong and free (crowd repeats)

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

Come stand with me (crowd repeats)

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

PROUD and free (crowd repeats)

We are warrior women (crowd repeats)

Come stand with me (crowd repeats)

Next Generation Uniformed Services ID Card

DEERS Hotline 800-538-9552

The Department of Defense transitioned from its legacy paper-based Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card to a more secure, next generation USID card.

The Next Generation USID card incorporates an updated design and security features to deter counterfeiting and fraud, and is printed on a plastic cardstock. Initial issuance of the Next Generation USID card began on July 31, 2020 at select DoD ID card facilities, with phased implementation at all DoD ID card facilities, and completed in December 2020. USID cards are issued to retired and reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy to facilitate access to benefits, privileges, and DoD bases.

The Next Generation USID card does not change the populations who are eligible to receive the current card. Legacy USID cards remain valid through their expiration date, however, individuals with an indefinite (INDEF) expiration date on their legacy USID card may replace those ID cards with a Next Generation USID card.

https://www.cac.mil/Next-Generation-Uniformed-Services-ID-Card/

There are 4 facilities in Orlando within 55 miles of The Villages.  Find them as well as other locations nationwide at:      

https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco

Here is a nearby location in Orlando that some members have used and were pleased with the service received. Two forms of ID are required; i.e. Old ID card and Driver's License will suffice.

50.51 Miles

Naval Support Activity Orlando, FL

12217 SCIENCE DR.

ORLANDO, FL 32826

(407) 380-4313

Fundraising Frenzy

TCWV has both large and small fundraisers to raise support for projects in the direct interest of our members and other women veterans. Fundraising events are open to all members, family, friends and neighbors. 

Weekly:  Cash Raffle at Belle Glade Trivia, 4:00pm-5:30pm. Not only do we sell raffle tickets, it is also a social hour for the volunteers and other members who join us.

Contact:

Carol Kalinowski. carolkalin@aol.com 850-226-3947

Restaurant "DINE TO DONATE" Fundraisers

[Three Suleiman Family Restaurants]

Volunteer Sign Up for February

SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS

If you have any ideas about a social event, please contact Joan Wentz via email jdomigan@aol.com or text 618-979-5569.

Villages Grown Farm Tour is scheduled for February 20, 2024.

More information on website. CLICK button below.

OCALA; FIRST FRIDAY

ART WALK

DATE: First Friday of Month

TIME: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

WHERE: Downtown Ocala

TCWV POKER RUN

March 27th-begins at 1:00

More information on website. CLICK button below.

We have new items available for all the military services (a sampling is shown here) in our Merchandise shop; totes, pillows, sherpa blankets, jewelry, clothing, mugs, license plates, etc. Check it out! Items can be ordered at our meetings or contact Angie Flynn for more info at mrsangieflynn@icloud.com or text at 352.661.5450.

*A portion of the KellsKrafts items sold are donated back to the TCWV group.