Elder-Care Contributions in September

The Native American Church of Virginia (NAC of VA) provided 115 volunteer hours in September to prepare for and hold the September Medicare Café, provide mentoring and speakers programs, assist with other cooperation projects and assist with non-profit fundraising.

Received Presidential Honors
ONAC of VA president and CEO received:

• Life-time achievement awards from President Obama for more than 4,000 volunteer efforts.
  
• Companion of Merit awards from the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.

Medicare Café
We led the Sept 25 Medicare Café held at VFW Post 9760. Contributions include:

• Handed out literature.
• Interviewed with News Reporters.
  
• Created and edited briefing slides.
  
• Edited signup sheets and forms for printing.
• Prepared and set up an exterior signage.
• Conducted set up & break down.
  
• Managed volunteers, food and drink.
• Provided more than 18 hours of 1-on-1 counseling sessions.
  
• Prepared summary slide/report and emailed reports to critical agents.

Human Rights Meetings
     Advised and met with U.S. civil rights representative on matters relating to reducing suffering among Indigenous people with diabetes.      Held event for a 15-member U.S. civil rights representative and his team, visiting from multiple states. helping develop plan to be presented before Congress.

Other Cooperation Projects

• Met and partnering with "Professionals Working 4Seniors" a local senior's panel.
• Supported Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem non-profit to help reduce suffering in the world. 
• Made numerous connections that resulted in being offered several international TV and radio spots.