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Attention job seekers: My friends in the New York City Veterans community passed along news of a special local Veterans jobs fair tomorrow that I wanted to relay to our members in the area:

Veterans Job Fair
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
NY Regional Office
245 W Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
Room 321
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

If you want to attend, remember to arrive wearing business attire, bring copies of your resume, and be prepared for interviewing. Good luck!

I was pleased to see the Washington Post reviewed Into Sunlight, the dance based on the book by David Maraniss, the Pulitzer-prize winning journalist. It is a special look at a series of events surrounding the Vietnam War, and we have been honored to sponsor this very important work of art, and host Veterans Advantage Members to see the production at New York City’s famed 92nd Street Y and Georgetown University in Washington DC.

Choreographed by Robin Becker, a very talented artist and now a good friend of the company, the production follows the soldiers of the army battalion the Black Lions, 61 of whom died in an ambush by North Vietnamese on October 17, 1967. In a very poignant parallel, a second piece centers on the October 18, 1967, riot at the University of Wisconsin at Madison when student protesters tried to stop Dow Chemical, the maker of napalm, from recruiting on campus.

When we sponsored a performance in New York City over the summer, it struck a strong emotional chord with our members, whom we hosted with complimentary tickets. The interest still runs deep, and the continued dialogue about feelings is therapeutic. As one member wrote after viewing the Georgetown performance, “What a powerful and emotional piece of work. Thank you for the opportunity to attend.” Thank you to choreographer Robin Becker for this extraordinary artistic achievement.

We also hope you enjoy reading this week’s Cover Story, courtesy of Pulitzer prize winner Sarah Kaufman, dance critic at the Washington Post. Sarah recently interviewed me about our sponsorship of “Into Sunlight,” and you can read the full review here.

United Airlines Military Veteran Discount for Veterans AdvantageI am pleased to report great news for all Veterans Advantage members. Our Continental Airlines Discount has been expanded to cover travel on all Continental and United Airlines-operated flights. And the directions for you remain the same – go to continental.com and apply your personal 10-digit Travel Discount Code.

As the two airlines continue to merge their operations, we will be providing more updates. And remember – You can start saving on your United Airlines travel today. Welcome aboard, and enjoy your Veterans Advantage discount, the only one in the airline industry, with the world’s largest airline!

More information on our public website: Click here for more on Continental and United Airlines discounts with Veterans Advantage.

For many Americans checking their mailboxes, year-end financial statements are arriving, and that’s your reminder to start preparing your 2011 tax filings. Fortunately for Veterans Advantage members, you can access additional help through our partnership with Jackson Hewitt.

We are once again announcing $30 Jackson Hewitt discount coupons for Veterans Advantage members, good on their next tax preparation visit to a Jackson Hewitt Tax office. Through a special link in Members Only, members can download these and be recognized at any of their offices across America.

Separately, as a proactive benefit to our members, our customized financial planning service comes to you at no extra charge, and puts you in touch with a live advisor who can also work with you on a financial plan for your future

Get your finances in order: Set goals, priorities, and prepare your 2011 taxes today!

As we venture into the new year, we’ve already been keeping in touch with our benefit partners on their continued salute to those who serve and their families with their everyday offers. Today, we wanted to highlight some of those who are honoring your service by supporting Veterans Advantage members in 2012. I also like their easy online access, and welcome you to check them out today:

Orvis: 10% online discount
Omaha Steaks: 5% online discounts, combinable with existing promotions
Coleman Camping and Outdoor: 15% online discount
Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental – discounted bookings PLUS downloadable coupons
Eastern Mountain Sports: 10% off, online, on full-price items.
GNC.com: 15% online, plus free shipping
Jackson Hewitt: $30 off your tax visit with one of their tax advisors.

The holiday season and the New Year’s celebrations are a special time of year for all of us. This year, we are grateful that our troops have returned from Iraq to their families and friends. We owe an enormous debt to these young men and women and their families for their service and sacrifice. We welcome them home with open arms and thank them for their service. Yet, we recognize that as they re-integrate back into American society, they face special challenges. We all want to help, but how do we organize ourselves to provide the needed support?

I urge you to read Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen’s article this week for Veterans Advantage, “Anticipating 2012, Engaging Communities” that provides a blueprint for how communities can respond to the needs of returning troops. For more information about the Community Blueprint Network, visit http://www.handsonnetwork.org/community-blueprint.

Please share your views on how we can support the troops as they return home with your fellow members on Veterans Advantage’s Facebook page.

Please accept our warmest holiday wishes – from Lin and me, the Veterans Advantage Board of Advisors, our benefit partners, and staff. We thank you and your family members for your service to our country, and are honored to serve you.

We hope our members are enjoying this week’s e-newsletter — themed for the last-second holiday shopper or traveler. For instance, Greyhound Bus is a great exclusive 20% discount option for Veterans Advantage travelers who do not have the luxury of booking travel in advance. Just show your VetRewards Card and get on the road!

There are also lots of great discount shopping options, including some which are combinable with the current holiday discounts available to the general public – such as Dell, History Channel and Omaha Steaks. Finally, don’t forget our upgraded discount from 1800flowers, which is good for 20% off through the holidays.

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