Wisconsin Service Member Support Division

Milwaukee Brewers Military Appreciation Day

WebAdmin — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:28:52 +0000

The USO is filling requests for the Milwaukee Brewers Military Appreciation Game. This year’s game will be on Thursday, July 26th at 7:10pm. This is a first come first serve game. If you would like to add your name to the list you must…

1. Send an email to tickets@usowisconsin.org

2. Tell me your name, branch, phone number and the names of the people you will be bringing with you. (Immediate family or up to 3 guests)

3. You will receive an email in return to confirm your tickets.

4. You will pick your tickets up the day of the game. You must sign out your tickets yourself. Ticket pick-up will start at 4pm and go to 6pm.

5. If you do not pick your tickets up and do not let us know ahead of time that you will not be able to use your tickets you will not be able to request tickets again.

If you have any questions, contact Brittney Whelan @ 414.446.5621 or via email bwhelan@usowisconsin.org

Save the date! Family Resilience Summit, 16-20 July

WebAdmin — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:37:10 +0000

The Wisconsin National Guard Service Member Support Division is pleased to announce an exciting summer opportunity for military families! Please mark your calendar and join us for our very 1st Family Resilience Summit!

When: July 16-20, 2012

Where: Camp American Legion in beautiful Lake Tomahawk, WI

Who: 15 Wisconsin Military Families (First come, first serve)

What: Family Resilience Summit. Spend the week learning resiliency skills as a family. Fun, experiential activities in the beautiful north woods absolutely free! Watch www.wisconsinmilitary.org for registration information and agendas on June 1, 2012!

Registration Material now available for WI National Guard Youth Camp

webmaster — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:12:06 +0000

A mission of discovery, friendship and teamwork. Youth Camp introduces participants to aspects of military life, allows campers to build new, lasting friendships and learn leadership skills while functioning as a team and having fun! Youth Camp will be held August 3-5th at Volk Field. Register Now!

Giddyup All Wisconsin Military Children Ages 7 – 17

WebAdmin — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:33:17 +0000

The WI National Guard Child and Youth Program is pleased to announce the 5^th Annual Summer Horse Camps. These camps are “hands on” camps, geared toward fun, teamwork and basic horse care knowledge, as well as confidence on the horses.

This year we are pleased to announce that we will be offering one camp in Eau Claire, WI at Trinity Equestrian Center in addition to the three camps we will hold at Sioux River Stables in Washburn, WI.

Space for each camp is limited to 12 participants for safety reasons. Due to the overwhelming response to past camps, participants will be chosen using a lottery system if necessary.

This year we are pleased to offer four camps again, the dates and the corresponding age groups for the camps are listed below. Lodging for the weekend will be provided. Parents are expected to stay at the hotel with their child/ren all weekend.

For application materials or questions regarding the Summer Horse Camp please contact Tina Jeffords at (608) 242-3466 or tina.m.jeffords@us.army.mil.

Applications are available now!

Camp #1: 8-10 June 2012 Ages: 7-11 yrs

Camp #2: 22-24 June 2012 Ages: 15-17 yrs

Camp #3: 6-8 July 2012 **Sibling Camp*** (ages 7-17 yrs)

Camp #4: 20-22 July 2011 Ages: 12-14 yrs

**Sibling camp is ideal for families with more than one child that want to come to horse camp but don’t want to make more than one trip. Age exceptions will not be made for the other camps as curriculum is planned based on age of campers.

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program Accepting Applications

WebAdmin — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:05:42 +0000

In an effort to reduce Veteran unemployment, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 was passed and signed into law last November. Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) for unemployed 35 to 60 year old Veterans, which will begin on July 1, 2012 – we will begin accepting applications on May 15, 2012.

VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to 99,000 unemployed Veterans who are at least 35 years old but no older than 60. Eligible participants will receive up to 12 months of training assistance at the full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program (currently $1,473 per month). DOL will offer employment assistance to every Veteran who participates or applies to the VRAP program. You can learn more about VRAP at http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm Please visit: http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/vrap_email_signup.html Detailed information on VOW and VRAP is also available at http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW

Dane County Job Center: Community Job Fair

WebAdmin — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:16:03 +0000

The Dane County Job Center is hosting a community job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May, 23. Employers will be on had to fill a variety of positions including registered nurses, community relations advisors, patient service representatives, Class A drivers, assemblers, production, shift leaders, and many more. Come prepared with copies of your resume and dress for success!

Employers will be accepting resumes and applications in person and on-line. Need a resume? Create one on www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com or visit www.danejobs.com for a listing of resume workshops. The Dane County Job Center is located at 1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI.

Save the Date: Operation Military Kids (OMK) Camps

WebAdmin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:44:19 +0000

Operation Military Kids of Wisconsin is hosting the following camps this summer:
1. Science Explorers Day Camp (Ages 10 – 14): 25 – 29 June UW Extension Building, Green Bay ($10 registration fee)
2. Summer Camp Spectacular (Grades 3 – 9): 19 – 22 August Upham Woods, WI Dells ($10 registration fee)
3. Adventure Aboard Camp (Ages 15 – 18): 19 – 22 August Upham Woods, WI Dells ($10 registraton fee)

The camps are open to all military children. Registration forms are available at www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/omk. For questions, please call Laura Pettersen, 608-487-1966 or by email at laura.pettersen@ces.uwex.edu.

Milwaukee Armed Forces Week

webmaster — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:54:04 +0000

Milwaukee Armed Forces Week is a joint effort of the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee, comprised of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, as well as Milwaukee area citizens. Its mission is to increase public understanding of the role of the military in a democratic society as well as honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.

The public is invited to several exciting events to show support of our troops in celebration of Armed Forces Week 2012: Forward with Gratitude.

Website & List of Events
Civic Dinner Dance Flyer
9th Annual Support the Troops Ride Flyer

American Legion Scholarships Deadlines Approaching

webmaster — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:42:01 +0000

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
The American Legion wants to ensure higher education is a possibility for children whose parents have been killed while serving our country. It is a civic duty to provide them with equal opportunity. The Legion offers its support through the Legacy Scholarship Fund.

Aid offered
The amount of aid and number of awards depend upon the income derived from the trust. Scholarship recipients may re-apply for the award.

Eligibility
Those eligible to apply for the scholarship shall be the child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The
applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate to apply for the scholarship. Scholarship is for undergraduate study at an accredited institution of higher education within the United States.

Deadline
Application must be post marked no later than April 15

The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship Fund
The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship was established to assist registered nurses with advanced preparation for positions in supervision, administration or teaching. Students must have employment prospects in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments upon completion of their education, and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to pediatric lung and respiratory control.

Aid offered
Scholarship awards are $3,000 each.

Eligibility
Applicants must have a current registered nurse license.

Deadline
Deadline for application is May 15, and recipients are announced July 1.

Other Scholarships Ending Soon

2012 Hope For The Warriors® Scholarships – Deadline April 2nd, 2012

Hope for the Warriors: Military Spouse/Caregiver Scholarships – Deadline April 2nd, 2012

Spring Vintage Races Offers Fee Admission for Military Personnel

webmaster — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:05:14 +0000

All active or reserve duty & retired military personnel will receive free admission, with military I.D., on Saturday, May 19th, for the Spring Vintage Races at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI.

Road America is a 640-acre motorsports complex featuring a 4.048 mile, 14-turn asphalt road racing circuit. Each year we host a multitude of events including those for AMA Pro Racing, SCCA sports Cars, NASCAR, American Le Mans and Vintage Cars. We also offer sever driving schools for cars and motorcycles, from beginner to advanced.

More info:

Call 800-365-7223, or visit
Website: RoadAmerica.com
Event Flyer