History
of
Mid-America Chapter...
Paralyzed Veterans of America
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Officers/Board of
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The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) was chartered by Congress in 1947 to service the needs of spinal cord injured veterans who survived the initial trauma of their injuries. PVA is a non-profit organization that neither seeks nor receives government funds. The organization supported by donations from the general public and strives to improve the care, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal cord impaired persons through improved technology and public awareness while searching for the ultimate cure for spinal cord injuries and diseases.
The Mid-America Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America (MAPVA) was established in March of 1979 as the 32nd Chapter. Its mission is to serve the needs of the local veterans with spinal cord injury or disease as well as the needs of the entire disabled community. Mid-America Chapter PVA is a non-profit organization administrated primarily by disabled volunteers. Over 60% of the funds are used for service programs. PVA's primary interest, as chartered by the United States Congress is to assure the well-being of the veterans and their families. To provide personal service for all veterans, PVA has developed a National Service Program with a network of service officers in 45 Veterans Administration facilities rivaled by none. Field Service Officers are trained exclusively to represent veterans and their dependants with claims for veteran's benefits.
PVA National Service Program is recognized as one of the most effective programs in adjudicating veteran's claims before the Veterans Administration. Paralyzed Veterans of America's record of wins before the Board of Veterans Appeal is the best of any organization. PVA Service Officers maintain offices at the VA Regional Office (Muskogee VARO) in Muskogee, Oklahoma; the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center (VAMC) to assist veterans with their claims; and as well as the Wichita R. J. Dole VAMROC in Wichita, Kansas.
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Mid-America Chapter Officers/Board of
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Mid-America Program Directors/Staff |
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President |
Bill Kokendoffer |
Executive Director |
Vacant |
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Vice-President |
Larry Clolinger |
Sports Director |
Bill Kokendoffer |
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Secretary |
Ivenhoe Tom
Richey |
Associate Shooting Sports Director |
Johney Atherton |
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Treasurer |
Richard Harrell |
Associate Boating & Fishing Director |
Jon Bostic |
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Immediate Past President |
Robert Cornsilk |
Recreation Director |
Bill Kokendoffer |
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National Director |
Ivenhoe Tom
Richey |
Government Relations |
Scott Ellis |
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Director |
Douglas Conley |
Membership/Volunteer Coordinator |
Loretta Moon |
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Director |
Robert Lesage |
Newsletter Editor/Webmaster |
Loretta Moon |
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Director |
Daniel Petersen |
Office Secretary |
Loretta Moon |
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Director |
Wayne Wells |
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Director |
Wm. Hodge Wood |
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Green Country Division |
Sunflower Division |
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Division Coordinators |
Robert
Cornsilk & Kay
Cornsilk |
Division Coordinator |
Doug Conley |
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National
Service Officers |
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Muskogee VARO
(918) 781-7768
VARO Room 1 B26
125 South Main Street
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
(800) 795-3624
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Oklahoma City VAMC
VAMC, Room 2-A-147
921 NE 13
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
(405) 456-5483
(405) 456-5482
(800) 795-3625
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Ray Pease
(Sr. NSO)
Lawrence Walker (NSO III)
Connie Swindler, Sr. Secretary
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Shawn Tracy
(NSO)
Regina Presley, Sr. Secretary
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Wichita Robert J. Dole
VAMROC
Room 109 Bldg. 61
5500 East Kellogg
Wichita, Kansas 67218
(316) 688-6875
(800) 795-3603
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Mark Stever
(NSO II)
Dianna Johnson, Sr. Secretary
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