Speaker for this month is in the works, will be published here as soon as confirmed.
Upcoming Events
The membership meets monthly, on the first Thursday of the month (9 AM) with the exception of June, July and August). The membership also conducts an "R&R" group activity, typically on a quarterly basis.
Thursday, Feb 2nd, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Mr. David K. Dunning will be our guest speaker this month. He was appointed Medical Center Director of the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 7, 2021.
U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Dunning joined JAHVH following a four-year federal appointment as Executive Director at the Memphis VA Medical Center in Tennessee.
Prior to joining the VA, Dunning amassed over 30 years of U.S. Army healthcare experience, including two combat tours. Most recently, Dunning served as Commander at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He is a multi-faceted healthcare executive with proven, demonstrated success in multiple organizational environments ranging from armed conflict to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.
Read more about the director, click here.
U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Dunning joined JAHVH following a four-year federal appointment as Executive Director at the Memphis VA Medical Center in Tennessee.
Prior to joining the VA, Dunning amassed over 30 years of U.S. Army healthcare experience, including two combat tours. Most recently, Dunning served as Commander at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He is a multi-faceted healthcare executive with proven, demonstrated success in multiple organizational environments ranging from armed conflict to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.
Read more about the director, click here.
Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Our featured speaking this month will be Mr. Mark Downing, Director and Owner of Downing Funeral Home. As a sponsor of GLVFA over the years, he will speak to our veterans and friends on a number of topics including pre-planning one's funeral, veteran funeral benefits, and more. Please visit the Downing Funeral Home website for more information on pre-arrangements and veterans benefits and come to this month's meeting with your questions for Mr. Downing. Links to both services are below (click on links provided):
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Benefits
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Benefits
Thursday, Apr 6th, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Justin Everts of HCA Heathcare's Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center will discuss with GLVFA members how their experienced team of physicians and nurses provide high-quality wound care to patients in Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Their team work together to evaluate specific wounds and carefully craft treatment plans tailored to their patients' specific needs.
Some of the areas Justin will address at this meeting are:
Some of the areas Justin will address at this meeting are:
- Minor burns
- Injuries caused by radiation exposure
- Injuries resulting from trauma
- Skin damage caused by incontinence or other moisture
- Skin ulcers
- Skin wounds
Thursday, May 4th, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
This meeting will be very informative as several guest presentations offered attending members great information on elder law from the law offices of Kara Evans Elder Law (board-certified elder law attorney)
Thursday, Jun 1st, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Speaker for this month is in the works, will be published here as soon as confirmed.
July/August - No Scheduled Meetings
Many of our members will be back up north so there will be no scheduled meetings in July or August. Look forward to Septeber!
Thursday, Sep 7th, 2023 @ GlanLakes CC upstairs at 9AM |
Thursday, Oct 5th, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Our guest speaker will be Mt. Bob Henry, Microsoft Corporation. Bob lives in GlenLakes and works on many Microsoft projects associated with the government and industry at large. The topic content has not been set at this moment but will be posted as the time draws nearer.
Thursday, Nov 2nd, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Speaker for this month is in the works, will be published here as soon as confirmed.
Saturday, Nov 11th, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC Nature Coast Veterans Day Golf Event
Details regarding the annual golf event will be posted here as they are finalized.
Thursday, Dec 7th, 2023 @ GlenLakes CC upstairs at 9AM
Speaker for this month is in the works, will be published here as soon as confirmed.