Membership Meetings and Past Events

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The group held its Fall R&R event for its members and guests to engage in an evening of cheer and camaraderie.  The event was fun-filled with good food, a live music ensemble, along with a silent auction, raffle and memorial wall paver brick offering all designed to help the GLVFA to raise money in support of the Memorial Wall project. 
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​Michelle Keaton, VA Health Care coordinator, hosted a informal VA Health Fair at this month's meeting. There were various VA health care specialists on hand who manned tables setup to present health care services offered by the VA health care system.  These specialists provided one on one information on VA health care services including home health care, whole health, mental health, well care, and more.  Overall, the meeting was very productive and helpful to all.

Additionally, Cori Lombardo provided a quick presentation on her ability to provide assistance regarding VA programs in her new role (in additional to her other roles!) as a newly trained Veteran Resource Advisor.  Members can call upon Cori to help provide information regarding processes involved in various VA administration programs.  Further information regarding what Cori can assist on regarding being a VRA will be posted here on the GLVFA website soon.
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​Robert Dunn, president of the Hernando County Crime Stoppers, discussed how this their community-based non-profit program is designed to bring citizens, law enforcement, and the media closer together in an effort to combat crime and make the community a safer place to live. Hernando County Crime Stoppers acts as a clearinghouse for information and encourages people who know about crimes or about people who have committed crimes to call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line.

                    How to provide ANONYMOUS Tips to Crime Stoppers:
                                  Call: ​1-866-990-8477  or  **TIPS (**8477)
                                          or Download: P3 Tips Mobile App
                            or  Online: www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com

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The Sep 1 2022 meeting also reviewed the status of the Memorial Wall project, the SAVES program, as well as several status briefings were given regarding aspects of the upcoming annual GLVFA golf event (open slots for golfing groups, carts, and volunteers needed, and status of the auction/raffle and 50-50).
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​On Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, the membership held its monthly meeting at the GlenLakes clubhouse.  Representatives of Florida Tax Advisors, a regular sponsor of the GLVFA annual golf event, reviewed the latest in options for investment vehicles with a focus on how members can reduce their tax liability when having to withdraw funds from their annual 401K required minimum distributions (RMD) through leveraging withdrawal amounts for charitable donations (all or part of the annual withdrawal required).  The information discussed was enlightening and potentially helpful for some members to reduce their overall annual tax burden.  For more specific details, it is advised to contact the Florida Tax Advisors directly and request further information on this particular IRS feature for RMD withdrawals.  Their contact phone number is: (352) 398-4919

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As a second presenter, from the Hernando County Sheriff's Department, Pam Johnson informed us about their department's well-care line.  The department established a "CARE LINE" program for the security and well-being of those people living alone who would like daily contact with someone who cares.

Ms. Johnson explained how this service has helped people in the community and has saved actual lives (she detailed a recent incident). She highlighted the fact that anyone can receive a time-scheduled phone call from the department. to ensure one is doing well.  No answer calls will initiate a deputy dispatch to one's residence. 

For further information regarding this program, especially if you know of someone who would greatly benefit from it, please refer to the Hernando County Sheriff's website or download their brochure using the button below.
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​This meeting was 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) and also treated with e-Photonic therapy from Neurolumen using their VA-approved pain treatment device that delivers pain relief and healing energy in the form of laser, LED, and electro-stimulation.  The folks at Neurolumen stayed long after the conclusion of the meeting to allow all members who wanted to try the therapy get an opportunity to try the therapy. 
As you can see, we had a very busy and enjoyable meeting.