The below nomination criteria is provided for both the individual and group awards.

Submissions are due 30 September 2010.

Winners will be announced at the SCVAC Awards Banquet on 30 October 2010 at [...]]]> Friends,

The Shasta County Veterans Affiliated Council (SCVAC) has announced its call for nominations for the SCVAC Veteran Advocate of the Year (Individual and Group) Awards. 

Specific award nomination criteria must be addressed when preparing and submitting nominations for the SCVAC Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award (Individual and Group).  Additionally, specific format requirements must be met. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the nomination.

Questions regarding any facet of nomination preparation should be immediately addressed to the Chairman of the Selection Committee or President, SCVAC.

The following instructions apply to both the individual and group award.

1. Nominations will be based only on achievements occurring/concluding during the specified time frame of 1 October 2009 thru 30 September 2010.

2. Advocacy work performed as, or in conjunction with, responsibilities as a paid employee for any company or organization; or as part of a for-profit endeavor as a business, is not eligible for nomination.

3. Submit nominations by 30 September2010 to the Selection Committee Chair:

Mrs. Julie Clausen

Email: gowithgodtoday@yahoo.com

Mail: 6900 Riverside Dr., Redding, CA 96001

4. The award recipients will be announced at the annual SCVAC Award Banquet, 1700 (5:00 p.m.) 30 October 2010. Shasta County Veterans Hall, Yuba Street, Redding, CA.

5. Nominations must be typed on a single sheet of 8.5” x 11” white bond paper. This equates to a total of 40 lines. Nominations exceeding one typed page will not be accepted.

6. Nominations (Individual and Group Award) shall be formatted as follows:

AWARD: (Insert either SCVAC Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award (Individual) or SCVAC Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award (Group)

AWARD PERIOD: 1 October 2009 through 30 September 2010

NAME OF NOMINEE:

NOMINEE PHONE NUMBER:

NAME OF PERSON NOMINATING:

NOMINATING PERSON’S PHONE NUMBER:

Provide factual and substantiated examples of the nominee’s significant advocacy for veteran affairs and demonstrated service to veterans and their families that warrant this recognition. Describe how the nominee took specific action to enhance the lives of veterans and their families through special projects and other outstanding services to veterans. Be sure to show the impact of the actions taken.

A. Scoring will be individually completed by each member of the awards committee at an awards committee meeting as called by the Chairperson. The Chairperson will then collect all individual committee member scores and combine them for a total score for each nomination package. The awardee is determined by the individual or group having the highest total score.

B. No ties will be allowed. In the event of a tie, committee members will jointly discuss the merits of the affected nomination packages. Upon completion of the discussion, committee members will then rescore the affected nominations. The Chairperson will then collect the individual committee member scores for each nomination package and tabulate a final total score. If scoring again results in a tie, the matter will be referred to the SCVAC President to cast the tie breaking vote. In the event the tie includes the nomination of the SCVAC President the Selection Committee Chairman will cast the deciding vote.

D. Criteria to be evaluated and scored is the same for both individual and group awards. It consists of the following categories: Veteran Advocacy, Community Service, and Teaming with Veterans Organizations.

E. Nomination criteria are individually weighted as follows:

1. Veteran Advocacy 50 Points

2. Community Service 25 Points

3. Teaming with Veterans Organizations 25 Points

Total Possible Points 100 Points

Sample nominations for individual and group awards are provided at Attachment 1 (Individual Award) and Attachment 2 (Group Award). They are intended to provide an illustration of how best to format the nomination. Several sample bullets have also been included to provide examples of how they might be written.

A. AWARD: SCVAC Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award (Individual)

B. AWARD PERIOD: 1 October through 31 September 2010

C. NAME OF NOMINEE: John J. Smith

D. NOMINEE PHONE NUMBER: (530) 866-1234

E. NOMINATING OFFICIAL NAME/TITLE: Michael S. Jones/R&R Accounting

F. NOMINATING OFFICIAL’S PHONE NUMBER: (530) 866-2468

G. NOMINATING OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE:

H. DATE SIGNED: 5 October 2010

- Jane Smith was the brainstorm behind ‘Christmas with the Troops, sending 250 gifts overseas

- Raised $5,000, organized the entire effort, arranged fundraiser dinner attended by 750

guests

- Served as President, Shasta County Veterans Affiliated Council (SCVAC)—served all vets

- Challenged school board’s plan for serious cuts to Navy JROTC Program at local high school

- Attended school board meeting, speaking eloquently and with authority on the matter

- Active member of the Northern California Veterans Cemetery Board of Directors

- ……………..Insert subparagraph…………………………………………..

- ……………..Insert subparagraph…………………………………………..

- Actively involved in local parish, serving as Lector and Sunday School Teacher

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- Sits on Cottonwood Parks Board of Directors, ensuring a safe environment for children to play

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

-

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

SCVAC Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award (Group)

A. AWARD: SCVAC Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award (Group)

B. AWARD PERIOD: 1 October through 31 September 2010

C. NAME OF NOMINEE: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #222

D. NOMINEE PHONE NUMBER: (530) 866-1234

E. NOMINATING OFFICIAL NAME/TITLE: Michael S. Jones/R&R Accounting

F. NOMINATING OFFICIAL’S PHONE NUMBER: (530) 866-2468

G. NOMINATING OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE:

H. DATE SIGNED: 5 October 2010

- VFW, Post #222 Honor Guard provided military honors to 75 deceased veterans over the year

- Disciplined rifle team and superb bugler added great dignity and emotion to solemn

occasions.

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- ……………..Insert subparagraph…………………………………………..

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- Sponsored annual “Honoring Vet Families Day”–over 500 attendees showed their appreciation

- Supported “Christmas with the Troops”, contributing 75 wrapped gifts and $500 in cash

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- Sponsored annual clean-up effort at Veterans’ Grove—in pristine condition for Memorial Day

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- Chaired annual “Stand Down” planning committee—served well over 150 homeless veterans

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

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- …………………………………..Insert paragraph…………………………………………..

- …………………………………..Insert paragraph

Hosted annual Korean War Veterans Day luncheon—attended by US and Korean War veteransVFW, Post #222 actively supported SCVAC mission, serving as group’s 1st Vice PresidentSupported Shasta Lake American Legion fundraiser—funds raised will replace leaking roofActive member Anderson Veterans of Foreign War, SCVAC, and Military Officers Association

The debate will be aired [...]]]> The Fiorina v. Boxer debate is on – September 1st @ 7pm! 12 MAJOR DEBATE PARTIES all across the state at the following locations. Driving attendance to these events is our first priority, so please help us pack these parties, and pass along this schedule to each and everyone you know!

The debate will be aired live, commercial free, from 7 PM to 8 PM on stations all across the state and at each of our 12 major debate parties Carly will be giving special post-debate comments to volunteers streaming live over the internet! Here are the party locations and RSVP info. Please RSVP and bring your family and friends to watch this historic debate!

San Diego
Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Ursula Kuster, 619-507-5549
Location: All American Grill, 7510 Hazard Center Dr, # 215, San Diego, CA 92108
RSVP: ursulakuster21@hotmail.com

Palm Springs
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Claudette Pais, (760) 770-1985
Location: Hotel Zoso,150 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palmsprings, CA 92262    
RSVP: claudette.pais@verizon.net

Los Angeles
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Gary Aminoff, 310-387-6900
Location: Galpin Ford, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 15555 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, CA
RSVP: gaminoff@aminoff.com

Ventura/Santa Barbara
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Larissa Nelson, 818-472-5080 / Diane Alexander, 805-857-3027
Location: GOP HQ, 80 Wood Rd, Camarillo
RSVP: larissamay@sbcglobal.net

SLO
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Rob Bryn, 805-234-2436
Location: Home of Jack Gould, 810 Donegal Dr – San Luis Obispo, 93405
RSVP: sbaird@teamcarly.com

Salinas/Monterey
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Bruce Gordon, 775-560-0000
Location: Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel, CA
RSVP: bgordon@teamcarly.com

Bakersfield
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  
Host/Contact: Cathy Abernathy, 202-365-3660
Location: Home of Mike and Sheri WIlliams, 14934 Henderson, Bako 93314
RSVP: cabernathy@libertystar.net

Fresno
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Lisa Ott, 559-930-6075
Location: Pardini’s Fresno, 2257 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno
RSVP: lott@teamcarly.com

Sacramento
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Nina Mourning, 916-215-1256
Location: Ten 22, 1022 2nd Street, Old Sacramento, CA  95814
RSVP: ninamourning@hotmail.com

East Bay
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: 415-244-1151
Location: Home of Tom DelBeccaro, 3553 O’Connor Dr., Lafayette,  94549
RSVP: Darcy_Linn@gap.com

Chico
Date/Time: Butte County GOP HQ, Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Cynthia Van Auken, 530-332-9144
Location: 896 East Ave, Chico, CA 95973
RSVP: clvanauken@mindspring.com

Eureka/Humboldt
Date/Time: Sept 1st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Host/Contact: Kathy Rodriguez, 707-498-9399
Location: Red Lion Inn, 1929 4th Street, Eureka
RSVP: kswenrod1@yahoo.com

Seems like a reasonable plan to [...]]]>

Democratic congressional candidate, Jim Reed, recently challenged Congressman Wally Herger (R-CD2) to a series of three debates in the North State.  The first two would have occurred in August, one in Yuba City, the other in Chico.  The final debate in September would have taken place in Redding.

Seems like a reasonable plan to me.

Holding debates in some of the more populated areas of the congressional district would have afforded voters a pretty convenient opportunity to judge first-hand the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates.

Unfortunately, Wally refused.  Instead, his campaign staff apparently suggested they’d be interested in a possible October debate.

Anxious to lock in on a firm date, the Reed campaign then, apparently, approached the Chico League of Women Voters to see if they’d be interested in hosting an October debate.  They were.  A tentative date of October 6th was selected.

Again, seems like a reasonable plan to me. 

A debate in early October would most likely garner a lot of voter interest given its close proximity to Election Day, while also taking place well before absentee ballots began showing up in voter mail boxes. 

Unfortunately, Wally refused . . . again. 

Although still expressing interest in a single October debate, Herger’s campaign staff wasn’t quite ready to commit to or even seriously discuss a specific date . . . at least not at the moment.  You know the old saying, “Don’t call us; we’ll call you.”

Back during the primary congressional campaign, similar efforts were made to schedule debates between myself, the republican challenger, and the congressman.  All to no avail.

To their credit, the Bostonian Tea Party and Chico League of Women Voters tried mightily to get Wally to participate in their respective debates.  He declined all offers, citing a convenient ‘longstanding policy’ preventing him from engaging in political discourse with fellow republican challengers. 

All personal political considerations aside, candidates seeking elected office should welcome the opportunity to engage in rigorous political debate.  In fact, they should pursue it.  What better opportunity to showcase one’s command of the facts and leadership on the many critical issues facing America today? 

I realize I run the risk of being accused of jumping onto the Reed bandwagon by supporting his call for debates.  Trust me . . . nothing could be further from the truth.  My conservative roots run long and deep.  Rather, I’ve jumped upon the growing bandwagon of everyday folks demanding accountability, honesty, and a healthy command of the facts from all those who seek or hold elected office.

Dare I say, “Let the debates begin.”

I’m honored to be working on the Shasta County team in support of Carly Fiorina’s election to the US Senate. 

Specifically, I’m heading up the Communications effort.  Primarily, this entails trying to get as many Letters to the Editor published in support of Carly.  If you’d like to help out in this regard, please let me [...]]]> Friends,

I’m honored to be working on the Shasta County team in support of Carly Fiorina’s election to the US Senate. 

Specifically, I’m heading up the Communications effort.  Primarily, this entails trying to get as many Letters to the Editor published in support of Carly.  If you’d like to help out in this regard, please let me know.

It’s official!  The Fiorina / Boxer debate is now on the calendar for September 1st.  Check out all the details below.

“Be sure to tune in for the first of, hopefully, several televised debates between Republican candidate Carly Fiorina and Democrat incumbent Barbara Boxer.   The debate will be televised live from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. the evening of September 1st.  It will be carried on one of the C-SPAN channels and KRVU (Chico), KTVU, KICU (San Francisco), and KCRA (Sac).  You can also listen to it on the radio at C-SPAN Radio, KQED-FM (SF), or NPR.  This is a great opportunity to see the two major candidates respond to the issues facing the nation and California.”

I’ve known Patrick Henry Jones for several years now and can personally attest to his strong conservative values, independent ‘do what’s right’ spirit and love for his community and his country.

The voters of Redding are fortunate to have a man of Jones’ character, motivation and inspriation wanting to serve them. 

Please consider supporting Patrick in his [...]]]> Friends,

I’ve known Patrick Henry Jones for several years now and can personally attest to his strong conservative values, independent ‘do what’s right’ spirit and love for his community and his country.

The voters of Redding are fortunate to have a man of Jones’ character, motivation and inspriation wanting to serve them. 

Please consider supporting Patrick in his reelection bid for Redding City Council.

Upcoming fundraiser details are provided directly below….

Patrick Jones
Redding City Council
Fund Raiser and All American BBQ  

Help support Patrick in his bid for re-election to City Council.  We need fiscally responsible leadership for our City. 

Enjoy this opportunity to ask Patrick about the issues we face and his vision for the future of Redding. 
 
Fiscal responsibility is always important, but in these tough economic times it is essential to the well being of our community.  

Get involved! Find out why Patrick Henry Jones is the right candidate to make the difficult, but necessary decisions for today. Help Patrick lay the foundation for a brighter, sustainable economic future for Redding.

PURCHASE TICKETS AT JONES’ FORT1600 E. CYPRESS AVE. #2REDDING, CA 96002 * Tel: 222-3223

What: “All American BBQ” of: Ribs, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Garlic Bread and Ice Cold Watermelon. 

When: Saturday August 28th, from 3PM to 7PM. 

Where: Tierra Oaks at: 19658 San Vincente Dr.   

Donation is $25 per plate/per person. 

There will be a gun raffle and other activities to facilitate our fund raising effort. 

Directions: North on I-5 to Oasis Rd. Go three miles on Oasis (which turns into Old Oregon Trail) and turn left on La Cresenta Dr (Tierra Oaks Golf Course). Turn left on Tierra Heights and right on San Vincente. Go to the third house on the right.

Paid for by Friends of Patrick Henry Jones for Redding City Council 2010FPPC# 1289195

On Tuesday, June 8, California will hold a primary to determine who will run in November’s general elections.

NumbersUSA doesn’t endorse candidates, but we do tell you who has the best immigration platform. The grid below compares all candidates based on their responses to our Immigration-Reduction survey. If they have not completed our survey, candidates have [...]]]>    

On Tuesday, June 8, California will hold a primary to determine who will run in November’s general elections.

NumbersUSA doesn’t endorse candidates, but we do tell you who has the best immigration platform. The grid below compares all candidates based on their responses to our Immigration-Reduction survey. If they have not completed our survey, candidates have been rated based on past actions and statements. Candidates labeled as True Reformers agree with NumbersUSA on most of our key issues.

House Election: Jun 08 Year 2010	Wally Herger (GOP)	Colonel Pete Stiglich (GOP)	Jim Reed (DEM)
Oppose Amnesty
Attrition Through Enforcement
Mandate E-Verify
Assist Local Police
Defund Sanctuary Cities
Fund Entry/Exit System
Border Security
End Birthright Citizenship
End Chain Migration
End Visa Lotteries
Limit Worker Importation
Reduce Total Immigration
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NumbersUSA is strictly non-partisan, with no preference for one party, one candidate or another, but our comparison grids indicate which candidates would do the best job in reducing overall immigration numbers.
 
Candidates with a Grade Letter above their photo are either incumbents or previously served in Congress.
 
You can read full descriptions of each category on the grid by going to our website at: http://www.numbersusa.com/content/elections/races/congressional Click on the map to get to the race you are following.  When you mouse over the categories on the left of the grid, a full description will pop up.

THANKS,

ROY BECK
NumbersUSA CEO and Founder

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Our recommendations for the June 8 ballot

By CN&R Staff

This article was published on 06.03.10.

There are some exciting races in this year’s primary election, both locally and statewide.  The members of the CN&R editorial board have selected the ones they think are most interesting and made the following endorsements in contested elections.  We [...]]]> The CN&R’s endorsements (excerpts)

Our recommendations for the June 8 ballot

By CN&R Staff

This article was published on 06.03.10.

There are some exciting races in this year’s primary election, both locally and statewide.  The members of the CN&R editorial board have selected the ones they think are most interesting and made the following endorsements in contested elections.  We urge voters, however, to do their own investigations of the candidates and issues and to come to their own conclusions.

FEDERAL

U.S. Congress, District 2: Pete Stiglich

Wally Herger is seeking his 12th term, and our sense is that he’s running on autopilot these days, just filling the seat and drawing the paycheck.  He’s done little or nothing for his district this year.  It’s time for a change.  His Republican challenger, Pete Stiglich, a retired Air Force colonel, is just as conservative as Herger is, perhaps more so, but he at least is passionate about the job and eager to get things done.

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Primary Election Day, June 8, 2010

“Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual–or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.”  

Samuel Adams, in the Boston Gazette, April 16, 1781

Thank you for your support,

Colonel Pete Endorsed by North State Paper!

Stiglich and Hanks for GOP Congressional Race

Daily Democrat

May 21, 2010

Excerpt:

“In the race for the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, the Democrat is endorsing Republicans Loren Hanks and Pete Stiglich as the nominees.  

In the 2nd Congressional District, we support Stiglich, 56, a resident of Cottonwood, who is a retired colonel [...]]]>

Colonel Pete Endorsed by North State Paper!

Stiglich and Hanks for GOP Congressional Race

Daily Democrat

May 21, 2010

Excerpt:

“In the race for the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, the Democrat is endorsing Republicans Loren Hanks and Pete Stiglich as the nominees.
 

In the 2nd Congressional District, we support Stiglich, 56, a resident of Cottonwood, who is a retired colonel of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1980 to 2006.  

While we like incumbent Wally Herger, we feel he has been in Congress too long, having served since 1986.  Additionally, over time Herger has fallen more in lockstep with the Republican Party and shown little independent thinking.  He’s a safe vote for the party, and this has affected his independence.  In short, he’s more of the same-old, same old. 

Stiglich, meanwhile, holds many of the same philosophies as Herger.  The significant difference, however, is that he could go to Washington, D.C., unincumbered by political diatribe, or be beholden to the Republican Party as Herger is.  Herger has played off the anti-government mood of the country, it’s time to show him that his message has been heard.”

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 Don Polson, The Way I See It

Red Bluff Daily News

May 17, 2010

Excerpt:

“The Tea Party Patriots’ hosted several candidates who upheld the high caliber of citizens that seek offices in the north state.

‘Colonel’ Pete Stiglich, as he is known for his Air Force service, is another example of the fine, upstanding, common sense Republicans that aspire to hold office and serve voters.  His uphill campaign against Congressman Herger will, if successful, provide Tehama County’s overwhelmingly conservative political culture with solid representation in Washington, D.C.”

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 Primary Election Day

June 8, 2010

“Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.  If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption.”

Author: James Garfield

Evangelina Marta Andersen, Cottonwood

Record Searchlight, June 6, 2010

I have worked for two legislators during the past decade and know firsthand what type of leadership is needed to get this state and nation back on track.

We need to elect a God-fearing man of integrity who stays true to his convictions, [...]]]> Col. Pete is Right Man for Congress

Evangelina Marta Andersen, Cottonwood

Record Searchlight, June 6, 2010

I have worked for two legislators during the past decade and know firsthand what type of leadership is needed to get this state and nation back on track.

We need to elect a God-fearing man of integrity who stays true to his convictions, is fiscally responsible, is committed to proposing viable legislation and will work diligently to protect our country’s borders.

A man who is not easily swayed, does not repeat the same mistakes and is not weak in character.

A man who is trustworthy and will cast his vote against opposition and ridicule on the important issues that are facing us today.

A man who is willing to lead with wisdom and common sense.

A man willing to serve his constituency rather than ensure his re-election.

A man who isn’t manipulated by special interest groups or pressured by career politicians to vote for a budget that isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.

A man with leadership experience, a gentleman and a scholar — a true statesman.

That man is Col. Pete Stiglich.

It’s time to elect a congressman who will “to the best of their ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution” and “faithfully execute” the office of the United States Congress.

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Primary Election Day

June 8, 2010

A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation.
- James Freeman Clarke

Commemoration

25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953

The Forgotten War

19 June 2010

NOON

Anderson VFW Post No. 9650

3210 W. Center St.

Anderson, CA

TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE BRAVE VETERANS

WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR OUR FREEDOM

We invite all Korean War Veterans and their family members to a commemorative event hosted by the Korean [...]]]> 60th Anniversary of the Korean War

Commemoration

25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953

The Forgotten War

19 June 2010

NOON

Anderson VFW Post No. 9650

3210 W. Center St.

Anderson, CA

TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE BRAVE VETERANS

WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR OUR FREEDOM

We invite all Korean War Veterans and their family members to a commemorative event hosted by the Korean American community.

Contact Kim Chamberlain, (530) 227-6432 for info.

“FREEDOM IS NOT FREE”