BIAA Accomplishments
Nationwide Affiliate Teleconference
Thank you to everyone who participated in the March 18, 2008 teleconference. Susan Connors highlighted BIAA's goals and accomplishments for 2007, and reviewed the priorities for 2008. Affiliates shared new information, resources and program ideas. Minutes from the teleconference are available at: http://www.brain-injury.org/affiliation.htm. Upcoming nationwide teleconferences will be announced in the Flash.
BIAA Accomplishments for 2007 now available
BIAA 2007 goals and accomplishments are available at http://: http://www.brain-injury.org/affiliation.htm
To receive printed brochures of the accomplishments please send an email to cfeller@biausa.org.
Current BIAA Sign -on Letters
BIAA sign on letters are posted to the STAR site at http://www.brain-injury.org/advocacy.htm on weekly basis. Please remember to check the site for weekly updates.
Newman's Own Award
The purpose of the Newman's Own Awards is to recognize and reward volunteer and/or non-profit organizations that improve the quality of life for active duty, Reserve, and Guard military families. Eligible programs can support veterans as part of the proposed benefit, but the focus must be on active duty, Reserve, and Guard.
Sponsored by three organizations (Fisher House Foundation, Newman's Own, and Military Times Media Group), a total of $75,000 is available for innovative plans to improve the quality of life for military families, up to a maximum of $15,000 each.
The proposal must be postmarked faxed or email by May 2, 2008. For more information, contact the Fisher House Foundation:
Telephone: 1-888-294-8560
Email: info@fisherhouse.org
Website: http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/newmans.shtml
