For more information or to RSVP, call

Phil at 832.236.9609 or email LSVA at LoneStarVeterans@gmail.com  

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Attention All OEF/OIF Veterans:
 
Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Neuroscience is currently trying to recruit OEF/OIF veterans for one of our research studies.  We use fMRI scans of the brain to try to understand how deployment can impact the biology of the brain.  Getting an MRI is standard, completely non-invasive and is not painful.  Basically we are wanting to see what the returning veteran’s brain is doing while they play one of our games in the scanner. 

Participants do get compensated for their time.  We pay $10 per hour for answering questionnaires and $20 or more for the fMRI scan depending on how they play the game in the scanner.  Also, participants will get a copy of their brain on CD the first time they come in for a scan. 

For more information please visit our website at: http://pchiu.cpu.bcm.edu/Participate/Veterans.html.

Click here here <http://www.lonestarveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/VAposter.final.neutral.pdf>  to download the program’s flyer and contact Jessica Eiseman at the information below if interested in participating.

Jessica Eiseman - jeiseman@cpu.bcm.edu <http://www.lonestarveterans.org/wp-admin/jeiseman@cpu.bcm.edu>
Baylor College of Medicine
office: 713.798.2222

Log onto www.paypal.com and enter our email address – LoneStarVeterans@gmail.com and enter the amount you’d like to donate!

Are you a Veteran or active military who has transitioned or is planning to separate within the next year?  Come check out the resources and services offered by our FREE local Transition Assistance Program class starting February 1, 2010.

You are invited to attend the first TAP Class of 2010 which will take place Monday February 1 though Thursday February 4, 2010.  February’s program will feature many new representatives, resources and services for our transitioning personnel stationed in the south east Texas region.  So far these classes have been a great success for these service members and I hope you will all be able to join us again for this session or if you’re just now joining us, welcome aboard!

In order to RSVP, please go to http://www.houstontx.gov/contactus/vetaffairs.html and select the “TAP Class” option in the third drop down toolbar after entering your contact information.  Also, you can download the program agenda by clicking here: Houston TAP Class Agenda.

The running club is ready to get started again!
 
I know we are all working hard to keep that New Year’s Resolution of getting and staying in shape, so be sure to join us every week for a 3 mile jog!
 
When: Every Tuesday, starting January 19th at 5:30 p.m.
 
Where: Memorial Park: please park at the swimming pool located next to Becks Prime Restaurant; meet at the picnic table
 
Please feel free to give Shannon a call at 832.723.5029.  See you there!!

Also, if you’d like to volunteer for the 2nd Annual Metal & Muscle Expo(see attached flier) fhe following day on Saturday January 16, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, send an email to LoneStarVeterans@gmail.com.  The 2nd Annual Metal & Muscle Expo is a US Paralympics Military sponsored event that features adaptive sports for severely injured service members like wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, soccer, sitting volleyball and much more.  LSVA members will be on-hand to volunteer with the various events and even participate in several of them as a team.  Please wear your LSVA t-shirt or if you do not have one, make sure you send what size you need when you RSVP to LoneStarVeterans@gmail.com.

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Local Fundraiser to bring San Antonio Veterans of Iraq & Afghanistan to Houston for the First Annual Muscle Expo to Introduce Paralympic Sports to injured Service Members 

Lone Star Veterans Association (LSVA) would like to announce a fundraiser to assist 12 Veterans of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom with obtaining funds to travel from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio to Houston to participate in the 2nd Annual Metal & Muscle Expo  on January 16, 2010 sponsored by the US Paralympic Military Program. 

Houston Parks and Recreation Department has asked LSVA to help put on a Softball Tournament to help raise money for this cause and we’d like you to participate in any way you can!  Signup a co-ed team to play on Saturday January 9th or contact Chuck French at charles.french@cityofhouston.net to donate!

The Veterans are in need of $2,500 dollars to assist with travel expenses and hotel fees. Area businesses are asked to sponsor one of the ten athletes at a cost of only $250. All donations are tax deductible.

Lone Star Veterans Association is a group for veterans who have served after 9/11 in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, and its our mission is to make Houston the best city for returning veterans and continue serving one another.

For more information about assisting these worthy soldiers, please contact Raquel Singleton at 310.428.0058 or by e-mail at LoneStarVeterans@gmail.com.

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Outward Bound, a 45-year old non-profit outdoor, adventure-education organization, is looking for OEF and OIF Veterans, interested in participating in fully- funded reintegration wilderness expeditions. Adventures are physically, mentally and emotionally stimulating and work to build the self-confidence, trust, and communication skills necessary to successfully return to their families and communities following war time service. Goals of the program are to provide a positive outdoor experience for military veterans that will enable them to experience the healing benefits of the natural world and benefit from quality environmental education. 

Click here to find out more information about this opportunity.