"Veterans Helping Veterans"
V.H.V. TV PEG series presented by
the Veterans Employment Committee of San
Mateo County, Ca and
online since 2009 on
AMVETS California AMVETS California Service Foundation is our sponsor
"Veterans Resource Center - San Francisco." The story of how this
Veterans Resouce Center was created by community partnerships and private
donations is presented. Staff of the VRC tell how they are outreaching
to veterans in San Francisco. VRC SF is located at the War Memorial
Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue. Part 1 of 2.
"Reaching Women Veterans" was videotaped at the Women Veterans
Conference 2011 held in Ontario, CA. Interviewed by Sheryl Shaffer
are Jeanne Bonfilio, Gina Rawson, Nancy K. Dailey, Kenya Lawson and
Eldonna L. Fernandez.
"Three
interviews." In the first one, Sheryl interviews (L) Dave Mahler,
Founder of USA Together. The second interview is the story of
Kilroy Was Here and third is about the Viet Nam Veterans Legacy
Mortocycle Club.
"Jobs and Services for Veterans" features (L) Jarom Vahai, Founder of "Green Careers 4 Vets" and Starlyn Lara, Women Veterans Coordinator and Anthony Sordini, Project Manager, both from "Swords to Plowshares" explain how they are out reaching to veterans during an interview with Sheryl Shaffer (R). Learn about employers who are currently hiring veterans and what type of jobs are available. The counselors from "Swords" discuss many issues facing our veterans such as homelessness, training and discharge upgrades and how "Swords" helps veterans achieve their goals.
William
E. Roberts (L), a broker, explains why "VA Mortgages"
are the best home loans in
America during an interview with Sheryl Shaffer (R).
Learn all the secrets from this expert on how to buy a home with a zero
down loan, refinancing and income properties. The VA offers the lowest
interest rates available.
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OPM
(Office of Personnel Mangement) Veterans Services Representative West
Shelley Anderson is interviewed by Sheryl Shaffer as they
discuss the "Veterans Employment Initiative" and how veterans can apply for a Federal Career
in the VHV TV episode "Federal Employment."
The
VHV TV episode "Memorial Day 2011"
was video taped at the Golden Gate National
Cemetary, San Bruno, CA. Sponsored by the
Avenue of Flags
Committee.
Jarome Vahai, U.S. Marine Corps vet and President of the Veterans Club at Skyline College (L) is interviewed by Sheryl Shaffer (R) as they present "Operation: Electric Cars, Clean and Green" taped in studio 5/17/2011. Featured is Earth Day 2011 highlights from Skyline College. Go to Green Careers for Vets for more information and to read Jarome's journal and how veterans are getting green jobs (electrical vehicle repair and learning EV technology) all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sheryl interviews (L) to (R) Alex Crichlow and Mark Sutro as they present "Whole Vet, Mind-Body-Spirit and Community" at Club One at Embarcadero in San Francisco. Veteran particpants explain how "WholeVet" is transforming them.
2011
Western Access Video Excellence award winner.
"From Combat to the Classroom, V-ROC." The Veterans Resources & Opportunities Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting and dedication of V-ROC on March 23, 2011.
(L) to (R) Sheryl interviews John Bernier AMVETS CA So. Area Cmdr. and Dennis Boyce, Dist. 17 Cmdr.as they discuss how AMVETS helps veterans at the "Barstow Veterans Home." Staff and residents are interviewed. Filmed on location Feb. 28, 2011.
Lorraine Plass, Legislative Chair for AMVETS Dept. of CA (L) to (R) is interviwed by Sheryl Shaffer and also featured; John Reece, AMVETS CA Past Dept. Cmdr. They discuss the importance of County Veterans Service Officers throughout California."Veteran Legislative Issues" was filmed Jan. 23, 2011 at the DEC in Santa Maria.
Sheryl presents an interview with Patrick A. Tillery and his Quest for a
U.S.P.S. stamp of KilroyWasHere Also featured is Leo McArdle, of
San Mateo County and his work with the Boy Scouts.
"Veteran Peer Specialists"
with (L) to (R) Major General Daniel E. Helix, Commanding General, Sheryl
Shaffer and Leo McArdle, Col. and Deputy Chief of Staff for Honors of the
U.S. Volunteers. An open
and frank discussion of the issues of PTSD are presented. The U.S.V. provides
Military Funeral Honors for Veterans. Taped in studio Nov. 16, 2010.
On Nov. 7, 2010, Exec. Dir. Kenya Lawson, of G. I. Hope and homeless Women Veterans were interviewed. The "G. I. Hope" interviews allow these lady veterans to tell their stories of struggle and how they are changing their lives. Sheryl interviews Kenya as Brent Harvey video tapes the interviews. Photos of Fashion Show.
Tuesday,
July 20, 2010. "Veteran Community Outreach" (L)
Margie Carrington, MPA, Dean of Student Services at Canada College in Redwood
City and (R) Nicole Boulanger, NLP Master Practitioner
are interviewed by (C) Sheryl Shaffer as they speak about Canada College
and their need for a veteran coordinator (mentor) on campus and Neuro
Linguistic Programming for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (P.T.S.D.). NLP is the study of subjective experience
Tuesday,
May 18, 2010, Sheryl Shaffer (r) AMVETS CA Dist. 4 Cmdr., interviews
Stacey M. Sprenkel (L) Attorney from Morrison and
Foerster and Dr. Bridget C. Cantrell (C) of
heartstowardhome.com as they
present "The Truth about PTSD."
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Sheryl Shaffer is the
Executive Producer and Host of the VHV TV PEG series.
Since
1995 we tape the
TV series
at the
Watch us on Peninsula TV - Channel 26 - San Mateo County. VHV TV series is now available for uploading for broadcast to any 1 of 3,000 P.E.G. (Public, Education, Government) community television stations across the U.S. Check it out on pegmedia.org
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For Employment
Services please contact the Employment Development Department Veteran
Workforce Specialists:
Arnel Junio 650.508.6727. German Alvarado 650.802.5064. Workforce Services Branch, 550 Quarry Road, San Carlos, CA 94080.
We invite you to join us at our next meeting.
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