The Maine Military & Community Network

06/02/2022

10th Annual Maine Military & Community Network Conference

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Thursday, June 16 , 2022 In-Person Event
USM Lewiston Campus
7:00 AM ( ET ) - 4:30 PM ( ET )

General Attendee $40 / Military Personnel or Veteran $25

The Maine Military and Community Network is proud presents the 10th Annual Conference: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
The opening keynote speaker, Dr. David Howes, MD, will address the importance of engaging patients in their own health care, a philosophy he brought to Martin’s Point Health Care in 1989 as a primary care physician. Dr. Howes has served as the President and CEO of Martin Point Health Care since 1996.
The morning continues with Jennifer Dane, CEO of the Modern Military Association of America - the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. She currently serves as a founding board member of Partners in PROMISE, a Vet Policy Fellow, and an Executive Producer of the short film Red Skies.
Afternoon breakouts will include presentations from both Catholic Charities and Tri County Mental Health. There will be a briefing on Military 101 and several panel presentations including the “Four Chaplains”, a Native American Veterans Panel and Veteran Voices on the Homefront Panel.
There will be military and veteran informational and networking opportunities throughout the day.
To wrap up the day, there will be a final briefing on How to Apply for Veteran Benefits presented by the Maine Bureau of Veteran Services.
Conference Objectives:
• Engage civilian communities into the reintegration of veterans and service members.
• Increase the awareness among service members, veterans and providers of issues and opportunities related to the well being of those who have served in the military.

The registration fee of includes workshop attendance, 5 continuing education credits and lunch.
This is an in-person event. Some of the morning sessions will be live streamed. Registration and payment is required for access. Continuing education certificates are NOT available for virtual option.

Scholarships are available. Please email [email protected]

Email [email protected] to inquire about resource table opportunities.

We will continue to monitor daily COVID numbers and Maine DCD recommendations. We will include any COVID protocols required in the email sent to you 1 week prior the conference.

For More Information and To Register

Thursday, June 26 2022 USM Lewiston Campus- In-Person Event 7:00 AM ( ET ) - 4:30 PM ( ET )

03/10/2021

The VA Maine Healthcare System has made available virtual benefit meetings via VA Video Connect (VVC)!

This technology allows Veterans to schedule video meetings in the comfort of their homes, using their own devices (e.g., smartphone, computer, laptop, tablet, etc.) for questions or updates about their VA benefits.

To make an appointment, please call 207-621-6938

02/03/2021

This Town Hall is supported through generous contributions from Booz Allen Hamilton, TriWest, Philips, Delta Dental, Cerner, The Independence Fund, Galileo, Spiritune, and Carelinx.

09/12/2020

Always remember!

08/17/2020

The Greater Portland Maine Military and Community Network invites you to its next quarterly meeting, on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

This meeting will take place virtually using Zoom. There will also be a call-in option for those without computer/video access.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://maine.zoom.us/j/97563673014?pwd=TGFyTFo0ZVMzR3FpTHdVQTNsTVNxUT09
Meeting ID: 975 6367 3014
Password: 117598

Call-in Option:
+1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 975 6367 3014

08/17/2020

The York County Maine Military and Community Network invites you to its next quarterly meeting, TODAY, Monday August 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

Adam Hartwig, York District Public Health Liaison from the Maine Department of Human Health Services will be today's guest speaker and address the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on Veterans.

This meeting will take place virtually using Zoom. There will also be a call-in option for those without computer/video access.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7593657822
Meeting ID: 759 365 7822

Call-in option:
+1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 759 365 7822

08/13/2020

FOOD GIVE AWAY for needy families with Veteran priority!
When: Friday, August 14, 2020 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 9935 (1 Hutchinson St. Sanford, ME)
Please bring veteran ID, VA ID card, or DD-214, with state ID for priority service. This event will adhere to all COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

FOOD GIVE AWAY for needy families with Veteran priority!

When: Friday, August 14, 2020 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 9935 (1 Hutchinson St. Sanford, ME)
Please bring veteran ID, VA ID card, or DD-214, with state ID for priority service. This event will adhere to all COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

08/13/2020

PeopleReady staffing will be hosting a "Drive-Thru" Job Fair on August 14, 2020 at their Lewiston, Maine location.
The job fair will run from 11:00AM - 1:00PM!

This is a rain or shine event, don't forget to bring your resume and identification!

PeopleReady staffing will be hosting a "Drive-Thru" Job Fair on August 14, 2020 at their Lewiston location. This is a rain or shine event, don't forget to bring your resume and identification.

08/12/2020

Augusta Maine Lowe's is holding a Military Drive-Thru Hiring Event on September 9th from 9am-3pm!

Augusta Maine Lowe's is holding a Military Drive-Thru Hiring Event on September 9th

08/12/2020

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Seeds of Hope and York County MMCN Veteran Su***de Prevention Task Force, have had to move the date of the safeTALK Su***de Prevention/Intervention program training. The new date is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. This training will be held at Seeds of Hope (35 South St. Biddeford, ME), from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. (although it will likely end around 7:30 p.m.). All safety precautions will be in place: masks, physical distancing, light evening meal will be professionally prepared and individually wrapped using all disposable products.

If you are interested in taking this training, now is the time! It won’t be offered in our area for at least another year.

To register please call: 207-283-1783

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to move the date of the safeTALK Su***de Prevention/Intervention program. The new date is Tuesday, September 1. The time is the same, 4:00 – 8:00 (although it will likely end around 7:30). All other details remain the same. All safety precautions will be in place: masks, physical distancing, light evening meal will be professionally prepared and individually wrapped using all disposable products.

If you want to take this training, now is the time. It won’t be offered in our area for at least another year. Registration info is on the attached flyer.