Webster University Student Veterans Organization

10/19/2017

Thomas Palozola was a leader on the campus in Webster Groves and served as president of the Student Veterans Organization.

09/15/2017

Just found out that the new SVO team already have their FB page set up! Please Like and Follow their page for the most recent updates regarding Webster's SVO!

https://www.facebook.com/WebsterUSVO/

The SVO represents a transition from military to college life, but is not exclusively for veterans. The organization welcomes all Webster students who are interested in becoming part of the team or those who simply wants to support their troops.

09/15/2017

Great news! We have veterans on campus that have rebooted SVO. There is currently a team that are proactive and have plans to further improve the SVO. Already they have 1) acquired new furniture for the Vet Center; 2) is working with Jason Blakemore to rename the Vet Center after Tom Palozola, 3) have created a new page / group in order to re-acquire admin privileges. That being said, standby for further word on events, meetings, and developments from the new team.

You can reach myself or members from the new team at the following:

Email: [email protected]
page: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterUSVO/
SVO's Advisor: Sara Boyd (Webster Faculty)
or through "'Involved Webster" in connections

The SVO represents a transition from military to college life, but is not exclusively for veterans. The organization welcomes all Webster students who are interested in becoming part of the team or those who simply wants to support their troops.

08/12/2017

Just a little update. The prior President Tom Palozola of Webster's SVO had passed away not so long ago and with him, the ability to add or remove other admins. As such, I'll still be posting up any news I receive from the VA, other SVOs/SVAs, and job opportunities that comes up. Currently there is a lack of SVO activity on campus as many are not interested in leading it. If and when there will be a new crew, I will post a link of the new page. Till then, do good, stay motivated, and do let me know of I can help you in any way. You can reach me by sending sending a message thru here or emailing me at [email protected]

Semper Fi,

- Charlie Mach
(Prior SVO President / Alumni)

05/31/2017

I normally don't like to post these things on here, but Tom played a significant role during his stint as President of the SVO. As such, we could at least help his family in these dire times. Semper Fidelis devil dog..

Please help Matt and his family cover the expenses of their brother/son's funeral costs. There is no better way of explaining Tom than through Matt's words: "With the heaviest of hearts I have to inform the world that God has called another Marine, my Brother, my best friend, Cpl. Tom Palozola J...

05/25/2017

::: THE READING OF THE FALLEN VIETNAM WAR :::

The 10th District, Department of Missouri, American Legion (St Louis County) and the St. Louis County Parks Department, are proud to announce a very special ceremony, The Reading Of The Fallen Vietnam War. Starting at sunrise 0540 hours, May 25, 2017, to honor the 50th Year Commemoration of the Vietnam War, we will avow the 58,312 military members who were killed in action or succumbed from wounds received in combat zone. Continuously over the next 4.5 days, this will happen at Sylvan Springs County Park, at the Ordnance Shelter except for Sunday afternoon & early evening at Wohlschlaeger Shelter. The entrance to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery is right across Sheridan Road.

Additionally, we will have short stoppages to allow Veterans, local families, friends & supporters to personally avow their loved one who has passed from effects of Vietnam like Agent Orange, PTS, and other maladies.

And every day at 1800(6pm), we will present DOD issued lapel pins to all Veterans who served during Vietnam Era 1961-1975 along with Presidential Certificates that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

There will be many opportunities for groups like Veteran organizations, Boy Scouts, churches, schools, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, or any group that would like to help perform this avocation of honor. Contact Mike LeBlanc [email protected] for details and hour blocks available.

Lastly, we will have space for anyone that wants to place an object of remembrance to a friend, family member or loved one at the site.

MIKE LeBLANC
Veteran Service Officer & Advocate
St. Louis Veterans Business Network, Founder
The Veteran Landing Project Manager
Fort St. Louis "the store to buy Veteran made products and other items of Veteran interest"
314-363-3715
Superior Service...Community Partner...Veteran Owned...45+ yrs experience...Because

05/18/2017

The annual VA Stand Down was held at StLCC Forest Park this year. Student Veterans from various universities like WashU, SLU, UMSL, and Webster came out to support fellow Veterans who struggle with homelessness. There was music, bbq, various support programs, a barber station, as well as distribution of surplus military gear to combat the cold weather. Support programs available included services to build or review resumes, free suits for interviews, and other assistance programs.

02/28/2017

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