MOPH Northeast LA Chapter 331

The MOPH 2010 Department Convention was a huge success. MOPH Red Stick Chapter 177 hosted the event and all that attended enjoyed a good time and plenty of delicious food. The guest speakers (Secretary of Louisiana Veterans Affairs Lane Carson, Nat'l Cmdr. Jim Sims, Region V Cmdr. Fred Rey and Congressman Bill Cassidy) were very informative and each Chapter was encouraged to continue thier support of veteran's issues. Our National Commander Jim Sims and Region V Commander Frederico "Fred" Rey shared many challenges that MOPH faces in the future and both pointed out that we need to reach as many young Purple Heart veterans as possible. Congressman Bill Cassidy shared his thoughts on many House Bills that were being introduce concerning veteran benefits and stated that many in Congress were in full support of veterans issues. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Lane Carson spoke on Louisiana Veterans Homes and the need to be wise in the way the money is used without affecting the care of the veterans. All of our Veteran Homes are rated in with 5 Stars which makes them the best in the state. Below is a slideshow presentation of the Convention. Click on the Forward button to advance.