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1、Public DirectoryMICHIGAN DEPARTMENT of MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS3411 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, MI 48906www.michigan.gov/dmva Major General Thomas G. Cutler, Director & the Adjutant GeneralVETERANS AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, MI 48906(517) 335

2、-6523Fax: (517) 241-0674www.michigan.gov/veterans Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone, Assistant Adjutant General for Veterans AffairsFausonecmichigan.gov Hubert B. Hess, Chief of StaffHesshmichigan.gov Stefanie Hoppes, Administrative AssistantHoppessmichigan.gov MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUND3423 Nor

3、th Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, MI 48906(517) 373-3130Fax: (517) 335-1631EXECUTIVEAnne-Marie Dutcher, DirectorDutcheramichigan.gov Patricia Pingel, Secretary to Director & Board of TrusteesPingelpmichigan.gov APPLICATION REVIEWS & APPEALSDawn Bollis, Departmental AnalystBollisdmichigan.gov F

4、INANCIAL ADMINISTRATION & MILITARY RECORDS SECTIONMary Kay Robinson, SupervisorRobinsonm5michigan.gov Patricia Smith, Departmental Technician Smithp9michigan.gov STATE VETERANS HOMESBOARD OF MANAGERSDepartment of Military and Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs Directorate 3423 North Martin Luther King

5、 Jr. Blvd. Lansing, MI 48906Tim D. Bade, Independent Jasper T. McCain, AMVETS52394 Creek Lane 12644 IleneNew Baltimore, MI 48047 Detroit, MI 48238 (586) 557-6982 (313) 934-6949Willard F. Coffey, American Legion Ernest E. Meyers, Sr., VFW18 Woods Ave. 925 Forest St.LAnse, MI 49946 Charlotte, MI 48813

6、(906) 5247255 (517) 543-0014Richard “Chic” LaFave, VFW Harvey Slotman, DAVP.O. Box 1104 4775 Ravine Dr.Gwinn, MI 49841 Holland, MI 49423(906) 346-9420 (616) 396-3926F. Gerrit Veldman, American Legion2575 Friendship LaneMuskegon, MI 49442 (231) 767-2259GRAND RAPIDS HOME for VETERANS D.J. JACOBETTI HO

7、ME for VETERANS1800642-4838 or (616) 364-5300 18004336760 or (906) 226-35763000 Monroe Avenue N.E. 425 Fisher StreetGrand Rapids, MI 49505-3397 Marquette, MI 49855-4595Frank Snarski, Commandant Bradford Slagle, Administrator Sue Yager, Clerk of the Board Linda Dillman, Clerk of the Board; ext. 347(6

8、16) 364-5301 Fax (906) 226-3507Fax (616) 364-5412 MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUNDBOARD OF TRUSTEESMEMBER REPRESENTINGRonald L. Amend Veterans of Foreign Wars3565 N. Ringle Rd.Akron, MI 48701(989) 691-0100Email: ramend Edward J. Florence Jr. AMVETS31535 S. Kingston Ct.Farmington Hills, MI 48336(248) 474

9、-4104Email: edzieu1 James L. Lane American Legion9385 Airport RoadSt. Helen, MI 48656(989) 389-4740Email: jimdlane James R. Pintar Veterans of Foreign WarsP.O. Box 221Painesdale, MI 49955(906) 482-0723Email: jimpintar Ronald Schrieber Disabled American Veterans513 Jefferson Blvd.Roscommon, MI 48653(

10、989) 821-6759 John Skinner American Legion339 TulipSchoolcraft, MI 49087(269) 679-5764Email: jhskinner2 Sandra Wilson Vietnam Veterans of America8933 MoonSaline, MI 48176(734) 944-9352Email: sandie.wil Office3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, Michigan 48906Phone: (517) 3733130 FAX: (517

11、) 335-1631MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUND3423 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, MI 48906(517) 373-3130EMERGENCY GRANTS(Procedure Brief)Temporary assistance granted by the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) for emergencies or hardships is available to eligible wartime veterans, and their families, r

12、esiding in the state. Under the authority of Public Act 9 of 1946 (as amended), the MVTF cannot provide assistance for long-term problems or chronic financial difficulties. Those eligible for the MVTF temporary grant program must apply through the MVTF county committee serving their county of reside

13、nce. All applications are investigated, deliberated, and decided in confidence. Any applicant may request a personal hearing before the county committee at the meeting when his/her application is considered. If the county committee denies an application every applicant has the right to appeal that d

14、ecision to the MVTF Board of Trustees (with the opportunity to appear before the board to present information and answer questions.) The MVTF does not provide loans under the temporary assistance program.General Definition of NeedWhen an eligible applicant is unable to temporarily provide the basic

15、necessities of life without causing a hardship, a situation for a possible MVTF grant exists. The assistance must be essential and not for the relief of an inconvenience, or the purchase of a want/desire. The key factor in determining whether or not a grant is justified is the ability of the applica

16、nt to manage the obligation for which aid is requested after a grant is made. If there is no reasonable expectation that the MVTF grant would enable the applicant to resume his/her responsibility, then aid is not appropriate. If, by experience with the MVTF or through other means, an applicants fina

17、ncial situation creates repetitive “emergencies” or appears chronic in nature, the county committee and/or the board must refer that person to other resources designed to address those needs. In addition, the applicant should have attempted to resolve the emergency or hardship through every reasonab

18、le means available prior to applying to the MVTF for assistance. The applicant should have tried to resolve the unforeseen, short term financial situation, but is unable to do so without MVTF aid.Basic EligibilityTo be eligible for a grant from the MVTF a veteran or legal dependent must be a legal r

19、esident of the State of Michigan at the time of the application. The veteran must have been discharged under honorable conditions, with at least 180 days of active wartime service (90 days for WWI veteran), or have been separated as the result of a physical or mental disability incurred in the line

20、of duty (or aggravated by active duty). Service during the following periods (or an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, plus 180 days of honorable active duty, for service between periods in places such as Grenada, Lebanon, Berlin, Persian Gulf, Mayaguez Operation, or Desert Storm) is required: WWI Ap

21、ril 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (If service in Russia, then to April 1, 1920) WWII December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 Korea June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 Vietnam February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 to presentIf a veteran has less than 180 days of active duty during t

22、hese eras, duty in more than one period may be combined. Evidence of separation or discharge with less than 180 days of wartime service due to a physical or mental disability is required to determine eligibility.DocumentationOne or more of the following items may be required when filing an applicati

23、on for trust fund assistance: * Discharge papers, separation report, or DD-214 (showing the dates of active duty and the character of the release)* Proof of residence (drivers license, voter registration, state I.D.) * Marriage certificate; birth certificates for minor children (legal dependents)* D

24、eath certificate of a deceased spouse or parent* Bills or account statements regarding the items for which you are seeking a MVTF grant* Documentation of any disability rating * Proof of employment or other income * Evidence of efforts at other appropriate agenciesWhether or not a grant is made by t

25、he MVTF, anyone who feels that they are eligible may apply for assistance through the county/district committees operating in Michigans 83 counties.MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUND3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, MI 48906(517) 335-1623Fax: (517) 335-1631REQUEST FOR MILITARY RECORDSOver th

26、e years the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) has acquired administrative control of active duty records for many of Michigans citizens. These records are primarily form DD-214 (or its predecessor, Report of Separation) and are broken down into several categories:World War II (Bonus)Korea (Bonus)V

27、ietnam (Bonus)Post Vietnam (since 1980)Although these records are maintained to assist veterans and their families, the general guidelines for privacy and confidentiality apply. Therefore ALL requests must comply with the following: As much information as possible must be obtained to identify the ap

28、propriate file and confirm the identity of the veteran Whether the request is phoned, faxed, or written, a release from the veteran must be obtained If the veteran is deceased, incapacitated, or being represented by another, appropriate documentation must accompany the request (death certificate, gu

29、ardianship papers, or power of attorney).The records listed above are stored in three separate locations. Without adequate information all locations would have to be searched. In addition (for the same reasons as the National Personnel Record Center), the signature of the veteran, next of kin, or re

30、presentative is mandatory. The use of the form that follows is very important it makes processing the request more efficient, and it provides protection for the privacy of the individual. The standard procedure is to provide two certified copies at no charge.MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUND3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Lansing, MI 48906(517) 335-1623Fax: (517) 335-1631Request for Record of Active Military ServiceVeteranName: _S.S.N.: _Branch: _ Era: _Service Number: _Date of Entry: _ Release: _