NATIONAL LEAGUE OF FAMILIES

OF AMERICAN PRISONERS AND MISSING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

1005 NORTH GLEBE ROAD, SUITE 170, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22201

PH (703) 465-7432               www.powmialeague.org               FAX (703) 465-7433

 

WE NEED YOUR HELP

 

American public support is critical to achieving the LeagueÕs goals: the return of all prisoners, the fullest possible accounting for those still missing and repatriation of all recoverable remains of those who died serving our nation in Southeast Asia.  The first steps:

 

BECOME INFORMEDÉ

á       Check the LeagueÕs web site:  www.pow-miafamilies.org for current information.

á       Call the LeagueÕs office, 703-465-7432, for current information.

á       Join as a member ($25/yr) and receive the LeagueÕs newsletter and special mailings; sign up online. 

 

EDUCATEÉ

á       Distribute facts to friends, co-workers and at meetings of civic, fraternal, business and veterans groups.

á       Arrange for POW/MIA Speakers, particularly at national, state and district conventions and other gatherings. Contact the LeagueÕs national office for information on speakers.

á       Hold Appropriate Ceremonies & Fly the POW/MIA Flag: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Flag Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veterans Day, or 24/7.

 

WRITEÉ

á       To Congress, urging bipartisan support for U.S. priority on accounting for AmericaÕs missing:

The Honorable _______________

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable ________________

U.S. Senate

Washington, DC  20510

á       The Editor, of your local paper drawing responsible public attention to the need for answers on AmericaÕs POW/MIAs.

á       The Vietnamese and the Lao, urging fulfillment of their pledges to cooperate fully in accounting for missing Americans.

Embassy of Vietnam

1233 20th Street, NW, Ste 400

Washington, DC 20036

                   Embassy of Laos

                   2222 S Street, NW

                   Washington, DC 20008

SUPPORT THE FAMILIESÉ

Contribute to the League (IRS #23-7071242) by check directly to the League office at 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 170, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 465-7432 or through Combined Federal Campaign and United Way.  Without the League, AmericaÕs POW/MIAs would have been written off years ago.  Donations can also be made online through Pay Pal on the LeagueÕs website and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 

Join the League as a voting member (family) or an associate member for $25.00 per year, online at our website or by check, to receive the regular newsletter and special mailings.

Adopt a POW/MIA: Individuals/groups can adopt a missing man for $60/year.

Wear a POW/MIA lapel  pin, available from the League office at $3 each or 2/$5.

Wear a POW/MIA bracelet, stainless steel with the name of a POW/MIA for $10.00 each.  Check the League Vendor list on this website to order. 

Fly a POW/MIA flag.  Obtain a flag from Ohio Chapter MIA-POW, 614-451-2405; 3Õx 5Õ= $35.00 and 4Õx 6Õ= $45.00, shipping included.

Display a POW/MIA decal in your car window, available individually for free or in quantity from the LeagueÕs national office:  $20.00 per 100, includes shipping.

Urge members of the media to contact the League for current accurate information and historical accuracy.   

SPECIAL SUGGESTIONS FOR VETERANSÉ

Appoint a POW/MIA Chairman to coordinate POW/MIA-related activities for the chapter or post and join the League as an associate member ($25/yr). The public awareness opportunities below are recommended:

á       POW/MIA Adoption Program: In addition to the standard guidelines for adoption, veterans may wish to 1) re-name the chapter, post or unit to honor a missing fellow veteran; and 2) reserve an empty chair in his honor at all group functions.

á       Speakers: Obtain knowledgeable POW/MIA speakers for district meetings, state conventions and national events.  Contact the LeagueÕs national office or your stateÕs League Coordinator.

á       Booths at Meetings: Set up a table or booth at district, state or national meetings to distribute current, factual POW/MIA information available by request from the LeagueÕs national office.

á       Community Parades: Carry a POW/MIA flag and/or construct a banner.  Awareness materials for distribution and other suggestions are available from the LeagueÕs national office and web site.

á       Counter misinformation with facts!  Ask for proof from those who claim to have evidence of POWs; if provided, turn it over to responsible League or U.S. Government officials.  And, remember -Americans still missing from the Vietnam War need the strong, unified voice of our nationÕs veterans to support them and their families.  Working together with the U.S. Government, we will obtain the fullest possible accounting for AmericaÕs POW/MIAÕs.

2/1/07