Wow the weather is showing signs of getting better. So far we have had a total  88  phone calls into the office. We have a total of 12 Veterans taken to their appointments. I have had a total of 21  veterans and spouses come into my office.

I will be coming to the American Legion Post 72 on the 6^th of Feb. from 1-4 p.m. so call me if you would like to speak to me at (765) 401-0432. I will also be at the DAV meeting on the 15^th of Feb. from noon to 2 p.m. to answer all of your questions.

Then I will be at the VFW on the 20 of Feb. from 1-3 p.m. so give me a call if you would like to talk with me at (765) 401-0432.

Now I would like to give a review of what was accomplished this last year 2024.

We Had a total of 741 phone calls into our office

We had a total of 250 visits in my office

We took a total of 214 trips to  VA clinics

We did receive a new DAV van this last year.

We had our 30^th Annual Veteran Expo last year at Crawfordsville American Legion Post 72

We had our Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2024 and we had a total of 45 vehicles

We also held a Quarter Meeting for the DAV, American Legion,  and the VFW to discuss the happenings from each group.

I also held monthly meeting at the VFW, American Legion and the DAV which was held in the Library.

We also delivered 33 Christmas bags at the Nursing homes in Montgomery County .

As a reminder about Wills that you can receive a free will from Att. Dan Taylor in Crawfordsville and his phone number is (765) 361-9680 as a veteran it is Free .

Joe Ellis is the Veterans Service Officer for Montgomery County. You can reach him at [email protected] or (765) 361-4133. His office is located at 1580 Constitution Row Crawfordsville.