CFVA Mission Statement

The Central Florida Veterans Association's is a coalition of Veterans organizations, concerned veterans, and concerned citizens, whose primary purpose is to provide an umbrella to pursue goals, veterans benefits, promote the political views of Veterans, and provide a communications network for the Central Florida Veteran's Community. In doing this, the "CFVA" is making sure that veterans are given their just veteran's benefits and that all veterans are kept abreast of current local, state and national events. The "CFVA" provides a strong leader in the community for all veterans, civic and fraternal organizations. "CFVA" participates as a whole unit thereby giving recognition to all veterans of all wars and eras, who have served this Great Country.
Some of Veterans Organizations are:

1^st Cavalry Division Assn., Air Force Assn. Air Force Sergeants Assn., All Navy Women's National Alliance, American Ex Prisoners of War, American Gold Star Mothers, American Legion Posts, AMVETS Posts, Bahia Shrine Legion of Honor, Brevard County Veterans, Casselberry Veterans, Inc., Daughters of the American Revolution, Disabled American Veterans, Inc., Fleet Reserve, Italian American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, Korean War Veterans Assn., Marine Corps League, Military Chaplains, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Military Order of the World Wars, National Association of Uniforms Services, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Scottish American Military Society, Seminole County Veterans, The Retired Officers Assn., VFW Posts, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Chapters, Vietnam Veterans of Central Florida, Women's Army Corps, and the Women's Veterans Organization, Inc. This list is just a sample of the various veteran organizations that are represented by "CFVA". Beside these veteran groups we also have individual members whose sole purpose is maintaining and seeking benefits for deserving veterans and their families.

The Central Florida area has more than 250,000 veterans. Uniting under the "CFVA" umbrella, a formidable force is created to deal with the veteran's concerns and influence the political process governing veterans' issues. Today, fewer veterans are serving in local, county, and state positions. Veterans have less representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States than any other time in the nation's history. Thus, causing the veterans to unite in their efforts to be heard by our elected officials. While "CFVA" is the largest veterans' organization of its kind in the Central Florida Community, it continually seeks to increase its membership. A veteran's organization does not have to give up its individual identity when it joins. In fact, it's the diversity of the organizations which give the "CFVA" a broader spectrum of issues and its membership a unique understanding of other veteran organizational goals.

Please note that it is not necessary for you to reside in Central Florida or for your veteran's organization to be located in this area to be a member. We encompass the greater Central Florida area with our main goals and try to assist all veterans of all wars and all military branches

The "CFVA" works very closely with the surrounding communities and has been instrumental in pursuing and establishing a liaison with the City of Orlando, Orange County, and the other local governments to bring the Veterans needs and concerns to the forefront.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

CFVA is the only "Grassroots" Veterans Organization appointed by the Office of the Governor to the Florida State Veterans Planning Group. This provides the governor with information and feedback on issues concerning Florida Veterans.

Provide a forum for veterans organizations to express their concerns and opinions to local, state, and national representatives.

Disseminate information from National Veteran’s Organizations to the veterans of Central Florida.

Act as a liaison for Central Florida Veteran’s Organizations concerning local VA Healthcare, Retirement, and Veteran Recognition or Memorial Services.

Act as Communications coordinator for local, state, and national officials.

State Headquarters for the Department of Florida, Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.

Headquarters for USCG AUX DIVISION 7 and Flotilla 4-11

Suppurates:

Some of the suppurates the "CFVA" is instrumental in pursuing and establishing for the Central Florida Veterans are:

Accomplishments:

Provide open forum for Congressman Bill McCollum, Congressman John Mica, and Congresswoman Corrine Brown to address veterans issues and concerns.

Participate in a monthly Florida State Veterans Group meetings presenting comprehensive information concerning the redirection in funding to the VA Clinic in Orlando resulting in a delay in the opening of the nursing home facility.

Establishment of an On-Going Flag Day Retirement Ceremony for all citizens, veterans, and civic organizations.

Participant and coordinator of the opening ceremonies for the State Republican Party’s "Salute to Veterans."

Established liaison with the "Shades of Green" Military Hotel at the Disney World complex.

Veteran's Day observance at the Orlando City Hall on November 11, 1999.

1st Annual Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Orlando on November 11, 2000

2001 Establishment of Headquarters for USCG AUX DIVISION 7 and Flotilla 4-11

On-Going Projects:

Some of the on-going projects for the "CFVA" for the Central Florida Veterans are:

Lobby in Florida's State Capital on veterans issues.

Be active in various civic organizations and associations in the Central Florida Veteran’s community.

Provide guest speakers whose subject matter is relevant to veterans’ groups and veteran’s issues.

Establishment of a Veteran’s Park in Central Florida.

Bring the Florida State W.W. II Memorial to Central Florida .

Coordinate an Appreciation Day for the VA Healthcare workers at Orlando VA Clinic.

Provide veteran’s a Color Guard for various community and veteran’s organizational functions.

Continue to act as a liaison with the military local commands, veteran’s organizations, and civic organizations.

Bring State and National Veteran’s Organizations to Central Florida for their Annual conventions or reunions.

Provide Guest Speakers whose subject matter is relevant to this association, its membership and all veterans and their families.

Became a member of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee.

2nd Annual Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Orlando on November 10, 2001

Some of these speakers include:

John Mica, U.S. House of Representatives

Bill McCollum, U.S. House of Representatives

Corrine Brown, U.S. House of Representatives, House Committee on Veterans Affairs

Linda Chapin, Chairman, Orange County Commission

MG Richard Murray, President of N.A.U.S.

LTC's Hampton and Glaser, U.C.F. R.O.T.C. Commandants

Dr. George Van Buskirk, Chief Medical Officer of Orlando VA Clinic

Clarence Hoenstine, Orange County Commissioner

Mayor Glenda Hood, City of Orlando

And many, many more.

Generally our Meetings are at 1900 Hours
on the 4th Monday* of each month at the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2093
4444 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
Office (407) 298-8704
Canteen (407) 293-4444

* No meetings in the Months of July, August and December.

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unless otherwise designated. During our meeting each Veteran group has an opportunity to announce their current project, thereby getting the "word" to other groups in hopes that they will participate in your activity.

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