NH Veterans Home residents elect resident council officers

TILTON — Veterans residing at the New Hampshire Veterans Home recently elected resident council officers for the two-year period of July 2021 to June 2023. The officers, elected by secret ballot, include:

• Allan Bailey, president; US Army, Vietnam Era, from Wolfeboro

• John “Jack” Shea, 1st vice president; US Army, Vietnam Era, from Manchester

• Rita Landry, 2nd vice president; US Air Force, Korean Conflict Era, from Lincoln

• Anthony “Tony” Schroeder, chaplain; US Army National Guard, Gulf War Era, from Rochester

• James “Jim” Brown, sergeant–at-arms; US Army, Vietnam Era, from Nashua

The New Hampshire Veterans Home’s resident council follows established bylaws to represent veterans’ interests. Resident council officers work with staff to facilitate communications, implement ideas, and follow up on recommendations. Through monthly meetings for all members, the Council suggests improvements and helps administration provide better programs, surroundings, and services; gives residents a greater participation in affairs within the facility; promotes friendship and understanding among residents; and provides and receives necessary information for the benefit of all residents.

In addition to serving on the NHVH resident council, residents are also invited to participate in decision-making committees, some of which include the board of managers; safety, art and palliative care committees.

For more information, call 603-527-4400 or visit www.nh.gov/veterans.