About Us
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Paralyzed Veterans of America, a Congressionally chartered veteran's service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members-veterans of the Armed Forces who have undergone spinal injury or dysfunction. PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for: Quality health care for our members, Research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, Benefits available as a result of our member's military service. Civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members. To enable paralyzed Veterans to honor this commitment, we must recruit and retain members who have the experience, energy, dedication and passion necessary to manage the organization and ensure adequate resources to sustain the programs essential to Paralyzed Veterans of America to achieve its mission.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Mid-America Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVAMA) was formed in 1979 as the Sooner Chapter to help better serve our Veterans in Oklahoma. As our membership grew in Kansas and Arkansas, the Chapter made the name change in the mid 1980s. We strive to serve our Mission Statements to all Veterans as we expand our programs.
Chapter Volunteer Leadership and Directors
Bill Kokendoffer President
Shawn Tracy Vice-President
Michael Galloway Secretary
Rich Harrell Treasurer
Alphonso Lopez National Director
Directors:
Wayne Wells
Doug Conley
Ferlin Widowski
Rick O’Mara
Randy McCown
Staff:
Government Relations Director
Scott Ellis
Introducing the IcyBreeze
Help Our Cause
The Icybreeze is the first portable true air conditioner. The Icybreeze will allow you stay cooler longer on those hot days thus allowing you to pursue your outdoor passion in comfort.