LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) and the Ladies Auxiliary of the MOPH are pleased to announce that the National Convention will be held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa during the week of 4 - 8 August 2015.
This annual event brings together the Commanders and delegates of the Order’s Regions, Departments, Chapters and Units to elect the National Leadership of the Order for the upcoming year. Delegates will participate in training sessions, review the business of the past year, approve new governing amendments and organizational bylaw changes, and set the organization's goals and objectives for coming year.
A number of key events coincide with the Convention including a welcoming address by Representative Dina Titus and the keynote address by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Bob McDonald on Tuesday evening, August 4, at the Joint Opening Ceremony. The ceremony will be streamed live at http://www.eventstreamingnetwork.com/moph_lamoph_2015/
While in Las Vegas, delegates will have the opportunity to visit local attractions including the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. On Thursday afternoon, August 6, there will be a charity golf tournament to benefit the Las Vegas Fisher House in association with the Nevada Veterans Foundation. On Friday, August 7th, the Empire State Building in Manhattan will be lit in purple lights to commemorate “National Purple Heart Day.” The media is invited to attend the joint opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 4th, at 4:30 PM. All other meetings are closed to the public.
The organization now known as the "Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A. Inc.," (MOPH) was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all combat wounded veterans and active duty men and women who have received the decoration. Chartered by the Congress, The MOPH is unique among Veteran Service Organizations in that all its members were wounded in combat. For this sacrifice, they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. With grants from the MOPH Service Foundation, the MOPH and its Ladies Auxiliary promote Patriotism, Fraternalism, and the Preservation of America's military history. Most importantly, through veteran service, they provide comfort and assistance to all Veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA, those who are homeless, and those requiring employment assistance. Programs of the MOPH include VA Volunteer Service, JROTC Leadership Award, Scholarships, Americanism, Purple Heart Trail and Cities, Welfare, and numerous community service programs, all with the objective of service to Veterans and their families.
