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VSC: Yes. We actually have two types of events. Our primary event is for Veterans only (monthly) which is a key component of the Veteran Social Club, because there are some things that you can only share and express with other veterans. We also have one open event every quarter. We are planning a Super Bowl watch party which is an open event. I’m really excited about that. This event will bring a large portion of the veteran related community together for a very fun Super Bowl party, which will also serve as a fund raising event.

VTAM: Where will the Super Bowl watch party be held?

VSC: It will be held at the in the restaurant bar area at City National Arena.

VTAM: That sounds wonderful. Will you having auctions or anything like that during the event?

VSC: Yes, we’re going to have raffles and door prizes. VSC reps will be walking the floor for donations at this and future events. Veterans get one free drink (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) and food at all of our events. At our open events civilians and supporters purchase their food and drink.

VTAM: Fantastic. Is there a website for the Veterans Social Club?

VSC: Our website will be live soon and are very excited. And the coolest thing about it is it is a dot vet address. Veteransocialclub.vet

VTAM: I didn’t realize dot vet domain extension was available.

VSC: I didn’t know it existed either and I’m really excited about that and promoting that. It is unique and I think it will strike a chord with the veteran community.

VTAM: Okay, and what about social media?

VSC: At the present time we have a VSC Facebook group and page and a VSC LinkedIn page.

VTAM: I know VSC is based in Las Vegas only at the present time, do you see expanding into other states in the future?

VSC: Perhaps in the future, however considering there are 200,000 to 350,000 veterans in Las Vegas alone, we plan to focus our efforts in the Las Vegas area at the current time.

VTAM: Very good. Would you like to add anything else?

VSC: Just to mention we invite veterans to a casual no pressure event. We don’t label it a networking event, but more of a social veteran gathering. Veterans respond well to being asked, “hey, you want to go grab a beer?” They’ll be like, oh, hell yeah. We have been successful at gathering veterans in this manner. We have also been successful at philanthropic efforts from the generosity of donors. We provided 50 care packages for local veterans in the VA hospital that couldn’t get home, as well as hospice veterans. At our next event, we are supporting an organization called the Devil Pups, which helps the youth in the Las Vegas area spend a couple of weeks in Camp Pendleton to find out what being a marine is all about and get a better sense of self and a better idea of what it means to serve. At one of our events, we did a clothing donation and received 350 separate pieces of clothing donated by local businesses for homeless and at-risk veterans.

VTAM: That’s great! Please share VSC contact information.

VSC: Yes, as mentioned our website, www.veteransocialclub.vet Also our email at info@veteransocialclub.vet

VTAM: We’re very excited to have the Veteran Social Club story in VTA Magazine! We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us.

VSC: I am very happy about VSC being in your publication to spread the word of supporting veterans.

VTAM: Thank you! VTAM is a new publication which is just getting started. I believe VSC’ story is a win-win for VSC and for the inaugural issue of our magazine. VTAM wishes you and VSC all the best in the future.

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