INTERNATIONAL VETERANS ASSOCIATION – PHUKET
Are you a Veteran in Phuket in need of support?
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A word from the President
Let me welcome you to the newly formed International Veterans Association and our webpages. This new website will act as your signpost to either contact the IVA, or to find the help that you think you need, first time. This can only be achieved with the hard work and efforts put in by the IVA team, in creating good relations with those who can help our members.
The newly formed International Veterans Association (IVA) is set up for military veterans and former members of the emergency services. So, what is the IVA and what do we do?
The 3 pillars of the IVA:
- Provide a social and business networking opportunity for members.
- Become a ‘Signpost to professional Assistance’ for members.
- Develop through training, a disaster relief team of IVA volunteers.
The IVA will not be a stuffy veterans association. You worked hard to earn the title, now it’s time to make use of it. The IVA is an a-political and non-religious organisation, it is primarily a social and networking association with an aim to provide a ‘signpost to professional assistance service, for resident veterans and veteran travelers in need, as they pass through Phuket.
This service would link those in need, to other groups and departments such as the Embassy Consulates and even the Royal British Legion for example, who are set up to handle problems that we as individuals may struggle with.
Members of the IVA can be from any country, and involvement with the IVA requires only as much or as little commitment as the member wishes. The IVA will also be looking for new members to support and even take part in the disaster relief programs and social events and meetings.
So, if you are interested in hearing more about the IVA, be it the disaster relief work, or the social networking meetings, look out for meeting dates and events as they are posted on this site and on our social media.
Thanks again for seeking out the IVA, we could be the members association that you have been looking to join, remember, you have earned it.
Stephen Pearce
In Omnia Paratus
What We Do
The IVA Disaster Relief Volunteers Team (DRT)
There have been several times in recent history, where expat volunteers have stepped forward to help in times of emergencies. Volunteers are never hard to find, the difficulty comes with the organisation of the volunteers and when the skills available within the group is not evident.
The IVA DRT will cover the important bases as part of the training, document and update skills of the members. DRT will also be invited to attend Thai Government sponsored disaster response training in Phuket.
The IVA have included a disaster relief team as part of the association, it would be a pity if we didnt use the skills that veterans often bring with them, for the good and benefit of others on the island. There are positions for volunteers young and old, so when you join the IVA and if you are interested in volunteering for the DRT, please state what relevant skills you have, even if qualifications have expired.
Donations
IVA are looking for potential donors of equipment, please see contact details below.
Support Net
Contributions
Teaching
Disaster Relief
Disaster Management
A Word From Our Patron
Ambassadorial Support to the IVA.
The IVA has been lucky to be granted the support of some key members of our community. Without the support of these people, the IVA would have never got off the ground. The IVA President is delighted to announce the International Veterans Association Ambassadors.
IVA Patron. Colonel Roger Lewis. British Defence Attachè to Thailand.
Mr Paul Kaye. British Embassy. HM Consul to Thailand.
Colonel Stephen Fomiatti. Australian Defence Attachè. Thailand.
Mr Martin Carpenter British Embassy Honorary Consul Phuket
Mr Matthew Barclay. Australian Embassy Consul General Phuket.
Mr Jason Beavan. Class Act Media. Media Sponsor and champion of IVA projects.
Remembrance Day
There is a very well supported Anzac day service on the 25 April each year. This service is usually sponsored by the Australian Embassy and organised by the Australian Consul General.
Phuket currently does not have an Armistice (Remembrance) day service, so the IVA hope to set this right for 2021. The date will be in line with the ceremony at the Cenotaph in London, normally the closest Sunday to 11th November.
IVA Breakfast Club
Due to Covid restrictions, the Breakfast club is currently hibernated.
The IVA Breakfast Club is held on the first Saturday of each month at Deelish restaurant and bar at Hemingways Silk hotel in Patong.
The breakfast club is a great place to meet and network with our own kind. There is a full breakfast menu available at 15% discount to IVA members.
Until Deelish Restaurant reopens the monthly breakfast location and event date, will be communicated to members by news letter.
Get in Touch
Reach out if you want to join or receive additional information about the International Veterans Association – Phuket
PHONE
Phone: +66 (0) 895 870 819
contact.us@phuketveterans.com
Are you a Veteran in Phuket in need of support?
Call +66 (0) 823 425 604
