Events

Hello IGFA Members and Friends. Our Next Bi-Monthly December Meeting and Guest Speaker will be on December 13 at 12:00 and IGFA will be providing the Lunch. Please spread the word!

We are pleased to welcome Bill Heyob as our December Guest Speaker. Bill Heyob presently occupies the esteemed position of Bureau Chief and State Service Officer within the Office of Veterans Advocacy, an integral division of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services, situated at the Boise VA Regional Office.
Prior to assuming his current position, Bill Heyob devoted an impressive 24 years to active service in the distinguished ranks of the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, he stands accredited by numerous esteemed Veteran Service Organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association, Marine Corps League, and AMVETS.
Furthermore, Mr. Heyob has had the distinct honor of serving as a former State Commander and State Service Officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in addition to his status as a Life Member and Past Department Commandant for the Department of Idaho and a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Agenda that will be discussed
VA Benefit Overview for Professional Guardians and Conservators

Key Learning Objectives:
1. Understand availability and eligibility for Service-Connected Disability Compensation and Non-Service Connected Pension.
2. Understand Burial Benefits available to Veterans.
3. Understand how Dependency Indemnity Compensation and Survivor Pension work for a surviving spouse.

Where:
Nate Benjamin and the Homewatch Caregivers of Idaho team have generously provided space for the bi-monthly IGFA meetings. Their address is:
3650 E. Copper Pt. Way Ste 150 Meridian, Idaho 83642
Please park in the far South East side of T-Mobile’s parking lot, which is next to their office.