The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (November 8, 2010) – The Sullivan County Clerk’s Office, in partnership with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and the Sullivan County Veterans’ Service Agency, will be soon be unveiling the Sullivan County "Return the F.A.V.O.R" program.

The acronym stands for Find and Assist Vets of Record, and County Clerk Dan Briggs expects to have the program in place by Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2010.

Veterans who have filed their DD214’s (honorable discharge) with the Veterans’ Service Agency will be issued identification cards, entitling them to discounts or services from participating local merchants and shops.

The program has three major objectives: to say "thank you" to those who have selflessly and courageously served our country.

Secondly, the county seeks to encourage those Veterans who have not already done so, to file their DD214’s with the Sullivan County Veterans’ Service Agency, enabling them to become aware of, and take advantage of, the many services offered to Veterans.

Lastly, the county wishes to promote local merchants who are participating in the program. Their participation will be displayed at their shops.

Startup funds were provided through a legislative member item grant from Senator John Bonacic.

Veterans will first register with the Sullivan County Veterans’ Agency to verify their service time and schedule an appointment for their photograph. Photos will be taken at the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office. The Veteran will then be able to pick up the identification card along with a list of the participating merchants. The merchant discount list will be updated on an annual basis.

For additional information on the F.A.V.O.R. program, call the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office at 845-807-0411.