Paul McIvor, a resident of Yale, has been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Veterans Trust Board of Trustees. His term began on March 5th and expires on February 25th, 2024.
The Trust Fund was created in 1946, starting with $50 million in postwar reserves to assist with the emergency needs of veterans. The Board governs grant policies adjudication, makes appointments to county committees, and discerns expenditures from trust savings.
Mr. McIvor is the post commander for the Yale VFW Post 8594, along with being a member of the St. Clair County Veterans Affairs Committee and participating in Honor Guard ceremonies for veterans in the Blue Water area. McIvor served his country in the United States Army as an engineer.
The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund helps with unexpected expenses that veterans may incur, and pays things like utility bills and home repair bills, to help veterans remain financially stable.
The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board meets monthly in Lansing.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
