In accordance with our by-laws, the installation of officers will be held on 25 June 2011.
Events will beginning at 1700 Social Hour with the Installation starting at 1800. Dinner will follow the installation.
The Installing officer for the Chapter will be Patrick Young and for the Unit, Donna Adams the current Senior Vice Commander of the National Organization.
The dinner will be catered by Fajardo's with a Mexican fare.
The Installation is open at all members of Chapter and Unit #20. Come out and support and greet the Officers for the 2011-2012 term.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Election Results
Election day was yesterday at the Chapter and the turn out was fair.
As the gravel sounded to start the membership meeting it also closed the polls and the election committee went into a closed door meeting to count the ballots.
Only two candidates where running opposed. That was Senor Vice Commander and Junior Vice Commander.
The Chairman returned to the meeting room and reported that Ed Bejarano was to be the new Senior Vice Commander and Kevin G. Cooper was our new Junior Vice Commander. The Commander then ordered the ballots to be destroyed and disbanded the committee.
The Installation of all new officers will be held on 25 June 2011 at 1700 hrs. IAW our by-laws. It is open to all members of Chapter 20 and it would be nice to see a great turn out.
As the gravel sounded to start the membership meeting it also closed the polls and the election committee went into a closed door meeting to count the ballots.
Only two candidates where running opposed. That was Senor Vice Commander and Junior Vice Commander.
The Chairman returned to the meeting room and reported that Ed Bejarano was to be the new Senior Vice Commander and Kevin G. Cooper was our new Junior Vice Commander. The Commander then ordered the ballots to be destroyed and disbanded the committee.
The Installation of all new officers will be held on 25 June 2011 at 1700 hrs. IAW our by-laws. It is open to all members of Chapter 20 and it would be nice to see a great turn out.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Elections are here
Comrades,
It is that time again when we elect officers for the 2011-2012 year. The election will be at the Chapter home from 0900 until 1930 on 9 June 2011.
The ballot will be short with Senior Vice and Junior Vice being opposed. All other office vacancies were unopposed and elected when nominations were closed.
Ed Bejarano (incumbent) and Art Thomas are the candidates for Senior Vice Commander.
Kevin G. Cooper and Jeff Carter are the candidates for Junior Vice Commander.
When you come to vote insure that you have your membership card and remember that there are no write-ins in our election.
Have a say in your Chapter and come out and vote.
It is that time again when we elect officers for the 2011-2012 year. The election will be at the Chapter home from 0900 until 1930 on 9 June 2011.
The ballot will be short with Senior Vice and Junior Vice being opposed. All other office vacancies were unopposed and elected when nominations were closed.
Ed Bejarano (incumbent) and Art Thomas are the candidates for Senior Vice Commander.
Kevin G. Cooper and Jeff Carter are the candidates for Junior Vice Commander.
When you come to vote insure that you have your membership card and remember that there are no write-ins in our election.
Have a say in your Chapter and come out and vote.
All Volunteer Dinner
On Saturday the 21st of May the Chapter had the all volunteer dinner and awards,
Thee dinner was held in the A/B room and all the tables where decorated in red, white and blue.
It had a social hour from 1600 to 1700 with dinner following, It was a catered buffet of Roast Beef or Cordon Bleu, potatoes ala gratin, broccoli, and salad. The awards were presented immediately following the dinner.
There were certificates for all the volunteers and some special certificates as well.
It was nice to see all those who volunteer on a regular basis who make Chapter 20 what it is today.
Thee dinner was held in the A/B room and all the tables where decorated in red, white and blue.
It had a social hour from 1600 to 1700 with dinner following, It was a catered buffet of Roast Beef or Cordon Bleu, potatoes ala gratin, broccoli, and salad. The awards were presented immediately following the dinner.
There were certificates for all the volunteers and some special certificates as well.
It was nice to see all those who volunteer on a regular basis who make Chapter 20 what it is today.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Up and Coming Events
We had the first of the nominations for officers at the last Membership meeting. The second and final nominations will be held on May 19th at the general Membership meeting.
The Nomination committee will be meeting on the 12th of May at 10:00 AM at the Chapter home. It is most encouraged that all candidates appear before the committee.
There will be a Mother''s Day breakfast at the Chapter on May 8th from 10:00 until Noon. Families are welcome to eat a nice breakfast at the Chapter home. It is a freebie to all members of Chapter 20.
The Steak Fry will be held on the 14th of May and there will be Karaoke in the Lounge after the dinner. Come out and enjoy a nice steak and join in the singing in the Lounge.
The Nomination committee will be meeting on the 12th of May at 10:00 AM at the Chapter home. It is most encouraged that all candidates appear before the committee.
There will be a Mother''s Day breakfast at the Chapter on May 8th from 10:00 until Noon. Families are welcome to eat a nice breakfast at the Chapter home. It is a freebie to all members of Chapter 20.
The Steak Fry will be held on the 14th of May and there will be Karaoke in the Lounge after the dinner. Come out and enjoy a nice steak and join in the singing in the Lounge.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Department Picnic
Well the weatherman gave us a rainy, wet, cold day for our picnic. At about 1100, the Commander made the decision to have the picnic at the Chapter Home.
Everyone that came to the park was informed that the picnic was at the Chapter Home and will the weather as bad as it was, the turn out was very good.
A big thanks to Lori and Kevin for cooking the hot dog and burgers.
There was the train set up in the parking lot in the rear of the building and the children seemed to like the Train.
At 2PM the Bar-B-Que was delivered and there was a good choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef Brisket, beans and potato salad. The JROTC did the busing of the tables and served the main course. Their assistance was priceless and with out them the picnic would not have been as successful.
We had some speed bums on our way to a successful picnic and yet it came off with all the people I talked to having a good time and enjoyed the food.
Everyone that came to the park was informed that the picnic was at the Chapter Home and will the weather as bad as it was, the turn out was very good.
A big thanks to Lori and Kevin for cooking the hot dog and burgers.
There was the train set up in the parking lot in the rear of the building and the children seemed to like the Train.
We had some speed bums on our way to a successful picnic and yet it came off with all the people I talked to having a good time and enjoyed the food.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wii Tuesdays
Do you like to bowl or maybe golf? Maybe baseball or boxing is more to your liking. Well me have now in the Lounge.
Every Tuesday at 6:00PM we will be having Wii tournaments of Bowling or Baseball or Boxing or Golf and it is free to the members and their guest.
Come on out and enjoy a game or two and visit the Lounge. Support one of our fund raisers.
Every Tuesday at 6:00PM we will be having Wii tournaments of Bowling or Baseball or Boxing or Golf and it is free to the members and their guest.
Come on out and enjoy a game or two and visit the Lounge. Support one of our fund raisers.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Department Picnic
On April 9th there will be the Department of Arizona Annual Picnic. It will be held at Sahuaro Ranch Park. It is right next to Glendale Community College at 59th and Olive Ave. The following link may be helpful to you.
http://www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/sahuaroranchpark.cfm
This year there will be a Train for all the kids to ride as well as some Soccer competition, Rocket firing at targets, and horseshoe throwing. There will also be play lots for the kids to let go of some of their energy.
The action starts at noon and will go until 1700. The menu for the picnic is hot dogs and burgers from 12 to 14 and then the ribs, chicken and beef will be placed on the grills. All the trimmings of beans, potato salad and the normal condiments as well as some deserts I am told.
The picnic is free to all DAV members and their families. Come join the fun and bring the family. Hope to see you there.
http://www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/sahuaroranchpark.cfm
This year there will be a Train for all the kids to ride as well as some Soccer competition, Rocket firing at targets, and horseshoe throwing. There will also be play lots for the kids to let go of some of their energy.
The action starts at noon and will go until 1700. The menu for the picnic is hot dogs and burgers from 12 to 14 and then the ribs, chicken and beef will be placed on the grills. All the trimmings of beans, potato salad and the normal condiments as well as some deserts I am told.
The picnic is free to all DAV members and their families. Come join the fun and bring the family. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Forth Quater News Letter
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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
GLENDALE CHAPTER 20 & UNIT 20
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
April, May, June 2011
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY OPEN 9 AM TO 2 PM
PHONE: (623) 931-7320 LOUNGE (623) 934-2384 FAX (623) 931-5885
Chapter E-Mail: dav20glendale@gmail.com
SERVICE OFFICER: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT
ADDRESS: 8447 N. 61ST AVENUE, GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85302
CHAPTER OFFICERS UNIT OFFICERS
Jim Cronk COMMANDERS Wendy Young
Ed Bejarano SR. VICE COMMANDERS Vacant
Art Thomas JR. VICE COMMANDERS Jo Maxwell
Richard Park TREASURERS Nancy Chavira
Tom Henninger ADJUTANTS Cathy Duncan
Bill Price CHAPLAINS Mitzi Adams
Henry Hyun PAST COMMANDERS Vi Sumler
From the desk of the Commander-Jim Cronk
First, I want to thank the membership, the officers, the committee individuals for all of your fantastic
support this year. You all have supported the programs we initiated, especially with the lounge. Bingo,
and financial support of our veterans. Your unquestioning support and confidence in making essential
changes, enabled us to progress in a positive direction. Without that fantastic support none of the
progress could have been achieved. The one program that required several man hours to develop and
orchestrate was the Lounge Manager. We decided to establish the lounge as a business, place the
manager in charge of the lounge and make all the managerial necessary decisions such as, planning,
organizing, directing, controlling and staffing. The chain of command was changed and the lounge
manager became directly responsible to the House Committee and the profession rules and procedures
were established. Lori Cooper was hired for this position and she was the right person at the right time.
She completely rebuilt this lounge and established a positive environment that was outstanding for
workers and customers, a phenomenal accomplishment in such a short time.
Second, we are continuing to stress the growth of the following programs:
(1) Membership – It is estimated that membership will grow to approximately 300 more members
this fiscal year.
(2) Service Officer assistance to disabled veterans and their families.
(3) Expansion of the Health Career Education Scholarship Program with the VA Hospital.
(4) Providing better customer satisfaction for our various programs.
(5) Additional sincere recognition and appreciation for the volunteers that give up their time to
assist this chapter and veterans.
There are several other programs that we are involved with, but the one element that needs to improve in
is our treatment of each other. The one thing we have to remember is the first word in the name of our
organization is “Disabled,” almost every person in or associated with this organization has a disability,
whether it’s mental or physical. So remember, if someone makes a mistake, ask, if you can help them but
don’t criticize them! Remember when you wake up in the morning and you look into the mirror, ask that
person that is looking at you “Have you ever made a mistake in your life?” If that person says “NO”, I
would truly like to meet that person.
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From the desk of the Commander – Cont’d
Finally, I would like to place my name in nomination for Commander of Chapter #20 and finish the jobs
we started together. They are not completed and I would like additional time to complete what we started.
Thank you,
Jim Cronk
FROM THE D.A.V. 20 SR. VICE COMMANDER
As we start the second quarter of 2011, we have more activities planned for the Chapter and the organization, so be
sure to check your calendars for all the scheduled events.
The month of April will commence with the nominations for electing the new Chapter officers. It is imperative that
members attend the General Membership meeting to nominate and support the candidates of your choice. The final
nominations for Chapter Officers will be at the May 19th, General Membership meeting, which will be followed by
the elections which are at the June General Membership meeting, on June 9th.
The General Membership meeting for the month of May will take place on the third Thursday of the month (May
19th) to allow Chapter 20 to present the scholarship awards to student participants of the Health Career Education
(HCE) program, from the VA Hospital. This is another way that DAV Chapter 20 assists and is involved in the
community.
Again, I urge all members to attend the meetings and observe your Chapter at work.
Respectfully,
Ed Bejarano
FROM THE D.A.V. 20 JR. VICE COMMANDER
My goodness how time flies when you’re having fun, and I’ll tell you I have had a ton of fun as well as a lot of
wonderful people to help me along the way. There is no better time than now to sincerely thank all of you for
the support you’ve given me in my quest to serve you.
Once again all of the volunteers have been as always, fantastic and extremely generous in donating their time and
efforts in helping to accomplish our means, without you it couldn’t have happened. Thank you all for your support.
Once again we were quite busy this past quarter as we hope and expect to be in the future. Be sure to check out the
Blog on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Disabled-American-Veterans-Glendale-AZ/104664462940971, for
further details. Thanks BJ for the blog.
As busy as we are we are still hoping to have a car show before the end of the year. Be sure to check out your
calendar for the all the up coming events.
Thank you all.
Respectfully
Arthur Thomas, Jr. Vice Commander
THE FOLLOWING ARE LETTERS OF INTENT
For the office of Commander, D.A.V. Chapter 20:
I would like to submit my name for the position of Chapter 20 Commander for 2011-2012. With the support of our
membership we have instituted several modifications and I would like to see them through to fruition.
Sincerely,
James T. Cronk, CMDR.
I, Ed Bejarano wish to announce to the membership of my intention to seek the nomination for Commander of
D.A.V. Chapter 20, Glendale. I have been serving as your Senior Vice Commander for this past year.
Thank you,
Ed Bejarano
For the office of Senior Vice Commander, D.A.V. Chapter 20:
I, Kevin G. Cooper, wish to announce my intent to run for Senior Vice Commander of D.A.V. Chapter 20, in
Glendale.
Some of my qualifications are as follows:
I have been a member of the Trustees for the last 2 1/2 years, and the elected the Chairman of the Trustees since
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For the office of Senior Vice Commander, D.A.V. Chapter 20- cont’d:
(Kevin G. Cooper – cont’d)
January of this year. I have attended all Finance Committee meetings during that time. I am currently the Bingo
Supervisor for the Monday morning Bingo session. I, chaired the Super Bowl Party for the last 2 years for the
Lounge, in the non smoking room.
My goal to increase volunteerism is to reach out to the Desert Storm and Iraq Freedom veterans, as they are the
next generation of veterans that we need to be involved for our organization to succeed.
I would appreciate your support in electing me to this position so I may carry on the great tradition of the Disabled
American Veterans at Chapter 20.
Respectfully,
Kevin G. Cooper
FOR THE POSITION OF SR. VICE COMMANDER
I, Arthur Thomas intend to run for the office of Senior Vice Commander. To present I have served in the
following: Executive Board, Coordinating Committee, Three year Trustee, Bingo floor Supervisor and paper sales,
Chaired the Ways and Means Committee, served as cook for the monthly Steak Fry, coordinated the “Forget Me
Not” fund raiser with Luke AFB and the Golden Corral military appreciation, an active Service Officer, car show
and door prize coordinator. I have worked closely with our Commander Jim Cronk, the present Sr. Vice Ed
Bejarano, Adjutant Tom Henninger and the Constitution and Bylaws Committee Chairman, Patrick Young.
I would be happy to have the opportunity to serve you in the office of Senior Vice and would welcome and
appreciate your support in bettering our Chapter for all.
Thank you,
Arthur Thomas, Jr. Vice
ATTENTION: ALL MEMBERS
We have halls to rent too!
PARTIES—WEDDINGS, FAMILY REUNIONS, ETC.
Special member pricing! Tell your friends and family members. The large hall will hold a maximum of 400
guests, and the small hall holds up to 175. Call the office between 9am and 2pm, Monday through Friday for
a tour. No showing on weekends, that is when it is in use. Thank You.
AND FROM THE AUXILIARY...
D.A.V.A. UNIT 20 COMMANDER
Let me first welcome all our new members that have signed up for Unit #20 Auxiliary. Our DAV
Auxiliary membership requirements have been amended by the National organization. Eligibility in our auxiliaries
has been extended to not only immediate family members of our disabled veterans but new changes make it now
possible for anyone related to a former serviceman or woman or active duty to join the Auxiliary. This would
include veteran’s extended family members. Some examples of extended family are, but not limited to: stepchildren,
step-grandchildren, step-siblings, step-parents, step-grandparents, uncles, and aunts, great uncles and
aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, sons and daughters in law, father and mother in law, brother and sister in law. If
you have any questions, please contact the Chapter for more information.
With these new changes, an order has been placed for updated Auxiliary Bylaws. Hopefully they will
arrive in the not to distant future.
Mid-term Conference for the State of Arizona, held here at our own chapter facility went very well and we
had a great turn out of Auxiliary members from around the State. Our Department Commander Cathy Price
conducted a well run and most informative conference. Thank you Cathy for all the hard work you put into this
event.
Our Department or State-wide DAV/DAVA picnic will be held on April 9th at Saguaro Ranch Park, 9802
N. 59th Ave., here in Glendale from noon until 5:00 pm. All DAV members, Auxiliary members and their children
are invited to attend.
Our General membership meeting on May 12th will be the first opportunity to have your name submitted
into nomination for office in the Unit. If you would like to get involved, come on out and see how and where you
can be of help. On May 26th we will have our executive board meeting, a week early, due to the State convention
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(Auxiliary Commander Cont’d)
being held on our normal meeting night of June 2nd. Also in May on the 30th at 7:00 AM we will pay honors to our
departed veterans and their spouses at the National Veterans Cemetery. If you have a loved one at the cemetery,
you should join us and pay tribute for their service and sacrifice.
Our Department annual convention will be held from June 1st through the 4th at the Sheraton Four Points
Hotel located on the Metro-Center Mall complex. Visit our Department web site at www.azdav.org for more
details.
We are looking for old tea cups and saucers. If you have any available please let us know. It’s an
opportunity to clean out those old china pieces that just don’t seem to fit your décor any longer. Our Forget-Me-
Not luncheon will have an old fashion tea party as it’s theme. We need all we can get.
June 9th will be our final general membership meeting for the current fiscal year. It will be the last
opportunity to place names into nomination for offices in the Unit. Please plan on attending, your vote is
important. Come on down and visit your chapter on June 19th, we will be serving breakfast for the whole family in
honor of Father’s Day. Breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM.
Finally we must recognize June Millar who has celebrated 50 years of service to our veterans and service
members. At mid-term Conference June received a special Forget-Me-Not pin and certificate. June has cut out
over ten thousand dollars worth of coupons for our military stationed overseas and here in the States.
Congratulations June!
Wendy Young
Unit Commander
EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA! Mark your calendars….
COME JOIN US IN THE LOUNGE FOR ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT YOUR CHAPTER
HOME
BINGO!
Is played Mondays at 11:30 AM, Wednesday and Friday evenings starting at 6:30 PM.
Come join us and try your luck. $1,000.00 guaranteed Jackpot at each Bingo session.
April Publications!
April 2nd –Saturday- Monthly Steak Fry 5PM to 7PM—followed with Karaoke in the Lounge with Pat
& Doyle
April 6th—Wednesday—Budget Meeting at 10am
April 7th-Thursday-Lounge Committee Meeting 11:00AM
Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
Executive Board Meeting 7:30PM
April 9th-Saturday– State of AZ. Department Picnic at Saguaro Ranch Park 12PM-5PM
April 14th-Thursday-Karoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
April 16th Saturday - Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 7PM
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April Publications- cont’d!
April 21st Thursday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
April 23rd-Saturday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 7PM
April 28th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
April 30th-Saturday-Karaoke with Gonzales 7PM
May –Stuff to do!
May 5th-Thursday-
11:00AM- Lounge Committee Meeting
4:00PM - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! Lounge-Share a dish. Karaoke with Cowboy Ken
6:30 PM-Executive Board Meeting
May 7th-Saturday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 7PM
May 8th-Sunday– Happy Mother’s Day! Free Breakfast for members & guests 8AM-12PM
May 12th-Thursday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
May 14th-Saturday-Monthly Steak Fry 5PM-7PM, Followed with Karaoke with Pat & Doyle
May 19th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
General Membership Meeting 7:30PM
May 21st-Saturday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 7PM
May 26th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
June Executive Board Meeting 7:30pm
May 28th-Saturday- Memorial Day Celebration. Karaoke with Pat & Doyle 7PM
June Calendar “Happenings”
June 1st -Wednesday..Pre-State Convention S.E.C. Meeting
June 2nd - Thursday..State Convention...Chapter 20 will host Dinner
June 3rd-Friday...State Convention
June 4th-Saturday..State Convention Final Day
June 9th-Thursday...Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
6:30 PM General Membership Meeting-Elections
June 11th-Saturday..Monthly Steak Fry 5PM-7PM..Karaoke with Pat & Doyle
June 14th-Tuesday...Flag Day. Fly your Flags!
June 16th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
June 18th-Saturday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 7PM
June 19th-Sunday-Happy Father’s Day! Breakfast from 8AM-for members & guests
June 23rd-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
June 25th-Saturday– Installation of Chapter 20 Officers 5PM
June 30th-Thursday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
Chaplains Note
I looked at my membership card and suddenly realized that after 36 years as a member of DAV, I am
writing my last note to you. It has been a privilege to serve Arizona and Chapter 20 in a number of
committees and other State and Chapter appointed and elected positions over these years. As your
Chapter Chaplain this last term, I have toured the various wards and rooms at our Veterans Hospital,
delivered admission kits and reported on the sick and needs of our members. Membership in the AZ State
Ritual team at the Memorial Cemetery has allowed me to present Holy Bibles to the families of our
departing Arizona members.
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Chaplains Note- cont’d
Age, Ambulation, Macular Degeneration and increased Hearing Loss now make it mandatory for me to
end these activities. Thank you for allowing me these privileges over the years. I shall cherish the
friendships, support and memories you have given me.
If you are one of our non participating members, give it a try. It is a wonderful and life fulfilling activity.
May God Bless all of you.
Bill Price, Chaplain, Chapter 20
Letter of Intent for Jr. Vice Commander – D.A.V. #20
I, Jeff Carter would like to place my name with the intent to run for the position of Jr. Vice Commander,
for D.A.V. Chapter 20.
Some of my qualifications are as follows:
(1) I have been a D.A.V. member for 22 years
(2) I have been a Past Commander twice at two different chapters, once in New Hampshire, once
in Mississippi, and transferred to Chapter #20 in Glendale in March of 2010.
(3) I am elected member of the Executive Committee, and a Bingo volunteer.
I would appreciate your support in electing me to the position of Jr. Vice Commander.
Sincerely,
Jeff Carter
And from the Adjutant and Bingo Manager
I would like to start this article out with thanking all of our Bingo volunteers and truly wish we could
encourage more of our members to come to the Chapter and help. We have some great volunteers and are
always looking for more. We have a great Chapter Home and we should be proud of it. Bingo is our
main fund raiser and allows us to support all of the veteran projects that we take on.
I personally would like to thank a few people for stepping and helping at our annual St. Patrick’s Day
dinner. I have put this dinner on for a number of years and it keeps growing, but this year I went into the
hospital for a little bit of heart work and so our Chapter Secretary, Toni Thompson, her husband Tom, and
the whole “Cooper Clan” (Lori, our Lounge Manager, her husband Kevin and their son Kevin) stepped in
and took care of it. Also, Auxiliary Jr. Vice, Jo Maxwell did an outstanding job in decorating. Thank you
all. I hope everyone enjoyed the food and appreciated the hard work that went in to putting it on. If you
missed it, you missed a good time.
Things are going well with the Chapter our Commander Jim Cronk is doing an outstanding job in leading
our Chapter and living up to our motto of “building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their
families.”
Tom Henninger, Adjutant
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DAV Chapter and Unit 20
Please help your Chapter and Unit in conserving paper and saving on postage costs and volunteer hours by
receiving your Chapter Newsletter on the internet. By filling out the following and mailing it back to your
Chapter we can also be sure your records are updated. Or, you can email your information
dav20glendale@gmail.com. Thank you for your time.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND MAIL BACK TO CHAPTER 20
NAME:
ADDRESS: APT #
CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:
MEMBER NUMBER: NAME OF SPOUSE:
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:
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The Chapter now has a Face Book page. The URL to the page is:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Disabled-American-Veterans-
Glendale-AZ/104664462940971
To get onto Facebook, go to WWW.FACEBOOK.COM and follow
the instructions on your screen.
Should you desire not to have a Facebook account and yet like to
know the most recent happenings in the Chapter, there is also a blog.
You can find it at:
http://disabledamericanveteransglendaleaz.blogspot.com/
If you have information on any current events coming up, feel free to
e-mail me with all the details at: bj9449@cox.net.
“bj” Bill Johnson
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
GLENDALE CHAPTER 20 & UNIT 20
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
April, May, June 2011
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY OPEN 9 AM TO 2 PM
PHONE: (623) 931-7320 LOUNGE (623) 934-2384 FAX (623) 931-5885
Chapter E-Mail: dav20glendale@gmail.com
SERVICE OFFICER: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT
ADDRESS: 8447 N. 61ST AVENUE, GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85302
CHAPTER OFFICERS UNIT OFFICERS
Jim Cronk COMMANDERS Wendy Young
Ed Bejarano SR. VICE COMMANDERS Vacant
Art Thomas JR. VICE COMMANDERS Jo Maxwell
Richard Park TREASURERS Nancy Chavira
Tom Henninger ADJUTANTS Cathy Duncan
Bill Price CHAPLAINS Mitzi Adams
Henry Hyun PAST COMMANDERS Vi Sumler
From the desk of the Commander-Jim Cronk
First, I want to thank the membership, the officers, the committee individuals for all of your fantastic
support this year. You all have supported the programs we initiated, especially with the lounge. Bingo,
and financial support of our veterans. Your unquestioning support and confidence in making essential
changes, enabled us to progress in a positive direction. Without that fantastic support none of the
progress could have been achieved. The one program that required several man hours to develop and
orchestrate was the Lounge Manager. We decided to establish the lounge as a business, place the
manager in charge of the lounge and make all the managerial necessary decisions such as, planning,
organizing, directing, controlling and staffing. The chain of command was changed and the lounge
manager became directly responsible to the House Committee and the profession rules and procedures
were established. Lori Cooper was hired for this position and she was the right person at the right time.
She completely rebuilt this lounge and established a positive environment that was outstanding for
workers and customers, a phenomenal accomplishment in such a short time.
Second, we are continuing to stress the growth of the following programs:
(1) Membership – It is estimated that membership will grow to approximately 300 more members
this fiscal year.
(2) Service Officer assistance to disabled veterans and their families.
(3) Expansion of the Health Career Education Scholarship Program with the VA Hospital.
(4) Providing better customer satisfaction for our various programs.
(5) Additional sincere recognition and appreciation for the volunteers that give up their time to
assist this chapter and veterans.
There are several other programs that we are involved with, but the one element that needs to improve in
is our treatment of each other. The one thing we have to remember is the first word in the name of our
organization is “Disabled,” almost every person in or associated with this organization has a disability,
whether it’s mental or physical. So remember, if someone makes a mistake, ask, if you can help them but
don’t criticize them! Remember when you wake up in the morning and you look into the mirror, ask that
person that is looking at you “Have you ever made a mistake in your life?” If that person says “NO”, I
would truly like to meet that person.
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From the desk of the Commander – Cont’d
Finally, I would like to place my name in nomination for Commander of Chapter #20 and finish the jobs
we started together. They are not completed and I would like additional time to complete what we started.
Thank you,
Jim Cronk
FROM THE D.A.V. 20 SR. VICE COMMANDER
As we start the second quarter of 2011, we have more activities planned for the Chapter and the organization, so be
sure to check your calendars for all the scheduled events.
The month of April will commence with the nominations for electing the new Chapter officers. It is imperative that
members attend the General Membership meeting to nominate and support the candidates of your choice. The final
nominations for Chapter Officers will be at the May 19th, General Membership meeting, which will be followed by
the elections which are at the June General Membership meeting, on June 9th.
The General Membership meeting for the month of May will take place on the third Thursday of the month (May
19th) to allow Chapter 20 to present the scholarship awards to student participants of the Health Career Education
(HCE) program, from the VA Hospital. This is another way that DAV Chapter 20 assists and is involved in the
community.
Again, I urge all members to attend the meetings and observe your Chapter at work.
Respectfully,
Ed Bejarano
FROM THE D.A.V. 20 JR. VICE COMMANDER
My goodness how time flies when you’re having fun, and I’ll tell you I have had a ton of fun as well as a lot of
wonderful people to help me along the way. There is no better time than now to sincerely thank all of you for
the support you’ve given me in my quest to serve you.
Once again all of the volunteers have been as always, fantastic and extremely generous in donating their time and
efforts in helping to accomplish our means, without you it couldn’t have happened. Thank you all for your support.
Once again we were quite busy this past quarter as we hope and expect to be in the future. Be sure to check out the
Blog on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Disabled-American-Veterans-Glendale-AZ/104664462940971, for
further details. Thanks BJ for the blog.
As busy as we are we are still hoping to have a car show before the end of the year. Be sure to check out your
calendar for the all the up coming events.
Thank you all.
Respectfully
Arthur Thomas, Jr. Vice Commander
THE FOLLOWING ARE LETTERS OF INTENT
For the office of Commander, D.A.V. Chapter 20:
I would like to submit my name for the position of Chapter 20 Commander for 2011-2012. With the support of our
membership we have instituted several modifications and I would like to see them through to fruition.
Sincerely,
James T. Cronk, CMDR.
I, Ed Bejarano wish to announce to the membership of my intention to seek the nomination for Commander of
D.A.V. Chapter 20, Glendale. I have been serving as your Senior Vice Commander for this past year.
Thank you,
Ed Bejarano
For the office of Senior Vice Commander, D.A.V. Chapter 20:
I, Kevin G. Cooper, wish to announce my intent to run for Senior Vice Commander of D.A.V. Chapter 20, in
Glendale.
Some of my qualifications are as follows:
I have been a member of the Trustees for the last 2 1/2 years, and the elected the Chairman of the Trustees since
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For the office of Senior Vice Commander, D.A.V. Chapter 20- cont’d:
(Kevin G. Cooper – cont’d)
January of this year. I have attended all Finance Committee meetings during that time. I am currently the Bingo
Supervisor for the Monday morning Bingo session. I, chaired the Super Bowl Party for the last 2 years for the
Lounge, in the non smoking room.
My goal to increase volunteerism is to reach out to the Desert Storm and Iraq Freedom veterans, as they are the
next generation of veterans that we need to be involved for our organization to succeed.
I would appreciate your support in electing me to this position so I may carry on the great tradition of the Disabled
American Veterans at Chapter 20.
Respectfully,
Kevin G. Cooper
FOR THE POSITION OF SR. VICE COMMANDER
I, Arthur Thomas intend to run for the office of Senior Vice Commander. To present I have served in the
following: Executive Board, Coordinating Committee, Three year Trustee, Bingo floor Supervisor and paper sales,
Chaired the Ways and Means Committee, served as cook for the monthly Steak Fry, coordinated the “Forget Me
Not” fund raiser with Luke AFB and the Golden Corral military appreciation, an active Service Officer, car show
and door prize coordinator. I have worked closely with our Commander Jim Cronk, the present Sr. Vice Ed
Bejarano, Adjutant Tom Henninger and the Constitution and Bylaws Committee Chairman, Patrick Young.
I would be happy to have the opportunity to serve you in the office of Senior Vice and would welcome and
appreciate your support in bettering our Chapter for all.
Thank you,
Arthur Thomas, Jr. Vice
ATTENTION: ALL MEMBERS
We have halls to rent too!
PARTIES—WEDDINGS, FAMILY REUNIONS, ETC.
Special member pricing! Tell your friends and family members. The large hall will hold a maximum of 400
guests, and the small hall holds up to 175. Call the office between 9am and 2pm, Monday through Friday for
a tour. No showing on weekends, that is when it is in use. Thank You.
AND FROM THE AUXILIARY...
D.A.V.A. UNIT 20 COMMANDER
Let me first welcome all our new members that have signed up for Unit #20 Auxiliary. Our DAV
Auxiliary membership requirements have been amended by the National organization. Eligibility in our auxiliaries
has been extended to not only immediate family members of our disabled veterans but new changes make it now
possible for anyone related to a former serviceman or woman or active duty to join the Auxiliary. This would
include veteran’s extended family members. Some examples of extended family are, but not limited to: stepchildren,
step-grandchildren, step-siblings, step-parents, step-grandparents, uncles, and aunts, great uncles and
aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, sons and daughters in law, father and mother in law, brother and sister in law. If
you have any questions, please contact the Chapter for more information.
With these new changes, an order has been placed for updated Auxiliary Bylaws. Hopefully they will
arrive in the not to distant future.
Mid-term Conference for the State of Arizona, held here at our own chapter facility went very well and we
had a great turn out of Auxiliary members from around the State. Our Department Commander Cathy Price
conducted a well run and most informative conference. Thank you Cathy for all the hard work you put into this
event.
Our Department or State-wide DAV/DAVA picnic will be held on April 9th at Saguaro Ranch Park, 9802
N. 59th Ave., here in Glendale from noon until 5:00 pm. All DAV members, Auxiliary members and their children
are invited to attend.
Our General membership meeting on May 12th will be the first opportunity to have your name submitted
into nomination for office in the Unit. If you would like to get involved, come on out and see how and where you
can be of help. On May 26th we will have our executive board meeting, a week early, due to the State convention
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(Auxiliary Commander Cont’d)
being held on our normal meeting night of June 2nd. Also in May on the 30th at 7:00 AM we will pay honors to our
departed veterans and their spouses at the National Veterans Cemetery. If you have a loved one at the cemetery,
you should join us and pay tribute for their service and sacrifice.
Our Department annual convention will be held from June 1st through the 4th at the Sheraton Four Points
Hotel located on the Metro-Center Mall complex. Visit our Department web site at www.azdav.org for more
details.
We are looking for old tea cups and saucers. If you have any available please let us know. It’s an
opportunity to clean out those old china pieces that just don’t seem to fit your décor any longer. Our Forget-Me-
Not luncheon will have an old fashion tea party as it’s theme. We need all we can get.
June 9th will be our final general membership meeting for the current fiscal year. It will be the last
opportunity to place names into nomination for offices in the Unit. Please plan on attending, your vote is
important. Come on down and visit your chapter on June 19th, we will be serving breakfast for the whole family in
honor of Father’s Day. Breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM.
Finally we must recognize June Millar who has celebrated 50 years of service to our veterans and service
members. At mid-term Conference June received a special Forget-Me-Not pin and certificate. June has cut out
over ten thousand dollars worth of coupons for our military stationed overseas and here in the States.
Congratulations June!
Wendy Young
Unit Commander
EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA! Mark your calendars….
COME JOIN US IN THE LOUNGE FOR ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT YOUR CHAPTER
HOME
BINGO!
Is played Mondays at 11:30 AM, Wednesday and Friday evenings starting at 6:30 PM.
Come join us and try your luck. $1,000.00 guaranteed Jackpot at each Bingo session.
April Publications!
April 2nd –Saturday- Monthly Steak Fry 5PM to 7PM—followed with Karaoke in the Lounge with Pat
& Doyle
April 6th—Wednesday—Budget Meeting at 10am
April 7th-Thursday-Lounge Committee Meeting 11:00AM
Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
Executive Board Meeting 7:30PM
April 9th-Saturday– State of AZ. Department Picnic at Saguaro Ranch Park 12PM-5PM
April 14th-Thursday-Karoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
April 16th Saturday - Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 7PM
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April Publications- cont’d!
April 21st Thursday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
April 23rd-Saturday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 7PM
April 28th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
April 30th-Saturday-Karaoke with Gonzales 7PM
May –Stuff to do!
May 5th-Thursday-
11:00AM- Lounge Committee Meeting
4:00PM - Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! Lounge-Share a dish. Karaoke with Cowboy Ken
6:30 PM-Executive Board Meeting
May 7th-Saturday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 7PM
May 8th-Sunday– Happy Mother’s Day! Free Breakfast for members & guests 8AM-12PM
May 12th-Thursday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
May 14th-Saturday-Monthly Steak Fry 5PM-7PM, Followed with Karaoke with Pat & Doyle
May 19th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
General Membership Meeting 7:30PM
May 21st-Saturday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 7PM
May 26th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
June Executive Board Meeting 7:30pm
May 28th-Saturday- Memorial Day Celebration. Karaoke with Pat & Doyle 7PM
June Calendar “Happenings”
June 1st -Wednesday..Pre-State Convention S.E.C. Meeting
June 2nd - Thursday..State Convention...Chapter 20 will host Dinner
June 3rd-Friday...State Convention
June 4th-Saturday..State Convention Final Day
June 9th-Thursday...Karaoke with Cowboy Ken at 4PM
6:30 PM General Membership Meeting-Elections
June 11th-Saturday..Monthly Steak Fry 5PM-7PM..Karaoke with Pat & Doyle
June 14th-Tuesday...Flag Day. Fly your Flags!
June 16th-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
June 18th-Saturday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 7PM
June 19th-Sunday-Happy Father’s Day! Breakfast from 8AM-for members & guests
June 23rd-Thursday-Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
June 25th-Saturday– Installation of Chapter 20 Officers 5PM
June 30th-Thursday– Karaoke with Cowboy Ken 4PM
Chaplains Note
I looked at my membership card and suddenly realized that after 36 years as a member of DAV, I am
writing my last note to you. It has been a privilege to serve Arizona and Chapter 20 in a number of
committees and other State and Chapter appointed and elected positions over these years. As your
Chapter Chaplain this last term, I have toured the various wards and rooms at our Veterans Hospital,
delivered admission kits and reported on the sick and needs of our members. Membership in the AZ State
Ritual team at the Memorial Cemetery has allowed me to present Holy Bibles to the families of our
departing Arizona members.
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Chaplains Note- cont’d
Age, Ambulation, Macular Degeneration and increased Hearing Loss now make it mandatory for me to
end these activities. Thank you for allowing me these privileges over the years. I shall cherish the
friendships, support and memories you have given me.
If you are one of our non participating members, give it a try. It is a wonderful and life fulfilling activity.
May God Bless all of you.
Bill Price, Chaplain, Chapter 20
Letter of Intent for Jr. Vice Commander – D.A.V. #20
I, Jeff Carter would like to place my name with the intent to run for the position of Jr. Vice Commander,
for D.A.V. Chapter 20.
Some of my qualifications are as follows:
(1) I have been a D.A.V. member for 22 years
(2) I have been a Past Commander twice at two different chapters, once in New Hampshire, once
in Mississippi, and transferred to Chapter #20 in Glendale in March of 2010.
(3) I am elected member of the Executive Committee, and a Bingo volunteer.
I would appreciate your support in electing me to the position of Jr. Vice Commander.
Sincerely,
Jeff Carter
And from the Adjutant and Bingo Manager
I would like to start this article out with thanking all of our Bingo volunteers and truly wish we could
encourage more of our members to come to the Chapter and help. We have some great volunteers and are
always looking for more. We have a great Chapter Home and we should be proud of it. Bingo is our
main fund raiser and allows us to support all of the veteran projects that we take on.
I personally would like to thank a few people for stepping and helping at our annual St. Patrick’s Day
dinner. I have put this dinner on for a number of years and it keeps growing, but this year I went into the
hospital for a little bit of heart work and so our Chapter Secretary, Toni Thompson, her husband Tom, and
the whole “Cooper Clan” (Lori, our Lounge Manager, her husband Kevin and their son Kevin) stepped in
and took care of it. Also, Auxiliary Jr. Vice, Jo Maxwell did an outstanding job in decorating. Thank you
all. I hope everyone enjoyed the food and appreciated the hard work that went in to putting it on. If you
missed it, you missed a good time.
Things are going well with the Chapter our Commander Jim Cronk is doing an outstanding job in leading
our Chapter and living up to our motto of “building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their
families.”
Tom Henninger, Adjutant
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DAV Chapter and Unit 20
Please help your Chapter and Unit in conserving paper and saving on postage costs and volunteer hours by
receiving your Chapter Newsletter on the internet. By filling out the following and mailing it back to your
Chapter we can also be sure your records are updated. Or, you can email your information
dav20glendale@gmail.com. Thank you for your time.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND MAIL BACK TO CHAPTER 20
NAME:
ADDRESS: APT #
CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:
MEMBER NUMBER: NAME OF SPOUSE:
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:
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VOLUNTEERS
ARE ALWAYS
NEEDED
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The Chapter now has a Face Book page. The URL to the page is:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Disabled-American-Veterans-
Glendale-AZ/104664462940971
To get onto Facebook, go to WWW.FACEBOOK.COM and follow
the instructions on your screen.
Should you desire not to have a Facebook account and yet like to
know the most recent happenings in the Chapter, there is also a blog.
You can find it at:
http://disabledamericanveteransglendaleaz.blogspot.com/
If you have information on any current events coming up, feel free to
e-mail me with all the details at: bj9449@cox.net.
“bj” Bill Johnson
April Steak Fry
Just a quick reminder that the Steak Fry in April will be held on the first Saturday, 02 April 2011. The dinners are still just $7 a piece and it is hard to find a Steak Dinner for just 7 bucks.
There will be entertainment in the Lounge after the dinner.
See ya there.
There will be entertainment in the Lounge after the dinner.
See ya there.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Steak Fry in April
The steak fry in April will be on the first Saturday for this month only. This is due to the Department picnic being held on the second Saturday.
This will allow everyone to attend the picnic and still enjoy the Steak Fry and entertainment at the Chapter home.
So mark your calendars to reflect the change and bring your friends and friends to the steak fry. See ya there!
This will allow everyone to attend the picnic and still enjoy the Steak Fry and entertainment at the Chapter home.
So mark your calendars to reflect the change and bring your friends and friends to the steak fry. See ya there!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Saint Patrick's Dinner
The menu will consist of a traditional St. Patrick's day dinner of Corned beef, cabbage and potatoes.
The dinner is free to all Chapter Members and their guest. The plan is to have Irish music during the dinner and after wards Memories of Memphis will be playing in the Lounge. Also during the dinner drinks will be available in the Non Smoking room where the food will be served.
Come early and stay late. Enjoy a good meal and the company of your fellow Chapter members. Don't forget to wear something green.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wearing of the Green
On the 12th of March will be having a Steak Fry at the Chapter. A steak dinner is just $7 per person. Texas toast, a baked potato and salad all comes with the dinner.
The theme for this dinner will be a Saint Patrick's theme so make sure you are wearing something green.
Pat & Doyle will be providing the entertainment in the Lounge after dinner. So make a night of it and come support the Chapter and it's steak fry. There will be a means of getting drinks in the Non-Smoking room as well.
Pat & Doyle will be providing the entertainment in the Lounge after dinner. So make a night of it and come support the Chapter and it's steak fry. There will be a means of getting drinks in the Non-Smoking room as well.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Handicap Equipment
Do you have a need for a walker or maybe a wheel chair? Maybe a set of crutches or maybe a shower chair or a potty chair or maybe a cane? Well we have a lot of those items.
Not only do we have those items but we also have some scooters, but they require a note from your doctor stating you must use a scooter.
If you are a Vet or a family member stop by and see if we have what you need. These items are free to those who are in need of them.
Come by or call ahead during working hours.
Not only do we have those items but we also have some scooters, but they require a note from your doctor stating you must use a scooter.
If you are a Vet or a family member stop by and see if we have what you need. These items are free to those who are in need of them.
Come by or call ahead during working hours.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Steak Fry and Valentines
If you missed the monthly steak fry, you missed a good one. The Ladies where presented with a flower upon entrance and the decorations in the hall where all red and white with the Valentines scheme.
It was nice to be able to get an adult drink in the non smoking room without having to go into the smoke filled lounge. So many of our members can not be exposed to smoke so this is more to respect their wishes and need as well.
The steaks were done to perfection. I did not hear of one single complaint all night about the steaks. It is not an easy job to cook to order steaks for as many people that we had at the dinner.
Pat & Doyle were the entertainment in the Lounge after the dinner, with their Karaoke. As most times, they played to a full house. Seats were a premium with extra chair brought in from the A/B room.
Good food and good company makes for a good night and that is what it was,.
The steaks were done to perfection. I did not hear of one single complaint all night about the steaks. It is not an easy job to cook to order steaks for as many people that we had at the dinner.
Pat & Doyle were the entertainment in the Lounge after the dinner, with their Karaoke. As most times, they played to a full house. Seats were a premium with extra chair brought in from the A/B room.
Good food and good company makes for a good night and that is what it was,.
Friday, February 11, 2011
As American as apple pie
The Department of Arizona is having it's annual picnic on the 9th of April 2011 from 1200 to 1700. It will be held at Saguaro Ranch Park in Glendale. Information on the park can be found at: http://www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/sahuaroranchpark.cfm
The park is located next to Glendale Community College at 9802 N. 59th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302.
There will be train rides and play areas for the children as well other activities.
The menu will be hot dogs and burgers from 1200 until 1400 and then there will be chicken, beef and pork. All the traditional fixing will be available as well as some deserts.
The picnic is free to all DAV members and their families. Bring your membership card for identification.
So bring out the family and enjoy the day with fellow comrade from all over the State.
The park is located next to Glendale Community College at 9802 N. 59th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302.
There will be train rides and play areas for the children as well other activities.
The menu will be hot dogs and burgers from 1200 until 1400 and then there will be chicken, beef and pork. All the traditional fixing will be available as well as some deserts.
The picnic is free to all DAV members and their families. Bring your membership card for identification.
So bring out the family and enjoy the day with fellow comrade from all over the State.
People to People Student Ambassador Program
For those of you who missed the meeting last night, we gave $300.00 to a members son to aid him in the
People to People Student Ambassador Program. He will be going to Great Britain. Here is the letter he sent to the Chapter.
My name is Cody Santelli, and I am a 12th-grade student at Cactus High School in Peoria. I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales this summer. The program promotes international understanding while building leadership skills among America’s youth. The 20-day experience includes meetings with government officials, interaction with other students my age, educational activities, and home stays with host families.
People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance and I’m honored to have been selected. Personally, I am looking forward to broadening my perspectives of the world and gaining a better understanding of Celtic history. Upon my return, I plan to share my experience with schools and civic clubs in our community. As an Ambassador, I can also earn college credit because of the many educational elements in my program.
I am currently seeking financial sponsors to help me with tuition, and hope I can count on your support. In case you haven’t heard of People to People, please allow me to share some history with you. President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the organization in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would countries. Since it’s founding, People to People has launched many international programs, including Sister Cities and Project HOPE.
The program tuition is [$7,000], which includes all transportation, accommodations, meals, and educational activities. I am asking for any donation you could contribute to help me reach my goal. Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution? Any amount would be appreciated. I plan to give a speech and share my journal, photographs, and experiences with contributors upon my return.
Please feel free to contact me at [602-341-7827] if you need more information. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Sincerely yours,
Cody Santelli
Student ambassador
Friday, February 4, 2011
Department of Arizona State Convention
Have you ever attended a State Convention? If not you owe it to yourself.At the Convention you will see how the officers get nominated and elected, by-laws changed and passed or defeated. New officers installed and how business is conducted at the State level.
This year it will be held here in the Phoenix area at the Four Points Hotel that is on Metro West Drive. Olive Garden is right across the street from the hotel. The Convention will be held from 01 June to 04 June 2011. Our Chapter will be the host Chapter for the Convention.
Hope to see you at the convention.
Super Bowl XLV
Come on out and enjoy the game and the food as well as the friendships you have had for years.
See ya at the game.
Help Needed
We need your help. Can you afford one or two nights a month to work Bingo? It is the largest of all our fund raisers and it what pays the bills and help Vets in need. We are talking about four hours and the work is easy.
Come out and aid in the fund raiser that gives aid to Vets like yourself.
Come out and aid in the fund raiser that gives aid to Vets like yourself.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Upcoming Events
The BIG game is is going to happen on the 6st of February. Green Bay is taking on the Steelers. There is a Super Bowl party at the Chapter Home with the game being televised on big screen tv. There will be food and prizes and a Non-Smoking room for those who don't smoke. Come out and enjoy the game.
February 12th is the monthly Steak Fry and this one will have a Valentines Day flare to it. It is hard to beat a steak, baked potato, salad and bread for $7. There will be Karaoke in the Lounge after the dinner.
Do you like Corned Beef and Cabbage? If so don't miss the St. Patty's Day party at DAV #20 Chapter Home. Dinner will be served from 5PM until 7PM on the 17th of March. The price is right, FREE! So come out and enjoy a dinner amongst your fellow Comrades.
There is Karaoke in the Lounge every Thursday nights. Memories of Memphis play on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Ray Gonzales plays on the last Saturday from 7:00PM until 11:00PM. Pat & Doyle play on Steak Fry nights from 7:00 PM until closing.
Ya feeling lucky? If so come on out and play poker on Tuesday nights. Texas Hold 'Em is played with two sessions. The first is at 5:30PM and the second is at 9:00PM.
February 12th is the monthly Steak Fry and this one will have a Valentines Day flare to it. It is hard to beat a steak, baked potato, salad and bread for $7. There will be Karaoke in the Lounge after the dinner.
Do you like Corned Beef and Cabbage? If so don't miss the St. Patty's Day party at DAV #20 Chapter Home. Dinner will be served from 5PM until 7PM on the 17th of March. The price is right, FREE! So come out and enjoy a dinner amongst your fellow Comrades.
There is Karaoke in the Lounge every Thursday nights. Memories of Memphis play on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Ray Gonzales plays on the last Saturday from 7:00PM until 11:00PM. Pat & Doyle play on Steak Fry nights from 7:00 PM until closing.
Ya feeling lucky? If so come on out and play poker on Tuesday nights. Texas Hold 'Em is played with two sessions. The first is at 5:30PM and the second is at 9:00PM.
Friday, January 21, 2011
New Blog
Comrades,
This is new to many but this is a way to get information to the masses. Hope this helps.
This is new to many but this is a way to get information to the masses. Hope this helps.
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