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.

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.

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,.

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.

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

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

Hey this Sunday is the big game between the Green Bay Packers and the Steelers.  Why not watch it at the Chapter home?  There will be food, prizes and the game on big screen TV.  As was last year there will be smoking and non-smoking rooms to enjoy  the game.

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.