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Boo Coo NewsVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154www.VVA154.comhttps://www.facebook.com/vva154/

MAY 2019

WELCOME HOME!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS7 p.m. second Wednesday of themonth at VFW Bruce Post 1146,

28404 E. Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores

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There are some exciting things happening in our veteranspantry! ~~ Gil Claunch and Keith Edwards

We have always done an outstanding job of providing food assistance to our MacombCounty veterans in need. That will continue, of course, and we are striving to makeit even better.

In an effort to share the load, Keith Edwards has been appointed and accepted theresponsibility to co-chair the pantry operation with longtime chair Gil Claunch. This will allowGil to continue his leadership of the pantry and be able to take some well deserved time offto travel and enjoy more time with Phyllis and the rest of his family.

One of the immediate changes will be regular meetings with the pantry volunteer team. Communication is the key to success in every organization. There was an initial meeting on April 23. Anyone and everyone interested in helping in the pantry are welcome. We willbegin regularly scheduled meetings on the second Friday of each month at 11 a.m. Here wewill briefly discuss the previous month's results, what is coming up in the coming month, andseek input for improvements in the operation of the pantry. Meetings will last no longerthan one hour, and all interested are welcome to attend.

We are looking forward to continuing to support the needs of our Macomb County veterans!

Saturday, May 11, the chapter willonce again participate in the LetterCarriers’ Food Drive. The event willtake place at the post office on 22

Mile Road and Van Dyke. Please stopby if you can help. More info and

times will follow closer to the date.Check your email!

President’s Message ~ Gary Purcell

Welcome Home to all my brothers and sisters. First off Iwould like to thank the chapter members for giving methe honor to serve as your chapter president. Many

thanks to all the brothers that ran for office. I know that you willall do a great job. Our mission is still the same as it has alwaysbeen: Veterans Helping Veterans. Congratulations to the newlyelected Associate officers. The month of May is a very sacredmonth for veterans honoring those who made the ultimatesacrifice. Our chapter will be involved in many ceremonies.Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m. is our usual ceremony at ClintonGrove Cemetery and the Mount Clemens Fire Station. Then at2 p.m. we will gather at Freedom Hill to honor MacombCounty's 149 who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam andalso honor all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in allwars. May 27, the honor guard will be participating in theceremony at Resurrection Cemetery. Mass is at 10 a.m. Theywill do military honors at 11:30 a.m. following the Mass at theveterans section.

I would like to thank our chapter honor guard for theiroutstanding duties they perform weekly for veterans and theirfamilies. They are truly a gift from above. We are truly blessedto have many volunteers at the Vet Center from the chapter andassociates, hospital committee, food bank, Friday feast workers,front desk guys, clean up people, MI wall, speakers bureau,agent orange, memorials, lottery, membership, merchandise,Pointman Ministries, POW/MIA, scholarship, webmaster, BooCoo news, and all the people who hold an elected office. Thanksto all of you, we honor veterans every day by your hard workand keep the memory alive of the ones who made the ultimatesacrifice. Please keep an eye on the chapter website,VVA154.com, for upcoming events and other information. If youwant to be notified about funerals and other chapter eventsthat come up, please get me your email address and I will putyou on the chapter email broadcast list. Thanks to all of you.God Bless you all and keep you safe and in good health.

VVA CHAPTER 154 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Gary Purcell 586-243-62931st V-P Ron Squires 586-747-88812nd V-P Tom Puruleski 586-854-0304Secretary Mike Schneider 586-567-0731Treasurer Mike Jacobi 586-504-0781

BOARD of DIRECTORS Exp. 2020Greg Bowman 586-850-1800Gil Claunch 586-854-7842Ernie Patton 586-945-2390Donn Sinclair 586-243-0222 Gary Stephens 586-747-8149

BOARD of DIRECTORS Exp. 2021Keith Edwards 586-243-0585Bob Fleming 586-977-8802Dave Porter 586-899-7378Dave Schoenherr 586-940-2586Bob Steward 586-321-9847

Boo Coo News Publisher: The Board of DirectorsContributor - Tom Puruleski

Typesetter - Linda May lindamay@ameritech.net

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Trustees John Hages (2020), Mike Bilyk (2021),Dave Rocco (2022)

Nominating Committee Bill Haase Tom FrancisJohn Hages

VVA State Council Delegate Mike Gardner (Mouse)

VVA National Liaison Steve BagoWebmaster Paul Silvestri

FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEESAgent Orange Phil MichaudHonor Guard Mike MiskiFood Pantry Gil ClaunchFreedom Hill & Eastpointe Memorials Dave PorterHospitalized Vets Tom DuffLottery Jim AuitoMembership Larry MayMerchandise Dave SchoenherrMichigan Traveling Memorial Mike SchneiderOperation Christmas Gary PurcellPhotographer Bob StewardPOW/MIA Tom DuffScholarship Dave RoccoSpeakers Bureau Jim Watts

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 - Boo Coo News MAY 2019 Page 2

Minutes of General Membership Meeting 4/10/2019 Submitted by Mike Schneider

Meeting called to order by President Steve Bago at 1900 hours. Pledge of Allegiance recited and moment of silence observed.Motion by Ron S, seconded by Greg B to suspend regular business for presentation of plaque from the VFW Bruce Postcommander thanking the chapter for the donation to help offset cost of repairs to the facility. Motion to return to regular

business by Carl E, seconded by Ray N. Introduction of officers. Motion by Ben E, second by Leo L to accept minutes as published inthe Boo Coo News. Treasurer’s report by Mike Jacobi stated that funds were down for the month including the food pantry. Motionto accept the report made by Gil C, seconded by Arnie S.

COMMITTEESHospital, POW/MIA, honor guard to follow. No speakers bureau,raffle, Agent Orange or merchandise reports.

Food PantryGil reported that we helped 61 families and a total of 168people.

ScholarshipDave reported that he has five applications, notifications will goout May 1 and presentation of awards at the June membershipmeeting. Motion by Dave R, seconded by Gil C to approve a fifthaward if necessary. Motion passed.

Golf OutingThe golf outing will be July 27 at Fern Hill Golf Club. Forms forteams and hole sponsorships available at the vet center.

State CouncilGroundbreaking for the Fisher House in Ann Arbor will be June14. The Detroit facility may be located at the corner of John Rand Palmer. The car donation program and household goodsprogram still help fund the service officer program along withmoney from the state. The state council had to repay thecoalition for the uncertified service officer. We will attend theRegion 5 conference in Indianapolis in June. Recoveries forclaims from Oct. 18 thru Feb. 19 amounted to $4,387,275.

OLD BUSINESSRon Squires stated that tickets are still available to sell orpurchase for the custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We wereat the Birch Run swap meet on April 14. There are ticketsavailable at the vet center for a two-year lease on a Ram pickuptruck which will be raffled at the Thrilla at the Villa. The chapterreceives a donation from this event and also money from thetickets we sell. Part time work is available through PilotProperties and also through Sal Sulolli of the St. Clair ShoresParks 586-294-6170.

NEW BUSINESS

Tom Puruleski stated a gentleman named Domenic Carotamakes memorial displays for veterans and information isavailable at the vet center. Guardian Alarm will be installing newsecurity cameras at the vet center. We have installed devices forthe truck and trailer to help prevent theft. Motion made by GaryP, seconded by Carl E to lock election ballots for 2019 in the safeand to destroy the 2018 ballots.

50/50 ticket #871796 held by Don S. Motion to adjourn by BruceS seconded by Ben E.====================================================Results for officers and other positions 2019-2020President Gary Purcell1st Vice-president Ron Squires2nd Vice-president Tom PuruleskiTreasurer Mike JacobiSecretary Mike SchneiderTrustee (3) year Dave RoccoNominating Committee Bill Haase

Tom FrancisJohn Hages

Board of Directors Dave PorterKeith EdwardsDave SchoenherrBob StewardBob Fleming

One-year term Donn Sinclair Ernie Patton

State Council Delegate Mike Gardner (Mouse)

CHAPTER 154’S TRUCK DECORATED BY ROUSH.Photos don’t do justice to the superb job by Roush

Industries in decorating the chapter’s new truck for thetraveling memorial. The gratis decals were provided

through the Roush Veterans Initiative Program.

JOIN THE ASSOCIATES of VIETNAM VETERANS of AMERICAAVVA.ORG

Meetings at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Vet Center

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AVVA MEETING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2019

Meeting called to order: 7 p.m. at the Vet Center. Pledge and momentof silence for those in harm's way and for our members facing illnessand hardship. Prayers requested for Mike Collins. On the road torecovery, but very slow. Visitors are welcomed.

New Members: AVVA has a total of 100 members

Food Pantry: 61 families (total of 168 people). Will be at Kroger(Garfield & Canal) on May 9 thru 11 and on May 17 thru 19. Also, goingto post office on May 11 (more info to come) Hospital: Went well as usual. Visited the usual wards. Next visit on May8 leaving at 8 a.m.

Golf Outing: Date is July 27 at Fern Hill. Debbie S stated flyers, teamsign-up and donors letters are now available. Donations are alreadycoming in.

OLD BUSINESS: Joanne B confirmed the Jimmy Johns baseball game/fundraiser to beheld on June 2. Same as last year at $25 per ticket with $10 beingcontributed to the Associates. Front desk will have the sign-up sheets. If we get 50 to attend, we will be able to throw out the first ball. It willalso be Princess Day. Any young girl is welcome to dress up as aprincess.

Joanne B stated that Sept. 8 from noon till 3 p.m. will be her annualfundraiser. Now to be held at the Warren Rec Center. Bocce ball andcornhole will be available. More to come later.

Peggy R and Terrie L handed out 12 certificates and $20 gift cards to the"Sailors of the Quarter" for the 1st and 2nd quarter recipients.

Election Results:President: Phyllis ClaunchVice-President: April BellSecretary: Kathy Whitworth

Motion by Karen M and seconded by Kathy K to accept the electionresults. Unanimous show of hands in agreement.

Motion made by Joanne B and seconded by Karen M to destroy lastyear’s ballots and replace them with this year’s. A unanimous show ofhands in agreement.

DATES TO REMEMBER:June 9 Chapter Picnic at Freedom HillJuly 20 Car Show at the Bruce Post in St. Clair Shores

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. by Kathy K and seconded by Phyllis C.

NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by Kathy Whitworth

2019 Chapter 154 Honor Guard Officers Commander Michael MiskiVice Commander Ron MexicottTreasurer John MohanArmorer Michael Miski 2nd Armorer Chuck CharbeneauProperty Officer Ben ElwartowskiChaplain Ron DrdulAssistant Chaplain Leo Lalonde

Bruce Post Says Thank YouCommander Randy Shafer, and PostOfficer Tim Litz from VFW Bruce Post

1146 attended the April generalmembership meeting to present Chapter154 with a plaque in appreciation for the

donation to their maintenance fund.Bruce Post has been trying to cope with

much-needed repairs to the buildingwhile still maintaining veteran support

programs.

CHAPTER 154 HONOR GUARD REPORT g Mike Miski, Commander, The Point Team 586-465-1099

FUNERAL DETAILS since last month’s report.

Kenneth Arnold Air Force, Vietnam, Chapter MemberRobert Daly Army, VietnamBeverly Jane Herig Marine, WWIINorman Wilczynski NavyRobert Lutzky Army, VietnamArdvino Devillis Army, KoreaBernard Patton Army, Vietnam, Chapter Member

Vet Center Opens Up for Vietnam Veterans DayChapter 154's Veterans Support Center held an open house event on Friday, March 29, inhonor of National Vietnam Veterans Day. The rooms were filled with members and theirfamilies, guests, and local residents who were there to check out the Vet Center and all it hasto offer our veterans. It was a day for hooking up with hold friends, and meeting some newones. There was plenty of hotdogs, burgers, chili, chips, pizza, soft drinks and desserts to makesure our guests were well fed. It was a good day of camaraderie and stories to celebrate thisday of recognition. Check out all the photos of this day and more on the chapter's website,https://vva154.com and click on "Photos" in the lefthand column.

Submitted by Tom Duff: My grandson Max organized a food driveto benefit Chapter 154 food pantry. Max has always been a hardworker for the chapter, along with his brother. I guess it runs in

the family. Thanks & God bless you all.

VETERANS SUPPORT CENTER18025 15 MILE ROAD • CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI 48035-2403

Free Services 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday 586-776-9810* * * HELP WANTED: Volunteers to staff the Vet Center and work on the food pantry * * *

SERVICE OFFICERS from Macomb County Veterans Affairs andVietnam Veterans of America file claims and answer questions.

• Lee Bruner, Mondays• Mary Barrette, Tuesdays walk-in service

•Darryle Johnson, Wednesdays walk-in service • Lisa Marie Edwards, Thursdays appointments only

Call ahead as sometimes a service officer's schedule changes on short notice.

Please take advantage of this expanded coverage with any questions you may have

regarding the Veterans Administration.

SICK CALL from Ron Drdul# Contact Ron Drdul ropa30@att.net or 586-899-7112 If you know of an illness or death of a chapter member or their family, please notify RonDrdul so that we may get the information out via email and in the newsletter in a timely manner. All the kind thoughts and prayers offered up byour members are truly appreciated and help people through tough times.

Gary Stephens - Recovering from lung surgery

WELCOME HOMEHOSPITAL REPORTTom DuffHospital Committee Chairman

On April 10, 2019 CarleneCremin, Don Cremin, JoeSpencer, Patrick Murphy,

Mark Walgrave, Kathy Kunath, Terri Lehrman, Gary Purcell,Dennis Stricklen, Judy Shirey, Judy Haag and myself went to theVA Hospital. We went to wards A-4 north and A-3 north, thesubstance abuse ward and the dialysis ward, dermatology,dental prosthetic and sensory aids, physical therapy,occupational therapy, audiology and speech pathology,radiology, respiratory care, cardiology, mental health,registration, chemotherapy Firm E, Firm D, Firm C, Firm A,pharmacy, blood draw, radiology and walkways. We visited with213 vets. We passed out flag stars, our Welcome Home candybags, magazines, crossword puzzle books, lap robes, blankets,personal items bags, bananas, pretzels, candy and suckers,cookies, chips and Doritos. We presented two medals toAfghanistan vets. We had a great time and most of all we let atleast 213 vets know that we care and they are not forgotten. The next visit May 8; leave the Vet Center at 8 a.m.

POW/MIA ReportsSubmitted by Tom DuffWelcome Home!1,589 Missing48 from Michigan

“I was prepared to be wounded --- prepared to be captured --- even prepared tobe killed. I was not prepared to be abandoned by my country.” – Former POW

U.S. Navy Captain Eugene “Red” McDaniel

•A man is not dead until he is forgotten. We will never forget.

Welcome Home!•

“When one member of the armed forces is not worth the effort to be found, thenwe have lost our honor.” ~~ VVNW

* * *Support your POW/MIAs. Fly your POW/MIA flag. Display a POW/MIA decal. If

you need a POW/MIA decal for your car, truck or bike, or certificate ofappreciation for flying a flag, see Tom Duff. If a company or homeowner is flying

a POW/MIA flag, let Tom Duff know so we can give them a certificate.

The following names are from the USS Oklahoma missing 12-7-1941.Seaman 2nd Class Richard ThomsonSeaman 2nd Class Wilfred PalmerSeaman 2nd Class Calvin Palmer

There are more than 73,000 missing from WWII

Pfc. Herschel Riggs Army with 24th Infantry Div. missing 7-16-1950South Korea. Accounted for 3-25-2019..

Cpl. Stephen Nemec from Ohio 21 years old, Army 1st Cavalry Divisionmissing 11-12-1950 North Korea. Accounted for 2-20-2019.

Capt. Rufus Hyman Army 24th Infantry Division missing 7-30-1950South Korea. Accounted for 2-21-2019.

Cpl. Benjamin Scott from Mississippi 19 years old Army 24th InfantryDivision missing 7-12-1950 South Korea. Accounted for 2-25-2019.

There are still over 7,000 missing from Korea.

VIETNAMJournalist 3rd Class Raul Guerra from California, 24 years old, Navy onthe USS Oriskany missing 10-8-1967 in Vietnam. Accounted for2-21-2019. He was buried April 25 in his home town in California.

There are still 1,589 missing, 48 from Michigan.

COLD WARThere are 126 missing.

GWOTThere are 6 missing from Iraq and other conflicts.

MICHIGAN POW/MIAs for MAYLouis Buckley from Detroit 5-21-1966 South Vietnam Army

Charles Cudlike from Detroit 5-18-1969 South Vietnam Army

Francis Feneley from Curtis 5-11-1966 North Vietnam Air Force

Donald King from Muskegon 5-14-1966 North Vietnam Air Force

John Smeekens is a Life Member of Chapter 154. He served in Vietnam with the 198th Light Infantry Brigade and is a recipient of the Purple Heart. Although retiredfrom the U.S. Postal Service, he continues to be the Veterans Affairs Director for the Postal Workers Union.

VETERANS BRIEFS By John P. Smeekens, Veterans Director

WOMEN IN THE MILITARY As of March, according to the Department ofDefense, women make up 20 percent of theAir Force, 19 percent of the Navy, 15 percentof the Army and almost 9 percent of theMarine Corps, with about 16 percent in theCoast Guard. TV star Bea Arthur was a truckdriver in the Marine Corps during World WarII. Queen Elizabeth II is the only sitting head ofstate to have served in World War II, as amechanic/driver in the Women's AuxiliaryTerritorial Service when she was still aprincess. Navy Capt. Rosemary Mariner wasone of the first eight women selected to flymilitary aircraft in 1973, and a year laterbecame the Navy's first female jet pilot. At hergraveside service in February, nine femalepilots from Naval Air Station Oceana inVirginia performed the "missing woman"formation for their predecessor – the firstall-female crew to do so. VA BUDGET GREAT START The president's federal spending plan forfiscal year 2020 will attempt to increase theVA's overall budget by 9.6 percent to $220.2billion, which would enable the VA to startimplementation of the MISSION Act,strengthen mental health access andtreatment programs, increase women's healthservices, boost electronic health recordinteroperability with DOD, and support a lot ofother veterans organizations’ ideas. DEFENSE BUDGET INCREASE??? The president's $750 billion budget requestfor total defense spending includes a 4.9percent increase for the Defense Department,or $718 billion, which will enable thedepartment to continue its three-prongedstrategy to compete, deter and win across allspectrums of warfare. Specifically, thePentagon proposal includes:

#1- a 3.1 percent military pay raise, the largestin a decade. #2- a 3.2 percent basic allowancefor housing increase and a 2.4 percent basicallowance for subsistence increase. #3-growing the active and reserve force byalmost 40,000 over the next five years. #4- a10 percent increase for the Defense POW/MIAAccounting Agency, from the current year$130.6 million to $144.88 million. #5-makingone of the largest research and developmentrequest in 70 years. And #6- Also, having DODplans to allocate $8 billion to support militaryfamilies with childcare, youth programs,school education, and commissary operations.

VETERANS PRO BONO LEGAL IN 41-B Veterans and active duty personnel maynow be able to receive free legal aid becauseof a new 41-B District Court program. Thecourt, which has Selfridge Air National GuardBase within its jurisdiction, and is on Stark'sDrive, just off of Groesbeck, might be able tohelp you. The court has recently announced itsHelp a Hero Program which provides pro bonolegal services to active duty and veterans. Allyou need to do is supply information as toyour status as a veteran or active duty andthey might be able to help you withmisdemeanor charges. The court is presentlyworking on a list of attorneys who will bewilling to take on these cases. One thing that has been realized is thatmany veterans don't identify that they areveterans or active military. This fact makes ithard for court personnel to inform them ofprograms that are available to assist thesemen and women who are serving, or whohave served this country. If you know of anattorney who would like to volunteer for thisprogram, or if you have some questionsyourself, give the court a call at 586-469-9300. NEW NAVY DESTROYER A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer will benamed after a Medal of Honor recipient fromMichigan. Hospital corpsman Master ChiefWilliam Charette, a native of Ludington, joinedthe Navy in 1951 and served in the KoreanWar. He received the honor after shielding afellow Marine from a grenade in North Korea.He died in 2012. The destroyer will beequipped with offensive and defensiveweapons systems that will support maritimeand air warfare efforts. NEW ORDERS FOR BLUE WATER VA was recently ordered to lift its hold onBlue Water Navy appeals as a result of therecent Procopio v. Wilkie court decision. TheProcopio decision clarified that Blue WaterNavy Vietnam War veterans are eligible toreceive presumptive disability compensationbenefits for health conditions associated withexposure to Agent Orange. After the decisionwas issued on January 29, VA requested astay, which places a hold on Blue Water Navyclaims and appeals while the agencydeliberated whether to appeal the decision.VA's request to stay Blue Water Navy claimswas denied and VA is now forced to starttaking action on appeals. This means veteransaffected by the Procopio decision may seeactivity on their appeals in the near future. All

veterans, who are Blue Water Navy veterans,who receive notice of action on their claims,should contact an accredited Veterans ServiceOfficer through their county Veterans ServiceOffice, or one of the veterans organizations.The Department of Justice still has until April29 to formally appeal. Moreover, theProcopio decision still leaves certain questionsunanswered for Blue Water Navy veterans andothers exposed to Agent Orange. This is whymany veterans organizations continue to urgethe swift passage of H.R. 299, the Blue WaterNavy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. Urge yourmembers of Congress to cosponsor andsupport passage of H.R. 299. FREEDOM MEMORIAL The ground was broken on April 13, 2008.The memorial was completed and dedicatedon July 13, 2008. The memorial is located inthe Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville,Michigan. The memorial is dedicated to allpast, present and future veterans. Thememorial has granite stones of all servicebranches. It has a lighted walkway to thememorial. Each flag and stone is lighted aswell. PFAS NEEDS SUPPORT Veterans with health problems caused byexposure to toxic chemicals known as PFASwould be eligible for federal health careservices under legislation proposed inCongress. The bill introduced Thursday would requirethe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs tocover treatment for ailments related to PFAS,or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.The chemicals are used widely as a water,stain and grease repellent. They're also a keyingredient in firefighting foams used fortraining exercises on military bases. Expertssay they are linked to cancers and numerousother illnesses. Among lawmakers sponsoringthe bill are Sens. Debbie Stabenow and GaryPeters and Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan. Theysay many veterans have been exposed to thechemicals, along with people living near baseswho may have drunk contaminated water.

2019 Election Day

# Submitted by Tom Puruleski

April 10 was election day at Chapter 154. Thefinal results were tallied at the generalmembership meeting. Although the executive

board positions swept in unopposed, four newdirectors were elected with the fifth re-elected fromlast year. Two additional board members wereelected for one year terms to replace Ron Squiresand Tom Puruleski’s tenure as directors as theymoved up to 1st and 2nd vice-president, respectively.The nominating committee did a great job againhandling the process, and thanks to the members whotallied the votes.

Congratulations to the incoming officers, directors,delegates and committee members for the comingyear, and a hearty thank you to those that servedduring the past year.

Outgoing President Steve Bago was presented with a very nice plaque in appreciation of hisyears of service as President and his contributions to the chapter.

Those members who were nominated but not selected this election also deserve thanks forstepping up and applying. Stay involved with the chapter and give it another shot next year.

See results of 2019 election on pages 2 and 3.

Stitching Sisters Provide Quilts for Chapter 154 Members

On April 13, Gil Claunch, Ernie Patton, Tom Bell, Arnie Stefani, Bob Paluzzi, and Mike Collinsreceived a "Quilt of Valor", courtesy of the Stitching Sisters, a local group of volunteers whomake them for the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Each person received a quilt, certificate andcase. In presenting them, each quilt is opened and placed around the shoulders of the veteranfollowed by a hug. The vets are urged to use the quilt and not put them away to save. This is anationwide group and any veteran is eligible to receive one. For more information, or tonominate a veteran for a quilt, go to the Quilts of Valor Foundation website http://qovf.org.

Michigan Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Hits the Road

Our Michigan Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial started the traveling season byparticipating in two pinning events to commemorate National Vietnam Veterans Day. OnMarch 27, the memorial was displayed at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, and

on March 29, at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. Guest speakers addressed theattendees and pins commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War were handed out tothe Vietnam Veterans that were present for the event.

Swap Meet Opportunity Helps Sell Motorcycle Raffle Tickets

Ron Squires, Dave Schoenherr, Mike Schneider, and Tom Puruleski headed up I-75 tothe Birch Run Motorcycle Swap Meet on Sunday morning, April 14. Our host at theevent, Spartan Cycle manager Gary Latessa, provided an additional space next to his

booth for us to display the bike and setup shop to sell tickets. It was a pretty good sizecrowd that filed past as we hawked our tickets. A lot of people took a chance on winningthe bike. Most were veterans themselves and some participated just to help the veterans.One young woman said her father was a Vietnam veteran and bought a ticket. She agreedto pose for a photo and show her patriotic tattoo. It was a pretty decent day as we sold 67tickets. We still have a way to go to turn a profit for the chapter, and plan on selling atsome local bike nights when the weather warms up. Chapter members are encouraged tohelp out buying or selling tickets. Even if you don’t ride, winning that bike and turning itover for a quick profit will make your day!

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