President’s Report February 4, 2013

I have been reflecting on the past 18 months this past week. First I
want to say again that this is where I started. It has been and is a humbling
experience and an honor to serve you as President of the Chapter. As you
know I have achieved higher office in the MOPH and will continue on that
journey. My roots are here.
In these past months we have expanded our JROTC program, our
Christmas program for Nellis, our support of the Nevada State Veterans
Home, the Intertribal POW WOW and VAVS. We have added programs
supporting the Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy, Habitat for
Humanity International, the Nevada Veterans Foundation, Honor Flight
Southern Nevada, the Catholic War Veterans Food Bank, and the Southern
Nevada Veterans Coalition. Initiated Vietnam Veterans Remembrance
Day, Agent Orange Town Hall and started a new Chapter. We have the drop
box out front for the Charleston Outlet which has bee so successful that
when Mike called last week to inquire about placing one in Henderson at
our new Chapter’s meeting place they said no problem we’ll order on now.
Our status in the community is much improved and evident. We are a
force for veterans and their families.
Additionally we have approximately twice the funds in our bank
account we had 18 months ago.
I am proud to be associated with this Chapter. I am a better man for
it and cannot say how proud I am to have served as your President.

Nevada Veterans Foundation
Nevada Military Support Alliance Gala March 29 at the Red Rock. $250 a plate. Raised $250,000 last year.
Texas Hold ‘em at the South Point March 15. $100 by in.

Honor Flight Southern Nevada
The next flight will be April 25 -27.

Nevada State Veterans Home
Super Bowl Party last Sunday. Next function is Father’s Day which is always a blast. Sunday June 15. Then the NVAL Golf Tournament on June 28.

Cemetery Committee
We plan to increase our commitment to Wreaths Across America.

Habitat for Humanity
The next Vietnam build will be in August 29-September 13 again in My Tho, Tien Gaing Province South of Saigon. Three of our Chapter members have expressed interest in participating. I am busy recruiting and soliciting sponsors. I have information on how to register for the trip.