Remembering Christmases Past
At the Meetings
John Stillman, Ben Bachert and Gary Keeney
The Chapter held its third annual Christmas party on December 19th. The event was held at the Genesis Banquet Center on Telegraph Road in South County. Thanks to Gregg and Kathy Follmer and everyone else who helped organize the party. The venue was comfortable, the food great. A good time was had by all.
Rev. Dennis A. Wenholz of LSS gives the opening prayer at the meeting.
At the November 4th monthly meeting representatives from the Lutheran Senior Services spoke about the opportunities and services provided by the Christian organization for senior Veterans.
Gary Hutchison Memorial Chapter 1028
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Tom Brophy, Mike Cicchese, and Mile Lumma
Greeting from Hill 37 in Vietnam 1969, from member Gregg Follmer
Merry Christmas
At the Meetings
Carl Sherman and Dan Oliver of MVHP explain the history project to members.
Chapter 1028 Newsletter
Fundraiser
Bill Groth in his SAR uniform.
VVA Chapter 1028 Christmas Party
On November 11th, members of Chapter 1028 attended a Veterans Day ceremony at the Delmar Gardens of Meramec Nursing Home. The Chapter's Honor Guard presented the colors and conducted a flag retirement ceremony. The event featured speakers from our Chapter. Treasurer Tom Brophy gave the Missing Man Table presentation. Member Bill Groth representing the Sons of the American Revolution also spoke.
Gregg and Kathy Follmer
Vietnam Veterans of America
Mary Ann Meyer of Delmar Gardens and Kelly Guenther of American Eagle Credit Union provided information about the upcoming Veterans Day Celebration at the Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley facility on November 11th. Reservations are required to attend the breakfast.
Tom Brophy and Carl Gordon
Chapter 1028 Newsletter
Donna Robinson of Quilts of Valor attended the monthly meeting to receive a donation from the Chapter and also displayed one the quilts they are working on.
Bob Howard
Oct - Dec 2015
Tom Brophy and the Missing Man Table
John Dexheimer and Jackie Cooper
At the December 2nd meeting representatives from the Missouri Veterans History Project presented information about recording veterans experiences on a DVD for posterity.
Denise Travis and Kristy Bull of LSS talk about the organization and its services.
Charles Martin
Vickie DiGregorio of USA Mortgage spoke to the Chapter on October 7th and provided information on mortgage discounts available to veterans
Member Carl Gordon (R.) celebrating Christmas in Danang 1969
On November 14th the Chapter held a fundraiser at the Dierberg's store in Wildwood. Thanks to all the members who volunteered their time. As always we appreciate the cooperation of the store management for allowing us to use their facility. The weather was great and the donations were generous.
Tom Brophy and Joe Shadduck