The Chapter participated in a Memorial Day event in Fenton. Members of our Honor Guard provided a Three-volley salute. Other members were guest speakers and member Jody Hall played Taps at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Chapter President Russ Whitener
Member Paul Clever, a nationally recognized advocate of the POW / MIA community speaks about his organization, MRSEA (Maximum Recovery in Southeast Asia) and their efforts to recover and repatriate the remains of fallen servicemen.
Tom Brophy narrates the POW / MIA missing man table remembrance ceremony.
Wayne Kaufman started The Kaufman Fund in memory of his brother Ralph.
At the Meetings
Fundraisers
Andrea Politte is the Fore Honor Foundation founder and visionary.
Chapter 1028 Newsletter
April - June 2016
Jackie Cooper and Tom Brophy
On May 21st the Chapter held a fundraiser at the Dierbergs Fenton store. On the 28th fundraisers were held at the Wildwood Dierbergs and the Highlands Walmart. We also worked the Highlands store on the 29th. As usual, we are very appreciative of the store's management and thankful for their patron's generosity. Below are photos of our dedicated volunteers who endured some unseasonably warm temperatures.
Stan Nelms, Connie Koper, and Tom Brophy
Fox High School invited members of the Chapter to present their perspective and insight of the Vietnam War to their American History classes. On April 20th Dave Bierman, John Froidl, Marty Steimel and Stan Nelms met with students and shared their experiences.
On April 23rd the Chapter held a Donation Fund Drive at the Ellisville Savers Store. Connie Koper and the Savers staff set up a tent and offered hotdogs and pop for all customers making a contribution. Considering it was a short day with very little Chapter resources required, it was a very successful outing and we look forward to participating in future drives. Thanks also to members who contributed their cast-offs.
Attendees at the April 6th meeting.
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Honor Guard members: Dan Wilson, Dennis Filla, Edward Ucinski and Philip Williams.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Gary Hutchison Memorial Chapter 1028
At the April meeting two guests spoke about their organizations' efforts to assist veterans and their families.
DEER CREEK USA IS THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE FORE HONOR FOUNDATION
The Fore Honor Foundation will help support organizations who provide free or discounted golf, services, activities & wellness programs for the Military, Veterans, and First Emergency Responders affected from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from being war, service or duty wounded.
Dave Bierman, John Froidl, Marty Steimel, Stan Nelms at the Fox HS Vietnam Memorial.
Honor Guard members Ed Ucinski, Phil Williams, Dan Wilson, and Dennis Filla with Fr. Gins.
The mission of The Kaufman Fund is to support veterans and children in the St. Louis region who are at risk of abuse or poverty, needing food, shelter, clothing, medical care and basic needs.
Jody Hall and Russ Whitener