Board Members' Meeting Before Election
APRIL - JUNE 2026
Carl Gordon Mike Cicchese
Fundraising
Mike Cook Steve Spencer
Vietnam Veterans of America
We had a pretty good turnout with Bob Hanak, Dan Crowe, Jim Weible and Jim's son's father in law (I'm sorry I forgot his first name), Walt Glover, Bill DeArmond, Bill's son Dan and is son Owen, and Bill's son David and his son Josh. The fishing was o.k. but I think we were just a bit done in with a mild cold front that came through about 0600. I know because I was on the water. I got up at 0300 wanting to be on top of the submerged creek at 0515, and I was. Bob Hanak caught the big fish of the trip fishing in a two man boat with Dan Becker. It was a largemouth bass 3 pounds 3 ounces. Jim and his guest caught several and they were just ahead of me at the cleaning station on the dock. I quit at 10:30 with about two dozen nice crappie. Son David and Josh caught several, and cleaned them out. Son Dan and Owen just had two bass on their stringer, and (of course) had me clean them. Lucky we fished early as it got really windy about 1:30 or 2. We had a great lunch on Tom's front porch with grilled burgers and lots of sides.
THANK YOU Tom and Dan Becker for hosting us.
Bill DeArmond
On May 23rd the Chapter held a fundraiser at the Dierbergs Store in Wildwood. Thanks go out to all the customers who donated and to the store management who supported our efforts. We also thank the volunteers who gave up part of their Holiday weekend.
Lloyd Wilson Bill DeArmond John Froidl Brad Parker Fred Dishner Stan Nelms Dan Crowe
Bill DeArmond Mike Merz Rick Marchand
Bill DeArmond
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DeArmond's Fishing Report
Joe and Dave Fischer
David and Josh DeArmond
James Mason
Joe and Dave at the Korean War Veterans Memorial
On most Wednesdays (except meeting days), members of Chapter 1028 get together for an informal breakfast at Bob Evans Restaurant in Valley Park, MO. Approximately 20-30 members arrive at their door when they open at 6:30 A.M.
Meetings
Bob Hanak with the "Catch of the Day."
The Three Soldiers Statue at the Vietnam War Memorial
June 3, 2026 Meeting
L. to R.
Tom Becker, Bill DeArmond , Lloyd Wilson, John Froidl, Tom Brophy, Fred Dishner, Dan Crowe, Stan Nelms
Tom Brophy Bob DeLong
Breakfast at Bob Evans
On April 1st, member Dave Fischer, accompanied by his son Joe, took a one-day trip to Washington, D.C. as a guest of the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight
Everett "Bird" Nagel
Dave at the U. S Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
Parliamentarian Senior Director Junior Director Vice President Treasurer Chaplain President Secretary Historian
Stan Nelms Tom Gates Mike Cicchese
Mike Cook. Tom Rea
5/29/25
After the fundraiser on 5/23/26, Mike Cook visited with Tom Rea at Delmar Gardens on the Green. Tom said to tell the guys at the 1028 breakfast that he said hello and wishes he could see everyone again.
Dave Fischer
Tom Gates Mike Cicchese Bill DeArmond
Gary Hutchison Memorial Chapter 1028
On April 1st, the membership re-elected the Officers and Directors for a new two year term. The new officials were sworn in by Everette "Bird" Nagel
Chapter 1028 Newsletter