VVA Chapter 1069 Christmas Party 2019

Report - VVA Chapter 1069 Christmas Party, December 11, 2019
[posted on: 1-5-2020]

2019 Christmas Party Chapter President Frank
Laitkep and spouse Gertrude
Texas VVA Chapter 1069 held its 8th annual Christmas Party at Mikeska's BBQ in El Campo. Approximately 100+ members, spouses & guests attended the Christmas party, another outstanding attendance! The Social hour lasted from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Wine, beer, punch & snacks were enjoyed before the meal, with fun activites following the meal. The evening dinner was catered by Mikeska's BBQ. The membership enjoyed chicken fried steak, buttered mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, with peach cobbler & ice cream for dessert. The Mikeska staff really did a wonderful job preparing and serving the meal.

Photo above shows chapter President, Frank Laitkep, welcoming everyone to the Christmas party.

Above photo shows the Christmas tree that the Mikeska's have put up in their restaurant.

Above photo shows our newly elected chapter President for 2019-2020, Frank Laitkep and his wonderful spouse Gertrude.

Above photos shows some of Dana Sternadel's handywork again for this year's Christmas party. A BIG thanks goes out to Dana for all the hard work and time she put into planning & organizing this party, and setting things up.

Above photo below shows chapter Vice President, Leonard Sternadel, welcoming everyone to the Christmas party. A big thanks to Leonard for playing the role of master of ceremonies for the party. Leonard also thanked all those who attended the Christmas party and expressed a special thanks to those who helped setup the banquet room.

Above & below photos show folks having a great time at the Christmas party - Enjoy! And, we hope to see everyone again at next year's 2020 VVA 1069 chapter Christmas party!

Above photo shows the display honoring all Vietnam Veterans. The frame in the center lists all 8 of our chapter members that have passed since the chapter's inception back in 2012. It seems appropriate that at this time during Christmas we should remember those Vietnam Veterans who were members of our chapter. Use the link below to visit our chapter's "In Memoriam" webpage and take a moment to remember them in your prayers.

CLICK HERE to visit our In Memoriam webpage

Looks like another Christmas party 'Full House'.

Above photo shows a beautiful framed photo of an "Eagle in Flight", that was presented to chapter Vice President, Leonard Sternadel, in appreciation for all his volunteer work for Veterans. It was donated by chapter member Frank Schmermund, and presented to Leonard as an additional appreciation from the chapter to Leonard, for him receiving the "National VVA Achievement Award", which is VVA's 2nd highest Award given out to its membership. The announcment was made at the October 2019 VVA Texas State Council meeting, by Kerwin Stone, President of the TSC.

CLICK HERE to Read the Full Report on the VVA Award

The Chapter Officers and BOD members would also like to thank Frank and Nancy Kacal, who volunteered to help at the ticket table so all chapter members could visit. Thanks also goes out to Gerry and Nick Mikeska for allowing us to call their restaurant our "home" and their employees for all the help and cleanup, especially Jody, who helps us all year long.

Above photo - After the meal, Leonard & Dana draw tickets for the gift/prize raffle. In closing, the chapter would like to thank all those who helped setup the banquet room for the party, all those who brought gifts to put in the raffle, and to all others who helped make sure this party was a success.

And in closing, you may use the links below to read the report and see the photos from VVA Chapter 1069's past 7 Christmas Parties - enjoy!

Report - VVA Chapter 1069 Christmas Party, December 11, 2019 [posted on: 1-5-2020]

Report - VVA Chapter 1069 Christmas Party, December 11, 2019
[posted on: 1-5-2020]