Meeting Report 9-13-2017

The monthly VVA chapter 1069 meeting was held in the big banquet room at Mikeska's BBQ (located on Hwy 59), in El Campo, Tx.

VVA Chapter 1069 President, Leonard Sternadel, declared the meeting open at 1900 hours and the following business was transacted.

We had another great turnout at this month's meeting - 41 members and 13 guests! - A BIG Thanks to all those who attended!

The following Board members were present: Sternadel, Steelman, F. Kulcak, Mahlmann, Woods, Neumann and Supak.

Sternadel introduced members and guests of an organization called Family Endeavors. The group is in the area to provide VSS (Veteran's Supportive Services) to those affected by hurricane Harvey. The programs are targeted towards low income families. The representative stated they were on site to assist anyone with questions they might have regarding Hurricane Harvey flooding or any other Veteran related issues or help. One of the attending members gave a short presentation - see photo below.

The Mission of Family Endeavors is to provide comprehensive, effective, and innovative services that empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. We believe in people. We believe in their capacity to grow, to heal, to change, to succeed, and to affect those around them for the better.
Their Veteran Services Program offers Homelessness Prevention & Stabilization Services to Veterans and their families in Texas, Alabama, Florida and North Carolina. These supportive services include outreach, case management, help in obtaining VA benefits, emergency financial assistance for rent & utilities and assistance in obtaining and coordinating other public benefits.
CLICK HERE to Visit the Family Endeavors Website

Sternadel then read a very nice Thank-You letter from VVA Scholarship recipient Allen Jeffery. Allen is the grandson of Chapter member Calvin and Mary Mahlmann. Allen is a recipient of a $1,000.00 VVA Texas State Council (TSC) 2017 scholarship. Allen's winning paper was titled "Why the U.S. did not win the Vietnam War".
CLICK HERE to View or Print Allen's Essay

Sternadel then reminded everyone that "Vietnam Veteran's Family Day" would be held on Saturday, November 11, Veteran's Day, at Mike Ryan's Lake. Mark your calendars! Please try and attend - this will be a great opportunity for all of us (members, spouses & family members) to get together and have some fun and eat some good food. Mike is a great supportor of our chapter, so we should all make an effort to attend. Click on the link below to see some photos of last year's event - everyone had a great time! Maps showing how to get to Mike's Lake will be available at the next chapter meeting. Again note that Mike encourages all you fishermen to bring your fishing gear - the lake is full of big bass.
CLICK HERE to see some photos of last year's event

Sternadel then reminded everyone that the local Veterans organization, Everyday Heroes, Inc. will be sponsoring a BIG fundraising event in October, called The Heroes Banquet. See flyer image below.

CLICK HERE to View or Print the Flyer for distribution

There being no further business, President Sternadel declared the meeting adjourned at 2045.

Much Thanks goes out to Chapter Secretary, John Steelman, for providing the meeting minutes, from which this report was created!

VVA Chapter 1069 Meeting Report for: Sept, 9-13-2017 [posted on: 9-27-2017]