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NOT EVERYONE WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN VIETNAM DIED THERE...
NOT EVERYONE WHO CAME HOME FROM VIETNAM EVER LEFT THERE
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Prudencio - see photo below.
By the way, if you're wondering why so much banquet meal service silverware is out on the
tables in the above picture, Mikeska's employees were getting the banquet room ready for
the annual Father's Day Sunday dinner.
First, Chapter Vice-President, Prudencio Arriaga, will be taking the lead position for being the overseer
and manager of the planning & organizing of the event. When introduced, Prudencio said to the attending
members, that he would do everything he could to make sure the event would be a success. He also thanked
all those chapter members and spouses who have already helped with (1) the Taiton Hall reservation and
(2) the selection of the event caterer. He said we really have a good start on the planning for the event.
Second, Chapter member, Billy Orsak, will be assisting Prudencio to help him with the event planning, including
such things as budget planning, creating various committees, soliciting volunteers and keeping track of everything
up to event day. Billy also spoke a bit about his thoughts on what various planning items we need to be aware of.
Both members said that at next month's meeting they will have much more to talk about and most likely will
have some special committees setup and volunteers in place. More importantly, they also said that from here on,
they will give progress reports at every monthly chapter meeting. This will also be an opportunity for attending
members to ask questions, provide suggestions for the event, or to volunteer their services. It will also ensure
that this event is the top priority project for our chapter from here untill April 3, 2024.
A big thanks to Prudencio and Billy for giving their time and expertise to make sure this event is a successful
project for VVA Chapter 1069.
So, at this point in time, or until some further notice, if any of you have questions about or suggestions for
the event, please contact both Prudencio and Billy via phone or email. Probably email would be the best way to
contact them both, but a phone call would work too. They in turn will be keeping track of all suggestions and
ideas brought forth.
Both Richard and Prudencio commented that it was really good to see the interest and responses we had from
those of you that attended the meeting last night. There were some really good suggestions brought forward
during the discussion about the event, and some really good questions asked. They say they had the feeling
that everyone is getting excited about us hosting this event and that we all have the same desire to make
it great success. They both encourage all of you to contact Prudencio and Billy and tell them of your ideas
or to volunteer your services. And be sure you attend next month's chapter meeting - I'm sure Prudencio and
Billy will have some good information to present to the membership regarding planning progress.
Photo below shows Carolyn & Louis Milder (on the right). They both are already checking into what sort of
table decorations we could use for the event, and had brought some sample decorations to the meeting for
show & tell. Much thanks to Carolyn & Louis for their early help with the April 3-2024 event planning.
Above photo shows Augie (far left), Ronnie (center), and Harold (far right).
Both Ronnie and Harold also spoke a bit about the event, and gave a few details of how well they
were treated at the event. The 4 pictures below were taken at the Texas Outdoor Heroes event.
Above photo show Augie with the Texas Outdoor Heroes banner.
Above photo shows Harold (far left) and Ronnie (center) being presented with special made War Veterans blankets
along with other special gifts given to them by the Texas Outdoor Heroes.
Above photo shows Ronnie (far left) and Harold (next to Ronnie) alsong with the 3 other Veterans that were
honored by the Texas Outdoor Heroes.
Above photo shows Augie with his motorcycle and several Veteran flags.
Ronnie and Harold thanked the Texas Outdoor Heroes organization for selecting them
for the honor ceremony. Be sure to congratulate both when you see them.
