Special Events
Very Special Events Showing the magnitude of events Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 432 were involved in to support veterans.
Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center
Paul and I presented MSgt Anthony Drew-Readiness NCOIC with
Walmart Gift Cards and a box of toys for the families in need this
2016 Holiday season.
Korean War Hero Pfc Daniel Hunt’s
Funeral
PFC Daniel Hunt was a highly decorated Veteran MIA in Korean 1951Convention 2015
Members of chapters from all over the country come together to discuss and learn new information collectively.Ceremonies
Celebration of Life of Johnny Pancrazio
One of the states strongest members and supporter of Veterans Luncheon and Celebration of Life.
> We served 2109 Veterans. That was higher than last
year’s number of 1850.
> Out of the 2109 Veterans 360 self-admitted they were on
the streets or shelters while 303 self-admitted they were in a
Transitional program. I don’t have the exact numbers but
this year was lower than last.
> 1,204 Veterans registered and received legal services.
*Personal Note: I run Community Services for the Courts at
StandDown and it was very rewarding to see Veterans have
their lives changed in a matter of hours.
> 296 Veterans came through Housing. Hats off to Terry
Araman, Linda Watson, Toney Black, Selene Romero, and
Chuck Ashby for not only representing CC MANA House
at StandDown but being the ONLY Housing provider to
have a table with information and resources available to
Veterans who came through.
> A big thanks to Walter Sanders and Ole Myk for
coordinating transportation to and from the StandDown!
During our Monthly Meeting last month. Jim
Covarrubias (VP of our chapter) and also
Curator of ARIZLTAN Studios presented Henry
Brown with a painting on hide of a CH54 Sky
Crane with signatures of the Pilot and Crew of
the one Henry flew with in Vietnam. Excellent
work Jim.
Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center
Paul and I presented MSgt Johnbrian Robles - Readiness NCOIC
with Walmart
Gift Cards and McDonald's Gift Cards for two families in
need this 2017
Holiday season.
ADDRESS
Vietnam Veterans
of America
Chapter 432
P.O. Box 10363
Phoenix, Arizona
85064
CONTACT
Mail:
Lilsarge@mindspring.com
Phone: 602-264-4320
NAVIGATION
Social
Paul and I again presented MSgt Robles with gift
cards for two families in
need this 2018 Holiday Season. MSgt Robles picks
the families that have a
need especially with one parent being
deployed at this time.
Jimmy C and I attended an informal conversation meet/greet
yesterday at El Portal in Phoenix with Mark Kelly. He is an
interesting and exciting candidate for the Senate next Year.
He talked to every on at the resturant individually and then
spoke to the group on issues of the Arizona Veteran.
1. This photo shows Jim Covarrubias, Mr. Kelly, me and Terry Araman.
2. This is of Jim in front of the mural that he is painting
next door at the American Legion Post 41. Each of the following
photos show sections that depicts a time in history of conflict.
My pictures do not do it justice. You need ot see it in person.
Another excellent mural by Mr. Covarrubias.
Special Events
Very Special Events Showing the magnitude of events Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 432 were involved in to support veterans.
Luke AFB Airman & Family
Readiness Center
Paul and I presented MSgt
Anthony Drew-Readiness NCOIC
with Walmart Gift Cards and a
box of toys for the families in
need this 2016 Holiday season.
Korean War Hero Pfc
Daniel Hunt’s Funeral
PFC Daniel Hunt was a highly decorated Veteran MIA in Korean 1951Convention 2015
Members of chapters from all over the country come together to discuss and learn new information collectively.Ceremonies
Celebration of Life of
Johnny Pancrazio
One of the states strongest members and supporter of Veterans Luncheon and Celebration of Life.
Gene Crego at the State
Capital 01/30/2017
Taken this afternoon at the State Capitol House of Representatives before opening session. Picture sent by Councilwoman Maria Syms. State House Bill HB 2204 Native America veterans, tax settlement Passed Committee 9-0, HB 2270 post secondary education, transfer credits Passed Committee 10-0-1, and HB occupational licensing, military members Passed Committee 9-0. Overall a good long day at the State Capitol. Sisters and Brothers Forever, Gene Crego
> We served 2109 Veterans. That was
higher than last year’s number of 1850.
> Out of the 2109 Veterans 360 self-
admitted they were on the streets or
shelters while 303 self-admitted they
were in a Transitional program. I don’t
have the exact numbers but this year
was lower than last.
> 1,204 Veterans registered and
received legal services. *Personal
Note: I run Community Services for
the Courts at StandDown and it was
very rewarding to see Veterans have
their lives changed in a matter of hours.
> 296 Veterans came through Housing.
Hats off to Terry Araman, Linda
Watson, Toney Black, Selene Romero,
and Chuck Ashby for not only
representing CC MANA House at
StandDown but being the ONLY
Housing provider to have a table with
information and resources available to
Veterans who came through.
> A big thanks to Walter Sanders and
Ole Myk for coordinating
transportation to and from the
StandDown!
> On behalf of the Phoenix VA Health Care
System, we cordially invite you to the
National VA Heptitis C Testing Event at 9
a.m., Fri., May 19 at the main campus. The
invitation is attached.
> We’re extremely proud of the work the
Phoenix VA staff has done to make this event
happen. We hope you will be able to join us
for this celebration. Please RSVP by Mon.,
May 15 through emailing prphoenix@va.gov
or contacting myself at (602) 200-6279.
SOCIAL
ADDRESS
Vietnam Veterans of
America
Chapter 432
P.O. Box 10363
Phoenix, Arizona
85064
NAVIGATION
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Jimmy C and I attended an informal conversation meet/greet
yesterday at El Portal in Phoenix with Mark Kelly. He is an
interesting and exciting candidate for the Senate next Year.
He talked to every on at the resturant individually and then
spoke to the group on issues of the Arizona Veteran.
1. This photo shows Jim Covarrubias, Mr. Kelly, me and Terry Araman.
2. This is of Jim in front of the mural that he is painting
next door at the American Legion Post 41. Each of the following
photos show sections that depicts a time in history of conflict.
My pictures do not do it justice. You need ot see it in person.
Another excellent mural by Mr. Covarrubias.
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