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Congratulations to the following winners of the the Pick 3 numbers for May 2024. Thank you for supporting the National Sons of AMVETS.

Join the National Sons of AMVETS for dinner to honor Commander Bobby Bryant
 on May 4th at a Testimonial Dinner.

Legislative Advocacy Week is set for March 5th through March 9th.  For full details, visit the 2024 Legislative Priorities page.

The ballots have been tallied. CONGRATULATIONS to National Sons of AMVETS Commander Bobby Bryant and the entire leadership team for 2023-2024.
Commander - Bobby Bryant OH
1st Vice Commander Owen Jackson OH
2nd Vice Commander - Patrick Holcombe FL
3rd Vice Commander - Dave Niederhauser IA
Finance Officer – PNC Richard Thibodeau ME
Judge Advocate – PNC David Spencer MA

Do you remember Tuesday September 11, 2001? What were you doing when you heard the news? I was unemployed at the time, waiting to hear from an interview the previous day, eating breakfast, and watching Good Morning America. The report came in and coverage began, and a few minutes later lives changed forever.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have upped the ante! Free tickets to all veterans for Thursday night August 24, 2023. 

The link below to sign up means one email address = one ticket. 

https://fevogm.com/event/AMVETS

AMVETS Family and friends,

Amvets Family and Friends,
There is no other day like Memorial Day. Memorial Day beckons us to perform our civic duty. Memorial Day calls on every citizen to pause and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifice of our heroes.

Eugene J. Batt

Obituary for Eugene J. Batt | Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. (schafferfh.com)

February 25, 1939 ~ April 9, 2023 (age 84)

AMVETS Family and Friends,

Today I am reminded that Easter is the most important day to Christians worldwide. It is the foundation of their faith, a fulfillment of prophecy, and time of renewal.

AMVETS Family members and Friends,
On behalf of Sons of AMVETS nationwide, we wish everyone health, wealth, and new blessings to count each day in 2023.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Michael 'Mick' Ciesla - Commander
National Sons of AMVETS

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,
The Christmas message is timeless. It is a day of joy, goodwill, love, peace, and wonderment. From year to year and generation to generation, it does not change. We are fortunate to live in this great country that is dedicated to liberty and freedom of expression.

Last year Sons of AMVETS National Commander Paul Speigle selected Operation Second Chance as his project. Commander Paul garnered support from Sons of AMVETS Squadrons from across the country. Additionally, the AMVETS Family, which includes AMVETS, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Junior AMVETS, AMVETS Riders, plus many friends generously donated to ensure a successful effort.

Final update!

Congratulations to all the winners of our December 2022 Calendar Raffle! If you have not received Your prize by now it will be mailed to you shortly.

Thursday 12/1 - $50 - #512 - Debbie Sallette - Fort Pierce, FL

Friday 12/2 - $50 - #876 - Laura Beaulieu - North Port, FL

Saturday 12/3 - $100 - #728 - Michael E. Stephens - Fort Pierce, FL 

Fellow Sons,
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others” – Cicero

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Past National Commander Charles S. Kyser. On behalf of National Sons of AMVETS, we extend our most heartfelt condolences to the Kyser family.  You will be in our prayers, and may the Lord provide you grace to ease your grief during this most difficult time.

Veterans Day started as Armistice Day, November 11th, because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. In 1954, this important day was changed to "Veterans Day" to celebrate and honor all Veterans who honorably served our great nation.

Fellow Sons,
It is with sadness to inform everyone that Ladies Auxiliary member Fran McGurk passed away on Saturday October 15, 2022.

Sons of AMVETS, AMVETS Family, and Friends,

Fellow Sons, AMVETS family, and friends,

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family and Friends,

Sons of AMVETS National Convention is over, the votes are tabulated, and appointments are completed. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR 2022 -2023.

Commander - Michael ‘Mick’ Ciesla – FL

1ST Vice Commander – Bobby Bryant – OH

2nd Vice Commander – Owen Jackson – OH

3rd Vice Commander – Patrick Holcombe – FL

Greeting Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,

Our National Convention in New Orleans was a genuinely exciting week.

My humble THANKS to the membership of Sons of AMVETS for having the confidence in me to serve as National Commander for 2022-2023. I look forward to representing you in the best traditions of our organization.

CALL TO CONVENTION - NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Fellow Sons,
All Squadrons should have recently received a pre-Convention mailer. Information is listed below for your review.
Proposed rule changes were previously posted in the article 2022 National Sons of AMVETS Convention FRIENDLY REMINDERS ON UPCOMING DEADLINES.

My fellow Sons, AMVETS Family members and friends,

As we spend time this Memorial Day with our family and friends, please take a moment to pause, reflect and honor the men and women who died fighting for liberty.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS ON UPCOMING DEADLINES:

2023 National Sons of AMVETS Convention in Pittsburgh, PA, 

Wyndham Grand Hotel - Pittsburgh Downtown PA

600 Commonwealth Place

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 391-4600

*** Note: 2023 National Convention Resolutions are posted below ***

PAUL R. SPEIGLE

NATIONAL COMMANDER

SONS OF AMVETS

TESTIMONIAL DINNER

DINNER INFORMATION

When: Saturday, July 23rd 5:00p Cocktails 6:00p Dinner 8:00p Entertainment

Where: AMVETS Post 45 750 S Broadway St Salem, OH 44460 (AMVETS van shuttle available between Post and Hotel)

Cost: $35 per guest

Attire: Casual (be comfortable)

Fellow Sons, AMVETS family members, and friends,

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Today is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. It is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings.

Remember, “Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it-you feel it. You know it. You believe it.”

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,
It is with a heavy heart to inform the membership of the passing of AMVETS Past National Commander Marion Polk on December 6, 2021. On behalf of our membership nationwide, I extend our most heartfelt condolences to his wife Beverly and the entire Polk family. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

AMVETS Family and Friends,
As we all gather today with family and friends, let us reflect on all we have to be thankful and enjoy each other's company. For this day is set aside each year to give thanks for ALL THINGS. As we prepare our Thanksgiving tables, please pause a moment to thank our military for preserving our freedom to be able to enjoy such a day.

Sons of AMVETS, Family and Friends,

As we came together yesterday to mark the remembrance of the terrorist actions that occurred on our soil 20 years ago, we remembered the 2,977 lives lost and the more than 6,000 others that were injured. Everyone remembers where they were on that fateful day, the same as the generations that came before us remembered Pearl Harbor.

The 36th National Sons of AMVETS Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina, considering the circumstances, was a unique experience with everyone stepping up to the plate to make it a success. It is a great honor to be elected Sons of AMVETS National Commander and to be humbled with the support of my fellow Sons and AMVETS family.

The Sons of AMVETS 36th National Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina was a tremendous success.  Congratulations to Commander-Elect Paul R. Speigle from Squadron 45 in Salem, Ohio. The entire leadership team for 2021 – 2022 is listed below.
Best wishes to all, as you continue the organization's mission of “SONS SERVING VETERANS”. 
Commander – Paul R. Speigle OH - 45

Fellow Sons,
The Convention Registration form along with other related details were included in a mailer by National sent to the Squadrons in mid-June. They are included in the links below.

AMVETS National Convention pre-sale tickets for the Silver Helmet Awards Reception and the Commanders' and Presidents' Banquet in Greensboro NC are now available. Please note: There will be no onsite ticket sales for the Silver Helmet Award Reception. 
Please click on the attachment link to review the ticket request form.

AMVETS family and friends,

Listed below are the National Spring Raffle daily winners from May 18th thru May 24th. Congratulations to all. Your awards will be mailed shortly.
GREEN TICKET
5/18 #755 NO WINNER
5/19 #969 $50 AMVETS Post 1 - Biddeford ME
5/20 #953 $50 Jeremy Thibodeau – Biddeford ME
5/21 #327 $50 Paul Thibodeau - Biddeford ME
5/22 #275 NO WINNER

Listed below are the National Spring Raffle daily winners from May 11th thru May 17th. Congratulations to all. Your awards will be mailed shortly.
GREEN TICKET
5/11 #661 $50 Paul Thibodeau - Biddeford ME
5/12 #418 $50 AMVETS Post 1 - Biddeford ME
5/13 #108 NO WINNER
5/14 #904 $50 Roland Thibodeau - Biddeford ME
5/15 #294 NO WINNER

Armed Forces Day is meant to salute the services of the US military people whose services are ongoing. 

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,
Commander Thibodeau’s Spring Raffle is off and running. The daily winners are determined by the Maine Lottery Evening Pick 3 number (straight). There are 2 versions - RED ticket and GREEN ticket.
Listed below are the daily winners from May 1st thru May 10th. Congratulations to all. Your awards will be mailed shortly.
GREEN TICKET

As Richard Thibodeau winds down his 2nd year as Sons of AMVETS National Commander, he would like to extend his most heartfelt THANKS for everyone's support for his project to aid Help Heal Veterans. 

My Fellow Sons, 
At this time of year, as our States are beginning the slow process of mass vaccination and reopening of our economies and thus allowing meetings to happen, I thought I might get out ahead of one question I know I will be getting somewhat frequently over the next 3 months.

Greetings fellow Sons, AMVETS family members and friends,
On behalf of Commander Thibodeau, I would like to THANK everyone who participated in our National Winter Raffle supporting the Commander’s Project – Help Heal Veterans. Your active efforts are greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to all week FOUR winners listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.
Tuesday December 22 - $50 - #201 - Denise Speigle - Salem OH
Wednesday December 23 - $50 - #249 - Nick Curro Jr -  Biddeford ME
Thursday December 24 - $50 - #968 - Paul Thibodeau - Biddeford ME
Friday December 25 - #162 - NO WINNER

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,
Some have suggested Washington Irving felt that Christmas should be a peaceful and warm-hearted holiday bringing groups together across lines of wealth, social status, and nationality.

Congratulations to all week THREE winners listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.
Tuesday December 15 - #524 - NO WINNER
Wednesday December 16 - $50 - #557 - Daniel K. Briggs - Louisville KY
Thursday December 17 - $50 - #877 - Scott Isaac - Biddeford ME
Friday December 18 - #833 - NO WINNER
Saturday December 19 - #742 - NO WINNER

Congratulations to all week two winners listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.
 

Please send all forms and correspondence to:
National Sons of AMVETS
3309-11 Hubbard Rd.
Hyattsville MD 20785
We are in the process of updating the forms with the new address and replacing them on this page.

Congratulations to all week one winners listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.
Tuesday December 1 - $50 - #943 - Steve Lee - Saco ME
Wednesday December 2 - $50 - #957 - Mark Colonna - Portland ME
Thursday December 3 - $50 - #166 - Joyce Srebalus - Lansing IL
Friday December 4 - $50 - #863 - Nick Blais - Biddeford ME

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,

Florida Sons of AMVETS continue DIRECT-to-VET assistance through their Veteran Mobility Assistance Program (VMAP). This recent presentation was spearheaded through Sons of AMVETS Squadron 113 in Bunnell Florida.

Since 1998, the highly regarded National Sons of AMVETS have STORMED THE HILL and carried the AMVETS Legislative Priorities to each member of Congress in support of legislation that promotes and provides positive benefits to our nation’s Veterans.

Fellow Sons,
Margaret Mead said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Much of our more detailed work is handled by a Committee within our organization. The most prevalent of these is the National Executive Committee. Below you will find each of the Standing Committees of National Sons of AMVETS.

Fellow Sons, AMVETS family, and friends,

The Sons of AMVETS Scholarship program provides opportunities for advanced education for Sons of AMVETS, wives of Sons of AMVETS, the sons/daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of Sons of AMVETS who desire to attend an institution of higher learning. We are pleased to continue that tradition. The recipients for 2020 are listed below. 

Greetings all Sons, AMVETS family members, and friends,
National Son of AMVETS continued tradition by completing the Freedom Cash Raffle for 2020. We are pleased to announce the following winners. Your prize is on the way.
Grand Prize - $2,500.00 - SOA Squadron 447 - Inglis, Florida 
2nd Prize - $1,500.00 - SOA Squadron 9, - Middletown, Maryland

Fellow Sons,
Official implementation of online membership has started.

Fellow Sons, AMVETS family members, and friends, Independence Day remains an important national holiday and a symbol of patriotism. Many historians agree that the Declaration of Independence included 3 major ideas: All people have certain inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. All men are created equal.

Fellow Sons, This is to remind all that our Project Reporting year ends June 30th and we need your help. During the next 7 days please review your Squadron activity and submit any report.

Listed below are the daily winners of the Sons of AMVETS Spring Raffle supporting Commander Richard's project - HELP HEAL VETERANS.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!!!!!!!

FRI 5/1 #569 $50 Lisa Donovan
Biddeford ME

SAT 5/2 #969 $100 Stephen Gray
Biddeford ME

SUN 5/3 #144 $100 Sierra Donovan
Biddeford ME

Congratulations to all week four winners (yellow ticket) listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.

Tuesday 5/26 - $50 - #268 Richard Thibodeau – Chelsea MA

Wednesday 5/27 - $50 - #952 – Paul R. Marcoux - Biddeford ME

Thursday 5/28 - #036 – NO WINNER

Friday 5/29 - $50 - #006 – Richard Thibodeau – Chelsea MA

Fellow Sons, AMVETS family members, and friends,

Congratulations to all week two winners (yellow ticket) listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.

Sunday 5/10 #323 NO WINNER

Monday 5/11 - $50 - #399 - Robert Bourgault - Biddeford ME

Tuesday 5/12 - $50 - #276 - Deb Quellette - Saco ME

Wednesday 5/13 - $50 - #974 - Jenny Perry - Athens OH

Fellow Sons of AMVETS, AMVETS National Executive Committee (NEC) voted to cancel the 2020 National Convention. Therefore, Sons of AMVETS (SOA) 2020 National Convention is canceled. All SOA National elected and appointed officers will remain in place until the next election at the 2021 SOA National Convention in Greensboro, NC.

Congratulations to all week one winners listed below. Your prize will be mailed to you shortly.

Friday May 1 - $50 - #569 - Lisa Donovan - Biddeford ME

Saturday May 2 - $100 - #969 - Stephen Gray - Biddeford ME

Sunday May 3 - $100 - #144 - Sierra Donovan - Biddeford ME

Monday May 4 - $50 - # 504 - David Collette - Biddeford ME

My fellow Sons, Today, Wednesday, April 15, AMVETS National Headquarters issued a memorandum to their Departments regarding Department Conventions. This memorandum comes in the wake of the National Department of the American Legion preemptively canceling their 2020 National Convention and gives some guidance regarding the holding of State Department Conventions.

Fellow Sons, “Stay at Home” directives combined with Post closings has impacted and isolated many Veterans and AMVETS family members. Limited social contact can lead to loneliness, low self-esteem, and fear of the unknown. Experts agree that social interaction is vital to maintain physical and mental health. Government, along with the media, seems to advocate passive behavior.

Fellow Sons, AMVETS family members, and friends,

My fellow Sons,

I am sure by now you are all as sick as I am over the Coronavirus and the phrase “out of an abundance of caution”.  That being said, many states have shut down all food service and drinking establishments and with them most of the Posts.

The Sons of AMVETS Squadron 1-ME, an integral part of the AMVETS family of Post 1 in Biddeford, is organizing a golf tournament and is seeking hole sponsorships at a cost of $50.00 per hole. All sponsors will have a sign set up at a hole or holes for all to see.
The Golf tournament will be held on Sunday August 30, 2020 at the Dutch elm Golf Course in Arundel Maine.

The “Pine Tree” State, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 1 & Sons of AMVETS Squadron 1 will be hosting a TESTIMONIAL DINNER to proudly honor the Sons of AMVETS National Commander of 2019-2020, Richard H. Thibodeau.

Vietnam Veteran John Hawkins served as Commander of AMVETS Post 274 in Carlisle, PA in 2017-2018. In May 2019, Commander John suffered a stroke. Presently he resides in the Middleton Home in Middleton, PA.

Attention ALL Sons and AMVETS family members,
The Department of Illinois will be hosting an ILLINOIS NIGHT/BLOCK PARTY on Wednesday, August 19th during our 2020 National Convention.

Fellow Sons and friends,
On February 26, 2020, AMVETS National Commander Jan Brown delivered testimony to the Joint Veterans Affairs Committee regarding Veteran issues, Legislative Goals, and Objectives.  
You can view Commander Brown's address by clicking on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/AMVETSHQ/videos/183166732987322/
 

The Sons of AMVETS in the “Pine Tree” state combined resources donated to Commander Eric Rodzen’s Project with funds from Past National Commander Ken Barber’s Project, Mission: Veterans Mobility, to provide DIRECT TO VET assistance to Rod Anderson. Rod is a Vietnam War Veteran and active AMVETS family member at his Post and in the Department.  

To all Sons of AMVETS nationwide: Although we were unable to "Storm the Hill" in 2021, we need to stay active and remind our legislators that common sense benefits for Veterans must remain a major focus.

ATTENTION AMVETS FAMILY MEMBERS,
A second OVERFLOW LODGING location has been added for SPRING NEC/STORM THE HILL. Aloft BWI is located at 1741 W. Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090. The contact number is 410-691-6969.
Room Rate is $135.00. When booking ask for "AMVETS GROUP BLOCK" 

ATTENTION ALL SONS: BWI Marriott is booked to capapcity for N.E.C./STORM THE HILL in March.
Overflow lodging is available at Courtyard Baltimore BWI Airport located at 1671 West Nursery Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090. The contact number is 410-859-8855. Room rate is $135.00 per night. 
 

Dear AMVETS family and friends,

On behalf of Sons of AMVETS nationwide, I want to extend to all a Happy New Year!! As you head into 2020, my hope is that your opportunities will be many and challenges few. May your path lead to happiness and success in the new year!

Have a great holiday and again, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

With warmest regards,

Dear AMVETS family members and friends,

Attention all Sons,

Mission: Veterans Mobility is ready to implement distribution of scooters.

This program was designed to provide mobility assistance to our Veterans who cannot attain such assistance through the usual medical systems, VA Hospitals, Local Hospitals and other medical avenues.

AMVETS Family members and friends,

Veterans Day is special for Sons of AMVETS – Department of Ohio. For over 20 years, Ohio Sons have hosted a 4 day/3 night excursion to Washington DC making it possible for veterans, AMVETS family members, and friends to participate in services at Arlington National Cemetery. This year’s event, led by Sons Department of Ohio Commander Vern Davenport, was nothing short of OUTSTANDING!!

Dear AMVETS family and friends,

In his Proclamation in 1957 President Eisenhower called upon the citizenry to “observe Veterans Day, in tribute to those who have thus added strength to the Nation and in renewed dedication to their work, building peace with honor among all nations.”

Fellow Sons and AMVETS family members,

It is with great sadness that I inform you that PNC Harold Collins father In-Law, James Montgomery Sr., passed away last weekend. A Vietnam veteran, James was also an AMVETS lifetime member plus a staunch supporter and friend of Sons of AMVETS in Kentucky and across the nation.

Good morning AMVETS (& AMVETS FAMILY) members,