LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR March 21st, 2023, IS POSTED FOR YOUR REVIEW  

 

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.

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.

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

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

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National Commander's Message

  

Commander Mick's Project - Gary Sinise Foundation

         

Fellow Sons, AMVETS Family, and Friends,

During our 40th Anniversary year I have selected the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) as my project. The Gary Sinise Foundation serves our nation by honoring our defenders, our veterans, our first responders, our country’s heroes, and their families, and those in need.

They accomplish their mission by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. Their R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment), builds specially adapted smart homes for our most severely wounded heroes. They also provide home modifications, mobility devices, and adapted vehicles to our injured, wounded, ill, and/or aging heroes.

Another GSF program is Soaring Valor. You may find it interesting that fewer than 500,00 World War II Veterans are still with us. Through Soaring Valor, World War II veterans and their guardians are brought to New Orleans to tour The National WWII Museum built in their honor. Their experience includes entertainment, celebratory meals, and community building with their fellow heroes. Students who accompany our veterans continue their stories with a new appreciation for the sacrifices made by an entire generation, the Greatest Generation. As a Son of a World War II Marine, it is imperative that we make every attempt to honor those Veterans.

The GSF Snowball Express, serves the children and surviving spouse of fallen military heroes. GSF is committed to programming and support that holds space to honor their fallen heroes while also helping create new memories as they move forward. Since 2018, 11639 children of fallen military heroes & their surviving parent/guardian joined us for Snowball Express.

To learn about other GSF programs or help us do a little more by making a donation, please visit: https://donate.garysinisefoundation.org/SonsCommanderProject

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

Sincerely,

Michael ‘Mick’ Ciesla - Commander

National Sons of AMVETS

 

 

2022 December Calendar Raffle

 

Congratulations to all the December Calendar Raffle Winners!

Dec Number Amount Name City State
1 512 $50 Debbie Sallette Fort Pierce FL
2 876 $50 Laura Beaulieu North Port  FL
3 728 $100 Michael E. Stephens Fort Pierce FL
4 718 $100 Michelle Johnson Fort Pierce FL
5 322 $50 FL SQ 2001 Okeechobee FL
6 378 $50 Denny Jelks Fort Pierce FL
7 545 $50 Denny Jelks Fort Pierce FL
8 696 $50 Dave Spencer S. Yarmouth MA
9 892 $50 Denny Jelks Fort Pierce FL
10 873 $100 Soa Do Md Middletown MD
11 668 $100 Daniel Briggs Louisville KY
12 985 $50 No Winner    
13 563 $50 No Winner    
14 407 $50 No Winner    
15 559 $50 Tawanda Peoples Tampa FL
16 584 $50 Richard Thibodeau Chelsea MA
17 627 $100 Terry Corson North Port  FL
18 889 $100 Holly Burbach Valrico FL
19 380 $50 Kathy Hollinger Fort Pierce FL
20 874 $50 Liz Ketzler Port Charlotte FL
21 620 $50 Dave Niederhauser Waterloo IA
22 574 $50 No Winner    
23 276 $50 No Winner    
24 337 $100 Dept. of FL AMVETS Riders Bronson FL
25 823 $500 James Pelletier Cheekowaga NY
26 836 $50 No Winner    
27 320 $50 Sons of AMVETS #76 Athens OH
28 342 $50 Dave Niederhauser Waterloo IA
29 48 $50 Sons of AMVETS #897 Blasdell NY
30 185 $50 Ronnie Carroll North Port  FL
31 90 $100 No Winner