- 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.
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President Leonard Sternadel declared the meeting open at 1900 hours and the following business was transacted.
- The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited and a prayer was said.
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Sternadel then introduced David Mata and Clarence Kunz as prospective members for the chapter.
"WELCOME HOME" David!
"WELCOME HOME" Clarence! - The meeting was then recessed for the meal and reconvened at 1945.
- Before the meeting got underway, Gerry Mikeska, owner of Mikeska's BBQ, requested that all Chapter members help him raise the BIG flag that's located out in front of the BBQ restaurant.
- The minutes of the last meeting were approved as presented. Use the link below to read the report for last month's April meeting, or the report for any of our chapter's past monthly meetings. CLICK HERE to read any chapter monthly meeting report
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Sternadel then informed the group of three special awards that were presented at the recent VVA TSC (Texas State Council)
meeting/conference that was recently held in Victoria, TX.
At the meeting, Mike Ryan was awarded the "VVA Friend" for his support of VVA Chapter 1069 and all Veterans.
This is the only one presented in the state.
The above photo shows Mike receiving the award from Leonard Sternadel, President of VVA Chapter 1069. The award was
presented at our annual fish fry that was held May 14.
Above photo shows the award presented to Mike. Again Mike was selected for the award by the VVA Texas State Council.
The award reads...
VVA Texas State Council
2016 Friend of VVA
Presented to
Mike Ryan
For Your Support of
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
CHAPTER #1069
Above photo shows Dwight Winkler being presented with a "Pointman of the Year" award for his outstanding work as
Veteran Service Officer (VSO) for Wharton County and also for his VSO help with the entire membership of VVA
Chapter 1069. Leonard Sternadel, President of VVA Chapter 1069 is the presenter. Thanks for all your help Dwight!
Above photo shows James Kulcak also being presented with a "Pointman of the Year" award for his tireless volunteer
work with VVA Chapter 1069. James is especially known for his awesome organization skills when he manages our
chapter's fund raising events. Leonard Sternadel, President of VVA Chapter 1069 is the presenter.
Thanks for all your help James!
The Chapter would like to Thank and Congratulate all three of these men for their outstanding work with VVA Chapter
1069 and its membership.
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Our In-House GURU, Dwight Winkler, (see photo below) presented two handouts with valuable various Veteran's
Benefits information. Many thanks to Dwight for his diligence to the cause of helping all of us.
Use the link below to view or print Dwight's April PDF handout packet.
Topics in the two April handouts included the items shown below...
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(1) CONTACT INFORMATION
(2) IOM UPGRADES PARKINSON'S DISEASE SYMPTOMS AND HYPERTENSION
(3) VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM PRIORITIES GROUPS
(4) POTPOURRI OF INFORMATION
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(5) PRIORITY ONE BENEFITS
(6) PRIORITY TWO BENEFITS
(7) OTHER DISCOUNTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
(8) TAX STATEMENTS ARE OUT OR GOING OUT
CLICK HERE to View the May meeting Handout (and others) from Dwight's Veterans Benefits Webpage - The following additional topics were then covered:
- The annual fish fry will be held at the Sternadel's Saturday, May 14th.
- The annual chapter "Stand Down" event will be held at Firebase Helen, Saturday, June 11th.
- The VVA TSC meeting that was held in Victoria last month was attended by Sternadel, Steelman, Ron Miller and Randy Ratcliff. Also, Stephen Brady, the state secretary at the time, was present. We are all proud that Stephen threw his hat into the ring and ran for TSC president. There was a lot of support for him because changes need to be made at the state level. Maybe we can "gettum" next time.
- The 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War was held in Austin April 26-28. Leonard and Stephen attended various sessions and stated they were very informative.
- Sternadel informed the group that he will be attending a conference in July held by Congressman Farenthold. If you have any issues please let him know.
- Sternadel also informed the group that the bylaws are being updated.
- There being no further business, President Sternadel declared the meeting adjourned at 2045.
- The Meeting Minutes were provided by: John F. Steelman, VVA Chapter 1069 Secretary & Treasurer - Thanks John!
It was an honor for the membership to help raise the flag.
Much thanks goes out to Gerry Mikeska for allowing the Chapter 1069 membership to help with the flag raising.