Blazers: The new source for Blazers are selling them for $79-$119. You need to order the pocket patch from National – listed in the DROP. Go to this link: http://www.blazerboutique.com/product/hunter-green-mens-blazer
Counter Insurgency Writing Contest - USASMA: Greg Brown announced the contest. Named after COL “Splash” Frances J. Kelly. His 5th Parachute jump was a water jump – thus the nickname. He served as Commander of the 1st Group. Tom M. announced that a book is being donated for us to raffle. More info to follow. Honorary Members to Associate: Our first attempt at upgrading membership is stalled. Cliff does not seem to remember the details of the meeting with Bill and the Membership Committee is looking at feasibility of Honorary time counting toward Associate Membership.
US Border Patrol Special Operations Group Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment Expo 2018: Pete and Steve have begun work on the next Expo, to be held on 1-2 May 2018. This is our largest annual fundraiser. website is: http://www.sogexpo.blogspot.com
VFW Post 812 News: Commander Pete Peral - hey wait just one dang minute,...isn't he the SFA Chapter President too? Oh yeah, now he gets double the discounts at the PX. Anyway, meetings are held the 1st Saturday’s 1000 hrs. 1st Sunday of every month is a fish fry from 1100-1400. Bar is open every evening. Fun Food Friday is held each Friday evening. Bill Snider presented a motion for the VFW to feed all SFA Chapter senior citizens Monday through Friday, in an obvious attempt to get free food during the week, but was voted down as Chapter members saw through his pathetic attempt. Friday 8 September the VFW hosted the annual remembrance for September 11, 2001.
82nd News: Benavidez-Patterson All Airborne Chapter: www.bp82eptx.org Chairman Jesus Bravo. Meeting is 4th Saturday’s, lunch 1200 hours and meeting 1300 hours. Bar is open every Friday and Saturday from 1700 till whenever. Airborne Day Celebration – 12 August, Saturday – 1100 till 1600. Yard Sale 14 & 15 OCT. Donations accepted.
Chapter President's Message:
The golf tournament is over now we have to start looking at the next event which should be the Christmas food boxes. Then we’ll start all over with the 2018 events with the concentration on the convention. Thank you all for your great support and continued efforts. We don't have enough space to post pictures of all those who helped make the Golf Tourney a success, but the picture collage below is a representative example.
I want to share this from COL Gus:
The 12th Annual CSM John McLaughlin Golf Tournament was the best ever with almost 27 Teams. As you can see from Thomas' figures, YOU have cleared more Tournament Revenue than ever before. When I say You, I counted nearly 30 Chapter Members that sponsored Teams, Holes, brought in Donations and Gifts, Brought in Multiple Hole Sponsorships, and never stopped grinding until the Tournament was done. This overwhelming success happened due to your tremendous dedication to Chapter IX , and your terrific enthusiasm and hard work. With this in mind, we can easily conduct the May SOG Event, the June 2018 National Conference, and we can surely help VFW Post 812 with their Golf Tournament in Apr-May.
Please note that on Saturday, due to our Ladies efforts, we cleared more than $3K on our Mulligans, Raffle, Silent Auction, and Steve and Monica's Putting Contest. What a Terrific Team Effort!!!!! Also, note that virtually all our Prizes were donations secured by Chairman Pete Peral, Tom Brady, Tony Lara, Al Hobbs, Phil Sloniger, Brian Kanof, Ike and Gracie, Jerry Campos, and other great members.
Just Food for Thought, but Ike and I have discussed that if we begin planning now, perhaps we can bring more Corporate Partners aboard such as SWA for flight tickets, Sports Franchises for tickets, prizes, etc. All it takes is making our mind up to do these things, just like Al Hobbs makes the Wounded Warrior Tournament a great credit to our community.
Pete Peral
President
Chapter IX
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