VVA Chapter 1071
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 1071    Denver, Colorado
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ARCHIVES 2020

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Christmas Greetings from Member Bob Lopez

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Message From VVA President John Rowan
Video Message John Rowan

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Green Mountain HS Flag Pole
Dedication on Veterans Day 2020
Vets Day Message to our Chapter from GMHS
(Requires Google sign-in to read)
Thank you notes from students and staff

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Colorado Community Media Article
Flag Pole Dedication Press Release

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​2020 Solders Stone Visit
Chapter Members  Solders Stone on 9/19/20 near Saguache, Colorado.

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WWII Veteran Robert F. Davidson
Chapter members attending a Ft Logan Service for WWII Veteran Robert F. Davidson who served as a Navy Seabee in Okinawa.  He served form 10/44 to 4/46.

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WarriorNow
Our Chapter donated in August to WarriorNow and the button below is a 9 News clip of the local Veteran organization.
WarriorNow 9 news clip

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Tester’s Landmark Bill to Provide Benefits to Vets Exposed to
​​ Agent Orange Passes Senate
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New Agent Orange Newsletter for 2020
New Agent Orange Bill

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​Support-A-Soldier Certificate of Appreciation
Our Chapter made a donation in May 2020 to Support-A-Soldier

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Good News to Report
Congratulations to our AVVA member Kaitlyn Helsel-Henry who went to Arvada West High School to pick up her diploma today.  For those who don’t remember, Kaitlyn was the one that brought us bakery goods from Rheinlander Bakery to multiple Members Meetings last year. 

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David Steiner is awarded Hero of the Game
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At the Denver Nuggets game on Jan 15, 2020 David Steiner, founding chapter member and former Vice President, was awarded Hero of the Game at center court in the 3rd quarter, for his military service.

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But wait there's more!
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On March 04, 2020 David was awarded Hero of the Game at the Colorado Avalanche and rode the Zamboni between the first and second periods.
David Video at AVS game
David's Galleries Page

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Chapter Appreciation of John Altfeltis
On April 18, 2020 Stan Paprocki, Terry Ritenour, Steve Newton and Linda Ferguson presented John Altfeltis with a Plaque of Appreciation for the outstanding years of service being our Chaplain.  John was also presented the Quilt of Valor from the Quilts of Valor Foundation by Steve Newton.
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