Chapter Directory

Almost Heaven West Virginia

  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976822035940363/?ref=group_header During our fall meeting the chapter elected new officers.  The new president is Jim Hays, vice president is Marie Dockery.  We wish to express our gratitude to out-going, and past president Bill Carpenter.  Other business discussed included the post annual convention wrap-up, and the direction of the chapter going forward.  Our next meeting will be the first Saturday in April (6th), 2019.  We will assemble at the Shoney's restaurant at the Flatwoods exit of I-79 in Braxton Co., WV at 1PM.  All First Team veterans and friends are cordially invited to attend.  For further information about the chapter contact Jim Hays at 304-924-6380 or purplehays_05@yahoo.com.

California Central Coast

For meeting information please contact Barney B. Jones at (831)-917-5952 or e-mail firstcav-cc-chapter@outlook      

Central Savanah

Augusta, GA

This Chapter has been temporary closed.  Headquarters is looking for new leaders to run this chapter.  If you are interested call Headquarters at 254-547-6537 or email firstcav@1cda.org .

Columbia Williamette

Portland, OR

      Meets at 1800 the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Village Inn located at 1621 NE 10th Ave., Portland OR 97232;  E-mail is tangolima2505@comcast.net.  You can visit our website www.Hood2Hood1stCav.webs.com.      

Connecticut Chapter

Connecticut

We are still locked down up here in Connecticut.  This is a picture of last year's CT. Assoc. Barbeque.  Did not meet in  April due to coronavirus.  Our next meeting will be July 18 for another barbeque.  All members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.  For more information contact Keith Moyer  For meeting information please contact kpmoyerco@hotmail.com.

Crossed Sabers Chapter

2218 Headquarters Ave, Fort Hood, TX 76544, USA

                           Hopefully everyone is healthy and doing well! I wanted to update everyone about our upcoming Stable calls. May’s Stable call is cancelled. We will resume Stable calls in June (as long as this crap is under control). The date is June 25^th at the Harker heights VFW 3892. There was not anything scheduled for June because we were supposed to be having a reunion in Louisville. That being cancelled has opened up June for us. We will use the current schedule attached for in July thru October.   As far as elections go, we are moving the elections to September. We will conduct elections on our next business meeting September 24^th @ Killeen VFW 9191. Our Brother Tony Cole who was running for President is moving back to his home state ( for amazing reasons). So, he will no longer be running for President. So, we need someone to step up there. If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please let me or the ladies at the National HQ’s in Cove know.   These times have been very difficult on many people. Something that we have never seen before. It is our DUTY to stick together as Brothers and Sisters in arms, to help and protect our own. If any of you are in need of anything or know another that is, please reach out to me so we can help our Brother or sister. I appreciate everyone for being diligent and strong and continuing to support our Chapter and our association!   One last thing, 1/7 Cav is holding a Golf tournament called “ The Garry Open” next Tuesday at Clear creek Golf course on Ft Hood. If any of you are interested, please let Tim Hodge know and he can forward info on the tourney. Some of the Garryowen Veterans will be out there to support their cause.     Election positions:   President: Open   1st vice President: Devester Carthan   2nd Vice President: Mike Campbell   3rd vice President: Dennis Webster   Secretary: Open   Treasurer: Open       Crossed Sabers Souvenir Shop Board meeting is the 4th Tuesday of the month except for December, 11:30 at 1st Cavalry Division Association Headquarters, 302 N Main St, Copperas Cove TX.  Open to everyone.  General Membership meeting is 3rd Wednesday of March and September at 6pm, place TBD.  For more information watch our Facebook page 1st Cavalry Division Association Crossed Saber Chapter.      

First Chapter of El Paso

El Paso, TX

This Chapter is looking for some one to take over leadership.  This chapter already is set up with EIN and bank account.  Please contact Robert Wolfe for more information  (915)-755-7944.

Florida Chapter

Orlando, FL

Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1300 at the VFW Post 2093, 4444 Edgewater Dr. Orlando.  You may also e-mail for further details.  fgardiner@cfl.rr.com  or by our Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Chapter-1st-Cavalry-Division-Association-209030235851660/?ref=br_rs.   

Florida Troop E “Black Hats”

Meets 4th Saturday each month from May to September to at 1:00 p.m.  Location is Biggys Place  3701 Fowler St. Fort Myers, Fl  33901. Visit our web page at http://www.seahog.org/cav/index.html or email to  JuanKellogg@Embarqmail.com .  For meeting information.    

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Columbus, GA

Meets 1900 the 4th Tuesday each month at the Veterans Center, 1000 Victory Dr. Columbus, GA .  There is not a meeting in December.  

James H. Unruh (SS) Central Pennsylvania

Florida’s First Coast Chapter

    If your plans permit, we will be at the American Legion Post on San Juan Ave on Tuesday, June 23rd, 7PM,  19:00 hrs.   Chapter News   We’re wearing them.  Got yours?     Seriously, if your chapter feels left out or behind the times, contact us.  904 534 8899.  We’ll send you the getum place.      In the meantime, we wait for the 2021 Reunion or October 4, 2020 hopefully.   President:   Jesse Crimm Vice President:   Samuel Berninger Secretary:  William R Skipper Treasurer:  Stephen G Verrigni  

Fort Knox

Louisville, KY

      We are working to build another 360 feet of sidewalk to allow handicapped veterans to view the backside of our 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. We have placed panels on the back with the logos from all the branches of service along with the POW/MIA logo. We also installed two panels with four Hueys in formation on both sides of the logos. These are engraved and beautiful. Next month we will be installing a life size bronze statue of a scout dog with handler mounted on a boulder facing from left looking down the Wall as if he is guarding it. This construction is being accomplished by Vietnam veterans and UAW 862 from Ford in Louisville. I hope that all who attend the reunion gets to see and reflect our work. We are looking forward to the 73d reunion and hope the COVID 19 virus is no longer a threat to our nation. Robert W. Griffin Vice Pres. Ft. Knox Area Chapter Meets 3rd Saturday of every month at 1100 at the Barker Masonic Lodge, 705 Main St. West Point KY, 1100 hrs.  For more more information about joining our Chapter please e-mail Larry Whelan at whelan@outlook.com or call him at (502)-439-6454. Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1st-Cavalry-Div-Fort-Knox-Area-Chapter-262073190915310/.  

James J. Mason, West Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Meets on 3rd Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December 7 p.m. at the Grand Valley Armory in Wyoming, MI.  If you have questions please feel free to e-mail the POC for our chapter Bob Anderson rj.anderson2243@comcast.net.  Or call Bob at (616)-682-5446. Michigan has been hard hit with the COVID-19 pandemic and as such our activities have been put on hold. Our primary activity is hosting Bingo at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans. That facility is currently closed to all but staff. The March Bingo was cancelled and most likely the May Bingo as well. These are the first activities in over 13 years that have been cancelled. So far there have not been any reported cases among the residents. We are ever hopeful that the August Bingo can still be held. Contact Bob Anderson at 616.682.5446 or e-mail him at rj.anderson2243@comcast.net for more information. First Team! 

Jumping Mustangs

Former Jumping Mustangs nationwide

Visit our web page for Chapter details, www.jumpingmustangs.com  or e-mail James C. Knafel at jjknafel@gmail.com.

Kettle Moraine

Milwaukee, WI

Chapter meets quarterly on the second Saturday of March, June and September at 12:00, at the Bunker in Waterford, WI.  On the second Saturday of December at 12:00 (for the elections of officers) at the Meyers Restaurant in Greenfield, WI.

Los Angeles/Orange County

Los Angeles, CA

  Meets 0900 on the 3rd Saturday of the month at American Legion Post 132, 143 S. Lemon St. Orange CA  92866. For more information e-mail ponyteams2-6@hotmail.com or call John Guillory at (951)278-3740.

LRRP/Rangers

Former LLRP/Rangers nationwide

    Full Chapter Meeting during Reunions.

New York/New Jersey

New York, NY

Meets at Elk Lodge at Cedar and Spruce, Ridgefield Park, NJ.  E-mail Bob Arbasetti at b.arbasetti@gmail.com or call him at 732-657-4284 for more information.

Due to the Covid19 The New York-New Jersey Chapter canceled its spring meeting, also the Chapter future events have been canceled. The fall meeting that is schedule for Oct 17 will depend on health and safety conditions. All updates on chapter events, chapter and veteran’s news will be made available on our Facebook page.

 Just type in google:  New York New Jersey Cavalry

Chapter photos On Instagram: nynjcavalry

Be safe, Be Kind

Bob Arbasetti, president 

North Carolina Tarheel Chapter

Chapter meets 2nd Saturday of March, June, September, and December Contact Don Gibson dtbjgibson@gmail.com for membership information. On February 1992 eight veterans of the First Cavalry Division met at the Harnett Country Library. They voted to form an N.C. Chapter. The members were Robert Lloyd, Joe Carpenter, Sam Cope, Bob Cox, James Hall, E.L. Vowtaw, Ben Wilkinson, and Harry Zoldak. The NC Chapter held its first meeting in Lillington on April 25, 1992. Forty-one members were present. Officers elected were President: Robert Llyod, Vice President: Bob Cox, Treasurer: James Hall, and Secretary: Harry Zoldak. We were presented our chapter charter at the 45th Reunion in Billings, Montana, August 8, 1992. Meetings are March, June, September December. Next Meeting is June 1 to allow for the Ft Hood Reunion. We meet in different places. We have a Facebook page for Chapter information. [rl_gallery id="4781"]Facebook: 1st Cavalry Division Association North Carolina Chapter

Northwest

Seattle, WA

Rocky Mountain

Colorado Springs, CO

Meets 9 a.m. 2nd Saturday of the month at Valley Hi Country Club, 610 South Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO. Contact our POC Paul Lemieux (719) 687-1169, e-mail; lemieuxpe@live.com for more information.

Sheridans Cavalry

Our May 16th Membership Meeting scheduled at the Italian American Veterans Museum in Stone Park was cancelled out of an abundance of caution for our members.

Our officers will make a decision on whether the May meeting will be re-scheduled for a later date.

The annual picnic scheduled for August 8^th at this time is still on – our officers will be reviewing whether the May meeting will be rescheduled for June or July. 

The Sheridan Chapter cordially invites  any one who served or was attached at any year with the 1^st Cav to join our group.

Contact Terry Hodous POC at us67-hodo@outlook.com or 773.445.1213 for additional information regarding membership or attending one of our future events.    

Kindly update our 2020 future meeting scheduler under the SABER CHAPTER INDEX ---  Picnic August 8 / Meeting October 17 / Christmas Party December 5.

Respectfully submitted Terry Hodous 773.445.1213

If you need more information look us up on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sheridans-Chapter-1st-Cavalry-Division-171693392933659/, or e-mail us67-hodo@outlook.com.

Southeastern Colorado

Las Animas, CO

Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in LaJunta, CO. For more information about our chapter please contact our POC John Campos e-mail: campos@centurytel.net.  You can also visit our webpage, www.firstcavalry.net.

Walter H. Westman Northland

Minneapolis, MN

  [envira-gallery id="5601"] Meets quarterly at different location. Call, write or e-mail for meeting information. POC:  James Wright (763)-757-7140 12781 Able St. NE, Blaine, MN  55434 E-mail:  1stCav-MN@comcast.net https://www.facebook.com/Walter-H-Westman-Northland-Chapter-1st-Cavalry-Division-Association-360786024233/    

William A. Richardson National Capitol Region Chapter

Alexandria, VA

Meets 3rd Saturday of the month January - April and September - October 0900 at the American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield VA.  Breakfast available prior to start of meeting.  June meeting is at WRAMC and November meeting is at the Association Veterans Day gathering. For more information e-mail Gene Russell at enrussell@msn.com. The Chapter delayed the Staff Ride to the 1^st Battle at Bull Run as the grounds were closed in July and in August, the weather was much too hot to visit the battle.  We are looking at visiting it in September; but dependent on Chapter member inputs we may do Zoom meetings for the rest of the year. Meanwhile, we remain connected electronically and waiting for life to begin the new normal. We wish the Association the absolute best as we move forward into 2021. Stay healthy.