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
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
Chapter meets quarterly. Please e-mail kpmoyerco@hotmail.com for further information. ALL new and prospective members welcome.
Crossed Sabers Chapter
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 25th 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 24th @ 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.
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.
Follow Me
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
UPDATED 9/23/2020
Attention St. Augustine, Green Cove, Starke, Orange Park, Waldo, Palatka, East Palatka, Baldwin, Palm Valley, Middleburg, Switzerland, Lawtey, Penney Farms, Bostwick, Keystone, Hampton, Ponte Vedra, Macclenny, Sanderson and all points in between. Your next 1st Cav meeting will be a more convenient drive. We will meet at Miller’s Ale House on Wells Road in Orange Park. And we are confident that table service will be less than an hour. Set your planner for October 20 at noon. If you happen to work for NAS Jax at the Wells Road facility, your attendance is almost mandatory.
Then come ready to participate in our adopted veteran project, Missing In America. This one focus will serve and honor those vets who have slipped away but are not forgotten. Our own Steve Veringi will take the lead on co-ordination between us and MIA. Ray Skipper presented a list of possible fund raisers to be considered at the next meeting. And yes, wives, the ones who really get things going, are invited to our next meeting.
We are full members of the Duval Veterans Council, a body of some 65 veteran organizations in the N E Florida area.
Steve Spickelmier, Chairman of the Veterans Council, reminded us to register with the VA, much like the census, because funding flows to facilities based on local registered populations. The National Cemetery here has some 18,000 internments. Advance planning and documentation is recommended.
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.
Facebook: New York New Jersey CavalryDue 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
- 2020 Schedule of Events: click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjIuMjc1Njg1MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2FjY291bnRzL1dBQVVCVVJOL2J1bGxldGlucy8yYTEzOGUxIn0.o-y0XPXSi407JlFdb3L91YT9ySoyOsGcLTkZwM7gGRo/s/1290197550/br/85797962442-l
- Veterans Information Page: click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è http://www.auburnwa.gov/vets
- Auburn Events Page: click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è http://www.auburnwa.gov/events
| President – Gail Porter |
| Vice President – Clayton Waldron |
| Secretary – William Jackson |
| Treasurer – William Jackson |
| Chaplain – Doug Coles |
| Words from your President Members of the First Cav Association Northwest Chapter, The planning committee of the annual Auburn Veterans Day parade is accepting applications for participation this year on Saturday, November 7th. FYI, the email Don Voss got is below. We’re still waiting for specifics, but Don went ahead and put in our application. You’ll know the particulars about how it will look this year as soon as they let us know. I called Carr’s and asked them about starting up our lunch again. They said they aren’t allowing anyone to use the room we usually had, and only five people can be seated at any one table Gail President, 1CDANW Chapter Editor’s Note: Happy Labor Day Troopers, As we are still fighting COVID-19, we will continue to apply social distancing in our gatherings. The majority of our Chapter members are in the high-risk category which means that we need to be very careful as we go away from our home to get the necessary supplies, etc. to sustain us. Having said, if anyone of you need assistance in making trips to pick up your necessary supplies, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Moreover, with the continuing presences of COVID-19, we will need your input regarding our annual Christmas Party; therefore, please join our October 3, 2020, virtual meeting and let us know if you plan to attend. Based on the Washington State COVID-19 guidance and your input, we will decide shortly after our next bi-monthly if we will conduct our party. See meeting link on Upcoming Events column in this article. Are you up to date with your dues? If your name is listed below under the Members Section of this newsletter, you are up to date. If not, please remit your dues by sending a $25.00 check to the following address payable to Northwest Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association (do not send cash). 1CDANW Chapter c/o William Jackson 9703 Vantage Terrace CT SW Olympia, WA 98513-6866 William A. Jackson Editor / Publisher |
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 8th 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 1st 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 1st 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.
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
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
Chapter meets quarterly. Please e-mail kpmoyerco@hotmail.com for further information. ALL new and prospective members welcome.
Crossed Sabers Chapter
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 25th 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 24th @ 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.
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.
Follow Me
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
This chapter was just chartered on 23 February 2019. If you live in the area please consider becoming a member.We meet on the first Tuesday of every other month: 7 May 2 July 3 September 5 November We are meeting at 6:00 p.m. VFW Post 1463, 14 N Spruce St, Lititz, PA, 17543-1409.If you have any questions or need any more information, please email or call Jim Pontz at 717-725-3131 (cell); jcpontz@yahoo.comFlorida’s First Coast Chapter
UPDATED 9/23/2020
Attention St. Augustine, Green Cove, Starke, Orange Park, Waldo, Palatka, East Palatka, Baldwin, Palm Valley, Middleburg, Switzerland, Lawtey, Penney Farms, Bostwick, Keystone, Hampton, Ponte Vedra, Macclenny, Sanderson and all points in between. Your next 1st Cav meeting will be a more convenient drive. We will meet at Miller’s Ale House on Wells Road in Orange Park. And we are confident that table service will be less than an hour. Set your planner for October 20 at noon. If you happen to work for NAS Jax at the Wells Road facility, your attendance is almost mandatory.
Then come ready to participate in our adopted veteran project, Missing In America. This one focus will serve and honor those vets who have slipped away but are not forgotten. Our own Steve Veringi will take the lead on co-ordination between us and MIA. Ray Skipper presented a list of possible fund raisers to be considered at the next meeting. And yes, wives, the ones who really get things going, are invited to our next meeting.
We are full members of the Duval Veterans Council, a body of some 65 veteran organizations in the N E Florida area.
Steve Spickelmier, Chairman of the Veterans Council, reminded us to register with the VA, much like the census, because funding flows to facilities based on local registered populations. The National Cemetery here has some 18,000 internments. Advance planning and documentation is recommended.
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.
Facebook: New York New Jersey CavalryDue 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 ChapterNorthwest
Seattle, WA
UPDATED 10/07/2020 We are participating in the "vehicle procession" in Auburn this year on November 7th, but no one will be walking or marching in this modified parade. This works well for us, as most of us don't walk the parade, anyway! I'm planning to attend and encourage each of you to, as well. Let me know if you plan to attend, blueplate545@gmail.com or (360) 265-6216. The spectators have to be socially distanced, so the route will be 3 to 6 miles long (they're still working on the details of that). In addition, there are four days of events being held online, on tele or in drive-thru fashion by the City of Auburn. The four days following this modified parade, there will be various different online and drive-thru events sponsored. A link with the dates and times are listed below though specific details aren't given yet. I think they're still scrambling to make all of these other events the quality show that the usual parade has been over the years. I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you who would like to motor along in this modified parade. Due to the COVID-19 Social Distancing Protocol, the executive board recommends that each member and their guests register and drive their own vehicle. To register, click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è https://auburn.seamlessdocs.com/f/VeteranVehicle. Click Here to Join MeetingFor More Information- 2020 Schedule of Events: click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjIuMjc1Njg1MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2FjY291bnRzL1dBQVVCVVJOL2J1bGxldGlucy8yYTEzOGUxIn0.o-y0XPXSi407JlFdb3L91YT9ySoyOsGcLTkZwM7gGRo/s/1290197550/br/85797962442-l
- Veterans Information Page: click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è http://www.auburnwa.gov/vets
- Auburn Events Page: click here or copy and paste the following link into your favorite browser è http://www.auburnwa.gov/events
December 5 – General Membership Meeting and Christmas Dinner Party, Eagles Pride Golf Course, JBLM, I-5 exit 116, 1200 – 1500; Click Here for more information and to RSVP.Our board members for 2020 - 2022 are:
Current General Membership (1st Saturday; Bi-Monthly (February, April, June, August – Membership Appreciation / Drive Summer Picnic/BBQ, October, December – Christmas Dinner Party)) Meeting Location (click below link for directions) Carrs Restaurant, 11006 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 unless otherwise announcedPresident – Gail Porter Vice President – Clayton Waldron Secretary – William Jackson Treasurer – William Jackson Chaplain – Doug Coles Words from your President Members of the First Cav Association Northwest Chapter, The planning committee of the annual Auburn Veterans Day parade is accepting applications for participation this year on Saturday, November 7th. FYI, the email Don Voss got is below. We’re still waiting for specifics, but Don went ahead and put in our application. You’ll know the particulars about how it will look this year as soon as they let us know. I called Carr’s and asked them about starting up our lunch again. They said they aren’t allowing anyone to use the room we usually had, and only five people can be seated at any one table Gail President, 1CDANW Chapter Editor’s Note: Happy Labor Day Troopers, As we are still fighting COVID-19, we will continue to apply social distancing in our gatherings. The majority of our Chapter members are in the high-risk category which means that we need to be very careful as we go away from our home to get the necessary supplies, etc. to sustain us. Having said, if anyone of you need assistance in making trips to pick up your necessary supplies, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. Moreover, with the continuing presences of COVID-19, we will need your input regarding our annual Christmas Party; therefore, please join our October 3, 2020, virtual meeting and let us know if you plan to attend. Based on the Washington State COVID-19 guidance and your input, we will decide shortly after our next bi-monthly if we will conduct our party. See meeting link on Upcoming Events column in this article. Are you up to date with your dues? If your name is listed below under the Members Section of this newsletter, you are up to date. If not, please remit your dues by sending a $25.00 check to the following address payable to Northwest Chapter of the 1st Cavalry Division Association (do not send cash). 1CDANW Chapter c/o William Jackson 9703 Vantage Terrace CT SW Olympia, WA 98513-6866 William A. Jackson Editor / Publisher 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 8th 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 1st 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 1st 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.
Highlights - CTA
Ghosts of Fallujah
Ghosts of Fallujah (written by Coley D. Tyler) is a first person account of the Second Battalion, Seventh Cavalry’s participation in the Second Battle of Fallujah, the largest single engagement of the Iraq War and the largest urban battle since Hue in 1968. A First Marine Division operation, it was spearheaded by one of the […]
Special Annoucements
Cav Hat and Spurs
4 March 2019 – A new memorandum of instruction (MOI) has been added to the Cav Hat and Spurs page along with minor changes to the text.
