Commander Patrick Holcombe
2020 – 2021
MEMBERSHIP TRANSITION TO WEBSITE
Fellow Sons,
Official implementation of online membership has started.
Membership and the collection of dues is the life blood of our organization and one of the most basic responsibilities at the grassroots level. The Sons of AMVETS new membership process has been developed to allow for easy submission of data, increased efficiency, better tracking, along with real time, up to the minute, accurate roster data on a Squadron, Department, and National level. Our website is now your focal point for membership.
2021 Renewal Cards have been printed. 1st Vice Commanders or Administrative Assistants, in states with Departments, will be receiving cards soon and will distribute to the Squadrons. In states with NO Department, renewal cards will be sent directly to the Squadron from National Headquarters.
In states with Departments, ALL SQUADRONS should forward Dues and Remittance (D-n-R) forms to the Department 1st Vice Commander or Department Administrative Assistant. This is the same as in previous years.
In states with NO Department, Squadrons should forward their D-n-R to National Headquarters in Maryland. This is the same as in previous years.
Website Navigation Guides are accessible through the links listed below. These guides are provided so all members can better understand the membership process.
It is suggested that every Squadron leadership team review the membership introduction, GETTING STARTED. Additionally, CURRENT MEMBERSHIP, which is listed on the Squadron Profile page, should be checked for accuracy. Discrepancies, omissions, and/or required edits need to be reported to the next level ie: Squadron to Department, Department to National.
1st Vice Commander Paul Speigle, 2nd Vice Commander/Webmaster Mick Ciesla, and National Administrative Assistant Narcy Moran are available for assistance.
“NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES” Anonymous
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020
Fellow Sons, AMVETS family, and friends,
The Sons of AMVETS Scholarship program provides opportunities for advanced education for Sons of AMVETS, wives of Sons of AMVETS, the sons/daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of Sons of AMVETS who desire to attend an institution of higher learning. We are pleased to continue that tradition. The recipients for 2020 are listed below.
Barry Lima Memorial Scholarship – Cheyenne R. Stansbury – FL SQ.32
Cecil Aultman Memorial Scholarship – Allison N. Payne – MO SQ.48
Gil Garza Memorial Scholarship – Madyson K. Howland – IA SQ.49
PNC Richard Mooney Memorial Scholarship – Brevin A. Lambert – OH SQ.1985
Penny Byrd Memorial Scholarship – Summer K. Dow – OH SQ.39
National Sons of AMVETS Scholarship – Hannah M. Brunaugh – OH SQ51
Harold Lee Reed Memorial Scholarship – Yadieliz E. Maldonado – OH SQ32
PNC Jim Burleson Memorial Scholarship – Maria Bucci – OH SQ.176
Congratulations to all the recipients and best wishes for success in all your endeavors.
Commander’s Project
Help Heal Vets
Commander Holcombe announced Help Heal Veterans as his project for 2021. We have had great success in the past supporting this outstanding organization and plan to have a close relationship with them as we serve our veterans.
Help Heal Veterans website
Veterans Mobility Assistance Program (VMAP)
Do you or a veteran you know need a scooter, powerchair, lift, etc.? The sons are here to help. Please download the form, fill it out, and email to Commander Holcombe. You will be contacted to find out how we can help.
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Important Notice!
Effective July 1, 2021
All membership forms are to be sent to:
SOA Dept. of Florida
c/o Leroy Robinson
421 Cameron St. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
ATTENTION ALL SQUADRONS
If your project reporting preference is “PAPER” please forward to: SOA Dept. of Florida c/o Jerry Padot 12121 Little Rd. #117 Hudson, FL 34667