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Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 1071    Denver, Colorado
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2024 Monthly Meeting Photos

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Chapter 1071 - November, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our November 2024 meeting included a free Holiday breakfast and The Quilts of Valor presentation to veterans. Lynn Herbert received a Certificate of Appreciation from VVA Chapter 1071 for his dedication and hard work with Chapter 1071.  A $5,000 scholarship was presented to Aiden Bailey, who read his essay.  Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 83 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - October, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our October 2024 meeting guest speaker was Dick Bares who talked about his 1968 helicopter experiences.  His talk is on our YouTube page on our website. Jerry Zimmer and Doug Nunes were presented with Chapter 1071 Certificate of Appreciation at the meeting. Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 83 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - September, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our Sept 2024 meeting guest speaker was member Dick Bares who spoke about the Run for the Wall.  This organization is a cross-country motorcycle ride to raise awareness POW/MIA. Members Bill Bridges, Wally Struble and Cori Gerlitz were presented with Chapter 1071 Certificate of Appreciation at the meeting. Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 57 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - August 17, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our August 2024 meeting guest speaker was member Robert Doriss who served his First tour with the US Army infantry 1969-70 in Vietnam.  Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 63 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - July 20, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our July 2024 meeting guest speaker was David Nila who served with the Military Police in Vietnam.  The Scholarship awardee was Jesse Strong who spoke to our members. Otto Smolik was presented with Chapter 1071 Certificate of Appreciation at the meeting. Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 65 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - June 15, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our June 2024 meeting guest speaker was Cliff Lawson a Vietnam helicopter pilot. His presentation was Vietnam from the air and the ground: "A Pilot's View from Both." Bill Bridges presented Jim Topkoff a photo plaque for his years of service to the Honors Burial program.  Scholarship awardee Evelyn Klumber spoke to our members.  Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 64 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - May 18, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our May 2024 meeting guest speakers were Bill Bridges, John Thompson, Owen Oliver and Justin Hoskins, (Olinger Crown Hill).  They gave a presentation on Final Arrangements.  Owen Oliver and Leonard Smith were presented with Chapter 1071 Certificate of Appreciation at the meeting.  Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 67 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - April 20, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our April 2024 meeting guest speakers were Carol Brautigam and Karren Kowalski who where nurses in Vietnam.  Jim Higgins was presented with Chapter 1071 Certificate of Appreciation at the meeting.  The Chapter officers were sworn in for two more years.   Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 63 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - March 16, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our March 2024 meeting guest speaker was VVA member George Zervos who spoke of his time in Vietnam.  Terry Ritenour former Chapter Vice President and Marty Chavez Chapter Secretary were presented with 1071 Certificates of Appreciation at meeting.  Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 50 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - February 17, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our February 2024 meeting included The Quilts of Valor presentation to 15 veterans. Jose Gonzales received a Certificate of Appreciation from VVA Chapter 1071 for his dedication and hard work with Chapter 1071.  Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 84 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.

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Chapter 1071 - January 20, 2024 Membership Meeting
Our January meeting guest speaker was Rob Mitchell author of “My Angry War”.  He was an Army Officer with the 173rd Airborne.  Jim Topcoff received a Certificate of Appreciation from VVA Chapter 1071 for his dedication and hard work with Chapter 1071. Our attendance for this meeting was a total of 61 members and guests.  Thank you to all who attended.
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