ARCHIVE 2026
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Memorial Day Poppy Donation Fundraiser 2026
Memorial Day Poppy Donation Fundraiser 2026 was a great success at the Green Mtn, Thornton, Arvada, Ken Caryl, King Soopers stores and Safeway store in Idaho Springs. Photos are from Green Mtn, Thornton, Ken Caryl, Arvada and Safeway store in Idaho Springs.
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The Military Women’s Memorial
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Flag Placement at Ft Logan
Members Bill Bridges, Mary Ann Rhode, Dick Bares, Floyd Nuss and Keith Stone helped placing over 100,000 flags at FT Logan on 5/24/26.
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Oberon Middle School drive to aid veterans 5/19/26
Members Dave Nila, Steve Newton and Dick Bares worked with the eighth-grade class put together a collection effort of personal and food items for veterans.
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Food Bank at 40 West 5/6/26
Members David Nila and Dick Bares helped with food bank at 40 West on Wednesday, May 6th.
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9 News Rocky Mountain Honor Flight Telethon
Members Bill Bridges, Jim Topkoff and Danny Tomlinson Took part in the 9 News Rocky Mountain Honor Flight Telethon on April 9, 2026. Our Chapter donated $1,000 to the Telethon.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026 Poppy Donation Fundraiser
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2026 Poppy Donation Fundraiser was a great success at the Green Mountain, Thornton, Arvada, Ken Caryl, Greenwood Village, King Soopers stores and Safeway stores in Idaho Springs and Ken Caryl.
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Oberon Middle School Visit 3/18/26
Chapter members Dave Nila, Jim Topkoff, Otto Smolik and Bill Bridges who spoke to students at Oberon Middle School on 3/18/26.
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Michele Pascente RIP, Wife of John Pascente
Memorial Service for Michele, wife of our former chapter Board member and Treasurer John Pascente, was held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00AM at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 6653 West Chatfield Avenue, Littleton, CO 80128.
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Janet Miles RIP Wife of Jim Miles
Celebration of Life service for Janet, wife of our former chapter board member Jim Miles was at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Drinkwine Family Chapel, 999 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO.
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National Charity League Presentation 1/11/26
Our members Doug Nunes, Bill Bridges and Bill Easton gave presentations to the National Charity League in Superior, CO on 1/11/2026.