Newsletter Editor: Herman Green (806) 356-7070 herman_green@yahoo.com
Chapter #26 Officers
Commander
Ron Hearn
Senior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Commander Richard Izatt
Judge Advocate
OD & Sgt. At Arms
Donna Chesser
Chaplain
Finance Officer
Charles Hood
Adjutant
Service Officer
Kathy Fagin
Don Terrill
George Koumalats
Earl Clift
We could always use more Funeral Volunteers If you want to help, contact Don Terrell (806) 353-2610 or
Herman Green (806) 356-7070 The DAV needs more participation. The meetings are open to anyone to
observe. We have benches for visitors so come out to see what we are doing. The DAVA (Auxiliary) also
meets in same building. We also have an organization for children , but do not have any members in it
yet. Only members can participate. The building is non-smoking. To be a member, you need to have a
Service connected disability even if it is 0%. Come Join the good people there.
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Commander Ron Hearn’s Remarks:
and they presented a donation from the employees at
the bank in the amount of $1519.38. Also a donation of
$70.00 was donated by Tony Tadlock. Commander Ron
Hearn utilized his van again July 4th in the canyon
Parade. Herman Green donated the candy for the
kids. At our last meeting we elected officers for the
year 2013 and 2014. The same officers as 2013 will
serve again. On a sad note we lost our dear friend and
Comrade George Koumalats whom had been a member
of Chapter # 26 for over 30 years. George was one of
the biggest helpers on the DAV Funeral flag detail and
George had held all the officers jobs including
Commander. George was one of a kind and will be
greatly missed. Thanks, Adjutant Earl Clift
80 Hours Veteran direct support
Sr. Vice Commander Don Terrill’s
Remarks:
Military Honors detail did a total of 14
Funerals.
Service Officer Kathy Fagin’s Remarks:
If you want information or file a claim,
contact Kathryn Fagin at (806) 468-1880.
D.A.V. Office is in the end of the hall on the first
floor in room 1010E. Back in the old building
behind the Hospitality House and Volunteer
Parking. This will make it easier for people to
find us.
.Editor
New Van is scheduled to be delivered to
VAHospital by end of August
We have picked up 6 D.A.V. members And 4
D.A.V.A members.
Adjutant Earl Cliff’s Remarks:
Herman, here is my input for the newsletter: Chapter
26 has been busy the last few months trying to recruit
more veterans to become members of the DAV and it
looks like it's paying off. we had 23 members and
guests show up at the last meeting June 22nd.
Hopefully this is an idication that we are doing
something right. we have another membership drive
planned for September at the Walmart store on I-40
and Grand street. At our meeting June 22nd we were
graced to have Gary and Jeanne Freedman who are
emplyees of the Amarillo National Bank join our chapter
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Herman Green Remarks:
We are going to have the float in the Tri
State Fair parade on 14th of September.
This is the Start of the Fair. We need
people to ride the float and walk
alongside. I have flags to hand to the
crowd. We do not want these to drop on
the ground. The people we had had a
blast. Please tell everyone & let’s show
Veteran support. It makes me proud of
our country when I see children stand
and salute as the float passes by.
Everyone wanting to show support for
our Soldiers, Sailors, and Air Force men
& Women.
We will also be at the Wal-Mart on
IH40&Grand Streets on Sunday 15th.
This is our way to let the community
know about us & what we do. This will be
an effort to help Veterans and get new
members. We need people to sit & help us
at both entrances. We did this at Gem
Lake road this month & signed up 5 new
members. We will be handing out
patriotic tattoos to all the kids. I’m not
rich, but I feel rich when I give back to
the community. Come help us. If you are
interested, call me (806) 356-7070
Herman Green, or contact any officer.
There will be an antique car show at the
Church at Quail Creek 801 Tascosa Rd it
will be free and over 150 cars are
expected. This is sponsored by USSERYROAN Texas State Veterans Home. This
will be 10AM to 5:00PM Saturday August
17th. All Donations will benefit the
Alzheimer’s Association. To enter a car,
the registration deadline is July 31.For
more information call Roy Ehly @ (806)
556-7035 or USSERYY-ROAN State
Veterans Home @ (806) 322-8387
A $1,000 Donation at last meeting from
Amarillo National Bank Veterans club
will benefit many of our local Veterans.
Thanks from all of us.
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Pictures from Job Fair taken by Kathy Fagin
Our officers Earl Cliff, Ron Hearn, & Charles Hood getting ready
for the meeting Picture by Kathy Fagin
Thanks to all our Veterans Past & present
Bring a friend. Meeting is open to everyone Next meeting is
28, 2013 10:30 AM600 SW 7 St Amarillo, Texas
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