Remember                                          In Memory of Bill Wolf  and all of our fallen brothers.....       

CAPITOL CITY
VETERAN

Newsletter for Sacramento Valley's Chapter 500 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.

"We remember!"  DECEMBER, 2011 "Be Proud"

               
    PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hello Chapter 500!
     In October, Vice President Ted Adams and I were invited to the Roseville Veterans' Memorial Hall for the dedication of a new very large sign which identifies the building and the veterans' groups, including our own VVA Chapter 500, to display their signs.
     In November, our Chapter is marched in two Parades on Veterans' Day.  I enjoyed marching with our other Chapter members in the downtown Sacramento and West Sacramento Parades.  This is an excellent opportunity to promote our Chapter and let other Vietnam veterans know we are in the area.
     This month, we will have our annual Chapter 500 Christmas Dinner. We always have a very nice group of Veterans and their families attend our dinners, and I'm looking forward to meeting you all there.
     Our Chapter's recent meetings have been well attended with good participation by the membership.  Let's keep it up!
                                                        Charles Peterson, President

JUST A REMINDER AGAIN!
THE COLD WEATHER IS HERE NOW!

       Don't forget, we are here to serve all Veterans.  We have clothing, some non-perishable food, toiletries, nachos and usually sandwich fixings and are always accepting donations for the same.
     So, if you know of any Veterans or their families in need of any of the above, just send them to the Hall.  With this economy, there may be more Veterans in need than you realize or even some that you wouldn't expect to be in trouble and are.  And of course, winter is coming for the homeless.

                     STOCKING THE PANTRY FOR CHRISTMAS

     When coming to the Christmas Party or even if you can't attend, try to bring any new clothing, toys, non-perishable food over to the Hall, so we may distribute to those in need of a better Christmas.

        CURRENT NEWS AND Announcements

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY DINNER
WELCOME MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

VVA500 HALL  - ADDRESS ON BACK PAGE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011
SOCIAL HOUR AT 4PM - DINNER AT 5PM
PROGRAM WITH AWARDS, CAROLING, DOOR PRIZES FOLLOWING AFTER DINNER.
$10. PER PERSON, CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE
BRING A POTLUCK APPETIZER OR DESSERT

     This year instead of having the $1. gift exchange, the Board decided to keep in the Christmas spirit of giving, that everyone bring $1. or more.  The funds will be matched or more by the Chapter and given to a Veteran family in need.  However, if you are bringing a child bring a gift for that child to be given to he or she.

PLEASE RSVP BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 WITH THE NUMBER THAT WILL BE ATTENDING.  YOU MAY SEND YOUR MONEY INTO THE OFFICE OR PAY AT THE DOOR.
916-481-6020
vva500@sbcglobal.net.
If sending money in (check or MO only) see the back page
 for the address.