http://co.combatvet.org/pdfs/gringos.pdf
Colorado CVMA and friends: Please download this flyer and distribute as much as you can!
Friday, January 30, 2009
GREAT NEWS ON SCATCH.
EXCERPTS FROM LETTER FROM CVMA CO CHAPTER 3-1 COMMANDER, BOB CLEMENTS:
First, regarding (Scatch).....He is still in bed but the bed is cranked up so that he is in more of a sitting position.....his eyes are open and when spoken to, he turns his head toward the speaker but does not talk yet.....he responds to touch, better on one side of his body than the other.....he managed to work the feeding tube out of his esophagus with his tongue and the nurses will be able to feed him without the tube.....he is no longer on the ventilator.....he still has the tracheotomy in place to ease his breathing....THIS IS ALL GOOD NEWS, FOLKS....but he's not out of the woods yet. Please keep him in your prayers.
Second, we are hosting a dinner tonight at the Arvada VFW Post 4331, 5340 Marshall St., Arvada. Dinner starts at 6:00 pm. We could use some more volunteers to work this event. Workers should be there at about 1600 hrs. THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR SCATCH. I understand Scatch's Mom will be the guest of honor. Your support is sure needed and I encourage y'all to be there, please.
Monday, January 26, 2009
BENEFIT FOR SCATCH
An excerpt with details from email from Snipe:
We will need to step up our donations to the dinner. I was expecting around 30, we have a group of 30 line dancers coming that nite also.
Add in that we are distributing flyers to all the local biker friendly bars and the info. will also be announced at the Colo. COC. At this point I cannot discount that we are looking at 100 dinners. The 3-1 Chapter will be providing Hamburgers and Brats, the rest needs to be provided by members. Bring your favorite Chili as a side dish. We will need everything that you would have at a picnic, Chips, potato & mac. salad, baked beans, etc;, toppings for hamburgers and brats. I know that some have already offered donations, but I think we may need more.
This is now for a Brother and his family.
There is also talk of a benefit at the Gringos clubhouse, more info on that to follow.
We will need to step up our donations to the dinner. I was expecting around 30, we have a group of 30 line dancers coming that nite also.
Add in that we are distributing flyers to all the local biker friendly bars and the info. will also be announced at the Colo. COC. At this point I cannot discount that we are looking at 100 dinners. The 3-1 Chapter will be providing Hamburgers and Brats, the rest needs to be provided by members. Bring your favorite Chili as a side dish. We will need everything that you would have at a picnic, Chips, potato & mac. salad, baked beans, etc;, toppings for hamburgers and brats. I know that some have already offered donations, but I think we may need more.
This is now for a Brother and his family.
There is also talk of a benefit at the Gringos clubhouse, more info on that to follow.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Member Down
Our brother Scatch had a serious motorcycle accident on Jan. 19, 2009. He is in the hospital with some very serious injuries, but his long term prognosis is good. There's more information on the members only board. Our thoughts and prayers are with Scatch, and he is being attended by excellent doctors and his CVMA family.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
News page
Everything below this point is not posted in real time. They have been copied from the old news link.
Farewell Digger.
We are saddened over the loss of our brother, Mike "Digger" O'Dell. He died on Veterans Day. Linda, his wife, and the rest of his family have our deepest condolences and our ongoing support. Services will be held Friday, November 21, 2008 at Logan National Cemetary, Staging area "C", at 10 am. Digger will have military honors and a Patriot Guard Color Guard. Welcome Home, brother Digger.
Need beds!
An ongoing homeless coordinator's project has run out of BEDS. We are looking for these desperately needed beds as the coldest season approaches. Have truck will travel!!! An ongoing homeless coordinator's project has run out of BEDS. We are looking for these desperately needed beds as the coldest season approaches. Have truck will travel!!!
Ride to benefit a member
November 16, 2008, may prove to be one of the busiest and rewarding days that the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Southern Colorado Chapter has tried to pull off.
We will meet at the Western Omelet (16 South Walnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905) for breakfast, coffee or just to get warm. At 8:30 AM we will depart for the Colorado State & Veterans Nursing Home (903 Moore Drive, Florence, CO 81226). If you have never visited a veterans home, CVMA believes that you are in for one of the most heart felt and soul searching events you will have. Our visit will conclude with the presentation of a $1,000.00 check that will be used for their individual personal needs. Upon departure we will return to the Western Omelet to retrieve vehicles.
Our next stop will be the Crazy Horse Bar & Grill (18600 US Highway 24, Peyton, CO 80831) for a steak dinner fund raiser for one of our members in need after an accident. We will start around 3:00 PM. On October 5, 2008, the member was injured in a crash that killed an Oklahoma man and woman near Springfield, CO. According to police, a passenger car was heading North on Highway 287 late at night when it crossed the center line and crashed head on into the member's semi truck. His truck was totaled and because the crash is still under investigation the insurance company has done nothing for him or his family. With a wife who is sick, his own injuries to deal with and his source of income destroyed, our Brother needs our best joint efforts.
We will meet at the Western Omelet (16 South Walnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905) for breakfast, coffee or just to get warm. At 8:30 AM we will depart for the Colorado State & Veterans Nursing Home (903 Moore Drive, Florence, CO 81226). If you have never visited a veterans home, CVMA believes that you are in for one of the most heart felt and soul searching events you will have. Our visit will conclude with the presentation of a $1,000.00 check that will be used for their individual personal needs. Upon departure we will return to the Western Omelet to retrieve vehicles.
Our next stop will be the Crazy Horse Bar & Grill (18600 US Highway 24, Peyton, CO 80831) for a steak dinner fund raiser for one of our members in need after an accident. We will start around 3:00 PM. On October 5, 2008, the member was injured in a crash that killed an Oklahoma man and woman near Springfield, CO. According to police, a passenger car was heading North on Highway 287 late at night when it crossed the center line and crashed head on into the member's semi truck. His truck was totaled and because the crash is still under investigation the insurance company has done nothing for him or his family. With a wife who is sick, his own injuries to deal with and his source of income destroyed, our Brother needs our best joint efforts.
Mountain States Chapter of PVA Honors CVMA Members
September 20, 2008We are very proud of our own Donna Bryant, Combat Veteran of the US Navy, who received the Presidents Award from the Mountain States Chaper of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Our State Representative, AJ Tholkes, also represented Colorado in presenting the check for the proceeds of the All Patriots Run 2008. The Marriott hosted a recognition dinner coordinated by MSCPVA and was attended by honored guests such as Senator Ken Salazar. Donna, as the Northern Chapter's Events Coordinator, pulled together another successful event, and we are so grateful for all her efforts.
CVMA Northern Has New Commander
September 14, 2008We are grateful to Frank "Boats" Day for his years of service as Commander of the CVMA Colorado Northern Chapter. Under his leadership we have had successful events, served our community, and grown stronger in our ranks. We salute you Boats!
Bob Clements, business owner and long time member of CVMA, has stepped up to take the reigns. Our thanks to you, Bob!
Bob Clements, business owner and long time member of CVMA, has stepped up to take the reigns. Our thanks to you, Bob!
Tragic Motorcycle Accident.
September 13, 2008We are saddened that on this day, Peligroso Mike Martinez and his wife Linda were in a terrible accident. Mike died instantly of his injuries. Linda remains in critical care as of 9/20/08, on which date Papi's of Denver, CO hosted a poker run to raise funds for the family. Those gathered celebrated the life of Mike and show continuing support for the family.
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