Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters

Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters welcomes you to our website.

As our Del Webb community started to develop in 2017, a small group of residents had the idea to form a group to support our military, their families, and our community.

Although we're still growing and developing, we already have some meaningful, successful events that have touched many lives. We will continue to grow with our community's support.

Our dedicated group of men and women finds ways to support our active soldiers, their families, and military retirees in need, while ensuring that our community never forgets what our troops do for us.

Please help us to make this resource a tool for all our active members, potential new members, and our Del Webb community by giving us feedback on what you like and what could be improved.

Rich Greenberg, President

AVMS 2024 Year in Review

Despite Challenges, AVMS Enjoyed Another Successful Year

In 2024, we...

  • Continued our Corporate Sponsorship program
  • Maintained Our Giving Level: Even without major fundraiser (Lip Sync Battle)
  • Started a New JROTC scholarship program
  • Continued Legacy Successes
  • Navigated Changes in Charity Partners

Year-To-Year Donation Growth

AVMS 2024 donations year over year

2024 Charity Distribution

Where did the money go?

2024 AVMS where did the fundraiser money go

TOTAL $55,000

Main Fundraiser Performance

2024 AVMS main fundraisers performance

Thank You AVMS Members!

AVMS Alerts and Events

Pay Membership Dues and Make Donations
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Support Our Sponsors
Our work depends upon the generosity of our wonderful members and the businesses you see on Our Sponsor’s page. We encourage all of our friends and members to support our Sponsors.

Want to join our list valued list of sponsors? Here's our: Sponsorship Agreement Form »»

Manatee County Concert Band
AVMS member Rob Gamble is a musician performing in the Manatee County Concert Band. If you recall, they asked us to provide a Color Guard for them last year at their Veterans Day celebration. Click here to see their performance schedule. Please support them. You won't be disappointed.

AVMS Meeting Minutes: May 12, 2025
Here's our May 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes »»

Jerry Hufford: Wall of Heroes
We have new content featuring relatives of our Del Webb residents currently on active duty. Check it out »»

2025 Preview

AVMS Meeting Dates – All meetings are in AR3 at 6:30 PM

  • June 9
  • July 14
  • August - No meeting
  • September 8
  • October 13
  • November - No Meeting
  • December 8

Events

  • Game Show Night - July 26 at 7:00pm. AR 1-3
  • Membership Appreciation Party - September 20 at 7:00pm. AR 2-3
  • Fall Fiesta - October 4 at 7:00pm. West Parking Lot

Ceremonies

  • September 11 Remembrance - September 11 at 10:00am. Oasis AR 2-3
  • Veterans Day - November 9 at 11:00am. Oasis AR 2-3
  • Operation Thanksgiving - All of October. Kick off event in September TBD

Off Site Events/Activities

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at Windsor Reflections:
Now occurs Quarterly. Check our website calendar for details.

Be sure to visit our Calendar Page to see upcoming events.

Please donate clothing or household items to: Vietnam Veterans of Americas

Member of the Quarter Q1 2025: Kent and Patty Goodger

The Goodgers, Member of the Quarter Del Webb AVMSKent and Patty Goodger are our newest AVMS Members of the Quarter.

Kent and Patty Goodger have been AVMS members since 2021. They have been active supporters attending our meetings and events as well as being cookie sponsors for our meetings on more than one occasion. They were instrumental in introducing Mission BBQ to AVMS. Mission has supplied us with food and support for several events..

Kent Goodger
Born and raised in Hyattsville, Maryland - a suburb of Washington, DC - Kent attended the University of Maryland. He was drafted into the US Army and served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired as a Federal Employee after 38 years serving as a consultant / trainer for 19 years in the field of Contract Administration. Married to his wife Patty, they have two children and 3 grandchildren.

Patty Goodger
Born in Johnstown, PA, Patty attended the University of Maryland. She retired from the Department of Defense in the HR field. She found that retirement didn't agree with her so she returned to work for USCYBERCOM in Visits and Protocol and loved it. Patty is a member of the Del Webb Women's Club, Making a Difference, Ladies Gourmet and AVMS. She loves this wonderful community.

Become a Member

It's easy! You can use the link below to pull up the instructions and application form or just go to the next meeting and talk to any A.V.M.S. member about joining our proud organization.

Memberships