AVMS Night at the Races 2025 AVMS hosted its first-ever “Night at the Races” special event on March 29th, 2025 at the Oasis at Del Webb Lakewood Ranch. Photos by Vickie Calabong More than 150 residents had an energy-charged and highly entertaining evening placing their “bets” and cheering on their virtual horses. AVMS Treasurer and Master of Ceremonies Steve Milbrod … Read More
Vietnam Veteran’s Day 2025
Vietnam Veteran’s Day 2025 Ceremony AVMS memorialized Vietnam Veteran’s Day with a ceremony on March 29, nearly 50 years after the end of that conflict. Photos by Vickie Calabong With the help of Tidewell Hospice several Vietnam Veterans received commemorative pins in honor of their service and sacrifice during a well-attended ceremony in the Oasis at Del Webb Lakewood Ranch. … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes March 10, 2025
AVMS Meeting Minutes March 10, 2025 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Dave Chervin, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation: Bob Turner Officer Reports Treasurer’s Report – Steve Milbrod Beginning balance $6,594.81Ending Balance $12,185.25 Revenues$961.00 – Dues$60.00 – 50/50 Proceeds$2,500.00 – Corporate Sponsorship$100.00 – Friends of AVMS$2,975.00 – Night at the Races … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025
AVMS Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Dave Chervin, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation: Bob Turner Officer Reports Treasurer’s Report November – Steve Milbrod: Beginning balance – $4,327.23 Ending Balance – $6,594.81 Revenues $1,993.00 – Dues $55.00 – 50/50 Proceeds $1,000.00 – Corporate Sponsorship $300 – … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes January 13, 2025
AVMS Meeting Minutes January 13, 2025 Call to Order: Invocation: Bob Turner Officer Reports Treasurer’s Report November – Steve Milbrod: Beginning Balance – $1,588.63Ending Balance – $4,327.23 Revenues$1,292.00 – Dues$30.00 – 50/50 Proceeds$1515.00 – Miscellaneous donations ($1,500 from Baily Family Foundation (Truman’s) Expenses$99.00 – Annual payment to Google for GMass email service Steve also gave a presentation recapping our financial … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes December 9, 2024
AVMS Meeting Minutes December 9, 2024 Call to Order: John Bastiani, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Deb Distefano, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation: Bob Turner Officer Reports Treasurer’s Report – Steve Milbrod reporting: Beginning balance $40,762.07 Ending Balance $1,588.63 Revenues: $3,945,67 $3,800.87 – Operation Thanksgiving $35.00 – Dues $109.80 – Miscellaneous donations Expenses: $43,119.11 $43,000.00 … Read More
AVMS Veterans Day 2024 Celebration
AVMS Veterans Day 2024 Celebration On Sunday, November 10, Del Webb Lakewood Ranch’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters (AVMS) held its Veterans Day 2024 celebration in the Oasis. Lisa Goss from Ringling College spoke and engaged three veteran / students – Lia Lobasco, Austin Powell and Arcell Salunga – to hear about their military experiences and their studies at … Read More
AVMS Vets Share What It Means To Be a Veteran
AVMS Veterans Share What It Means To Be a Veteran On Wednesday, November 6, representatives from the Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters participated in a Veteran’s event at the new Lakewood Ranch Library. Members, Rich Greenberg, Bob Turner, Rick Davis, Rob Gamble and Paul Cote spoke to a group of attendees about their time in … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes October 14, 2024
AVMS Meeting Minutes October 14, 2024 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Deb Distefano, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Speaker: Tidewell Hospice – Lisa Goss spoke about the program “We Honor Veterans”. Officer Reports Treasurer’s Report – Steve Milbrod: Beginning Balance – $33,013.60 Ending Balance – $28,231.91 Revenues: $1,166,57 $28.00 – … Read More
Fall Fiesta 2024 Fundraiser Hosted by AVMS
Fall Fiesta 2024 Fundraiser Hosted by AVMS On Saturday, October 19, Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters (AVMS) held its annual Fall Fiesta fundraiser. This year’s parking lot concert featured the Beatles Tribute band Glass Onion who performed many of our favorite Beatles songs. Over 450 tickets were sold, which was a record turnout. Thanks Del … Read More