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
AVMS Holds Annual Memorial Remembering 9-11
AVMS Holds Annual Memorial Remembering 9-11 Terror Attacks On September 11, 2024, the Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters (AVMS) held their annual ceremony to remember the victims of the terror attacks at the World Trade Center. On the 23rd anniversary of the attacks, several Del Webb residents spoke and relayed their experiences from that day. It was … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes September 9, 2024
AVMS Meeting Minutes September 9, 2024 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Joe Ward Member, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Speaker: Ringling College of Art and Design – Lisa Goss spoke about the program thatmemorializes Veterans by creating art in their likeness. There will be an open house November 2nd to … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024
AVMS Meeting Minutes July 9, 2024 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg -President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Deb DiStefano led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation: Led by Bob Turner Roll Call / Attendance: Four Directors were present Guest Speaker: Phillip Mockler from Operation Warrior Resolution was our speaker for July. He provided an overview of his … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024
AVMS Meeting Minutes June 11, 2024 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg -President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Deb Distefano lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation: Lead by Sean Brown – Dogs Inc. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by Secretary – Dave Chervin. Roll Call / Attendance: Four Directors were present Officer Reports Secretary’s Report: Dave … Read More
AVMS Meeting Minutes May 14 2024
AVMS Meeting Minutes May 14, 2024 Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Member-at-Large, Deb DiStefano, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation: Bob Turner Guest Speaker: JFCS Veteran’s Outreach – George Maggio was unable to attend the meeting due to two emergency situations. Mission BBQ – Mike Reilly, Mission BBQ’s Community Ambassador, provided sandwiches and macaroni and cheese for our meeting. He also spoke about … Read More