January 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford Commander called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Director-At-Large, Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Ken Anderson. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by Commander Jerry Hufford. Roll Call / Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Rich Greenberg, Linda Chambers, Steve Milbrod, and Joe … Read More
October 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford Commander, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Rick Davis, subbing for Ken Anderson. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by Commander Jerry Hufford. Roll Call / Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Rich Greenberg, Bob Sharak, … Read More
AVMS Board of Directors Positions
The Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters Board of Directors had three positions whose terms expire December 31, 2021: Commander Secretary Member-at-Large There was one nomination for each Board of Directors position, removing the requirement for an election. The successful nominees are: Jerry Hufford – Commander Linda Chambers – Secretary Joe Ward – Member-at-Large
AVMS Holiday Golf Cart Parade 2021
AVMS Holiday Golf Cart Parade 2021 The AVMS Holiday Golf Cart Parade 2021 on Friday, December 10 evening was another great event! You guys are so talented, the Holiday Golf Cart Parade just gets better every year. Enjoy these pictures of your festive creativity. 2021 Golf Cart Parade Winners Our winners this year: Third Place – The Nutcracker Cart – … Read More
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2021
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2021 Del Webb Lakewood Ranch’s Veterans and Military Supporters held its Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony on December 7, 2021. Ken Anderson offered the Invocation to start the ceremony. Here are some pictures from the event: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor. The attack was a surprise … Read More
September 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes
A.V.M.S. Meeting Minutes September 14, 2021 Call To Order: Rich Greenberg, Vice Commander, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Ken Anderson. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by Vice Commander Rich Greenberg. Roll Call / Attendance: Directors present were Rich Greenberg, Bob Sharak, Steve Milbrod, and … Read More
August 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes
A.V.M.S. Meeting Minutes August 10, 2021 (There was no meeting in July) Call To Order: Jerry Hufford, Commander, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Ken Anderson. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Bob Sharak, Steve Milbrod, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum of Directors. There … Read More
June 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
A.V.M.S. Meeting Minutes June 8, 2021 6:00 Pre-Meeting Demonstration of shutter installation – conducted by Steve Milbrod and Jerry Hufford. Demonstration was open to all Del Webb residents. Call to Order: Jerry Hufford, Commander, called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm. Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Jerry Hufford. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry … Read More
April 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Rich Greenberg, Vice Commander, called the meeting, both in the Oasis and Zoom, to order at 6:30 pm. Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Ken Anderson. Attendance: Directors present were Rich Greenberg, Bob Sharak, Steve Milbrod, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum of Directors. There … Read More
March 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting, both in the Oasis and Zoom, to order at 6:30 pm. Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Jerry Hufford, substituting for Ken Anderson. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Rich Greenberg, Bob Sharak, Steve Milbrod, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a … Read More
February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting (Zoom) to order at 6:30 pm. Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Ken Anderson. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Rich Greenberg, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum of Directors. There were 22 participants in the … Read More
January 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting (Zoom) to order at 6:30 pm. Treasurer Steve Milbrod led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jerry Hufford provided opening remarks and wished everyone a healthy 2021. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Rich Greenberg, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum of Directors. … Read More
December 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting (Zoom) to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken Anderson provided the invocation. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Gerry Northrup, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum. There were 20 participants in the Zoom meeting. … Read More
October 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2020 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting (Zoom) to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Cynthia Lambeth, sitting in for Ken Anderson, provided the invocation. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Gerry Northrup, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum. There were 19 … Read More
September 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting (Zoom) to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken Anderson provided the invocation. Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Gerry Northrup, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum. There we 23 participants in the Zoom meeting. … Read More
March 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2020 Meeting Minutes Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Gerry Northrup, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum. 40 members were present. Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken Anderson provided the invocation. Welcome Remarks: Commander Hufford recognized … Read More
February 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes Attendance: Directors present were Jerry Hufford, Gerry Northrup, Steve Milbrod, Bob Sharak, and Joe Ward. Thus, there was a quorum. 53 members were present. Call To Order: Jerry Hufford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-at-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken Anderson provided the invocation. Officer Reports Welcome Remarks: Commander … Read More
Operation Thanksgiving 2019
Operation Thanksgiving 2019 means our Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters are once again providing a gift of thanks to military families in need at MacDill Airforce Base. If you want to sponsor a Thanksgiving Box for a military family, you can sign up in the WiFi Café at the Oasis from Monday, October 14th to Friday, October … Read More
Member of the Quarter – Christopher DiBiase
A.V.M.S is proud to recognize our next Member of the Quarter Christopher DiBiase. Chris and his wife Kristin moved to Del Webb in February 2018. “It’s one of the best decisions we ever made,” says Chris, “Del Webb Lakewood Ranch and its residents are fun, active, involved, and care for each other. Although I’m not a veteran, I am a … Read More
Beatles Tribute Band Glass Onion Concert October 4
Save The Date: October 4, 2019 for our own “Magical Mystery Tour” concert at The Oasis with The Beatles tribute band The Glass Onion. The Glass Onion is voted one of the best Beatles tribute bands in Florida. “Come Together” and sing your favorite tunes and relive the sounds of the 1960s and 70s. As the Beatles say: A splendid … Read More
Veterans Group To Host Vanessa Baugh Manatee County Commissioner on August 13
Monthly Meeting To Host Vanessa Baugh Manatee County Commissioner In August our Lakewood Ranch veterans group monthly meeting will host Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County District Five Commissioner. Commissioner Baugh Presenting “State of Manatee County” The honorable Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will present a “The State of the County” address at our general membership meeting. This is a one-of-a-kind meeting that every … Read More
Dance Party 2019 Fundraiser Benefits M.O.T.S.
Join The Fun Saturday, May 18 Don’t miss the PARTY OF THE YEAR on Saturday, May 18th at 7:30pm in the Oasis Ballroom. Del Webb’s own Veteran’s Association (AVMS) hosts DANCE PARTY 2019. This fundraiser features: Music through the Decades Dancing Prizes Raffles Chinese Auction Fundraiser Event Benefits Manasota Operation Troop Support All proceeds to benefit the Manasota Operation Troop … Read More
Southeastern Guide Dogs Featured at April Monthly Meeting
Guide Dogs Levi and Pella Fetch a Crowd Southeastern Guide Dogs’ ambassadors Karen Conkel and Sean Brown were the featured guest speakers at our April 2019 monthly meeting. Conkel, with her Ambassador dog Levi, discussed how SGD transforms the lives of their clients, while Brown shared how his service dog Pella positively affected his post-war life. Conkel is especially drawn … Read More
Calendar
Welcome to the Del Webb Lakewood Ranch AVMS Calendar page. You can view upcoming events by the Month, Week, Day, or simply see a List of upcoming events.
2021 AVMS Veteran’s Day Celebration
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch Association of Veterans and Military Supporters (AVMS) held its 2021 Veteran’s Day Celebration on Sunday November 7. This year we featured special guest speakers: Cantor Riselle Bain, and US Navy Commander Steve Frasher. This year’s event featured our Color Guard Ceremony, as well as a performance by our own Let’s Sing Choir. Our 2021 celebration included … Read More
2021 AVMS Halloween Pet Parade
2021 AVMS Halloween Pet Parade Del Webb Lakewood Ranch’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters sponsored their annual Halloween Pet Parade this year on a sunny Saturday, October 30. Our second annual Halloween Pet Parade was a big hit! We had 37 pet entrants. Some of them even let their owners join them. Best overall costume went to Micky, in … Read More
AVMS Fall Fiesta 2021
AVMS Fall Fiesta 2021 AVMS Fall Fiesta 2021 was held on October 9 in The Oasis parking lot. This event was a huge success thanks to all of the Del Webb residents that attended and partied with the band Tropical Avenue. It was a great night of singing and dancing. We look forward to more AVMS sponsored festive events like … Read More