May 9, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Dave Chervin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call / Attendance: Four Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani. Our Guest speaker was Jan Houck – … Read More
April 11, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe Ward. Our Guest speaker was Kendra … Read More
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023
Vietnam Veterans Day 2023 On March 29th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held our annual ceremony at the Circle of Honor to remember the men and women who served in the Viet Nam War. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the final troops returning home. Sadly, many came back to protests and hate for their involvement in … Read More
March 14, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes
March 14, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe Ward. Officer Reports Secretary’s Report: Dave … Read More
February 14, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes
February 14, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe Ward. Officer Reports Secretary’s Report: Dave … Read More
AVMS President Greenberg Receives Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award
AVMS President Greenberg Receives Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award On January 25th, 2023, the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Group presented AVMS President Rich Greenberg with the Jerry Hufford Salute to Service Award for his outstanding volunteer work in the Lakewood Ranch community. Rich’s tireless efforts in AVMS are instrumental in the success of AVMS supporting veteran’s charities in Manatee … Read More
Honoring Jerry Hufford with Your Donations
AVMS Donates $3100 to Southeastern Guide Dogs On Tuesday, December 13th, AVMS Board Members Rich Greenberg, Steve Milbrod, and David Chervin accompanied Peggy Hufford and a number of her friends and Del Webb residents on a trip to Southeastern Guide Dogs for a very special tour. Peggy’s husband Jerry was President of AVMS at the time of his death in … Read More
October 11, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, 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 President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe … Read More
September 13, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation was given by Paul Cote. Welcome Remarks: Two new members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and … Read More
July 12, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, 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 President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe … Read More
June 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Board members present: Rich Greenberg, John Bastiani, Joe Ward and Linda Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Joe Ward. Guest Speaker: Herman Martinez, guest speaker committee chair, introduced Stacey Groff from Tidewell Hospice. Stacey talked about all the volunteer … Read More
Memorial Day Celebration 2022
Memorial Day Celebration 2022 On Monday May 30th, Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held our annual Memorial Day Celebration 2022 as American flags lined the entrances to our community. Tribute was paid to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.
Tribute to Heroes Parade 2022
Tribute to Heroes Parade 2022 Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters marched in the Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch on Sunday May 22, 2022. Here are some pictures of the AVMS participants: Many thanks to Lakewood Ranch and the Lakewood Ranch VFW for a great event, for inviting us to be … Read More
Webb Fest 2022
AVMS Hosts Webb Fest 2022 Del Webb’s AVMS hosted Webb Fest 2022 on April 23rd. We sold over 350 tickets, which was a record. Our 50/50 raffle generated $1,006 to the winner and to AVMS. We had some great door prizes (see winners picture below). Our frozen treat truck was a big hit. And everyone had fun! The Lucky Penny … Read More
Keith Pandeloglou: Guest Speaker at AVMS Meeting
Guest Speaker Keith Pandeloglou – Head of Community Activities for Lakewood Ranch – attended our AVMS Monthly Meeting on April 12th. He gave the Del Webb community a great overview of events and activities happening in Lakewood Ranch. He also spoke about future planned activities and events. His talk reminds us all of how great it is to be part … Read More
April 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Guest Speaker: Herman Martinez, guest speaker committee chair, introduced Keith Pandeloglou, Executive Director of Community Activities in Lakewood Ranch. There were 102 Del Webb residents present to hear what Keith had to say about both current and future activities that are … Read More
Vietnam Veterans Day 2022 Ceremony
Vietnam Veterans Day 2022 Ceremony Our Vietnam Veterans Day 2022 ceremony honoring our Vietnam Veterans occurred on Tuesday, March 29th, hosted by the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters (AVMS). We were honored to have our community Veterans and guests from the Cypress Springs Retirement Facility join us for this event. Let us never forget the service and … Read More
March 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. The invocation was given by Rick Davis. Director-At-Large, Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call / Attendance: Directors present were Rich Greenberg, Linda Chambers, Steve Milbrod, and Joe Ward. … Read More
Jerry E. Hufford
Jerry E. Hufford: In Memoriam On Feb. 8, 2022, the Del Webb community and AVMS lost a friend and leader with the sudden passing of Jerry E. Hufford. Jerry served as Commander of AVMS since 2020 and was the guiding force behind the programs and projects that AVMS sponsored. All of which carried the theme that was Jerry – helping … Read More
January 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
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
Del Webb Feud Held March 19, 2023
Del Webb Feud Held March 19, 2023 On March 19th, Del Webb’s Association of Veterans and Military Supporters held its first “Del Webb Feud” to a packed house. Ten spirited teams participated and boy did they go all out! A wide range of team themes and costumes made the night one to remember. Game Host Jim Casey did a great … Read More
January 10, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Director-At-Large Joe Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome Remarks: New members were welcomed by President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe Ward. Officer Reports Secretary’s Report: Dave … Read More
December 13, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2022 AVMS Meeting Minutes Call to Order: Rich Greenberg, President, 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 President, Rich Greenberg. Roll Call/Attendance: All five Directors present: Rich Greenberg, Dave Chervin, Steve Milbrod, John Bastiani and Joe … Read More
Operation Thanksgiving 2022
Operation Thanksgiving 2022 Once again this year, the AVMS Operation Thanksgiving project was a huge success thanks to the wonderful generosity of Del Webb residents and AVMS Board of Directors member Joe Ward who oversaw the project with David Chervin. Donations totaled $13,150. That enabled us to purchase 263 $50 dollar Gift Cards from the MacDill AFB Commissary. Southeastern Grocers … Read More