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
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
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 at Homes For Heroes Groundbreaking
AVMS at Homes For Heroes Groundbreaking On February 3rd, the Del Webb AVMS had the honor of participating in an event sponsored by Pulte Homes and Building Homes for Heroes. They partner to provide mortgage-free homes to disabled Veterans. This event celebrated the groundbreaking on a new home for Army Sgt. 1st Class Lucio Gaytan, his wife and two children. … 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
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
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