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Any suggestion to improve our Club? We value your input!
Please drop your idea(s) in the Suggestion Box!
We want to hear from YOU!
Thanks!
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MHV Members,
We are moving into the holidays, and safety is always a concern, please be careful when you are out and about.
This upcoming Hamburger night we are changing the menu. We will be serving pulled pork sandwiches with pork and beans. This idea was submitted by one of our members. We hope you can join us and give your input about the change.
As you are aware, our General Membership Meeting is this Thursday. I look forward to seeing you there.
Our Veterans Committee is sponsoring a Veterans Day Dance this Friday. Come and join us for a good time!
Together we stay Mile Hi strong!
Jake Fernandez
Commander
Mile Hi Veterans
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Veterans Affairs Committee
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Good news!
Jose Aguayo has agreed to once again maintain the
MHV Wall of Fame!
If you would like to have your picture or
your relative’s picture placed on the wall,
please contact Jose (303-433-1825) for more information.
Muchas Gracias Jose!
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MHV Winter Clothing Drive for
Homeless Veterans
through Nov. 30th
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UVC Newsletter
November 2022
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Please note page 3, the announcement of the upcoming Colorado Women Veterans Magazine in 2023! Learn more at womenveteransmagazine.com
Also, page 5, a new housing opportunity coming to the Fitzsimons campus.
Thanking you in advance,
Joe Davalos
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Notes From Wanda
Greetings Mile Hi Veterans,
Kudos to the Halloween Dance Committee. We had a great time and raised some money!
Thank you to everyone who came to help undecorate the hall on Tuesday, November 1st. We finished up quickly and as always, we had fun.
The Women will be holding a Bake Sale during Mexican Hamburger Nights. The next one will be on December 7th. There are a couple of slots left to sign up for December and January. Please sign up for future bake sales. Thank you for your support in these endeavors.
Save the date--New Year’s Eve--December 31, 2022. More information coming soon.
As per the suggestion box, we will be trying something different on Wednesday, November 9th. Come and enjoy a pulled pork sandwich, served with chips and baked beans.
The November Women’s Division meeting will be held:
Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 4:30 PM
The Membership meeting follows at 6:30 PM
Mile Hi Veterans belongs to YOU! Be informed. Have a voice. Attend the meetings.
Veterans' Division--1st Saturday of each month----9:00 AM
Women's Division--2nd Thursday of each month---4:30 PM
Membership--------- 2nd Thursday of each month---6:30 PM
Mile Hi Veterans is a volunteer organization. Please volunteer.
Thank you for supporting Mile Hi Veterans’ activities.
Thank YOU for all that YOU do,
Wanda Mauro-Garcia
MHV Chairwoman
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Bronco Games
Volunteer Schedule
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Mile Hi Veterans,
It gives me immense pleasure to announce that the MHV Education Committee has a new Chair for 2023. BJ Brooks has graciously accepted her appointment as Chair of the MHV Education Committee. I believe she will lead us into the future in an exciting way.
It has been my pleasure to work with such a high caliber of individuals who are committed to the education of Veterans and our students. It is time to focus more of my time to my personal life, but I know that the committee will continue to do magnificent work. I want to thank our Commander and the Membership for their support and generosity. Without you it would not have been successful.
Thank you for your dedication and continued support for the education of our Veterans and our present and future scholarship recipients.
Sincerely,
Betty L. C.de Baca
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Mile Hi Veterans,
I’m honored to accept the Education Committee chairperson appointment and thank Commander, Jake Fernandez, for entrusting me with this responsibility. I am also grateful to Betty C. de Baca for her leadership on the committee over the past 3 years. It’s been a pleasure working with her. I’ve learned a lot about MHV because of my volunteerism on the committee, especially working with the kind, committed, intelligent, hardworking members of the committee. My family and I truly enjoy the friendships we’ve made at the Club.
I look forward to next year’s planned events and commit my time for the benefit of MHV, their families and the community.
With respect,
B.J. Avila-Brooks
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MHV Century Club
It’s never too late to donate to the Century Club; donations can be made anytime of the year. You can easily set up a monthly donation via the QR Code. Letters were mailed in January asking if you would like to become a Member of the Century Club. If you did not receive your letter from the Education Committee please contact Committee Chair, Betty C.de Baca - 720-837-0091.
Thank you!
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Century Club donations may be made by:
~ Using the QR Code. In the "Note Area" please indicate Century Club and include your name and phone number.
~ Mail to or drop off a check at 1717 Federal Blvd, Denver CO 80204.
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Dear Mile Hi Veterans,
Please welcome the newest member of the MHV Finance Committee, Dan Kester.
I will no longer be on the Finance Committee as of December 20, 2022. I want to thank Commander Jake and the membership for all the support I have received as the Finance Committee Chair for the last two years.
Thank you to the Finance Committee members for all of their hard work and operating as a team. Especially; John de la Garza,💙 Miguel Flores,💙 Joelle Zamora-Clausen,💙 and Veronica Valenzuela💙⚛⚛
The Finance Committee was formed in 2021 to address the Taylor Roth Audit recommendations and the IRS Audit recommendations. We have accomplished both in the form of the MHV Accounting Manual and MHV Employee Vs Independent Contractor guidelines.
In addition,
- we have completed the IRS form, filed, and responded to requests for information to receive our Determination letter with the same EIN number for our 501(c)4 independent status. (Mile HI Veterans)
- we have completed the IRS form, filed, and responded to requests for more information for our 501(c)3 determination for Mile Hi Veterans Services. We are waiting for our determination letter scheduled to arrive around November 16, 2022
- we have established a good working relationship with 990 specialists from Taylor Roth, Becky Alexander and Accountant Tiffay Kolander to complete our IRS Forms 990.
It has been an honor to serve,
Dr. Ernestine Garcia, Chair
Mile Hi Veterans Finance Committee💵
720-933-3439
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Our members are the heart and soul of the organization, your commitment to and for Veterans is the reason we do what we do.
- Veterans: $45 (Renewal - $30)
- Non-Veterans: $55 (Renewal - $40)
- Youth: $15 (Renewal - $15)
Mile Hi Veterans
1717 Federal Blvd
Denver CO 80204
Your participation in the organization is critical so that we can continue our mission. Any questions, call Chair Julie LeDoux - 303-587-2826, or Chair Louise Griego - 303-564-1719.
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A Note from our Treasurer
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THE BRONCOS WON!! WHOO HOO! Just like the time is now for the Broncos – The Time is Now for MILE HI MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS!
Last month’s general membership meeting generated so many brainstorming ideas on how to raise money to generate funds for our Club and most importantly, our Veterans. Although some of the ideas cannot be implemented this year, the ideas can be explored next calendar year. Thank You for thinking beyond the “That’s how it's always been done mentality!” You are awesome. With your help - WE CANNOT FAIL!
Thank You very much for all who attended the Happy Hour! For being a last-minute event, it was quite successful. The event showed the commitment to making our organization successful.
The Renewal Membership letters and emails will start arriving in November. Thank You, Vivian Griego, for helping with this endeavor.
If you choose to pay by QR code, please ensure that you check the box: “Add $___ to help cover the fees.”
The prices for renewal are as follows:
Veterans Non-Veteran Youth
Cash/Check $30.00 $40.00 $15.00
QR code $31.40 $41.69 $15.95
The new membership cards were delivered. They are a bright orange color - Go Broncos!
Joelle Zamora-Clausen
MHV Treasurer
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Effective immediately:
If you need a reimbursement, please complete the REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT Form. The Treasurer will no longer accept receipts without the completed form. For your convenience, I have put several copies of the form in the wire basket outside of the office or you may click the button below.
Thank you,
Joelle Zamora-Clausen
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In Kind Donation Forms
An in-kind donation is the transfer of any other type of asset. In-kind gifts are contributions of goods or services, other than cash grants. Examples of in-kind gifts include: goods like food for Hamburger Night or meetings, items for our Clothing Drives, Silent Auction items, for use by your organization or or for special event auctions.
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Fees
- Replacement key cards will be assessed a fee of $10.00
- All return checks will be accessed a fee of $25.00
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The 4th Wednesday of the Month is
usually
🎂 Hamburger Birthday Night🍔
since we will be closed Nov. 23rd
Come celebrate🎉 the birthdays🍰 of the
MHV members born in November on
Wednesday, November 30th!
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~ La Ofrenda ~
Dia de los Muertos
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I have created an Ofrendra of Veterans who are family members of the MHV. This Ofrendra is a tribute to our family Veterans who previously served our country. You must be a member of the Mile Hi Veterans and your deceased loved one a relative of yours. Bring a framed photo, include their name and the years they served. You may bring your photo now through November 2nd, Dia de los Muertos and place it on the altar.
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Hamburger Night/ Karokoe
Every Wednesday!
1st Wednesday of the Month is
Mexican Hamburger Night!
This Wednesday, November 9th, we are having
Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, and Chips!
November Birthdays will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 30th.
Karaoke with the Best KJ In Town
Toby Rampa!
Hamburgers served from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Karaoke ends at 9:30 pm
See you there!
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Zing The Big Band
MHV members and guests are invited to
listen and dance as the band rehearses
Every Monday
~ It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that Zing! ~
Music 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bar is open 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
~~~ No Door Charge ~~~
Thank you!
Dianne Nino
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Dear MHV Members,
We will be selling wreaths at Hamburger/Karaoke Nights and anytime the Club is open. This is a fundraiser for our club. The cost for a wreath is $15 and $5 of that goes back to the club. Help us make this a successful fundraising event! The deadline to turn in your order is November 25, 2022.
Thank you,
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Members,
I received the following email from Mark Schaefer.
I am getting a theater to show the movie “Devotion” to Korean War vets on Friday, November 25th at 2:30 PM. It is based on a true story that happened during the “forgotten war.”
The time is tentative at the moment, but I should have it confirmed Tuesday. The trailer for the movie has been on TV so, many may have seen it. The movie debut is November 23rd so I’m hoping they don’t see it before we have a chance to see it with them. We are showing the movie at the AMC Theater in the Chapel Hills Mall in northern Colorado Springs.
If you are interested, please contact Linda Romero to RSVP (303-204-5448).
Mark Schaefer
I'm sure you remember, Mark was the gentleman who brought his "war books" for all our Veterans to sign at our Memories of Vietnam War performance last month.
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Enclosed is the important information provided Joe Davalos:
HOW TO FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR
State Legislators: Senate & House
www.leg.colorado.gov/legislators
Federal Legislators - US Congressional Representative
https://www.house.gov/representatives
US Senators
www.senate.gov/senators
*CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
www.denvergov.org
* If you do not live in Denver there is probably a similar process for the city where you live.
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A Vaccine/Flu Shot finder all over Colorado:
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Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
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Mile Hi Veterans is a Veterans' organization with a focus on Veterans' issues, education, community, and civil rights. As an organization we provide many different services to our Veteran community. Some of the Mile Hi Veterans' goals and objectives are to:
· Protect the rights of all veterans and their families.
· Provide support for Veteran's and their families.
· Secure funds and provide scholarships for Veterans and Hispanic youth.
· Provide support for issues that affect Hispanic families.
· Support community issues.
The purpose of Mile Hi Veterans shall be to further the patriotic, historical, and educational interests of veterans, their families, and the community of the Denver Metropolitan Area.
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