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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Veterans Affairs Committee
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The Veterans Affairs Committee received a check for $1000 from the South Denver VFW Post 2461. They are distributing funds to organizations that serve Veterans. They had funds as a result of the sale of their building since their post closed. A thank you letter will be sent to them along with inviting their members to consider joining the Mile Hi Veterans. This was truly a grand surprise to receive these funds.
Vaccine Bus:
We will once again be supporting a Vaccine Bus for our members and the community. More details to follow.
Deana Gallegos
MHV Veterans Affair Committee Chair
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Korean War Medal Conferral Ceremony
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea is planning a Peace Medal Conferral Ceremony for Korean War Veterans. They are looking for any Korean War Veterans who have not received any recognition from the Korean government.
The Medal Conferral Ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb 24, 10am-12:30pm @ Aurora Municipal Center. 345 S. Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80012.
For more information:
Minsoo Song
International Community Outreach Coordinator
Office of International& Immigrant Affairs / City of Aurora
303 739 752
Attention MHV Members, if you know of a Korean War Veteran please contact Commander Joe Davalos - 303-619-1851.
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For Women Veterans, Their Families and Caregivers.
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Use Blood Drive Code 5720
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Notes From Wanda
Greetings Mile Hi Veterans,
Valentines for Veterans. Please bring a valentine addressed to a “Veteran”. Sign it with your name, a Mile Hi Veteran Member, and drop it in the box at the hall. We will deliver the cards to Veterans on Valentine’s Day.
The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on January 22, 2023 was a wonderful event. Thank You, Volunteers! Mile Hi Veterans works because you work!
Thank you to the Volunteers who came to clean the hall on January 23rd.
15 Volunteers worked over 6 hours. It feels so good when our hall sparkles!
Tickets for the Super Bowl Watch Party, on February 12th are going fast! For only $10, you will get a full Italian meal, dessert, chances for prizes, and have lots of fun. Please see Wanda, Joe, or Joelle for tickets. See the flyer below.
The next Bake sale will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2023 during Mexican Hamburger Night.
Come celebrate Valentines Day. Dance to ZING, the Big Band on February 13, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Tickets are only $10. ($12 at the door) See the flyer below.
The February Women’s Division meeting will be held:
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 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 (02/04/2023)
Women's Division--2nd Thursday of each month---4:30 PM (02/09/2023)
Membership---------2nd Thursday of each month---6:30 PM (02/09/2023)
Thank you for supporting the activities at Mile Hi Veterans.
Thank YOU for all that YOU do,
Wanda Mauro-Garcia
MHV Chairwoman
Mile Hi Strong! Mile Hi Proud! Mile Hi Veterans!
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Winter Cleaning at the Hall!
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Linda Romero, Julie LeDoux, Joelle Zamora-Clausen,
Isabel Nuanez,
Evelyn Trujillo, Joe Davalos
Mile Hi Strong!
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Anthony Macias, John Trujillo, Fred Herrera, Ernie Torres,
Juanita Cordova, Wanda Mauro-Garcia,
Joan Padilla, Sandy Gallegos, and Al Muniz
Mile Hi Proud!
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Mile Hi Strong! Mile Hi Proud! Mile Hi Veterans!
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Please contact Wanda 720-240-3545, Joe 303-619-1851,
or Joelle 303-905-9545 for tickets.
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We are excited to report that sixteen students were awarded spring scholarships. Of those, four were present at the Volunteer Luncheon, Renaissance Conde, Desiree Herrera, Brianna Macias and Ivan Marquez! Also, several students have volunteered at our hamburger nights.
Thank you,
B.J. Avila-Brooks
MHV Education Committee Chair
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⚡️⚡️⚡️ NEWS FLASH ⚡️⚡️⚡️
MHV Century Club
The Century Club fundraising letters were mailed last week and are on their way to you! Your generous contributions continue to support scholarships for Veterans and their families. If you have not received your Letter and Membership Form via USPS they may be accessed by clicking on the buttons below.
Reminder, your donation is tax deductible as we have been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status!
Thank you!
BJ Brooks
720-333-4787
MHV Education Committee Chair
You may use the QR Code or Button Below to
Donate to the Century Club
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Vivian Griego
is our newly appointed
Finance Committee Chair!
👏👏👏
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Click on the link below to see all the changes from the Finance Committee that were voted on and approved for Adoption at the January 12, 2023 membership meeting (the approved changes are typed in pink).
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Below are our 501(c)(3) Guidelines
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Louise Griego
is continuing as
Chair of the Membership Committee!
👏👏👏
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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, contact Chair Louise Griego - 303-564-1719
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Use the QR Code or Button Below to Pay Your Dues
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MHV Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
We had a
Fantastic Luncheon Sunday due to the fact that we have the most Fantastic Volunteers!
Thank you Volunteers for all you do and thank you to the Membership Committee!
Julie LeDoux
Louise Griego
Wanda Mauro-Garcia
A Special Edition Que Pasa Featuring the Luncheon will go out later this week!
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Melissa Flores, Melissa Choury, Angelta Valdez-Armenta, and
Frank Flores
who volunteered to serve at the luncheon!
Thank you!!!
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A Note from our Treasurer
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Thank you!
To the Membership Committee for a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. It was a fantastic event.
Time is running out!!!
Only a few more days to pay your dues before the late fee. Effective February 1, 2023 a $5.00 late fee will be assessed to all dues.
Below is the due renewal fee schedule:
Veterans Non-Veteran Youth
Cash/Check $30.00 $40.00 $15.00
QR code $31.40 $41.69 $15.95
Sad News :(
Regarding the AmazonSmile fundraising program, due to cost cuts, Amazon is no longer offering the charity donation program.
Thank you,
Joelle Zamora-Clausen
MHV Treasurer
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You may use the QR Code or button below to pay your dues
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Request for Reimbursement Form:
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 our 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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No Winner at the MHV's
First Members Only
Progressive Raffle!
We held our first Membership 50/50 progressive raffle on January 12, 2023 at the Monthly Membership meeting. Since there was no winner, $65 pot will be added to next month’s 50/50 proceeds. The next drawing will be held February 9, 2023 at our next Membership meeting. You need to be a paid member by February 4, 2023 to be eligible for the drawing. Must be present to win.
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Wednesday, January 25th
we will be holding our
First 54 Progressive 50/50 Jackpot!
The tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20. A drawn ticket winner will have a chance to pick an envelope to win the jackpot.
Queen of Hearts - Jackpot
Jokers - $50
K, Q, J, A - $25
Number Cards - $20
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BINGO
Many have asked when the next Bingo Class will be held. We are waiting for the Secretary of State to confirm a date. We will keep you informed as to the class status.
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The 4th Wednesday of the Month
is
🎂 Hamburger Birthday Night🍔
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Come celebrate🎉 the birthdays🍰 of the
MHV members born in January
on
Wednesday, January 25th!
Invite your Family, Friends y Todo
Cupcakes all around!
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Zing - The Big Band
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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We are sad to announce
Dee Vigil
former wife of our member Jim Vigil
passed away
Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Services will be held at:
Saint Dominic Catholic Church
2905 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
Saturday, January 28, 2023
9:30 am - Rosary
10:00 am – Mass
~ May she Rest in Peace with the Angels ~
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AARP is looking for an Intern. Please spread the word!
Advocacy and Communications Intern
Thank you,
Angela
Angela Cortez | AARP Colorado Interim State Director
303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510 | Denver, CO 80203
Office: 303-764-5988 | Cell: 720-346-8247
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~ Su Teatro Mortgage Burning Celebration ~
With the help of many, including the Mile Hi Veterans,
Su Teatro has paid off their mortgage!
WooHoo and Congratulations!
To celebrate they will be burning their mortgage!
If you would like to attend the
Mortgage Burning Celebration
Friday, January 27th, 4pm, click on the link to RSVP.
The event will be followed by a toast and reception.
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Dear Friends,
I'm writing you today because I am involved with an exciting project where I will be directing the play, "Charity", written by Evelina Fernandez in June 2023. As part of the project, we will be holding a series of readings of the full Mexican Trilogy written by Evelina.
The dates for the script readings, if you would like to attend, are January 22, February 5th, and February 19th at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. 1st Place,Denver CO 80230, in the Lowry neighborhood near 1st & Quebec.
I also need your help to spread the word. Can you please send to people you think would be interested?
Please contact me if you have questions or ideas!
Sincerely,
Debra Gallegos
culdebra@gmail.com
MHV Member
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~ Also ~
Debra Gallegos will be honored at Sú Teatro for her
48 years of service with the theater group!
Saturday, February 18th after the 7:30 pm reading of the
"Ludlow: El Grito de las Minas"
A play about the Ludlow Mining Strike in Southern Colorado.
BRAVO Debra!!!!
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Vivian Griego would like to coordinate the MHV making fidget mats again for VA homes/hospital.
Fidget mats help with dementia anxiety, they are a wonderful for occupying a busy mind and promoting a calming effect.
So, start gathering fabric, ribbon, yarn, zippers, beads and bells. We will be scheduling some time (late February/early March) to make fidget mats for our veterans at VA homes and hospitals and need your time and talent. Call and let me know you can help!! Let’s have some fun while doing something to help our Veterans!! Vivian (303) 918-4061
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Are Back!
Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.
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A Vaccine/Flu Shot finder all over Colorado:
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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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Click the link below and "like" our MHV Facebook Page which includes our latest news, events, and photos!
Check our new Website which contains an abundance of information regarding the Mile Hi Veterans!
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Your donation is tax deductible as we have been
granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status!
Your generous contribution continues
to support scholarships for veterans and their families.
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