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. See flyer below.
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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Worth Reading:
Page 1 - Property Tax Exemption for Qualifying Disabled
Veterans and Gold Star Spouses
Page 7 - PACT Act – File Your Claim Now
Veterans can learn more about the PACT Act – and
apply – by calling 1-800-MY-VA-411 or visiting
VA.gov/PACT. You can make an appointment with a Denver
representative by clicking this link: VERA
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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 CARD DRIVE
Make a Veteran happy on Valentine’s Day! Bring a valentine addressed to a “Veteran”. Sign it with “your name; a Mile Hi Veterans Member” and drop it in the box at the hall. There are 227 beds at the VA Hospital. Let’s get at least that many cards to deliver. Bring a few cards and pass them out for others to sign. We will deliver the cards to Veterans on Valentine’s Day.
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 1, 2023 during Mexican Hamburger Night.
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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~ A place for everything and everything in its place!~
We inadvertently missed mentioning Sally Zuniga in last week's Hall Cleaning post. She and Joe Davalos cleaned and organized the office. Thank you Sally, for always being ready to lend a hand. Here she is again volunteering at Hamburger Night last Wednesday!
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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 Ramirez! 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 and are on their way to you! Your generous contributions continue to support scholarships for Veterans, members 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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Incoming Century Club Donors
Ricardo LaFore
Diane Yacovetta
Linda Romero
BJ Brooks
Genevieve Martinez
JoAnn Knob
Benjamin E. Romero Sr.
Miguel Flores
Laura Escalante-Davila
Frank S. Davila
Jose Armando Baca
Sandra Garcia
Joelle Zamora-Clausen
Jim Clausen
Many Thanks!
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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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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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A Note from our Treasurer
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January 31, 2023 is fast approaching.
- Only a few more days before dues go up by $5.00. If you are mailing your dues to the Hall, be sure it is postmarked before January 31, 2023. The MHV Key Cards are usually mailed to you within 24 hours.
- In addition - please deposit any reimbursement checks you have so we can clear the books by the end of the month.
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
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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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Wow, the first 54-card Raffle was a success!
The proceeds collected were $470. $235 goes to MHV Membership for its programs; the other $215 ($235 -$20 for the consolation prize) goes to this week’s raffle at Mexican Hamburger night, February 1st. So, come on down and enter for a chance to win some Money!
Loy and I went to a Bingo Supplier. We bought a box of pull-tabs that we will be selling on Wednesdays and definitely at the Super Bowl Party. The name of the game is POWs. We thought it was perfect for our organization. The cost of the pickles is $1.00.
We are looking forward to providing you more games of chance while raising money for MILE HI VETERANS!
BINGO
We have a tentative date for the Bingo Manager Training Class. It is April 15, 2023 at 8:30AM at the Mile Hi Veterans, 1717 Federal Blvd. Once the Class is listed on the Secretary of State website, I will send you a link to register.
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Members Only
50/50 Progressive Raffle!
We held our first Members Only 50/50 Progressive Raffle on January 12, 2023 at the Monthly Membership meeting. Since there was no winner, a $65 pot will be added to next month’s 50/50 proceeds. The next drawing will be held February 9th at our Membership meeting. You need to be a paid member by February 4, 2023 to be eligible for the drawing and you must be present to win. To participate pay $5 to Joelle or Loy at the meeting.
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54 Progressive 50/50 Jackpot!
Next Raffle February 1st
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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Joelle, Loy and our first 54 Progressive 50/50 Raffle Winner
Suzy McKinzie!
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Birthday Bash at the MHV!
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February 1st is Mexican Hamburger Night!
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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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DENVER NUGGETS
HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT
March 30, 2023
8:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
Tickets will run $16 to $50
We will have a link to order tickets in next week's Que Pasa
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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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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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