Attention MHV Members,
The Commerce City Memorial Day Parade participation by Mile Hi Veterans is taking great shape. Thus far we have the Honor Guard, a float depicting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial listing all Coloradoan causalities, a motorcycle, and a scooter. There will also be two trucks with seating in the bed for those who want to attend the parade but are unable to walk the route.
If you are attending, please sign up so we can plan appropriately. Send me an email or text message indicating that you are participating and whether you will walk the route or prefer to ride.
Looking forward to hearing a yes from you.
Thanking you in advance,
Joe Davalos
MHV Commander
joedavalos70@yahoo.com
303-619-1851
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PRIVATE MARTINEZ TRIBUTE PROJECT
Scheduled to air on Kyle Clark's "Next" Weds, May 24th at 6:00PM
or on YouTube
The Private Martinez Tribute project is scheduled to air on Kyle Clark's Word of Thanks next week on Weds., May 24. Mile Hi Veterans is a partner of this project.
This 90 second segment runs on his 9News show Next and helps raise money for small and medium nonprofits. Since Word of Thanks began $10.7 million has been raised and we are excited that the Private Martinez Tribute will be highlighted.
So set your recorders (or watch it later on YouTube) since we know you’ll be at the Hall attending Hamburger Night!
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Featuring the Mile Hi Players
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Ricardo LaFore - It's Impossible
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Toby Rampa - You Raise Me Up
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Toby Rampa, Genevieve Martinez, Dianne Nino, and Ricardo LaFore
Las Mañanitas
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The Amazing Mothers Brunch was a success and the people who attended had a good time.
A special thanks to:
Veterans: Commander Joe Davalos, Chair Deana Gallegos, Ben Conde, Sandra Gallegos, John de la Garza, Fred Herrera, Anthony Macias, Dale Nuanez, Ed Romero, Ernie Torres, and Balquien "Fred" Valdez
Mile Hi Players: Chair Ricardo LaFore, Genevieve Martinez, Dianne Nino and Toby Rampa
Others: Pat Valdez, Julie LeDoux and Urbano Avia & Company
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Join Us
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Commerce City Memorial Day Parade
Mile Hi Veterans is participating in the event and is actively creating a patriotic float for the parade. Who can participate? All MHV members and their family and friends. You can march or ride in the parade.
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New!
After the parade there will be a concert in Veterans Memorial Park! Featuring live music, food trucks, booths from veterans’ service organizations, city boards and commissions, and more.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Ceremony: 8:45 AM
Parade: 9:30 AM
Concert: 11:30 AM
Parade Route - The parade route begins on 64th & Newport St. The parade route is 1.5 miles.
One of the city's longest running traditions, Colorado's largest Memorial Day Parade brings thousands of community members together to the heart of Commerce City each year. Prior to the parade, the city hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who have given their lives in service to our nation.
Attention MHV Members:
-Arrive not later than 8:30 AM if you plan to march or ride in the parade, meet at the staging on 64th Avenue and Olive Street.
-Carpooling is recommended.
-Dress appropriately for the parade. It is usually cool in the mornings then gets warmer. Sunscreen and a water bottle are recommended. Be sure to eat breakfast, it takes energy to march in a parade.
-Per the Commander's request, please contact him if you plan to ride or march in the parade ASAP at joedavalos70@yahoo.com or call 303-619-1851.
Keep an eye on emails that will provide more information.
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Please join us for the
All of Us Presentation
Wednesday - May 31st 3:30PM
at the
Mile Hi Veterans
1717 Federal Blvd
Denver CO 80212
(right before Hamburger Night)
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The All of Us Research Program is a historic, longitudinal effort to gather data from one million or more people living in the United States to create a diverse health database that represents us all.
By taking into account individual differences in life circumstances, socioeconomics, environment, and biology, researchers may uncover paths toward delivering precision medicine – or individualized prevention, treatment, and care – for all of us.
This research is supported by National Institute of Health (NIH) along with other well-known groups such LULAC and the National Hispanic Nurses Association. |
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This brief video provides more information about the
All of Us Research program.
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Please consider taking part in this research study.
Click on the link below and complete the form attached.
For any questions contact Deana Gallegos:
303 433-9696 or cdrgallegos@yahoo.com.
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~ Al Muniz ~
Shawnee, Oklahoma !
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Good morning all sorry for the late post. We are in Shawnee, Oklahoma heading to Forrest City, Arkansas today. Yesterday we spent the afternoon at Fort Salem. We were on our way to three Indian tribes, the Apache Kiowa, and Comanche tribe assembly.
The pictures you see are where we stopped at an elementary school in New Mexico. We are carrying a flag across the nation, for the mother of a soldier who never returned from Vietnam. I carried the flag the second day and what you see is the transfer of the flag from me to the next guy that’s going to carry it for the day. The transfer will happen again this morning to the next person carrying the flag.
Also, see a picture of the staging crew and my new friends who are a bunch of great people.
My day starts at 0400 a.m., the staging crew are the first where the bikes will be staging for departure to our next destination. Once we have that done, we depart first to be at the next stop when the main body gets there and we stage them and it continues for a fuel and meal stop. We are really busy all day long. Some days we do not get to the motel until 7 or 8 p.m. at night.
I talked to the photographer about the pictures not being posted. He posted every day last year but like I said, by the time we get in and then he tries to push all the pictures he was working until midnight and then getting up at 4 o’clock in the morning. So no pictures other than when I send until after the ride is over.
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If you'd like to keep track of Al''s travels, you can go to: https://rftw.us/
Click on Run Details
Click Midway Route Hub
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Dia de Pesca - was a wonderful event. Thank you Loy Torrez for sharing this event with us. Robert Quinonez was very busy helping string the fishing poles for the kids. Sheila Perez-Kindle, Toby Rampa, Deana Gallegos and other MHV members also took family and friends to the event. Some, even caught fish!
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Greetings Mile Hi Veterans,
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Bake Sale during Mexican Hamburger Night. We need at least 3 more people to sign up to bring bake sale items for the June sale.
Wednesday May 24, 2023 - May Birthdays Celebration--Come celebrate our members who have a birthday in May.
Monday, June 12, 2023 - Spring Cleaning—10:00 AM. Please sign up to work on one of the five crews. The sign-up sheet will be available soon. Kitchen—4, Grounds—6-10 (This crew may want to come earlier, before it gets too hot.), Office—2, Hall—6-8, Shed—1 person from each committee. So far BJ Brooks has signed up from the Education Committee and I have signed up from the Women’s Division. Lunch will be provided, and the bar will open when we are finished.
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - The Women’s Division will be sponsoring a celebration for our members who are fathers and our member’s fathers. More information to come.
There are many volunteer opportunities for parking for events at Empower Field. Please sign up to help! Next opportunity is Sunday, May 28th for the Denver Barbecue Festival. There are 2 sessions. The first session starts at 11:AM, arrive at 9:30AM; second session 4PM, arrive at 2PM.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Also, please remember that EVERYONE on the crew is responsible for cleaning at the end of Hamburger Night. The committee that has Hamburger Night duties the 3rd week of the month is responsible to have a volunteer take home and wash the dishtowels and dish washing towels.
When doing INVENTORY, please check the freezer, the cooler, the refrigerator, the cabinet, the drawers, and above the sink.
The kitchen is a busy place where important work is done. Only volunteers who are working should be in the kitchen. It is not a place to socialize. If you need something from the kitchen, let someone who is on the crew know.
From now until July 5, 2023 - The Women’s Division will be having a Drive for Women. There is a tub at the hall to put your donated items such as toiletries, socks, underwear, and clothing into. We will donate to Women’s Shelters.
We will continue to work on the float to have it ready for the Memorial Day Parade. Also, please sign up to participate in the parade. If you prefer not to walk, there will be seats provided on one of our trucks.
Thank you to Judy Macias who is our Events Coordinator. Thank you, Marie Garcia for your assistance with this.
- The Tejano cruise is sold out, but you can still get on a waiting list.
- The Rockies’ Senior Days schedule is out.The minimum number of tickets that need to be sold for any of the games is 10. Tickets are $12 each. Next game is Thursday, June 25th at 1:10 PM (same day at the Fathers Day event). The deadline to order tickets is June 8th.
- Judy is also nominating Mile Hi Veterans for an award for non-profits through Bank of Oklahoma.
The Women’s Division will begin taking orders for Aprons with the MHV logo on them on May 24th. $20. I am checking on how much it will be to add your name embroidered.
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Mile Hi Strong! Mile Hi Proud! Mile Hi Veterans!
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CENTURY CLUB
“Facilitating the success of our MHV students and families”
DONATE TODAY!!
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Your generous contributions continue to support scholarships for Veterans, members and their families.
Click on the button below for a copy of the Letter and Membership Form to make your donation payable to Mile Hi Veterans Services.
Reminder, your donation is tax deductible as we have been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status!
Thank you!
B.J. 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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This Week's - May 22, 2023
Century Club Donor
Joseph E. Davalos - MHV Commander
Muchas gracias!
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The Online
Enchilada Open Silent Auction
is now open!!!!
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The Silent Auction is now available!
Please scan the QR Code or use the Link button below to get to the Auction to Register and start Bidding! You must register to bid! The Auction will be open starting TODAY, Monday, May 22nd and goes through Saturday, May 27 at 3pm!
We have very nice items that were donated by our members and nonmembers, Thank You all very much! Feel free to post this on your social media. This online auction is open to everyone!! You do not have to be a member!! Let's make this a successful Scholarship Fund Raiser!
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Door Prize Raffle Items Needed
for the
Enchilada Open Luncheon!
e.g.,
Golf Gloves, Balls, Tees, Gift Cards, Golf Towels,
Sun Glasses, Hole Markers, etc.
Please contact Sheila Perez-Kindle
720-350-1286
sperezkindle@centurylink.net
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2023 Enchilada Open Sponsors
Major Sponsors
Joan Lucas-Snyder,
Joan Lucas Real Estate Services - Award Luncheon Sponsor
Ron Roybal, All Drivers Insurance - Hole in One
Platinum Sponsors
David Shafer - First Bank
Ron Montoya
Dory Garcia - Lumen Veterans Employee Group
Multiple Foursomes
Dan Montez - 2 Foursomes
Mannie Rodriguez-Independent House - 2 Foursomes
Gold Sponsors
Robert S Gibson-Gibson Insurance
Rickenbaugh Cadillac
Breakfast Buritto Sponsor
Mannie Rodriguez - Vietnam Veteran
Coffee Sponsor
Jerry Natividad
Bundles
Melody Ortega & B.J. Brooks - Harlan Estates
Tom & Connie Romero
Joelle Zamora-Clausen & James Clausen
Bryan & Fred “Bulldog” Valdez
Dan Montez
Juanita Chacon - The Chacon Group
Kurt & Ted Castillo - Mercedes Painting Inc.
Miguel Flores - In Memory of Francisco (Paco) Flores
Greg Salazar - GS Striping
Toby Rampa - Wondering Starr DJ
Bill Svendsen - Bill’s Mechanical Service
Louise Griego - In Honor of Ciprano Griego
Ray Garcia - DRG Construction Management
James Muniz - James S. Muniz Agency, Inc.
MHV Membership Committee
Hole Sponsors
Mile Hi Players
Lesch Family Dental
Jake Fernandez - Brighton Animal Clinic
Derrick J. Hernandez - Armada Insurance Group
George S Martinez
Clyde F Martinez-USAF
Guadalupe (veteran) & Mary Rodriguez
Kathleen Fletcher-SN-US Navy
Eden Talent Agency
Ed Perme - EAP Glass
Mile Hi Veterans Women's Division
Mile Hi Veterans Division
Isiah Nakamura - Certified Tattoo Studios
Jon Manalo - HomeSmart Realty
Isabel Nuanez - Daffadilly/Cozmocita, The Clown
Bernard Lopez - Just Casual Car Club
Ortavio Griego - Top Tenn Lounge
Ryan True - Butts Rental
Mexico City Lounge
Jona Lopez - Jona's Pleasant Touch
Bob Graboski - In Memory of Mary Ann Padilla
Antonio Pacheco - The Pacheco Agency/Allstate
Rita & Gerard Guzman - DTE Overhead Doors
Debra Vela Insurance
Foursomes
Mick Romero
Albert Lucero
Mitchell Castillo
Stephen W Martinez
Dominique Solano
Nicole Solano
Jose Garcia
James Nuanez
Stella Madrid
Jim Vigil
Louise Griego
Phil Miera
Kenny Maestas
Shirley Lucero
Steven Walkenhorst
Twosomes
LoriLeah Gulzow & Michael Fales
Closest to the Pin - Michael Clifton-Granite & Marble Designs, Inc.
Longest Drive - Argus Self Storage Advisors
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Thank you!
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Pictured left to right: Leonard Zaragoza
and
Michael Martinez (Vet-Navy)
Art Gallegos (Vet-Army) not present.
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Join us May 24th at the Club
to
Celebrate our Members who have birthdays in May!
Invite your family and friends!
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Next MHV Rockies Game
Sunday, June 25th at 1:10 pm
Deadline to order tickets is
Thursday, June 8th
Seats are under the cover, so no direct sun. Minimum 10 tickets need to be ordered to get the promotional price - $12 per ticket.
If anyone is interested in purchasing 10 tickets at least 2 weeks before any selected game, Judy Macias can order the tickets through her contact at the Colorado Rockies ticket office.
Judy Macias at 720-353-3982 or judymacias836@gmail.com
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MHV Open Every Wednesday at 5PM!
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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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Tupelo Honey
filled the dance floor all night long!
They will be back!
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REQUESTING YOUR HELP
Army Uniform Needed
Member Debra Gallegos is directing a play and still needs an old army or camo jacket or jacket-like shirt that she can rent or borrow. A medium or large will work.
Thank you John de la Garza for lending me your dress uniform!
Thanks for any help you can give us!
Sincerely,
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Submitted MHV Member - Jim Vigil
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Submitted MHV Member - Ruby Sanchez
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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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Click on the button above for our 501(c)(3) Guidelines
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Clink on the link above to view 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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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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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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