Dear Brothers;

AND A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL! That was certainly the case at the annual Christmas/New Years party. The food was EXCELLENT, surpassed only by the persons in attendance, which numbered about 50. Hats off to Pat McGrath and Larry Pinkerton for organizing the party, and to Roger and Carol LaGard for helping in the kitchen. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of LIFE MEMBERSHIP to A1 Chulpaeck. Al deserves it for all he has done to help the chapter. It's guys like A1 that keep the organization going. If every member did half as much as Al, the rest of us wouldn’t have to work so hard! If you want to help out, your chance is coming. FIRST FUND RAISING EVENT OF THE NEW YEAR SATURDAY19th MARCH AT THE VFW POST 1130 FEATHER PARTY - HAMBURGER DINNER - DANCE DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM. As always we need YOUR help to make this event a success. It, involves simple things; like bring-in something of value to-either, give away as a door prize, or raffle off on a tip board. You can also help sell tips at the party, and there is always a host of other little jobs to be done for everyone who wants to help. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND. Enclosed is the schedule of regular meetings for the upcoming year. Put this in a spot where you can keep track of it, and plan to attend a few meetings. They will now be on the 3rd (THIRD WEDNESDAY) Wednesday of every month, 7 PM, at VFW Post 1130, LaPorte Ind.

DUES FOR 2000 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED: PLEASE SEND $12.00 NOW TO: VIETNAM, VETERANS INC. LAPORTE C0. P.O. BOX 8589 MICHIGAN CITY IN. 46360

Sincerely

Richard J. Mrozinski Jr., President Vietnam Veterans Inc.

. LaPorte Co.