Dear Brothers; 

After 18 years, Vietnam Veterans Inc., finally has a place to call our own! The new addition on the LaPorte VFW is nearly done, and we have our own room. Although it may not be exactly what our founding brothers had in mind, it is all ours, all we have to do is put the finishing touches on it. If you want to see it up close and personal, go in the VFW in LaPorte, turn to the left, and go to the office at the far end, on the left ..... home at last. At our next meeting, Wednesday November 15th, we will get a plan of action and set a date to start working on our space, to make it our own. When it is finished, probably early in January, we will have a dedication ceremony ....you don't want to miss this one.   
 

Another thing you shouldn't miss is the annual Christmas Party. It will be Saturday January 13, at the LaPorte VFW Post 1130. Free cocktails at 6:00, dinner at 7:00 with a cash bar till the party is over. A $10 per person charge for dinner may be sent in anytime from now till the day of the party.

 VETERANS DAY is November 11. The annual ceremony at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium will be held on Friday, November 10 at 0930 AM. This is because they bring in all the middle school kids in Laporte for the ceremony. If you are not working try to attend.  

It is probably apparent the newsletters have been fewer and farther between this year. I am sorry I can not dedicate as mush time to the Chapter as I used to, and as much time as it really takes to do a good job. I have many changes in my life that have caused me to have less time to spend on the Chapter. I had anticipated this last year, and stated then I would not seek another term as your President. I have been President now for 9 terms, and am now SURE I need a break.. I urge others to get involved, and I urge those already involved to consider who will be my replacement after the April elections. Although I will no longer be President, I will not disappear, as other long time members have. I will still attend functions, meetings, and will continue to do all I can for the Chapter.

Sincerely;

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