Tom is a Marine Vietnam Veteran and is serving his 5th term as President. He is a tireless worker and a member of the Chapters Speakers Bureau. Tom is also the VVA Treasurer for the State of Florida, he is the editor of the State magazine.
Carl is a retired Marine MSGT and is always there when you need help on any Fund Raiser or other function that the Chapter needs help with. Were very fortunate to have him as a member.
Email:vpcarl@vva787.com
Secretary/Treasurer Bob Silmser
Bob is a Vietnam Era Veteran having served in the USAF Security Service. He has been a very active member and is always willing to help others.
In 2005 the Speakers Bureau donated 594 hours to the Hillsborough County School System in 13 area High Schools to teach the Vietnam War. This is a program to give the students of today the real inside story of the Vietnam War from members who were there.
We were involved with the JROTC Programs in the 15 High Schools that participated in 2006-2007.
We donated money to help buy the trophies for the area competition. We also presented 15 JROTC members with the Chapter 787 Vietnam Medal. The member receiving this award was selected by the individual JROTC Commander at each school.
We supplied 140 Holiday Meals to needy Veterans families in 2005.
We supplied115 Holiday Meals to needy Veterans families in 2006. There was a 30% increase in the price of Holiday Meals this year, that is why we could only purchase 115 meals this year.
We supplied 41 Holiday meals to needy families in 2007. Plus 30 Walmart Gift Cards of $20.00 each for the Homeless Vets
We supplied 100 Holiday meals to needy families in 2008. Plus 30 Publix Gift Cards of $10.00 each for the Homeless Vets
We provided a Thanksgiving and Christmas meal to the Fisher House for it's guests with many positive feedbacks in 2007 and 2008.
We purchased a room at the Haley House for 12 months for an injured Veterans family members in 2007
We donated $500.00 to the Mason Dixon Christmas Wish Foundation in 2007 and 2008
We have a monthly Chapter Newsletter called the "OutPost". All past issues can be found on the page named OutPost Issues on this site. They are in a .pdf format.
