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January 08, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
January 18, 2020: 1100. Florida Rolling Thunder Chapter Presidents meeting at Perkins restaurant in Leesburg,
27811 US-27, Leesburg, FL 34748,
* January 18, 2020: 0900-1900. Fundraiser at the 3rd annual Key Lime Pie Festival at Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Veterans Memorial Center, Sykes Creek Boulevard, Merritt Island. Last year over 8,000 people attended. It’s a great, fun event, with a portion of the proceeds going to the VMC. Cost is $10.00 to enjoy many acts and surprises with lots of great food available for purchase. Contact the Key Lime Pie Company in Cocoa Beach or the VMC for more information.
* TBD, 2020: The Fourth Brevard Missing in America Project (MIAP-FL) Call to Honor Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (CCNC) in Scottsmoor. We are now immersed in researching dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. Contact Donn Weaver or Chip Hanson at VMC (321) 453-1776, for more information.
* January 26, 2020: 1300-1400. Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting).
* January 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* February 08, 2020: 0930-1030. Annual Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center Plaza and Museum, to honor the WWII Chaplain Heroes and all Military Chaplains. Contact Chip Hanson, VMC Chaplain (321) 453-1776, for more information.
February 12, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
* February 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* March 07, 2020: 1000 - 1200. Last Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War Celebration at Veterans Memorial Center sponsored by the Brevard Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR/DAR) with parade of colors, period dress and refreshments. Learn about this little known battle which took place off the coast of Cape Canaveral. Contact Donn Weaver or Doug Bisset at VMC (321) 453-1776 for more information.
March 08, 2020 - Begin Daylight Savings Time
March 11, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
March 14, 2020: 1700-2000 - Space Coast Honor Flight Stars and Stripes Evening Honoring Veterans at the Muscle Car Museum on Sarno Road in Melbourne. Tickets starting at $100 to support Honor Flight. Order Tickets in advance via email to treasurer@schoinorflight.org or call (321) 759-1063.
* March 22, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
March 28, 2020: 1000-1100 - Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration and Homecoming, Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor.
January 18, 2020: 1100. Florida Rolling Thunder Chapter Presidents meeting at Perkins restaurant in Leesburg,
27811 US-27, Leesburg, FL 34748,
* January 18, 2020: 0900-1900. Fundraiser at the 3rd annual Key Lime Pie Festival at Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Veterans Memorial Center, Sykes Creek Boulevard, Merritt Island. Last year over 8,000 people attended. It’s a great, fun event, with a portion of the proceeds going to the VMC. Cost is $10.00 to enjoy many acts and surprises with lots of great food available for purchase. Contact the Key Lime Pie Company in Cocoa Beach or the VMC for more information.
* TBD, 2020: The Fourth Brevard Missing in America Project (MIAP-FL) Call to Honor Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (CCNC) in Scottsmoor. We are now immersed in researching dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. Contact Donn Weaver or Chip Hanson at VMC (321) 453-1776, for more information.
* January 26, 2020: 1300-1400. Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting).
* January 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* February 08, 2020: 0930-1030. Annual Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center Plaza and Museum, to honor the WWII Chaplain Heroes and all Military Chaplains. Contact Chip Hanson, VMC Chaplain (321) 453-1776, for more information.
February 12, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
* February 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* March 07, 2020: 1000 - 1200. Last Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War Celebration at Veterans Memorial Center sponsored by the Brevard Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR/DAR) with parade of colors, period dress and refreshments. Learn about this little known battle which took place off the coast of Cape Canaveral. Contact Donn Weaver or Doug Bisset at VMC (321) 453-1776 for more information.
March 08, 2020 - Begin Daylight Savings Time
March 11, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
March 14, 2020: 1700-2000 - Space Coast Honor Flight Stars and Stripes Evening Honoring Veterans at the Muscle Car Museum on Sarno Road in Melbourne. Tickets starting at $100 to support Honor Flight. Order Tickets in advance via email to treasurer@schoinorflight.org or call (321) 759-1063.
* March 22, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
March 28, 2020: 1000-1100 - Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration and Homecoming, Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor.
* April 02-06, 2020 - Freedom Fest, New Freedom Farm, 6118 Lithia Road, Buchanan VA 24066, (540) 855-1158. The Chapter will stage TBD on the 2nd and stop for the day in North or South Carolina. Freedom Fest at the farm will begin on April 4th from 1100 - 1800 hours. We will depart Virginia for the return home on the 5th.
April 11, 2020: 0730-1400 - The 25th Annual Central Brevard Veterans Memorial Center “Stand Down — Then Stand Up” at Cocoa Armory. Meetings start in early February to prepare. Set-up will be April 10th, 1200-1700. No DoD this year. Need Fundraising help with Vet Organizations. Focus on employer vendors to get jobs for Vets (The Stand Up focus) Contact Donn Weaver or Don Pearsall at VMC (321) 453-1776 for questions or to volunteer to support this meaningful Mission.
* April 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
April 11, 2020: 0730-1400 - The 25th Annual Central Brevard Veterans Memorial Center “Stand Down — Then Stand Up” at Cocoa Armory. Meetings start in early February to prepare. Set-up will be April 10th, 1200-1700. No DoD this year. Need Fundraising help with Vet Organizations. Focus on employer vendors to get jobs for Vets (The Stand Up focus) Contact Donn Weaver or Don Pearsall at VMC (321) 453-1776 for questions or to volunteer to support this meaningful Mission.
* April 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
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* May 03,2020: The 33rd Annual Traveling Wall Memorial Escort. Riders will stage at Eastern Florida State Collage, Clearlake Road, in Cocoa, FL. KSU at 1000 sharp.
* May 03-10, 2020: Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard Reunion at Wickham Park in Melbourne. Various Daily Schedules including a Wreath Laying at the opening ceremony on Monday May 4th. Vendors, food, music.
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May 16,2020: Armed Forces Day
Rolling thunder xxxiii is not in D.C. Each state will have have their own demonstration ride!
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* May 22-24,2020 - Rolling Thunder XXXIII Florida Ride For Freedom is in Leesburg, FL this year. Updates and more information will be forthcoming on our Facebook page:
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* May 25, 2020: 0900-1000 - Memorial Day Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor.
* May 25, 2020: 0900-1000 - Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center.
June 14, 2020: Flag Day
* June 28, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* May 25, 2020: 0900-1000 - Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center.
June 14, 2020: Flag Day
* June 28, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* July 04, 2020: Second Annual joint Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Center, Merritt Island Independence Day Parade. Time and route will be forthcoming.
* July 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* August 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* September 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* July 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* August 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* September 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* October 25, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
November 03, 2020: ELECTION DAY
November 03, 2020: ELECTION DAY
