Events calendar:
Our Calendar of Events is where you can find upcoming events that Rolling Thunder® Inc., Chapter 1 Florida may participate in. Dates preceded by a RED ASTERISK indicate that the event is an official Chapter 1 event. It is also a great resource to find other veteran and other community activities.
We publish all kinds of events - not just Rolling Thunder®, so If you, or your organization would like to publish your special event on our calendar, just let our events coordinator Marie Wajda know what you have planned. A 7-day advance notice would be great!
Marie Wajda - eventsrtfl1mwajda@gmail.com
386-338-5176 to text or call
We publish all kinds of events - not just Rolling Thunder®, so If you, or your organization would like to publish your special event on our calendar, just let our events coordinator Marie Wajda know what you have planned. A 7-day advance notice would be great!
Marie Wajda - eventsrtfl1mwajda@gmail.com
386-338-5176 to text or call
*January 23, 2022: 2:00PM. General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
Wednesday Breakfast Meetings - 9:00AM Fun, relaxing, fellowship with our Rolling Thunder family members. Watch for email from Richard Laning for locations. (Usually sent out the Saturday before with the coming week's location)
* February 4: FUNERAL ESCORT - The passing of Steven Murdick, US Coast Guard (Ret E-6), and City of Cocoa (badged) Code Inspector, husband and father, friend of Lance's.
His funeral gathers at North Brevard Funeral Home on US-1, Titusville, and will be led by BCSO, CPD, and Coast Guard Honor Guard, we are an added expression of recognition and appreciation. All who can attend please do, as I can not.
No Road Captain needed, but suggested. I suggest a 0745 rally at Sand Point Part in Titusville. 2 minute ride to funeral home at 0800, Funeral at 0900 at CCNC.
February, 4, 2022: 7:00PM St. Francis Reflections Presents The Beatles Tribute Band from Liverpool in concert as part of their "Honor Veterans Program" @ Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Buy tickets at text 41444 or RelectionLSC.org/Beatles.
* February 6, 2022: 11:00AM - 5:00PM HONORING VETERANS THROUGHOUT HISTORY at the VMC Includes Ceremony to honor the Immortal Four Chaplains; Recognizing Women Veterans of the Vietnam Era; DAR honoring Vietnam Vets and Survivors in Welcome Home; the National Wreaths Across America Mobile Educational Team; Keynote speech by DAV National Commander Andy Marshall; ONE BLOOD Donor vehicle' Quilts of Valor, Patriot Guard Riders and more.
We are looking for volunteers for our table for this event. Please let me know if you can help out. I will email a sign up sheet with time slots.
February 12, 2022: 7:00AM - 12:00PM Brevard County JROTC Sprint Target Relay Air Rifle Competition in the Veterans Memorial Park. Includes numerous JROTC teams from various services in a special competition of skill and endurance.
February 12, 2022: 10:00AM- 4:00PM Tenth Annual Pioneer Day @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Sam's House/Pine Island
on Merritt Island (north of 528 off Courtney) Exhibits and special events - food, kids games, etc.
* February 17, 2022: 6:00PM- 9:00PM Honor America Patriot Awards Dinner @ The Grand Manor at 1450 Sarno Rd in Melbourne. Sponsored by Liberty Bell Museum. Dinner $50.00 per person with table sponsorships at $500.00 available. Call 321-373-2311 or honoramericafl@gmail.com for reservations and information. Proceeds support the re-opened Liberty Bell Museum.
* February 27, 2022: 2:00PM General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
* March 3, 2022: 7:15 AM Operation Honor All Four - Four unclaimed Veterans are scheduled for Military Funeral Honors at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery:
0900: SCHULTZ, Gloria, US Navy E-3 (served in late 1950's early 1960's) Sheet bronze Urn placement in Columbarium.
0930: SINK, Lou, US Army SP5 (not a retiree as I first thought) Viet Nam Veteran Casketed remains for interment.
1000: YOUNG, Luther, USMC PFC Viet Nam Veteran. Stars & Stripes Urn for placement in Columbarium.
1130: PINDER, Percy, US Army Rct Stars & Stripes Urn for placement in Columbarium.
The Coach with all four Veterans remains will be leaving 1001 S. Hickory St., Melbourne FL on Thursday, March 3, 2022 no later than 0730 Hrs.
Rolling Thunder FL-1 to meet at the funeral home at 0715 Hrs. Please wear WHITE shirts.
*March 4-13, 2022 BIKE WEEK! Booth at the Speedway 9am-6pm Daily
Come join the fun for bike week! Share our Mission and sell those raffle tickets!
Shifts each day are 9-1, 12-5, and 2-6 so we have good overlap for busy times. We will be in yellow (green) shirts except for RED Friday. Please respond to the email sent out to set up you slot to volunteer. Thanks!
* March 12, 2022: 10:00AM - 11:00AM Commemoration of the Last Naval Battle of the American Revolution VMC Plaza Outdoors Area Sponsored by Brevard Sons of the American Revolution Chapter with SAR and DAR Units from all over Florida expected to attend. Food trucks and other festivities planned. RTFL-1 Color Guard will be presenting the colors.
* March 15, 2022: 10:30AM Shell Harbor Veteran Wall Ceremony/ Flag Raising by Rolling Thunder
Meet at Ruby Tuesday 3780 S Fiske Blvd at 10:00, KSU 10:15. Yellow (green) Shirts
Location: 2855 Murrell Road, Rockledge, FL 32955
* March 27, 2022: 2:00PM General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
Wednesday Breakfast Meetings - 9:00AM Fun, relaxing, fellowship with our Rolling Thunder family members. Watch for email from Richard Laning for locations. (Usually sent out the Saturday before with the coming week's location)
* February 4: FUNERAL ESCORT - The passing of Steven Murdick, US Coast Guard (Ret E-6), and City of Cocoa (badged) Code Inspector, husband and father, friend of Lance's.
His funeral gathers at North Brevard Funeral Home on US-1, Titusville, and will be led by BCSO, CPD, and Coast Guard Honor Guard, we are an added expression of recognition and appreciation. All who can attend please do, as I can not.
No Road Captain needed, but suggested. I suggest a 0745 rally at Sand Point Part in Titusville. 2 minute ride to funeral home at 0800, Funeral at 0900 at CCNC.
February, 4, 2022: 7:00PM St. Francis Reflections Presents The Beatles Tribute Band from Liverpool in concert as part of their "Honor Veterans Program" @ Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Buy tickets at text 41444 or RelectionLSC.org/Beatles.
* February 6, 2022: 11:00AM - 5:00PM HONORING VETERANS THROUGHOUT HISTORY at the VMC Includes Ceremony to honor the Immortal Four Chaplains; Recognizing Women Veterans of the Vietnam Era; DAR honoring Vietnam Vets and Survivors in Welcome Home; the National Wreaths Across America Mobile Educational Team; Keynote speech by DAV National Commander Andy Marshall; ONE BLOOD Donor vehicle' Quilts of Valor, Patriot Guard Riders and more.
We are looking for volunteers for our table for this event. Please let me know if you can help out. I will email a sign up sheet with time slots.
February 12, 2022: 7:00AM - 12:00PM Brevard County JROTC Sprint Target Relay Air Rifle Competition in the Veterans Memorial Park. Includes numerous JROTC teams from various services in a special competition of skill and endurance.
February 12, 2022: 10:00AM- 4:00PM Tenth Annual Pioneer Day @ St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Sam's House/Pine Island
on Merritt Island (north of 528 off Courtney) Exhibits and special events - food, kids games, etc.
* February 17, 2022: 6:00PM- 9:00PM Honor America Patriot Awards Dinner @ The Grand Manor at 1450 Sarno Rd in Melbourne. Sponsored by Liberty Bell Museum. Dinner $50.00 per person with table sponsorships at $500.00 available. Call 321-373-2311 or honoramericafl@gmail.com for reservations and information. Proceeds support the re-opened Liberty Bell Museum.
* February 27, 2022: 2:00PM General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
* March 3, 2022: 7:15 AM Operation Honor All Four - Four unclaimed Veterans are scheduled for Military Funeral Honors at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery:
0900: SCHULTZ, Gloria, US Navy E-3 (served in late 1950's early 1960's) Sheet bronze Urn placement in Columbarium.
0930: SINK, Lou, US Army SP5 (not a retiree as I first thought) Viet Nam Veteran Casketed remains for interment.
1000: YOUNG, Luther, USMC PFC Viet Nam Veteran. Stars & Stripes Urn for placement in Columbarium.
1130: PINDER, Percy, US Army Rct Stars & Stripes Urn for placement in Columbarium.
The Coach with all four Veterans remains will be leaving 1001 S. Hickory St., Melbourne FL on Thursday, March 3, 2022 no later than 0730 Hrs.
Rolling Thunder FL-1 to meet at the funeral home at 0715 Hrs. Please wear WHITE shirts.
*March 4-13, 2022 BIKE WEEK! Booth at the Speedway 9am-6pm Daily
Come join the fun for bike week! Share our Mission and sell those raffle tickets!
Shifts each day are 9-1, 12-5, and 2-6 so we have good overlap for busy times. We will be in yellow (green) shirts except for RED Friday. Please respond to the email sent out to set up you slot to volunteer. Thanks!
* March 12, 2022: 10:00AM - 11:00AM Commemoration of the Last Naval Battle of the American Revolution VMC Plaza Outdoors Area Sponsored by Brevard Sons of the American Revolution Chapter with SAR and DAR Units from all over Florida expected to attend. Food trucks and other festivities planned. RTFL-1 Color Guard will be presenting the colors.
* March 15, 2022: 10:30AM Shell Harbor Veteran Wall Ceremony/ Flag Raising by Rolling Thunder
Meet at Ruby Tuesday 3780 S Fiske Blvd at 10:00, KSU 10:15. Yellow (green) Shirts
Location: 2855 Murrell Road, Rockledge, FL 32955
* March 27, 2022: 2:00PM General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
April 29th - May 1st, 2022 - 0900-1600: Vero Beach Air Show featuring The Blue Angels and much more, daily at the Vero Beach Regional Airport. Tickets and band parking passes required. Available on-line at Vero Beach Air Show 2022.
*April 8, 2022 - 8:00PM: POW*MIA Flag Presentation @ Space Coast Stadium.
Chapter 1 will stage in the parking lot behind the 7-11/Mobile gas station at 5450 Stadium Pkwy, Viera, around 7:45PM. Bikes will be riding in and taking a lap all along the warning track of the stadium.
They will use the video board as well. They would like to have someone who can be a camera person following the riders and displaying this on the board. Prior to our entry they will have images on the board about the Rolling Thunder and the Museum. And they will pipe in patriotic music as well. We need a volunteer to read at the ceremony, as well as volunteers to hang the flag. Please email our events coordinator, Walt Marshall at RollingThunderFL1Events@gmail.com, if you can help out.
April 08, 2022 - 1800-2200: SHRIMP FEAST at Cruise Terminal 5, Port Canaveral! Fishlips will be the caterer and Wild Ocean Seafood is supplying the Shrimp! Live music by The Beach Bums! Door Prizes, Silent Auction, and the popular Hawaiian/Tropical Shirt contest! Register online at this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1ypdazad5e7d59&oseq=&c=&ch=. Tickets are $60 per person and will NOT be sold at the door - per-registration is required!
*April 9, 2022 - 4:30AM: POW*MIA HONOR CHAIR - Ride to Tallahassee - All Florida Chapters
Chapter 6 is to ride up to meet with Chapter 1 at the Pilot Fuel Station I-95 Exit 201 @ 4:30am. We will leave there at 4:45am to meet up with Chapter 8 at the VFW John Mealy Post 3282 located at 5810 S Williamson Blvd in Port Orange. Departing from there at 6am. We will be meeting other Chapters at designated areas along the way. Arrive and Register at Tallahassee Harley Davidson between 11am-12pm. Leaving HD at 12:30pm.
POW*MIA HONOR CHAIR CEREMONY 1:30PM at the State Capitol. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome to join this event. We will be sending out an email with the Chapter Flyer and map. Please let us know by email at RollingThunderFL1events@gmail.com if you will be riding with us. Thanks!
April 9, 2022 - 1000-1700: Wickham Park: Blueberry festival.
*April 15, 2022 - 11:15-1:30: Funeral Escort for William Gilbert Wheeler, Sr. Korean and Vietnam (2 tours each) US Army Sgt to CCNC. Bronze Star with 3 Oak leaf Clusters Family had arranged for burial but the funeral home accidentally cremated his remains. We will meet at the Titusville Lowes located at 4660 South St., Titusville. Meet at 11:15 - KSU/ leave at 11:30 - WHITE SHIRTS
Service at 12:30 - Lunch after.
April 16, 2022 - 0900-1400: Brevard County Sheriff's Office Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Visually Impaired Children of Brevard at Veterans Memorial Park, MI Contact BCSO Foundation to register. Features eggs with sound emitters!!
*April 24, 2022 - 2:00PM: General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
April 28, 2022 - 1400-1600: Office of Sen. Marco Rubio monthly office hours for veterans to report issues and questions to the senator. VMC Library. POC: Tom Self 407-254-2573.
Appointments encouraged.
*April 8, 2022 - 8:00PM: POW*MIA Flag Presentation @ Space Coast Stadium.
Chapter 1 will stage in the parking lot behind the 7-11/Mobile gas station at 5450 Stadium Pkwy, Viera, around 7:45PM. Bikes will be riding in and taking a lap all along the warning track of the stadium.
They will use the video board as well. They would like to have someone who can be a camera person following the riders and displaying this on the board. Prior to our entry they will have images on the board about the Rolling Thunder and the Museum. And they will pipe in patriotic music as well. We need a volunteer to read at the ceremony, as well as volunteers to hang the flag. Please email our events coordinator, Walt Marshall at RollingThunderFL1Events@gmail.com, if you can help out.
April 08, 2022 - 1800-2200: SHRIMP FEAST at Cruise Terminal 5, Port Canaveral! Fishlips will be the caterer and Wild Ocean Seafood is supplying the Shrimp! Live music by The Beach Bums! Door Prizes, Silent Auction, and the popular Hawaiian/Tropical Shirt contest! Register online at this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1ypdazad5e7d59&oseq=&c=&ch=. Tickets are $60 per person and will NOT be sold at the door - per-registration is required!
*April 9, 2022 - 4:30AM: POW*MIA HONOR CHAIR - Ride to Tallahassee - All Florida Chapters
Chapter 6 is to ride up to meet with Chapter 1 at the Pilot Fuel Station I-95 Exit 201 @ 4:30am. We will leave there at 4:45am to meet up with Chapter 8 at the VFW John Mealy Post 3282 located at 5810 S Williamson Blvd in Port Orange. Departing from there at 6am. We will be meeting other Chapters at designated areas along the way. Arrive and Register at Tallahassee Harley Davidson between 11am-12pm. Leaving HD at 12:30pm.
POW*MIA HONOR CHAIR CEREMONY 1:30PM at the State Capitol. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome to join this event. We will be sending out an email with the Chapter Flyer and map. Please let us know by email at RollingThunderFL1events@gmail.com if you will be riding with us. Thanks!
April 9, 2022 - 1000-1700: Wickham Park: Blueberry festival.
*April 15, 2022 - 11:15-1:30: Funeral Escort for William Gilbert Wheeler, Sr. Korean and Vietnam (2 tours each) US Army Sgt to CCNC. Bronze Star with 3 Oak leaf Clusters Family had arranged for burial but the funeral home accidentally cremated his remains. We will meet at the Titusville Lowes located at 4660 South St., Titusville. Meet at 11:15 - KSU/ leave at 11:30 - WHITE SHIRTS
Service at 12:30 - Lunch after.
April 16, 2022 - 0900-1400: Brevard County Sheriff's Office Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Visually Impaired Children of Brevard at Veterans Memorial Park, MI Contact BCSO Foundation to register. Features eggs with sound emitters!!
*April 24, 2022 - 2:00PM: General Membership Meeting. Open to the Public. 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32952.
April 28, 2022 - 1400-1600: Office of Sen. Marco Rubio monthly office hours for veterans to report issues and questions to the senator. VMC Library. POC: Tom Self 407-254-2573.
Appointments encouraged.
April 29th - May 1st, 2022 - 0900-1600: Vero Beach Air Show featuring The Blue Angels and much more, daily at the Vero Beach Regional Airport. Tickets and band parking passes required. Available on-line at Vero Beach Air Show 2022.
** April 30, 2022 - 1300: Unforgettable Memories Foundation ground breaking ceremony for the Fallen Allies Memorial at the Veterans Memorial Center Plaza.
Immediately following the ground breaking ceremony, two MIA Citations from the Pentagon will be presented to member Lisa Price and her brother Stephen.
Immediately following the ground breaking ceremony, two MIA Citations from the Pentagon will be presented to member Lisa Price and her brother Stephen.
April 30, 2022 - 1000-1400: "Battle of the Badges” at the VMC and Park . Public Welcome to watch a variety of events as Brevard's Police and Sheriff personnel challenge the Brevard Fire Teams in a variety of competitive events. Food and drinks available for all fans and contestants at nominal costs and no betting authorized!! This is part of a special FIRST RESPONDERS WEEKEND at the VMC.
*May 01, 2020 - 1000: The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and Global War On Terror Wall escort departing from Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa campus, to Wickham Park.
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May 01, 2022 - 1100-1500: Third Annual First Responders Appreciation BBQ at the VMC and Park. Free for all First Responders, Active Duty and Veterans including BBQ, drinks, music, special kids events, vendors that support First Responders, and veterans. Done in partnership with Back Brevard Heroes and the VMC. Contact backbrevardheroes@gmail.com for more information.
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*May 02, 2022 - 1900: Opening Ceremony with wreath laying at the Wall in Wickham Park. Sign-ups for groups begins at 1400 hours.
May 05-07, 2022 - 0900-1900: Florida’s 34th Annual All Veterans Reunion, sponsored by Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard, at Wickham Park. Vendors, veteran organizations exhibits, music and much more. Contact (321) 690-0805 for more info or (321) 652-4185 to register as a vendor.
*May 12, 2022 - 0700: Escort for former FL1 member Gary (Coop) Bauer. We will be staging at Sam's Club gas station parking lot (SR-520 and I-95) at 0700, KSU 0715 in route to the RaceTrack at RT 192 and I-95, staging 0800. KSU 0815. From the RaceTrack, we will ride south to the rest stop at mile marker 106, where FL6 will take over. We need to be at the rest stop by 0945.
*May 15, 2022 - 13:00 - 16:00: Celebration of life at American Legion Post 189, 807 Louisiana Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958, for our departed member Allan M. (Al) Blakeborough, US Army. Al was born September 30, 1948, and passed into eternal rest on April 25, 2022, at the VAMC, Lake Nona, Florida. Your Rolling Thunder Colors are allowed. Attire white shirts and black pants.
*May 20, 2022 - 11:30: Funeral escort for Ray Kuhlman (United States Coast Guard). Meet at Barrington Nursing Home located at 497 N Washington Ave, Titusville. Meeting at 11:30 am - KSU (roll) at 11:45am.
*May 21, 2022 - 0300: Space Coast Honor Flight. Stage at the 7-11/Mobile Station located at the corner of Parkway Dr and Wickham Rd - 3100 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne for short ride to the Senior Center at Wickham Park. Our own member, Christine Tate will be on this one, so let's show her some support.
*May 26, 2022 - 11:00: Memorial Day Remembrance Flag Raising at Life Care of Melbourne Nursing Home, 606 E. Sheridan Road, Melbourne FL 32901. We will meet in the Starbuck's parking lot at 1330 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne at 10:15, KSU (leave there) at 10:30.
May 26, 2022 - 1400-1600 VMC Library: Office of Sen. Marco Rubio monthly office hours for veterans to report issues and questions to the Senator. POC: Tom Self (407) 254-2573. Appointments are encouraged.
*May 27, 2022:
08:15 - 09:30 - Mike Erdman Group (Toyota, Nissan, Cadillac) is conducting a Memorial Day Ceremony at the big flagpole at W King St (SR520) and I-95. Members JJ and Donn Weaver will be speaking. They have requested a few motorcycles for atmosphere and photo opportunities. There will be plenty of time to get down to the Sonata East Independent Living flag raising later in the morning. We will assemble at the Sam's Club gas station, 4230 W King St, Cocoa. KSU at 8:15 for the flagpole. Red shirt, of course.
11:00 am: Wall of Honor, Veteran Pinning and Flag Raising – Sonata East Independent Living and Memory Care, 4206 Breslay Dr, Melbourne FL 32940. We will assemble at the 7-11/Exxon located at 5450 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne at 10:30. KSU at 10:45.
08:15 - 09:30 - Mike Erdman Group (Toyota, Nissan, Cadillac) is conducting a Memorial Day Ceremony at the big flagpole at W King St (SR520) and I-95. Members JJ and Donn Weaver will be speaking. They have requested a few motorcycles for atmosphere and photo opportunities. There will be plenty of time to get down to the Sonata East Independent Living flag raising later in the morning. We will assemble at the Sam's Club gas station, 4230 W King St, Cocoa. KSU at 8:15 for the flagpole. Red shirt, of course.
11:00 am: Wall of Honor, Veteran Pinning and Flag Raising – Sonata East Independent Living and Memory Care, 4206 Breslay Dr, Melbourne FL 32940. We will assemble at the 7-11/Exxon located at 5450 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne at 10:30. KSU at 10:45.
May 27-28, 2022: Heroes Honor Festival at the Daytona Speedway. Featuring: Friday evening tributes to the Fallen; military flyovers, Toby Kieth, Justin Moors, LTG Jerry Boykin, Ann Margaret, and many more to honor Vietnam and all veterans in the “Biggest Baddest Most Patriotic Celebration. Tickets required but veteran discounts, and even free tickets for Vietnam veterans, are available. Check the Heroes Honor Festival 2022 website for more information. This event is open to everyone.
*May 29, 2022 - 8:00AM - Rolling Thunder XXXIV Ride for Freedom! Please join Rolling Thunder and The American Legion Riders Florida, for one of the biggest motorcycle demonstrations Florida has seen, as we honor our Vietnam Hero's with the biggest welcome home they can get on a 50 mile ride to Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson, all part of The Heroes Honor Festival 2022!
Registration will start at 0800 in the Daytona International Speedway (DIS) parking lot, 101-105 Bill France Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. KSU to Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson at 1100AM.
There will be a live bands, and food available for purchase.
Online Registration is $20 each plus a $2.28 processing fee.
Online Insurance waiver. https://alrchapter10fl.com/rolling-thunder-ride%2Fhhf. Check your email
for our locale meet up time/location to ride/drive up to Daytona together.
Registration will start at 0800 in the Daytona International Speedway (DIS) parking lot, 101-105 Bill France Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. KSU to Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson at 1100AM.
There will be a live bands, and food available for purchase.
Online Registration is $20 each plus a $2.28 processing fee.
Online Insurance waiver. https://alrchapter10fl.com/rolling-thunder-ride%2Fhhf. Check your email
for our locale meet up time/location to ride/drive up to Daytona together.
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May 30, 2022 - 0930-1030: Memorial Day
Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. Reflections on Sacrifice will include stories of KIA, WIA and Special Veterans who have died in service to our country via VMC tenant veteran organizations. First Responders who have fallen also honored by Sheriff Ivey. A unique Ruck March of 5K will pause and reflect with each participant carrying the photo and name of a fallen post 9/11 hero. Special exhibits, VMC partners, refreshments will add to the atmosphere. May 30, 2022 - 1600-1800
Cocoa Riverfront Park Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony to honor and reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and their Gold Star families. |
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June 04, 2022 - 1700-2100: Brevard County Sheriff's Office sponsored “Dancing for the Stars” annual event and fundraiser for selected charitable organizations, at the Clemente Center on the Florida Institute of Technology Campus. The VMC is one of three 501(c)(3) organizations that will benefit from the proceeds of this great fundraiser. Details of the event, tickets, and how to support the VMC sponsored dancers will follow. A special thank you to Sheriff Ivey and his team for selecting the VMC in 2022!!!! LTC Tim Thomas, USA (Ret), is the VMC Dancer so, vote and donate for his team.
June 14, 2022 - 1100- 1300: Flag day - Flag Raising We have a request for a MIA*POW flag raising to occur at the Canaveral Port Authority building at 11:30. Meet at Fish Lips parking lot at 11:00; 11:15 KSU. Dress: Green shirts.
Then after, those who wish will return to Fish Lips for a sandwich with Port Authority personnel.
June 14, 2022 - 1100- 1300: Flag day - Flag Raising We have a request for a MIA*POW flag raising to occur at the Canaveral Port Authority building at 11:30. Meet at Fish Lips parking lot at 11:00; 11:15 KSU. Dress: Green shirts.
Then after, those who wish will return to Fish Lips for a sandwich with Port Authority personnel.
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* July 04, 2022 - 0900-1100: Fourth annual combined Veterans Memorial Center and Brevard County Sheriff's Office Independence Day Parade in Merritt Island. The route is from Merritt Island High School (Mustang Drive) South on Courtenay, then East on Merritt Avenue, ending at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School. The number to call for more information is (321) 264-7755. Organizations can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/independence-day-parade-registration-338516480907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch |
July 27, 2022 – Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
August 04, 2022 – Coast Guard Birthday
* August 07, 2022 – 1400: Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. Purple Heart Ceremony @ VMC.
RTFL1 will meet by UHaul storage or nearest shady area by 13:35. KSU at 13:40 to ride in together and make a loop in in theparking lot at VMC then ride back to UHaul area and park if you wish to stay for the ceremony. They will also plant a tree and re-dedicate a found placque from 1973 that was by a special tree that used to be there.
RTFL1 will meet by UHaul storage or nearest shady area by 13:35. KSU at 13:40 to ride in together and make a loop in in theparking lot at VMC then ride back to UHaul area and park if you wish to stay for the ceremony. They will also plant a tree and re-dedicate a found placque from 1973 that was by a special tree that used to be there.
August 07, 2022 - 1700: Space Coast Convention Center/Holiday Inn Express, Cocoa. Forever Remember 9/11 - A Salute to First Responders Fund Raiser Dinner. Sponsorships available. Proceeds from this event go to fund the 2022 Remembering 9/11 Ceremony in September at VMC, as well as to support the American Police Hall of Fame, the VMC and Club 1013 of retired NYPD Officers in Brevard. Contact:artgrenci@yahoo.com or JaneyH@aphof.org for more information.
August 12, 2022 - 1700: NVHS (See above flyer). Dress for members of RTFL1 is White Shirt, Dark pants (no jeans) and Vest. This is a fundraiser and seats are $100 each. Limited seating. To request a seat if available, call 321-208-7562 or contact Donn Weaver / Lance Armstrong. Lance did secure 1 table of 10 seats but they are going fast so contact one of the listed if you are interested.
August 13, 2022 - 1600-2000: Special Back Brevard Heroes Fundraising Event in Veterans Memorial Park to help pay medical expenses for the family of a KSC Firefighter stricken with cancer with some bills not covered by insurance.
August 14, 2022 - 1400 - 1600: Special Jazz Society Concert Gray Hall VMC
August 14, 2022 - 1500 - 1630: Quilts of Valor Presentations by Karmel Sowers Team to deserving veterans in the VMC Museum.
August 27, 2022 - 0830 - 1100: OASIS packing of “care boxes” for deployed overseas troops, in VMC Gray Hall. Supporting will be 60 members of the Elevation Church Outreach Program who will also provide major landscaping support to the VMC grounds.
* August 28,2022 - 1400: Membership meeting, Veterans Memorial Center (VMC). The public is invited to attend.
August 29, 2022 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
* SHORT NOTICE September 10, 2022 - 0200 hours - Honor Flight
Meet at Mobile/Exxon 7-11, 3100 N. Wickham Rd and Parkway Dr. at0 2:00 AM. KSU 02:15 to go to Senior Center for short ceremony. Then proceed to Orlando Airport with Police Escort. Dress is Green Shirt w/vest.
Meet at Mobile/Exxon 7-11, 3100 N. Wickham Rd and Parkway Dr. at0 2:00 AM. KSU 02:15 to go to Senior Center for short ceremony. Then proceed to Orlando Airport with Police Escort. Dress is Green Shirt w/vest.
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* September 11, 2022 Outdoor Ceremony 1700-1900 - VMC: Remembering 9/11, 21 Years Later : Honoring The Fallen on that Day and those who fell later as a result of those attacks, as well as those who went to the fight for over 20 years thereafter |
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September 15, 2022 - Trail of Tears out of state ride. If you or your organization would like to participate, please let our events coordinator (Marie Wajda, eventsrtfl1mwajda@gmail.com) know.
September 15, 2022 - Trail of Tears out of state ride. If you or your organization would like to participate, please let our events coordinator (Marie Wajda, eventsrtfl1mwajda@gmail.com) know.
September 16, 2022 – POW/MIA Recognition Day
* September 17, 2022 - 1000 - 1230: Unveiling and Dedication of America’s Monument to Fallen Allies in the VMC Gray Hall and Plaza. See below.
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September 17, 2022 - 1300 - 1700: VMC Gray Hall to inform rising High School Juniors about the admissions process for US military academies and College ROTC scholarships. Sponsored by MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation. Contact Donn Weaver, VMC and GDF (757-871-6576) for more information.
September 18, 2022 – Air Force Birthday
September 21 - 25, 2022: All Military Worlds Slow Pitch Softball Championships.
September 22, Thursday - 0800 and 0920: Patrick Space Force Base Mixed Team Play.
FIELD A1 — This is the team sponsored by MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation. Other games are possible on Friday, September 23rd if the team is successful. Their championship game would be Friday evening. Hope some veterans including MOAACC and GDF members might join the team to cheer them on after the Thursday TMBC Meeting at nearby IRCC.
September 22 - Special Game: Thursday Evening 1900
September 24 - 10:00: Veterans Appreciation and Vendor Day. Veterans and families get in free at Blue Gate. Includes Rolling Thunder FL-1 Dedication of Permanent POW/MIA Chair Behind home plate.
September 22, Thursday - 0800 and 0920: Patrick Space Force Base Mixed Team Play.
FIELD A1 — This is the team sponsored by MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation. Other games are possible on Friday, September 23rd if the team is successful. Their championship game would be Friday evening. Hope some veterans including MOAACC and GDF members might join the team to cheer them on after the Thursday TMBC Meeting at nearby IRCC.
September 22 - Special Game: Thursday Evening 1900
September 24 - 10:00: Veterans Appreciation and Vendor Day. Veterans and families get in free at Blue Gate. Includes Rolling Thunder FL-1 Dedication of Permanent POW/MIA Chair Behind home plate.
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* September 24,2022 - Veterans Appreciation Day All Veterans get in Free all day using the Blue Gate (Vet Volunteers needed to assist). Ceremony 10:00 - 10:30, followed by a championship game. RT Florida 1 will be asked to dedicate a permanent POW/MIA Seat Covering for a seat behind home plate. A maximum of 15 motorcycles as part of the Ceremony. The POW*MIA Honor Chair will be present. Military Service Branches will be Honored between innings — First Pitch Ceremony with a Veteran throwing out — this time a GWOT Vet. Veteran Owned Businesses will have Vendor Locations, Veteran Organizations with tables/canopies will be at no charge. C Contact Donn Weaver, Veterans Memorial Center, (757-871-6576) to sign up a Veteran table. Final details out by 13 Sep |
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* September 25,2022 - 1400: Membership meeting, Veterans Memorial Center (VMC). The public is invited. All members are encouraged to attend and cast their ballot in the Leadership elections.
September 25, 2022 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A Day to honor the families of fallen Service members.
TBD Fall — The Space Coast Food Festival 1400 - 1830 at the VMC and Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce. This popular, community event has been held at the Port and other large venues. Room for organizational tables and canopies as well as good entertainment and great food to sample. Point of Contact is CBRCC 321-459-2200.
October 07-08, 2022: The Central Brevard “Veteran Stand Down to Stand Up” (Formerly known as Stand Down) event will be held at the Cocoa Armory on 07 October (set up) and 08 October for the actual activity. As many as 250 homeless and at risk veterans usually attend the event with more than that number of volunteers providing a wide range of services from the private sector, the VA, the Medical Community, charitable organizations, etc. The Veterans Memorial Center (VMC) is the primary organizer of the event, but partners with National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS), Volunteers of America, the Veterans Administration and dozens of others to help the program support many veterans in need. Planning meetings are being held at the VMC. This event will focus on homeless and at risk veterans and their families, while also matching the veterans with job options on the Space Coast. Contact BVC Council Chairman Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for more information.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 20-21, 2023
October 08, 2022 - 0700 - 1230: Raider Challenge JROTC County Meet #1 in Veterans Memorial Park
October 09, 2022 - National Fallen Firefighters Day.
In accordance with Public Law 107-51, U.S. flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset.
In accordance with Public Law 107-51, U.S. flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset.
October 13, 2022 – US Navy Birthday
October 15, 2022 - 1600 - 2000: Support Committee Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (SC/CCNC) VMC Gray Hall Dinner and Fundraiser.
* October 21, 2022 - Double funeral escort to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. Staging point will be at American Legion Post 1, US-1 (North Titusville), 1281 N. Washington at 10:00; KSU at 1030, travel North on US-1. Arrive at CCNC at 10:50 Lane B. Dress: White shirts…. black pants
October 22, 2022 - 0700 - 1230: Raider Challenge JROTC Invitational Meet #2 in Veterans Memorial Park.
* October 23,2022 - 1400: Membership meeting, Veterans Memorial Center (VMC). The public is invited to attend.
October 26, 2022 – National Day of the Deployed
October 27, 2022 - 0900-1100: BCSO Free Shredder Event at the Veterans Memorial Park
November 05, 2022 - 0700 - 1230: Raider Challenge JROTC District Championship Meet #3 in Veterans Memorial Park.
November 05, 2022 - 0900 - 1100: Palm Bay Veterans Day Parade starting at Palm Bay City Center.
November 05, 2022: A Beacon of Brevard’s History Fundraiser for the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation held at the Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne 1800-2030. Food, Beer, Wine, Silent and Live Auction. For tickets at $100 contact eventbrite.com or email cclighthousefoundation@gmail.com
November 09-14, 2022 - 1000 - 1600 daily: Art Showing “Honoring Veterans Through Portraits “by students at Merritt Island High School in the VMC Museum. Contact is MIHS Art Teacher Lauren Sorey.
NOVEMBER 08, 2022 - ELECTION DAY
TIME TO DRAIN THE SWAMP
TIME TO DRAIN THE SWAMP
November 10, 2022 - 1000 -1400: Veterans Day Event at the Melbourne Vet Center, 2098 Sarno Road in Melbourne. Vendors, prizes, gifts, refreshments, meet the staff and great veteran fellowship.
November 10, 2022 – 1800 - 2100: 247TH US Marine Corps Birthday Marine Ball at Radisson Resort Cape Canaveral. Tickets required in advance NLT 01 Nov at $34.00 per person. Contact MCLBrevard513@gmail.com. for more information and to register.
*November 11, 2022 - 0930-1100: VMC Veterans Day Ceremony with lunch by Chick-fil-A, dessert by Texas Longhorn Steak House, drinks and refreshments, special exhibits, speeches and vendors.
November 11, 2022 - 0930-1100: Melbourne Veterans Day Parade in downtown Melbourne to Liberty Bell museum See Melbourne City Web site for more details.
November 11, 2022 - AVET Project Cruise to Celebrate Veterans
Leave VMC approximately 11:00 AM
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
9050 Discovery Place, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Leave VMC approximately 11:00 AM
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
9050 Discovery Place, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
November 11-13, 2022 - 0900 - 1700: War Bird Air Museum Open House for Veterans Day weekend. Special displays and flybys, active duty, vets and families free. Space Coast Regional Airport (TICO Road) Titusville.
November 12, 2022 - 0800-1200: St Francis Reflections Veterans Dash for LIFE 5K in the Veterans Memorial Park, to celebrate Veterans Day week, honor veterans and raise funds for SFR county wide veteran support programs. Contact Gloria Lorey of SFR 321-423-0506 for more information.
November 17, 2022 - 1400 - 1600: Office of Sen. Marco Rubio monthly office hours for veterans to report issues and questions to the senator, VMC Library. POC: Tom Self 407-254-2573. Appointments encouraged. No office hours at VMC in December.
* November 20, 2022 - 1400: Membership meeting, Veterans Memorial Center (VMC). The public is invited to attend.
November 20, 2022 - 1300- 1500: Meet the MOB: Museums of Brevard (MOB) Exposition with many member museums participating. Warbird Museum, Vietnam Hangar. Meet with reps from 21 Brevard County Museums and what they offer. Contact Dean Schaaf at VMC for any questions.
NO CHAPTER 1 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN DECEMBER.
December 02, 2022 — 11:30-1300: Wine for Warriors Holiday Luncheon at Courtyard by Marriott in Cocoa Beach. Annual CBRCC Military Affairs Council fundraiser to support active duty military. Tickets $50 each with sponsorships available. Wine donations and Toys fort Tots sought for the raffle. Contact Jody Clark at CBRCC: jclark@cocoabeachchamber.com. for more info at the register.
December 03, 2022 – 1000-1600: First Annual Veteran Benefit Car and Motorcycle Show by VMC and American Legion Post 344 at VMC Park. Up to 100 cars and 100 motorcycles, food, music by Doc Holiday, vendors and much more. Contact Mike Hriciso on 321-350-6163 , mhricis02002@yahoo.com. to register and for more information.
December 03, 2022 - 1200-1600: Trains for Christmas at the Brevard Museum 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa every Saturday in December 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 1200-1600. Includes a replica layout of the 351 mile Florida East Coast Railway that ran from Jacksonville to Miami. A great stop during the holidays for kids of all ages.
December 07, 2022 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II
December 10, 2022 - 0730-1400: MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation Veterans and Military Support Golf Tournament. Cocoa Beach Country Club. Sponsorships and Hole Sponsor signs available. To sponsor or play connect to moaacc.org for Golf Tournament out call Donn Weaver 757-871-6576. GDF provides funding to support veterans in need, active duty special events, JROTC and. all youth organizations in Brevard as many veteran organizations that help veterans with special efforts like NVHS, Space Coast Honor Flight, Wreaths Across America and many more.
December 10, 2022 - 1300 - 1500: American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party for needy veteran families children at VMC Gray Hall.
December 10, 2022: Inaugural Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Register until 01 November at runspaceforce.com. Full details of this unique event to support our military on that website.
December 13, 2022 – National Guard Birthday
December 17, 2022 - 0730 1200: JROTC Sprint Relay in Veterans Memorial Park with combat pack run, followed by air rifle target shooting. American Legion Post 344 to sponsor trophies.
* December 17, 2022 - 0800 - 1100: National Wreaths Across America Day. Ceremonies and laying of wreaths at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, and several other Brevard areas and cemeteries with WAA Location Coordinators. Contact VMC for more information, or WAA.org to donate for a wreath at $15.
December 18, 2022: 18 Dec — 1200-1300: Wreaths Across America Brevard. Ceremony at Pinecrest Cemetery in Cocoa in Honor of Medal of Honor Recipient Emory Bennett 1200- 1300. Escort from VMC starting at 1030.
December 20, 2022 - Space Force Birthday
January 20-21, 2023: The Central Brevard “Veteran Stand Down to Stand Up” (Formerly known as Stand Down) event will be held at the Cocoa Armory on 20 Jan 2023 (set up) and 21 Jan for the actual activity. Earlier Date of 07-08 Oct had to be scrubbed since FLARNG Unit called up to assist Ian recovery in SW Florida.
As many as 250 homeless and at risk veterans usually attend the event with more than that number of volunteers providing a wide range of services from the private sector, the VA, the Medical Community, charitable organizations, etc.
The Veterans Memorial Center (VMC) is the primary organizer of the event, but partners with National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS), Volunteers of America, the Veterans Administration and dozens of others to help the program support many veterans in need. This event will focus on homeless and at risk veterans and their families, while also matching the veterans with job options on the Space Coast. Contact BVC Council Chairman Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for more information.
As many as 250 homeless and at risk veterans usually attend the event with more than that number of volunteers providing a wide range of services from the private sector, the VA, the Medical Community, charitable organizations, etc.
The Veterans Memorial Center (VMC) is the primary organizer of the event, but partners with National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS), Volunteers of America, the Veterans Administration and dozens of others to help the program support many veterans in need. This event will focus on homeless and at risk veterans and their families, while also matching the veterans with job options on the Space Coast. Contact BVC Council Chairman Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for more information.