Jim Monroe AVHOFS Vice President Class of 2016

Let me begin by saying that I am sure you are all well aware that COVID is still with us and impacting our lives each day. Unfortunately, it seems that every communication begins by mentioning the restrictions we all face, and this is no different. Despite these issues your Society continues to function, and we have made significant progress in a number of areas.

2020 AVHOF Induction:
Unfortunately, the plans for induction are on hold pending the Governor’s approval of the selected candidates. Once we receive the Governor’s approval the new inductees will be notified of their selection and advised of the induction plans. The specifics of the induction process have not changed since my Notes in the October issue of the Patriot. We certainly hope to get the Governor’s response soon and then move forward with the induction of the new Class of 2020.

Annual Business Meeting:
The Annual Business Meeting for members will be held on November 4 at 1000. This will be a virtual meeting which you may join on your computer or on your phone. The invitation for the meeting follows:

James Monroe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: AVHOFS Annual Business Meeting
Time: 10:00 AM on November 4, 2020

Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89847490287

Dial: 1-346-248-7799 US
Meeting ID: 898 4749 0287

If you are new to Zoom meetings, you may find this website useful in joining a meeting for the first time – or a good refresher on working with ZOOM Meetings in general.

The tentative Agenda for the meeting, subject to change, is as follows:

Annual Business Meeting - Agenda
November 4, 2020 @ 1000

1. Call to Order / Board of Directors Roll Call: Jim Monroe
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Roy McClymonds
3. Opening Prayer: Vincent Sanchez
4. Welcome & introduction of attendees: Jim Monroe
5. Treasurers Report: Jerry Wojtas
   • Century Club Report
   • No Veteran Left Behind Report
6. Country Store Report: Roy McClymonds
7. Strategic Plan Statement: Ron Perkins
8. 2020 AVHOF Induction Ceremonies Report/Status: Jim Monroe
9. Patriotic Awards Luncheon 2021 Status: Ron Perkins
10. Copper Awards Report: Pat Little-Upah
11. Foundation Committee Report: Lee Lange / Ron Perkins
12. Maternity Outreach 4 Mothers (MOMS) Project Report: Kathleen Laurier
13. Veterans Court Project Report: Sam Young
14. Fisher House – Phoenix Project Report: Pat Little-Upah
15. Alliance of AZ Nonprofits & SWVCC/SWVF Alliance: Tom Sheets
16. SWVCC – SWVF – AVHOFS Silent Auction Report: Lee Lange
17. Review Proposed Slate of Officers and Election: Jim Monroe
    President Jim Monroe
    Vice President   Pat Little-Upah
    Secretary          Open
    Director 21-22   Kathleen Laurier
    Director 21-22   Christine Mahon
    Director 21-22   Tom Sheets
• Nominations from the floor
• Election
18. Good of the Order: comments and questions from the floor
19. Benediction: Vincent Sanchez
20. Adjourn: Jim Monroe

Jerry Wojtas AVHOFS Treasurer Class of 2011

Something occurred recently that got my attention.  I was under the impression that most members of our Society write out a check to the Century Club once each year.  Well I found out that many of you will write a second check or even a third check during the year.  That is wonderful.  If I inadvertently do not add up all you donated and list you in the wrong category, please let me know.  I will check my dollar amounts received and make any necessary corrections. 

It has been a good year for contributions from members to our Century Club.  While I’m only the treasurer and keeper of these funds, I personally want to express a sincere Thank You to each of you for supporting our cause.

By the way, recently a check got lost because the complete mailing address, as it appears below, wasn’t used.  The Ste. number was left off.  We get all of our mail at a UPS mailbox.  Without that Ste. A2-619, we won’t get your mail.

Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame
4980 S. Alma School Road, Ste, A2-619
Chandler, AZ 85248-5545

CENTURY CLUB DONATIONS (2010 Goal is $7,500. Total to date is $8,915.40.)

Black - up to $100  GREEN - $101-$199   BLUE - $200-$299   RED - $300 and above

The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Country Store will close October 30. I will order the requested items as soon as I close the store. The next time the Store will open will be in the spring starting April 1, 2021

The Country store catalog can be found on the AVHOF Web site. If you have a problem finding what you want please feel free to contact me at (480) 694-2425 or my email at ramnpt@cox.net

Roy McClymonds
AVHOFS Quartermaster
Class of 2017

Many of our Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame inductees served in Vietnam and have visited the wall. This is an official video on The Vietnam Memorial which we thought would be of interest not only to you but your children and grandchildren as well.

Several cities are offering online Veterans Day events.  Here is one.

Request you let us know as soon as you know of an inductee’s passing.  If available, we would like to know the inductee’s name, date of passing, funeral and memorial service details, and a copy of the obituary.  Send notices to Gerry Berger at bergergerry@hotmail.com.

Known members that have passed in 2020:
Earl Milford (Class of 2012) passed 19 May
Henry Ong, Jr. (Class of 2005) passed 2 July
Jose Aldecoa (Class of  2014) passed 19 July
Leo Pimple (Class of 2011) passed 20 July
Mike Ferguson (Class of 2018) passed 12 October
Edward MacIntyre (Class of 2002) passed 15 October

Mike graduated high school in 1966.  He was a Vietnam veteran and served in the Marine Corp. from 1967-1968.  In 1968 while serving Mike was on foot patrol and was injured.  He later received 2 Purple Heart awards.

Mike was an extraordinary individual.  He had a great sense of humor; always laughing and joking.  Most of all, Mike never let his disability slow him down.  As a matter of fact, it drove Mike to strive more to help veterans and their families.

Mike was the VFW Post #7968 Commander from 2003-2012.  He also served as an All State Commander and All-American Commander and  Department of Arizona VFW Commander from 2012-2013.  Mike started the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #2560 in 2016 in Apache Junction, and was an Arizona State Service Officer from 2018-2019.  He also founded the Arizona VFW Charities in 2011 and served as National Council Member from 2016-2020.  Mike was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2018.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Gena Ferguson, sons, Jim (Marcy) Ferguson, Joe (Kristie) Ferguson, Michael Ferguson, Jr., daughter, Kim Ferguson, grandchildren, Jacob, Katelyn, Katrina, Leann and four-legged son, Jack.

A memorial service was held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the White Mountain VFW Post #9907, Show Low.

Edward Demarest MacIntyre AVHOF Class of 2002 Obituary

Edward Demarest MacIntyre, age 86, of Phoenix, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was born on November 6, 1933 to the late Myron Westervelt and Miriam Euphemia (Demarest) MacIntyre in New York City, NY.  He attended Grover Cleveland High School; then furthered his education at Upsala College.  On February 9, 1969, he married Helen Ruth Chadwick in St, Mark Lutheran Church, Phoenix, AZ.  Edward owned and operated Eddie’s Tavern for 36 and 1/2 years.  He was a member of the Marine Corps League, Masonic Lodge PVST#29, AZ Veterans Hall of Fame, and a regular attendee at St. Mark Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed helping others.  Edward volunteered at the Phoenix VA Medical Center for 45 years and also the Tucson VA Medical Center for 28 years.  He dedicated his life to not only being a great husband, dad, grandpa, but he served the Marine Corps League with his whole heart.  Edward joined in 1971 and said he could not be real active.  However, after while he took a local office and worked his way up to being the National Commandant of the Marine Corps League in 1985-86.  When he left that office, he served as Paymaster for Department of Arizona, MCL for 22 years.  He served 10 years as the President of the National Marine of the Year Society.  He was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2002.  He also was Department of Arizona Marine of the Year, 1978, National Marine of the Year, MCL 1988, Mason of the Year, PVST#29 Masonic Lodge, 2007.

Edward is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 51 years, Helen; sister, Marjorie Duffy (Ed); step children: James J. Amich, Deborah Vasquez, R. Michael Amich; grandchildren, Stacey Amich Francis, Gabriel Vasquez, Marisa Cloud (Jonathan), Jeffrey Amich (Tia); several great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and many other loving family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandchildren Jeremy Amich and Elizabeth Ann Amich.
Funeral Service was held on 21 Oct 2020 at the Shadow Mountain Mortuary located at 2350East Greenway Road, Phoenix Arizona 85022.  Committal Service with Military Honors was performed on the 21st of Oct 2020 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona located 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022.