Upcoming AVU Central Coast Area 1
AVU Area 1 Central Coast Meeting Schedule
AVU Central Coast meets the 4th Saturday of the Month.
Next Up for AVU Area 1 Central Coast
February 25, 2023 - 11:00am - Noon
All Meetings are subject to change be sure to check the
AVU calendar to confirm. Or Download & print the calendar.
AVU Central Coast will be participating in the Santa Maria Elks Mini Stand Down on April 6, 2023. See the flyer below in the download section.
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AVU AREA 1 NEWS
For more info & to find out how to start a claim with the VA for benefits, attend an AVU Area 1 Central Coast meeting.
We are Veterans Helping Veterans!
CONTACT AVU AVUINC@YAHOO.COM
CONTACT Henry 805-990-4079
Have you filed a claim? Do you have questions about it?
CALL the VA at 1-800-827-1000 and follow the prompts.
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AREA 1 NEWS
*AVU Central Coast participated in the Santa Maria Elks Lodge Mini Stand Down Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Read about it in the Elks Newsletter (download below) written by AVU Secretary Suzanne "Sam" de St Jean.
*American Veterans United Central Coast participated in the Santa Maria Elks Lodge third Mini Stand Down Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Gerald Chase, a new Lifetime Member in Area 1 and chairman of Cloverlane Foundation donated over 200 pairs of athletic shoes from George Pierce, CEO of 7Even Dynamics, Inc and Pierce Footwear located in Bend, OR.
Several weeks ago, Area 1 Vice President, Clettus McDonell and Area 1 Board of Directors member, Loren Manes, drove from California to Oregon to collect over 2,500 pairs of these shoes which were given to veterans and their families who attended the Mini Stand Down.
The most recent Stand Down on November 30 was featured on the local Santa Maria NBC channel KSBY. You can watch the event and interviews here KSBY Story Nov 30 Mini Stand Down. Central Coast new Life Member Gerald Chase was interviewed proudly wearing the AVU hat. You can even catch a glimpse of Suzanne "Sam" de St. Jean, AVU Secretary and Membership Coordinator in the background wearing a red hat. Overall, it was another successful event with over 100 participants. Download the Elks Newsletter about the November 30, 2022 Mini Stand Down, written by our own AVU Secretary Suzanne "Sam" de St Jean.
*AVU Area 1 Central Coast participated in the Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538 Mini Stand Down in September. Check out the article and photo HERE
*AVU Area 1 Central Coast participated at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge No. 1538 Mini Stand Down held on Wednesday July 20, 2022. From noon to 3 p.m. Approximately 300 to 400 veterans and guests attended and enjoyed a delicious free lunch and heard speakers from various groups including Clettus McDonell, Area 1 VP and Elk officers. During the event, Suzanne "Sam" de St. Jean, AVU Secretary & Membership Coordinator handed out backpacks with socks and grooming needs as well as free shoes which were donated to the Elks. The Mini Stand Down was made possible due to a grant from the Elks Foundation. Please check out photos of the event HERE.
*AVU Area 1 Central Coast - We are proud to announce that AVU came in 1st place at the Santa Maria Elks Parade that was held on June 4, 2022. A big Thank You to Clettus for making this happen and all of the Area 1 members that participated. Great job! Head over to the Photo Gallery to see the Parade float.
Thanks again for your continued support to American Veterans United Inc. Stay safe and Healthy.
Please see the AVU CALENDAR for all upcoming meetings and upcoming events for all three AVU areas.
