UPCOMING EVENTS

AMVETS 74th National Convention

August 7: National Finance Committee, National Service Foundation, AMVETS Committee Meetings, AMVETS Career Fair, Townhall Meeting on Veterans Healthcare with AMVETS HEAL Team
August 8: NEC Meeting at 8:30 a.m.; Joint Opening Session at 1 p.m.; Joint Memorial Service at 3 p.m.; Florida Night: ticket request form
August 9: Business Meetings, Seminars and Roundtables
August 10: Commanders & Presidents’ Banquet at 6:30 p.m.
August 11: National elections and new officer installations

RIDE TO REMEMBER SUNDAY, SEPT. 9, 2018

President Donald J. Trump Proclaims November 2017 as National Veterans and Military Families Month

NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH, 2017

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we honor the significant contributions made by American service members, their families, and their loved ones. We set aside this month surrounding Veterans Day to hold observances around the country to honor and thank those whose service and sacrifice represent the very best of America. We renew our Nation's commitment to support veterans and military families. They deserve it.

Our veterans are our heroes. Our Armed Forces have preserved the security and freedom that allow us to flourish as a Nation. They have braved bitter winters, treacherous jungles, barren deserts, and stormy waters to defend our Nation. They have left their families to face danger and uncertainty, and they have endured the wounds of war, all to protect our Nation's interests and ideals established during the Founding.

Our military families endure many hardships along with those who defend our Nation. They are separated from their loved ones for months on end and frequently relocated across the country and around the world. They often live far from their extended families, and they know what it is like to celebrate holidays and milestones with an empty seat at the table. Many military spouses face the task of making ends meet while their loved ones are away and of securing new employment with each change in duty station. Children of service members often grow up living a nomadic life -- periodically calling a new place "home" and adjusting to different schools, trying out for new sports teams, and making new friends. In these lives of frequent change and transition, however, our incredible military families not only survive, they thrive.

It is our patriotic duty to honor veterans and military families. As part of our efforts to answer President Lincoln's charge to care for those who have "borne the battle," I have asked the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to lead the Nation in a month of observances across the country to honor our veterans.

As veterans and military families attend these events, they will see the reforms and improvements that we have made at the VA. Over the last 9 months, we have made important changes that enable better service for our veterans. We have increased accountability and enhanced protections for whistleblowers. We have improved transparency, customer service, and continuity of care. We are working every day to ensure a future of high quality care and timely access to the benefits veterans have earned through their devoted service to a grateful Nation.

This month, in which Americans traditionally pause to give thanks for our blessings, it is fitting that we come together to honor with gratitude our extraordinary veterans and military families and their service to our country. May God continue to bless our Armed Forces and those families that love and support them.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2017 as National Veterans and Military Families Month. I encourage all communities, all sectors of society, and all Americans to acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans and military families for what they have done and for what they do every day to support our great Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.

DONALD J. TRUMP

7th Annual Angel Ride Oct. 14 in Hoschton

The seventh annual Angel Ride at the Hoschton Depot, located at 18 Railroad avenue, Hoschton. Registration will be at 9 am and KSU at 10:30. Fee is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. There will be a lunch, bike games, a silent auction, door prizes, a gun raffle, T-Shirts, 50/50 raffle, live music and games for the kids. The fundraiser is beign held for Chris McGlauchlen, who served in the US Marine Corps and completed two tours of duty in Iraq. He has esophageal cancer. For more information call 770-843-6290 or 770-868-6316.

ATHENS AMVETS RIDERS CHAPTER 10 1ST ANNUAL POKER RUN AND FAMILY DAY BENEFITING CLEVER CAMPAIONS

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM 8

AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA STATE CONVENTION

JUNE 2 - 4, 2017 AT WARNER ROBBINS, HILTON GARDEN INN

Congratulations to the AMVETS Riders Dept of GA newly installed Officers:

President - David Ray. GA12
1st Vice -Chad Nighorn GA10
2nd Vice - Larry Miller. GA12
Treasure - Kevin Ashe. GA10
JA - Walt Johnson. GA118
SAA - Rick Hinds. GA118
Secretary- Tina Watkins. GA12
Chaplain- JeremiahBotkin. GA10
Liason - Brad Jean. GA118

Donate to Riders Chapter 12

SPONSORS FOR THE DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM RIDE 7

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MILITARY DISCOUNTS WINDER GA AND NATIONAL

Arby's Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

46 E MAY ST, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: 7708676810

AutoZone Military Active:YES Reserve:YES Retiree:YES Veterans:NO Dependents NO Nationwide: YES

38 E. May St., Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (770) 3071922

Best Western Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents:YES Nationwide: YES

177 W Athens Street, Winder Ga, 306801710 Phone: 770/8685303

Budget Truck Rental :Active:YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents:YES Nationwide:

105 E MAY STREET SUITE 30, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: (770) 5865177

Burger King Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES

7 East May Street, Winder GA, 306801950 Phone: (770) 3070008

Captain D’s 15% Military Discount with ID. Winder, Ga.

Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ford Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: NO Veterans:NO Dependents: NO Nationwide

220 West May Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (866) 2048524

Dairy Queen Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES:

51 W May St, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: 7708672800

Dollar General Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

155 W Athens St, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (404) 9944305

658 Jefferson Hwy, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (678) 4259095

Enterprise Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: NO Veterans: NO Dependents: NO Nationwide: YES

157 W MAY STREET, WINDER GA, 306802068 Phone: (770) 5865001

Family Dollar Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

Friends 10% Military Discount on Monday nights only with ID, Winder, GA

208 N Broad St #G, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: 7708676115

GNC Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES

17 MONROE HIGHWAY, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: (770) 8678856

Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday dinner 163 E MAY STREET, WINDER

GA, 30680 Phone: (770)8677111

Hardees 15% Military discount with ID, Winder, Ga.

Hertz Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES

841 Ronald Wood Drive, Winder Ga, 30680 Phone: 7065435

Home Depot Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

649 Carl Bethlehem Rd, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (678)4250220

MILITARY DISCOUNTS WINDER, GA SEPT. 2016

KFC Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

180 West Athens Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (770)8676200

Little Caesars Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents: NO Nationwide: YES

111 East May Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (770) 8682880

McDonald's Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES

US HWY 8, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: (770)8676623

Meineke Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

127 West May Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: 770/8673151

NAPA Auto Parts Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES

71 West Athens Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (770) 8677595

Pizza Hut Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES 47 E May St, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (770)8675252

Popeyes Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: YES Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

126 East May Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (678)9635471

Sally Beauty Supply Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide:

17 MONROE HWY., SUITE M, WINDER GA, 306802494 Phone: (770) 8685340

Sonic Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES

7 SOUTH CENTER STREET, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: (678) 9630316

Sprint government purchase program where you can register for military discounts using your .mil address. (It is through your employer).Link Employee Discounts Retirees are eligible if they have a .mil or .gov email address

TMobile 15% Military Discount for active duty and veterans. take copy of your DD214 in store, complete a corporate discount form and show your ID. If you are in a state where veterans designation is on the drivers license. Existing customers are eligible for the discount. new service, the activation fee is waived as well.

Taco Bell Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: YES 31 East May Street, Winder GA, 30680 Phone: (770)8671130

Top Dawg 10% Military Discount with ID, Winder, GA.

Verizon Contact Verizon Wireless to receive the Government Employee Pricing. Veterans show your DD214.

Walgreens May 27th, save 15% to 20% on select purchases. In addition to Memorial Day, stores provide a 15% discount every Tuesday with a valid military ID or VA ID.

Wendy's Each Wendy's is different 10% off with a valid military or veteran Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: ASK Nationwide: NO

114 EAST MAY STREET, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: (770) 8674000

Zaxby's 10% off with military ID Active: YES Reserve: YES Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES

28 E. MAY STREET, WINDER GA, 30680 Phone: 7708677700

AMVETS POST 12 - ADJUTANT