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AMVETS Podcast: April 2022 — AMVETSONE
Commander Ross Smith talks AMVETSONE on The Drew Show
Fresno radio station New Rock 104’s The Drew Show welcomed Commander Ross Smith for an interview regarding AMVETSONE. They talk about the importance of mental health and veterans and how you can help support Veteran mental health.
Post 56 Tulare: Americanism Certificates at St. Aloysius School
Today AMVETS Post 56 in Tulare was presented these Patriotic children with certificates and awards for their participation in the AMVETS Americanism program
We’re very proud of these kids and our Post for their participation.
AMVETS Podcast: April 2022
CBL Amendments | 2022 AMVETS Department of California State Convention
Below are the Proposed 2022 Department CBL Amendments and Resolution that will be reviewed and acted upon, during the AMVETS-CA State Convention June 10-12.
The State Convention will be held at the DoubleTree By Hilton Ontario Airport.
2022 RESOLUTION 22-01.docx
2022 DRAFT CBL AMENDMENT 22-01 amended.docx
2022 DRAFT CBL AMENDMENT 22-02.docx
2022 DRAFT CBL AMENDMENT 22-03.docx
AMVETS Podcast: March 2022
AMVETS National Commander Greg Heun Testifies Before a Full Veterans Affairs
AMVETS National Commander Greg Heun delivered testimony March 2, 2022, before the House and Senate Veterans committees with a large focus on mental health care, overall wellness, and suicide prevention efforts.
AMVETS Department of California applauds and stands with Commander Heun as we work to advocate for more for our nation’s veterans.
AMVETS Dept. of California at the Winter NEC Conference
From left to right: Dept. 2nd Vice Commander Lukens, Southern Area Commander Roybal, Dept. NEC Person, Harrison, Dept. 1st Vice Commander Durbin & Dept. Commander Smith
Representatives of our Department of California Executive Committee were in attendance at the 2022 National AMVETS Winter NEC Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. In attendance for the AMVETS Department of California were Dept. 2nd Vice Commander Lukens, Southern Area Commander Roybal, Dept. NEC Person, Harrison, Dept. 1st Vice Commander Durbin & Dept. Commander Smith.
Thank you to our delegation for representing California’s veterans.
AMVETS 2nd Vice Commander Jeff Lukens briefs Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23)
AMVETS 2nd Vice Commander Jeff Lukens was on hand February 27, 2022 for a special appearance by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. After the special program, 2nd Vice Lukens shared some exciting news about upcoming AMVETS Dept. of California programs benefitting veterans. We’ll be rolling out an announcement soon.
AMVETS National Commander Greg Heun (KY) Visits AMVETS Dept. of California
AMVETS Commander Heun with AMVETS Dept. of CA Executive Director Smokey Rickerd 
Fresno Stand down Greg Heun, CAL VET Rep Annette Wholaver 
Commander Greg Heun, Richard Torrez Jr, PNC Pidgeon 
Commander Heun & Richard Torrez Jr. 
Past National Commander Pidgeon the AMVETS National Riders Guardian Award Recipient 2021 
Central Valley Stand Down
AMVETS Commander Greg Heun visited the Department of California for a brief tour of commendations and other special events near Department Headquarters.
On Sept 20, 2021 AMVETS Commander Heun visited Post 56 Tulare, CA to present Past National Commander Pidgeon the AMVETS National Riders Guardian Award Recipient 2021. Commander Heun also presented local resident Richard Torrez Jr Olympic Games 2020 Silver Medal Super Heavyweight with an award from AMVETS for his recognition and awareness in the Suicide Awareness Program.
The following day on Sept 21, 2021 Commander Heun was escorted by Executive Director Smokey Rickerd to the Central Valley Stand Down in Fresno CA, where he was able to visit AMVETS Thrift Store as they gave away clothes to the community. National Commander Heun was also able to visit the Fresno AMVETS thrift store where he was given a tour of the shop operations by the store manager Mark Zimmer.