Our Leadership
Executive Officers
Paul Palazzolo
President
Mark Spooner
Treasurer
Sid E. Taylor
1st Vice President
David Gurtowsky
Secretary
Joe McClellan
2nd Vice President
Board of Directors
George Adams
Bill Langford
R. Mike Sand
Bill Callahan
John Lauve
Eugene Sullivan
Bill Hitzenberger
John "Jack" Mullins
Committee Chairs
Mark Spooner
Public Information Officer
Jack Devine
Director of Legislative Committee, State Council
Irene Spooner
Event Planner
Gudrun Hite
AVVA Representative
CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter 9 Shows Respect to Local Police
Local veterans served up ribs and fried chicken to Detroit, MI police officers Friday as a way to show their appreciation at a time when protests are being held in cities across the country over cops’ shootings of black men. Police officers,...
ARMED FORCES DAY IN DETROIT IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR.
“Michigan’s Vietnam veterans, whether drafted or enlisted, served our country with honor. Tragically, too many returned home with little thanks for their service and not much help transitioning to civilian life,” said Kowall, R-White Lake. “This lapel-pinning ceremony...
CHAPTER DONATES TO WCXI 1160 AM MILITARY VETERANS RADIO TALK SHOW
Left to right; VVA 9 President Paul Palazzolo presents check to DAV State Commander Beth Gonzales pictured with DAV representatives Charlie Brock and Jeff Hannak and VVA 9 Treasurer Mike Sand Talk show host Ike Engelbuam, left will focus on veteran issues faced today....