St Patricks Day Parade

   

  SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

       Chapter 76 - South Florida 

            “The Green Berets”

 

February 25, 2022

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Veterans will be the lead group in the parade. Join your fellow Vets for Fellowship & Fun. 

 

Parade starts at 12:00pm – arrive by 11:15 at Fire Station #111 at 501 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach.

 

For Veterans who prefer, march the parade on the back of a Legion / Patriot Rider bike OR on a decked out golf cart.

 

Post-Parade Party: Veterans – Family – Friends at Delray Playhouse for a party. Mingle – met fellow Vets – Eat & Drink – have Fun.

 

 

Register to march in the parade here:  https://forms.gle/HECsoJszZmEC9TW86

 

More Details:

 

Veterans are the first section marching in the Delray Beach’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade anticipated to have a spectator crowd of 40,000+.  We are recruiting Vets of all ages to be in the parade – see the attached registration form.  

 

WWII Veterans through to those in their early 20s have registered to be in the parade.  For those who prefer, Legion / Patriot Riders will give some Vets rides and Delray residents who own golf carts are volunteering to drive other Vets on the parade route.  This year is the first full 80^th anniversary of WWII and with 40,000+ spectators lining the route, we’ll ensure WWII and all Veterans get a big cheer.

 

After the parade we will host a Veterans, Family and Friends gathering at the Delray Playhouse where all can mingle with your fellow Vets, make new friends and bonds, have fun and get a bit of food and drink.

 

We look forward to lots of Veterans joining the parade and going to the post-parade party.  Please register and pass the flyer along to other Vets.

Thank you.

Conrad

 

Please contribute to the Matching Grant to jumpstart 2022 Veterans & Homefront Voices: https://bit.ly/3fQKALR

 

Conrad Ogletree

Veterans & Homefront Voices, Founder

610-574-9969

 

www.vhvconnections.org

 

SPECIAL FORCES B/3/20 REUNION

SPECIAL FORCES B/3/20 REUNION

                                          Saturday, April 9, 2022

         SAVE THE DATE!!!                SAVE THE DATE!!!                    SAVE THE DATE!!!

                   

                    SAVE THE DATE!!!                  SAVE THE DATE!!!

 

This Information was received from Chris Bell & Darryl Schumacher, after a couple of false starts due to our Omicron friend, 

we have finally settled on a date for this year’s reunion.

I think everyone should attend if possible, one never knows when they stand in the door for the last time.

Bill Eades

 

          WHEN:  Saturday, April 9, 2022

          WHERE:  Smokin’ Aces - Same place as last year

                         2509 N Park Rd, Plant City, FL 33563  (Right off I-4 across from Stingray Chevrolet) 

          TIME:    1200-1700 hours

          COST:   $25 per person***

 

We have a slight increase in price as the restaurant had to raise their prices to cover the cost of staying in business with everything going on.  We don’t anticipate any additional monies, unless the Russians have other ideas that might cause the norm to change!

 

If you are planning on coming, PLEASE send your check or monies to Chris Bell – ASAP - for B/3/20 Reunion at the address shown below.  

 

Our guarantee date with the restaurant is going to be tighter this year, so the sooner we get confirmation and check from you, the better it will be.  If you have any questions, ideas, etc. PLEASE let me know.

 

Also PLEASE forward this email to any of our brothers on your email list so we make sure we get it out there to everyone.  

 

A BIG thanks goes out to Darryl Schumacher for continuing to work with me to make these reunions happen.  We want it to be the best Reunion yet. 

 

 

De Oppressor Liber

 

 

Chris R. Bell

1111 Jungle Avenue North

St. Petersburg, FL  33710-4327

Cell: 727.244.1016

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty." - John F. Kennedy

 

Convention Info and Lunch photos Feb 22

 

February 22, 2022

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

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Register on-line or by mail for SFACON 2022 in Colorado Springs. Chapter 4-24 has the https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon/ website up and running. On this website you can click the “register” button to pay by credit card on-line, or you can download and print a .PDF version to fill out by hand and mail in with a check. Another option is to go to the website of our event management partner Armed Forces Reunions, Inc (AFRI) at www.afr-reg.com/sfacon2022and register directly into their system. You can also call AFRI at 757-625-6401 to speak with a representative about registration.   We must inform you of one change: After scrubbing budget estimates from every angle, looking for every cost savings, and incorporating the generous donations of our SFACON sponsors, we must raise the price of premier registration by 12%. At the end of the day this is due to inflation across the economy—and especially in the areas of bus transportation and large venue food & beverage service. The price increase is from $199 to $225. The 2022 Team in Colorado Springs is pursuing every opportunity to provide a high-quality convention at a reasonable price. You will enjoy Colorado Springs; it is a nationally recognized destination city and there are many boutique shops and specialty restaurants within short walking distance of all three hotels. The https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon/ website and the Facebook page “SFACON 2022 Special Forces Association Convention” have the schedule of events, event descriptions, and hotel links available.   KEY CONVENTION NUMBERS:   SFACON 2022 Registration: Call AFRI (our event management partners) at 757-625-6401.   Hotel Reservations: See the three hotel phone numbers below. SFA Chapter 4-24 Representative: 910-359-6000   Main Convention Hotel: The Antlers Hotel, 4 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80903 719-955-5600 or 866-299-4602 or visit: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/colorado-springs-colorado/the-antlers-a-wyndham-hotel/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=09/20/2022&checkOutDate=09/25/2022&groupCode=092022NAT   Overflow Hotels: 1) The Hilton Garden Inn – 125 N. Cascade Avenue. 800-774-1500 or visit: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=COSGIGI&groupCode=SFA&arrivaldate=2022-09-20&departuredate=2022-09-25&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT   2) The Hyatt Place – 201 E. Kiowa. 719-635-9663 or visit: https://www.hyatt.com/shop/denzp?location=Hyatt%20Place%20Colorado%20Springs%20%2F%20Downtown&checkinDate=2022-09-20&checkoutDate=2022-09-25&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=g-1snj   NOTE: We have a block of 150 rooms reserved in the Antlers so reserve your room soon. Also, some of our tours and special events have limited capacity, so insure you register on https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon/ or www.afr-reg.com/sfacon2022 as soon as possible. Mention “Special Forces Association Convention 2022” if you telephone for room reservations. There are 40 group rate rooms available on 19 September at the Antlers and 5 rooms available on 25 September, for those who wish to arrive early or stay and extra night.   De Oppresso Liber, John Kress https://www.specialforcesassociation.org/sfacon/ www.afr-reg.com/sfacon2022 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/colorado-springs-colorado/the-antlers-a-wyndham-hotel/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=09/20/2022&checkOutDate=09/25/2022&groupCode=092022NAT   https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=COSGIGI&groupCode=SFA&arrivaldate=2022-09-20&departuredate=2022-09-25&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT   https://www.hyatt.com/shop/denzp?location=Hyatt%20Place%20Colorado%20Springs%20%2F%20Downtown&checkinDate=2022-09-20&checkoutDate=2022-09-25&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=g-1snj  In attendance (1st name order):  Al Hernandez, Alex Marco, Dave May, Ed Bello, Ed Pijuan, Fred Hannum, Fred Jaca, Joe Pruett, Mark Phillips, Roger Kidder, Ron Carlson, Steve Malvita, Tracey Boyd, Tom Young, Vito Ecklund, Will Hays, Yorg Kuhne     Joe Pruett on behalf of Ed Pijuan President

 

 

SURVEILLANCE ROLE PLAYER OPPORTUNITIES IN MIAMI

   

  SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

      Chapter 76 - South Florida 

           “The Green Berets”

 

 

February 20, 2022

 

SURVEILLANCE ROLE PLAYER OPPORTUNITIES IN MIAMI

 

5326 Consultants, Inc. is looking for a few additional surveillance role players (SRPs) in Miami, Florida for work that has been awarded and is starting 23 February.

Requirements:

-SRP experience or real-world surveillance experience
-Secret-level clearance or above
-POV available to use for surveillance work
-Living in (or within comfortable driving distance from) Miami-Dade County
-An ability and willingness to work well with a team

We are unable to pay commuting/travel/lodging/meals and incidentals. Candidates must have a POV and must live within commuting distance to Miami. We appreciate all those who reached out to us in the past about interest in this work, but the budgetary constraints require us to consider only locals (or those who are willing and able to travel to and stay in the Miami area at their own cost). We unfortunately can't make any exceptions.

Surveillance mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS rate (as will parking, tolls, and other surveillance-related incidentals). The work will be performed on a 1099 basis. 
These are the dates for paid work:

  23 February 2022

24 February 2022	16 March 2022
25 February 2022	17 March 2022
26 February 2022	18 March 2022
28 February 2022	28 March 2022
01 March 2022	30 March 2022
02 March 2022	31 March 2022
03 March 2022	04 April 2022
15 March 2022	07 April 2022

If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to receive and consider your resume. Please email info@5326consultants.com. Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,
Stacey Blau

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

Thanks

Special Forces Announcement

: Dear SF Guys & Ladies:

Thank you for your showing of support for me but especially "Rita" at her funeral today.. Most of you had to travel many miles to get here and get up early too since we started at 9 AM (that was dictated by the cemetery)..

I will be eternally grateful for what you all did for Rita and my family .....You guys with the "Green Berets" , you stood out and looked "AWESOME" as Rita would say!

We've been having too many of these lately, "what you say we slow down huh"?

Take care and know our family was blessed by your coming and show of support...

Your Friend,

Chet Grimsley

Mission Bar-B-Q

We have lost One Of Our Own" MSGT Julian Cunningham EOD February 11, 2022

     "We have lost One Of Our Own"

        MSGT Julian Cunningham EOD February 11, 2022

We lost a great Special Forces brother MSGT(R), Julian Cunningham, he was standing tall 

as St. Peter welcomed him into the house of the Lord.

RIP Julian

Bill Eades

 We received the picture & below

note

It is with a heavy heart that I report MSGT Julian Cunningham’s last formation on earth was today 2-11-22.    He was surrounded by family as he left this world to be with God.  I had a chance to speak with him today and as I told him how many of you his brothers were praying and thinking of him - he seemed calm, Julian lived by example & was an amazing man and mentor to many.  He always had a word of encouragement and looked out for those around him.  He has touched many lives and will be sorely missed.  

He loved giving out his hand-carved “Green Beret” & other personal walking sticks and many of us have them to remember him by.  

We will post service details as soon as they become available.Darryl Schumacher

   "We have lost One Of Our Own"

        MSGT Julian Cunningham EOD February 11, 2022

Note from: Darryl Schumacher & Chris Bell has provided funeral information for MSGT(R), Julian Cunningham. 

Please find the time & date for Julian’s funeral service, if you attending & have a Beret - bring it & if you have one of his walkingsticks - please bring it. 

Visitation: Friday night February 18th -  18-2000 hours

Hopewell Funeral Home

6005 County Road 39 - Plant City, FL 33565

Funeral: Saturday, February 19th – 1100 hours

Little Union Little Union Primitive Baptist Church -

15510 County Road 39

Lithia, FL 33547

RIP Julian

Bill Eades

Funeral for the wife of CSM(R) Chet Grimsley

Funeral for the wife of CSM(R) Chet Grimsley 

       Rita Grimsley is now in the house of the Lord

Funeral for Rita Grimsley wife of CSM(R) Chet Grimsley

Date: Monday, February 14, 2022

Time: 9 AM to 10 AM  Visitation with Family

Place: Lake Ellen Baptist Church

           4495 Crawfordville Highway

           Crawfordville, FL

Service: 10:00 AM Funeral Service

Graveside Service: 12:00 Noon at Tallahassee National Cemetery (US 27 South)

SF members retired or active duty attending are encouraged to wear their "Beret" if they so desire... Rita always thought SF soldiers wearing their beret were "Awesome" looking soldiers.  

SFA chapter presidents meeting

   

  SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

          Chapter 76 - South Florida 

                “The Green Berets”

 

February 4, 2022

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

If you would care to watch the SFA Chapter President’s Meeting held yesterday, please copy and past the link below into your browser to access the video recording. 

 

SFA Chapter Presidents Meeting-20220203_160522-Meeting Recording.mp4

 

Thanks.

JD Campbell

SFA National Secretary

 

Our Chapter meeting scheduled for Saturday February 19^th at Sosta Caffe, 10800 Pines Blvd, PPines, is moved to 12 Noon, due to the restaurant opening at that time.   

 

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

Chapter 76 Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/SFA-South-Florida-Chapter-76-111343950710574/

 

Chapter Blog is located at http://SFACH76.Blogspot.com/

 

Special Forces Association Online Teamhouse https://teamhousespecialforcesassociation.org

 

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ED PIJUAN 

PRESIDENT

 

ROGER KIDDER

VICE PRESIDENT

 

AL HERNANDEZ

SECRETARY

 

JASON PSALTIDES

SECRETARY

 

JIM TRICE 

TREASURER 

 

TOM HOUSE

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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DAN POIRIER 

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Coconut Grove Art Festival

 

February 2, 2022

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

South Florida Artist Mary Ellen Sherl invites all military personnel to visit her booth in Regatta Park at the Coconut Grove Art Festival beginning Saturday February 19^th and lasting through Monday the 21^st.  

https://goo.gl/maps/5Dhx4bD2FXRvusgF7 3500 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove, FL.

 

 

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is offering $10 off the $20 entrance fee to all Military persons with ID.