April 19, 2023
Hello Members and Friends of the Association,
As previously stated, chapter brother Anthony Gorman underwent cardiac surgery on April 4 and this morning he advised that he is moving around without a cane or walker, so all is well with him.
From the SFA:
Dear SFA Members,
Don't delay, it is time to register for SFACON 2023! Prices for hotel room block go up after this weekend.
Hotel Reservations: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/
Just as a reminder, the 'Early Bird' deadline is April 21st before the price of registration increases, just to help us cover the costs of the event.
You can register for SFACON 2023 here: https://www.events.afr-
Included in $15000 registration is the SFA Picnic at the Indianapolis Speedway. Add the SFA Banquet on Thursday May 25, 2023 for $50.00.
Looking forward to seeing you in Indianapolis, IN. Stay safe. DOL
Kevin
From Jeremy Miller, SFA Chapter 500 President,
We need your help to ensure that this event is executed with the quality and honors that our guests and members deserve. Please help us this year by attending and spreading the word that this year's convention will be fantastic, in memory of our fallen for Memorial Day, and an electrifying experience at the track.
Understanding the Registration Fee and Benefits: With a registration fee of $150 for four days (equating to only $37.50 per day), attendees gain access to a wealth of valuable benefits, and helps cover expenses we have incurred including:
● SFA Symposiums, Seminars, and Discussions & Hospitality Suite**
● Travel and room costs and awards for Speakers, Entertainers, Gold Star families, and Medal of Honor recipients and Special guests.
● Comedian on Tuesday night
● Convention coins, T-shirts, and lanyards, Marketing cost.
● KIA Display (Green Berets killed in action) and entertainment.
● Hotel speaker and AV systems and Coffee station
● Access to Armed Forces Day, Carb Day, Festival Day Parade, and Race Day events
● Video interviews and stories of our members sharing their experiences, which will be archived into the official Special Forces record and serve as a keepsake for your families.
● Event Planning Coordination Contract with AFR
** Ref Hospitality Suite, we intend to allocate any surplus funds to help reduce or cover the cost of alcohol at the Hospitality and Picnic events, further enhancing the value and experience for our members.
We ask for your support in making this year's convention a success by attending and encouraging others to join us. Together, we can honor our fallen heroes, celebrate our community, and create lasting memories at the Indianapolis 500 track.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 SFA Convention in Indianapolis.
Sincerely, Jeremy Miller
SFACON 2023 Chair
SFA 500 President
Joe Pruett on behalf of
Ed Pijuan
President