Lufkin - Nacogdoches Vietnam Veterans of America

Photo by Joel Andrews/Lufkin Daily NewsThe Lufkin Nacogdoches chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America is one of newest Texas chapters.  It was officially chartered in October, 2003.  The chapter is comprised of Vietnam era veterans from Lufkin, Nacogdoches and the surrounding area.  The chapter is committed to supporting veterans rights in the area and in honoring Vietnam veterans and the veterans of all American conflicts. 

 

The chapter is fortunate to have members representing all services and has two Vietnam veteran nurses as members.  Membership is open to all military veterans of the Vietnam era.  Interested veterans can contact Mike Bishop or Tom Harris.
 



Chapter 931 meetings are held once a month at 7 PM on the second Thursday.  The meetings alternate between the DAV hall in Lufkin and a location in Nacogdoches that will be decided soon.  Call 936.639.1113 for meeting information.

 

A DD Form 214 is required for membership and the annual dues is $20.00.  All Vietnam Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans are welcome.

 

Chapter News

 

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 931 of Lufkin/Nacogdoches hosted a memorial ceremony on May 30th at the Nacogdoches County Court House.  Read more about it.  They also held an Anniversary Commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War, on April 30 at Lufkin City Hall. The ceremony was in honor of Vietnam veterans and families of the 28 area servicemen who died in Vietnam. The Ceremony was a great success and well attended. 

Officers 2004

President..       Don Hays

Vice-Pres..     Joe Adams

2nd VP..        James Potter

Secretary..       Ted Ayres

Treasurer..  R.D. Whittner

Sgt. at Arms..  Jim Lasiter

Chaplain..     Keith Stanley

Board Rep... Tom Harris and Mike Neely
 

Chapter 931 was chartered in 2003

Angelina County Vietnam War Causalities