Greater El Paso Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars

Yesterday's planning meeting went well. We had some Patriots actively participate. Watch for the new calendar of meetings and activity's soon! Also our Chapter Action Planis coming. Will post here and email to Companions and Patriots once edits are done!

Next up...National Convention!

Reminder: Hybrid Planning Meeting is on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Applebee’s, 1985 George Dieter. Companions and Patriots welcome to join the staff in person or by Zoom. Zoom invites being sent soon or contact a staff member.

Someone shared: El Paso celebrates Independence Day with parades

El Paso celebrates Independence Day with parades Parades around El Paso celebrate America's birthday.

More parade photos!

Lined up and ready for Parade!

Chapter Companions will be participating in the Eastside Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4. Please join us!

Chapter Companions attended the virtual Spring Region XIII meeting tonight. Chapters shared an overview of OY 2023-2024 activities. Representatives from chapters in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico along with the Greater El Paso Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars attended the meeting.

Texas Veterans Commission recognized Women Veterans at a luncheon at the Women's Club of El Paso on June 15 to celebrate Women Veterans Day. Thanks to the Companions and Patriots who attended to celebrate the impact Women Veterans continue to have on our community!

El Paso Police Department, Mission Valley Regional Command Tactical Unit was recognized as the Chapter's Law Enforcement Unit of the Year. A UNIT Plaque and Certificates were presented. Thank you for keeping us safe!

Laura Beltran was recognized as an Outstanding Woman Volunteer by the YUCCA SCOUT. COUNCIL.

The Chaper Staff for the 2024-2025 Operational Year were installed. The term officially runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Congratulations to:
-CPT David Thackston, Chapter Commander
-HPM Daniel Maher, Sr. Vice Commander
-MAJ Bill Tarpley, Treasurer
- CPT Paula Mitchell, Adjutant
-HPM Laura Beltran, Chaplain
-LTC Jesus Beltran, Staff Officer
- LTC John Hamilton, Historian
- HPM Kevin Lassiter, Marshall

The Chapter also re-presented a plaque of recognition of Companion Laura Beltran by the Yucca Scout Council as an Outstanding Woman Volunteer in Scouting. Congratulations Laura! Well-deserved!

Also at today's Chapter meeting we had guests participating. BG Jack Kotter was recognized for his past participation in the Chapter's Veterans Forums, where we visit elementary schools during the weeks prior to Veterans Day! BG Kotter shared his experiences. He was encouraged to become Companion. We also had a representative from the West Texas Constitutional Association who spoke about the purpose and activities of the group in Civics education. Blas was encouraged to return and participate as a Patriot with the Chapter.

Today's Chapter meeting focused on recognition of Tactical Officer Lorenzo Olivas of the Mission Valley Regional Command Tactical Unit as the Chapter's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Unfortunately Officer Olivas was ill today. SGT Victor Vela accepted the plaque and Certificate of Appreciation for Officer Olivas.

Additionally, the Mission Valley Regional Command Tactical Unit was recognized as the Chapter's Law Enforcement Unit of the Year! The Mission Valley Regional Command is part of the El Paso Police Department. A Unit plaque and Unit Certificate of Appreciation was presented. Also, each member of the Tactical Unit received a Certificate of Appreciation!

Congratulations to all!

Family and friends were on hand to congratulate the Officers as well.

Thanks for making our community a safer place!

June Hybrid Chapter meeting this Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Applebee’s, 1985 George Dieter, EPTX. Social hour/lunch starts at 11, meeting starts at 12 noon. We are recognizing our Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and the Law Enforcement Unit of the Year! If you can't join us in person, connect via ZOOM. Link was emailed to Companions and Patriots, or contact a staff member for more information. See you Saturday!

Thanks to all the Women Veterans on Women's Veterans Day!

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Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts place flags at Fort Bliss National Cemetery Girl Scouts and Scouting America place flags on the graves at Fort Bliss Cemetery before Memorial Day on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Congratulations to HPM Laura Beltran! Laura received Influential Woman in Scouting award from the Yucca Council Scouts BSA. She was recognized at a breakfast this morning!

The May 17, 2024 Hybrid Chapter Meeting recognized recent Eagle Scout recipients. Yucca Council Commissioner and MOWW Patriot was guest speaker and talked about changes in organization affecting west Texas and New Mexico with the merger.

Photos coming soon.

May Hybrid Chapter meeting!

Please join us in person at Applebee’s, 1985 George Dieter or via Zoom. Zoom links were emailed to Companions and Patriot members. Please contact a staff member if you need the link.

We will be recognizing our Eagle Scouts at this months meeting as well as finalizing the nominations of staff for the next year!

Topic: May Greater El Paso Hybrid Chapter Luncheon/Meeting
Time:May 18, 2024 11:15 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) social hour and lunch on your own. Meeting starts at 12 noon.