Upcoming Events

MEMBER DEATHS

Capitol Hill Visits

Washington, D.C.

Colonial PVA Representatives will be traveling to Capital Hill in Washington, D.C. to meet with Senator’s and Congressman to discuss issues veterans with disabilities face and advocate for legislation for the benefit of all veterans and Americans with disabilities.

Mixed Format: In Person and Electronically March 8, 2023 Board

of Directors Meeting

Colonial Office & Via Zoom

Board of Directors will be meeting to discuss current issues facing the Chapter. This meeting is open to all members.

Zoom ID: 834 4215 0959

Passcode: 525176

Capitol Hill Summary Event

Colonial Office & Via Zoom

Colonial PVA Representatives that met with Legislators on Capitol Hill this year will summarize their meetings with Representative’s and Senator’s and discuss all the legislative priorities this year.

Zoom ID: 821 3869 8495

Passcode: 152132

Board of Directors Meeting

Colonial Office & Via Zoom

Board of Directors will be meeting to discuss current issues facing the Chapter. This meeting is open to all members.

Zoom ID: 834 4215 0959

Passcode: 525176

Welcoming New Board Members and Thanking Outgoing Members

As a non-profit organization, the Colonial Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (CCPVA) is governed by a board elected by its members. I am pleased to say that with this year’s election was the best in history of the Chapter. We have a total of 242 members that were able to cast a vote and we had a total of 82 votes received. In the past the Chapter was lucky to receive 45 votes. This shows that we have a healthy Chapter.

Colonial Chapter Board members serve a 2-year term and volunteer their time and energy to directly impact our Mission and our Chapter. The 10 –Members of the Board (President, Vice President, Sectary, Treasurer, 5 Board Members, and National Director) aims for both diversity of perspective and depth of expertise, and the strength of commitment for the Chapter and its Mission. Our new Board of Directors was elected by the membership, and I am excited to start working with each and every one of them. I also want to thank our outgoing members and welcome new members as well as extent a heartfelt thanks to Director’s past, present and future for their contributions and dedication to the Colonial Chapter Family.

Farewell to Outgoing Board Member

Robert Reuter has served on the Colonial Chapter Board of Directors for many terms totaling 13 years. He was Treasurer, Vice President, and Board Member and was acting President until a President was elected. Robert still is the Director of the Government Relation in Maryland, VAVS in Baltimore VA and sits on the Maryland Veterans Commission. He does all this in the name of the Colonial Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. We’re grateful for everything you do.

Welcome to New Board Members

I also want to congratulate and welcome to the Board three new members Betty Geer, Jerrod Harris and Charles Widdoes , along with Ann Adair, John Pepe, Christopher Bryant, Crystal young-Terrell and Patrick Burns who were re-elected. I am grateful and excited to have this group of individuals join the board and bring their unique talents, expertise, and perspectives to the Chapter leadership in order to further our Mission to restore hope and quality of life to Veterans with Paralysis, their Families and Caregivers. Our Vision is making the world accessible for everyone.

Sincerely,

MatthewPeeling President Colonial Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America

January 2023 Ski Trip: Treasurer John Pepe enjoyed a fun filled week of skiing Whitetail Ski Resort thanks to Two Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation. are a lot of opportunities out there for members to take advantage of just let us know what you want to do and JoAnn and I can point you in the right direction.

ross America: My Daughter, Aubree Hutton, and I volunteered to place Veterans graves on December 16, Delaware Veterans Memorial in Bear, Delaware. We were joined by Board Member Betty Geer and her husband Alan to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act

Holiday Party: The Holiday party was hosted at the Chapter office in Newark, Delaware on December 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The theme of the party is “Home for the Holidays” and we had food, games, and festive music as we brought all the members to where JoAnn and I spend most of time taking care of Chapter business. The new Board of Directors were sworn in prior to the party around noon and stuck around to mingle with all the guests. Volunteer Georgia Matoulas oversaw all the holiday decorations and created an awesome scene using the new Board Members photos. The party open house style, with attendee’s staying various lengths of time, coming and going throughout the day. See photo collage on page for more event photos