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2018 EVENTS ARE STILL PENDING
If you have an event or an opportunity for CAM, please e-mail: Lori Stinson, Vice President of Military Affairs and Leadership Development: lstinson@sachamber.org. ★ = San Antonio Chamber Hosted Events TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018★ A Prayer Breakfast Honoring Military Chaplains
CAM SPONSORS, MILITARY AND THEIR SPOUSE/GUEST - FREE TO ATTEND.
ALL OTHERS - $30 PER PERSON. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. The CAM Prayer Breakfast is designed to honor Military Chaplains and their contributions to the spiritual wellbeing of service members and their families. The breakfast will feature a prayer service from Chaplains of the Christian, Jewish and Islam faiths.
Read more about our Keynote Speaker, SGT. (Ret.) David Reid, here. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018★ CAM TIP-OFF OPENING CEREMONY Parasports Exhibition Basketball Game and Lunch
OPEN TO MILITARY, CAM SPONSORS, AND SPECIAL GUESTS BY INVITATION ONLY.
Please join us for the official opening of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Celebrate America’s Military” presented by The Boeing Company and hosted at Morgan’s Wonderland on Wednesday, October 31st from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This unique event celebrates the spirit and resiliency of those wounded in military service and of civilians who also face daunting physical challenges – but who all demonstrate the undying spirit to overcome….and succeed.
There will be a fun and exciting exhibition wheelchair basketball game involving disabled veterans from ParaSports and participants in the Morgan’s Wonderland STRAPS (South Texas Regional Adaptive and Paralympic Sports) program. Playing alongside these athletes will be representatives of the local business community and our valued CAM partnering organizations. The event will also include guest speakers with lunch provided. Organizer:
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | www.sachamber.org THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018USO Career Event hosted by WellmedLocation: Omni at the Colonnade | Grand Ballroom | 9821 Colonnade Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78230
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM OPEN TO ALL VETERANS, MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSE/GUEST. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
In honor of our month-long Veteran’s Day celebration, we invite you to join us for a Military and Veteran Career Event hosted by WellMed, which is part of Optum and the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.
In partnership with the United Service Organization (USO), we welcome all military service members, spouses and veterans to network with our team members and learn about the career opportunities within our organization. At the event, meet some of our employee veterans to hear about their role, transition and experience working at UnitedHealth Group. Business leaders and recruiters will also be available to review your resume and help identify career opportunities that fit your military skill set. Join us for this exciting event to explore and chart your career path to do your life’s best work. View the event flyer. Organizer:
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | www.sachamber.org ★ Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Reception
OPEN TO ALL SENIOR ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSE/GUEST.
OPEN TO CAM SPONSORS REGISTRATION REQUIRED. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. In honor of the members of San Antonio’s senior enlisted service, the San Antonio Chamber will host a reception to recognize the critical roles that SNCO’s play in the readiness, morale and success of our nation’s military. Join us at Texas’ oldest VFW Post on the San Antonio river to salute and thank our senior enlisted service members. Spouses are encouraged to attend this reception. Dress is business casual for civilians and uniform of the day for military. Event is invite only for the business community.
All Active Duty Senior Enlisted Personnel in Uniform will receive a raffle opportunity. In honor of the members of San Antonio’s senior enlisted service, the San Antonio Chamber will host a reception to recognize the critical roles that SNCO’s play in the readiness, morale and success of our nation’s military. Join us at Texas’ oldest VFW Post on the San Antonio river to salute and thank our senior enlisted service members. Spouses are encouraged to attend this reception. Dress is business casual for civilians and uniform of the day for military. Event is invite only for the business community.
All Active Duty Senior Enlisted Personnel in Uniform will receive a raffle opportunity. Organizer:
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | www.sachamber.org FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 20183rd Annual BAMC Veterans Day CelebrationLocation: BAMC Garden Entrance Lawn | 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, San Antonio, TX 78219
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Celebration & Entertainment | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch & Health Fair OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Texas A&M Thank You for Your Service Veterans Art ShowLocation: Patriots Casa | One University Way San Antonio TX 78224
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Featuring Local San Antonio Veteran Artwork spanning multiple genres such as, Literature, Photography, Painting, Textiles, Leatherwork and more! Special guests prolific San Antonio artists, Lionel Sosa and Jesse Trevino.
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Texas A&M University - San Antonio | tamusa.edu Event Points of Contact: Event Contact - Brian Martin | Military Community Liaison | 210-784-1174 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018Third Annual You are Not Forgotten EventKeynote Speaker: Major General (USMC, ret) Angie Salinas, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
Location: 1500 W. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
What started in 2016 as an appreciation luncheon for, and panoramic photo of, our Westside Vietnam Veterans evolved into 2018’s open invitation to all veterans in San Antonio, and its surrounding areas, from all wars and conflicts. At the southwest corner of Commerce and Colorado, there is a mural named You Are Not Forgotten. Funded by San Anto Cultural Arts in 2006, lead muralist Mike Roman created the mural to honor his father, Antonio Roman, who served in the Vietnam War, and earned two Purple Hearts. Featuring a free lunch for all veterans, a Q&A with muralist Mike Roman and his father, a re-dedication ceremony for the mural, and live music throughout the day, “You Are Not Forgotten” is a significant gathering of the Westside community of San Antonio, Texas. In 2016 and 2017, we welcomed more than 200 veterans in addition to family. This year, we expect more than 600 people to attend, including 400 veterans plus family, and community members. For more information about sponsorship, and/or volunteer opportunities, please contact Jaime Macias at 210-452-7995.
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The Macias Family, the West Commerce Business Alliance, San Anto Cultural Arts, and the Westside Development Corporation Texas A&M Military Authors & Books ExpoLocation: Texas A&M University-San Antonio | One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Camouflaged Sisters LLC® in collaborative partnership with Texas A&M San Antonio and Heroes Media Group present the Military Authors & Books Expo (MABE) on November 3, 2018 from 11am – 4pm on the campus of Texas A & M San Antonio (TAMUSA). Join us in the TAMUSA Vista Room (Room 401), at One University Way, San Antonio, Texas for this inaugural event!
This event will be part of the TAMUSA ‘Celebrate America’s Military’ celebration.This will be a FREE event to the public. The expo will consist of featured authors sharing their stories on stage, keynote speakers, resources for aspiring authors, a kids’ corner, and networking opportunities - and plenty of books for sale!! This event will be a Readers' Paradise!! Book lovers, avid readers, and book clubs welcomed!! Our objective is to connect military authors with a community of support that will help them:
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Camouflaged Sisters LLC | camouflagedsisters.org Texas A&M San Antonio | www.tamusa.edu Heroes Media Group | heroesmediagroup.com Event Contact: Lila Holley | 845-392-0552 | lilaholley@gmail.com SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018Alamo Navy League BreakfastKeynote Speaker: RADM Eric C. Young USN (Ret)
Location: Fort Sam Houston Golf Course Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Please join us to celebrate our Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard service members who live and work in San Antonio and to learn more about the Sea Service’s missions and growth in and around Joint Base San Antonio.
About our Guest Speaker: Rear Adm. Eric Young Organizer:
Alamo Council Navy League Event Contact: Carolynn Snyder - snydercm@hotmail.com | 210-373-3121 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018★ Spirit of America Dinner
The Spirit of America dinner is the premiere event of Celebrate Americas Military and this year features a keynote address by Chef Robert Irvine of the Robert Irvine Foundation: For Our Heroes, a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization that honors the men and women defending our country, first responders and the many other heroes in our lives. The Foundation's mission is to support individuals and organizations committed to enriching the lives of our heroes and their families. The Spirit of America Dinner is attended by over 500 military personnel from all branches of service as well as business and civic leaders from across San Antonio. The evening includes a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner and entertainment from the Air Force Band of the West.
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San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | www.sachamber.org THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 20182018 Alamo AFA Combat BreakfastLocation: JBSA-Randolph Kendrick Club
Time: 8:00 AM Host: Maj. Gen. Andrew Toth, Commander, Air Force Personnel Center Guest Speaker: Col. (Sel) Kato Martinez REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please register by Monday, Nov 5. If you will need assistance getting on the base, we will need your registration no later than Oct 26.
Click here to learn about our host Click here to learn about our keynote speaker Organizer:
Air Force Association Alamo Chapter | alamoafa.org Red, White, and You Hiring Fair and Veterans Information VillageLocation: Hall C of the Expo Hall - 3201 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78219
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 12:00 p.m.
Save the date for transitioning service members. Veterans, and Spouses!
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Workforce Solutions Alamo | www.workforcesolutionsalamo.org FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018Boots on VetsCALL FOR VETERANS PARTICIPATION
This is a call for veterans to wear their old active duty boots (or similar combat boots)
on 11/09/18, the Friday before Marines Corps birthday and Veteran’s Day Veterans, wear your boots with ANY and EVERY attire you would normally were that day. Yes, wear them to work!
5th Annual American GI Forum Veterans Day Golf TournamentLocation: The Quarry Golf Course | 444 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209
Time: 7:00 AM Sign-In | 8:30 AM Shotgun REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Our ultimate goal at NVOP is to provide veterans with permanent, sustainable housing and access to meaningful and good-paying jobs. However, many times, grant restrictions limit the type of assistance we can offer. That is why all proceeds from the 5th Annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament go directly to fund immediate veteran client needs such as rental assistance, childcare, emergency food, utility costs, and transportation. As we prepare for an increase of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans in our communities, your support of this event is more important than ever.
Learn more at the event website. Click here. Organizer:
The American GI Forum | www.agif-nvop.org Event Points of Contact: Registration & Contact - Van Mitchell, Tournament Director | 210-223-4088 | vmitchell@agif-nvop.org Sponsorship Coordinator - Julianna Gonzaba | 210-223-4088 | jgonzaba@agif-nvop.org Texas A&M Flag Raising CeremonyLocation: Behind Patriots Casa | One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
Time: 8:30 AM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Texas A&M University - San Antonio | tamusa.edu Event Points of Contact: Event Contact - Brian Martin | Military Community Liaison | 210-784-1174 USO C.A.M.PLocation: Fort Sam Houston USO Fitness Center
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM OPEN TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES
USO C.A.M.P. is a family friendly event with food, drink and entertainment for all ages. H-E-B and The Godly Grillers will sponsor a delicious Bar-B-Que lunch for 300 service members and their families. We have variety of games and entertainment planned to include a variety of indoor and outdoor life size games, sumo suit wrestling, face-painting, a craft table, giveaways, music and fun for everyone! During C.A.M.P. we partner with “Under Armour” and put on a Fitness Challenge for our service members and anyone who’s up for a fun competition. This event is open to all Active Duty military and their families. Volunteers are welcome, please contact Annette Harris, aharris@uso.org.
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USO San Antonio | sanantonio.uso.org Event Points of Contact: Event Contact - Annette Harris | aharris@uso.org SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018San Antonio Heart & Stroke Walk 5KLocation: Texas A&M San Antonio | One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
Time: 7:15 AM - Runner Check-in | 8:00 AM - Timed 5K Heart Race | 9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony, Heart & Stroke Walk to Follow OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Let's walk like it's 1993! Break out your best 1990s fashions and come out to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Heart & Stroke Walk. The Heart & Stroke Walk is the American Heart Association's premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country's No. 1 and No. 5 killers - heart disease and stroke. At the San Antonio Heart & Stroke Walk, we will honor survivors, remember loved ones, and celebrate the AHA Mission.
Kidd Kraddick Morning Show DJ, Sponsor Give Aways, KidsZone, Doggie Den, Survivor Celebrations, Surprise Guests, and so much more! 5K Heart Race - $25 race entry fee, includes your official swag bag! In honor of Veterans Day weekend, we will have a special acknowledgement of all military and first responders. View the Event Flyer Organizer:
American Heart Association | SanAntonioHeartWalk.org Event Points of Contact: Sponsorship Contact - Tammi Martin | Tammi.Martin@heart.org 19th Annual U.S. Military Veterans Parade & Wreath Laying at the AlamoLocation: Wreath Laying Start - 451 Jefferson Street | Parade - W Houston Street
Time: Wreath Laying - 10:00 AM | Parade - 12 noon Grand Marshall: Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Commander, 502 Air Base Wing Honorary Grand Marshalls:
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
U.S. Military Veterans Parade Association with its proud theme of “Veterans and Community United”, which hails to the core of its existence and purpose. Our goal is to present a Veterans Parade that all can point to as the crowning jewel for Celebrate America’s Military Week in San Antonio, Texas.
Join us in lining the downtown streets and waving your American flag, showing your pride as you honor those veterans, past and present, who so unselfishly served or serve to defend our freedom in our great Nation - under God, and the freedom of others around the world. Click here for the Parade Entry Application 2018 San Antonio CityWide Marine Corps Birthday BallLocation: Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Time: 5:30 PM OPEN TO ACTIVE DUTY MARINES, MARINE VETERANS, FMF CORPSMAN & CIVILIAN AND MILITARY GUESTS
The City of San Antonio will celebrate the 243rd US Marine Corps Birthday on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. The price is $75 per ticket (until 1 July) and seating is limited. The Grand Hyatt has blocked rooms at a special price. To make your reservations, use this link: Marine Corps Ball Room Reservation. This BALL TICKET price ($75) is only good from June 1 thru 30 June. Disclaimer: Eventbrite charges a small fee for the service (for a $75 ticket, $81.24 will be charged on your card). Prices will increase to:
Tickets will not be available after October 31st, but we will run a waiting list to accommodate those who contact the Protocol Officer (Laura Brown 210 540-8474 or email laura_brown8999@yahoo.com). Active Duty Marines, Marine Veterans, FMF Corpsman and Civilian and Military guests are cordially invited to attend. Dress for this event is Dress Blue Alpha or Bravo, Evening Dress uniform or Service Alpha. Black tie/Evening gown for our civilian guests, veterans, and retirees. To purchase tickets BY CHECK OR TO RESERVE ENTIRE TABLE, please contact our Protocol Officer with any questions (Laura Brown 210 540-8474 or email laura_brown8999@yahoo.com). Organizer:
Alamo Detachment 315, Marine Corps League Event point of contact: Laura Brown, Protocol Officer | laura_brown8999@yahoo.com | 210 540-8474 Alamo Tricentennial Lecture Series: Alamo ArchaeologyLocation:The Alamo, Alamo Hall, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78299
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
In 2018, San Antonio will celebrate its 300th anniversary, and as part of that celebration, the Alamo is excited to announce the Alamo Tricentennial Lecture Series!
Each month, the Alamo will bring you experts who will explore the events, people, and themes that shaped the history of the Alamo, San Antonio, and Texas. Over 20 archaeological investigations have occurred at The Alamo over the last 50 years. In 2016, archaeological investigations occurred at The Alamo in conjunction with the Alamo Master Planning process. City of San Antonio Archaeologist Kay Hindes will discuss some of the previous archaeological investigations as well as cover the results of the 2016 archaeological investigations. San Antonio Spurs Veterans Appreciation Night
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