San Pedro Chapter #95 was formed in 1992 and chartered by the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) Veterans’ Association on March 23, 1992.
The Women’s Army Corp Veterans’ Association is now the Women’s Army Corp Veterans’ Association – Army Women United (WACVA-AWU) that recognizes All Women Veterans, not just those who served in the Women’s Army Corp. Women of any era, having served, retired or currently serving in the Army, Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve, regardless of rank, may join the Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association-Army Women United as Regular Members. Women having served, retired or currently serving with any branch of the military other than the Army may join as Affiliate Members.
Our Chapter meets monthly, except in July and August, to conduct the business in the Chapter, plan community service activities, recognize accomplishments of members and coordinate service to those in need. You need not be a member to come to our meeting! Join us, see who we are, what we do, and how you can continue providing service to Women Veterans and our community.
Objectives
- To promote the general welfare of all Veterans and to help the less fortunate in our community, especially women who have served honorably in the Women’s Army Corps, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, and those now serving or who have served in the United States Army, the United State Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard of the United States.
- To support community service programs to help those in need.
- To promote camaraderie and share experiences with women who have served, or who are now serving, in the military.
- To share information on what is happening in the Sierra Vista community.
Community Activities
- Food Donations – Donate canned and non-perishable food items to the Sierra Vista food banks for distribution to needy families.
- Social Service Organizations – Provide support through donations such as Operation Christmas Child, Coats for Kids, Project Graduation and Peaches Pantry.
- Easter Project – Assemble and decorate Easter eggs for low income individuals and their families.
- Support the Disabled American Veterans led community Christmas project for low-income veterans and their families.
Social Functions and Activities
- Monthly lunches – open to all.
- WAC Anniversary and Chapter Anniversary celebration – May.
- Holiday Luncheon – December.
Service to Veterans
- JROTC Scholarships – Recognize outstanding JROTC senior cadets at Buena and/or Tombstone High Schools
- VA Patients – Provide items to Tucson VA hospital, VA Home, and Fisher House such as socks, lap robes, underwear, toiletries and holiday tray favors
- Memorial Fund – Provide memorials to the WAC Foundation in memory of deceased members
- Coffee with Vets – Provide coffee and pastries to veterans at the Sierra Vista Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
- Memorial Day – Attend memorial services on Fort Huachuca and the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Fallen Comrades – Honor fallen women comrades with a Final Salute during funeral services
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