Local Vietnam Veterans of America Joe Birindelli Chapter 864 elect Chapter Officers 2018-19

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Posted 6/14/18

From Left to Right: Standing, Terry Skinner, President; Ron Moore, Secretary; Benjamin Rediker, Vice President; Val Obregon, Treasurer.

Sitting, Joe Birindelli, for whom the Chapter members have …

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Local Vietnam Veterans of America Joe Birindelli Chapter 864 elect Chapter Officers 2018-19

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From Left to Right: Standing, Terry Skinner, President; Ron Moore, Secretary; Benjamin Rediker, Vice President; Val Obregon, Treasurer.

Sitting, Joe Birindelli, for whom the Chapter members have recently honored by changing the Chapter name from VVA 864 Lower Baldwin County to VVA Joe Birindelli Chapter 864. He swore in the newly elected Chapter Officers during the May 29, 2018 Chapter meeting.

The chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month Jan. – Oct. The meetings are held at Café Acadiana, Silverhill. Although the actual business meeting starts at 2 p.m., members and guests are encouraged to enjoy fun, food, and fellowship from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. each meeting day.

Joe Birindelli was humbled by the honor from the Chapter members to change the name, but at first declined. Later, after the members and his wife, Sissy, encouraged him to accept the name change, he graciously approved. Spearheaded the founding of Chapter 864 along with VVA Chapter 701 President Tom Schwarz. Served in Vietnam and as captain in an armored unit. Awarded two Silver Stars and was presented the Purple Heart for wounds from combat.