2017 Dinner Dance Fundraiser Held
On Saturday night September 9th an enthusiastic group came together at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building to raise funds to assist veterans in need as part of the annual event put on by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 223. Lou Nunez, chapter vice-president was the chairman of the event and the MC for the evening. Using round tables this year, brisk conversation was heard around the main auditorium as veteran’s issues in Sonoma County was discussed. Chef Luigi DiPace provided an excellent dinner consisting of Tri-Tip Steaks, Chicken, Vegetable Medley, Salad, and Baked Potatoes with all the “fixins”.
Jack Tibbetts, Vice-Mayor of Santa Rosa was the featured speaker of the evening and spoke warmly about the need of veterans in our community. There was plenty of dancing as Andy Martinez DJ-173rd of A.N.D.Y Brown Productions provided the DJ services for the evening. American Legion Post 21 provided the bar services for the evening as well.
There were door prizes, plenty of raffle items, and many silent auction items that help raise additional money. The highlight of the evening seemed to be the announcement that had everybody standup and look under their chairs. It seems there was a mad scramble to find the dozens of gift cards taped to the bottom the chairs.
VVA Chapter 223 would like to extend our thanks to our generous sponsors and donors:
Platinum Sponsors
California Veterans Benefits Fund

Mike Thompson

Summit Pain Alliance

Silver Sponsors
Lou and Elva Nunez
Bill and Barbara Burke
Donors
Leslie Johnson/Linda Thompsen
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Amy's Wicked Slush
Mendocino Avenue Car Wash & Detail Center
Adel's Restaurant
1st Nails of Healdsburg CA
Safeway of Healdsburg, CA
B&B RV Supplies
Occidental Hardware
Healdsburg Running Supply
Silver Rock Cellars
Rite Aid of Healdsburg CA
Charlie's Restaurant, Windsor CA
Morton & Bassett Spices
Mountain Mike's Pizza
McConnell Auto Group, Healdsburg CA
Law Office of Walter Rubenstein
Dragon's Restaurant of Healdsburg CA
Clay Vajgrt Artist
American GI Forum