Welcome to the Vietnam Veterans Of America, Berks County Pennsylvania, Chapter 131 web site. This site was made to be a place where Veterans of all Branches of the Military, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard can get information on what is going on in the Berks County Pennsylvania area.
It is open to Veterans, Wife's, Husbands, Mothers, Fathers, Children, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, and Friends of any Veteran, living or deceased. Please take the time to share any information you would like so that others may know about you, or someone you know who was in the military during Vietnam, whether served in country or out of country. Everyone no matter what is welcome.
It is open to Veterans, Wife's, Husbands, Mothers, Fathers, Children, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, and Friends of any Veteran, living or deceased. Please take the time to share any information you would like so that others may know about you, or someone you know who was in the military during Vietnam, whether served in country or out of country. Everyone no matter what is welcome.
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VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 131 (VVA)
Meetings the 2nd Thursday of the month at the
READING REGIONAL Airport
2501 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605
Social Gathering 1:00 pm - VVA Meeting 2:00 pm
ASSOCIATE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA (AVVA)
meeting is at 1:00
(See additional information about joining under the AVVA tab)
The Berks County Combined Veterans Council meets at 7:00pm at the Berkshire Family Restaurant on State Hill road on the third Wednesday of the month. If you would like dinner arrive at 6:00pm. You are encouraged to attend their meeting.
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2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOTICE - IMPORTANT
Parades: More people needed For Chapter 131 color guard.
If interested contact Gary Letterhouse or Dave Ciscon !
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2025 EVENTS
March 22 - Standown Pottstown Rotary Pavition at Riverfront Park 10am to 12 pm
March 23 - Topton American Legion is having their Annual Veteran 's Luncheon Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:00-3:00.
It's open to all Veteran's plus one guest! RSAP by March 16th call or text Craig 610-207-5467 or Jenny 484-525-5085.
Mach 25 - National Medal of Honor Day
March 29 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day - 11am at Reading City Park 🎖⚔
April 10 – VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
April 11 – Set up for Dinner Dance
April 12 - 2025 4:00pm doors open and dinner at 5:00pm. VVA Chapter 131 Red White and Blue Dinner Dance. Lincoln Park Fire Company Social Quarters, 310 Old Fritztown Rd., Shillington..
(More information can be found under the Upcoming Events Tab)
April 14 - 2024 William Kerns former US Marine. Participated in the “Last Patrol” snd VVA member. Visitation at Bern Evangelical Church, 10:00am to 11:00am.Funeral Service 11:00am to 11:45am and Graveside Service 12:00pm.
May 8, VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
May Membership meeting names of Patriot Award for grandchildren nominees are due to the Chapter Secretary, Hugh Gill
May 9 - First Golf Meeting at 9:00am Wyomissing Restauant. We need volunteers to hekp raise donations and participate in the planning for this important event.
May 17 - 2025: Next Honor Flight trip to Washington DC. See Hugh Gill for Veterans, Guardian or Volunteer Applications, When you are notified of acceptance on the trip please let Hugh Gill know..The transportation will leave Reading Airport at 4:00am sharp. The cost is $25.00 per person. We have 13 people going so far.
May 17 – Armed Forces Day Parade More information to follow.
May 24 – Wyomissing Hills Memorial Day Parade More information to follow.
May 26 – Memorial Day Parade More information to follow.
June Membership meeting Essay by grandchildren of chapter member is due to the Chapter secretary.. Hugh Gill.
June 12 - VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
June 14 – Army’s Birthday - 🦼
July 4 – Pottstown Parade More info to follow !
July 10 - VVA Meeting 1pm/2pm
August 4 – Coast Guard’s Birthday - 🚢
August 14 - VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
August 24 – Ride For Freedom More info to follow !
September 11 - VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
September 14 - 16th Annual Golf Outing More info to follow!
September 18 – Air Force’s Birthday - ✈🚀
September 19 - POW/MIA Recognition Day - Candle Light Vigil
September 24 - 37th Anniversary Vietnam Memorial in Reading
October Halloween Parades – Temple More info to follow !
October 9 - VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
October 13 – Navy’s Birthday - 🚤
November 8 - Veterans Appreciation Dinner Dance
November 10 - Marine Corps Birthday - ⚓ 250th Anniversary ooah
November 11 – Veterans Day City Park Service 11:00 am
November 13 - VVA Meeting - 1pm/2pm
December 11 - VVA Christmas Dinner - The luncheon will be held in our normal meeting area.
December - Wreaths Across America More info to follow !
Welcome to the Berks County
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 131 Web site. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 131 Berks County P. O. Box 13735 Reading Pa 19612-3735 I personally want to thank everyone who visits this site. This site is intended to help all people, weather you are a Vietnam Veteran, or not a veteran at all, but may know a veteran and are wondering what being a veteran is all about, and want to help veterans.
This site is also made possible by the combined effort of all members of the Berks County, Pa. VVA 131. Though out the year VVA 131 hold various events to raise funds, these funds are used to help veterans, the funds are never used to benefit VVA 131, but are used to support veteran's, and veteran activities in Berks County, and beyond. 
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