VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 131 BERKS COUNTY, PA

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.

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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  2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOTICE - IMPORTANT
Sunday Oct 6., is the banner hanging ceremony in Exeter Township. I would like to see everyone there by 1630 to find out where they want us. I would ask that we wear our yellow T-Shirts and jeans or decent slacks. There is a slim chance I may be five or ten minutes late so someone can ask for Bob Hoffman and he will advise them on what to do. We will meet at 36th and Perkiomen Avenue and they will advise you on where to park. The banners that are being hung are for first responders and veterans. My understanding is that most of the banners, being hung, are for veterans.

The Berks County Veterans Affairs Etchberger Veterans Center is now open
on 23rd September, at 20 Commerce Dr, Wyomissing, 19610.
Please call us at 610-378-5601 you may need to leave a message
but we will return your calls soonest. I visited today, nice facility !

Parades: More people needed For Chapter 131 color guard. If interested contact Gary Letterhouse or Dave Ciscon !

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September 28 - 10:00am to 12:00pm. Standown in Pottstown.
This month only Veterans Island, Manatawny Street Pottstown PA 1964

October 5 - 11:00am to 2:00pm. Chicken BBQ sale at Sinking Spring VFW.
October 5 - Temple Halloween Parade. meet at Muhlenberg High School Parking lot. 5:00pm. Trucks will be available to ride in and there will be a Color Guard. All are welcome.    🎃🎃
October 6 - 4:00pm. Ceremony to honor Veterans and First Responders at 36th and Perkiomen in Exeter. Banners will be hung on lamp posts.
October 10 - Thursday - Social Gathering 1:00 pm - VVA Meeting  2 pm
October 13 – Navy’s Birthday. 🚢🛥🚤
October 22 - 2:00pm. Reception for Veterans at Berks Heim. Color Guard.

November 9 - 4 PM Veterans Appreciation Dinner Dance at Wilson High School. Tickets are $20.00 each from Dave Ciscon.
November 10 - Marine Corps Birthday. OOAH ⚓
November 11 – Veterans Day City Park Service 11 am
November 14 - Thursday - Social Gathering 1 pm - VVA Meeting  2pm

December 12 - VVA Christmas Dinner - Thursday 2 pm
December 14 - Weaths Across America
December 25 - Merry Christmas ⛄❄🎁