60th Annual
Western New York
Armed Forces Celebration
"Diamond Jubilee"
May 3 - 9, 2020
Buffalo, New York
on the activities of the
60th Annual Western New York Armed Forces Week 2020
Presented by the
Western New York
Armed Forces Committee
since 1960
as a tribute to the men and women
of the United States Armed Forces .
This year our COAST GUARD Members
are hosting the week's events
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Opening Ceremony
3 May 2020
10 am
Walden Galleria Apple Court
Featuring Military Color Guards
American Legion Band
of the Tonawandas, Post 264
and more.
Opening Ceremony is a free event open to the public
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WNY Armed Forces Week
Luncheon
7 May 2020
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Cocktails (cash bar) - 1100 hours
Sit-down Luncheon - 1200 hours
Tonawanda Castle
69 Delaware Street
Tonawanda New York 14150
Luncheon Donation
$ 30.00 per person (including gratuity)
For Luncheon Tickets:
WNYAFW Luncheon Ticket by Mail Form (word)
WNYAFW Luncheon Ticket by echeck
WNYAFW Lunch Ticket credit card sales (additional fee)
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WNY Armed Forces Week
Ball and Awards
9 May 2020
6 pm
Cocktails (cash bar) - 1800 hours
Sit-down Dinner - 1830 hours
Tonawanda Castle
69 Delaware Street
Tonawanda New York 14150
Ball
Donation$ 50.00 per person (including gratuity)
For Ball Tickets:
WNYAFW Ball Ticket by Mail Form (word)
WNYAFW Ball Ticket credit card sales (additional fee)
2019
(last year)WNYAFW Awardees Group Photograph
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Schedule of Events 2020
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Tuesday, 10 March 2020
General Committee Meeting
Awardee and Committee Photographs at 1700 hours
Dinner at 1800 hours - Meeting at 1830 hours
Father Justin Knights of Columbus
2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Reservations Required for Meeting Attendance
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Tuesday, 7 April 2020
General Committee Meeting
- Paper Ticket Cutoff -
Dinner at 1800 hours - Meeting at 1830 hours
Father Justin Knights of Columbus
2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Reservations Required for Meeting Attendance
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Tuesday, 15 April 2020
No Meeting
- Tribute Book Deadline -
Contact Tribute Book Committee
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Tuesday, 28 April 2020
General Committee Meeting
No Dinner - Meeting at 1830 hours
Father Justin Knights of Columbus
2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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Sunday,
3 May 2020WNYAFW Opening Ceremony
10 am
Walden Galleria Apple Court
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WNY Armed Forces Week Luncheon
7 May 2020
11am
Tonawanda Castle
69 Delaware Street
Tonawanda New York 14150
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WNY Armed Forces Week Ball
9 May 2020
6 pm
Tonawanda Castle
69 Delaware Street
Tonawanda New York 14150
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WNYAFW 2019
Gold Level Sponsor
Thank You for your support!
2020 Western New York Armed Forces Week Committee
Civilian Chairman
Honorable Frank Caruso
General Chairman
Captain Brian Roche, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Deputy Chairman
Commander Tim Balunis, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Chief of Staff
Machinery Technician Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Martin, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Secretary
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Walther, United States Army, Retired
Treasurer
Storekeeper First Class Petty Officer Lauren Moore
, United States Coast Guard, Retired United States Army, Retired
Public Affairs and Marketing
Kathy Weppner
Dennis Weppner
Elaine Jarzynka
Sponsorship
Boatswain’s Mate Second ClassPetty Officer Mark Weidmann, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Lieutenant Commander George Boller, United States Navy Reserve, Retired
Opening Ceremonies
Captain John R. Kasmer, United States Army, Retired
Senior Master Sergeant Jeffrey Gray, United States Air Force
Captain Brian Roche, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Luncheon
Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Sparacino, United States Army, Retired
Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army, Retired
Commissioned Warrant Officer 4 Patrick Morrow, United States Marine Corps, Retired
Ball
Kathy Weppner
Elaine Jarzynka
Awards
Commander Wayne Sorrentino, United States Navy, Retired
Tribute Book
Marine Science Technician Chief Petty Officer Ken Kobylanski, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Mrs. Lynn Kobylanski
Commissioned Warrant Officer 5 John Cardarella, NYSRL
Tickets
Lieutenant Commander George Boller, United States Navy Reserve, Retired
Ms. Margaret Price
Yeoman First Class Petty Officer Dorothy Button, United States Coast Guard, Retired
Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army, Retired
Website
Photographers Mate Chief Petty Officer Thomas Kelly, United States Navy. Retired
Thank You for Your Support!
