53rd Annual
Western New York Armed Forces Week
Veterans Helping Veterans
In Support of Western New York
Veterans Housing Coalition
This year’s theme, "Veterans Helping Veterans" is in support
of the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition ( http://www.wnyvhc.org)
that has assisted well over 15,000 Veterans and special needs clients with
housing, case management, homeless prevention, employment, and referrals
since 1990.
May 5 - 11, 2013
Buffalo, New York
on the activities of the
53rd Annual Western New York Armed Forces Week 2013
Hosted by your United States Navy as a tribute to the men and women
of the United States Armed Forces .
Sponsored by the Western New York Armed Forces Week Committee
in cooperation with Military, Industrial, Civic, and Veterans’ Organizations
Opening Ceremony May 5, 2012 - 1245pm
WNY Armed Forces Week
Opening Ceremony
Sunday, May 5th,
Time 12:45 pm (1245 hours)
Public is invited
This is a rain or shine event
Admission to this event is free
Erie Canal Harbor
Adjacent to Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
at the Foot of Main Street
Featuring Military Color Guards
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, Post 264
and more.
Armed Forces Luncheon May 9, 2013
Armed Forces Luncheon
Thursday, May 9th
Cocktails (cash bar) - 1100 hours - Sit-down Luncheon - 1200 hours
Connecticut Street Armory
184 Connecticut Street , Buffalo, New York
Luncheon Donation - $ 30.00 per person (including gratuity)
Armed Forces Ball May 11, 2013
Armed Forces Ball
Saturday, May 11th
Cash Bar beginning at 1800 hours and Cash Bar after Dinner
Sit-down Dinner beginning at 1900 hours.
Buffalo Niagara Concept Band
Awards Ceremony
Connecticut Street Armory
184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, New York
Ball Donation - $35.00 per person (including gratuity)
Deadline for ticket sales is 30 April 2013
Ticket sales for Luncheon is limited to 500
Ticket sales for Ball is limited to 500
For Tickets: afwtickets@wnyafn.com
Western New York Armed Forces Week
PO BOX 0832
BUFFALO NY 14240-0832
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2013 Western New York Armed Forces Week Schedule of EventsTuesday, 12 FEB 2013 General Meeting- Dinner -5:30pm, Meeting 6:00pm - Fr. Justin Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Dinner: 1730 hours – Meeting: 1800 hours - Dinner Reservations Requests - afwreservations@wnyafn.com
Tickets and posters will be distributed
Tuesday, 12 Mar 2013 General Meeting- Dinner -5:30pm, Meeting 6:00pm - Fr. Justin Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Dinner: 1730 hours – Meeting: 1800 hours - Dinner Reservations Requests - afwreservations@wnyafn.com
Tickets and posters will be distributed - Photographs of awardees will be taken - Bios are due
Tuesday, 9 APR 2013 General Meeting- Dinner -5:30pm, Meeting 6:00pm - Fr. Justin Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Dinner: 1730 hours – Meeting: 1800 hours - Dinner Reservations Requests - afwreservations@wnyafn.com
Tickets and posters will be distributed
Tuesday, 30 APR 2013 General Meeting- Dinner -5:30pm, Meeting 6:00pm - Fr. Justin Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union Rd. Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Last day for ticket returns
Dinner: 1730 hours – Meeting: 1800 hours - Dinner Reservations Requests - afwreservations@wnyafn.com
Sunday, 5 May 2013 WNY Armed Forces Week Opening Ceremony
Erie Canal Harbor near the Naval & Military Park. Music 12:45pm Ceremony1:00pm - Admission - Free
For Information, Contact: afwopen@wnyafn.com
Tuesday, 7 May 2013 Setup for Luncheon 9am - contact: afwlunch@wnyafn.com
Connecticut Street Armory, 184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, New York - Contact:
afwlunch@wnyafn.comThursday, 9 May 2013 WNY AFW Luncheon 11:00am Cash Bar – 12:00 noon - Sit-down luncheon
Connecticut Street Armory, 184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, New York - Tickets $30 per person
Tickets - contact: afwtickets@wnyafn.com - Information - contact: afwlunch@wnyafn.com
Saturday, 11 May 2013 WNY AFW Ball - 6:00pm - Cash Bar – 7:00pm - Sit-down Dinner
Connecticut Street Armory, 184 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, New York - Tickets $35 per person
Tickets - contact: afwtickets@wnyafn.com - Information - contact: afwball@wnyafn.com
and stop back for future updates.
Navy Units in WNY Armed Forces Day Parade,
May 21, 1960, Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Civilian Chairman
Honorable John J. Gruber
General Chairman
Captain William D. Loockerman, United States Navy, Retired
Chief of Staff
Lieutenant Commander James Morton, United States Navy
Secretary
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Duggan, United States Army, Retired
Treasurer / Budget Director
Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army, Retired
Opening Ceremonies
Commander Tony Deaville, United States Navy, Retired
Captain John Kasmer, United States Army, Retired
Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Ventura, United States Army, Retired
Lieutenant Junior Grade, Joseph Pawli, United States Navy Sea Cadet Corps
Luncheon Chairman
Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Sparacino, United States Army, Retired
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Duggan, United States Army, Retired
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Patrick F. Morrow, United States Marine Corps, Retired
Ball Chairmen
Hospital Corpsman, Master Chief (Fleet Marine Force) Robert J. Clark, United States Navy, Retired
Awards Ceremony
Electricians Mate, Master Chief Walter Zawieruszynski, United States Navy, Retired
Ticket Chairmen
Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army, Retired
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Caruso, United States Army, Retired
Master Sergeant Richard Wieand, United States Army, Retired
Margaret Price
Tribute Book
Commander Wayne Sorrentino, United States Navy, Retired
Public Affairs - Publicity
Marina Woolcock
Website - Communication
Photographers Mate, Chief Tom Kelly, United States Navy, Retired
Senior Committee Advisor
Fred Dentinger, Navy
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