Greetings Patriots,

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation declaring November National Veterans and Military Families Month.
I’d like to take this time to recognize and say thank you to all Veterans for their service and sacrifice that was made while wearing the US military uniform. A veteran’s service should not be taken lightly because service members gave up a lot to serve our nation, whether it was overseas in a conflict or on the home front, take time to remember them. I’d like to thank the family of the veterans. The sacrifices of the family are just as great and should not be forgotten.
Thank you all for your service,
SFC Tim Cowden, US Army Retired

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11.  While the POW*MIA Awareness Association does not have a ceremony for Veteran’s Day, we do support ceremonies of others.
The Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the American Legion is at 11am at the Memorial Building, 300 N Johnson (11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month – This is the date of the end of WWI Armistice Day.)

The American Legion Auxiliary Luncheon will immediately follow the ceremony at the Memorial Building.

The Idaho State Veterans Home Veterans Day Program is at 2:30pm at 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive.

Pocatello Cycle Annual Coat Drive
260 Yellowstone. Open Tuesday – Friday 10-5:30pm & Saturday 10-3pm
If you have coats or other winter gear to give, please take them down to Jan at Poky Cycle. They are accepting gently used coats for men, women, or children. Also, if you know of a family in need please send them down to the shop.

General Meeting
The next General Meeting is Friday, November 15th at 7pm at Liberty Hall.
We will have a Toys for Tots Box at the meeting for those that would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need. Please take a minute and think of families in our community that will need our help this year. Each campaign’s donations stay local. Southeast Idaho Toys for Tots Campaign is run by the Steven D. Merrell Marine Corps League Detachment #698 – Toys for Tots Coordinator Phillip Hartman.

Please review October’s General Meeting Minutes so we can entertain a motion to accept them at the meeting.

Parade of Lights
Float Decorating Party & Potluck
Sunday, Nov. 24 at 5pm
Great Western Malt 1666 Kraft Rd
Go through the main entrance and to the first Warehouse on the left “Warehouse 1” Please do not go past this point as they are letting us use this one warehouse, but we cannot be on the rest of the property, because of safety issues.
This is a potluck Please bring a dish or dessert to share and whatever you are drinking.

Parade
Friday, November 29 line up begins 4pm and parade begins at 6:30pm.
This is a nighttime parade, so all participants are required to be lit up. Remember to wear glow sticks or have some battery lights on your person. The Association will have candy, but if you would like to bring a bag that would be great. Every year we try to buy enough candy and every year it’s a gamble if we make it to the end or not.

Biker’s for Blood Community Blood Drive
Thursday, December 12 from 1-7pm at the Mountain View Event Center on 1567 Way to Grace.
If you are able please give. Giving blood is a simple thing to do and it can make a big difference in the lives of others. It is getting tougher to find individuals that are able to donate. If you are one of those that cannot give you can still help by finding volunteers that can donate.
To schedule an appointment to give blood for Bikers for Blood Drive please contact:
Jennifer Bowen “Bluuue” at 208-681-3132 or
Nicki Chopski “Chops” at 208-339-0420

Wreaths Across America
Saturday, December 14 10 am
Mountain View Cemetery (near Brady Chapel) 1520 S5th Ave.

Please join us for a ceremony put on by Civil Air Patrol and then laying of our wreaths. Everyone is welcome. This event is coordinated with the laying of wreaths at Arlington and many other cemeteries across the country.

If you would like to sponsor a wreath or buy a wreath for a specific veteran, please contact Shannon 208-221-1294 (Wreaths are $15 each. Orders must be in by Nov 22^nd). Our Association will be purchasing wreaths to be placed on veterans’ graves. To have one of our wreaths placed on a specific grave, please let Shannon know. After requests are filled the wreaths will placed randomly on veteran’s graves. No matter where the wreaths are placed it is an honor to lay these wreaths on the graves of these heroes.

Christmas Party/General Meeting
Friday, December 20 7pm Liberty Hall

This is a potluck Please bring a dish or dessert to share and whatever you are drinking.

Thank you for all you do,

Tim Cowden, Director
POW*MIA Awareness Rally Association-
Pocatello
co@powmiarodeo.org
208-221-1294

“Team America”
Doing the Right Thing

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Upcoming Events:

Veterans Day
Monday, November 11
The POW*MIA Awareness Association does not have a ceremony for Veteran’s Day, but we do support ceremonies of others:
Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the American Legion 11am Memorial Building 300 N Johnson (11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month – This is the date of the end of WWI Armistice Day.)

American Legion Auxiliary Luncheon immediately following the ceremony at the Memorial Building.

Idaho State Veterans Home Veterans Day Program 2:30pm 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive

Pocatello Cycle Annual Coat Drive
260 Yellowstone. Open Tuesday – Friday 10-5:30pm & Saturday 10-3pm.
If you have coats or other winter gear to give, please take them down to Jan at Pocatello Cycle. They are accepting gently used coats for men, women, or children. Also, if you know of a family in need please send them down to the shop.

November General Meeting
Friday, November 15 7pm
Liberty Hall, 325 W. Benton, Pocatello

Parade of Lights
Theme: A Night so Bright
Decorating Party
Sunday, November 24 at 5pm.
Great Western Malt, 1666 Kraft Road.
Go through the main entrance and to the first Warehouse on the left “Warehouse 1”. Please do not go past this point as they are letting us use this one warehouse, but we cannot be on the rest of the property, due to safety issues.
This is a potluck. Please bring a dish or dessert to share and whatever you are drinking.Parade
Friday, November 29 line up begins 4pm and parade begins at 6:30pm.
Biker’s for Blood Community Blood Drive
Thursday, December 12 from 1pm – 7pm
Mountain View Event Center, 1567 Way to Grace
To schedule your appointment. Please contact:
Jennifer Bowen “Bluuue” at 208-681-3132 or
Nicki Chopski “Chops” at 208-339-0420
Wreaths Across America
Saturday, December 14 at 10am
Brady Chapel in Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 South 5th Ave.
Christmas Party/General Meeting
Friday, December 20 at 7pm
Liberty Hall, 325 W. Benton, Pocatello
This is a potluck Please bring a dish or dessert to share and whatever you are drinking.