All pages have a link so viewers may get back to our "Main Web Page". Every page also has an appropriate song or audio clip included. More than 1,500 photos, several slide-shows, and nearly 40 videos may be found on our Website.
1. Agendas & Minutes Last 18 months of our General Membership Agendas and General Membership Minutes. Sound Clip: "History of my Rifle"
2. Agent Orange Important info and 9 links. Sound Clip: "Marine Corps Lives!"
3. Awards. This page shows 2 photos of our different Awards from the community. Song "50,000 Names on the Wall" by George Jones
4. Buddy Poppy Days Historical Information and 18 photos. Song: "God Bless America"
5. Burger School for Kids with Autism. We help out by attending, teaching and participating with two important school events every year. The Christmas Carnival and their Special Basketball Game. We also buy medals for all kids who participate in the basketball game and flags, pins, and other patriotic items for all students at the Christmas Carnival. 10 photos are located on this web page. Song: "Welcome Home" sung by Rory Lee Feek.
6. By Laws, Documents, and Forms. Included on page are PDF files for 12 Forms, 17 pages of our By-Laws, 3 photos, and 17 Department of Veterans links. Sound Clip "Paris Island"
7. Calendar (Yearly) of Events. Includes a brief listing of all of our events and meetings for the upcoming year. This page is updated at least every month or as often as needed. Song "Semper Fidelis"
8. Canton Veterans Memorial and Canton Memorial Service. Photo of the Memorial and 10 photos taken at the 2010 Memorial Day Service. Included is a listing of all KIA/POW/MIAs of: Civil War, WWII, Vietnam War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan War. Song "Taps"
9. Car Show For Vets. New Webpage August 2010 On August 7, 2010, a special Car Show For Vets was held. Check out the 17 photos from the event.
10. Car Wash "Mainstreet Auto Wash". An Annual Event and one of our year's best fund raisers. 38 photos are posted. Song: "Fun, Fun, Fun" by The Beach Boys
11. Cell Phones For Soldiers An Annual Event in which our members help raise money for Cell Phone For Soldier's. 4 photos are displayed. Song "God Bless America"
12. Flag Retirement Ceremony. A continuing program since 2008. Our Chapter is extremely involved with identifying worn out and torn flags in our area. We continually purchase U.S. flags and offer residents within our area the chance to trade in their worn out flag in exchange for a new one. All flags are made in the U.S. The local Boy Scouts help out in this program. Shown are 4 photos. Song "Grand Old Flag"
13. Chapter 528 AVVA. Our AVVA is very active and this page is designed for them so they can check it out and see what is happening specifically for them in regards to our AVVA as well as the National AVVA. The AVVA Representative writes monthly articles about what's happening in Michigan as well as nationally. Song "Under The Double Eagle"
14. Charity Motors. This page was created so viewers could go to this page if they are donated one's car and then our Chapter could get credit for it. Sound Clip Chopper Huey
15. Christmas Party. This page has dozens of photos on it and more than 50 more when one goes to the Kodak's Gallery of Photos linked website. Song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
16. Color Guard/Honor Guard. This page is dedicated to the members who are involved in our Chapter's Color Guard. It includes 30 photos of our men and women. It also contains photos of our Color Guard's Awards. Song "El Capitan March"
17. Committees and Committee Chairs. All of our Chapter Committees and Committee Chairs are listed. On this page viewers can click on the Committee Chair's name. This will then link to one's email client so it makes it easy to email one of the Committee Chairs. Also listed are members who are either Co-Chairs or important members of the Committee. Sound Clip "This is my rifle"
18. Cornel Osier's Ride To Hell, MI. Every year Chapter 528 bikers get together with many more bikers and ride to Hell, Michigan. 3 photos of the event. Song "50,000 Names on the Wall"
19. Cruz'n 528 Car Show. This is one of more important events which take place every Wednesday from May to the end of September. This event is one of our Chapter's best fund raisers. The page includes 37 photos with a link to a few special slideshow of hundreds of more photos. Song "Fun, Fun, Fun"
20. Display Cases. This page shows 2 photos of our display cases. Sound Clip "Marine Corps Forever"
21. Elected Officials. This page lists all Chapter Officers, Executive Board Members, State Council Delegates, 2009 National Convention Delegates, 2009 Nominating Committee, and our AVVA Representative. One may also click on an elected official's name to be able to email each member. 5 photos are in view on this page. Song "Dinky Dah Blues"
22. Essay Scholarship Contest. One of the most enjoyable events which our Chapter is involved with is our Annual Essay Scholarship Contest. Members as well as family members are invited to compete in a writing contest. Each year three college students are fortunate enough to win prize money and a Certificate. The total prize money is $1,500.00. This successful event is participated by nine of our members. Three members are the Co-Chairs and six members volunteer to be judges. Viewers may view 8 photos on this page. Sound Clip "Good Morning Vietnam" by Robin Williams
23. Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is one of the more enjoyable events which our Chapter gets involved. 24 photos are displayed on this web page. Song by Rory Lee
24. Fishing Derby Wayne County. Every year our Chapter along with Wayne County Parks and Recreation offer residents of Wayne County the chance to fish for newly stocked Rainbow Trout. This annual event is one of the most enjoyable of the year. Literally hundreds of kids from ages 1 month to 12 years are allowed to fish for free. Three prizes are given to kids from three different age groups. A member of our Chapter also donates his time to mounting the largest fish caught. This event is usually shown on local TV stations. Take a look at the 47 photos on this page. You must see the huge smiles on the kids faces! Song "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
25. Friday Fish Fry. During the Lenten Season, our Chapter helps out our VFW in assisting with the preparation and serving of fish and chips. 76 photos of the event are posted. Song "El Capitan March"
26. History of Chapter 528. This page shows 13 photos and goes into detail of the history of our chapter as well as the history of the VVA. Song "Grand Old Flag"
27. Independence Day Parade & Celebration This page was created on July 6, 2010. It displays 8 photos.
28. In Memoriam
29. Jim Hodgson Photos of South East Asia. Jim is a current member of Chapter 528. A couple of years ago he and his wife went back to visit South East Asia. Jim was happy to share many of his photos from the trip. 39 photos are located on this page. Song "Battle Cry of Freedom"
30. Joy Road Adopt-A-Road Pick-Up. Several times each and every year members of our Chapter go out to clean-up trash around Joy Road. 2 photos of our members are located on this page. Song "Fun Fun Fun"
31. Kokomo Reunion. Every year Vietnam Veterans get together in Kokomo, IN. This web page is devoted to many of our members who make the annual trip. 43 photos are located on this page. Song "Dinky Dau Blues"
32. Links. Our Links Page is by far the most comprehensive VVA Links Page on the Internet. Over 1,000 sites are listed as well as being able to be clicked on in order to go to the website. 67 Photos are located on this page. This page is updated several times each month. The following is the breakdown of this website: Robin Williams Shouting "Good Morning Vietnam!"
142
Websites for Vietnam Veterans
27 VVA State Council Websites
281 VVA Chapter
Websites
15 Michigan VVA Chapter Websites
11 Michigan Memorials and Monuments
Websites
23 International VVA Websites
14 Vietnam Veteran Groups outside of
VVA
62 Vietnam Motorcylcle Websites (MC)
101 U.S. Military Websites
243
Websites for Veterans
103 U.S. Government Websites
10 Personal Websites of
Chapter 528 Members.
33. Members In Distress. This page is updated as often as needed. It includes all members and family members who are in the hospital, seriously ill, or recently passed away.
34. Members of the Year. Every year our Chapter honors members who have gone beyond the normal duties and are honored as Members of the Year. We honor Chapter Member of the Year, Chapter Officer of the Year, Board Member of the Year, and Associate Member of the Year. 5 photos for viewing! Song "Under The Double Eagle"
35. Members Service Photos. This page is a collection of photos members have submitted of themselves being photographed when they were in service. We currently have 65 Members Photos being displayed out of our 195 membership. Besides the service photo we include the branch of service and the year the photo was taken. Take a look at the 67 photos! Song "Satisfaction"
36. Memories of Vietnam. This page is made up of 70 images and photos that Vietnam Veterans would recognize. Song "Satisfaction"
37. Michigan State Council News. This page includes information by one of our members who is the Secretary at Michigan's State VVA Council. Our member reports on what the VVA State Council of Michigan is doing. Sound Clip "This Is My Rifle"
38. Mike Schlott's Calendars. This web page is created by the efforts of member Mike Schlott. Every month Mike sends in a calendar which he has created which displays our monthly events. Song "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
39. "The Moving Wall". The Moving Wall Web Page is dedicated to the "Moving Wall" which moves around the country. 59 photos are displayed showing how Chapter 528 members have helped with the putting up the wall and guarding the wall during the two times the "Moving Wall" has come to our area in Michigan. Song "America" by Ray Charles
40. National Convention (VVA). One of our most important web pages. 49 photos are displayed showing Chapter 528's involvement with the Bi-Annual VVA Convention. Our Chapter is extremely proud of the fact that we actively support the State of Michigan Council by helping in selling merchandise to help support our State Council of Michigan. Song: "National Anthem" sung by Whitney Houston
41. Newsletters (Homefront). A very important web page which has links to our past 2 years of our Newsletter which we call Homefront. Every month we have the ability to not only send out a monthly Newsletter to all of our members by way of postal service but we also can send out the newsletter by email and by way of this placing on this web page. Song "Proud To Be An American"
42. Our Parades. This page shows 25 photos of the most recent Parades our Chapter was involved. Parades include Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Song "Semper Fidelis March"
43. Picnic. This page shows viewers 45 photos of our yearly Chapter Picnic. Song "Battle Cry of Freedom"
44. Post Clean-up. This is our newest page (May 9, 2010). More than a dozen photos of members shown cleaning up the outside of our Post.
45. POW/MIA. This web page explains our Chapter's involvement with POW and MIA. Several photos help to highlight the importance of the page. Song "America"
46. Product Sales. This page shows and lists the different products that our Chapter sells Including: jackets, t-shirts, sweet-shirts, stickers, key rings, U.S. Flag, and decals. 17 photos are shown. Song "America"
47. "Recent Events and Photos". This is one of our most important web pages. It usually includes information of our most recent events (last couple of months). Many times it has links to dozens of photos which were taken at each of the events. Sometimes more than one hundred photos may be seen from this web page depending on the time of the year. Also, it is possible for viewers to see even more photos by clicking on linked names which then sends the viewer to Kodak's Gallery Photo Webpage which many times have as many as 50 more photos of the event. After a couple of months, the event and photos go to another of our most important Webpage "Yearly Events and Photos Web Page." (see number 60). Song: "Proud To Be An American"
48. Remembrance Run. Remembrance Run shows how our Members every year take a journey to honor the memories of our most members who most recently passed away. This page currently has 22 photos of our members taking part in this yearly event. Song "50,000 Names on the Wall"
49. Run To The North Wall. This page was created to honor the Canadians who took part in the Vietnam War. Every year many of our members go across the Detroit River into Windsor, Canada in order to part in this Ceremony. 7 photos help to show our involvement. Sound Clip "This Is My Rifle"
50. Salvation Army Bell Ringing. Chapter 528 participates in helping out with Ringing the Bells for the Salvation Army. On this page one may see 6 photos of our members helping out. Song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
51. Sportsman's Raffle. By far, this event consumes 9 months or more of our involvement and is the single most important activity of our Chapter. We earn most of our money for our expenses and charities. Take a look at 4 photos of the event. Song "God Bless America"
52. "Upcoming Events". This is another of our most important pages. Unlike our Yearly Calendar of Events Page, this page goes into more information concerning the event. Many times has links to the Event as well as Event Flyers. In addition, the upcoming event will usually have the person's name who is in charge of the Event. Song: "Welcome Home" sung by Rory Lee Feek
53. Visiting Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital Christmas Program. By far one of the most rewarding and enjoyable nights of the year. Chapter 528 teams up with VVA Chapter 310 (Washtenaw County) to help bring Christmas cheer to more than 100 patients at the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital. 26 photos and one video shows how our Chapter helps to bring Christmas cheer to our fellow veterans at our local VA hospital. Song "Silent Night"
54. Veterans Day. This web page is dedicated to all Veterans. It shows how Chapter 528 is extremely involved in supporting Veterans Day. 7 photos are shown on this page. Song "Proud To Be An America"
55. Veterans Night At Comerica Park. This page displays the fun times our Chapter experienced when we attend each and every year a baseball game played at Comerica Park (Detroit, Michigan) Detroit Tigers. Displayed our 32 photos of our most recent involvement. By the way the Detroit Tigers won the game! Song "Born In The USA" by Bruce Springstein
56. Videos and Slideshows. This page consists of videos concerning the Vietnam War. More than 24 videos may be access from this page. Sound Clip "I Am Hard"
57. VVA Product Sales and Michigan State VVA Council. This website is home for The Michigan State VVA Council and VVA Product Sales was created so Veterans can go online with this page and buy military items. Song "Dinky Dah Blue"
58. VVA National Conference. New Webpage August 2010 This web page displays Chapter 528's involvement at the 2010 VVA National Conference in Orlando, Florida - August 10th - 15th. 16 photos are shown.
59. VVA Michigan State Convention. New Webpage August 2010 Our Michigan State Council had a State Convention in Dearborn/Detroit Michigan in early summer. Twenty photos were taken during the Convention.
60. Yearly Events and Photos. This is probably our most important web page because it lists more than 100 of our activities and events. Hundreds of photos as well as dozens of slideshows are access from this web page. Song "Born In The USA"
61. 716th Etched In Stone. This page was created to honor the memory of the men who made the "Ultimate Sacrifice" as members of the 716th Military Police in Saigon. "Taps"
62. Chapter 528 Yahoo Groups. This web page was created by one of our members so that members can go online to chat with one another.
63. Chapter 528 List of Web Pages. This is the page which has a link to our 65 Web Pages. THIS PAGE! Song: "Dinky Dah Blue"
64. Wayne-Westland Memorial Day Parade. This page is to post Photos of our Chapter Color Guard marching in this annual event located in Westland, MI. Posted are seven photos with The Semper Fidelis March playing in the background.
65. VVA Chapter 528 Website. This is our "Home Page". "Webmaster's introduction and welcome home!" Song: "America" by Ray Charles
