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10 September 2011 - Next Chapter Meeting of AVER will be an pot luck, & general meeting at 1500 hours at Steve Loomis home in Taylor Ranch. Call 505-301-1737 to RSVP & for directions. Members bring a salad, desert or drinks. Our meetings are open to all, members, friends and supporters alike. You may also e-mail us for more information and directions.

6-9 October 2011 AVER National Convention in Albuquerque at Sandia Courtyard Hotel. See article to right.

11 November 2011 AVER March in Albuquerque Veterans Day Parade at 0900 hours at Bullhead Park just east of the VA Hopsital. All vets & supporters are welcome. This will be our 3d year to march.

10 December 2011 Christmas Party at 1500 hrs. Location TBA.

Visitors and Friends are always welcome at our AVER meetings. Enjoy the great food and fellowship!

Click Here for Full Calendar

Chapter Officers:

President:
Steve Loomis
Vice Presient:
Penn Baker
Secretary:
Stephani Patten
Treasurer:
Ron Freeny

Useful Internet Links:

	NATIONAL AVER
	SERVICEMEMBERS LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK
	PALM CENTER - UCSB
	VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION
	NM VETERANS' SERVICE COMMISSION
	COMMON BOND NEW MEXICO GAY INFO

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Bataan Chapter - American Veterans for Equal Rights (in New Mexico)

National Convention for American Veterans for Equal Rights will be held in Albuquerque on 6-9 October 2011. The convention is being held simultaneous with the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and will include visits to a Mass Balloon Ascension, a breathtaking ride up the Sandia Peak Tramway and a visit to the Sandia Casino. Vets, active duty and supporters from across the country are encouraged to attend.

The Convention will include speakers from Congress, Iraqi combat veterans, on influencing the community, bar-b-que and a banquet. It is being held at the Sandia Courtyard Hotel & Convention Center at Eubank Blvd and I-40 in Albuquerque.

You may register for the convention at: https:www.SignUp4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=AMER131E

Duty with Honor for Our Country

"Duty with Honor for Our Country" - Is the new publicly available presentation of Gays in the Military, the status of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, gay military heroes and membership in AVER.

Contact AVER below in order to schedule the presentation for your group or to obtain additional information about the presentation.

For more information, visit these web sites:

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: http://www.sldn.org

American Veterans for Equal Rights: http://www.aver.us

Proud History of Military Service

New Mexico has a long proud history of serving our country from the Civil War, as a territory, through the Bataan Death March in World War II to Afghanistan & Iraq. Gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered & straight have all been an important part of that history. AVER is a valuable way to remember and continue that history in New Mexico. Several distinguished New Mexico gay veterans who have fought the Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue Policy nationally in recent years are members of the chapter.

2008 Albuquerque Pride Color Guard

AVER colorguard leads the Albuquerque Pride Parade down Central Ave to the Fairgrounds.

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