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American GI Forum

The American GI Forum (AGIF) is a Congressionally-chartered Hispanic veterans organization founded in 1948. AGIF currently operates chapters throughout the United States, with a focus on veterans issues, education, and civil rights . In 1965, the Mile High Chapter was organized and constitutionally chartered as an affiliate member of the American GI Forum. As an organization, we provide many different services to our veteran community. For additional history on the American GI Forum, click on link: http://www.justiceformypeople.org/GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Help members to develop leadership skills. Protect the rights of all veterans and their families. Provide resources to veterans and their families to secure their benefits. Provide and secure funds for scholarship programs for Hispanic youth.. Support the improvement of educational opportunities for Hispanic youth. Assist disadvantaged Hispanic seniors and youth. Provide support for issues that affect Hispanic families. Support community issues.
The basic purpose of this organization shall be to secure the blessings of American democracy at every level of life, local, state, and national, for all inhabitants of our country, as well as to further the rights of all veterans, of all our members, their families and friends, This organization, its officers and members, therefore, pledge to:A. Uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and theAmerican flag;B. Foster and perpetuate the principles of American democracy based on religious and political freedom for the individual and equal opportunity for all;C. Foster and enlarge equal educational opportunities, equal economicopportunities, equal justice under the law and equal political opportunities for allcitizens, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, ethnicity or national origin;D. Secure adequate representation and participation of the ethnic minorities represented by this organization at policy making, administrative and enforcement levels of local, state and national government in all departments, agencies, bureaus or other governmental units;E. Combat all practices of a prejudicial or discriminatory nature in local, state ornational life, which curtail, hinder or deny to any member of this organization,and inhabitants an equal opportunity to develop his or her full potential asindividuals;F. Foster and promote the broader knowledge, appreciation, conservation and use by all inhabitants of their cultural heritage and language;G. Use only non-violent, lawful, civil and peaceful methods of pursuing theobjectives of ths organization as set forth above.
The American GI Forum is a veterans organization, consisting of veteran and non-veteran members. In keeping with our Charter, allowing us to have 25 % non-veterans as full time members. We have a diverse background of members, but we are joined by a common cause to serve and continue to support our young men and women returning home, to include, whether it be active or inactive military personnel and thier families. We also acknowledge those veterans and families having not served in occupied war-zones with the same devotion that comes from serving God, Country and Family.
About Us

About Us

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Help members to develop leadership skills.

• Protect the rights of all veterans and their families.

• Provide resources to veterans and their families to secure their benefits.

• Provide and secure funds for scholarship programs for Hispanic youth.

• Support the improvement of educational opportunities for Hispanic youth.

• Assist disadvantaged Hispanic seniors and youth.

• Provide support for issues that affect Hispanic families.

• Support community issues.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia, MD, was soon recognized for his work in service to America and was awarded the country's highest civilian Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan.

"Education is Our Freedom and Freedom should be Everybody's Business." Is our motto.

We are a non-profit organization with goals of aspiring and supporting our communities.

Whether it is; National, State or local, the American GI Forum continues to be an avenue of support for returning veterans and their families.

History

Back in the days of World War II, stories of valor of our young American men and women fighting abroad with a renewed idealism of a free world. As millions of veterans returned home, many looked to the GI Bill of Rights, for education, medical, housing and other basic benefits allotted them. Once home, they came to find these benefits didn't apply and this mostly affected Americans of Mexican descent, including Hispanics throughout the United States.This aroused one young Army Major, Hector P. Garcia, a physician from Corpus Christi, Texas. From these injustices, he was inspired and rallied his former comrades-in-arms, so in 1948, the American GI Forum was founded. Dr. Hector P. Garcia and comrades dedicated to addressing these problems of discrimination and inequities endured by Hispanic veterans and families across the United States.The American GI Forum today continues to be a beacon of hope and an avenue for past, present, and future veterans in securing and maintaining the dream set forth by Hector P. Garcia.In support we will continue addressing these problems of discrimination and inequities endured by our veterans and families of Hispanic descent all across the United States. We shall continue aspiring veterans, families, and our youth, to improve conditions in their communities for the betterment of all and to promote the moving forward of the agenda put forth in 1948 by the founder of the American GI Forum.Soon, Auxiliary Forums nationwide were formed: In 1965, the Mile High Chapter was organized and constitutionally chartered as an affiliate member of the American GI Forum. As a non-profit, Hispanic veterans organization and outlined above, The Mile High Chapter continues to follow the dream of support of veterans, family, education and our youth.Years to follow, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, MD, was soon recognized for his work of service to America and was awarded the country's highest civilian Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan.

Committees Womens Forum

Women's Chapter

American GI Forum- Mile Hi Women’s Chapter

Mission Statement and Goals for 2011

The mission of the Women’s Chapter shall be to promote education, to support and assist veterans both men and women, to advocate for equal opportunities, to encourage our Youth members to volunteer and participate in chapter and community events.

Goals for 2011:

1. To work with the Youth Group to increase membership

2. To partner with the Veterans’ Forum in programs and seminars that assist veterans, women, youth and the community.

3. To encourage community service by our Youth and the Women’s Chapter

Objectives:

1. Assist the Youth Chapter with recruitment and community service.

2. Support the Veterans Forum in community programs and seminars.

3. The Women’s Forum will volunteer to sponsor one major event in 2011.

Education

Mission Statement

Education Committee

The mission of the Education Committee shall be to provide scholarships and other educational benefits to veterans, our members, their families and the general community.GoalsFoster and maintain a scholarship program to assist students in need of financial assistance to pursue post-secondary education.Enhance educational opportunities for all citizens regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.Promote the broader knowledge and appreciation of our cultural heritage to our members, their families, and the general community.To provide financial support for members of our organization, their families and the general community to attend and participate in educational programs that contribute to the principles of the American GI Forum, i.e., veteran’s rights, education, civil rights, and socio-economic opportunities.OBJECTIVETo provide scholarship awards to students in need of financial assistance to pursue a post-secondary education.To review and revise the scholarship program application and award criteria.To develop and conduct one seminar on College Selection and Financial Resources for high school students and adults in our community.

Membership Veterns Affairs

Veteran Affairs

VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEEMISSIONIn order to better serve our People, our Country, our State and our Local communities, do hereby commit ourselves to the principles of American limited constitutional democracy, to the avocation of US military service veterans' rights, education, civil rights and socio-economic opportunity.CHAPTER GOALTo make me an instrument of thy peaceCOMMITTEE OBJECTIVES1. To provide outreach activities to veterans and their families.2. To express tribute and honor to our fallen soldiers.3. To advocate for the rights and benefits of our military service veterans.COMMITTEE OUTCOMES1. Record of outreach activities to our veterans and their families.2. Record of Honor Guard presentations and ceremonies for our fallen soldiers.3. Communication of legislative activities for the benefit of our veterans.

VETERAN COMMITTE MEMBERS:

Al Muniz ........................ Chair

Jose Aguayo ................. Vice Chair

John de la Garza ... ........Secretary

Dolores J. Aguilar

Dennis Clenin

Lou Cordova

Jerry Duran

Cipriano Griego

Rich Marin

Jose Martinez

Bill Medina

Dale Nuanez

Frank Rodriguez

Ben Romero

Dean 'Nino' Sanchez

Ernest Torres

Mile Hi Players

Mile High Players

State Officers

National Officers Honor Guard

Services Provided:

The Color/Honor Guard of the American GI Forum Mile High Chapter provides various services for banquets, conferences, parades and patriotic functions.

Services provided include:

Presenting & posting of colors.

Raising, lowering and retrieving of flag.

Taps (upon request)

Memorial Services for Veterans:

Escort of casket

Folding of the American Flag

Presentation of the American Flag

Rife salute

AMERICAN GI FORUM MILE HI CHAPTERHONOR/COLOR GUARD REQUEST FOR SERVICESThe American GI Forum (AGIF) Honor/Color Guard is a uniformed group of military veterans organized to perform graveside honors for deceased veterans of the community who choose to be buried in a civilian cemetery where such services are not automatically available as they are at a military cemetery. The group is also available to perform presentation of colors or flag raising ceremonies at community events, meetings, and conferences.The AGIF Honor/Color Guard is a volunteer group with some members still working in professional careers, so requests for presentation of colors or flag raising must be submitted at least ten (10) days in advance in order to allow us to determine whether or not we can muster enough members to perform the requested services. Because funeral services are not normally arranged very far in advance, we only require requests for our services three (3) days in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate these requests. Description of services:Funeral services for veterans can be coordinated with your mortuary. The AGIF Honor Guard can provide either: (1) a rifle salute and bugler (for playing Taps) or (2) pallbearers, flag folding, and bugler. Because of manpower requirements for those ceremonies, we cannot offer both services at the same time. There is no charge for these services.Presentation of Colors includes three to five members of the AGIF Color Guard. We can use our flags and stands or yours if you have them available. We can also provide a bugler for playing Taps if you desire. Organizations usually make their own arrangements for someone to sing the National Anthem or lead the Pledge of Allegiance or recite a prayer. We do not charge for this service, but appreciate a donation to cover our expenses*. Flag Raising includes at least five members of the AGIF Color Guard. Since the flag is being raised on your pole, we require that you provide the flag. Again, we do not charge for this service, but appreciate a donation to cover our expenses*.

HONOR GUARD ROSTER

Jose Aguayo (US Army Vet) ........................... Honor Guard Coordinator

Dee Aguilar (US Army Ret) Cipriano Griego (US Navy Vet)

Rich Marin (US Army Vet) Al Muniz (US Navy Vet)

Dale Nuanez (US Marine Vet) Frank Rodriguez (US Navy Vet)

Pete Roybal (US Army Ret) Erine Torres (US Army Vet)

Lou Cordova (US Army Vet) Jose Martinez (US Army Vet)

Dean Sanchez (USMC) John De La Garza (Cpt US Army Vet)

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American GI Forum - Mile High Chapter

1717 Federal Blvd.

Denver, CO 80204

Ph: 303-455-3304

Contact: Jesse _ 720 621-8888

Between the hours 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hall Rental Contract Agreement
BE SURE TO CALL AHEAD OR CHECK CALENDAR FOR HALL AVAILABILITYCONTACT: JESSE _ 720-621-8888BETWEEN THE HOURS 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PMHall Rental Agreement:All users of the facility shall be required to have a signed contract with the designated hall manager. A security/cleaning deposit is required and must be submitted in full within 24 hours of approval to use the facility. The security/cleaning deposit will be returned if no damages result from the use of the facility. Any repair costs not covered by the security/cleaning deposit will be charged to the responsible renter.Cancellation Policy:Cancellation shall be made one week prior to the first day of use and shall be made with the designated hall manager. If not keeping in compliance with this time frame all refundable monies are charged for losses sustained by the forum.Rules:The Rental of the facility only applies to the use of the main hall area, bandstand and rest rooms, it does not include the "bar area".All fire exits must remain clear. Parking is provided at the facility on a space available basis.All events must end by 1:00a.m. (the Forum reserves the right to close the bar 20 minutes before the event end time). The facility will close at 2:00 a.m.The existing sound system is not available for use by the Renter. Renter may provide their own sound system and use the electrical outlets available.Alcohol and food must be consumed inside the facility.The renter is responsible for any trash on the Forum's property resultingfrom the event.NO alcohol may be brought into the facility and no alcohol is allowed in the parking lot.Candles, balloons and streamers are allowed, but no staples, tacks or tape is allowed on the walls and ceiling. Decorations must be kept away from all ceiling fans.Entrance doors to the hall will be kept shut unless loading or unloading food and equipment.Uniformed security may be required for an event for the hall and parking lot. At their discretion, the security, the bartender or on-duty manager may discontinue any function because of safety concerns or a violation of these rules or the rental agreement.(The Forum is not liable or responsible for property and items that are lost, stolen or damaged.) Age Requirement: Minors (under the age of 21) are not allowed in the hall after 8:30 p.m.Renter (s) and sponsoring members, in keeping in compliance with this contract, are responsible for their guests behavior and informing other responsible persons of these rules and guidelines. Children must be supervised at all times.Alcohol purchased for minors, or consumed by minors, is strictly forbidden, A.G.I.F reserves the right to terminate the contract and function if this rule is in violation. Kitchen and Hall Cleaning: The kitchen may not be used, except for preparation of precooked foods, unless otherwise agreed by the Hall Manager when the contract is signed.The cooler may not be used unless specifically agreed in advance with said manager.Only food preparation and cleaning workers will be allowed in the kitchen.Renter must provide their own cooking pots, pans, soap for cleanup, cooking and eating utensils, napkins, towels & large trash bags.Trash, including food, will be placed in large trash bags, and disposed of in the outside dumpster.The hall must be swept with a dust mop, and tables cleaned, with chairs placed on tables or neatly stacked in groups of four.The kitchen will be swept and mopped with bleach and the stove will be cleaned if used and make sure all appliances are turned off.Items left in the kitchen or hall after the event will be disposed of. INDEMNIFICATION:RENTER AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS, THE FORUM IS NOT LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY INJURY (S), DAMAGE (S) OR LOSS OF PROPERTY SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON (OR PERSONS) ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF USE OF THE HALL FOR THE EVENT. RENTER HEREBY AGREES THAT IT WILL INDEMNIFY THE FORUM FOR ANY AND ALL COSTS, DAMAGES, AND CLAIMS OR ACTIONS BROUGHT AGAINST THE FORUM AS A RESULT OF ANY INJURY TO ANY PERSON ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME THAT IT IS BEING USED BY THE RENTER. THIS INDEMNIFICATION INCLUDES ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO ANY ALLEGED INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROPERTY. TO INCLUDE, ANY VIOLATION OF SAID AGREEMENT ABOVE SHALL CONSTITUTE BREECH 0F CONTRACT AND LOSE OF ALL MONIES.Be sure to call or check calendar for hall availability. Contact Jesse _ 720-621-8888Between the hours: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.