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We would be honored to have you join Post 12222, share your experiences and contribute to our mission of supporting each other, our families, and our nation. We are not just a group of warriors but also a family who stands together in times of war and peace. We are Veterans helping Veterans.
 
VFW Post 12222 Oro Valley Arizona Stood Up on May 23rd, 2023.
 

Commander's Corner

Commander Jeri Harwood

Hello Comrades,
The cooler weather is upon us.  So far November has been a busy month for our little post.  We have had at least 3 Vets in the Classroom, Flag raisings, Buddy Poppy drives at two locations and Rockn4Heros.  We also chose our winners for Patriot Pen, Voice of Democracy and Teacher of the Year.
I want to congratulate all of our winners.

Voice of Democracy winners are:
Charlie Arvizu -1st Place - Tucson HS
Ethan Myatt - 2nd Place - Salpointe HS
Marley Intschert - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Patriot Pen winners are:
Finley Ryan Montevaldo-Wood - 1st Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Mead Turner - 2nd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Brecklyn Koenig - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Teacher of the Year for HS:
Phillip (Pete) Pederson
 
Public Servant Awards:
Manny Guerrero - Oro Valley PD
Jen Rouff - Dispatcher - Oro Valley PD
Fire Fighter has not been awarded at this time.  I will announce when I receive the name from Golder Ranch Fire District.
 
We will be hosting an awards banquet for the post on 2 December at 5 pm at the Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815.  The 1st place winners, Teacher of the Year and Public Servants will also have awards at the District Awards Banquet on 13 Dec 4pm Social Hour, Dinner at 5 pm and Awards at 6 pm at Post 10015.

  
I am looking for about 3 people who can help me with our Liberation of Kuwait Ceremony that will be held at the end of February.  This is the 35th year of Desert Shield/Storm.  

If you have questions, let me know.  
Thank you again.
Commander Jeri

Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENT

 
Condolences and Prayers Request
AZ District -10 Commander Frank White wife, Jan Lost her battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday afternoon 6 Dec 25.

 District Awards Banquet is a semi-formal event.  Please dress appropriately.  The Social Hour will start at 4 pm, dinner at 5 pm and awards at 6 pm.  The dinner will be $10 per person
 
2026 Arizona VFW Winter Conference
January 9 - 11
Embassy Suites
4400 S Rural Rd, Tempe
Rooms: $169 + tax includes Free Breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour
Register By Phone: 480-897-7444    Group Code 90C 
Room Reservation Deadline: December 11, 2025  

Jan 9 Auxiliary Council of Administration

Jan 10 Conference & Student Awards Banquet
Jan 11 VFW Council of Administration

Next Post Meeting: 27 Jan 2026 6 pm 

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Youth and Adult Winners

Voice of Democracy Essay Winners (High School)
Charlie Arvizu -1st Place - Tucson HS
Ethan Myatt - 2nd Place - Salpointe HS
Marley Intschert - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Patriot Pen Essay Winners (Middle School 6th-8th Grade)
Finley Ryan Montevaldo-Wood - 1st Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Mead Turner - 2nd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Brecklyn Koenig - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Teacher of the Year for High School
Phillip (Pete) Pederson
 
Public Servant Awards
Manny Guerrero - Oro Valley PD
Jen Rouff - Dispatcher - Oro Valley PD
Fire Fighter has not been awarded at this time.  
 

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