The Annual Memorial Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Stars at Night Ballroom. This event is being held during the national 2016 AAPA Conference in San Antonio, TX. celebrating 36 years of the AAPA Veterans Caucus. This years theme will be “Remember our Roots.” Seating begins promptly at 3:45PM
The Memorial Reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Prefunction Terrace directly adjacent to the Stars at Night Ballroom. Plan to stay and enjoy refreshments and camaraderie. During the reception the Caucus we will have our annual auction to benefit the Caucus Scholarship Fund. Items up for grabs will be announced soon.
VETERANS CAUCUS MEMORIAL CEREMONY
Monday, May 16, 2016, San Antonio, Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
Stars At Night Ballroom
“Remember Our Roots”
1545: Gathering Music
Seating of Distinguished Guests
Presentation of the Colors: Federal Services Color Guard, T J Bonjour, PA-C, LtCol. USAF
National Anthem: Audience—Lyrics will be displayed on the large screen
Opening Prayer: Jack Pike PA-C, President, FCPA
Welcome address and introduction of Keynote speaker: Rock Munsee PA-C, Major USAF (Ret.), President, AAPA Veterans Caucus
Keynote Speaker: “Lifesavers Then…Caregivers Now: The Legacy of the PA Profession” Kenneth R. Harbert Ph.D., PA, Founding Member Veterans Caucus, Dean South College PA Program
Keynote Speaker: “Back to our Roots, for Today’s Troops” Rubina DaSilva PA-C, President Veterans Affairs PA Association
“Roots”: Composed and Performed by Rodney Richmond PA-C , Capt. NGB (Ret)
Reading: “A Memorial Day Poem, by C W Johnson”: Charles Haney PA-C, President-Elect-2016-2017, AAPA Veterans Caucus
Roll Call: Fred Brace PA-C, Captain, USAF (Ret.), Secretary, AAPA Veterans Caucus
Taps: Bugler from 323rd Army Band, JBSA, Fort Sam Houston, TX
“Have You Thanked a Veteran?”: Stephen Berry Video
“America’s White Table”, Cheryl Gregorio PA-C, Col. USAF (Ret), President Elect, AAPA Veterans Caucus
Scholarship Announcements: Rodney Grogan PA-C, Major USAF (Ret), Director-at-Large, AAPA Veterans Caucus
Presentation of Awards Rock Munsee PA-C, Chuck Haney PA-C AAPA Veterans Caucus
Closing Remarks: Chuck Haney PA-C
Retiring of the Colors: Federal Services Color Guard, T J Bonjour PA-C, LtCol USAF
Closing Song: “God Bless the USA”
Everyone please join hands and sing along
Distinguished Guests and AAPA Veterans Caucus Board of Directors depart
The winning ticket for the free trip to Topics in the Tropics CME Conference in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will be drawn during our social reception immediately following the ceremony.
Please plan to stay and enjoy some refreshments.
