Vets Helping Vets

A yearly event to honor our veterans–the laying of the wreaths at the Boscawen Cemetery during the holidays–pulls together many organizations together.  A great time to connect with friends and remember those that are gone.

2018 Rides, set up by our Road Captain Raymond “Mule Skinner” Dore,   have allowed us to donate money to veteran organizations in need.  Two such organizations are Freedom Fuel and Warriors @ 45 North.  Click the photos to see thank you notes from each organization.

Freedom Fuel Thanks for another donation to their organization –Click here

David Peoples “Peeps”,  Commander of Chapter V-1, hands off razors to Honor Bound. These razors will eventually be donated to the Virginia VA Hospital.

October 25, 2017

David “Peeps” Peoples, Chapter V-1 commander and Raymond “Swede” Schwendeman, NH CVMA State Rep., presented The Tilton Veterans Home with about a hundred razor packets today.  More distributions to come–thanks Gillette!

Then in November Becky “Boo” and David Peoples stopped by the Library in Kingston, NH to donate more razors for their Homeless Veterans Drive.

October 11, 2017
David “Peeps” Peoples, Chapter V-1 commander, presented The Gillette Company with a plaque of appreciation for giving to his chapter approximately 500 shaving kits to distribute to veterans in need.  Thanks Gillette!!

In attendance from left to right:

Marie Tremblay (Production Manager),

Sue Wallace (Operations Department Leader),

Mike Eriksen (Plant Manager), David Peoples (CVMA V-1 Commander)

Joan Witkowski (Human Resources Manager)

September 2017
A gathering at David “Peeps” People’s home to organize 500 gifts of men’s razor blade kits, generously given to CVMA by The Gillette Company.  These kits will be given to NH veterans in need.

September 2017 Chapter V-1 raised $700 to help Dutile Oil Company have the ability to help other Veterans in need of oil for their home.  Pictures for run in 2017 Photos.  Picture on left is Mike Dutile who was present at the Fuel for Troops Run spearheaded by Raymond “Mule Skinner” Dore on September 9th. On the right is Mike’s brother, Don, who stepped in for Mike to accept our check presented by the Chapter V-1 commander, David “Peeps” Peoples.

July 18, 2014
Robert “Six Pack” Pickard, Peter “Weasel” Winnen, Michael “CAS” Castranova, and Richard “Celtic” Mills represented CVMA NH V-1 in presenting the Boscawen Veterans Cemetery Maintenance Section with a new welding machine.

April 24, 2014
Pease Greeters, Bloody Mary and Dracula, along with Cooter of CVMA present a check to Pease Greeters from CVMA Chapter I (Pix on left)
Welcomed by our CVMA Members are Coffelt and Hummer, CVMA members from Chapter 23-5 at Ft Hood, Texas (Pix on right)

Stipend presented to Tiffany Quint, a combat veteran, working to continue her education at Keene State College. Stipend being presented by Willie Wilbur and Karl Pollock

Stipend presented to one of our own, Nic Pollock, a combat veteran, working to continue his education at Keene State College. There to help with the presentation is, from left to right Joseph Trudelle, Dean Pursell, Nic Pollock, Willie Wilbur, Gordon Roy, & Skip Wheeler.

CVMA Members pitching in to help with the laying of wreaths at the Boscawen Veteran’s Cemetery.  December 2013. Upon completion CVMA presented a check for $400 to “Soldiers Helpers” -an organization –Serving Those Who Serve Since 2003— for their continued support of our veterans. 

Stipends presented to two of our finest.  Combat veterans  working to continue their education.  Congratulations to them both!!

IN PORTSMOUTH — Several thousand people attended the

10th annual Operation: Thank You!

Sunday to pay tribute to New Hampshire servicemen and women and to raise money for military families in need.

Click  SeacoastOnline to see our story

Golf Cart to Make Visits To Veterans Cemetery Easier
Mike Farinola of the CVMA said the idea was “a no-brainer” for his group, which in the past has purchased therapy equipment for the state veterans home, funded scholarships and organized deep-sea fishing trips for veterans

Story Here

June 26, 2013

In partnership with Ed Walter and Andrea Walter of NHCars along with CVMA a donation was made of a Hand Cycle to the NH Veterans Home in Tilton, NH. Thank you to Margaret “Peggy” LaBrecque, NHA Commandant for helping to bring this opportunity together.

Read the story in the  Union Leader

Flag presented to the poker room in gratitude for the generous opportunities in helping us to continue our mission of Vets Helping Vets
–Special thank you to Anthony Capone and Les Nishi

Joe Neal & Mary Boucher presents check to Chairman of Pease Greeters,Chuck Cove while Kelly Ayotte looks on

CVMA NH V-1 voted to donate a gift to The Pease Greeters whose mission is:

1. To welcome troops passing through Pease International Airport on their way to, or from, Afghanistan or Iraq, or any other areas of conflict in any part of the world.
2. To create within the Pease Trade Port an environment that reflects the respect and high esteem in which we hold all veterans.
3. To promote broad participation by the general public in this welcoming of heroes, paying special attention to the education of school children by instilling respect  and admiration for the troops through formal ceremonies for each flight.

Troops To Trucks’ Helps Veterans Get Commercial Driver Licenses

Concord, NH – The NH Division of Motor Vehicles is kicking off a new program designed to help veterans obtain commercial driver licenses by making use of their military vehicle training and experience.
Troops to Trucks allows veterans trained in the operation of heavy vehicles to apply for a waiver of the commercial driver license skills (road) test and obtain a New Hampshire CDL by passing the written exam.

For more information  NH Div of Motor Vehicles    for the details

Stipends presented to SPE Joel Eugenides and SGT Michael Connors during a March 5, 2013 meeting at the National Guard Aviation Facility in Concord, NH

Michael “Raven” Fariola presented stipends to two New Hampshire ROTC Cadets who are also prior service Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. The stipends were awarded to Cadet Matthew Dennehy and Cadet Daniel Keegan at the ROTC Ceremony on the UNH Campus.  In attendance was Richard “Scout” Mills, Lynn “Coach” Santosuosso, Alex “Oddball” Fogg, Allan “CB” Stapley, Phil “Bad Boy” Spitalere, Stacie “Kernal” Farinola, Bev Stapley & Karen Schwendeman. (not all in photo)

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2012 a special tribute was paid to all the fallen service-people of our great country. Organized by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, they are a nationwide group dedicated to supporting and defending those who have defended us.

The whole story in the   seacoastonline…..by Bill Nostrom of Newmarket

October 23, 2012
Robert & Sue Pickard along with Joe and Mary Boucher helped with the presentation of gym equipment for the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH

A few of our own CVMA Members were able to show their support of the new law   SERVE Act   announced by Congressman Bass on August 9, 2012

Basic summary:
The SERVE Act would increase the quiet time before and after military funeral services during which disruptive protests are banned from 60 minutes to 120 minutes; increase from 300 feet to 500 feet the buffer zone around a military funeral service; increase from 150 feet to 300 feet the buffer around the access point to a funeral service area; and increase criminal and civil penalties on violators. It was inserted into HR 1627 as an amendment by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME)

Memorial Day 2012

Mike Farinola, CVMA’s PR, was selected by the American Legion Post 35 to be a guest speaker at the annual ceremonies in Hampton, Hampton Falls and North Hampton.

John Lynch recognizes Richard Mills, the commander of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association of NH, for his service in the United States during the Vietnam War, at Bow High School May 25, 2012. Mills was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles division. Michael King (second from right) was also recognized for his service in Vietnam, where he served with the military police from 1967 to 1968.

To view full size PDF click  Here

February 18, 2012

NuStep–a total body, low impact machine–was unveiled as a gift from the
NH CVMA V-1 to  New Hampshire’s Veteran’s Home in Tilton, NH.

CVMA in the news  here     Click  here for a personal note from United States Senator Kelly A. Ayotte.

Richard “Scout” Mills emceed while Michael “Raven” Fariola presented stipends to two New Hampshire ROTC Cadets who are also prior service Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. The stipends were awarded to David Taylor and Ben Smart at the ROTC Ceremony on the UNH Campus.

Commander Richard Mills and NH State Representative Bobby Broneske present a donation to Liberty House from Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association V-1.

For more than a decade, Liberty House in Manchester, NH has been providing a safe, supportive, substance-free housing community for American veterans transitioning out of homelessness. To see more about the Liberty House click  here

2011

Public Relations Officer Mike Fariola presents a donation from CVMA Chapter V-1 to Mary Morin of the New Hampshire State Office of Veterans Services

For more information on their services click  here 

2011

Stipend presentations to two Army Guard members with Al Stapley, Alex Fogg, Richard Mills and Raymond Schwendeman in attendance.

2011

Chapter BBQ Fundraiser Ride from several north locations (some roundabout to Massachusetts–Joe) to Route 1 Hampton Falls, NH—THE POKER ROOM

2010

Commendation from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch in recognition of CVMA Chapter V-1’s efforts to help improve the lives of New Hampshire Veterans.

2010

Two CVMA Chapter V-1 members, State Rep. Bobby Broneske and Public Relations Officer Mike Fariola, sit on The New Hampshire State Veterans Advisory Council. The Advisory Boards function is to advise local, state, and federal officials on pending legislation and other matters that impact New Hampshire veterans.