The VTC Picnic was a huge success - THANK YOU!! Please check
Stay tuned for information on our 2025 picnic!!!!
Information below is from the 2023 picnic.
Registration is now open for the picnic
Registration will close 27 SEP 2023
Please send an email to:
With the following information
1- number attending?
2- Hot dog or hamburger?
3- Are you a volunteer, guest or in VTC or past VTC?
We look forward to seeing you!!!!!!!
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Veterans while in VTC.
We want to make this the largest and best picnic ever so please read the information below and join us for this fun afternoon!
WHO IS INVITED
Veterans (Past and currently in VTC), family members/friends, attorneys, mentors, judges and supporters of VETSiX are encouraged to attend.
Show your support for our country
Please wear a patriotic shirt or hat
Suggested donation is $4.00
Lunch includes Hamburger or Hot Dog, chips, cookie and drink
Donations will be collected at the picnic
Event scheduled for:
Saturday, 30 SEP 23 from 1300 hrs to 1700 hrs
Location:
Rio Vista Community Park
8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85381
Cabana 8 and 9 - see yellow and black arrows on map
You will be giving a VetSix bracelet at the registration table
so we know who is with our group at the park.
Limited number of Grab bags
The first 50 people at the event will receive a FREE grab bag
filled with goodies - be sure to get there on time
Volunteers needed - we need your help! Please email us.
Help with set up and take down
Help with cooking and serving
We don't have a photographer for the event. If you take some photos during the event, we would appreciate it if your emailed us a copy. Thanks!
Our email VetSixAZ@gmail.com
Miscellaneous notes
Please check this page frequently for updates.
Any last-minute changes will be posted on this page.
Please note that your case cannot be discussed at the picnic!
Program Agenda
Registration 1:00-1:30
Welcome 1:30
Presentation of Colors 1:35
BSA Troop 1776
Opening prayer 1:40
Chaplin Crystal Francisco, Old Breed Detachment
Graduates 1:45
All graduates (past and present) are invited to be recognized.
Speakers 1:50
Mike Wold, Healing Memories
Dr. Roberta Kimelton, Vice CDR Dept. of AZ American Legion
Sam Young, USAF Colonel (ret)
Honorable Gerald Williams, USAF Lt. Colonel (ret)
Bill Patena, Peoria City Council, Ironwood District
Missing man table 2:30
Paul Johnson, Commander American Legion Post 145
Presidents Circle Award Presentation 2:45
The newest inductee will be announced at the picnic
Past members
Gary Schaller
Dr. Roberta Kimelton, Vice CDR Dept. of AZ American Legion
Lisa Collins
Door Prizes/Raffle 2:55
We would like to have more door prizes for the attendees. If you have something that you would like to donate please email us.
We will also have a 50/50 raffle
Blessing on food 3:05
Chaplin Crystal Francisco, Old Breed Detachment
Guided Veterans Wall Tour 3:10
Dr. Roberta Kimelton, Vice CDR Dept. of AZ American Legion
After the tour lunch will be served. 3:15-5:00
Be sure and thank the committee for putting this picnic together.
Jerry S - Head Cook
American Legion Post 145 - Cooks
Laura H
Barb S - registration and raffle
Mercedes V
Celia H - Donations
Heidi E - Photographer
Lisa C