January 25, 2009:
Our first open house was held. Many organizations including VA staff attended in support of our organization. A film was shown on Vets Journey home along with staff from their organization. The crowd was less than hoped for, but it was deemed a success beecause of all the support that was given by other organizations. Awards were handed out to include the VA Milwaukee Medical Center for their effort in making their facility more friendly to LGBT vets.
March, 2009:
One of the founders, Russell Amaya moves to Dallas, TX. His goal is to form a chapter in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area.
Bumper Sticker campaign started. Bumper stickers are sold for $5.00 to raise money for the organization and Vets Journey Home.
April 20, 2009:
New website launched. After a year of work we decided to upgrade the website with new functionality and with more of a regional and national flavor.
May 30 and 31st, 2009:
Participate in Heritage Weekend at VA grounds, Milwaukee, WI. The event was a very positive event received well by veterans and families pleased to see that LGBT veterans were finally being recognized for their service.
June 12th, 13th, 14th, 2009:
Pridefest Milwaukee became our first exposure to the entire LGBT community. It gave us a chance to speak with a lot of LGBT veterans. As well as handing out some delicious apples and having some games and fun. We made a lot of new friends.
July 31st - Aug 2nd, 2009:
Working in collaboration with the Center of Creative Learning, The Starfish Foundation, Milwaukee LGBT Center, Vets Do Ask Do Tell helped financially and by recruiting participants for the Vets Journey Home retreat. Because of our efforts we had four LGBT veterans particpate in the program this year. This helped make the program a success for the Milwaukee area.
April 16th, 2010:
A historic event. With a majority of the membership voting Vets Do Ask Do Tell, LLC voted to dissolution the organization and form Vets Do Ask Do Tell, Inc. This vote was made to form Vets Do Ask Do Tell as a non-profit organzation under a 501(c)3 status. All assets and capital will be turned over to the new corporation and all memberships will be transferred as well.
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