We are proud to present the 11th ACVVC calendar for 2012. The calendar features 12 new photos submitted by our members depicting a variety of scenes of “everyday life” of Blackhorse troopers in Vietnam. The calendar also contains significant historical events of your regiment’s service in Vietnam. We continue to honor the memory of the 730 Blackhorse troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice by listing their names in this calendar.

The annual calendar is one of three projects that help raise funds for our Scholarship Program. We once again appeal to your generosity as we ask for donations to support this worthwhile program. The Scholarship Fund is a separate, self sufficient fund. All scholarships awarded as well as the printing and mailing cost associated with the calendar are paid directly from donations made to the Scholarship Fund. Membership dues are not used to pay for the calendar. The number of scholarships awarded each year depends on the total donations made during that year. Without your support the program would not be viable.

The calendar you receive is yours to keep whether you donate or not. We do however ask for your support with the most generous tax-deductible donation that you can make to assist the children of the 11th ACVVC members to begin or continue their post-secondary education. The scholarships can be used for college, trade school, or any other educational training following high school.

In 2011 we set a goal of $39,000 in donations in support of the Calendar Fundraising Project. Through the generous support of our members we met and exceeded that goal. In 2011 the combined fund raising activities throughout the year allowed us to award scholarships to 24 of our children for a total of $98,000. For 2012 we have two goals. Our first goal is to once again generate $40,000 in donations. We will need your help in retaining this level of support. Many of our members have generously donated $25 to $100 or more for this cause. We ask that you continue your ardent and generous support.

The second goal is to increase the percentage of members making calendar donations. Over the last few years we have slowly increased the number of members making donations from 20 to 22 to 23 percent. We want to increase the number of members making donations. If half of our members participate, we could award scholarships to all qualifying applicants. To help meet this goal and to ensure that you continue to receive a calendar every year we are asking that you please make a donation.

Please support the 11th ACVVC Calendar Fundraising Project! Mail your check or money order made out to “11th ACVVC” in the convenient envelope provided or mail it to the address below. Every donation counts, regardless of the amount. Thank you in advance for your continued support!

Allen Hathaway
President, 11th ACVVC
11thcav1966@comcast.net

OLLIE W PICKRAL
571 DITCHLEY RD
KILMARNOCK, VA 22482