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Our Mission

Our association currently has over 225 members.  Many are veterans, but all support our mission statement:

To honor and provide assistance to veterans whose service for our nation has protected the freedoms we love and cherish.

We honor our mission statement by never forgetting these phrases:

  • "All gave some and some gave all."
  • "They were there when we needed them."
  • "Now, we must be there when they or their families need us."

About GLVFA

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We hold monthly meetings at the GlenLakes Country Club, located in North Weeki Wachee, Florida, with a variety of topics relevant to veterans and their families, including VA benefits, ​VA healthcare, local healthcare, veteran services, identity theft, and local politics affecting veterans, opioid addiction, honor flights, etc.  There are no dues or fees to participate with complimentary coffee and donuts at each meeting. 

​The group has numerous appreciation dinner meetings to improve camaraderie and shared experiences.  We also routinely support local veteran organizations' activities as well as annual "Wreaths Across America" at the Florida National Cemetery located in Bushnell, Florida.

​ ​Our main fund-raising activity is an annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament, Luncheon, Raffles, and Auctions.  ​
Who We Help Support
Great food and comradery.
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home was awarded $7000 to purchase an HD3 Bladder Scanner to enhance the lives of residents; plus, we’ll provide a BBQ lunch this Spring for the Veterans and staff. Hopefully, this new equipment will enhance the lives of their Veteran residents.
Veterans Depot was awarded $5000 for supporting the distribution of food boxes to Veteran families.
​American Legion Post 186 was awarded $2700 for the purchase of an AED from the American Red Cross, including training on its usage, as well as basic first aid for the staff.
​DAV Chapter 67 was awarded $3000 to purchase computer equipment to support the services of an additional Veteran Service Officer (VSO), providing additional support to local Veterans in their area.
Fairways for Warriors was awarded $2500 to continue to work saving the lives of veterans through the healing power of golf in this family-inclusive community support program to those Veterans dealing with the invisible wounds of war
​Honor Flight of West Central Florida was awarded $2000 to provide Veterans the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, with honor and dignity, receiving this long-deserved tribute.
​Marine Corps League #708 was awarded $2000 to support the Stand Down Program providing continued assistance to homeless Veterans in the area.
​St. Vincent de Paul CARES was awarded $2000 to continue to work to end homelessness of Veterans and their families, enabling them to thrive independently long term.
​Polish League American Veterans Post 196 was awarded $1000 to purchase care packages for the Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’Lakes, enhancing the lives of Veterans at the home.
​American Legion Post 418 was awarded $1000 to help young Veteran families by supporting the costs of participation in a local Cub Scout Pack to hopefully instill good moral values and citizenship through Scouting.
​The Veterans HEAT Factory was awarded $1500 supporting their outreach programs for Veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorders.
​The AFJROTC at F.W. Springstead High School was awarded $1000 so they can continue to support local Veteran activities in the community. Specifically, we look forward to their ongoing support of the GLVFA Memorial.
Veterans Day 2025 Retreat

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GLVFA Founders
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Left to Right:  George Friel, Denny Blum and Ron Ford

GLVFA In The News!

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