During the National Convention in August Department President Chis Salzer, 1st Vice Larry Redmann Sr, and Judge Advocate Wayne Guenther traveled to North Carolina for the AMVETS national convention. While on the way out there they experienced rain, wind, and sunshine not only representing Wisconsin Department but also Chapter 13 and Chapter 1 of Wisconsin for Riders. They also attended the AMVETS meetings and convention. While present at the convention Chris presented National President Natalie Cummings a check for $1,000 for her 22 a day campaign that helps with Veteran suicide awareness. Chris had made the comment that he mad the National President cry. In return this was the first time Wisconsin was recognized with 3 awards at the national level both Chapter 13 and Chapter 1776 received quality chapter awards recognizing them for their growth in membership and also their support of volunteer hours in the community. Chapter 1776 received the highest growth by percentage in the nation award as the chapter that had the most membership growth by percentage over the course of the calendar year. Chris recently presented Chapter 13 president Robert Rhode the award for Chapter 13 and Chris and Larry traveled to Melrose on September 10th to present Chapter 1776 President Paul Ervin their awards. Along with the awards each member of the chapter received a quality chapter patch that can be proudly worn on their cut.

Chapter 13 President Robert Rhode and Department President Chris Salzer

Department President Chris Salzer presenting Paul Ervin their plaque and award