Connection saves lives.
Many veterans and first responders don't need another organization asking something from them. Sometimes they simply need a reason to get out of the house, sit around a table, and spend time with people who understand.
The Veterans Club creates those opportunities.
No dues. No demands. Great conversation.
It Starts With a Cup of Coffee
Our flagship program, Patriot Pour, brings veterans and tirst responders together every week at the same place and the same time.
That consistency matters
People know there is a table waiting for them and a group of people who will be glad they came.
Patriot Pour isn't therapy, a business meeting, or a political
gathering, It is conversation. camaraderie, laughter, friendship and sometimes the opportunity to talk about things that are difficult to explain to people who haven't shared similar experiences.
Some conversations are serious. Some are funny.
Some are reflective
But the goal is always the same:
Leave more connected than when you arrived.
Connection
Relationship begin when people show up.
Patriot Pour meetings, Dinner Gatherings, and other regular activities create opportunities for veterans and first responders to reconnect face-to-face, build friendships, and stay connected.
Purpose
Everyone needs a reason to keep moving forward.
Activities, mentoring, helping fellow veterans and first responders, learning new things, sharing experiences, and taking on meaningful responsibilities give members opportunities to remain active and engaged.
Belonging
There's a difference between attending and belonging.
Social activities, outings, leadership opportunities, mentoring, chapter involvement, and friendships help people become part of something larger than themselves.
You don't just come to The Veterans Club. You become a part of it.
Who We Serve
Military Veterans
All branches and eras
Law Enforcement
Active, retired, and former
Firefighters
Career and volunteer
EMTS & Paramedics
Wildland & Forest Service Firefighters
Other First Responders
Whose professions placed personal safety at risk
Different uniforms. Different experiences. Common ground.
Community Without Politics
The Veteran Club is a strictly nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Our members hold many different personal viewpoints, but politics is not what brings us together.
Official gatherings of The Veterans Club do not host political campaign activities. We want our tables to remain places where veterans and first responders can connect as people—no political opponents.
There Is a Place for You Here
- You don't have to join a committee.
- You don't have to volunteer.
- You don't have to explain your story.
You can simple show up, grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and meet some people.
Over time, you may find yourself making friends, joining an outing, helping someone else, taking on a leadership tole, or simply becoming the person who notices when someone hasn't been around for a while.
That's how community grows.
The Veterans Club's vision is to bring this king of connection to veterans and first responders in communities across America.
Meet Our Leadership
Board of Directors
Ed Bejarana, President
Founder
Mike Frank, Secretary
Dillon Alley, Treasurer
Karen Reade, Board Member
Jeff Snell, Board Member
Mark Sales, Board Member
Doug Goodman, Board Member
Organization Leaders
Tim Greeley, Lead Chaplain
Jim Marymee, Sentiments Coordinator
Retired Board Members
Dave Denton
Founder
John Spencer
Ron Deade
Dale Gibboney, Board Member
Founder
