Ed Bejarana, Author at The Veterans Club

The Veterans Club Dispatch – May 31, 2026

This week we celebrate community, connection, and growth. From a memorable dinner gathering at the Best Western filled with laughter, support, and friendship to an honest conversation about why The Veterans Club must grow, this newsletter reflects on what we are building together: a place where veterans and first responders reconnect, belong, and continue life in community.

The Veterans Club Dispatch May 24, 2026

Memorial Day reminds us to honor those who gave all—and to care for those still carrying the burdens of service. This week’s newsletter reflects on sacrifice, connection, and the quiet power of community, while highlighting why our monthly family dinner gatherings matter. At The Veterans Club, healing often begins with simple moments: coffee, conversation, shared meals, and belonging.

The Veterans Club Dispatch-May 17, 2026

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message This past week reminded me once again why The Veterans Club matters so much. Over the last several months, we have talked often about the Three Pillars of our organization: Connection, Purpose, and Belonging. These are not just ideas we place on a flyer or website. They…

Facilitators’ Corner: The Importance of the Positive Turn

A successful Patriot Pour doesn’t happen by accident. In this edition of Facilitators’ Corner, we explore the importance of the “positive turn” — the facilitator’s ability to guide conversations toward hope, humor, connection, and engagement without dismissing difficult topics. Learn how strong facilitation prevents cliques, keeps discussions moving, and creates meetings people genuinely look forward to attending.

The Veterans Club Dispatch-May 10, 2026

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message Connection matters more than most of us like to admit. For veterans and first responders, isolation can sneak up on us quietly. Life gets busy. Careers change. Retirement happens. Kids grow up. People move away. Before long, it becomes easy to spend more time alone than connected…

Building a Way of Life Where Suicide Becomes Less Likely

We cannot measure every life saved, but we can build a way of life where fewer are lost. When veterans and first responders gather, week after week, something begins to change. Names are known. Absences are noticed. The quiet drift toward isolation slows. In that steady rhythm of connection, burdens are shared, and the weight becomes easier to carry.

The Veterans Club Dispatch-May 3, 2026

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message Over the past several weeks, I’ve been thinking about a simple question: Who’s not in the room yet? Every week, we see familiar faces. We shake hands, share a cup of coffee, tell a few stories, and for a little while, life feels a bit lighter. That’s…

When the Call Is Answered

A quiet call for help turned into something much bigger. Within 24 hours, a Vietnam-era veteran battling cancer found himself surrounded by people willing to show up, work hard, and remind him he wasn’t alone. What started as a simple request became a powerful example of how relationships—built over coffee and conversation—can answer the call when it matters most.

The Veterans Club Dispatch-April 26, 2026

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message This past week was one of those moments where you can feel something real taking hold. Thirty-three of us gathered around the table at Cultura for an evening of great Mexican food and even better conversation. No agenda, no pressure—just veterans and first responders sitting together, sharing…

The Veterans Club Dispatch-April 19, 2026

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message There’s something powerful about a simple cup of coffee and a sandwich shared across a table. We talk a lot about connection at The Veterans Club, but sometimes we overthink what that really means. At its core, connection isn’t complicated. It’s two people sitting down, meeting a…

The Veterans Club Dispatch-April 12, 2026

A Special Easter Message for Veterans & First Responders President’s Message Brothers and Sisters, At the heart of The Veterans Club is something simple yet powerful: real relationships. We are veterans and first responders who have answered the call to serve our nation and our communities. Because of that shared history, we see the world…

The Veterans Club Dispatch-April 5, 2026

A Special Easter Message for Veterans & First Responders President’s Message Happy Easter! There’s something about holidays that stays with you when you’ve worn the uniform. Most people think of those days as time around the table, familiar traditions, and being surrounded by family. But for many of us, holidays looked different. They were spent…