The Veterans Club Dispatch

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message Brothers and Sisters, I’m excited to share some great momentum in our growing community: a new chapter is forming in Priest River, Idaho! They meet every Friday morning at 0900 at the Infinity Cafe, located at 5770 US-2 in Priest River. If you know veterans or first…

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message This week feels a little heavier. The Veterans Club has become more than just a gathering place—it’s become part of our lives. For many of us, it’s family. And when God calls one of our brothers or sisters home, we feel that loss in a very real…

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message This past week the Board of Directors adopted a new resource that will help guide the future growth of The Veterans Club. With the help of Jeff, Dale, and Ian from our new Hayden Chapter, we have created the Starting a New Chapter Guide—a practical roadmap for…

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message One of the things that makes The Veterans Club special is that we don’t just gather for coffee, meals, or events. We show up for each other when it matters. This week I’d like to ask everyone in our community to keep Ray Bassler in your thoughts…

Veterans & First Responders Weekly Update President’s Message Small Tables. Big Impact. There’s something powerful about a packed room. At our February Dinner Gathering, 38 veterans, first responders, and family members showed up for great pizza and even better conversation. We basically took over the entire restaurant. For a couple of hours, it was ours…