Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776 Military Order of the Purple Heart, P.O. Box 1345, Lecanto, FL 34460-1345
Tel: 352-637-3265 or 352-382-3847 Email: info@citruspurpleheart.org
Gold Star Tea at the Tilted Tea Cup, Brooksville, FL on October 1. Special guests were Gail Nemesh, Department of Florida President and Barabara Mills, founder of Operation Welcome Home, Citrus County. Front row from left, Gold Star mothers, wives and daughter; Toni Gross, Pat Flanagan, Nancy Weaver, Savannah Weaver and Bonnie Lee.
All the Divas from Unit 776 of the Aaron A Weaver LAMOPH, who attended the Citrus County Chronicle's Diva Night on October 8. Left to right; Nancy Laska, Mickey Hunt, Vikki Pietras, Sandy Cross, Pat Michael, Linda Schlaudraff and Barbara Bradshaw. Not shown, Carol Allen.
The "Breastplate of Courage" (designed by Carol Allen) is Unit 776's entry in The Citrus County Chronicle's "Sassy Cups" competition to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness, Detection and Treatment.
“Breastplate of Courage”
Dedicating this symbolic Breastplate to
women in the Armed Forces.
- The Mission: Cancer Prevention
- Rules of Engagement: Recon Family History, Forewarned, forearmed,
- Take Pre-emptive Action: Mammograms, First Line of Defense
- Fortify Central Defense Systems: Healthy Choices Build Strong Immunity
Be Resilient Lady Guardians of America!
Thank you for your service.
This item is now on display at the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute in Lecanto, FL.
It was a real card party! Our Christmas Cards for VA hospitals project is chaired by Sandy Cross. After our November meeting ten members placed postage stamps on and tied packs of three cards for 390 blank Christmas cards. Our new member, Toni Gross, will distribute them to VA hospitals in Florida. We know it’s a very worthwhile project, as we have received many thank you letters from the hospitalized veterans.
Breakfast in Homosassa was enjoyed by the LAMOPH 776 members after their presentation to management at the Homosassa #1029 Walmart.
2016
2017
National Votes for Name Change
At the 2017 Ladies Auxiliary Military Order of the Purple Heart (LAMOPH) national convention, the membership voted to change the name to Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary. The new abbreviation is MOPHA and the new and old logos are below.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2018-19 newly elected and appointed
Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary Unit 776 officers!
Several of our members who were appointed officers continued in their roles and some even hold two or more positions.
The 2018 annual “Real” Military Card Party was at the Florida National Guard Armory in Crystal River for the very first time. Everyone loved the change of location! The players had a great time and enjoyed a wonderful lunch. The hard working ladies of Unit 776 are from left; Annie Fair, Linda Schlaudraff, Pat Michael, Shirley Platt, Vikki Pietraa, Sue Guard, Mari-Elain Ebitz, Sandy Cross, Nancy Laska and Mickey Hunt. Watch for our ads in the Chronicle, starting in January 2019 for the date and time.
Unit 776 members donated $100 to the Nature Coast Young Marines for their support of the unit’s annual fundraiser, the “Real” Military Card Party.
Left: Joann Allen; Nancy Laska; Sandy Cross incoming president; Vikki Pietras, outgoing President, Mari-Elain Ebitz, Treasurer; Mickey Hunt, Sr. Vice President; Young Marine MSgt Adam Ault and Young Marine Adult Leader Liza Gonzales.
2018-2019
UNIT 776 ELECTED OFFICERS
President Sandy Cross
Sr Vice President Mickey Hunt
Jr Vice President Carol Hayes
Treasurer Mari-Elain Ebitz
Parliamentarian Vikki Pietras
Sgt at Arms Annie Fair
Trustee-1 year Heather Stants
Trustee 2 year Linda Schlaudraff
Trustee 3 year Nancy Laska
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Secretary Annie Fair
Chaplain - Vacant
Americanism Sandy Cross
Historian Ann Fair
Publicity Mari-Elain Ebitz
Marshal Linda Schlaudraff
2018