
AARON A. WEAVER CHAPTER 776
CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA

MEETINGS
Chapter meetings are at 1:15 p.m. on the third Tuesday of January, March, May July, September and November.
LOCATION
Citrus County Resource Center and VA Clinic, 2804 W Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto (Off of C.R. 491).
Military Order of the Purple Heart
CHAPTER PURPOSE
To preserve the proud legacy of the Purple Heart Medal.


June 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009
During the Fifth Year, Chapter 776 gained 20 new life members representing a regular
membership growth of 25% for 2008-
Fundraising Activities
During the Fifth Year, Chapter 776 raised a grand total of $7,734.56. Viola fundraising
drives, assisted by JROTC and Young Marine volunteers, were conducted in September,
October and November raising $3,485.50. Other fundraising efforts netted $3,249.06.
The chapter also received a $1,000.00 grant donation from the Homosassa Wal-
Per Chapter 776 By-
In support of its purpose “To promote the proud legacy of the Purple Heart Medal”,
Chapter 776 conducted or participated in 80 activities. Five commemorative events
were conducted: Flag Day presentation (June 14); Purple Heart breakfast (August 7);
Pearl Harbor dinner (December 7); Purple Heart ceremony commemorating George Washington
and honoring Citrus County’s fallen and wounded heroes (February); and Armed Forces
Day picnic (May). The chapter’s Fourth Annual Purple Heart Ceremony had over 300
persons in attendance. Also, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed
August 7, 2008 Purple Heart Day. Monthly coffee/donut support for patients of the
local VA CBOC was launched in June. The chapter participated in seven JROTC annual
awards ceremonies; Veterans Day parade and memorial service; massing of the colors
ceremony; two veterans’ fairs; 10 classroom visitations; 10 Purple Heart history
presentations; and a GWOT memorial plaque presentation. MOPH Distinguished Service
Awards were also presented to four organizations and eight individuals. Chapter
776 activities were featured in five of the six bi-