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MOPH Chap 711 Greater Las Vegas NV
Subtitle
HOME OF THE MOPH GREATER LAS VEGAS NV
History of the Order
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.
The organization now known as the "Military Order of the Purple Heart,"was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration. Composed exclusively of Purple Heart recipients, it is the only veterans service organization comprised strictly of “combat” veterans.
Funds for welfare, rehabilitation and/or service work carried on by the organization are derived through the collection of used household items, the operation of thrift stores, through the donation of automobiles and, at the community level,from the annual distribution of its official flower, the Purple Heart Viola. Violas are assembled by disabled and needy veterans, many of whom receive little or no compensation from other sources. Thus, your contribution to our programs serve are two-fold. First, they help the veterans who participate in these endeavors and, secondly, they enable the organization to do many things on behalf of hospitalized and needy veterans and their families.
Wives, mothers, daughters, step-daughters and adopted daughters of Purple Heart recipients are eligible to belong to the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, which also does important work nationally and locally in veterans' hospitals.
MOPH Chapter Chapter 711
9357 Pitchburg Wedge Dr.
Las Vegas NV. 89134
MOPH CHAP OFFICERS
Commander
Leonard “Len” Yelinek
702-362-7673-H 702-460-0769-C lenyelinek@earthlink.net
Sr. Vice Commander
Eddie Kimes
702-368-7980-C
Jr. Vice Commander
Bill Veal
(702) 956-1306Blog site: https://moph711glvnv.blogspot.com/
PUBLISHER:
Leonard "Len" Yelinek
702-362-7673PHOTOGRAPHER
Robert Serge
Objects of our Order
- Patriotism
- Fraternal
- Historical
- Educational
- Historical
Objects of our Order
Patriotism
Patriotism
•By Patriotism we mean true allegiance to the government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws.
•Patriotism is devotion to our Country which demands that we do our utmost to make our home, our city, our state, and our nation a better place in which to live.
- In time of emergency we must give all we have of loyalty, service, savings, and sacrifice in the defense of our Country and Flag.
Objects of our Order
• Patriotism
Fraternal
•Fraternity requires that we attend all meetings of our Chapter if at all possible, to keep alive our contacts with fellow Patriots, to aid in the deliberations, and to offer suggestions for the good of the Order.
•Fraternity means a kindly impulse towards all Patriots, a cheerful smile, and a firm handclasp of loyal friendship.
•It also means that we cooperate with other veteran, patriotic, and civic organizations in worthy objectives.
Objects of our Order
• Patriotism
Fraternal
Historical
Historical
Our aim is to keep alive the memory and achievements of our Country and its founders.
To honor the memory of General George Washington, who instituted the Purple Heart on August 7, 1782, at Newburgh-on-the-Hudson in the State of New York.
Objects of our Order
• Patriotism
Fraternal
Historical
Educational
Educational
•The Educational Objects of our Order are based on loyalty to our Country and reverence to God.
We advocate the teaching and influencing of our youth and new citizens in a loyal appreciation of the heritage of American Citizenship with its responsibilities, as well as its rights and privileges