Welcome to Bert Kurland Chapter 696 Military Order Purple Heart

Feb.8,2023
Download file with all fields more information contact the e-mail listed below.
https://www.purpleheartflorida.org/veterans-assistance.
Chapter 696 MOPH Application for Hurricane Assistance.
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Military Order of the Purple Heart
P.O. Box 150702
Cape Coral, Fl. 33915-0702
2023 Meeting
Veteran's Assistance MOPH-for more information contact the e-mail listed below.
https://www.purpleheartflorida.org/veterans-assistance
at Cape Coral VA
Representatives and NSO's from DAV National Headquarters will be at the Cape Coral VA Clinic on Monday October 24. Vouchers will be passed out in the amount of $500 for damages, loss of food and any other emergencies. More funds will be offered for loss of housing etc. You must be a veteran with a service connected disability, must have a rating of Zero or higher, or have filed for compensation. NSO's will be there to assist you. Bring your VA Card and/or your DAV Membership Card. The event will start at 0830 hours and will end when all available vouchers have been disbursed.
Please contact Commander Ed Hawkins at 423.319.6656 for further information if needed.
Wishing you all the best,
Pete Schwarz
2489 Diplomat Parkway East
Hours of Operation:
Executive meetings are held at the Brotherhood Of Heroes Museum
522 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, Fl. 33904
on the third Tuesday monthly at 10:00 AM with the exception of July and August. No meetings are held these two months.
Next Meeting is on Feb.21,2023
==Election will be held==
Chapter 696 encompasses all of Lee, Hendry and Collier counties. All life members are welcome to attend meetings and events. Your inputs help the Chapter grow and prosper.
Bert Kurland Junior Vice Commander passed away February 4, 2020. He was our Chapter Hero. Rest in peace our Brother in Arms.
* represents Voted Positions, the remaining are appointed
Our Junior Vice Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Southwest Florida (Lee, Collier & Hendry Counties) was born on November
10, 1926 and passed away on February 4, 2020.
Bert was combat wounded while serving in the Pacific Theater in WWII in 1945 on a combat jump in the Philippines. Bert also did several tours in Vietnam as a Special Forces Commander.
In his Military Career Bert was awarded the Silver Star, 4 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal along with several Campaign Ribbons.
Birthdays
Special Days
National Purple Heart Day August 7th
Veteran Day November 11th
Chapter 696 Adjutant Report - January 2020 - Final (pdf)
DownloadChapter 696 Adjutant Report Feb 18, 2020 Final (pdf)
DownloadChapter 696 Adjutant Report - March 2020 (pdf)
DownloadAdjutants Report - January 2020 - Final (pdf)
DownloadAdjutants Report-March-2022 (docx)
Download5-17-22 Meeting Minutes (pdf)
DownloadJune-21-22 Meeting Minutes (docx)
DownloadMOPH-Procedures-Manual-V1.0 (pdf)
DownloadFinance And Inspection Guide (pdf)
DownloadWarrant Form Chapter 2019 (pdf)
DownloadTransfer Request (pdf)
DownloadRitual and Manual of Ceremonies (pdf)
DownloadAssociate Membership Application (pdf)
DownloadNational-Patriot-of-the-Year-Nomination-Solicitation (pdf)
DownloadMembership Application 2022 (pdf)
Download2021 Bylaws Masters V1 (pdf)
DownloadLIFE MEMBER VERIFICATION REPORT (pdf)
DownloadContact Information:
Commander Jack Wagner
PO Box 150702
Cape Coral, Fl 33915
Cell Phone: 239.826.6062
WEB Administrator bobpurpleheart1@gmail.com
4522 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral, Florida 33904, United States
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