The following individuals are currently considered Recruiting Aces and have earned a t-shirt and an invitation to the Council of Administration Meeting to be held on June 5, 2024, at 1800 hours, at the State Convention in Cripple Creek. Upon signing in for the meeting these members will be eligible for reimbursement equal to that of a District Commander. In other words, $75 Per Diem plus round-trip mileage paid at $0.50 per mile.*
Aarron Himes | Absolon Pratt | Barbara Green |
Bob Heriford | Robert Kidd Sr. | Bruce Dolan |
Carol Thomas | Chad Ryan | Damien Berg |
Danielle Depaolis | Darold Stafford | David Stone |
David Anthony | Jay Malone | Jesse Eastburn |
James Kruse | James Sheridan | John Breckenbridge |
Julie Robertson | Karen Vindelov | Kristen Luevanos |
Larry Johnson | Len Ladue | Leon Bartholomay |
Linda Reinpold | Lynn Peterson | Mathew Cummings |
Matthew Lewis | Michelle Sheridan | Phil Reinpold |
Stephen Urbany | Steve Kjonaas | Todd Van Sant |
Travis Baker |
Additionally, the following individuals have all recruited at least 10 VFW and/or Auxiliary members, so they are eligible for up to three nights Per Diem (maximum $225) and round-trip mileage to the Convention as described above. If any award winner is already utilizing Department funds to attend the COA/Convention or cannot attend their award is transferable.
Barbara Green | Carol Thomas | David Anthony |
Jesse Eastburn | Larry Johnson | Len Ladue |
Steve Kjonaas | Todd Van Sant |
To learn more about this incentive, how to transfer your award, or submit your t-shirt size email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Transferring your award is intended to maximize participation, so please be generous if that option is available to you. Please review the Colorado Membership program on the Department website to learn what other awards are available.
* Receipt of Per Diem or mileage to attend a previous COA means your award has already been redeemed. Additionally, mileage will only be paid to the person driving if multiple winners travel to the Convention together.