Chino Hills 55+ Club Veterans Group
All active 55+ Club members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or a widow/widower of a veteran are welcome to join the Veterans Group. We meet quarterly at 930 AM on the first Wednesday of the month at the Chino Hills Community Center to review events and programs of interest to veterans and the Chino Hills community. We also schedule outings to local places of interest to veterans and their families.
Please contact Ron Kunzi for information by email at Veterans@ChinoHills55PlusClub.org or by phone at 909-six-three-one-6346.
One of the accomplishments of this group and the 55+ Club membership was the funding of a Monument honoring past and present service in the U.S. Military. The money was raised through fund raising events held at local restaurants, donations from private individuals and organizations, and sales of personalized tribute bricks placed around the base of the Monument.
Funds were donated to the City of Chino Hills who handled construction and is responsible for ongoing maintenance of the site. The Monument was dedicated January 18, 2020, at the area adjacent to the Northwest corner of the Chino Hills Community Center. Please visit the Monument to get a better appreciation of the beauty and tranquility of this special place. The Veterans Group has also raised money to add a flag pole to that Monument area which was dedicated on Veterans Day 2021.
If you’re interested in making a tax-exempt donation to the Veterans Group, please contact Contact Ron Kunzi at (909) six-three-one-6346 or email: Veterans@chinohills55plusclub.org. The Veterans Group and the Chino Hills 55+ Club are grateful for your donations!
Our Chino Hills 55+ Club Veterans were recognized at the February 22, 2022, City Council meeting as the Highlighted Volunteers:
Click here to see the article in the Winter 2021-2022 issue of the Chino Hills Parks and Recreation Brochure: Veterans Highlighted Volunteers Article Winter 2021-22
In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Chino Hills wishes to express sincere gratitude and thanks to all those who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces at home and abroad. Today and every day we salute you! Enjoy this Salute to Service video and join us in honoring our Veterans.
Click here to see the Chino Hills Salute to Service video prepared by the City of Chino Hills on November 11, 2020:
Click here for newspaper articles on the Chino Hills Military Service Monument
Charitable Contributions
In September 2022, a $4,000 donation was made to Sgt. Major Gregory Coker, Founder and CEO of Reaching New Heights Foundation, which provides an array of services that assist Veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life.
In May 2022, a donation of $4,000.00 was presented to Octavo Sanchez on behalf of “FrontSite Military Outreach” The not-for-profit organization is operated entirely by veterans who share and understand the needs and struggles faced by veterans.
In May 2022, Christine Charland (Executive Director) and Jeff Vaka (Board of Directors) from “Habitat for Humanity” were present to receive a donation of $4,000.00. The money will be used to fund two homes in Chino Hills that will be built exclusively for veterans and their families.
In May 2022, a $4,000 donation was made to David Harrison, Director of Paws for Success.
In May 2022, a $4,000 donation was made to the Chino American Legion Auxiliary.
Posted in Champion Newspapers August 21, 2021
A $1,500 donation was made in August 2021 to the Pomona Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Executive Director Christine Charland accepted the check at our General Meeting. Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity has been working in Chino Hills on a project that will include two homes for veterans. Click here for information on the: Habitat for Humanity Home including donation information.
Fundraisers for the Veterans Monument:
Wine Tasting Fundraiser and Auction – September 22, 2018. Thank you to those who attended this successful event! It was a great evening and it was wonderful to hear the veterans share their experiences.
USS Iowa Battleship Field Trip, June 2018
On April 25, 2018, some of our veterans participated in the high school education program by sharing their experiences in Vietnam.
Click on the Branch Insignia for 55+ Club members who served in the U.S. Armed Forces:
For uniformity, the ‘Veteran’ Patch should be placed 1-1/2″ below the seam. this will be on your right arm centered on the imaginary line of the top of your shoulder.
The Organizational patch (Army, Navy Etc.) should be about 3/4″ below the ‘Veteran’ patch, also on the right sleeve. An American flag patch may be placed on the left arm 1-1/2” below the seam.
“38 U.S. Code § 101 -The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.
For more information, please email Ron Kunzi, Chair at: Veterans@ChinoHills55PlusClub.org
or call him at (909) six-three-one-6346.