PJ’s Pit Stop
Greetings to all our SF Brothers from Chicagoland Chapter XXXVII
On the 12DEC25 our Chapter held its annual Christmas party at the Great Escape in Schiller Park Illinois. Our turnout was larger than previous years with a special visit from our National SFA President Chris Wilkerson. Chapter XXXVII was well represented by the younger members and the “Vintage” members of various Special Forces Groups and their families. A fine mix of dinner, drinks, swamping stories and overall camaraderie. The winner of our 50/50 raffle was our Ladies Auxiliary President Marsha Krzyzak, who generously donated the proceeds back to the Chapter. A Tip of the Beret to Marsha for that selfless gesture and all the outstanding work and commitment you provide that make this Chapter run smoothly. We had a successful exchange of gifts run by Kathy Patterson, thank you Kathy. Our Treasurer Mike Tuman presented a donation to Veterans Path to Hope, a local group who assists homeless veterans who want a chance to rebuild their lives. It was encouraging to see an increased attendance and overall, a successful event. We hope to see everyone again in December of 2026.
Upcoming Events:
29th Annual Military Ball
Our annual formal event will be held on 18APR26, at the Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center in Des Plaines, Illinois. This year’s guest speaker is Chaplain Steven Rindahl, a 12th SFG(A) alumnus and current Chapter XV member. Chaplain Rindahl will deliver a presentation regarding his ministry, Warriors on the Way https://warriorsontheway.org/. Please check the Teamhouse calendar for more information and prepare your uniforms or blazers.
Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Committee, co-chaired by John Olson and Chris Lucie, has been working hard revamping our program. After reviewing nearly a dozen applications, they will select three cadets to receive scholarships at the Military Ball. Qualifying cadets will also receive the SFA Award of Excellence at their respective universities. We extend our gratitude to the committee for their efforts in organizing this program.
Benefit Golf Outing
After a seven-year hiatus, we are pleased to announce the return of our Benefit Golf Outing. Please save the date for 25JUN26, at Cantigny Golf Club https://www.cantignygolf.com/. This event is vital for raising funds for our charitable causes. Special thanks to Chairman Chris Lucie, Mike Wiedmaier, and Bill Stach for bringing this fundraiser back. Further details will be posted on the Teamhouse calendar soon.
For updates on all future events, please visit our webpage at www.sfa37.us and follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SFAch37.
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