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Columbia River Chapter Events
Planned Events
Chapter and Foundation Board meetings (currently held using ZOOM). Normally 9:00AM 2nd Thursday each month (CRC) except July & August. CRMF board meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, & Oct after CRC board meeting.) Board meetings are open to all members in good standing. If you desire to attend, please let CRC President and/or CRMF President know show they can send you the ZOOM logon info.
Note: Events / Programs / Presenters subject to change
January 2026
DATE: Thursday, January 15
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy 12200 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 11:30 AM start; noon luncheon
WHAT: Luncheon Speaker: Port of Vancouver Manager who will speak on “Vancouver Waterfront Happenings.”
COST: $25.00 per person at the door *
February 2026
DATE: Thursday, February 19
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy 12200 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 11:30 AM start; noon luncheon (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Luncheon
Program: Luncheon Speaker, Homeless Response Manager, City of Vancouver
COST: $25.00 pp at the door *
March 2026
DATE: Thursday, March 19
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy 12200 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 11:30 AM start; noon luncheon (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Luncheon
PROGRAM: Luncheon Speaker: CRMF President “Annual Report”
COST: $25.00 pp at the door *
April 2026
DATE: Thursday, April 16
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy 12200 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 11:30 AM start; noon luncheon (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Luncheon
PROGRAM: Speaker, TBD
COST: TBD pp at the door *
May 2026
DATE: Thursday, May 21
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy 12200 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 11:30 AM start (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Luncheon
PROGRAM: Speaker, TBD
COST: TBD pp at the door *
May 2026
DATE: Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
WHERE: Vancouver Barracks parade grounds (across from the Marshall House 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661)
WHEN: Ceremony starts at 11 AM (MOAA supplies coffee for the setup workers starting at 8:30AM and for 10:00 AM VIP reception)
WHAT: National Memorial Day – remembrance of those members of the Armed forces who lost their lives serving our country in the line of duty.
PROGRAM: Presentations by local dignitaries; release of doves; cannon salutes for each service (if you bring your dog be advised the cannon blasts are extremely loud); music by JBLM band. Hot dogs and chips provided and served by the Lions club; cookies provided by the Red Cross.
COST: None
RSVP: N/A
June 2026
DATE: Saturday, June 6
WHERE: Uptown Barrel Room, 2011 Main St, Vancouver 98660?
WHEN: 1:00 PM start (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: A Wine tasting social
PROGRAM: A social gathering
COST: Open menu, each tab separate
July & August 2026
Summer break — No member events — Enjoy!
September 2026
DATE: Sunday, September 20
WHERE: Home of Roger Rosenberry, Camas, WA
WHEN: 3:00PM –6:00PM (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Annual Fall BBQ Scholarship Social (CRMF fundraiser)
PROGRAM: Social gathering–nonalcoholic and some adult beverages provided (recommend BYOB). Main course provided.
COST: Your generous freewill scholarship donation gladly accepted
September 2026
DATES:
- Patriots Day Thursday, September 11th
- POW-MIA Day Friday, September 19th
WHERE:
1) Vancouver Water Front Park (TBD)
2) Armed Forces Reserve Center (15005 NE 65th St, Vancouver, WA 98682)
WHEN: 11:00AM
What: see dates above
PROGRAMs: Veterans Remembrance
COST: None
RSVP: N/A
September 2026
DATE: Friday, September 25
WHERE: Armed Forces Reserve Center, 15005 NE 65th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 9:00AM to 3:30PM
What: CCVAC sponsored Standdown
PROGRAM: Veterans support day, VOLUNTEERS needed as greeters
COST: None (lunch provided)
RSVP: Clark County Veterans Assistance Center (CCVAC)
OTHER: See www.CCVAC.net for details prior to event
October 2026
DATE: Thursday, October 15
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy 12200 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682
WHEN: 11:30 AM (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Luncheon
PROGRAM: TBD
COST: $25.00 pp at the door *
November 2026
DATE: Wednesday, November 11
WHERE: Officers Row (Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661). Ceremony location TBD
WHEN: Ceremony at 10:00 AM; parade at 11:00 AM, Reception to follow
WHAT: National Veterans Day – Remembrance of all those who served
PROGRAM: Ceremony, Parade, and Reception (at Pearson Field Hanger)
COST: None
RSVP: N/A
November 2026
DATE: Thursday, November 19
WHERE: Cascadia Technical Academy
WHEN: 11:30 AM (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Luncheon – Traditional Thanksgiving meal supporting School District Culinary Program
PROGRAM: Speaker, Coast Guard Representative
COST: $25.00 pp at the door *
December 2026
DATE: Sunday, December 6
WHERE: Old Spaghetti Factory SE 160th Ave, Vancouver, WA (or TBD)
WHEN: 3:00PM to ~6:00PM (email invitation to be sent out prior)
WHAT: Holiday Scholarship Social–wear your Christmas sweater or tie or?
PROGRAM: Meet our scholarship recipients and learn of their aspirations and how your donations are making their dreams possible
COST: Choice of one of three entrees. Choice in the email. $35.00 pp at the door*
Other: Your generous free-will scholarship donation to our Foundation gladly accepted. See online donation method elsewhere on this website.
