50th Annual
Western New York Armed Forces Week
Western New York Supports Our Troops
May 2 - 8, 2010
Buffalo, New York
on the activities of the
50th Annual Western New York Armed Forces Week 2010
Hosted by your United States Coast Guard as a tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces . Sponsored by the Western New York Armed Forces Week Committee in cooperation with Military, Industrial, Civic, and Veterans’ Organizations
Opening Ceremony May 2, 2010 - 1245pm
WNY
Armed Forces Week

Opening Ceremony
Sunday, May 2nd,
Time 12:45 pm (1245 hours)
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
at the Foot of Main Street
Public is invited
Admission to this event is free
Featuring Military Color Guards
and more.
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Armed Forces Luncheon May 6, 2010

Armed Forces
Luncheon
Thursday, May 6th
Cocktails (cash bar) - 1100 hours
Sit-down Luncheon - 1200 hours
Connecticut Street Armory
184 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, New York
Luncheon Donation
$ 25.00 per person (including gratuity)

Armed Forces Ball May 8, 2010

Armed Forces Ball
Saturday, May 8th
Cash Bar beginning at 1800 hours and Cash Bar after Dinner
Sit-down Dinner beginning at 1900 hours.
Band
Awards Ceremony

Connecticut Street Armory
184 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, New York
Ball Donation
$30.00 per person (including gratuity)

Tickets are available at local Reserve Centers
Deadline for ticket sales is April 27th, 2010
Ticket sales for each event are limited to 550
Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment
or email: wnyafw2010@wnyafn.com
and stop back for future updates.
Navy Units in WNY Armed Forces Day Parade,
May 21, 1960, Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Civilian Chairman - Honorable John J. Gruber
General Co-Chairman - Captain Bruce Bruni, United States Coast Guard Reserve
General Co-Chairman - Commander Tim Balunis, Sr., United States Coast Guard (Retired)
Chief of Staff - Lieutenant Brian Sadler, United States Coast Guard
Secretary - Ensign Erik Olmstead. United States Coast Guard
Treasurer / Budget Director - Major Jerome Privitera, United States Army (Retired)
Luncheon Chairman - Captain Philip H Sullivan, United States Coast Guard (Retired)
Permanent Luncheon Co-Chairman - Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Duggan, New York Guard
Ball Chairman - Commander Sean K. O'Brien, United States Coast Guard Reserve
Permanent Ball Co-Chairman - Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Sparacino, New York Army National Guard
Opening Ceremonies - Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bienvenue, United States Air Force (Retired)
Opening Ceremonies - Captain John Kasmer, United States Army (Retired)
Ticket Chairman - Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Caruso, United States Army (Retired)
Ticket Chairman - Master Sergeant Richard Wieand, United States Army (Retired)
Tribute Book - Chief Warrant Officer Larry Cannan, United States Coast Guard Reserve
Tribute Book - Chief Marine Science Technician Ken Kobylanski, United States Coast Guard Reserve
Tribute Book - Lynn Knobloch
Public Information Officer - Bill Callahan, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Public Information Officer - Marina Woolcock
Committee - Lieutenant Greg Jensen, United States Coast Guard Reserve
Lieutenant (jg) Tim Pratt, United States Coast Guard Reserve
Chief Electrician's Mate Troy Szatkowski. United States Coast Guard
Marine Science Technician First Class Glenn Vincent. United States Coast Guard Reserve
Marine Science Technician First Class Scott Wakefield. United States Coast Guard
2010 WNY Armed Forces Committee Meeting Dates
12 January 2010 - General Meeting 1730 hours - Father Justin Council K of C, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga,
09 February 2010 - General Meeting 1730 hours - Father Justin Council K of C, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga
09 March 2010 - General Meeting and Photographs of 2010 Awardees 1730 hours - Father Justin Council K of C
13 April 2010 - General Meeting 1730 hours - Father Justin Council K of C, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga
27 April 2010 - General Meeting 1730 hours - Father Justin Council K of C, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga
27 April 2009 - Ticket Turn in 1730 hours - Father Justin Council K of C, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga
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