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KWVA National Recruiting Event In Florida: Don
Struhar Honored
KWVA National Director Jeff
Brodeur presented an Award of
Recognition to Don Struhar, a
member of South Lake County KWVA
Chapter # 188 at a special meeting in
Clermont, Florida on Tuesday, March
15th, 2006.
Mr. Brodeur acknowledged and presented
a special Award of Recognition to
artist Don Struhar for his outstanding
achievements in design. Don’s work is
known worldwide. For example, he created
the insignia for the first Super Bowl
Championship ring for Vince Lombardi
and the Green Bay Packers, five NFL/AFL
Championship rings, and designed a special
crest for First Lady Pat Nixon. He has
also designed many logos, including the
patch for the US Federation of Korea
Veteran Organizations. His work can be
seen on the KWVA Monument erected at
the Civic Center in Groveland, Florida.
Jeff Brodeur (L) presents award to Don Struhar (R)
Mr. Brodeur acknowledged and presented a special
Award of Recognition to artist Don Struhar for his outstanding
achievements in design.
CIN 188’s Board of Directors (L-R) ) at presentation: Sam Cohen, Armando Prado, Carol Becker,
President Charlie First, Jeff Brodeur, Carlton Hogue, Don Struhar, Brooks Guseman, Mrs. Brodeur,
Alton (Rube) Morehouse, Sec. Helen Meyer
This monument was detailed and designed
by Mr. Struhar and donated by KWVA
Chapter #188 of South Lake County.
Don’s artistry has included designs for a
multitude of leading corporations.
His background comprises 10 years as
Director of Designs for Josten’s of
Princeton, IL., followed by 20 years with
Robbins of Attleboro, Mass, and two years
as a freelancer. Struhar used his expertise
in the pictorial and metallic design field to
produce for leading corporations such as
General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and a
number of other Fortune 500 companies;
two United States presidents, Ivy League
colleges, Lafayette Foundation, the
International Mint, Grand Old Opry,
American Business Woman’s Association
and a multitude of other clients.
We are truly fortunate and honored to
have Don in our organization.
Recruiting Reminder
Keep in mind that KWVA members of
all states are encouraged to join the
National Korean War Veterans
Association. Since promoting our new
recruitment program, KWVA membership
has already increased an additional 500
new members. Remember, there is power
in numbers!
March - April 2006
The Graybeards