Donations

Chapter 92 donations will go towards flowers for funerals, ROTC scholarships and other future needs.

As natural disasters such as the recent hurricanes and wildfires have impacted our Members, the Special Forces Association has taken a role in emergency relief efforts. The Special Forces Association Emergency Relief Fund is designed to provide monetary support to eligible members in good standing in times of natural disasters. Natural disasters are defined as a disaster caused by natural forces rather than by human actions (e.g. earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, etc.). Applicants must be current and in good standing in the SFA or the dependent spouse, child or grandchild of a member in good standing. Family members of a deceased member in good standing may also apply. Grants to any member will not exceed $2,500.00 and are subject to approval by the National Board of Officers. Initial grants, not to exceed $500.00, may be granted by the Executive Director with verbal approval from the SFA President. Grants in excess of $500 must be approved by the majority of the National Board of Officers. These funds are not for reimbursement of deductibles for insurance purposes, upgrades not covered by insurance or use for basic necessities unless related to a natural disaster. The SFA Emergency Relief Fund is a separate account that derives its monies from the contributions of SFA members, SFA chapters and charitable individuals, parties and corporations.Your donation helps fund these efforts by providing needed resources which help the SFA deliver aid to hard hit Members.

Thank you donating to the memory of U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) and Vietnam Veteran John Phillip Bryan, Special Forces Association (SFA) member M-9475. Contributions in his memory will be used by SFA Chapter 39, a 501(c)(19) veterans' non-profit organization, to sustain and enhance military veteran support and military recruiting purposes in the Houston ROTC and Junior ROTC area. To learn more about our organization, go to: https://teamhouse.specialforcesassociation.org/SFA_Chapter_39

Eight Soldiers from across the Special Operations Community (all Green Berets) have lost their lives from 1969 to present trying to achieve the renowned Special Forces Dive Badge.No memorial currently exists to honor their memory.With your help, we can change that.

We kindly appreciate sponsorship and/or any donations for our Annual Fund Raising event Sunday, November 17, 2024, in support of the Special Forces Association (SFA) MSG Earl Kalani Memorial Chapter VIII (SFA CH 8) which is a 501(c)(19) veteran non-profit organization. Sponsors can also buy space or a table at our luau:Bronze: $1200 (1x tables/10 Seats and can place a logo on each table.Silver: $2400 (2x tables/20 Seats and place a logo and banner.Gold: $3600 3x tables/30 Seats and place a logo, and bannerWe also graciously accept donations that can be raffled or auctioned to raise funds. Our raffles and auctions have been extremely popular and a great local exposure venue for your business. We have proven record of accomplishment of being a powerful source for word-of-mouth and now internet, through our social media platform advertisement to assist with increasing your company’s visibility within our communities worldwide.As post 9/11 global terrorist threat remains steady, threats in the Indo-Pacific, and peer nation competitors threaten America’s strategic interest abroad, Green Berets and special operation forces are often called upon to meet these challenges – the Quiet Professionals. The annual operational tempo of U.S. Army Special Forces to some 75+ countries globally come with a heavy price as Green Berets sustain the highest casualty rate in the United States Special Operations community. Nonetheless, Army Green Berets remain the most capable and effective fighting force that the world has ever seen. We fully understand the post/current COVID-19 policies impacts and the historically high inflation rate affecting all businesses – thus we thank you in advance for your support to our mission of “Brothers Helping Brothers.”The SFA CH VIII is one of the oldest and the longest continuous running chapter of 90 SFA Chapters located worldwide. Founded in Hawai’i in 1964, SFA CH 8 is a Veterans Service Organization who supports the Green Berets family members and members of our community. We provide our veteran Green Berets with a civilian “team house” environment to continue our mission of providing “behind-the-scene” support to those Green Beret widows and family members in need. Since 1964, our chapter is the longest running chapter that meets on the first Sunday of the month. We continually provide honor guard memorial escorts to our fallen Green Berets; support annual leadership awards to 26 State of Hawai’i High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and University of Hawaii ROTC programs, and provide college/university scholarships, and donate to other deserving local charities. Any questions you can contact our Treasurer, Gary Chamberlin at (808) 554-3623 or the President, Pete Tingstrom at sfachapterviii@gmail.comPete TingstromPresident, Special Forces Association Chapter VIII(808) 436-2901 A copy of the license to solicit charitable contributions as a not-for-profit organization SFA CH 8 EIN: 88-4364868, or sponsor and financial information may be obtained from the SFA CH VIII by contacting Gary Chamberlin at gechamberlin@yahoo.com or (808) 554-3623. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

COL (R) John "Jack" Tobin served in the 5th, 7th and 11th Special Forces Groups in a career that spanned more than 40 years from Vietnam to Afghanistan.Jack was a mentor, friend and leader of many past and present SF Soldiers and was recognized as a Distinguished Member of the Regiment. Jack was a past President of SFA and Chapter 6. Jack's friends and family wish to keep his legacy alive through the COL Jack Tobin Scholarship Fund.The fund is administered by trustees including members of Jack's family and SFA members.

Special Forces Association Chapter VI is spearheading an effort by the SFA to be a Gold level supporter of the Memorial 3Gun Foundation.When you contribute, you're contributing with your SFA brothers to this extremely worthy cause. All (one hundred percent - 100%) of donated funds are passed directly to the Memorial 3Gun Foundation as a contribution from SFA members. Rick Turcotte (rickturcotte@gintekco.com), Chapter VI Shooting Director can provide more information. You can also contact Tim Howle (Chapter VI Secretary) at sfgbdol@gmail.com.You can get more information about Memorial 3Gun Foundation by clicking on this button ( M3G Foundation ).