Special Operations Association
John S. Meyer
Chairman: Operation Brightlight
349 Vista Marazul
Oceanside, CA 92057
THE SOA OPERATION BRIGHTLIGHT COMMITTEE FACT SHEET
Last Update: December 12, 2012
FACTS: The SOA, established in December 1977 is a fraternal veteran's organization of past and present American and Allied military personnel who have conducted special operations in a combat environment commencing with WWII through, and including our most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
INFORMATIONAL: In 2005 the SOA Board of Directors established The SOA Operation Brightlight Committee to assist SOA members experiencing personal financial hardships to attend an annual Special Operations Association Reunion. Without some type of monetary assistance, those SOA members affected would not be able to attend a reunion. The committee investigates each candidate for assistance, votes on their eligibility, and submits full reports to the SOA Board of Directors on any funds used to bring the SOA member to SOAR.
ELIGIBILITY: All SOA members are eligible for assistance once approved by the committee. Since 2005, 26 members, and in unique cases, two (2) family members, have received some level of assistance from the Operation Brightlight fund. All SOA members who received Brightlight assistance remain anonymous to the general membership. Members who have candidates for Operation Brightlight assistance are requested to contact committee members: John "Tilt" Meyer, Tom Waskovich, Rick Grabianowski, or SOA Treasurer Pete Buscetto.
CONTRIBUTIONS: The SOA supports the Operation Brightlight Fund through various fund raisers, direct monetary contributions, and raffles. The Special Operations Association is recognized by the Department of Defense and by the IRS as a non-profit veterans organization, 501 (c) (19), operating on tax-deductible donations, (EIN: # 74-2619854). Any and all contributions to this fund should be made payable to the SOA:
Attn: Clyde J. Sincere, Jr.
President Emeritus, SOA
Chairman, SOA Fundraising Committee
598N 1620W
St. George, Utah 84770-6691