American GI Forum is Celebrating its 75th Anniversary at this 2023 Conference in Historic Dodge City Kansas
On March 26, 1948, Young 34-year-old Dr. Hector P. Garcia along with 700 Veterans endeavored to form an organization that would stand up for the rights of Hispanic veterans, their families, and the rights of all Americans. We are forever in their debt! Three quarters of a century later we diligently continue to stand for the ideals of our noble founders and remain committed to helping our fellow Veterans and their families in need. We look forward to a fun, productive conference.
We invite all delegates from every state in our network to join us at this Historic Celebration. Without the States this conference may not have been possible. Please never forget to thank our host State and Chapters. This conference could not have happened without them.
Please register as soon as possible, reserve your rooms, and fill out the Veterans information forms attached. Once again, we hope to find our time in Kansas productive. Let’s get excited and renew comraderies once again. In true brother and sister fashion let us celebrate our times together, remember our loved ones that have left us, respect each other’s views, and stand together as a family. God Bless you all and God Bless the American GI Forum and our Great Nation, the United States of America
American GI Forum of Texas, Inc. Report: AUSTIN, Texas – State Commander Mario Perales and the State Office will begin its annual conference with the Executive Board of Directors meeting to the opening session of the State Conference on Monday, June 19 at 1;30 pm. The Conference will be hosted by the State Office and the Beatrice T. Perez Robstown Women’s Chapter.
American GI Forum of Texas Inc. Report: (SAN ANTONIO, Texas) – Sergio “Serg” Dickerson, COL (RET} USA, NVOP President/Chief Executive Officer: Veterans Day is November 11, 2022; you are invited to be part of a greatly impactful and meaningful event: the American GI Forum-National Veterans Outreach Program, Inc. Annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament. We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary and this event benefits one of the most deeply rooted and hardest working Veteran Service Organization in the State of Texas.
American GI Forum of the U.S. – (AUSTIN, Texas) The 2022 National Conference was held at the Embassy Suites in Colorado Springs, Monday thru Wednesday, July 24-27, 2022. The Conference attendance had enough States present to have a quorum declared. Honoring a National Hero’s Legacy”, Justice for my People! Uniting to meet the challenges of the future and honoring all who served was the theme carried out throughout the Conference.
Tuesday was highlighted with a VA Roundtable Discussion featuring Sergio Dickerson, President/CEO AGIF-NVOP, Honorable Donald M. Remy, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Pete Jeffries, National Director for AARP’s Veterans and Families Initiative, Jose 
R. Ramos Vice President Wounded Warrior Project Government and Community Relations, and Michelle Aguirre, GM Assistant Manager, DEI External Partners Global Diversity and ERG. The Roundtable was moderated by Rudy Trevino who was part of all the events and did an outstanding job with all events.
Wednesday, general Assembly included Final Treasurer’s Report, Final readings of resolutions, constitution amendments, Approval of Constitution and Bids for the 2023 National Conference and Midyear Conference.
American GI Forum of Texas Inc. Report: SAN MARCOS, Texas – In celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the Hays County Historical Commission-His- panic Heritage Committee has chosen to recognize the achievements and contributions of The American GI Forum. The American GI Forum was established in San Marcos in 1948. While the GI Forum did not directly involve itself in partisan politics, it was very involved in community affairs and registering Hispanics to register to vote. One of the obstacles facing the community was the existence of the poll tax which forced people to pay $1.75 for the right to register to vote. The GI Forum came up with a creative strategy that was highly effective. They sponsored dances at the Woodmen of the World Hall and Cuauhtémoc Hall. Admission was $1.75 and all proceed were used to pay the poll tax and register Hispanics to vote. The GI Forum succeeded in registering hundreds of new voters. Among the first Hispanic American individuals elected to public office in HAYS County were all members of the American GI Forum:
School Board 1964-1991