American Patriot Music Project Newsletter Winter Edition 2023/2024 A Warm Season's Greetings From all of us at the American Patriot Music Project (APMP), we extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our esteemed community. We extend our warm wishes to you and your families during this festive season. Leadership Highlights Our dedicated leadership team remains committed to our mission of healing through music. We acknowledge the steadfast guidance of: CEO – Retired Navy SEAL Darrin Isham Vice President – Ray Lindemans Executive Director – US Army Veteran Tony “T-Bone” Villegas Communications and Technology Director – Robert Welsh Finance Director/Secretary – Marine Veteran Christina Frey Guitar Building Workshop Instructor/APB Road Master – Marine Veteran Patrick Dooley American Patriot Band Sound Technician – Marine Veteran Jorge Sanchez And a special salute to our American Patriot Band Members for their tireless contributions. 2023: A Year of Gratitude We extend our deepest gratitude to our 2023 donors, including Big Bear Elks Lodge, Amber Waves of Grain, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, The City of Temecula, and The City of Big Bear. Your support has been instrumental in our success this year. Looking Forward to 2024 The upcoming year is packed with activities, including Veteran Guitar Building Workshops and numerous events supported by the American Patriot Band, which performed at 18 venues in 2023. We're also excited about our new collaborations with CCBBV, encompassing several prominent organizations and communities. Making a Difference In 2023, APMP proudly donated musical instruments to veterans at the South Carolina Neuro Community Care, assisting in their journey through PTSD and TBI. This effort marks a significant milestone in our mission, with 15 veterans having received instruments to date. A Call to Action Do you have musical instruments gathering dust? Consider donating them to APMP for a 2023 Tax Write-off and help make a difference in a veteran's life. Organizational Updates Retired US Navy SEAL Darrin Isham, our CEO and Founder, transitions to an Emeritus role, continuing his support in a new capacity. US Marine Veteran Christina Frey, our dedicated Finance Director, embarks on a Masters's Degree program, stepping down from her board position. US Army Veteran Antonio Villegas is unanimously voted as the new President and Chairman. Susan Wells Villegas joins as the new Finance Director, bringing her extensive experience in education to the board. A Year of Exciting Prospects As we bid farewell to 2023 and usher in 2024, we anticipate a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and the continued power of music in healing and supporting our brave veterans and first responders. Thank You Thank you to our entire APMP community for your unwavering support. Together, we make a difference. Contact Information For more information and updates, please visit our website: https://americanpatriotmusic.org/