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In Memory
Ted Bauer
Verde Van Halley "VERN"
Verde Van Halley "VERN"
Celebration of Life
On March 23, 2020 our dear friended Bauer crossed over through the Western door to be with Creator. Ted battled cancer twice and won, but succumbed to complications after surgery.
Ted leave behind his wife Carol Lavalle and a brother.
After allowing the family time to grieve the loss of their loved one. Carol has set S
Celebration of Life
On March 23, 2020 our dear friended Bauer crossed over through the Western door to be with Creator. Ted battled cancer twice and won, but succumbed to complications after surgery.
Ted leave behind his wife Carol Lavalle and a brother.
After allowing the family time to grieve the loss of their loved one. Carol has set Saturday August 15, 2020 at 1 pm on Apple Mountain in Linden, Virginia to gather as a Celebration of Life for Ted.
For more details private message Carla “Sunny” Drew on Facebook
Verde Van Halley "VERN"
Verde Van Halley "VERN"
Verde Van Halley "VERN"
JANUARY 2, 1930-JULY 19,2020.....
(90 YEARS, 7 MONTHS, AND 19 DAYS) That is a great life to have lived. Preceded in death by Vernon Van Halley, Father AND Lila Belle Haines Halley, Mother; AND Mitchell Bush, his dear friend.
Vern is survived by Sons Calvin Halley, Texas and George Halley and family of Colorado; Brother Jerry Halley and
JANUARY 2, 1930-JULY 19,2020.....
(90 YEARS, 7 MONTHS, AND 19 DAYS) That is a great life to have lived. Preceded in death by Vernon Van Halley, Father AND Lila Belle Haines Halley, Mother; AND Mitchell Bush, his dear friend.
Vern is survived by Sons Calvin Halley, Texas and George Halley and family of Colorado; Brother Jerry Halley and family, Cousin Billy and family of Texas.
Vern served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Greenland. An Officer of The American Indian Society of Washington, DC; Member, Committee Person, Craftsman, a Performer of Indian dances and instructor of all; and a performer in several movies made for television. He worked and retired from AT&T telephone company; was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Church of Ladysmith, Virginia.
That is a real legacy of life for Vern. All these great, a Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Dad, Veteran, Dancer, Performer, our Vern was all we loved him greatly; But...Best of all we called him a Friend.
"VERN" you..Dr. Victoria Grady, MD; MaryAnn Robbins, RN; Herb Bush, Cheryl, Calvin Kay and Family; Michael Nephew, A'lice Myer Hall and Family; Karen Collins; Mary Washington Hospital and Staff; Covenant Funeral Home and St Mary of the Annunciation Church; All Members & Friends of the American Indian Society of Washington, DC. (For all the condolences and wishes to everyone and family of Verde Van Halley. They were many and from the Netherlands to Canada and all over the United States; To Rest in Peace......We Loved You.
About Us
Founding
The American Indian Society of Washington DC, AISDC, was established in 1966 by a group of young American Indian professionals working in Washington DC.
For more than 50 years, AISDC has worked to preserve Indian Culture through teaching and promoting customs and Arts. AIS has put an emphasis on celebrating the unique and rich culture of America's indigenous nations and their contributions to society, promoting health education, and other civic duties that continue to contribute to the social advancement and well-being of American Indian communities.
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Goals
For 50 years, the American Indian Society has worked to support the goals it established in 1966:
- to preserve Indian culture and perpetuate Indian tradition;
- to promote fellowship among members to all American Indian tribes;
- to enlighten the public and encourage better understanding of the Indian people;
- and to assist young Indian boys and girls in their academic studies through its Scholarship Program.
We hope you will join us to support the next generation of native leaders and continue our work to preserve Indian culture in this nation.
Requests from the Community
The Society responds to requests for Indian performers at charity benefits, especially for children, those less fortunate, and people in hospitals.
Many paid performances are staged in response to requests by local television and radio stations; scouts and schools; churches, civic and social groups, Federal Agencies, foreign embassies, etc.
The members feel that in this way they can reach the largest number of people - those who might otherwise never see an authentic Indian tribal dance or hear real Indian music.
Each paid performance brings the group funding for scholarships for Indian students. Scholarships are awarded in September of each year.
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Meetings
AIS monthly meeting is held at 7:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month at
The Church of St. Clement, 1701 N Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302.
(Please use the entrance near the playground/parking lot)
Contact Us
American Indian Society of Washington, DC
1701 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, United States
Hours
As a volunteer organization, we never close. Please see our calendar for events.