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News Release

 

                                                                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                                                                                                    August 8, 2008

 

CONTACT:         David E. Autry

                             DAV National Convention

                             Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

                             (702) 967-7336

 

NEW YORK MEMBER NAMED RECRUITER OF THE YEAR

 

Las Vegas, Nevada —The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has named Prospero Sodano of the DAV Department of New York, Membership Recruiter of the Year. In honoring Sodano, the DAV spotlights outstanding recruiters whose efforts are ensuring the DAV’s legacy of hope extends to current and future veterans who will rely on the DAV’s mission of service and advocacy.

 

Sodano, a disabled veteran of the Cold War, was presented the 2008 DAV Recruiter of the Year award by National Commander Robert T. Reynolds at the 87th National Convention of the DAV and DAV Auxiliary at Bally’s Hotel Las Vegas.

 

Sodano recruited 149 disabled veterans into his department. He has recruited approximately 4,000 members since joining the DAV 36 years ago. He is the DAV’s all-time leading recruiter.

 

"Prospero Sodano is an inspiration to the veterans he’s recruited and a leader in his chapter and department," said National Commander Reynolds.  “He’s passionate about continuing the DAV’s legacy of service. He knows the DAV will need a strong membership base as more and more veterans are returning from the current wars and he’s dedicated decades to introducing new veterans to our movement.”

 

Sodano is a life member of DAV Chapter 118 in Richmond Hill, New York.

 

“Prospero is passionate about the DAV and cares deeply about the veterans he’s brought into the fold and mentored," said DAV National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson.  “He’s a stalwart on the recruiting scene, having received this honor many times in the past. He’s a credit to all who served and sacrificed and continued to serve.”

 

The 1.4 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation's disabled veterans.  It is dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for our nation's disabled veterans and their families.  For more information, visit the organization's Web site www.dav.org.

 

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