Gold Rush Chapter - USAWOA

🎉 HAPPY 108th BIRTHDAY, ARMY WARRANT OFFICER CORPS! 🎉

Today, July 9th, we proudly celebrate 108 years of service, leadership, and technical excellence by the United States Army Warrant Officer Corps.

The Army Warrant Officer Corps traces its official origins to July 9, 1918, when Congress established the Army Mine Planter Service. The Army’s first warrant officers served as masters, mates, chief engineers, and assistant engineers aboard military vessels responsible for protecting our nation’s coastal defenses.

Over the decades, the Corps expanded beyond maritime operations to become the Army’s premier corps of technical experts and trusted advisors. From aviation and intelligence to logistics, cyber operations, engineering, maintenance, and countless other specialties, warrant officers have earned a reputation as the professionals commanders turn to when experience, expertise, and mission accomplishment matter most.

For 108 years, Army warrant officers have served as leaders, mentors, advisors, and technical experts—bridging the gap between the strategic and tactical levels while ensuring the Army remains ready to meet any challenge.

To all past and present Army Warrant Officers: thank you for your service, your professionalism, and your unwavering commitment to Soldiers and mission success.

🟫 Quiet Professionals. Technical Experts. Trusted Leaders.

Artwork: “LET GO!” by Don Stivers. Used in recognition of the Army Warrant Officer Corps Birthday. Visit Don Stivers’ gallery at https://www.donstivers.com/.

🎤 THANK YOU! 🎤

What a night!

On behalf of the Gold Rush Chapter, thank you to everyone who joined us for Comedy Night. It was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces, meeting new friends, sharing some great laughs, and raising funds to support Military Service Members, Veterans, their families, and our community.

A huge thank you to comedians Paul Conyers, Roman Spinale, Angel Castro, Jeffrey, our friends at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, our generous prize donors, and the many chapter members and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make the evening such a success.

Most importantly...thank YOU for spending your evening with us.

We hope you had as much fun as we did hosting you.

We'll see you again in **February 2027!** 🎤🍷😂

🚨 COMEDY NIGHT IS NEARLY SOLD OUT! 🚨

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time!

With only about 30 tickets remaining, we don't expect seats to be available much longer.

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased tickets. We're looking forward to seeing you THIS THURSDAY NIGHT at Laughs Unlimited!

Most people know Comedy Night as a fun evening of laughs, friendship, and great prizes. What many don't realize is that proceeds from events like this help us support hospitalized veterans, military families, children in need, homeless veterans, and other community-service programs throughout the year.

A great comedy show. Great friends. Great prizes. Great cause. What more could you ask for?

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 Laughs Unlimited – Old Sacramento
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎭 Show Starts: 7:00 PM

🎟 Limited tickets remain. Don't miss out!
https://www.laughsunlimited.com/shows/366125

🎤 COMEDY NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE! 🎤

Ticket sales are through the roof! Thank you to everyone who has already purchased tickets for THIS THURSDAY EVENING'S Comedy Night on June 25th!

There are still a limited number of tickets available, but don't wait too long—they're going fast!l

So what can you expect from this amazing night at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club & Lounge?

🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM for a casual social hour. Grab a cocktail, mocktail, or your favorite beverage from the full bar, catch up with friends, and get your Prize Drawing tickets.

🎁 We'll kick off the evening with our Prize Drawing featuring 13 great prizes, including a Grand Prize valued at $500!

🎭 Then it's time for the laughs as our MC takes the stage and introduces an outstanding lineup of entertainment, including Special Guest Comedian Jeffrey and our Headliner, Paul Conyers!

A great comedy show. Great friends. Great prizes. Great cause. What more could you ask for?

COME JOIN THE FUN!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 Laughs Unlimited – Old Sacramento
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎭 Show Starts: 7:00 PM

🎤 COMEDY NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE! 🎤

A great comedy show. Great friends. Great prizes. Great cause. What more could you ask for?

🎁 13 GREAT PRIZES!
🏆 Including a $500 Grand Prize!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 Laughs Unlimited – Old Sacramento
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎭 Show Starts: 7:00 PM

🎟 Prize Drawing tickets will be available exclusively at the event and only to Comedy Night attendees.

Proceeds support the Gold Rush Chapter's programs benefiting Military Service Members, Veterans, their families, and our community.

Bring your friends, bring your sense of humor, and bring a little luck!

Who knows... you might go home with one of our 13 great prizes! 🍀

BIG NEWS!!

We're especially excited to add a special guest to this year's Comedy Night lineup!

Jeffrey brings a unique perspective shaped by his Puerto Rican heritage, his upbringing between New York City and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and a career of military service. Today, he's building a reputation as an emerging comedian whose authentic storytelling and relatable humor connect with audiences from all walks of life.

A service member in the Air National Guard, Jeffrey understands service, sacrifice, and the importance of community. On June 25th, he'll bring that same authenticity, energy, and sense of humor to the Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge stage where he'll join headliner, Paul Conyers!

We hope you'll join us in giving Jeffrey a warm Gold Rush Chapter welcome!

🎤 MEET OUR HEADLINER: PAUL CONYERS 🎤

Award-winning comedian Paul Conyers has entertained audiences across the United States and Canada. On June 25th, the Sacramento native returns home to headline the Gold Rush Chapter USAWOA Comedy Night at Laughs Unlimited.

Raised in Sacramento and now performing across the United States and Canada, Paul has become one of the most exciting comedians working today. His sharp storytelling, quick wit, and relatable humor have earned him a loyal following everywhere from comedy clubs and theaters to cruise ships and comedy festivals.

🏆 Winner – 2020 World Series of Comedy Main Event (Las Vegas)

🏆 "Best of Fest" honors at the Sacramento Comedy Festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival, and San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival

🎙 Featured on SiriusXM, Spotify, and Pandora

🚢 Regular performer for Carnival Cruise Line

🎬 Creator of the comedy specials Above The Fray and Should've Stayed Downstairs

But what we love most?

He's one of our own.

On June 25th, Paul returns home to Sacramento to headline the Gold Rush Chapter USAWOA Comedy Night at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge in Old Sacramento.

Whether you're a Warrant Officer, military family member, veteran, friend, coworker, or simply someone who enjoys a great night of comedy, this is an event you won't want to miss.

And every ticket purchased helps support programs benefiting veterans, military families, children, and our local community.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026

📍 Laughs Unlimited
Old Sacramento

🎟 Tickets:
https://www.laughsunlimited.com/shows/366125

Come out, have some laughs, support a great cause, and help us fill the house!

Have you purchased your tickets yet?

Join us June 25th at Laughs Unlimited as comedian Paul Conyers takes the stage in support of the Gold Rush Chapter and our community programs.

Gold Rush Chapter announces new officers: President - Mario Garcia, Vice President - Doug Richmond, Secretary - Melanie Ladra, Treasurer - Kevin Shaw. Chapter meetings are held monthly on the SECOND Wednesday of the month at 5pm PDT. Chapter members and guests may reach out to Melanie for details.