About Us
This program was developed with the direct benefit of Veterans, First Responders, & Their family members in mind.
The following are the programs main objectives:
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- Provide savings to Veterans and First Responders in Maryland through the “Veteran Member Discount Card” and “First Responder Member Discount Card” in conjunction with local businesses.
- In addition, provide savings to Veteran’s and First Responder’s Family Members in Maryland through the “Veteran Family Member Discount Card” and “First Responder Family Member Discount Card”
- Create a database of the Maryland Veterans, First Responders + their families to better assist in communication of Veteran or First Responders events and initiatives.
- Endorse and promote local businesses that are supporting our Veterans and First Responders with additional recognition for participating Veteran Owned Businesses.
- Direct support to local Veteran and First Responder groups and initiatives as delineated in the Business Criteria section.
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The Veteran & First Responder Friendly Businesses of Maryland
Founders & Committee Members
Bob Chew
USNA Class ’82
E. A. Hall
LtCol, USMC (Ret)
Lou Schott
Col, USMCR (Ret) 
