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Coming Events! This page includes activities and events around the country. Send your Events to Events@VeteransPostNews.com
July 2010 24 ADA Annual Awareness Day Who: Hillsborough County Alliance for Citizens with Disabilities What: Information booths about activities and programs When: Saturday, July 24, 1000 - 1400 hrs Where: MOSI Lobby East Fowler Avenue, Tampa FL Why: To provide a glimpse into what is available Contact: Email: Website: Addl Info: Ms. Junior Wheelchair Florida will speak on the consequences of cell phone texting while driving. County Commissioners will present awards.
27 Korean War Veterans Recognition Act Who: What: When: Where: Why: Contact: Email: Website: Addl Info:
August 2010 00 National Convention Who: Marine Corps League What: Former Marines, Active Duty and Reserve Marines When: August 2010 (More Information to follow Where: Greensboro, NC Why: Contact: Email: Website: Addl Info:
September 2010 11 Remembrance Ride Who: AmVets Post 44 What: 3rd Annual Ride & Pig Roast When: Saturday, Sept 11, 1000 hrs Where: Start: James A. Haley VA 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa FL 33612 Finish: AmVets Post 44 - 318 Pauls Drive, Brandon FL 33511 Why: To Benefit James A. Haley VA Hospital Recreational Services Contact: 813-651-4444 - 813-690-2693 Becky - 813-810-5001 Rick Email: Website: Addl Info: Raffles - Auction - Live Music - Emceed by Parti Patti. $15 per or 2 for $25. Sponsors and Vendors Wanted!
22 Tampa Mayor's Alliance Awards Ceremony Who: Persons with Disabilities Annual Awards Ceremony What: Individuals and community organizations who have performed outstanding service over the past year to people with disabilities. When: Wednesday, September 22, 1100 - 1300 hrs Where: Embassy Suites Hotel 513 South Florida Avenue Tampa FL Why: Contact: 813-769-8300 Email: Website: Addl Info: Mayor Pam Iorio, elected officials, community leaders, etc. Keynote Speaker; Jay Trezevant, Asst Attorney US Attorney's Office, Tampa. Color Guard Ceremony by the Marine Corps League, Riverview Detachment # 1226.
23-26 Reunion - USS Salem (CA 139) Who: U.S.S. Salem Association What: 22nd Annual Reunion Welcomes All Former Officers, Crewmembers & Marines When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 23-26, 2010 Where: Quincy, MA Why: Contact: 352-326-5377 Eileen Daniels 21605 Queen Elizabeth Court, Leesburg, FL 34748 Email: bedaniels53@aol.com Website: Addl Info: Additional information by contacting above
25 Gold Star Mother's Day Who: Mothers of men and women who were killed while serving our nation What: Congress designated in 1936 and President issues Proclamation Annually When: Last Sunday in September Where: Check Local Listings Why: To preserve the memory and legacy of all our fallen heroes. Contact: Email: Website: http://www.goldstarmoms.com/ Addl Info:
October 2010
November 2010 11 VETERAN'S DAY
13 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day Who: Seffner Chamber of Commerce What: A Festival in Honor of our Veterans When: Saturday, time 0900 - 1800 Where: MLK Jr Blvd, ½ block East of Broadway, Seffner, FL Why: To Honor Veterans and their Families Contact: TBA Email: TBA Website: http://seffnerchamber.com/ Addl Info: TBA
December 2010
May 2011 Who: What: When: Where: Why: Contact: Email: Website: Silver Star Families of America Addl Info: Janie Orman, the organization's president, says; "We want 50 cities across the United States to hold ceremonies and remember our honored wounded."
The tradition of the Silver Star banner for the wounded and ill goes back to 1917 and lasted for years until it faded into history. Silver Star Families of America brought back this tradition so that every time someone sees a Silver Star banner in a window or a Silver Star flag flying, they remember the sacrifice of wounded service members.
25 Medal Of Honor Day Who: For those that know what true sacrifice is. What: National Medal Of Honor Day When: Every year starting 2007 Where: In the Hearts and Minds of those who served Why: Instead of honoring the men and women of our Military Service, they create a holiday and think this will suffice instead of the Medical care we need. Instead of handling our claims quickly or even allowing those deserving the dignity and respect earned. Contact: Email: Website: Congressional Medal Of Honor Society; http://www.cmohs.org/ Addl Info:
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