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King, Union Grove and Spooner to Host WDVA Veterans Day Events November 11th
Posted at 02:54 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
(KING) – The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King will host their 2009 Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11th in the Marden Memorial Center at 10:30 a.m. to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The morning program will include vocals from the Waupaca High School Choir under the direction of Kristen Sporakowski; the posting of colors by the Wisconsin Veterans Home King Honor Guard and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Military Funeral Honors Team; Waupaca High School Band students, Katie Sroka and Alex Weise will play Taps; and the featured speaker of the morning program will be Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs Member Dan Naylor.
Mr. Naylor was appointed to the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs in January 2008 for a six year term ending May 1, 2013. He currently serves as the Chair of the Long Term Care Committee. Mr. Naylor is a Vietnam era veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1971 – 1973, primarily at Fort Hood, Texas, as a Military Police Officer and Correctional Specialist. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. In 1974 Mr. Naylor assisted in the development of Vets House in Madison – one of the first Vets Centers for Vietnam Veterans in the Nation and helped create and direct Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment services for veterans in northern Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan under contract with the Veterans Administration. Over the last 30 years he has been involved in Veterans activities throughout the state including supporting the establishment of Veterans Courts and the Old Glory Honor Flight Program for WWII veterans.
Mr. Naylor is a member of the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America and AMVETS. He received a master’s degree in Public Administration from UW-Oshkosh and is owner of White Pine Consulting Service. Dan and his wife Mary live in the Town of Farmington in Waupaca County and have three children – two of whom are veterans having served in Iraq. "It’s encouraging to see the involvement of the schools and the emphasis directed toward our young people with the Veterans Day Program that is being planned," said Naylor.
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary John@A. Scocos added, "I encourage all citizens, young and aged, to honor veterans not just this day, but throughout the year and join the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King for this special tribute."
The Wisconsin Veterans Home is located at N2665 County Road QQ in King, two miles south of the City of Waupaca, which is located just off U.S. Highway 10, midway between Stevens Point and Appleton. For further information on this program, please contact the Wisconsin Veterans Home at 715-258-4247.
The WDVA will also be hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spooner at 1:00 p.m. and at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove at 11:00 a.m.
75th VFW State Bowling Tournament Coming to Merrill!
Posted at 08:44 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
March 6, 2010 kicks off our 75th Annual VFW Bowling Tournament at Lincoln Lanes in Merrill, WI. (See map, below)
VFW Post Commanders and Post Auxiliary Presidents, please download and print the 2010 BOWLING REGISTRATION FORM to get all the details.
We are requesting registrations be in early! Tell your Post Comrades and Auxiliary Sisters now, and start planning your fun times in Merrill!
Contact the Tournament Coordinator for lodging information (before December 31st or after February 8th) All contact information is on the form, or also available in the VFW Calendar listing.
The Tournament starts March 6th/7th and runs 4 consecutive weekends through March 27th/28th.
Tournament Coordinator is: Richard Johnson, Post 1638, Merrill. Phone 715-536-6457.
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21st Annual Christmas Party for Zablocki Hospitalized Vets. You can help!
Posted at 05:36 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
SportClips Offers Veterans Day Donation to Operation Uplink!
Posted at 03:50 PM on Friday, September 18, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
Sign Up NOW for Tailgate With The Troops in October!
Posted at 01:08 PM on Monday, September 14, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
Here's a great opportunity for families here at home to celebrate their great Wisconsin Troops --- But Hurry! Signup deadline is September 17th. Click the website address to learn more. You can also print this flyer to put up in your Post or distribute to affected families.
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POW-MIA Recognition Day to be Observed at Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Posted at 09:25 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
Ceremony will include former Prisoners Of War
(MADISON) – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs will present a POW-MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. – noon.
The 2001 Wisconsin Act 100 states that each year the Governor of Wisconsin shall proclaim the third Friday of September as POW-MIA Recognition Day in Wisconsin, to recognize the sacrifices of those persons who suffered or still suffer in captivity as Prisoners of War or were or remain Missing In Action while in service with the U.S. Armed Forces or forces incorporated as U.S. Armed Forces.
In 2009, the third Friday of September occurs on the 18th of the month; National POW-MIA Day is also being observed that same day.
The public is invited to the ceremony. Special attendees will include former prisoners of war and members of veterans service organizations. A proclamation by Governor Jim Doyle will be read.
To learn more about POW-MIA Recognition Day, go to www.WisVets.com/POWMIA. For more information about this and other events, go to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.WisVets.com, or call toll-free at 1-800-WIS-VETS (1-800-947-8387).
Superior, WI is Site of Women Warrior Welcome Home Event in October
Posted at 02:35 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Special Events
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