2021 Constitution Day 17 Sep

 

9/11

What: Remembering 9-11: Honoring First Responders and Their Families

Where: Historic Town Square

When: Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Who: Everyone is invited to attend. 

FLYER

9:30 am: We begin to give prizes to First Responders

10 am: The main program begins.

11 am: Prizes to First Responders resumes

There will be patriotic face painting and free carousel rides for the kids (Between 10 a.m. and noon)

Sale of balloons with the proceeds going to the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

Great speakers and two youth choirs performing

This is a great event to start your weekend as we show our appreciation for the sacrifices first responders make, and the dangers they sometimes must confront.

Thanks, David Cordero

 

VCSU Meeting - In Person 17 August

After a year and a half, the Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah will resume in-person meetings!  Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 90 building (245 N 200 W in St. George). For those of you who have not been there previously, or don't remember exactly where it is, it is the bungalow that sits behind and to the south of the St. George Active Life Center.

Please email me before the end of the week if you would like to have an item to discuss. I am hoping we can have a great turnout!

Thanks, David

 

VCSU News

With no meeting this month, I wanted to send you a few updates.

1) Fundraising continues for our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. We are getting close, but we have slowed up a bit on individual contributions. Don't miss this opportunity to get "skin the game" and contribute to the memorial. Go to GOLDSTAR for details on how to donate. 

2) There is a fundraising campaign for the late Rick Massey, who has a longtime member of the Marine Corps League and instrumental in the Toys for Tots campaign. The goal is to purchase a memorial bench in Rick's name to reside at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Details on how to contribute can be found here: RICK MASSEY BENCH

3) On Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at Historic Town Square, the City of St. George will host an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. This was heavily attended a year ago and you will want to get there early. Please bring your own chair.

4) Also on Sept. 11, the Country Road Music Festival has teamed up with the Life's Worth Living Foundation to bring the Tom Proctor Band to open for Nathan Osmond at the Historic Electric Theater from 6 pm to 8 pm. The proceeds from this event goes toward helping prevent veteran suicide. Seating is limited to about 300. Tickets can be purchased online. 

5) Save the date: In-person coalition meetings return to the American Legion Post 90 building on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. See you all there!

Thanks,

David

 

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June 15 - VCSU Meeting

This is a reminder of our next Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah meeting, set for 2 p.m. (1400) on June 15. This will be a Zoom meeting — what I hope is our final Zoom as we transition back to in-person meetings. 

 

American Legion Events: June and July 2021

 June 8th Executive Board   Meeting - Legion Hall 5-6p
        14th      US Flag Day
         24        American Legion Riders ride
        25-27  UTAH DEPARTMENT AT OGDEN COMFORT SUITES

July    4th Independence Day Parade in Hurricane 9:00am
         13th Executive Board Meeting - Legion Hall 5-6p