Veterans Memorial Coliseum fundraising events
By Stephen R. Melcher
The Veterans Council of Vanderburgh County, Inc. is embarking on a fund raising campaign for a new 35’ flag pole, solar lighting, and landscaping. After researching the costs, we have set a budget of $5000 to complete this project. The flagpole will be placed in the front of the Coliseum at the southwest corner of the building.
We are seeking sponsors and any donations we can get. Those businesses, organizations and individuals who become a sponsor will be recognized on a plaque on marble stone as part of the landscaping around the flagpole. All donations will be recognized and appreciated. Donations are tax deductible.
Sponsorships
Gold Sponsors $1000 — Silver Sponsors $500 — Bronze Sponsor $250
Please make checks payable to the Veterans Council and mailed to: PO Box 3764, Evansville IN, 47708.
Mark your calendars every Friday night: The Veterans Memorial Coliseum we host a Bingo, the doors open at 4:00pm games start at 6:00pm.
Housing for homeless Veterans
At our Veterans Council of Vanderburgh County meeting on February 3, 2011 the Guest speaker was Stephanie TenBarge, Executive Director of Lucas Place II. Ms TenBarge provided information on Lucas Place II, housing for homeless Veterans. Studies indicate that 1/3 of the homeless are single veterans, who are not being served or are under-served by existing homeless programs. Attention and allowances will be made for the special needs of the veterans. Twenty-seven (27) one bedroom units are being built at Michigan and Garfield. She provided packets for each Council member organization providing further information and suggesting ways for each post to support the project, (i.e. sponsor a room). The Commander, who attended the ground breaking, requested the Council be kept informed on the progress project..
From Col D. G. Swinford, USMC, Ret and history buff
The first German serviceman killed in WW II was killed by the Japanese (China, 1937), the first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians (Finland 1940); highest ranking American killed was Lt Gen Lesley McNair, killed by the US Army Air Corps. So much for allies.
The youngest US serviceman was 12 year old Calvin Graham, USN. He was wounded and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about his age. His benefits were later restored by an act of Congress.
Stephen R Melcher
Commander Vanderburgh County Veterans Council
US Army Veteran
Sgt First Class E-7
