VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEK KENTUCKY

Annually the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition (BMAC) facilitates Veterans Appreciation Week. The events provide the public with multiple opportunities to honor and express their appreciation to living veterans, remember the missing, commemorate the dead and recognize all who today bear arms to defend our Constitution, country and freedom.  Go to the BMAC Calender of Events page for details.

Please, take time to visit veterans in area federal and state veterans hospitals and homes: VA Medical Center Cooper Drive and Leestown Road, Lexington, KY (859)233-4511; and, Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, Wilmore, KY (859)858-2814.

Salute to Women Veterans Luncheon
-A Public Event-
Noon Wednesday 14 November 2007
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Lexington, KY
The public was invited to an event to recognize and honor citizens who have served this nation in its military.  From every era...WWII, the Korean War, The Cold War, Vietnam War, Panama, Granada, Gulf War, OIF and OEF, the military veterans of America are owed thanks.

This event highlighted contributions of women veterans and saluted those in attendance. One of their own, MAJOR Barbara Slater USAR, recently returned from a year deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom. She talked about her experiences in her role as OEF/OIF Program Manager at the VAMC LEXKY.

SPONSORSHIPS
Businesses, government agencies, military units, military support and veterans service organizations were solicited to sponsor tables to provide seating for uniformed female members and veterans.

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Click here to download a PDF version of the Salute to Women Veterans Sponsor Flyer. Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader

EVENT SPONSORS

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Dinner & Awards
-A Public Event-
6p Thursday 15 November 2007
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Lexington, KY

Presented by
BMAC and
The NAVY LEAGUE of the U.S. Central Kentucky Council
Veterans were invited to join BMAC and the NLUSCKC at this dinner in their honor.  All businesses, government entities, churches and individuals were encouraged to participate in order to express their gratitude and respect for our veterans.  Black tie optional.

Rear Admiral William VanMeter Alford, Jr. United States navy (Retired), who recently completed his last tour of active duty made remarks.  In August 2004, Rear Adm. Alford was recalled to active duty to serve as the United States Pacific Command Chief of Staff. 

Schedule of Events
6p NLUSCKC Annual Meeting of the Members for Election of Officers 2008
6:30p Social Hour Cash Bar
7:30p Presentation of Colors, Dinner
8:30p Introduction of Officers, Recognition Awards, Program

SPONSORSHIPS
Businesses, government agencies, military units, military support and veterans service organizations were solicited to sponsor tables to provide seating for uniformed female members and veterans.

Download Event Flyer Here
Click here to download a PDF version of the Dinner & Awards Event Flyer. Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader