[Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Cent. FL Upcoming military, veteran, and patriotic events

Thu Jan 10 01:53:21 UTC 2013

Dwight D. Sayer
National President,
The  National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of the NFB
Email -  presidentnabv at aol.com
or president at nabv.org 
Web Site - _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/)   

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Sent: 1/9/2013  7:25:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Cent. FL Upcoming military,  veteran, and patriotic events

Upcoming  military, veterans and patriotic events in Central Florida 
January  2013 
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Florida  United Numismatics (FUN) show at the Orange County Convention  
Center, Thurs. Jan 10 – Sun. Jan  13.  Even though this is  the nation’s 
largest coin/paper money show, don’t be misled – many other  items are present 
including military and patriotic items, international  monies.  Lots to see 
and  learn, sell or buy!   Thurs – Sat 10am -6:30pm, Sun 10am – 3pm.  Free 
Admission but convention  center parking is abt $9.   www.funtopics.com/ 
Benefit for  wounded Army Green Beret warrior – Sat. Jan 12.  Orlando Rocks 
for SPC Josh  Burnett with a major 3-hour Gala Extravaganza Show at VFW 
Post 4287, 3500 S.  Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, 32822.   Doors open 1:30 pm, 
National Anthem at  14:15. Tickets $25, limited seating.  Semper Fidelis America is 
 assisting; much hard work and organizing from Mary Ingrassia.  Contact:  
407-273-6581 or Mary at  letsneverforgetthem at yahoo.com    Info available at:  
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyjXrP3MCWw 
Home at Last  Welcoming Ceremony - Oakland on Sun. Jan. 13 at 2 pm at  
Tanner Hall, 29 Garden Ave, Winter Garden, 34787.  The welcoming reception is 
free  and open to the public.
Marine Cpl. Ronald Clayton "CJ" Barnes Jr.  (another wounded veteran) and 
his wife, Katy, will be welcomed to the  West Orange community of Oakland. 
The Barnes couple, originally  from West Palm Beach, will soon become a family 
as they are expecting  their first child in March.   They will receive the 
5th mortgage-free, disability-friendly home  in Oakland from the West Orange 
Habitat for Humanity's wounded veteran  project, Home at Last.   
Congressman Daniel Webster will be at the welcoming,  and he will present a 
flag that has flown over the capital to CJ Barnes.  Commissioner Scott Boyd 
will also be in attendance, as well as area town  mayors.  There will also 
be  a Marine color guard, a guest speaker, and warriors from Cpl. Barnes  
service group. Contributions to the project are very welcomed and  Cpl. Barnes’
 story can be read at:   http://www.westorangehabitat.org/home-last-2013   
Florida  Association of Veteran Owned Businesses (FAVOB) – meeting on Wed. 
Jan 16 at 11:30 am, at  Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3496 Lodge, 1900 S. 
Goldenrod Ave.,  Orlando, 32822.  Strength in  numbers for all veteran 
(including service disabled veterans) owned  businesses.  Provides  networking 
and awareness of local and state contacts and contracts.   Contact    
vicechairman at favob.org   407-394-4754. 
Central  Florida Scottish Highland Games –Sat. and Sun. Jan. 19 - 20, 
Central  Winds Park, 1000 E. Highway 434, Winter Springs, 32708.  Hours:  Sat 8am 
– 9pm, Sun  8:30 am – 5pm  Variable priced Tickets:  $5 to $20, free 
parking.  Many ‘First Responders’  participate in bagpipe bands, Scottish 
athletics.  You don’t have to have Scottish  lineage to enjoy these increasingly 
popular Games!  Dancing, clan tents, food,  vendors,  LOTS of fun and  music 
from “Albannach”, Celtic rock group “Rathkeltair”, “The  Wyndbreakers” 
and more!   http://www.flascot.com/ 
Country Night  at the Bunker on Sat. Jan. 26. – Featuring band Slick 50, 
6pm – 10pm; Dinner at 5pm is a  pulled pork meal ($6) but RSVP’s requested by 
Jan. 19 to JoAnne at  508-523-7192 or  po87jcb at yahoo.com     Cpl. Larry E. 
Smedley National  Vietnam War Museum (aka “The Bunker”) - at 3400 North 
Tanner  Road, Orlando, FL 32826.   New website at:   
http://www.bunkerflorida.org      (Event flyer available)   
Casino Night  on Sat. Feb. 23, 4pm –  10pm.  MAJOR fund  raising effort for 
the Cpl.  Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum (aka “The Bunker”)  
that operates solely on  donations.  Dinner at 4pm,  tables (Blackjack, 
Texas Holdem, Let it Ride, LCR) open from 5 – 8 pm  followed by Chinese Auction 
to use your winning chips  - at 3400 North Tanner  Road  Orlando, FL 32826. 
  New website at:   http://www.bunkerflorida.org  (event flyer available)   
4th Annual Ride for the  Stone on Sat. Mar. 2 – Fund raising effort to 
provide grave site  markers for parents who lose a child and cannot afford a 
cemetery  marker.  All vehicles  welcome, $10 per person.   (Event flyer 
available)   Two starting points at 10:30 – your choice of Winter Garden or  
Deland; Last stop at 3:30 at the “Bunker” - Cpl. Larry E. Smedley National  
Vietnam War Museum  at 3400 North Tanner  Road  Orlando, FL 32826.   Food, 
drinks, 50/50 draw and live music.  For more information:  email  
bradsummersill at aol.com  or  407-256-9360. 
Tico Warbird  Airshow - March 22, 23 and 24 in Titusville.  Advance tickets 
available –  321-268-1941  Info:  www.vacwarbirds.org/     Valiant Air  
Command Warbird Museum - 6600  Tico Road, Titusville, FL 32780   Open 7 DAYS A  
WEEK 9am – 5pm  
EXTRAS of Interest: 
·          American Warrior Radio  Show  from 11am-noon EDT  on Saturdays, 
radio station WMEL - AM 1300    Nationwide  broadcast:   www.1300wmel.com    
·          iamveteran.com  - “A one stop resource for ALL  veterans 
nationwide who are transitioning from military to civilian  life.”  There are 
resources  for all veterans, postings for new benefits, jobs, and more! 
·          WoundedTimes.blogspot.com - Veterans News  Service covering news 
that matters to veterans and their families.  Local, state and national 
news and events – especially with videos  involving Central Florida military 
and veterans. Dedicated to defeating  Combat PTS. 
·          Shades of Green Resort – Armed Forces  Recreation Center on 
Disney property provides various packages for  active duty, reservists, 
guardmen, 100% service connected disabled, and  retired military personnel and their 
families.  Go to  www.shadesofgreen.org   for information.   Special 
discounts for rooms may be available based on occupancy  levels, and special 
ticket rates.   (407) 824-3400 
·          Vet Centers are available for combat zone veterans  to help with 
personal and family readjustment counseling and outreach  services.   The 
nearest centers are located  in Orlando, Melbourne, Clermont, and Daytona 
Beach.      www.vetcenter.va.gov/ 
Cpl. Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War  Museum (aka “The Bunker”) -  
at 3400 North Tanner Road  Orlando, FL 32826.  New website at:  
http://www.bunkerflorida.org  The museum is a place full of  knowledge, experiences, and 
memories. It is here that you will discover  many unique and historical 
artifacts of the Vietnam Era.  Open to the public with FREE  admission on 
Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sundays from  10:00pm to 4:00pm. Private and 
educational tours can be scheduled with  prior agreement and confirmation 
with the museums staff. Hours of  operation are subject to change due to 
restoration in progress. 
Museum of Military History –5210 West Irlo  Bronson Highway - located west 
of SR 535 on SR 192  Kissimmee, FL –  near the Poinciana Blvd. intersection 
on the south side of the  road.   http://www.museumofmilitaryhistory.com/    
   "Educating the world about the cost of freedom"  with educational 
exhibits  starting with the Civil War, incorporating World War I, World War II,  
the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War and leading the visitor up  to 
the most current pages of our military history in Afghanistan and  Iraq.     
 Hours of 10 am to 6 pm on Tuesdays thru Sunday (Closed  Mondays.)  For 
more information call 407 507-3894  
*Note: If  you or your friends have military items that may not mean much 
to your  other family members, please consider donating them or placing them 
"on  permanent loan" with a Museum for safekeeping.  Others may  appreciate 
their historical significance, and it will keep them out  of potential 
landfills.  If possible please include the story  of the item.  
I am now accepting information about organizations  planning public events 
that involve military, veterans or patriotic  themes.  Please include  date, 
location, time, and a point of contact (name, email, phone).  Other people 
cannot attend if  they don’t know about the event! 
Caring and sharing, 
Cathy Haynes 
Member/supporter of numerous veterans and military  organizations 
407-239-8468 