| Disabled American Veterans, Stonewall Jackson, Chapter #9, Winchester, Virginia |
| On Saturday, September 10, 2011, The 2nd Annual WWAD Event "Wounded Warriors Appreciation Day" PLACE: Raystown Lake, Pa . TIME: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm LOCATION: Aitch Boat Launch Area It is a Full day fishing and picnicing at this prestigious and pristine lake. |
DAV Ch 9 2nd Annual "WOUNDED WARRIORS APPRECIATION DAY" The US Army Corp of Engineers "Raystown Lake in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania The Event Wounded Warriors Appreciation Day When Saturday, Sep 10th, 2011 Arrival times starting at 6:00am, Departure time optional Where Marklesburg, PA at the "Aitch Boat Launch" This Event is dedicated to showing our Gratitude and Thanks to all Veterans (and their families) who have served our country and sacrificed so much; And to those Agencies that stand along side the DAV in their never-ending support. The day will Feature 1. A Grand picnic with lots of your favorite refreshments and entertainment. Delicious boxed dinners with drink to go after the Event for your trip home and your evening meal. Chapter #9 will not furnish any alcoholic beverages. 2. Horseshoes, badmitten, fishing at it's finest with a 450 ft pier, or walk the shore-line. Non-lifeguard swimming might be available a short distance from Aitch location. 3. Enjoy fishing with the pro Striper Guides from Raystown Striper Club who are furnishing fully equipped boats & bait for two (2) hour fishing trips starting early in the morning at 5:00 am. Raystown Lake Trophy Striper last year 2010 was 53 lbs. and the variety of fish species is unmatched with Muskie, Crappie, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Large Mouth and Small Mouth Bass and many more. Beyond any doubt Raystown Lake is Pennsylvania's premier water gem with much to offer for the entire family. 126 miles of pristine shore line with scenery that is breathtaking. Built and maintained by the PArmy Corps of Engineers to insure its pristine and natural surroundings and not one house on the shores. Several Dignitaries and special guests will be present of which I am not at the liberty to reveal at this time. To date, our supporters and guests include: The Raystown Lake Army Corp of Engineers Special Thanks to the USACE Park Rangers The Raystown Lake Striper Club The PA Fish & Boat Commission The Raystown Family Campgrounds Resort Hoss's Steak House, PA. Golden Corral, Winchester, VA. Pulled Pork by Brian Nevel Anonymous Donors Veterans Hospitals invited: The Altoona PA VAMC Pittsburgh PA VAMC Martinsburg, WV VAMC Ft. Belvoir, VA VAMC We realize that it is somewhat of a distance for some VAMC's , so we are trying to arrange lodging through the USACE. We will let you know as soon as we make this determination in August. This Event is growing rapidly. Please visit our website at www.dav9.org to see our past events. We always and most assuredly wish the media to be present, however, due to strict patient confidentiality laws, no media may take photos or names without the Veteran's express personal ok, and the DAV Ch#9 Commanders Authorization to be present. If you are planning on attending, you must request permission by Aug 10th, 2011. Any Veteran will be prior notified as of June 19th 2011 that media may be present and events of the day will be submitted for publication in the DAV magazine. Chance B.A. Bazzano, DAV Stonewall Jackson Ch #9, Commander/CSO Dept Homeless, Welfare Relief Cmt VERC Veterans Employment Resource Center Cmt Chairman Entertainment Cmt Chairman Sports Cmt Chairman ### |
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| Below you will be able to see all the photos of this entire Event that we want to share with you. Take your time letting it Load all the pictures and enjoy reminiscing these days or seeing it all for the first time. We are planning another Event in Sep. 2012. |
| Welcome to our 3rd Annual DAV-AVAD EVENT Just like the Flyer states if you are a service-connected veteran, please consiider joining in with our Third Annual AVAD Event being held at Raystown Lake at the OAK SHELTER, which is right on the point of the Lake. As you scroll on down you will see our 2nd Event and all the particulars that are included for our 3rd Annual Event, plus more for this Event. Besides professional Fishing Guides, we will have a huge picnic on Saturday and special Tours donated by the "Proud Mary" Showboat to tour this pristine Lake and all of it's splender and beauty. Call one of the numbers on the Flyer to get in touch with us about attending this very special Event for 2012. |