January 15, 2016 Working Committee Meeting Report & Agenda

January 15, 2016 Working Committee Meeting Report & Agenda

  • Fundraising Update
    • Follies: $ 88,950.87
    • ALCOA Foundation and Employees: $3,000
    • Moose Poker Tournament: $1,000
    • Veterans 5K: $2,900
    • ONEOK American Flag Sponsorhip: $5,000 (pledged)
    • CURRENT CASH: $98,798.57
    • CURRENT + PLEDGED: $103,798.57
  • Memorial Construction Update
    • Revising Plans with Mann & Company
    • Meeting with contractors and suppliers
    • Next Phase: Flat work and Pillar construction
    • Targeting construction to begin in April, finished by July 4th
  • Website Update:
    • Recovering initial list from old website
    • Revising current website: Erwin & Angela
  • Name Collection
    • Current list entered has 7,591 names
    • Not all on the website yet
    • Missing the initial list
    • One book still to be entered
    • Estimated total finished names: 13,000
    • Due date will be set for name collection as next phase nears completion
  • Future Fundraisers
    • Space at the monthly flea Market: Mike & Bill
    • Collection Jars to each community
    • Probable Veterans 5K November 11 or 12
    • Flag Pole Sponsorships: Branches of service available ($15,000 potential)
    • Corporate Sponsorships
    • Brick sales to begin in Summer 2016
    • Other Potential Ideas: T-Shirts
  • Group Dialogue
  • Adjournment: next meeting April 2016
Remembering our Veterans

Remembering our Veterans

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George Washington

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The Reno County Veterans Memorial is dedicated to remembering all those who have bravely served and represented Reno County in all branches of the US military. Reno County veterans, living or deceased from all conflicts and eras are recognized for their contributions to protecting American freedom at home and abroad. Located in South Hutchinson, the Reno County Memorial represents the commitment of all citizens of Reno County to honor those who chose to enter into military service.

It is community based project to build an enduring monument to the contributions of those who have served in the military. Led by a partnership with the American Legion, VFW and the City of South Hutchinson, a proposed site was developed near the intersection of K-96 and US-50. A driving force behind the project is the desire for location to hold ceremonies, celebrations and remembrances of all those who proudly served.Contributions and encouragement from many local businesses led to the creation of a design and site plan for the memorial.

Respecting Our Veterans

Respecting Our Veterans

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George Washington

The Reno County Veterans Memorial is dedicated to remembering all those who have bravely served and represented Reno County in all branches of the US military. Reno County veterans, living or deceased from all conflicts and eras are recognized for their contributions to protecting American freedom at home and abroad. Located in South Hutchinson, the Reno County Memorial represents the commitment of all citizens of Reno County to honor those who chose to enter into military service.

It is community based project to build an enduring monument to the contributions of those who have served in the military. Led by a partnership with the American Legion, VFW and the City of South Hutchinson, a proposed site was developed near the intersection of K-96 and US-50. A driving force behind the project is the desire for location to hold ceremonies, celebrations and remembrances of all those who proudly served.Contributions and encouragement from many local businesses led to the creation of a design and site plan for the memorial.