Oconee Veterans Memorial BBQ

The following was written by Kate McDaniel, and I certainly support our Veterans as well:

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation is coordinating a fundraising B-B-Q for the memorial to be built and erected at the entrance of the Oconee Community Complex and for the Reeves Family. Two (2) fliers are attached with the specifics. Since veterans are both Democrats, Republicans and Independents, it is fitting for all to pay tribute to our Oconee Veterans.

Would you send this out to all of your members or if you prefer, I will be glad to do it if you are busy with other things and if you will supply me with the e-mail list. I have a few of your members on my list but certainly not all.

The B-B-Q (being prepared by Tom Little and his staff) is donation only and all proceeds will go to the Reeves Family and the Memorial Foundation for building the memorial.

Please help Mr Little by getting the word out this weekend or early next week. The date is Memorial Day, Nov 11 on Sunday from 11 am to 2 PM - a nice lunch after Church. It will be at the Civic Center. Carry-out or Eat-in.

Thanks Much,

Kate McDaniel
1380 Brittain Estates Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-6840 (home)
katemail@bellsouth.net (home)
http://www.apvoc.com

MEMORIAL BBQ
SUNDAY 11/11/07
11:30-2PM
AT THE OCONEE COUNTY CIVIC CENTER

All proceeds from the BBQ will directly benefit the family of Josh Reeves and also the Oconee County Veterans Memorial Foundation. Everything related to the BBQ has been donated. This Veteran’s Day, please join your friends and neighbors as they
show their gratitude to the family of Joshua Reeves and the other
soldiers from Oconee County
who gave their lives fighting for our freedom.

Please wear red, white and blue or a military uniform as a visual
reminder of their sacrifice.

Donations only for BBQ Plates. Drive thru or eat in.
Checks should be made payable to:
Oconee County Veterans Memorial Foundation
P.O. Box 1836, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Contact: Rev. Larry Davison, Chair Phone: 770-725-2609 Email: ltdpreach@msn.com

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