Hello Veterans, Boat Captains, Sponsors, Staff and Volunteers,
The 1st annual Walleyes for Warriors event is behind us. What a success it was! It would be difficult to determine who enjoyed themselves more, the 170 Veterans who participated in fishing the Saginaw Bay for walleye and also enjoyed the other events, prizes and food, or the many ambitious volunteers, sponsors and Boat Captains who had the opportunity to serve our Vets by preparing for and working at the event.
Words cannot express enough gratitude for your participation this year. Whatever your part, from planning, donating as one of our sponsors, working or participating as an honored guest, a Veteran of the U.S. Military, THANK YOU!
Due to popular demand, plans for the 2nd annual Walleyes for Warriors event are underway! The date has been set for June 16-17, 2012. You will be able to reminisce about the 2011 event as well as follow progress of plans for 2012 at the new website sponsored by Lindy's of Quanicassee. Lisa from Lindy's will post such things as pictures, videos, past and present sponsor information, and updates about the next event at walleyesforwarriors.com
This 2011 event was a major undertaking that involved the efforts of countless people. The generosity of our donors is appreciated so much. Without it, none of this would have been possible. Not only did our Veterans experience an event to remember for a lifetime, but the
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Veterans program and the
Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America received residual proceeds to benefit their programs which help returning combatants by "Creating a Better Future through Education, Advocacy, Research, Support and Prevention".
If any of you have pictures of the event you would like others to enjoy, pelase send them to me by snail mail (disk) or email and they will be shared.
Again, THANK YOU one and all for your involvement in the 2011 Walleyes for Warriors event. Check out the website and watch our plans progress for 2012. Remember our Veterans and their families in your prayers and may GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Sincerely,
Nels Larsen
2011 WFW Event Coordinator
email Nels
