Welcome to Walleyes for Warriors

Saturday, June 16th

2:00 p.m. Registration of Veteran participants
3:00 p.m.   Captains meeting
4:00 p.m.   Food for Veterans and captains provided by Quad Graphics of Midland

Sunday, June 17th

5:30 a.m.  Boats launched at dock

7:45 a.m.  Colors ceremony **
followed by Coast Guard, Sheriff and DNR escort to bay for blast off.  Sponsors Soaring Eagle and Saganing Eagles Landing Casinos will furnish a sack lunch and water for the Veterans and Boat Captains

8:30 a.m.  Bus departs for Soaring Eagle Casino, returns 1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.  Boats staged at mouth of Saginaw River for return to Vet's Park

2:15 p.m.  Boats arrive at Vet's Park
(Fish weighed for awards, then cleaned and placed in coolers for Veterans to take home)

2:30 p.m.  Formation of Flag Line on West side of river and bridge **

4:00 p.m.  Buffet style feast for Veterans and Captains  (provided by the Soaring Eagle and Saganing Eagles Landing Casinos)

4:30 p.m.  Awards ceremony emceed by Mike Avery
Plaques for 1st thru 4th place and big fish

OTHER FEATURES at the Main Event will include:

Motorcycle groups and the public with flags forming a flag line to honor Veterans, an antique military vehicle display, a special warrior drum ceremony by the Ogitchedaw Warriors Society, and an awards ceremony emceed by Mike Avery of Outdoor Magazine.

The flag line is a way of expressing a THANK YOU for serving our Country as well as saying WELCOME HOME to each of them.

** Respect for the flag is an important issue for those who have served in one of the U.S. military branches. Official flag protocol specifies when and how civilian and military personnel are expected to salute the flag. The civilian salute is different than the military salute. A recent change to U.S. law now allows military veterans to continue rendering the military salute when not in uniform. It also authorizes military veterans not in military uniform to render a military-style hand salute at the playing of the national anthem as well as a military-style hand salute for veterans out of uniform during raising and lowering of the flag. Each of you will be seeing lots of flags and people saluting you. Please be advised that it is proper and encouraged for you to salute these flags as per above information.

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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".

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

*** Direct questions regarding this event to Nels Larsen at (989) 837-2681 or (989) 928-4368 ***

Walleyes for Warriors Hotel Headquarters 2012

NOTE:  WE ARE MAXED OUT FOR VETERANS AND BOAT CAPTAINS FOR THE 2012 EVENT.

SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE & FORMS 

We are still signing up 2012 sponsors.  If you or someone you know might be interested please pass on this brochure to them.   

Thanks so much!
Nels Larsen

DOWNLOADS

Final details for Vets and Captains
2012 Sponsorship Brochure
2012 Veterans sign up form
2012 Boat Captain sign up form
2012 Liability Waiver


VOLUNTEERS AND BOAT CAPTAINS -

Each volunteer and boat captain will received a free Walleyes for Warriors t-shirt, compliments of ATS Advanced Tex Screen Printing.  New this year, hats and hooded shirts will also be available for a nominal cost.  These will include the Walleyes for Warriors logo on them!  There is no obligation to buy but these are being made available for those who are interested.  Please indicate size and desired quantity.

Payment will be expected when you pickup your merchandise at the event registration on Saturday, June 16th.

Click HERE for an order form