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2� AGENDA STATEMENT
� SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2013
SUBJECT: 2013 Hometown Heroes Overview
Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
ATTACHMENT: Event Flyer and Program
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The 6th Annual Hometown Heroes event was held at the Dublin
Senior Center on Saturday, November 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This free event served as Dublin's
Veterans' Day celebration event and was open to the public.
The Wall of Heroes display with photos of veterans from the community was unveiled at 2 PM.The
event program began with Kathy Blackburn of the Cooltones singing the National Anthem. Pastor David
Kim of Pathways Church gave the invocation. Mayor Sbranti welcomed the crowd, and Garrison
Commander of Camp Parks, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher P. Gerdes, recognized the veterans by branch
of service. The Cooltones, a 40-piece band performed an Armed Forces Medley as well as several 1940s
music favorites. Complimentary lite refreshments was provided in part by BI's Restaurants following the
event.
The City of Dublin Senior Center collected new white socks for U.S. troops to benefit Operation SAM
(Supporting All Military).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive
the report.
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Veteran Recognition Ceremony
Welcome and Introduction
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National Anthem
Kathy Blackburn,Vocalist of the CoolTones Big Band
Recognition of Veterans by Branch of Service
Garrison Commander of Camp Parks,
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Invocation
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Moment of Silence
Taps
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Musical Concert
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Annual Veterans Day Celebration 4:00 pm
Reception
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7600 Amador Valley Boulevard,Dublin,CA 94568 We are a drop-off sight for the local branch of Operation:S.A.M.(Supporting
(925) 556-4511 All Military),whose mission is to send care packages to service men and
women overseas.Although all donations are accepted,the Dublin Senior
WWW.dublin.ca.gov Center is specifically collecting WHITE SOCKS for the troops
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