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AGENDA STATEMENT
1k>�l1 SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 3, 2011
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SUBJECT: Overview of the Hometown Heroes Event
Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: Event Flyer
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report'
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The 4th Annual Hometown Heroes event is scheduled for Sunday,
November 6, starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Dublin Senior Center. This event serves as Dublin's Veteran's
Day event. The event is free and open to the public.
The 191st Army Band, "The Band of the Wild West", is a 40-piece band that will perform at the event.
The program will begin with Jason Gawel, Music Director of Valley Christian Center (VCC), singing the
National Anthem, and Pastor Roger Valci of VCC giving an innovation. Mayor Sbranti and the new
Garrison Commander of Camp Parks, Lieutenant Colonel David James will address the veterans and
audience. The Wall of Heroes will feature the unveiling of several photos of veterans from the
community. In addition, a Camp Parks display from the Heritage Museum, and historical photos
provided by Operation S.A.M will be unveiled.
At the event donations of new white socks for U.S. troops will be accepted on behalf of the Operation
SAM. The goal is to surpass the 220 pairs of socks donated last year.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive the
report.
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Sunday, November 6., 3:0.0 Pm
Dublin Senior Center,7600 Amador Valley%Boulevar=d,Dublin•
Lhere are-twenty-three million veterans residing_in the United States atia coun=tless,more in:our hearts.and
memories -In what has now::become an annual event,the Dublin Senior`Center will be hosting the
1-lonie.towr 'Heroes.',Celeb ration to honor all.,our veterans There will be: presentations`by local Military and
City Officials and a special music presentation by The 141st Army Band-the Band of the Wild West"— •
u manorial Band:This 40=:piece band takes"pride in,.supporting the United,States Army to local communities:•
such „is our,. D,on't miss your chance to pay tribute to dedication,bravery and heroism of our veterans.
This is a FREE event • Refresbnients will be served
Please bell, us suppyrt active dury.nulitaryby:bringing a dun.aticda ut new,,white socks,iravel.size,#toiletries.,or
. inHlivid2'il pow dkred drink packages.(hot chocolate/cider/lemonade)"for thelocal branch of S.A.M:;(Support
.\]l Military),whose mission is to send care:packages to those serving::oversea,.
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