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Veterans Town - Battle of the Branches

Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CT)

Chicago, IL

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Founder and Chairman Emeritus - Command Sergeant Major Timothy Gilmore 2011

1ST ANNUAL VETERANS / MILITARY BRANCH vs. BRANCH STRUT YOUR STUFF, WHO’S BEST? KICKIN BUTT, SPORTS, GAMES, TALENT, PICNIC &    CHARITY BASH   developed by Babette Peyton, YEU Veteran Initiatives                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   vetbizjobs@yahoo.com                                                               

PURPOSE:   To set a new tradition of uniting veterans and military of all branches – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guards, Military Reserves, National Guard and Active Duty Military  on Leave- coming together in friendly sport and game competition fun, entertainment, food, fellowship and resource networking.  It will also serve as a charity fundraiser through ads in the newsletter, signage and event sponsorship. Funds raised will benefit St. Leo’s Veteran Tenants, Alumni and YEU Veteran Initiatives.

EVENTS:  Contests:   1. Basketball Free Throw;   2. Football Target Goalie Throw;          3. Tug of War;  4. Bean Bag Toss/ Horseshoe Toss;  5.  Sitting Volley Ball;   6.  Obstacle Course;  7.  Name that Military & Neighborhood Trivia;  8. Back to Back Sack Race; 9. Back to Back Wheelchair Race;  10. Table Tennis; 11. Shuffle Board;  12. Board Games  Central – 12a.   Cards;   12b.  Chess;  12c.  Checkers; 12d. Dominoes; 13.   KARAOKE;   Talent Show –14. Resource Tables , 15. Arm Wrestle 16. PT 17. Take it apart/Put it back together 17. Video/Photo & Writers Corner.  Share Your Story - Bring a Picture of you in Service Uniform, 17. Comedy Korner 18. Chef Korner Taste Tests. 19. Walk, Roll & Play in my shoes games- everyone in wheelchairs or blindfolded while playing (able bodied and disabled together)

SPONSORS/SUPPORTERS: Catholic Charities, VA, VA Vet Centers, St. Leo, YEU Veteran Initiatives,    VOLUNTEERS/ SPONSORS/SUPPORTERS :     Needed                                                                                                                 

 

When & Where



St. Leo's Veterans' Campus & VA Center
7750 S. Emerald Ave.
Chicago, IL 60620

Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (CT)


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Hosted By

Young Entrepreneurs of the Universe (YEU) Veteran Initiatives



YEU Veteran Initiatives, partners and promotes job creation, business and economic development, housing, options and opportunities, cultural projects and programs for all veterans, with a special emphasis on service disabled veterans, to include national guard, reservists, and their families by using VA benefits, Congressional Laws and Presidential Executive Orders.  Join us!  Find your Dream Job/Career or New Contract/Sub-Contract or become one of our resource organizations, sponsors and/or volunteers. 

New -

1) "Wounded Ladies Warriors" Pilot Green Project; Connecting Lady Veterans to health care and wealth care.

2) "Samuel Parks and James Ellis Rural Housing and Economic Development Complex.

3) "Veteran Job Creation Innovation Center' and 'Veteran Business Success and Research Incubator"