NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA

Upcoming Events

 
November 18, 2008 :: Board of Directors meeting 1800, at the 934th Officer's Club near the airport. Please RSVP.

From the local chapter of AUSA http://www.vessey5401.org/:

(go to their website for any links)

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4. Defenders of Democracy Day

Open Event to Veterans and Service Members May 12, 2008 Click here for complete details

(This is really neat.... I will go to see this! GGL)

In recognition and appreciation of their many contributions and personal sacrifices in the defense of Americans' freedoms and liberties, the Minnesota History Center (MHS) will open exclusively and at no-charge to veterans, service members, and their families on Monday, May 12. The "Defenders of Democracy Day" is sponsored by Baker, Wadd & Williams law firm and the American Legion Department of Minnesota.

"Defenders of Democracy Day" will be at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, May 12. Limited parking will be available.

The event features an exhibit of a rare, original printing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as key Minnesota historical documents on display as part of the state's 150th year anniversary of statehood. The popular exhibit "MN 150," a showcase of 150 individuals, events, and inventions that shaped our state, will also be open to guests.

"The Declaration established this nation and our principles," says John Baker, principal partner of Baker, Wadd & Williams. "To the Minnesota men and women who contributed to the defense of our independence, we offer our heartfelt and humble gratitude with this opportunity."

This original printing of the Declaration, known as a "Dunlap Broadside," is valued at more than $8 million. Only 25 broadsides are known to exist, and this is the only version that travels for exhibition. This Declaration has been brought to MHS through the Office of Secretary of State, in partnership with the History Center, Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission, and exhibit sponsor Dolan Media Company.

"We hope veterans and service members will join us with their families on ‘Defenders' Day,' says Lyle Foltz, adjutant, Minnesota American Legion. "It will be a unique opportunity to view the document which set our nation's course, as well as commemorate Minnesota's Sesquicentennial."

The Legion, as well as several other service organizations, will have representatives available to speak with veterans and service members in an information center.

Baker, Wadd & Williams is a full-service law firm offering legal services to meet all the needs of those connected to the military. Services include family and criminal law, veteran disability appeals, military law, employment law, small business and non-profit representation. The firm's mission is to provide legal assistance to military personnel - veterans, current service members and all of their families - at every stage of their lives.

The American Legion is Minnesota's largest veterans' service organization with over 104,000 members in 560 posts throughout the state. The Legion is dedicated to the veterans and youth of Minnesota, and lobbies in the state and at the federal level for programs that help veterans. Nationally, the American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, wartime veteran's organization. It is a not for profit community service organization.

5. Veterans' Services Stand Down 2008 May 12-13
(Volunteers needed! Respond by 2 May 2008. GGL)

6. Fort Snelling Military Expo May 16-17

7. Cedar Lake Speedway Military Appreciation Night 31 May 2008 Free admission with Milatry ID or Warrior to Citizen Coin! See Vessey Member Kim Korstad's Site http://www.kimmyskornerracing.com/
(This site also has discount information for the Kasson Speedway 15 June. GGL)

8. St. Paul/Rochester to Kosovo on June 1, 2008 A simulcast dinner between military families in Rochester & soldiers deployed in Kosovo; St. Paul to Fort Sill send off event for the MN National Guard in July-August 2008 from Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Saint Paul-Rochester to Kosovo & Saint Paul to Fort Sill.pdf

9. Attention St. Cloud Families
Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota is offering Free Memberships to their St. Cloud Clubs and the KIDSTOP after-school program for families with deployed or recently returned military personnel. This offer is good through May 2008

KIDSTOP sites:
Clearview in Clear Lake; Discovery in Waite Park; Eastside BGCA in St. Cloud; Kennedy in St. Joseph; Lincoln in St. Cloud; Madison in St. Cloud; Mississippi Heights in Sauk Rapids; Oak Hill in St. Cloud; Oak Ridge in Sartell; Pleasantview in Sauk Rapids; Roosevelt BGCA in St. Cloud; Sartell Pine Meadow in Sartell; Southside BGCA in St. Cloud; Talahi in St. Cloud and Westwood in St. Cloud. For more information or registration call 320.252.7616.

10. Sept 2007-May 2008 Kohl's resort in Bemidji - 40% Regular Rate to Military Personal