Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (AOVO), a local chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, is planning a special presentation at the God & Country Theatre in Branson on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Nine veterans, including Jerry Presley, will be honored before and during the 7:30 p.m. show.
Additionally, Jerry Presley will be presented with a special quilt commemorating the time his cousin, Elvis Presley, spent serving in the U.S. Army. The quilt, which will be displayed in the theatre, was designed and created by QOVO member Debbie Gintz of Kimberling City.
A silent auction of a special “Elvis in Hawaii” quilt, designed and created by member Vickie Ginn of Shell Knob, is being held in conjunction with the presentation, to support QOVO in making future quilts for veterans throughout southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. Call 417-593-1644 to place your bid on this beautiful and unique custom quilt. The quilt will be on display and final bids accepted between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 17 at the theater, with the drawing held at the conclusion of the show.
Quilts of Valor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and is entirely funded by the generous donations of members and benefactors. If you are interested in joining in the work of the local chapter, contact them through the Facebook page, Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks; email quiltsofvalorozarks@gmail.com; or come to a meeting. Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kimberling City.
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