The Branson Veterans of America 913 is pleased to announce the 2024 Veterans Appreciation Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 21. This fun and informative event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Branson Events Center in the Shoppes at Branson Meadows.
This event is designed as a family outing, offering entertainment along with inflatables and face painting for the children, to reach out to younger veterans who are likely to have young families. With the help of the Harrison Car Club, a car show will be held in the Event Center parking lot, with trophies awarded in various categories, so come see your favorite classics, street rods and more!
Along with having fun, the goal is to bring together any veterans, both younger and older, who may or may not have any kind of veterans group affiliation or be involved in any activities. There are veterans of all service eras living in the Branson or Tri-Lakes region who are not aware of the services available to them, what the various organizations serving veterans do, or where to find fellowship and camaraderie with others who have shared similar experiences.
It is hoped that the Veterans Appreciation Day will help connect those veterans with the services and organizations available, with up to 30 organizations and groups expected to be present at the event, providing a great opportunity for conversation and valuable information. On hand will be VA service representatives, insurance providers specializing in VA packages, organizations that train canine companions and match them with veterans, local nonprofits that assist veterans in need, and more. The American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans/Military Coalition of the Ozarks, and Veterans of the Ozarks will also be present. Dick Burkhalter of BVA 913 emphasized that veteran groups do not compete for members and their time; rather, the common goal is to help everyone get connected and find fellowship as best meets their individual needs, geographic location, etc.
The community is also invited to attend this special day! Most of us know veterans, and this is a chance to learn and pass along valuable information about different resources to those who need it, while having a fun day. In addition, many veterans’ organizations rely on volunteers to help provide services. Two such groups are the Veterans Memorial Garden, located at 76 Country Blvd. and Roark Valley Rd. in Branson, which provides a beautiful spot to relax and remember; and Project Healing Waters, a fly-fishing group helping veterans enjoy the outdoors. One of these or another group might be just the right fit for a community member looking for a rewarding volunteer experience.
Admission is FREE to all, and veterans will eat FREE at the catered meal served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; there will be food trucks on site as well.
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