Supports

Neighbors Foundation

Supports

Neighbors Foundation

- Come join us at The Old Brogue in Great Falls on February 27^th for this month’s MAM event in support of the Neighbors Foundation.  All you have to do is show up and eat a great meal.  Myself and my co-sponsors will each donate a 10 percent match of whatever you spend on dinner.  In November, 220% of the receipts were donated to the  group Stop Soldier Suicide.

Cosponsors for the evening were:

Bob George

Black Family

Randy Phillips

Stevens Family

Kaihara Family

Redmond Family

Maryann Martell

Grossman Family

Bob Nelson Family

Neil and Juja Sylvestre

Scott and Dave LaMorte

Dawson Richardson Family

Old Brogue

Double Eagle Title

Blackbird Technologies

Taylor Allgyer – First Savings Mortgage

James Gaudiosi – First Heritage Mortgage

Please be sure to check below for this year’s

Wounded Warriors Christmas Gift Wish List.

Christmas Gift Wish List

WE DID IT!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED OUT

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

The following came in one of the emails we received from a military family responding to our call for their family wish list:  Hello, as I sit here crying and wondering how I’m gonna Pay my bills, I get this email.  All I can say is Thank you!!!!!!

Once again Santa and I are teaming up with Our Military Kids in an attempt to bring some extra holiday cheer to children of our injured and fallen service members and their families.  We’ve compiled a Christmas Gift Wish List for 40 families of these SUPERHEROES.  I’m hoping everyone will check out this list and consider purchasing one item, serving as Santa for an individual child or even sponsoring an entire family. The latter is a great option for a company or office to consider.

The list below will be posted until Christmas and will be updated over the next few weeks.  Please follow our progress at my Website: www.bobnelsonteam.com and give me a call or drop an e-mail to: Santa@bobnelsonteam.com to let him know how you would like to brighten a family’s Christmas day.  Once you have done so, we will give you the contact info for the family to contact them and then send your gift(s) directly to the family.  I would also encourage you to visit www.Our Military Kids.org to learn more about this wonderful grassroots organization that does so much all year long for the kids.

Last year’s overwhelming response helped not only bring gifts to nearly 100 kids, but several of you stepped up and bought Christmas dinners for some of the families.  Hopefully we can complete the following list quickly and add additional families

2011 CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

40 WOUNDED

WARRIOR FAMILIES

Family names will be in green until such time as the wish list items have been accounted for.

I have moved all the fully adopted families towards the bottom.  Santa still needs help with those families whose names are in GREEN.

Humphrey Family – ADOPTED BY LISA KORY AND FRIENDS

Amanda, girl, 11:  Ninendo DSI XL blue; Michael Jackson dance game for Wii; laptop with WiFi capabilities

Alan, boy, 14:  Assassin’s Creed Revelations ultimate Bundle Xbox 360 game; halo Reach LBox 360; Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Xbox 360 game; marching snare drum with harness; laptop with WiFi capabilities

Bond Family  - Adopted by David Moxley and Bob and Nancy Nelson

Hayden, boy, 9:  Model cars, Buffalo Sabres sweatshirt or jersey, size 10 (being purchased by David Moxley)

Dubois Family –  Adopted by Otto Hoernig III – Trace Systems

AJ, 11:  electric scooter or mountain bike

Mathew, 8:  electric scooter or Wii console

Madison, 4:  Dora the Explorer play kitchen w/ accessories ($90 at WalMart); dresses, princess and fairy costumes, size 6-7 or size medium

sses, Barbies, loves  the color pink, size 6 regular clothes

Henchell Gower Family – Adopted by Andrea Kammann

Brianna , age 8:  Doley Metal Detector; Air Extreme – the shard; Figets – a purple one, Zoobles, Butterfly pillow pet

Sims Family – Adopted by Richard Whaley

Shevaneil Lawrence, girl, 16:  personal computer for school; new clothes, sneakers; electronic store gift card, e.g. Best Buy toward buying a personal compute

Lundy Family – Adopted by Otto and Nita Hoernig

Ny’shira , girl, 9:  Kindle or Nook reading system, Razor E100 Scooter Daisy$109 Toys R Us

Jayden boy, 6:  Kinect for the Xbox system, $149.99 at Toys R Us with adventures game; Leap pad Explorer Learning Tablet $99.99 or Vtech Innotab Learning tablet $79.99 at Toys R Us

Stephens Family  Adopted by Collingswood Nursing Home

Chloe Earnheart, girl, 10:  Hot pink/silver/black 24” Mongoose girls bicycle

Hali Gipson, girl, 10:  Crosman 760 Pink Air Rifle Starter Kit

Mikey Earnheart,boy, 16:  Bass Pro Shop Tourney Special Baitcase

Villapilando Family – Laura Hoernig

5yr old is Tristan likes Pirate of Caribean or Star Wars legos, Wii Mario cart game with driving wheel remote, Razor scooter and also likes the NERF Praxis blaster. He’s a big Marvel fan. Any captain America, Thor, hulk, wolverine, etc.

Aj (14) also likes NERF Vortex Nitron disc blaster, he likes paintball so any paintball gear, gun, or uniform. He wants PS3 video games(God of War 1,2 or 3, Skyrim).

Maryna (12) wants Just Dance 2 for Wii. She likes Kareoke and wants black UGGS in size 8. She loves music so music down loads would be great!

Plank  Family – Adopted by Bob and Nancy Nelson

Landon Plank, boy,  8yrs. Old: beyblade extreme top system ir spin control (blue and grey, any would be ok I am sure), spynet audio bug, spynet video glasses, youth boxing gloves, brava soccer goal with targets, hyper active airhogs race car

Caylah Plank, girl, 3 yrs. Old:  Leapfrog tag reading learning system, leapfrog leapster explorer camera, fisher-price smart cycle racer with software (any) anything to do with gymnastics

Kevin, boy, 7 yrs. Old: For the most part both boys like the same toys and would benifit from having the same toys or whatever is chosen for them really. They do pretty much everything together. They play all the same sports and play with all the same toys.  They both also like anything Transformers, legos, spynet, airhogs, hotwheels, and beyblades.

Garcia-Becker Family – Adopted by David and Lisa Lesser

Ryan Hunt Jr., 13 years old: He would like to ask Santa Bob for anything that has to do with the NFL Team Steelers. He would really like to have a Hooded Jacket. It can be found at Steelers Official Online Store. The item is called Youth Momentum Midweight Hooded Jacket (Item SKU: 51-273) Size XL (18-20). Ryan would also like a gift card to shop at Tilly’s. http://www.tillys.com/tillys/gc.aspx

Jacob Hunt, 12 years old: He would like to ask Santa Bob for the following items mentioned below: Xbox 360 Live Marketplace Points 1600 DLC; Madden NFL 12 for XBOX 360; Universal Stealth Game Storage Tower by Level Up (Found at GameStop); Energizer Rechargeable Batteries & Charger AA/AAA

Maryanne Hunt, 9 years old, She would like the following: Barbie Designable Hair Extensions and Doll (Can be found at Toys R US); Crayola Creative Art Supply 70 Accessory Set for Girls, Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven, First Act Discovery Designer Acoustic Guitar – Dragon Fly Design or the Pink Wedged Hearts By: First Act; Unicorn Pillow pet or Zippity Zebra Pillow pet (Can be found at http://mypillowpets.com/), Squinkies with Toy for Nintendo DS.

Jason Becker Jr., 3 years old: Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story Lil’ Quad (toddler version) or similar product; Toddler T-Ball set; “Playful Penguin” Pillow Pet; Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars, Hot wheel car holder/case; Art set (no paints please); Remote Controlled “Cars” car (Lightning McQueen)

Alexis Becker , 7 years old: Exclusive Monster High Ghoul Spirit Fear leading Doll 3-Pack – Draculaura; Cleo de Nile and Ghoulia Yelps (at Toys R Us), Disney Princess: 23 Piece Play Make-Up Set (at Toys R Us or any type of other Play make-up set there is no preference in colors; Monster High 2GB Digital MP3 Player with Video (at Toyrus); Pillow Pets 11 inch Pee Wees – Curious Cat (Toys R Us), Crayola Art Supply Essentials Bundle (Walmart), Zoobles “spring to Life” with toy game for Nintendo DS. (Walmart)

Ouart Family – Marie Barresi, Keller Williams and her neighbors

Skylar, boy, 13:  new pair of baseball batting gloves, youth XL; a new football; ITune gift cards, Xbox 360 live games

Brady,  boy, 11:  Xbox Live 360 games; fishing equipment of any kind

Jayden, boy, 8:  a soccer ball; baseball bat for a boy 42” tall; an easybake oven, reading books for level 3; Xbox 360 game; gift card; Kinnex and a Whip Out game for it

Salas Family – Ralph Quarles Family

Angelo Quintero, boy, 11:  blue bike; any type of science toy

Adam Quintero, boy, 8:  any Transformers, Hot Wheels Track

Lee Family – Adopted by Chris Melnick and Gina Clough – Double Eagle Title

Laken, girl, 14:  a pair of “Miss Me Jeans”, size 5

Erin, 11:  Xbox games “Black Ops” and “Just Dance”

Bradi, 4:  Leapfrog leap pad and software; Pink

Allen Family – Adopted by Rick and Amy Buchanan

Ryann, girl, 6:  *

Deryn, girl, 9:  *Both girls would love Barbie dolls, American Girl Dolls, iCarly and Victorious Barbie Doll that sings when you raise its arms

Cintron Family – Adopted by Michael Vandergrift (Washington First Bank)

Joshua, boy, 7:  portable DVD player, black, model Sony DVP-FX970 9: Portable DVD Player

Curran Family – Adopted by John and Chris Yaremchuk and Kerry Digges

Susan, girl, 14:  From Victoria Secrets -  yoga pants, size adult Medium; stocking turrets; “Pink” perfume in different colors with different scents; any pajama bottoms

Jimmy, age 10:  still believes in Santa; he likes basketball and football; he loves sports, so anything that can fit his stocking would be great

Gallo Family – Adopted by Nacer Benzekri – NBC Security Group

JOEY: Lego City Police mobile unit, Angry Birds knock on wood game, Mario Kart  7 for DS, Good neighbors @bikini bottom Lego set (sponge bob), Angry bird plush

JOSHUA: Mario Kart 7 for DS, WWE breakdown brawl ring, WWE Triple H & Randy Orton action figures, WWE The Rock action figure, WWE Big Show action figure

WWE Sheamus action figure, Pillow Pet Shark

KYLE: Rocky the Robot Truck, Little Tykes talk to me soccer set, Mickey Mouse clubhouse DVD, Sit n’ spin, Fisher Price fun to imagine workshop project

Mickey Mouse pillow pet

KAYDEN: Leapster Leappad, Fisher Price zoo talkers animal sounds, Pillow pet orca

LORELAI, girl 9: Chocolate mini dot anywhere bean bag chair from Pottery Barn item #3642584, Simon Flash, Scrabble alphabet soup

Hester Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding

Carlee, girl, 5:  Nintendo DS

Kenney Family – Adopted by Mary Ellen and Mark Hartley

Shelby girl, 14:   Kindle Touch

Emily, girl:  Kindle Touch

Martin Family – Adopted by Gene and Laura Smith

Stuart, boy, 14:  Mask, fins and snorkel

*Please  contact the dad; there is a local shop he would like to have Stuart visit to purchase these gifts

Matthews Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding

Kamran Lee, boy, 17

Kalon Joe, boy, 16:  they would like to get together a basketball goal and a basketball for each of them; a pump for the basketballs and some NBA sweatbands for wrist and head

SGT McClendon Family (Adopted by Kathy and Kevin Shea)

Naje, girl, 9:  La La Loopsy doll and clothes (JC Penny, Sears or Justice gift cards)

Miller Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding

Alyson, girl, 17: Walkables, Dry Erase Board and markers and eraser, AA Batteries, Barbie I can Be .. News Anchor Play set. Play Video camera, CD Boombox… any kind really, but this one is pink and only at Toys R Us. SMS Text Messenger pink or purple, Bratz on the Mic Dolls

Lauren, girl, 15: Walkables, Dry Erase Board and markers and eraser, AA BatteriesHello Kitty MEGA BLOKS, Smurfs DVD, SMS text messenger pink or purple, ZHU ZHU Pets, Moxie Girlz riding club walking horses, Bratz on the mic dolls

Mylott Family – Adopted by Shiner Roofing and Siding

Megan, daughter:  LaLaloopsy mini packs/mini dolls, Gift card for Claire’s (a store for girls)
Pink Figit Friend, LaLaloopsy silly hair doll

Pulido Family – Adopted by Eric and Nina Brugel

Kaitlin, girl, 10:  Just Dance 3 Wii game, $40; Kirby’s Return to Dream land, $50; Disney Universe, $50

Kinsley, girl, 6:  Barbie 3-story Dream Townhouse, pink, $145.09

Rivera Family – Adopted by Christine Wesbrook and Ron Kellogg

Angel  Quirioga, boy, 6:  Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 U-Command Buzz Lightyear (ToysRUs)

Ruff-Sloan Family – Adopted by Mary and Chris Fountain

Boy:  Lego Medieval Market Village (http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Medieval-Market-Village-10193)

J. Stubenhofer Family – Adopted by Jennifer Klaussen and Tim Heil – Keller Williams Realty

Hailey Rice, girl,10:  arts and crafts, ballet

Cameron, boy, 7:  transformers and remote control helicopters

Max, boy, 3:  Power Rangers and Star Wars

Sabo Family – Adopted by Dave and Ambre McLaughlin

Lindsey, girl:  Kindle Touch and its case (Duragadget purple genuine leather book stylecase/cover) from amazon.com;  American Girl doll “Julie”

Sarah, girl:  “Molly” American Girl Doll; IPOD Touch; IPOD Nano; Fijit friend purple plus ear accessories

Rachel, girl:  “Ruthie” American Girl doll; IPOD Touch; Fijit friend logan in blue plus the ear accessories

Sanders-Easley Family – Adopted by Gina and Doug Jones

Briana, girl, 16:  IPOD Touch or and IPOD, any color; ladies shoe, size 11, a pair of Jordans

Schu Family – Adopted by Glynis and Rudy Canto – Keller Williams Realty

Abigail, girl, 6:  Anything Barbie, a Barbie car, Barbie clothes, etc.; Leap Frog Tag reading books, beginner reader level; 3^rd season iCarly DVD; Crayola art supplies/activities

Noah, boy, 4:

Shannon Family – Adopted by Wendy Haig – Iron Horse Interactive

Jessica, girl, 17:  wants to start snowboarding. She is our oldest and a Junior in high school and will be 17 on Christmas day. Anything from a snowboarding outfit, gloves, goggles, etc would be great.

Vanessa, girl, 15:she loves electronics games and listening to music so I might suggest I-tunes machine or any other. I don’t know much about that stuff.

Sarah, girl, 12: she would like her own computer. Those are probably too expensive I would imagine. She also loves listening to music and playing games. We have a Wii, so more games might be an idea.

Smith Family – Adopted by Peggy and Tom Styer – Blackbird Technologies

Boy, 16:  Xbox war games or NFL 2012; men’s shirts (large); pants 30 x 32

Boy, 14:  Shirts, XL; pants 33 x 30

Girl, 13:  “primping” stuff; makeup brushes; women’s pants size 4; medium shirts, snow boots, size 7

Jessica, girl, 5:  Princesses, Barbies, loves the color pink, size 6 regular clothes

Sparks Family – Adopted by Peggy and Tom Styer – Blackbird Technologies

Katie, girl, 14:  Gift cards, teenager, likes to be able to SHOP

Thad, boy, 11:  Xbox360 MW3, Lego Pirates, and ITune gift cards

Alex, boy, 3:  art supplies

Kason:  12 inch bike

Taylor Family – Adopted by Jerry and Jacqui Grossman

Austin, boy,11: Pokemon mini plush stuffed animal Pidove, Pokemon large plush stuffed animal Pansage, Nintendo 3DS, Wii Mario Sports Mix game, Wii Mario Party 8 game. Xbox 360 Forza MotorSport 4 game, Nerf N Force Big Nerf Sword (2), Havoc Heli Control the Skies remote control helicopter, Nintendo 3DS game a) Starfox64 b) Ridge Racer, JLX Fast Lane Matrix Motorcycle, RC Tuner Racer Nissan GT-R, Happy Napper Castle/Dragon, Angry Birds Poster (number C-7), Wii Nunchuk (black), Wii Remote Plus (blue)

Sarah, girl,5 ½: Pokemon mini plush stuffed animal a) Munna b) Sandile, Bobby Jack Monkey/Star Blanket w/ Eye Mask, Disney Princess 3 in 1 Sleepwear Set, Hello Kitty Digital Video Recorder w/ Camera, Nintendo DS Lalaloopsy Sew Magical!  Sew Cute! game, Rapunzel Umbrella, Girlie Nails Little Nails for Little Fingers, Hello Kitty Pilot Case, TM! Purse , Olivia Folding Saucer Chair, Olivia Hearts Handbag, Olivia Plush Back Pack, Fur Real Go Go My Walking Pup, Fur Real LuLu My Cuddlin Kitty, Make-Up Case w/ Accessories, Barbie Slippers (size 12-1), Barbi Designable Hair Extensions and Doll, Orbeez Soothing Spa (kids’ foot bath), 42 inch Lying Horse stuffed animal, Toys R Us Sammie the Pup Veterinary Kit, Kawasaki Barbie KFX 4-Wheeler (pink), Fisher Price Barbie Power Wheels (pink), Schwinn 20″ girls heart cruiser bike, Graco Room Full of Fun (doll accessories), Graco Tea Time High Chair, Graco Travlst w/Canopy (doll carrier), Graco Jogger Stroller (for doll), Barbie Flashlight, Happy Nappers Lady Bug (hot pink), You & Me Bunk Bed (for doll). You & Me Sleep Stroller (for doll), You and Me 4 in 1 Combo (doll accessories), Barbie Glamour Camper ,Hello Kitty Electric Guitar *  All of these items are at ToysRUs; please make choices from the list; the family would also be just as happy to receive gift cards if that helps save on shipping costs, etc.

Thomas Family – Adopted by the Legler Family

Tamarah, girl,16 and Deanna Thomas, girl,11:  both would love gift certificates from Charming Charlies or Bath and Body Works

Tiani Family – Adopted by Laura Hoernig-Rhodes

Olivia age 14 gift cards to hollister,vans, forever 21

Zeppie age  12 gift card to vans,kohls gift card

Phoenix ( has cp ) age 9 itunes gift card, tbc

Rocco age 7 ninjajago legos, beyblade triple battle set,richochet remote car,car carry case,toy paintball gun

Joiebelle age 5 innotab,ladybug tea set,playdoh,hello kitty jacket, Littlest Pet Shop Blythe Loves Littlest Pet Shop: Look-Alike Ladybugs,Hello Kitty Let’s Go Fishin’ Game

Daxander age 11 months sit n stand learning walker,little people zoo

Wilks Family – Adopted by Louis and Chris Wise

Chloe, girl, 11 :  IPOD Nano; Kindle; gift certificates to clothing stores Kohls or American Eagle; any type of drawing/art supplies (she loves to draw with pencil)

Youngblood Family – Adopted by Gina and Doug Jones

Haley, girl, 12:  IPOD Touch or Amazon Kindle e-reader

Supports

Stop Soldier Suicide

According to a congressional finding, the U.S. Military has lost more servicemen and women to suicide than to hostile fire during the past two years. Stop Soldier Suicide (SSS) is a not-for-profit organization aimed at combating this growing suicide epidemic in the US Military. The organization raises civilian awareness of the trend, in addition to other interrelated veteran issues leading to suicide. SSS aids service members in the active, reserve, and National Guard components as well as veterans of all branches of military service. SSS is the first national, civilian not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing soldier suicide.

One of the co-founders is former Great Falls citizen and graduate of Langley High School, Nick Black (Vice President and Chief Operations Officer). Nick served as a Company and Battalion Fire Support Officer for 1-503 IN (ABN), 173rd ABCT from 2006-2011. Nick deployed for 15 months to Operation Enduring Freedom VIII (OEF) and then 12 months to OEF X. During his second deployment to OEF, Nick was responsible for all fires and effects as well as the 2010 Wardak District elections. Nick is a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools. He is currently pursuing an MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler school of business. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Political Science

If you are planning on attending the November 28th dinner, please be sure to make a reservation beginning on November 21st with the Old Brogue. As those who attended have attended previous dinners found, due to overflow we had to seat people on the back porch. Just call (703) 759-3309 and let them know if you would like to attend the 5:30 or the 7:30 seating.

For those of you unfamiliar with how MAM works, you simply come out and enjoy a great dinner at the Old Brogue in Great Falls. My co-sponsors and I will each make a 10% match of your dinner tab. For last month’s dinner in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation we had a total of 22 co-sponsors step forward, resulting in a match of 220 percent. Please let us know if you might be willing to step forward and volunteer to be a co-sponsor for this month.

We will also have door prize drawings as always, and we certainly welcome any items you might like to donate for the drawing.

Supports

Operation One Voice

America’s Special Forces are some of the finest in our military. Their work is highly classified and, due to the inherent risks in their duties, they suffer casualty rates more than 4 times higher than those of the conventional forces outside of Iraq. In many cases, these casualties involve young people who are beginning their careers. These brave soldiers leave behind families who often have no resources to provide a surviving child with a college education. Operation One Voice strives to relieve military families of such a burden.

Please join us on September 26th for this month’s Military Appreciation Mondays dinner, where we will be hosting the the group “Operation One Voice”. The organization was established by Duluth, Georgia police and firefighters to provide support to the families and children of injured and fallen Special Forces men and women. You can click on the link Operation One Voice to learn how this group supports the families of the injured and the fallen.

Please be sure to make a reservation sooner rather than later with the Old Brogue. As those who attended last month’s dinner found, due to overflow we had about 15 people ended up sitting on the back porch. Just call (703) 759-3309 and let them know if you would like to attend the 5:30 or the 7:30 seating.

For those of you unfamiliar with how MAM works, you simply come out and enjoy a great dinner at the Old Brogue in Great Falls. My co-sponsors and I will each make a 10% match of your dinner tab. For last month’s dinner in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation we had a total of 22 co-sponsors step forward, resulting in a match of 220 percent. Please let us know if you might be willing to step forward and volunteer to be a co-sponsor for this month.

We will also have door prize drawings as always, and we certainly welcome any items you might like to donate for the drawing.

I can assure you that this evening and the money we are able to raise will mean a great deal to the Special Forces families. We would love to see a room full of faces who recognize the sacrifices our nation’s TRUE HEROES are asked to make each and every day. Please come join us in sending the message that we truly care.

Of course feel free to drop me an e-mail or give a call if you can’t make it out for dinner, but would like to make a donation.

We hope to see you all on the 26th!

Last month’s Co-Sponsors were:

Pat Martin

Cox Family

David Lesser

Kaihara Family

Tim Heil Family

Grossman Family

Bob Nelson Family

Peter Engle Family

Jim Glerum Family

Bert Calland Family

Karl Pierson Family

Larry Nelson Family

Neil and Juja Sylvestre

Greg and Jeff Hanscom

Doug and Jane Hanscom

Scott and David LaMorte

Dawson Richardson Family

The Old Brogue

Double Eagle Title

Taylor Allgyer – First Savings Mortgage

James Gaudiosi – First Heritage Mortgage

Jim Black – Paragon Communications Solutions

Many of you had an opportunity to meet Will Thomas.  If not, he did a fundraiser over Labor Day weekend in support of the SEAL Foundation.  Will is a twelve year old in Mclean who decided to shoot baskets as a special way to raise money for the SEAL Foundation. He had an amazing response, for for people to pledge one penny per basket. It seems that will exceeded his goal of shooting 17,000 baskets. If anyone is interested in showing your support to the Navy SEAL Foundation please contact Will or myself.

We look forward to seeing you this month on September 26th.

Back in the Saddle (BITS)

Please join Nancy and me for the June 20th Military Appreciation Mondays dinner where we will be hosting Lift Me Up Stables. Funds from this dinner will go towards support Lift Me Up’s BITS (Back in the Saddle) program. BITS provides therapeutic horseback riding for servicemen and women who have been injured in the line of service. We are asking everyone to make a reservation sooner rather than later since we would like to fill our room at the Old Brogue to capacity.

For those of you unfamiliar with how MAM works, you simply come out and enjoy a great dinner at the Old Brogue in Great Falls. We and our co-sponsors will each make a 10% match of your dinner tab. (At this writing, a total match of approximately 80 percent.) In March we had a match of 110 percent and so we are hoping a few of you might be willing to step forward and volunteer to be a cosponsor for this month. We will be doing two seatings at the Old Brogue, so make your reservation for either 5:30 or 7:30. To make a reservation call the Brogue at (703) 759-3309. All you need to do is pick up the phone, make a reservation and come enjoy a great dinner. Please share the attached flyer with anyone who may be interested in attending.

I can assure you that it will mean a great deal to our servicemen and women, the great people at Lift Me Up Stables and Nancy and me to see a room full of faces who recognize the sacrifices our nation’s TRUE HEROES are asked to make each and every day. Do come join us in sending the message that we truly care. Feel free to drop an e-mail or give a call if you can’t make it out for dinner, but would like to make a donation.