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The Highground September 2024 Newsletter
Read the September Newsletter In This Newsletter The 40th Annual Bike Tour Raises $74,222 Remembering David Giffey Honor Stones and 2025 Ceremony Dates Memorials and Honorariums Veterans Crisis Line Event Highlights ATV and Quilt Raffle Tickets Fall Bake Sale Fall Cleanup Days Calendar of Events Mission Recap 4-Day Outdoor Skills Retreat Held for Female Veterans Men’s Retreat at The Highground September 27-29 Female Veterans Gather at The Highground for a Weekend Retreat The Vietnam Veterans Reunion Hosted Over 300 Veterans Ride to Remember Sponsor Thank You Information Request and Volunteer Form Museum News Making Appointments “Back in the World” Exhibit…
The Highground June 2024 Newsletter
In this Newsletter: From Bike-A-Thon to Heroes Ride August 4 Will Be a Big Day to Reconnect Honor Stones & Korean Honor Stone Update Memorials and Honorariums Veterans Crisis Line Event Highlights Freedom Celebration Fireworks 24th Annual Ride to Remember ATV and Quilt Raffle Tickets Calendar of Events for 2024 Mission Recap Summer “Vets & Guitars” & Ukuleles Male Veterans Retreat Education Days “Operation Re-Connect” Retreat Vietnam Veterans Reunion Phoenix’s Legacy BAT Roundtable (cont. from page 1) Information Request Form Volunteer Form Museum News Staying Busy During Construction “Back in the World” Exhibit Outreach Efforts “We Were There: Vietnam War”…
The Highground March 2024 Newsletter
In this Newsletter: The Highground Breaks Ground on Building Expansion Winter Veterans Retreat Recap Honor Stones Veterans Crisis Line Memorials and Honorariums Event Highlights Vietnam Veterans Reunion August 4 Calendar of Events for 2024 Winter Veterans Retreat Recap (cont. from pg 1) The Highground Veterans Program Receives Significant Grant Funding Spring Vets & Guitars Starts March 21 Featured Veteran Thomas L. Miller Winter Retreat Recap (cont. from pg 4) Information Request Form Volunteer Form Female Veterans Retreats The Museum is under construction due to the Expansion Patriotic Chainsaw Carvings Donated to The Highground Annual ATV Raffle Recap Annual Quilt Raffle…
December 2023 Newsletter
In this Newsletter: 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Recap First Military Couples Retreat Recap Honor Stone Recap Memorials and Honorariums Veterans Crisis Line Holiday Lights Program Update 11th Annual Winter Bowl 2024 Winter Veterans Retreat 2024 Calendar of Events for 2024 Male Veterans Retreat Recap Education Days Recap Fall Cleanup Days Recap Be a Fox–Not a Bear Military Couples Retreat Recap (cont.) Information Request Form Volunteer Form Museum News• The Highground History Project• A Face for Every Name• Donating to the Museum• “We Were There: The Vietnam War” Event News• Heroes Ride Recap (cont.)• Fall Bake Sale Recap• 23rd Annual…
September 2023 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: The Highground Rising: The Journey to Building a Strong Future “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Fall Session Honor Stone Featured Story: CSM Roger W. Haller Memorials & Honorariums MDRT Grant Award Received for the 2023 Veterans Retreats The Highground Holiday Lights Program 2023 Event Updates 13th Annual Honor Ride Recap Vietnam Veterans Reunion Recap Veteran & Family PTSD Peer Support Group The Season of Giving Featured Veteran Don Marine Veterans Crisis Line Day of Peace Benefits of a Charitable Bequest Fall Bake Sale Female Veterans Summer Retreat Recap Education Days Museum Update: We Were There: Vietnam War…
June 2023 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: “The Highground History” Project Summer “Vets & Guitars” & Ukuleles Honor Stone Information & Upcoming Ceremonies Memorials & Honorariums Veterans Crisis Line Information Thank You to Honor Ride Sponsors Freedom Celebration Fireworks Calendar of Events Female Veterans Retreats Male Veterans Retreats Veteran & Family PTSD Peer Support Group Featured Veteran Darrel O. Horn “The Highground History Project” (cont.) Benefits of a Charitable Bequest Summer “Vets & Guitars” & Ukuleles (cont.) 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour 23rd Annual Ride to Remember Museum Summer 2023 Update Vietnam Veterans Reunion “We Were There: Vietnam War” Project Friends of The…
March 2023 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: (Link to PDF file included below) Groundbreaking News about the Capital Campaign Grant Awarded for Veterans Programs Highlight: Military Working Dog Honor Stones Memorials and Honorariums Veterans Crisis Line Information Spring Bake Sale 13th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day Calendar of Events for 2023 ATV Raffle Recap Quilt Raffle Recap Clark County Grant Spring Work Week Volunteer–Porch Greeter Appreciation Lunch 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour 23rd Annual Ride to Remember Female Veterans Retreats Male Veterans Retreats “We Were There–Vietnam War” Project Vietnam Veterans Reunion Featured Veteran: Heather J. Murphy Capital Campaign Update (cont.) Benefits of…
December 2022 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: (Link to PDF file included below) Education Days 2022 RecapFemale Veterans Retreat 2022 RecapHonor Stones Placed August – October 202210th Annual Winter Bowl PromotionHoliday Lights PromotionCalendar of Events for 2023Education Days Recap (cont.)Memorials and HonorariumsVolunteer Picnic Update for 2023Thank you to Neillsville 9-Pin Tap SponsorsVeterans Crisis Line InformationPTS Peer Support Group Update”History of The Highground” Exhibit”Wisconsin Remembers: A Face For Every Name” ExhibitThe “We Were There – Vietnam War” Project”The U.S. Military in the Greater Middle East” ExhibitFeatured Veteran: James “Al” JenkinsFrom the Executive Director, Chris PettisFemale Veterans Retreat Recap (cont.)Fall Work Week RecapWinter Veterans Retreat Invitation…
September 2022 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: (Link to PDF file included below) 38th Annual Heroes Ride RecapMale Veterans Retreat 2022 RecapHonor Stones Placed in June & July 2022Memorials and HonorariumsVeterans Crisis Line InformationThank you to Heroes Ride sponsorsToys for TotsCalendar of Events for 2022Heroes Ride Recap (cont.)Old Glory Honor Flight Korean War VeteransVeteran & Family PTS Peer Support Group12th Annual Honor Ride RecapThe Highground History Project & Exhibit”We We There: Korea” Traveling ExhibitThe Highground Annual Clothing Drive”We Were There: Vietnam War” ProjectFeatured Veteran: Scott SchultzFrom the Chair, Gary WeirauchFrom the Executive Director, Chris PettisEducation Days (Oct. 4-7)Spring Work Week RecapMale Veterans Retreat Recap…
June 2022 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: 2022 Male Veterans Retreat2022 Female Veterans RetreatHonor Stones Placed in May 2022Veterans Crisis LineMemorials and HonorariumsCalendar of Events for 2022Volunteer Opportunities12 Annual Honor Ride SponsorsFamily PTS Support ProgramFriends of The Highground Dinner RecapFemale Veterans Retreat, cont.Challenge Coin Program Offer”U.S. Military in the Greater Middle East” ExhibitVets & Guitars Program”We Were There: Korean War” Traveling ExhibitThank You for Well Attended Exhibits – “Wisconsin Remembers – A Face for Every Name” and “Stories Within Our Walls”Sponsorship Thank You and Invitation to Participate “We Were There: Vietnam” ExhibitFeatured Veteran: Sarah BlumFirebase Victory – Vietnam War ReenactmentThe Highground History ProjectSpring Into…
March 2022 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: 9th Annual Winter Bowl RecapWinter Veterans Retreat Recap2022 Honor StonesMemorials and HonorariumsSpring Work Week (May 11-14, 2022)Spring Bake Sale (May 21, 2022)Calendar of Events for 2022GWOT KIAs – Honoring the FallenSpring Into The Arts Tour (April 23-24, 2022)Holiday Lights Program Thank YouChallenge Coin Program Invitation”U.S. Military in the Greater Middle East” Exhibit and “Memorial to the Fallen” Project (June 11-Sept 18, 2022)Stories Within Our Walls Exhibit(Mar 12-June 5, 2022)The Highground History Project”We Were There: Vietnam” Exhibit”We Were There: Korean War” Traveling ExhibitVeterans Drive RecapFeatured Veteran: Andrew Peter WallaceA Message from the Director, Chris PettisVietnam Veterans Reunion for…
December 2021 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: The “League of Wives” Museum ExhibitThe Highground Rising Campaign UpdateFriends Dinner Recap with Donor RecognitionEvent Updates and 2021 Calendar of Events2021 Spring Work Week Recap2021 Spring Into The Arts Recap2021 Honor Stone PlacementsThank You Sponsors of the 11th Annual Honor RideRemembering Our POW/MIAs, Featuring “The League of Wives”Exploring PTSD Exhibit (July 24-September 26, 20212021 Veteran RetreatsA Message from the Chair, Gary WeirauchThe Highground Rising Pledge FormAround The Campfire – Camp Victory NewsA Message from the Director, Chris PettisFeatured Veteran Don BeselerDonation HighlightsThe Highground Gift Shop Featured ItemsATV Raffle with Call for PartnerQuilt RaffleThank You to Dave Droste…
September 2021 Newsletter
In This Newsletter: The 37th Annual Heroes Ride Bike TourMemorials and HonorariumsEvent Updates and 2021 Calendar of EventsCapital Campaign Update by Gary Weirauch, Board Chair21st Annual Ride to Remember RecapMemorial Day/”Lost 74″ Tribute RecapExploring PTSD ExhibitThe League of Wives ExhibitWomen in the Military ExhibitPacific Theater ExhibitMale Veterans Retreat RecapSpring Bake Sale RecapAround The Campfire – Camp Victory NewsA Message from the Director, Chris PettisVietnam Veterans Reunion RecapPatriotic Quilt RaffleGift Shop Featured ItemsThrivent Choice MessageATV RaffleWish ListNewsletter Subscription RequestVolunteer FormLet Them Not Go In Silence [wpfd_single_file id=”19363″ catid=”2990″ name=”HighgroundSept2021News-Digital”]
June 2021 Newsletter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The “League of Wives” Museum Exhibit The Highground Rising Campaign Update Friends Dinner Recap with Donor Recognition Event Updates and 2021 Calendar of Events 2021 Spring Work Week Recap 2021 Spring Into The Arts Recap 2021 Honor Stone Placements Thank You Sponsors of the 11th Annual Honor Ride Remembering Our POW/MIAs, Featuring “The League of Wives” Exploring PTSD Exhibit (July 24-September 26, 2021 2021 Veteran Retreats A Message from the Chair, Gary Weirauch The Highground Rising Pledge Form Around The Campfire – Camp Victory News A Message from the Director, Chris Pettis Featured Veteran Don…
March 2021 Newsletter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The Highground Rising Launch Event and Update Winter Bowl and Raffle Wrap-up Event Updates and 2021 Calendar of Events 2020 ATV Raffle Results 2020 Quilt Raffle Results 2021 Veterans Retreats WWI: Midwest Experience in The Great War Exhibit “Lest We Forget” POW/MIA Exhibit and Memorial Exploring PTSD Exhibit Vietnam Veterans Reunion | Vehicle Expo Women in The Military Exhibit We Were There: Vietnam Exhibit Invitation 2021 Honor Stone Placements A Message from the Chair, Gary Weirauch Camp Victory News A Message from the Director, Chris Pettis Gold Star Repair Donation Highlights The Highground Gift Shop…
December 2020 Newsletter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The Kokosz Sister Raise Over $3,000 for The Highground and Camp Victory The Highground Rising Update Veterans Day, Winter Bowl and Holiday Lights Event Updates and 2021 Calendar of Events 2020 Female Veterans Weekend Retreat Collection Drive for Homeless Veterans 2020 Male Veterans Weekend Retreat Fall Cleanup Days The Home Front and Holidays Exhibit WWI: Midwest Experience in The Great War Exhibit We Were There: Korea Exhibit Vietnam Veterans Reunion 2020 Honor Stone Placements Camp Victory News A Message from the Chair, Gary Weirauch A Message from the Director, Chris Pettis The Highground Rising (cont. from…
October 2020 Newsletter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The 36th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour The 20th Annual Ride to Remember Challenge Coins, Raffle and Holiday Lights Event Updates and 2021 Calendar of Events Heroes Ride (continued) Ride to Remember (continued) Camp Victory News Featured Veteran: Beth Martin We Were There: Korea Exhibit Holiday & The Wartime Home Front Exhibit Vietnam Veterans Reunion Honor Stones 2020 Wrap-up and 2021 Information A Message from the Director, Chris Pettis Capital Campaign Update Wish List and Volunteer Form Donation Highlights The Highground Gift Shop Let Them Not Go In Silence [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][wpfd_single_file id=”16119″][/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”16121″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]