Gypsy
02-18-2008, 21:18
Thought some of you folks around the Omaha area might find this interesting, perhaps even volunteer.
28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games - Omaha
The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be held in Omaha, Nebraska at the Qwest Center Omaha on July 25 - 29, 2008. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America present these games each year for veterans with disabilities.
Attendees come from across the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and Great Britain, and range from WWII era to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The events include swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, basketball, bowling, and others and will take place @ Qwest Center, NW High School, UNO, and Thunderbowl and Mockingbird Bowling facilities and the HD Zoo.
This is the largest wheelchair sports event in the world and attracts more than 500 athletes. To make this happen, between 2,000 and 3,000 volunteers are needed and the Patriot Guard Riders and Families United have been asked to help!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Please fill out the VA volunteer registration form.
To volunteer to be part of the motorcycle escort from Eppley to the Qwest Center as well as helping with the events, please visit this website and fill out a volunteer form.
http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/200...blication1.pdf
On the form, indicate "motorcycle escort" on the second page where it states "I have already been recruited to volunteer for _____" Below that, indicate other preferences. Please submit the completed form to: Nebraska Patriot Guard State Captain Scott Knudsen, 113 South 54th Street, Omaha, NE. 68132, by March 15, 2008
If you wish to volunteer for other activities: Please fill out the form and return it to the address listed on the form - list "Families United" as the organization.
http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/200...blication1.pdf
Once you have sent your information to either the Patriot Guard or VA, please send an email with "Volunteered for Wheelchair Games" in the subject line to Merrilee@familiesunitedmission.com. Volunteers will be traveling to Omaha at their own expense, however we have families who are willing to host volunteers and we'll do our best to pair you with housing!
28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games - Omaha
The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be held in Omaha, Nebraska at the Qwest Center Omaha on July 25 - 29, 2008. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America present these games each year for veterans with disabilities.
Attendees come from across the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and Great Britain, and range from WWII era to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The events include swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, basketball, bowling, and others and will take place @ Qwest Center, NW High School, UNO, and Thunderbowl and Mockingbird Bowling facilities and the HD Zoo.
This is the largest wheelchair sports event in the world and attracts more than 500 athletes. To make this happen, between 2,000 and 3,000 volunteers are needed and the Patriot Guard Riders and Families United have been asked to help!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Please fill out the VA volunteer registration form.
To volunteer to be part of the motorcycle escort from Eppley to the Qwest Center as well as helping with the events, please visit this website and fill out a volunteer form.
http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/200...blication1.pdf
On the form, indicate "motorcycle escort" on the second page where it states "I have already been recruited to volunteer for _____" Below that, indicate other preferences. Please submit the completed form to: Nebraska Patriot Guard State Captain Scott Knudsen, 113 South 54th Street, Omaha, NE. 68132, by March 15, 2008
If you wish to volunteer for other activities: Please fill out the form and return it to the address listed on the form - list "Families United" as the organization.
http://www1.va.gov/vetevent/nvwg/200...blication1.pdf
Once you have sent your information to either the Patriot Guard or VA, please send an email with "Volunteered for Wheelchair Games" in the subject line to Merrilee@familiesunitedmission.com. Volunteers will be traveling to Omaha at their own expense, however we have families who are willing to host volunteers and we'll do our best to pair you with housing!