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VetsNiteOut officially became a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation on May 14, 2010.
WHOA!
WHAT HAPPENED
to the Newsletter/UPDATES
Page?
Well, it's like this:
The website was getting so full, and hard to edit within the initial 5 pages, that we had no choice but to e-x-p-a-n-d ... and spread it out a little bit.
So, the entire site is officially under renovation!
If parts of it seem a little disconnected or out-of-order for now, that's why!
As you can see on the left, we're spreading things out over a whole lot more categories and each month will have its own page now, as well!
So bear with us while we're switching things around and trying out new formats, etc.
We'll have it all back together before too long ...promise!
In the meantime, for our most current activities, check out the current month's page! For a little VetsNiteOut "history", browse all the other pages!
Other changes: since uploading our MANY pictures to the Site also tends to be pretty time consuming, we will most likely be posting them at VetsNiteOut on Facebook with Links to them for you throughout the Site.
We will be tweaking everything in the coming weeks, and have everything back in order before long!
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE CHANGES TO THE SITE!
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Volume 1, Issue 1
September 2008
“A Token of Appreciation
For Those Who Served”
Vets’Nite*Out is the joint effort of a group of Volunteers who organize and coordinate Hosts and Sponsors interested in providing an evening out, or other considerations, for our country’s Disabled Veterans … as a way of showing respect and appreciation, and honoring those who served our great Nation.
The idea for Vets’Nite*Out was conceived in the Great State of Tennessee.
We are hoping to see it eventually spread nationally.
(If you are interested in participating in Tennessee or another State, please contact us.)
We will continue to build this website and keep it updated with the latest information, so be sure to check back frequently.
Additionally, you can reach our Hosts and Sponsors Coordinator, Richard Peoples, Sr. anytime at
615-337-8456
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(Vets’Nite*Out is solely operated by Volunteers and is not affiliated with any other organization, Federal, State or Local..)
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Want to stay current with our U.S. Military Troops
around the world?
Check out this website:
It's the official website of the Department of Defense
encouraging support of our Military Men and Women!
You'll find everything from "what's going on where",
to sending a card to the Troops.
Great site!
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NOTE: This Newsletter is always a work in progress....Please check back often for the latest info about what's going on with Vets'Nite*Out!
Thanks!
Rich
RICHARD PEOPLES, SR. / Founder
Hosts and Sponsors Coordinator
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Vets Still Like to Have Fun!
According to the Disabled Vets Association (HELP4VETS.COM):
“Statistics from the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs are staggering. There are now 24.5 million living Veterans in the United States. Nearly 2.6 are service-connected disabled and over 9 million are age 65 or older.”
And most we know like to have a little fun!
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If you like the idea of what we're trying to do here with
Vets'Nite*Out, please
get in touch!
RICHARD PEOPLES, SR. /Founder
Hosts&Sponsors Coordinator
615-337-8456
email me:
511 Jean Drive * LaVergne, TN 37086
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National Statistics on Disabled Veterans
A 2006 study by the Department of Veterans Affairs revealed detailed national statistics on disabled veterans. Among the findings:
- 2.5 million were men and 177,721 were women.
- 916,220 were from the Vietnam War era, 611,729 from the Gulf War, 356,190 from World War II, and 161,512 from the Korean War. The study did not include Iraq and Afghanistan, but David Autry of the DAV provided a count of 278,824.
- 185,697 suffer from combat injuries and 40,882 received the Purple Heart.
- 5,509 were homeless.
