VA GUY Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Afternoon dudes and dudettes, name is Matt, never actually been on the site but heard enough about it from the gang over on Buckeyestangs. Had an 04 Mustang GT with bolt-ons till earlier this year, loved that car, but traded it in on a Wrangler cuz I travel a lot during warmer months and wanted to put the top down. Anywho, I'm here asking for some assistance from you all. I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic here in Columbus. Ever year we have a big welcome home celebration for the brave men and women that have returned home from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq (OEF/OIF it's called). One way for the VA to say thank you for what they've done. We invite federal, state and local government entities, as well as public companies, to come in and set up booth's to talk to these veterans about what all is available for them in the world. There'll be free food and entertainment all day, as well as a gazillion door prizes we'll be giving away to them. There will be supervised activities for the kids so mom and dad can walk around in peace. One thing we want to add this year are static display's, including race cars. If anybody out there would be interested in bringing your car to Whitehall Community Park on Sunday, August 17, we'd love to have you. Don't really care what class of car it is or what kind of shape, let's face it, hot rods attract attention and would be an added draw to our event. Not looking to make this a real car "show" or cruise-in, at least not this year. Being the Federal Government, regulations won't allow us to pay you, but you will be fed and entertained for as long as you stay. The event will run from 11:00 to 5:00, but if you can't stay all day that won't matter either. There's plenty of parking for trailers and such. Anybody interested in bringing their car, or perhaps have a contact with a big name outfit that I might get in touch with, don't hesitate to either shoot me a PM or give me a call at 614-257-5579. TIA for whatever assistance you all provide, it's definitely a worthwhile event! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome Matt. Hopefully I'll be an employee there soon and can join in the fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA GUY Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Been good chatting with you Anthony, I see Chris I'll put in a word for you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome to CR nice to see someone doing something like this for the Vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Been good chatting with you Anthony, I see Chris I'll put in a word for you.. Thanks, I appreciate it. They're making a decision tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moostang Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 im a vet. but welcome to the board anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 welcome, best intro yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA GUY Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Chances are I've been out to talk to you, one of my jobs is going out to units that have recently returned and talk about your 5 years of free VA healthcare. Website for this will be up soon, http://www.columbuswelcomehome.com . Or you can pre-register at (614)257-5682, leave your info and Mark will be in touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 This is a ways off but subscribing to the thread so I will remember to go when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Matt, Welcome and THANK YOU for your efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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