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2010 Wounded Warriors
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Memorial Stadium Fun
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Husker Watch Party
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Sunday Brunch
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Our Mission
Our mission is to salute Nebraska Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines: active duty, national guard, reserve, retired and veterans, to say “Thank you for your service to our Nation” so they know the Husker Nation will never forget their sacrifice and dedication.
This is an unprecedented event in the history of military support to the Armed Forces. This weekend hosts troops and their families from all services, of all ranks, to come together and cheer on their team as they play Northwestern on October 18th 2014. This weekend is more than just a watch party, though. It is a chance for these servicemen and women to be treated like the heroes they are with an all access, private tour of Memorial Stadium and a brunch in their honor.
2014 marks the seventh year for this event. 2008 was held during the OU game and attended by about 70 troopers and their families. 2009 was held during the Virginia Tech game and was attended by over 90 troopers and their families. 2010 was held during the Washington game and attended by over 125 troopers and their families to include 25 wounded warriors from the Fort Riley Wounded Warrior program. This year we invite Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines – active, reserve, guard, retired and veterans and will again host 25 Wounded Warriors and their families from Fort Riley, KS. who are currently with the Fort Riley Wounded Warrior program.
Registration
Registration is limited to members of all branches of the United States Military, active or retired.
The "Salute" organization will provide: On Saturday a private tour in Memorial Stadium where transportation will be provided to and from Memorial Stadium. A watch party for when Nebraska takes on Purdue, complete with food and drinks. A free night stay at the Cornhusker Hotel. Sunday a brunch to honor our military men and women with guest speaker Jeff Makovicka. Door prizes will also be handed out on Saturday and Sunday. First time registrants will have to pay only a small $25 non-refundable fee to hold their reservation and repeat registrants will have to pay a $50 non-refundable fee.
Donations
We cannot do this without the support of Husker fans everywhere. The “Salute” weekend provides military members a unique opportunity to spend a dream weekend around something they love. Ourboard's goal is to provide this weekend for the military families at no cost to them except a nominal registration fee.
Will you please help us honor the service of fellow Nebraska fans by providing funds or by donating goods and services? Any donation level is appreciated and helps our efforts. Husker Salute is a non-profit organization that is staffed by all volunteers. All donations are tax-exempt through Husker Salute under the 501c3 tax code. Please contact us if you have any questions.
2013 SPONSORS
We are especially grateful to the following generous sponsors and donors:
OFFENSE ($5001 and above)
FuturesOne
Thanks-A-Bunch
Huskermax.com
Brown's Compounding Center
DEFENSIVE ($2500 - $5000)
SPECIAL TEAMS ($1000 - $2500)
Double Eagle Beverage
Plateau, Inc. (Owned by Chris and Kris Lakin)
Daws Trucking, Milford, NE
Midwest Medical Transport
Runza Inc
Wayne Kuska Family
Woodhouse Auto Family
Sons of the American Legion #252, Winside, NE
VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS
VFW, Post 2704, Ralston, NE
VFW Post 2634, Nebraska City, NE
OTHER NOTABLE SPONSORS:
Blur Parties, Lincoln, NE
Duteau Chevrolet Subaru, Lincoln, NE
The Quilt Mistress
Colby Ridge Popcorn & Gifts
3D's FreeZeez
Randy's Donuts, Lincoln, NE
Omalink, Lincoln, NE
Frito Lay Topeka, KS
Rambler Creek Flight, Normany Park, WA
Dickie's BarBQ, LIncoln, NE
Toppers Pizza, Lincoln, NE
Husker Headquarters
IGA Market Place, Lincoln, NE
North Texas Nebraskans
Chipotle Mexican Grill (13th & Q)
Washington Huskers Alumni Chapter
LaReen Halverson, Grand Island, NE
Egg & I Lincoln, NE
Ameritas Life Insurance
Red Mango, Lincoln, NE
Radio Shack, Van Dorn Plaza, Lincoln
UltimateHands.com
Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar
Winning Oportunity Sports
ARDISSONO Wealth Management, Issaquah, WA
Manatee Marine Enterprise, Poulsbo, WA
Husker Fans Salute theTroops Board of Directors
Gary McGirr, President
Dan McGlynn, Vice President
John Ward, Event Organizer
Kylie Ward, Secretary
Marc Julian, Treasurer
Kenlon Johannes, Media Relations
Jason Lamprecht, Fundraising Chairman
Our mission is to salute Nebraska Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines: active duty, national guard, reserve, retired and veterans, to say “Thank you for your service to our Nation” so they know the Husker Nation will never forget their sacrifice and dedication.
This is an unprecedented event in the history of military support to the Armed Forces. This weekend hosts troops and their families from all services, of all ranks, to come together and cheer on their team as they play Northwestern on October 18th 2014. This weekend is more than just a watch party, though. It is a chance for these servicemen and women to be treated like the heroes they are with an all access, private tour of Memorial Stadium and a brunch in their honor.
2014 marks the seventh year for this event. 2008 was held during the OU game and attended by about 70 troopers and their families. 2009 was held during the Virginia Tech game and was attended by over 90 troopers and their families. 2010 was held during the Washington game and attended by over 125 troopers and their families to include 25 wounded warriors from the Fort Riley Wounded Warrior program. This year we invite Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines – active, reserve, guard, retired and veterans and will again host 25 Wounded Warriors and their families from Fort Riley, KS. who are currently with the Fort Riley Wounded Warrior program.
Registration
Registration is limited to members of all branches of the United States Military, active or retired.
The "Salute" organization will provide: On Saturday a private tour in Memorial Stadium where transportation will be provided to and from Memorial Stadium. A watch party for when Nebraska takes on Purdue, complete with food and drinks. A free night stay at the Cornhusker Hotel. Sunday a brunch to honor our military men and women with guest speaker Jeff Makovicka. Door prizes will also be handed out on Saturday and Sunday. First time registrants will have to pay only a small $25 non-refundable fee to hold their reservation and repeat registrants will have to pay a $50 non-refundable fee.
Donations
We cannot do this without the support of Husker fans everywhere. The “Salute” weekend provides military members a unique opportunity to spend a dream weekend around something they love. Ourboard's goal is to provide this weekend for the military families at no cost to them except a nominal registration fee.
Will you please help us honor the service of fellow Nebraska fans by providing funds or by donating goods and services? Any donation level is appreciated and helps our efforts. Husker Salute is a non-profit organization that is staffed by all volunteers. All donations are tax-exempt through Husker Salute under the 501c3 tax code. Please contact us if you have any questions.
2013 SPONSORS
We are especially grateful to the following generous sponsors and donors:
OFFENSE ($5001 and above)
FuturesOne
Thanks-A-Bunch
Huskermax.com
Brown's Compounding Center
DEFENSIVE ($2500 - $5000)
SPECIAL TEAMS ($1000 - $2500)
Double Eagle Beverage
Plateau, Inc. (Owned by Chris and Kris Lakin)
Daws Trucking, Milford, NE
Midwest Medical Transport
Runza Inc
Wayne Kuska Family
Woodhouse Auto Family
Sons of the American Legion #252, Winside, NE
VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS
VFW, Post 2704, Ralston, NE
VFW Post 2634, Nebraska City, NE
OTHER NOTABLE SPONSORS:
Blur Parties, Lincoln, NE
Duteau Chevrolet Subaru, Lincoln, NE
The Quilt Mistress
Colby Ridge Popcorn & Gifts
3D's FreeZeez
Randy's Donuts, Lincoln, NE
Omalink, Lincoln, NE
Frito Lay Topeka, KS
Rambler Creek Flight, Normany Park, WA
Dickie's BarBQ, LIncoln, NE
Toppers Pizza, Lincoln, NE
Husker Headquarters
IGA Market Place, Lincoln, NE
North Texas Nebraskans
Chipotle Mexican Grill (13th & Q)
Washington Huskers Alumni Chapter
LaReen Halverson, Grand Island, NE
Egg & I Lincoln, NE
Ameritas Life Insurance
Red Mango, Lincoln, NE
Radio Shack, Van Dorn Plaza, Lincoln
UltimateHands.com
Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar
Winning Oportunity Sports
ARDISSONO Wealth Management, Issaquah, WA
Manatee Marine Enterprise, Poulsbo, WA
Husker Fans Salute theTroops Board of Directors
Gary McGirr, President
Dan McGlynn, Vice President
John Ward, Event Organizer
Kylie Ward, Secretary
Marc Julian, Treasurer
Kenlon Johannes, Media Relations
Jason Lamprecht, Fundraising Chairman
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