One of the most rewarding trends in recent years is the overwhelming support of America's men and women in uniform. You can't pass through any airport in the nation without seeing service men and women being applauded, patted on the back, or simply sincerely thanked for their service to our nation. Locally, our friends at Whirlpool Corporation are hoping that anyone and everyone who shares in that goodwill feeling will join the company's efforts to salute their veterans of military service at Lake Michigan College.
Veterans, family, patriotic supporters and the general public alike from all across Michigan's Great Southwest are invited to join the Whirlpool Veteran's Association for their 2016 Southwestern Michigan Military Ball. It's an evening of fellowship and support for other veterans in need, as the fundraiser will dispatch all proceeds to the association's signature charity, Homes for Our Troops.
On Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 6pm til 10pm, the Mendel Center's Grand Upton Ballroom on the Napier Campus of Lake Michigan College will come alive with a stirring address from Retired US Army Colonel Greg Gadson followed by the association's Guest of Honor and Homes for Our Troops recipient, Joe Landgraf.
Door prizes will be given as well as an opportunity to bid on Silent Auction items including a front load laundry pair, a patriotic-painted KitchenAid stand mixer, Gladiator Garageworks products and many more.
Tickets for this grand event are just $50 per person and can be purchased on the Lake Michigan College website. The night features a cash bar, dinner, dancing, live music by HiFi2WiFi, and everyone is invited. Formal or military attire is encouraged for this first-class event and child care will be available for those in need at the Kidzone Day Care Center located right on the Napier Campus. (If you wish to partake of child care, please sign up with Kidzone prior to April 8th.)
Col. Greg Gadson applies the poignant lessons of pride, poise and team that he learned as a West Point football player to every aspect of his life. He credits those same lessons as the underlying principles that saved his life. Serving as a battalion commander in Iraq, he was severely wounded by a roadside bomb, resulting in the amputation of both legs above the knee and extensive damage to his right hand and arm. Committed to serving to the nation, Greg focused on recovery and continued his career as an Army officer, where he significantly impacted policy and implementation of wounded warrior care and management, in addition to serving as the commander for one of the most diverse and complex military installations in the Department of Defense.
Tickets are now on sale for the April 23rd event. Click the "Get Your Tickets" tab at the top of this website:
