Many good laughs are sure to be had at the Veterans HEAT Factory Fundraiser, set for 7 p.m. Saturday, January 30, at the VFW Post 10209, 14376 Edward Noll Drive, Spring Hill.
Opening with a spirited performance by Elliott Smith and his comedy magic, the show's main attraction will be "The Comedy Time-Tunnel" presented by Tony Belmont, founder of the National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum and veteran Broadway show promoter.
Raising money for non-profit organizations can be challenging in the best of times. However, during this pandemic, when the need is so great in so many areas and resources are more limited, these organizations have to be creative and flexible.
During the Saturday morning Shabbat Service on November 14, 2020, Temple Beth David in Spring Hill, honored the Jewish War Veterans with a gathering of temple members and guests outside in front of the temple building. Invited guests Commander Larry Jasper from JWV Post 373 in Tampa, his wife Georgi and Bruce and Phyllis Shur were present. Commander Jasper noted that the JWV is the oldest organization in our country and he emphasized the important role Jews have held in every war.
WWII Veteran Nick Morana (US Army 1944 - 80) gave the keynote speech at the Veterans Celebration in Brooksville on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Beginning with a lighthearted acknowledgement of his family members in attendance, Morana gave the following short, but eloquent speech of gratitude to his fellow veterans:
Mary Peter the founder of K9 Partners for Patriots received the "Patriot Award for Service to Veterans" given by FOX Business Network. In an interview with Dana Perino, Fox News commentator and Former White House Press Secretary, Peter said, “I think watching lives change, Dana, when people come in and you know that you're probably their last hope-- medications didn't work, alcohol didn't work, drugs didn't work and when they come here, they're not sure this is going to work either but they're giving it one more shot.”
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, VFW Post 10209 held a ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans. There was also a special groundbreaking for two memorials dedicated to chaplains who have lost their lives in service to their country.
On Friday, August 21, 2020, Veterans HEAT Factory (VHF) received a donation of $5,400 from 100 + Women Who Care, a local philanthropic organization. The check presentation was held at the organization’s headquarters which is housed in warehouse space at Joni Industries.
For the women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209, their motto is not just a nice-sounding phrase. Their members actively promote the principle of supporting veterans and their families.
At the July 14, 2020 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, Brent Lowman of the Lowman Law Firm presented the board with a plan to erect a monument to honor Hernando County Veterans who perished in the war against terror during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Commissioners approved the plan unanimously.
