FISHING WITH THE VETS III
August
23, 2008 8:00AM
Volunteers
meet at the Public boat landing 7:30 AM
HWY 36
to South Wind Lake Rd.
See "Doc"
for parking permits at the "Lure U Inn"
He will
be in a Harley Golf Cart-Veterans Style
Courtesy
of Don Kordus, who rebuilt it for Vets Fish Day
2007
Pictures
& Story
MUSIC PLAYING ON THIS SITE
CRANK UP THE VOLUME
Windlake, Wisconsin
August 23, 2008
Tentative Date
WINDLAKE ROAD-SOUTH BOAT LAUNCH
Map
it
Come ready to provide a great day of fishing for some
Vets who deserve a day on the water.
The Vets will fish from 8:00AM until noon and will return
to the landing to have lunch.
Volunteers join us at “Lure U Inn” tavern for some Spirits after the event.
Donations can be made out to
WDVFD
(Wisconsin Disabled Veterans Fishing Day)
Send checks to Scott Fitzgerald
25011 Breezy point Road Wind Lake Wisconsin. 53185
Scotts Cell #262-488-0427
Volunteers to show up at 7:30
am
We are in need of many many Lawn Chairs...Bring
along what you have-Thanks
We need Volunteers to make this day a success
for the Hospitalized Vets
If your available on August 22nd at 5pm
We will meet at the boat launch area to put
up canopys and setup tables and grill-Banner etc.
Coffee/Breakfast EarlyBirds-Meet
Doc at the American Eagle Restaurant
Early Birds meet at
the American Eagle Restaurant at 6:30am for Breakfast/Coffee
Hwy 36 to Stop lights
at North Loomis Road-Strip Mall-Turn Left 1/2 mile
FOR MORE INFO EMAIL
Scott
Don
Doc
2007
Fishing with the Vets II
I would like to start by saying that the Volunteers that help support
the take a Vet Fishing Day are the best people in the world.
I am proud to be associated with a group of people that care so
much and give so much yet ask for nothing in return.
I know we can continue to have your support over the years and look
forward to next year’s event.
We had a beautiful day, sunny, warm and calm (Just like last year).
Over 50 Volunteers showed up to put on one hell of a day for the
Veterans.
10 Pontoon boats arrived at 7:30 AM to take the 30 some Vets out
for their day on the lake.
Like last year the majority of the Veterans wished just to ride
and they spent a couple hours cruising the waters of Wind Lake.
Three boats did fish and all had success to some level.
Although there were no “Wall Hangers” caught talking to the fishermen
showed it was a great catch never the less.
The chase boat turned out to be handy as we carried water, soda
and beer to all the boats.
Loading and un-loading the boats went off without a hitch and even
received some applause
when one Veteran was lifted and placed in the boat. One Captain
had his passengers in stitches telling jokes
the entire trip and after dropping them off at the shore, they already
requested his boat for next year.
Be careful “Old Fart” Ruth may get jealous.
After the ride on the boats we had a lunch second to none thanks
to all the food donated and the help in set-up the lunch was wonderful.
A big thanks go out to Lori, Jeanie and Billy for the great grill
work. The deserts were the last touch to an awesome Picnic.
Thanks to all of you who spent time talking to the Veterans They
enjoyed the company.
As always “Doc” came through big.
This day would never happen without the help of Don Kordus, Doc
Dentice, Phil Bosanko, Norm, Dean and Donna, Craig Pinkowski,Tony Fischer.
This was the core group of people who did all the set-up and up
front work that made me look so organized
(I’m not you know) A special thanks to our good Friends Nancy and
Rory for the Pictures.
If you haven’t seen them yet, take a look on the Website their amazing.
Thanks to the Bunker for the
Golf cart and tents they really helped out a lot. Thanks to Jodi/Kevin-Waterford
Pick and Save who always come through for us.
Thanks to the following Groups for Financial aid and or donations.
VFW Post 8343-The Bunker,
The Tavern, Joe Campbel and Machinery & Welders Corp. UAW Local
95, Denoon Saloon, Dick Plucker,
American Legion Post 18, V.O.A. , V.O.A/M.C. Mr. William Landers,
The Lure U Inn and Bunker patrons who
filled the boots the boots. I am sure I have missed someone sorry
for that but thanks to all of you.
Your support is not only appreciated but we could not have this
day with out it.
A huge thanks to Bill and Rick the roofer for their yards and driveway
to set-up and operate from you guys are the best.
Finally to all the people who took the time to help out. Again you
people are the best people in the world.
It is good to know that there are still people who will help out
with things like Take a Veteran Fishing,
These Veterans Live in a home where they don’t always get a day
such as this and I am proud to be part of a group that cares so much.
A VERY BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
Hope to see you all next year for Vets Fish III
Scotty
AUGUST 25, 2007
Pictures
SCOTT & DON
PHIL BRINGING THE BUSES IN
THANKS FOR THE COOKING AND ALL THE HELP
VOA/MC VOLUNTEERS
DOC PICKING UPA VET FROM THE BOAT LAUNCH
Phil Bosanko helping the Vets
CINDY & DOC GIVING DON & NICOLE A RIDE
DON REBUILT THIS HARLEY-VETS CART FOR DOC TO USE AT FISH DAY
Dick Plucker on the chase boat
THIS LADY HAD A FANTASTIC DAY
FATHER & SON AT FISH DAY
RAMONNNNN & DOC
DON & NICOLE HITCHING A RIDE WITH DOC
TAKING A BEER BREAK
SAYING GOODBY TO THE VETS
LITTLE MAN & A VERY SWEET YOUNG LADY
PHIL BOSANKO SETTING UP OLD GLORY AT LZ/ LURE U INN
VOLUNTEERS PARTY FOLLOWED THE VETS EVENT
THE KIDS HANDED OUT DOOR PRIZES...THANKS GUYS
Vets Fish Day
Coordinators & Founders
Region 4 UAW Veterans
Scott Fitzgerald/Don Kordus
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