March
15

Donation Challenge for CAM

Posted In: City News by BroadcastBranson.com


March 16, 2011 … Supporters of the Branson and Forsyth food pantries operated by Christian Action Ministries (CAM) can increase the power of their financial donations from no through the end of April.  The extra value comes from a $1 million giveaway offered by the Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island, which is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service, and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood.

Founded in 1991 by Alan Shawn Feinstein, the foundation offers a million dollars each year to be shared proportionately amongst food organizations throughout the country in accordance to the dollars that each organization raises.  Individual shares can range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $35,000.

All local donations through the end of April will be tallied and reported to the Feinstein Foundation, and the Foundation will then issue a check to CAM on a proportional basis to the amounts reported by th other food relief organizations.  Last year 57 groups on the state of Missouri received donations from the 2010 challenge.

According to CAM executive director Pat Davis, “This is a perfect way to stretch your donation dollars, knowing that another organization is also going to contribute on the basis of your contributions.  Demand on CAM has been exceptionally heavy this winter and every little bit of support truly helps us to continue providing relief to the hungry in Taney County.  On average, we’ve been assisting over 800 families per month this winter.”

Anyone wishing to donate cash, food, or time, can call Pat Davis at 334-1157 or visit the CAM website at www.christianactionministries.org.

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March
15
logo Kim Connell
publicityandfundraising@bransonmops.org
Branson MOPS AM
417-334-6818
400 Sunshine
Branson, MO   65616

Branson MOPS AM (Mothers of Preschoolers) is holding their 3rd Annual Carnival and Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 9 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the First Baptist Church Life Center in Branson. There will be games, prizes, concessions, raffle, bounce houses, entertainment, vendors and more. You won’t want to miss your chance to register to win FREE tickets on Branson Air Express. Admission is free. Game tickets are 25 cents and raffle tickets are 1 dollar.
In addition, the Health Department, DARE Officer and Fire Safety House will all be in attendance and FREE child id kits will be available.
All proceeds from this event will go to benefit Branson MOPS AM, Laundry Love and River Rock Ministries. For more information or to find out how you can be a vendor visit www.bransonmops.org.

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March
15

Senate Declares March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”

Resolution Introduced by Senator Richard Burr

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Washington D.C – The U.S. Senate yesterday declared March 30th as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” agreeing unanimously to a resolution introduced by Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.),  Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

On March 30, 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam under the terms of the Treaty of Paris.  This March 30th, the Senate has encouraged Americans across the country to recognize Vietnam veterans for their sacrifice and demonstrate a warm welcome to these soldiers who returned from war to a politically divided country.

“I’m pleased that the Senate has agreed to set aside a day to give our Vietnam veterans a warm, long-overdue welcome home.  I strongly encourage communities throughout North Carolina and across the country to observe this day with activities and events that honor these veterans for their service.  It’s time they receive the recognition they have earned and deserve.  This day also provides our nation with an important teaching moment.  Never again should our men and women serving in the armed forces receive the same treatment as those returning from Vietnam,”  said Senator Richard Burr.

Senator Burr introduced the resolution for the second conservative year on February 16, 2011.

The United States became involved in Vietnam because policy-makers believed that if South Vietnam fell to a communist government, communism would spread throughout the rest of Asia.  The US Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961, and in 1965, ground combat troops were sent into Vietnam.  On March 30th, 1973, after many years of combat, all US troops withdrew.  More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives and more than 300,000 were wounded in Vietnam.

Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Thad Cochran (M-MS),  James Inhofe (R-OK), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) co-sponsored the legislation.  The resolution now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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