2011-2012 MCUSBC Contribution to BVL – Bowlers Support Veterans
In the picture (From left to right) John Dulack the home's Wii bowling champion (they have weekly tournaments on the Wii ), Ray Vogel, Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association Assoc Mgr, Joseph Brandspiegel, CEO of the Menlo Park Veterans Home, Bob Hodges, Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association President, Joanne Ramsey, Monmouth County USBC Bowling Association 1st Vice-President
Edison, NJ – November 2, 2011
As part of a nationwide grant program, Veterans Day will be a little bit brighter at the Veterans Home at Menlo Park, where a check was accepted in the amount of $2,535.00 from the local members of the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL). Part of donations goes to the national BVL which also support the group “Re-Creation”, a song and dance group and which was there performing on the same day.
The Monmouth County USBC Bowlers collect donations at all their sponsored tournaments by asking each bowler to contribute only $1.00. “Our bowlers have been very generous in supporting our efforts to aid the veterans,” said Bob Hodges, President. The veterans were also given a banner with over one hundred signatures from the bowlers of Monmouth County who participated in the fund-raiser.
BVL is a national charity, which raises almost a million dollars annually to fund recreation and therapeutic programs and services for America’s veterans. Founded in 1942, the BVL is operated and supported by league bowlers throughout the United States.
The grant will be used to purchase much needed supplies and equipment for the facility. Currently, the center serves Central Jersey area veterans who will benefit from and enjoy the new equipment and programs. Joseph Brandspiegel, CEO of the Menlo Park Veterans Home, was thrilled to receive such a generous donation, and wishes the bowlers group to come back more often.
The Bowlers of America, through the BVL, recognize the tremendous sacrifice that our military veterans have made for our country. Our bowlers are committed to improving the life for veterans. This gift to the Menlo Park facility is just part of our on-going effort to boost the spirits of our veterans, and show them we care. In addition to the donations to the VA Hospitals, BVL dollars support veterans in the State Veterans Homes and at Vet Centers around the country.
For more information on the Bowlers to Veterans Link visit www.BowlforVeterans.org.
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