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Attention Central Coast Korean War Era Veterans (and their supporters):
If you have not already received word, we are sending a reminder that the 2nd Annual Central Coast Korean War Veteran Meetup will be taking place on Saturday, July 13th at 10:00 am.
The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is inviting those who served during the Korean War Era to gather together for coffee, pastries, camaraderie, and lunch on Saturday, July 13th, from 10am – 12:30 pm at the SLO Vets Hall.
This event is hosted by the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum with generous support from the American Legion Post 66, The Gary Sinise Foundation, Coastal Peaks Coffee, American Legion Auxiliary Post 432, and others.
Event Overview:
Central Coast Korean War Meetup, 2nd Annual
Saturday, July 13th, 2024
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
SLO VETS HALL
801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo
- 10:00 am – Coffee, pastries, conversation
- 11:30 am – Lunch and Guest Speaker
- Door Prize Raffle
- Appreciation Gift Bags
This is a FREE event for all who served during the Korean War Era.
Lunch will include sandwiches (Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef) with Potato Salad, Green Salad and fresh fruit.
*Coffee is sponsored by Coastal Peaks Coffee. Pastries from House of Bread. Lunch is sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, and prepared/served by the American Legion, Post 66.
Coffee and pastries will be served beginning at 10:00 am, followed by lunch at 11:30 am. Veterans attending are welcome to join a round table discussion, to connect and share stories of their service. The Veterans Museum welcomes veterans to bring a photo of them from service or a special memento to be photographed by volunteers at the event, as part of a special effort to build our local archives of Central Coast Korean War History.
Please RSVP by July 1st, or shortly after.
You can RSVP using our online reservation form, by clicking this link highlighted in blue and submitting the contact form: RSVP HERE.vv
You can also RSVP to attend the Korean War Meetup on July 13th by emailing our Museum’s contact for this special event: Sarah Twisselman at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.
For those who cannot attend, we plan to host this event annual, so stay tuned for the 2025 Korean War Meetup.
For all inquiries regarding this event, please contact the museum by email at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com or call the museum at (805) 543-1763.
Also, please spread the word that the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum in San Luis Obispo is ready and equipped to record your veteran story at the Museum or we can come to you. Our program, the Central Coast Veterans History Project, where we record the stories of all veterans in partnership with the US Library of Congress, has been active since 2002.
We have recorded numerous Korean War Era Veteran stories to date, along with hundreds of stories from all eras, and we would like to add your story to a national archives managed by the US Library of Congress. The original recording stays in our local Museum archive, while one copy goes to the LOC and one copy of the DVD goes to the Veteran. To learn more or schedule your Veterans History interview, contact our museum at (805) 543-1763.
Our Museum’s mission is to HONOR AND REMEMBER OUR VETERANS. With your support, and the support of our members, sponsors and veterans, we are able to continue preserving the history, artifacts and stories of Central Coast Veterans, educating the public on their service and sacrifice, and creating a community for our veterans to feel honored and appreciated.
Volunteers are still needed to support this special event hosting and honoring our Korean War Veterans. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering either for setup, breakdown or to help serve lunch to our veterans, please email the museum at ccvmm.programs@gmail.com.
If you need to contact me directly, please call me at the museum on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at (805) 543-1763.
Sincerely,
Bart Topham
President/Director
Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
(805) 543-1763 |
