8th Annual Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) Hometown Heroes Bowling Tournament

Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 00:46 Written by Administrator Friday, 23 October 2009 06:15

 
 
 
 

November, 2009
 
 
SUBJ:  8th Annual Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) Hometown Heroes Bowling Tournament
 
This year’s bowling tournament will be held at Eastway Lanes on Buffalo Road on Sunday, February 28, 2010 
at 12:00 Noon.  Registration/Check-in will be from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
 
The focus of our tournament will benefit the Women Veterans fund (#1016) for the Erie VAMC.   With the 
increase of women participation in our military, the needs of the women Veterans are real.  Monies from the 
Women Veterans fund benefits our growing number of women Veterans.  Plans for these funds include women 
specific health fairs and education materials, baby gift baskets for our pregnant Veteran women, a “Celebration of 
our Women Veterans” event, programs and outreaches.  Please call Nadean Sitter at 814-860-2907 for more 
information about the Erie VAMC’s Women Veterans Program.  Enclosed is a patient wish list for you to review
and earmark your sponsorship (donation), if you wish to do so.  
    
We are again inviting you to become a sponsor in this worthwhile fundraiser.  If you would like to be recognized 
as a sponsor for this fundraising event, makes checks payable to Erie VAMC and mail to VAMC, 
Attention:  Voluntary Office, 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA   16504.  Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
 
   GOLD         $500.00                                          SILVER     $250.00                        BRONZE           $100.00
 
Anyway that you can assist, whether it is with a donation of money, a donation of an item for an auction, or by 
participating in the event will be greatly appreciated. 
 
Enclosed is an application for the event.  This is a fun-filled community event for our sponsors and friends of all 
ages.  Please mail all applications (if you wish to bowl in the tournament), along with the entry fee, to the 
UE 506 Sports Committee, 3923 Main Street, Erie, PA   16511.  
 
We thank you in advance for your consideration of this very important endeavor.  We also encourage you to 
share this letter with businesses and organizations in your local area.  Help us help our women veterans.  Please
 feel free to contact the Voluntary Office at the Erie VA Medical Center at (814) 860-2453.  
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
MATTHEW MCCRACKEN
Erie VA Medical Center, VAVS Representative
Chairman, United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America – Local 506 Sports Committee




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Enclosures
 
To assure your sponsorship, please respond to this letter by Friday, February 19, 2010.

 
THANK YOU TO 2009 SPONSORS AND DONORS!
 
American Legion Post 381, 
Cambridge Springs, PA
American Legion Post 571, 
Wesleyville, PA
AMVETS Post 50 Home Association, 
 Sugar Grove, PA
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, 
Sugar Grove, PA
U.E. Local 506, Erie, PA
U.E. Local 683, Erie, PA
VFW Post 6345, Mercer, PA
VFW Post 740, Edinboro, PA
Slovak National Club, Erie, PA
NABET-CWA Local 28, Erie, PA   
Vietnam Veterans of America, Erie, PA
Star Athletic Club, Erie, PA
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 75, 
Warren, PA
Attorney R. Christopher Brode, 
Meadville, PA
W. P. Jackway Post 6764 V.F.W., 
Westfield, NY
Supreme Cootiete Club of the U.S., 
Meadville, PA 
American Legion Post 135, Warren, PA
American Legion Post 494, Girard, PA
Central Labor Union & Industrial 
Union Council,  Erie, PA
Int'l Brotherhood of Boilermakers Iron Ship-builders of America Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Local Lodge 151, Erie, PA
VFW Post 4789, North East, PA
VFW Post 2006, Meadville, PA
IAFF Local 293, Erie, PA
Roger Zaczyk, Erie, PA
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary 
Unit 73, Erie, PA 
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Department of PA, 
Titusville, PA
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 73, 
Erie, PA 
Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America, 
Erie, PA 
American Legion Post 758, 
Sugar Grove, PA
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 494, 
Girard, PA
Employee Community Service Fund of GE, 
Erie, PA
U.E. Local 506 Sportsman Committee, 
Erie, PA
IAFF Local 293, Erie, PA
Roger Zaczyk, Erie, PA
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary 
Unit 73, Erie, PA 
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Department of PA, 
Titusville, PA
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 73, 
Erie, PA 
Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America, 
Erie, PA 
American Legion Post 758, 
Sugar Grove, PA
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 494, 
Girard, PA
Employee Community Service Fund of GE, 
Erie, PA
U.E. Local 506 Sportsman Committee, 
Erie, PA
Gene Palombi, Erie, PA
Leo Grzegorzewski
Erie Beer, Erie, PA
Belle Valley Floral, Erie, PA 
Lt. Archie W. Thompson Post 264, Corry, PA
Lawrence and Marsha Kisielewski, Erie, PA
Denny & Colleen McLaughlin, Erie, PA
David & Sue Perry, Harborcreek, PA