In the next couple of months, the members on our committee will be holding two of their most anticipated events of the year so get out and support your Sports Committee.

The first event on the calendar is our annual Volleyball "Turkey Tournament" slated for November 18, 2007 at the Iroquois High School Gym. The competition begins at 9am sharp, with team captains meeting at 8:15am. See your Chief Steward for applications.

　　　　　　　 The 2^nd significant event involves baskets full of fine refreshments. I am talking about the Basket of Cheer. We will be giving away at least 6 baskets stocked full of your favorite holiday beverages. Buy you tickets early so you have a chance of winning at the end of the first shift membership meeting on December 20, 2007

5^th ANNUAL HOMETOWN HEROES BOWLING TOURNAMENT

EASTWAY LANES

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007

12:00 Noon

Click here for Registration Form

Our plan is to use this event as a fundraiser for the Erie VAMC Veteran funding needs.

The focus of our tournament will be to benefit the nursing home care units.  We would like to provide a more home-like environment for the veteran patients in these units, specifically in an effort to be more accommodating to the younger generation of soldiers returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.    Funds received for this cause would be deposited in our Library Fund to purchase computers, printers and internet access, as well as, other forms of electronic entertainment, such as video games and consoles.

The bowling tournaments over the past four years raised enough funds to upgrade the Library’s Closed Circuit Television System for the resident patients at the Erie VAMC, provided the ability to enhance the recreation programs for the veteran patients (inpatient and outpatient) at the Erie VAMC, purchased a new van for the Volunteer Transportation Network Program and also assisted the VA Homeless Veteran Program to purchase much needed comfort items for our homeless veterans.