Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2019. To honor our veteran students and the many veterans in our community, the Student Veteran Association (SVA) is hosting several activities this week. Veterans Day is to honor the military service members who have served and were honorably discharged or retired from the military.
Saturday, November 9 is the Veterans Day Parade held in Downtown Texarkana. The parade starts at 11:00 am. The SVA will have a float honoring our veterans. If you missed the parade there are plenty of other events you can attend to show your support.
Monday, November 11 from 3pm–9pm Golden Corral will be honoring our veterans with a free meal. Volunteers are needed to help with seating and other tasks. If you are not available to volunteer, a donation bucket will be available with the proceeds going to our local Disabled Veterans Chapter.
Tuesday, November 12 is the Bake Sale from 10am–2pm in the lobby area of the UC building. All proceeds will go to the SVA to help support programs for student veterans. Help is needed for providing baked goods to be sold.
Wednesday, November 13 the SVA will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs along with providing yard games. Games will be from 10am -2pm and food will be served from 11:00 until gone. “Burgers, hotogs, drinks, and chips, for a bargin price of Free”, Mr. Hernandez said. “This is the SVA club’s way of thanking the campus for their support” VA’s Mobile Vet Center will be visiting the campus (adjacent to the BASS Building) during this event as well. The mobile center provides assistance and referral for veterans needed benefits and counseling if needed.
Thursday, November 14 is Movie Night from 7pm-11pm held in UC 217. Pizza and popcorn will be provided. The movie showing is Neighbors 2, a comedy about a couple trying to sell their house with a sorority next door. Help is needed for setup and clean up afterward.
Friday, November 15 is the Flag Ceremony Event from 10am-1pm at Eagle Hall. This event is to recognize student and community veterans. Cupcakes and punch will be provided. Guest speaker is Retired Col. Wiggins. Help will be needed for escorts, setups, and cleanup.
Show your support by helping, if you can, with any of these events this week. To find out more information about these events and how you can help contact Robert Hernandez at the Veteran Services Center located at 132 in the BASS building.