Veterans Council
You ask: What is a Veterans Council? The purpose of the Veterans Council is to speak as a unified voice when presenting concerns regarding the general welfare of veterans of this county and nation, and to promote and encourage all forms of Patriotic Activity and Community Observance.
The Columbus County Veterans Council has been formed and meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Veterans Building located at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. Representatives from the Veterans Organizations are encouraged to attend these meetings.
Local veteran organizations include:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8073
American Legions Post 137, 204, 233, 507
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 35
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 962
Military Vet Riders Association
Veterans Memorial Park of America
McMullen House for Heroes
Marine Corps League (Provisional Chapter)
National Association of Medics and Corpsmen
The Columbus County Veterans Council is working hand in hand with these organizations and Veterans Services to provide information to veterans on benefits, upcoming events, and address the needs of our veterans. By working together we can make things better for our veterans and their families. We can advocate on behalf of all veterans and foster camaraderie among them.
News from the Veterans Memorial Park of America
How many of you have driven up into the Veterans Memorial Park of America? It is amazing the work that is going on there, as well as what has been completed.
Veterans Memorial Park of America is moving forward to raising funds to build the Veterans Community Outreach Center. The 250 Club in under way to raise the funds. With 3,000 people committing to donate a minimum of $250 each by Nov. 11, will have funds to engineer and build the Veterans Community Outreach Center. Engraved brick orders are still being placed and the Field of Flag/Field of Honor is still available for upcoming patriotic holidays.
Veterans Memorial Park of America will be participating in these upcoming events:
Saturday, Aug. 5 – The Freedom isn’t Free Run starts at the park. Registration is at 9 a.m. Motorcycles and vehicles welcome.
Sept. 2 – Movie Night at the Park
Sept. 9 – Honey Festival in Whiteville, Columbus County Public Safety Exp[o, and Tabor city cruise In for Heroes.
Sept. 23 – Brunswick Stew Festival.
Oct. 10-15 – Columbus County Agricultural Fair. The wall of Honor will be on display.
Oct. 28 – N.C. Yam Festival in Tabor City.
Nov. 4 – Pecan Harvest Festival.
Nov. 11—Veterans Day celebrations, including the VMPA Dinner/Dance Fundraiser.
For more information on the Veterans Memorial Park of America checkout our Facebook page or our website,
www.veteransparkofamerica.com.
