Branson Missouri , the “Live Entertainment Capitol” and the home for thousands of military reunions has announced it will now be dedicating the third week of May each year to honor and acknowledge the women  who have and are serving in our armed services.

On November 8, 2004 , Branson Mayor Lou Schaefer declared the third week of May “Women Veteran Week” He was attending a luncheon honoring the women  who have so proudly served this country.  Also in attendance were women veterans representing the past 60 years, from World War II the present day Iraq War).  This yearly event will encourage women veterans to bring their reunions and families here to Branson and enjoy the numerous attractions Branson has to offer.  Pristine lakes, fishing, golfing, shopping, restaurants, over 100 live shows and our beautiful hotels with large and small hospitality rooms to offer the veterans for gathering.

For more information or to register, Barb Riggle, babsriggle@suddenlink.net. You may also visit our website at www.bransonwomenveterans.com to see all that is going on in Branson - where over 100,000 veterans visited last November 2005 during Veteran Homecoming Week and over 7 ˝ million visitors come to have fun each year!

NOTE: Please call to register now.  Seating for meal events will be limited. Go to www.bransonwomenveterans.com for Women Veterans Events.    

Rose Petal Ceremony Slated for November

The Branson Veterans Task Force is privileged to celebrate and honor women veterans during Veterans Homecoming Week, November 5th - 11th 2008.

We invite all women veterans and those that support them to attend the Rose Petal Ceremony to be held at College of the Ozarks with Air Force CMSgt Stephenie Cordoza as the guest speaker.

The Rose Petal Ceremony is a moving tribute acknowledging women from each branch of service who have served and a special way to honor the women who have given their lives for their country. At this two bell ceremony rose petals will be handed out to attending women veterans and guests. The public will then be invited to drop petals in the fountain for others who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation.

Directly following the ceremony, participants are invited to a luncheon, time and location TBD.

To register, please contact Barb Riggle, Treasurer/Women Veterans Committee.

 

She Believes... excerpts from interview by Linda Ward.

Sherrie Schnapp has served on the Branson Veterans Task Force Board of Directors for close to 6 years. As Chairman of the Education Committee, she has headed several school contests, as well as being the spearhead for the America - My Voice Counts! Quiz Bowl in which Jr. ROTC students from around the area participated. Sherrie is also a member of the WVC, Women Veterans Committee.

Her service story begins during the 1920's .... Sherrie ended up enlisting on her 21st birthday.

Medical Basic at Fort Sam Houston followed Basic, and then 1 1/2 years at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Denver, CO finished her training as a Clinical Specialist. Stints at Ft. Riley, KS Ft Leonard Wood, MO and Ft Lewis, WA were all part of Sherrie's experience.  Her overseas assignment Tripler Medical Center in Hawaii for three years. As Sherrie says "It was a tough assignment but someone had to do it." From her grin of delight, it was not to tough after all. To read Sherrie's entire story, visit us at www.bransonwomenveterans.com.

 

for more information please call:
417-337-8387
Branson Veterans Task Force
PO Box 128, Branson MO 65615
Fax: 417-334-7894

Email: bvtf1@suddenlinkmail.com