National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM) is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. May is characterized by six national observances highlighting the contributions of those who have served. MAY 1: LOYALTY DAY & SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY MAY 4 —10: PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK MAY 8: VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY AKA V-E DAY OR VE DAY MAY 9: MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY MAY 17: ARMED FORCES DAY MAY 26: MEMORIAL DAY WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR MILITARY & VETERANS ★ Display the American Flag at your home ★ Send a care package to a soldier ★ Encourage elected officials at all levels to recognize our military and veterans ★ See someone in uniform or know a veteran? Thank them for their service or surprise them with a coffee, dessert or drink ★ Donate to a veteran or military charity ★ Reach out to a veteran or military family in need PATRIOTIC BOWS Celebrate your patriotism by purchasing red, white & blue bows from the LAVA Auxiliary to decorate your mailboxes and golf carts. Call Lynne Abbott at 518- 729-0400 or Chris Graves at 863-514-5368 to purchase. 4TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Lake Ashton Veterans Association is sponsoring its fourth annual Armed Forces Day Golf Tournament on 17 MAY. The tournament is open to all Lake Ashton residents and their guests. Please come out in support of our veterans by playing or sponsoring a hole in remembrance of a veteran. Hole sponsorship is only $50. Cost to play is $50 for non-golf club members and $40 for members. The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin Board at the Pro Shop. You can sign up as a team or individual and we will pair you up. When signing up, please indicate the branch of service you will be representing as we have inter-service competition to see who wins the Commander in Chief Award. Each member of the winning service receives a Commanders coin. Your entry fee covers the cost of your round, a goody bag, and lunch. Mulligans and Raffle tickets will be sold at registration. Please come out to support this worthwhile event. See you there. OPERATION SHOW OUR COLORS The weekend of MAY 24 — 25 is “Operation Show Our Colors,” when residents are encouraged to line their property with U.S. Flags. In addition, the LA Veterans Association will line community entrances and the HFC and Clubhouse with flags. Let us all do our best to show our love of this country and our veterans. CEREMONY AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL Everyone is invited to gather at the Veterans Memorial by the Clubhouse at 9 AM ON MONDAY, MAY 26 for a remembrance ceremony facilitated by the Lake Ashton Veterans Association (LAVA).
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