ORANGE SLICES
By Laurie Paolicelli
America is the land of opportunity and a beacon of hope and freedom because our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen have fought valiantly to defeat tyranny and terror, and to protect the liberties we hold most dear.
Memorial Day 2020 occurs on Monday, May 25. Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
2020 Orange County Veterans Memorial Observation
Orange County and many event organizers have canceled their annual Memorial Day ceremonies due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but members of the Orange County Veterans Memorial committee will show respect to fallen service members during a “committee-member-only” ceremony to be posted as a Facebook Live event.
For more information, see: www.OCVeteransMemorial.com
Schedule of Events
Monday, May 25, 2020
11:00 am
Orange County Veterans Memorial Site
Near Seymour Center in Chapel Hill
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Welcome
David Chandler, U.S. Air Force, Persian Gulf
Invocation
Barbara M. Foushee, Carrboro Town Council member
Pledge of Allegiance
Remarks/Presentation
Fred Black, Colonel, US Army (Retired); Vietnam
Status of Veterans Memorial Phase 2
Bruce Runberg, Co-Chairman, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired); Vietnam
Taps
Lee Heavlin, Master Chief Petty Officer, US Navy (Retired); Vietnam, Korea Defense
Close
Food Distribution Event for Veterans, Wednesday, May 13
Orange County Department of Social Services, in conjunction with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and the Gary Sinise Foundation, will be holding a food distribution for veterans and active duty military & spouses residing in Orange County and surrounding counties. The event will allow residents to pick up their food while remaining in their vehicles via drive-thru service as staff members will be putting boxes directly into their trunks. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 13th at Cedar Ridge High School and begin at 11:30 am. Residents will be required to present one of the following as proof of current or previous military service: DOD ID, VA Healthcare ID, NC ID/ Driver’s License, or DD214.
Ivan Sarabia, Veteran Services Officer for Orange County
“What makes this food distribution special is that it’s being put together to help our Veterans specifically. It was a grassroots process that came together by connecting with different organizations that share the mission in serving our fellow Veterans. There’s nothing better than Veterans helping Veterans and this is why we do it,” said Ivan Sarabia, Veteran Services Officer for Orange County.
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It was wonderful to see the 15,500 square feet American Legion facility on West 54 in Chapel Hill. This facility is located on 128 acres of land in Orange County and was designed by architect, Richard Gurlitz.
Windows surround the the American Legion Post 6 club, beautifully situated on 128 acres of farmland surrounded by lush greenery, a pond, gazebo, outdoor deck.
Interior of the New American Legion Post 6 Club on West 54 in Chapel Hill
It is the third home for Post 6, which started in 1919. The Legion’s first home was a small log cabin with basement, built on West Rosemary Street in 1931. In 1957, its members moved to 1714 Legion Rd, Chapel Hill.
Bruce Ruberg & Bill Munsee, at the entrance of American Legion Post 6 Club
Directing the daily operations is Bill Munsee, post commander, pictured above (right) with the Design and Construction committee chair, Bruce Ruberg (left). Says Munsee: “Our new facility encompasses a colonial style clubhouse, surrounded by natural beauty and landscapes with outdoor function space for RV travelers and plenty of scenic beauty for events of all themes and styles.”
The new American Legion club will hold a grand opening later in the year when it’s safe to gather again. In the meantime, memberships are soaring and calls are coming in to hold future wedding space in the master ballroom which holds 220 people. For more information call, Jo Ellen Munsee, 919-619-0630.
American Legion Club
The new American Legion Club, 3700 NC 54 West, Chapel Hill:
- 15,500 interior square footage
- 128 acres
- $40 a year Auxiliary memberships
- Bill Munsee, on site Director
- Booking weddings into 2021
- Up to 220 in ballroom
- 140 paved parking spaces
Did you know? The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.
Laurie Paolicelli is the Executive Director of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.
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