Franklin County Veterans Memorial Newsletter

Issue: 4 Summer 2009

Veterans Memorial

Letter from the General Manager 
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The second quarter at Franklin County Veterans Memorial was made truly amazing by the Shamrock Family Reunion, our farewell to Vaud-Villites , a myriad of exciting public trade shows and many wonderful dance competitions and recitals.   We are excited to host the graduations of many students from high schools and colleges.  We appreciate being a part of their very special day. 
 
Our facility's improvements continue as we have just put a new face on the trim of our building.  The seventies red and orange entrances to our exhibition halls are now a fresh deep blue and our curbs and light fixtures are polished with a fresh new appeal.  We want our guests to feel comfortable in their surroundings while they create a new memory with Vets.
 
We are excited to announce the addition of a concert to the annual Christian Home Educators Convention.  An Evening with Michael Card highlights the Thursday night closing of the convention.  We have also just announced the return of Jamie Foxx, who will join us on August 14 - get your tickets soon, as this is always a sell out event.
 
Join is for the best spot in town to see the Red, White and Boom celebration which is shot right from our back parking lot on July 3rd.  It is an amazing view watching the fireworks right above you as WNCI orchestrates the narration and music to fit the show.  Also, concessions will be available to enhance your experience.  Add to your Independence Day celebration by attending the Sternwheelers Cat Show the following day.  It is an absolute treat for all cat lovers.
 
August is alive with the Buckeye Ferret Show, the Bead Street Show and of course, the Singing Buckeyes as they harmonize the evening away.  As usual, there is always something fun to do at Vets!  Thank you to all of our clients and partners who made Spring 2009 a fun and exciting time!   
 

John Loree, General Manager
Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Serving Our Veterans
 

Plaques in Memorial Room honoring fallen Franklin
County soldiers from World War II - Photo taken by Jenni Mattinson
 
We are known for our concerts, tradeshows and expos, but how many people know our true mission?  We were dedicated on Veterans Day in 1955 as a meeting place for our Franklin County veterans.  Each year we host more than 100 Franklin County veterans meetings, free of charge.  Some of the groups that meet here on a regular basis are Korean War Veterans, Vietnam Veterans, Sons of the Civil War, American Legion and the Veterans Hall of Fame. 
 
In this building, you will find plaques memorializing our fallen soldiers from Franklin County dating back to The War of 1812.  There is also a room, rightly named the Memorial Room, with the best view of the Columbus skyline, Scioto River and the Santa Maria.  This room holds some of the plaques dedicated to Franklin County's fallen soldiers.
 
Visitors are welcome to stop by during business hours or call ahead to visit after hours and/or weekends.  For individual and group tours, please call Michelle at (614) 221-4341.
Shaking Things Up
What Our Clients are Doing to Stay Fresh
 
Veterans Memorial is home to many annual tradeshows, conferences and expos.  These loyal clients come year after year bringing a wide range of products, services, expertise and more.  These show managers must find a way to keep their show fresh each year, to keep people interested and show value to the returning and new attendees.
 
For example, the Columbus International Festival has been located at Veterans Memorial for years and each year, their festival is a success.  In order to shake things up a bit, this year they will add ethnic culinary exhibits where attendees can watch and learn.  They will also be compiling recipes from their vendors and other reputable ethnic chefs in Columbus and these cookbooks will be for sale at the festival.
 
Another show that has come up with something new, is the Christian Home Educators of Ohio.  This year they have added a concert which will be open to the public.  Michael Card (pictured above) is a Christian singer who has made a name for himself over the years, and he will be performing on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30p.m.
 
These are just a couple of examples.  All of our clients are finding ways of keeping their events interesting.  To stay up-to-date, visit www.fcvm.com.
Parking Available
Red, White & BOOM! Parking  
Make sure to get the best seat in the house for Red, White & BOOM! at Veterans Memorial.  For additional information on frequently asked questions about parking during Red, White & BOOM!, please click here.  Or for more information on the activities during the day, visit www.redwhiteandboom.org.
 
In addition to special event parking, monthly parking is available at our convenient downtown location for a low rate of $50 per month for weekday parking.  Your monthly parking pass will allow you to park for free during select events.  
 
Please click here  for more information on our parking benefits and for a monthly parking application.  For more information on monthly parking or group rates, please call (614) 221-4341.
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
The Kenley Players in 1966 
 

 
 
 
 
 

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We Want to Know...
About Your Experience at Veterans Memorial  
We want to hear from you....Tell us a story about your experience at Veterans Memorial and it might appear in the next edition of our newsletter.
 
Email stories to Michelle Jones at michelle@fcvm.com with the subject heading "Experience".
 
Sincerely,
 

Michelle Jones
Franklin County Veterans Memorial
In This Issue
Veterans
Shaking Things Up
BOOM Parking
Memory Lane
ENTER TO WIN
We Want to Know
 
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Coming Events

 
Christian Home Educators of Ohio

An Evening with Michael Card

Red, White & BOOM!
 
Sternwheels Cat Fanciers Show
 
Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

Mid-West Regional Raas Garba and Folk Dance Competition
 
Stanton's Sheet Music
 
General Music Clinic
 
The Joy of Singing
 
John Jacobson Workshop

The Columbus Gun Show
 
Offinger's Handcrafted Marketplace

Jamie Foxx - Intuition Tour
 
Singing Buckeyes
 
BeadStreet USA Bead Show
 
Heart of Ohio Ferret Buckeye Bash
 
The Columbus Paper Show
 for additional event information
 
Administrative Staff
 
John Loree, General Manager
 
John Marshall, Sales Manager
 
Michelle Jones, Marketing Manager
 
Carol Amburgey, Administrative Assistant
 
Renee Hobler, Administrative Assistant 
 
Larry Cook, Housekeeping Superintendent
 
Paul Higgins, Parking Superintendent
 
Jim Brown, Stage Manager
 
George Filippone, Chief Engineer
 
Rex Buckingham, House Electrician 
 
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On this day in 1966...

 Jerry Van Dyke
and
Billy De Wolfe
were on our stage performing in The Kenley Players presentation of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
 
06/16/1966 
 
Jerry Van Dyke
 
Billy De Wolfe