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"If the goal is to get the warriors out on the water to escape the enemy outpost in their mind, then ensuring that these guys/ladies are not being labeled, enabled, or disabled is essential. I believe keeping the events strictly about relaxation amongst their peers is an effective approach to open the minds of these warriors."
~ Mike Rial
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"I am grateful for HOW in helping our all of our troops and sailors heal emotionally as well as physically. Every day I am reminded of my own combat experiences and the trauma endured on the battle field.
The struggle for support of our young soldiers and sailors has been the longest and hardest fought battle. In the past we were dumped in civilian life without help or guidance.
HOW has helped me realize that we are of value to this nation and that working together we can continue to fight for our country.
BAMC (Brooke Army Medical Center) played a role in saving my life when medically discharged from the US Navy; but HOW played a major role in healing my pride and confidence." (excerpts)
~ Force Master Chief Cal Rennels, US Navy (retired)
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Heroes on the Water
101-C North Greenville Ave. #55
Allen, Texas 75002
info@heroesonthewater.org
214-295-4541
Heroes on the Water is a 501(c)(3) public charity that relies totally on contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.
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Heroes on the Water Names New Executive Director
Dallas, TX -- Heroes on the Water (HOW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Pikna as Executive Director, effective August 2013. "We are thrilled that Bob will be leading our organization into the future," said Jim Dolan, President and Founder. "Bob served as a HOW Director the past year and brings a wealth of business and organizational development skill and passion for our mission."
Most recent to the Executive Director role, Bob led Biz Svcs, a revenue performance and business coaching practice. Prior to Biz Svcs, Bob served in a variety of national and international sales, business development and marketing leadership positions with several public and private companies. He has served as board member for several not-for-profit organizations. Bob is an Army artillery veteran and holds a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Dallas and a Bachelors of Science degree in applied science and engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He lives in Plano, TX with wife, Christine and son, Spencer.
Bob developed a passion for HOW after being introduced to the kayak fishing program at an outing in 2012. "Dee Elliott, HOW board member and fellow academy graduate, first invited my son and me to a DFW outing about a year ago. Pardon the pun but I was hooked. Given the amount of combat stress imposed on veterans and couple it with an incredibly challenging business economy, it's easy to heed the call to give a hand. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our heroes and to do it through a very efficient and effective means of just going fishing."
Hilanne Myers will continue to contribute her time and energy with HOW as Project Director, having fulfilled the Executive Director role during a formative year.
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Your dollar goes further on September 19!
SAVE THE DATE:
On September 19, 2013, from 7 a.m. to midnight, Heroes on the Water is participating in Giving Day. On September 19, every donation $25+ made through www.DonorBridgeTX.org site will be multiplied. DonorBridge is an online resource that connects donors with nonprofit organizations like us.
On September 19:
- Please visit www.DonorBridgeTX.org anytime between 7 a.m. and midnight,
- Search for 'Heroes on the Water', and
- Click "Donate Now."
- You may direct your donation to support a specific chapter by entering the chapter name in the message field.
Your donation will go a long way in helping us carry out our mission:
Heroes on the Water helps wounded warriors relax, reintegrate, and rehabilitate through kayak fishing
and the outdoors.
Plus, gifts given that day will receive a portion of $1 million in bonus funds-making your dollar go further.
Today:
- Please forward this newsletter to your friends, family and co-workers and ask them to join us in helping our wounded warriors heal and have hope for the future.
- 'Like' us on Facebook and stay in touch with what's happening across the country
Our freedoms come at a big sacrifice. Together, we can help wounded warriors gain the freedom they fought to protect.
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