Beyond the yellow ribbon
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Monthly News 
  

 

 

 

July 2013

Vol. V, No. 10

In This Issue
Growing BTYR
Newest YR City
Twins Recognition
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Events
         

C Co. 2-211 GSAB

30-Day

July 20, 2013

Metro Area

Reintegration event.

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Minnesota National Guard Youth & Teen Camp

July 28 to Aug. 3, 2013

Aug. 4 to 10, 2013

Camp Ripley

Click here to learn more.
        

Camp Gratitude

Aug. 16 to 23, 2013

Veterans Camp Ground

on Big Marine Lake

Click here to learn more.
  30-Day Reintegration Event        

147th Financial Detachment 30-Day

Aug. 17, 2013

Metro Area

Reintegration event.

         

C Co. 2-211 GSAB

60-Day

Aug. 17, 2013

Metro Area

Reintegration event.

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114th Transportation Company FPA

Sept. 14, 2013

Chisholm

Family Preparation Academy.

         

147th Financial Detachment 60-Day

Sept. 15, 2013

Metro Area

Reintegration event.

         

Camp Ripley Golf Tournament

Sept. 23, 2013

Eagles Landing,

Camp Ripley

Tournament open to active duty, retired, Guard and Reserve Servicemembers.

 

Click here for more.

BTYR Program grows in the community
By: Staff Sgt.
Anthony Housey
Camp Ripley Public Affairs
  

A recent ceremony for the Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Program united area communities creating a comprehensive network connecting and coordinating resources such as employment, healthcare and community involvement for the purpose of proactively supporting Servicemembers and military families. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley on June 19.

 

"With more than 200 networks across Minnesota, the program provides invaluable service to our job-seeking veterans and their participation in our communities," said Brig. Gen. Neal Loidolt, director of the Joint Staff of the Minnesota National Guard.

 

Since 2008, Minnesota's Beyond The Yellow Ribbon program has supported thousands of Minnesotans who served or were affected during various deployments. Representatives of Crow Wing County, Morrison County, the City of Buffalo, the City of Monticello, Hiway Federal Credit Union and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources were recognized by Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner-Solon and presented with formal proclamations.

 

On behalf of the more than 26,000 local area veterans, Col. Scott St. Sauver, Camp Ripley commander, expressed his appreciation for the

Yellow Ribbon programs and how they benefit not only communities, but also the thousands of Servicemembers who train on Camp Ripley every day.

 

On June 10, Maple Grove was officially proclaimed a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon City during a celebration ceremony featuring the local band Rocket Club!

 

This one-of-a-kind proclamation ceremony took place at the Maple Grove Town Green on a perfect summer night. Rocket Club kicked off the event with a few songs before Brig. Gen. William J. Lieder, director of the Joint Staff for Joint Force Headquarters, Minnesota National Guard, began the formal proclamation ceremony.

 

Also in attendance were Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Annette Kuyper, director of military outreach for the Department of Military Affairs and Maple Grove Mayor Mark Steffenson.

 

Congratulations and thank you for your support of Servicemembers and military families!

 

Find photos of the event on

 Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's Picasa page, and be sure to check Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's Facebook page for Channel 12's story on the proclamation ceremony when it publishes!

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Tune in on July 21 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. to here this month's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon segment, featuring representatives from Minnesota's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program.

 

Not in range of 1130AM? listen to the show on one of the program's many affiliates by clicking here.

Make A Difference 
Twins recognition of YR volunteers continues!
 
Throughout the Minnesota Twins 2013 season, the Twins are recognizing Yellow Ribbon Networks that go above and beyond in their support of Servicemembers and their families.
 
The following networks were honored during their own special ceremonies at Target Field:
 
- Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Rosemount, June 19
 
- Hiawatha Valley Family-Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, July 1

See photos of all recognition ceremonies on

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's Picasa page.

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