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- Sending support packages, phone cards, and letters to deployed troops.
- Providing support to service men and women re-entering our community after completing military service.
- Supporting troops who have been hospitalized.
- Providing a support group for families of service men and women who live in our community.
The group currently has more than 250 members including family members, friends and neighbors of service men and women, veterans of former conflicts, and members of the community who are looking for a way to support our troops. We work closely with the Marine Corps League, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the American Legion.
Our principal challenge is to indentify men and women from our county who are currently serving in the military. If you know anyone in the military and would like him or her to receive support from the group you may download and print the Military & Family Member Information Form, complete and submit the form as indicated, or please contact Terry Robinson, friends@fncm.org, (530)265-8310.
If you are interested in joining "Friends" or finding our more about us, come to one of our meetings. We meet the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6:30 PM at the Grass Valley Veterans Hall, 255 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, or contact Fred Buhler, friends@fncm.org, (530)265-4878.
| Question: | How long has the group been active? |
| Answer: | We are a new group formed in October 2004. |
| Question: | Can anyone join the group? |
| Answer: | Yes, The only qualification for joining is an interest in supporting our service men and women. |
| Question: | How much does it cost to join? |
| Answer: | There are no dues or other fees to join the group. |
| Question: | How are the activities of the group funded? |
| Answer: | We are funded by donations from the community. |
| Question: | How can I help? |
| Answer: | Running a group like this requires a variety of skills. We need people who are interested in writing letters or packing boxes. We need people who are interested in helping to organize and run the group. We need people who are interested in helping to publicize the activities of the group within our community by writing articles or speaking to service organizations or church groups. Some members are able to devote a substantial amount of time to the group, while others are limited as to how much time they can offer. All levels of participation are welcome and appreciated. |
| Question: | My son is in Iraq. I don't have time to join the group. Can he recieve packages without my joining? |
| Answer: | Of course he can. All you need to do is provide us with his name and mailing address, and he will receive packages from usl. You don't need to be a member of the group. Should you choose to join later, you would be welcome. |
| Question: | I am reluctant to give either my address or my son's address to you. How will you use this information? |
| Answer: | We share your concern about privacy and security of this information. Membership information is controlled by one person within our group and is not shared with any other organization. |
| Question: | Does your group support the war in Iraq? |
| Answer: | Our group neither supports nor opposes the war. Our purpose is to support our troops and their families. Partisan views are left at the door. |
To print a hard copy of the Form, you must have the software, Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat, installed in your computer . If you do not have either installed, you may download and install Acrobat Reader from a website free of charge. Please make the appropriate choice from the list below:
1. Click here to download and install Acrobat Reader.
2. Click here to print the Military & Family Member Information Form if you have Acrobat Reader or Acrobat installed on your computer.
| friends@fncm.org | |
| Mailing Address | Friends of Nevada County Military |
| P.O. Box 2262 | |
| Nevada City, CA 95959 |
To learn more about the group, contact organizer Fred Buhler at 265-4878. From The Union, April 8, 2005
| President | Fred Buhler |
| Secretary | Louise Bock |
| Treasurer | Milt Schmidt |
| Additional Members of the Board : | |
| Terry Robinson | |
| Mary Tendall | |
| Sue Horne | |
| Ed Rossovich | |
| Bob Chapman | |
| Pete Bradt | |
| Webmaster | Milt Schmidt |
| E-mail all members at: | friends@fncm.org |
