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News - Wreaths Across America, 24 August 2010


WACO, Texas – The following letter from the National Commander was sent to Wing Commander Col. Joe R. Smith, CAP


WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 2010

Dear Col Smith

Our Veterans Appreciation Month “Thanks a Million” campaign was an overwhelming success, with nearly 100 percent squadron participation in this Wreaths Across America project. Thank you for helping to ensure America’s veterans were honored nationwide through this initiative.

We are now ready for the next phase of our yearlong Wreaths Across America activities, which is one of the most important parts of the program, the selling and placing of wreaths in our nation’s cemeteries. It is your opportunity to again honor veterans in your community and, in the process, help raise funds for your squadron. Whether you are an experienced Wreaths Across America participant or a squadron new to this project, you will welcome the Quick Start Pamphlet (Located at capmembers.com/waa) designed to make this project extremely easy to implement. Included are an overview of the program, answers to frequently asked questions, a sample location ceremony, a copy of the various forms you will need and a checklist to help keep you on track.

Our goal this year is 100 percent participation in Wreaths Across America, and thanks to this Quick Start Pamphlet, that goal should be easily attainable for everyone. I wish each of you all the best in promoting this program, not only on behalf of our nation’s veterans but also as a way to benefit your squadron’s other priorities.

Best Regards,


Maj Gen Amy S. Courter
CAP National Commander


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