Operation Celebrate Freedom

Fire and Iron

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:56:37 +0000

Fire and Iron Firefighter’s MC is made up of Firefighter’s and other people associated with the Fire Service who love to ride and have a good time. Each member is either an Active Full-Time/Career, Paid-On-Call, or Volunteer member of the Fire Service community. In addition to Firefighter’s, we welcome Dispatcher’s, Inspector’s, and Mechanic’s, who work in direct support of the Fire Service. Member’s of the club not only share a passion for protecting the lives of the citizens of their communities, but also for the open road. The Club takes great pride in it’s efforts to support various charitable organizations as well as other clubs and rides.

Fire and Iron Firefighter’s MC is a Neutral Club, who claim no territory, and who ride in respect of all other clubs and expect the same in return. The Club has over 125 “Stations”, as our Chapter’s are known, throughout the United States and the Bahama’s. The Clubs membership logs 1000′s of miles each year criss-crossing the country in support of our other members and our other Stations.

If you are serious about being in the BEST DAMN FIREFIGHTER’S MOTORCYCLE CLUB in the Country, then contact your local Fire and Iron Station! If you are considering starting your own Station, please check out the website and contact the Regional Officer that covers your State with any questions.

Rick’s Kettle Corn

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:14:39 +0000

Operation celebrate freedom is proud to welcome Rick’s Kettle Corn. Rick’s Kettle Corn will be at the Armed Forces Day celebration at Wisconsin Harley Davidson in Oconomowoc, WI on May 19th. 2012.

Rick’s Kettle Corn has been in business for approximately one year. During this past year we have sold kettle corn regularly at four farmers markets, two street dances, two fall festivals and various events through out the summer and fall. Usually the corn is popped at the event, but when conditions do not permit we do pre-pop the corn. Customers boast we have the best ever kettle corn!

Wisconsin Harley Davidson

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:27:25 +0000

The dealership originated in 1917 in Watertown, Wisconsin and was relocated to Oconomowoc in 1995. Wisconsin Harley-Davidson built a new state of the art dealership in 2005 and is conveniently located at 1280 Blue Ribbon Drive (on the SW corner of I-94 and Hwy 67) in the Pabst Farms Commerce Center in Oconomowoc. The dealership offers over 36,000 square feet of Genuine Harley-Davidson® merchandise including: New & Used motorcycle sales, MotorClothes® Merchandise & Collectibles, Genuine Parts, Accessories and Factory Trained Service Technicians.

Oconomowoc is 35 miles west of Milwaukee and is nestled in the heart of Wisconsin’s “Lake Country” surrounded by crystal clear lakes and the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Founded in 1937, the city was named Oconomowoc (o-con-o-mo-wok), which refers to a term used by Potawatomi Indians that means “where the waters meet or river of lakes”. The city is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and old Victorian homes along shade filled streets. We hope you visit our “City of Lakes” and enjoy its old world charm, hospitable atmosphere and picturesque countryside. The dealership offers a park like setting where you can kick back and enjoy the great outdoors with picnic tables and music.

Fisher House Wisconsin

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:20:07 +0000

This Year’s FEATURED Program:

Every year Operation Celebrate Freedom chooses a cause to dedicate its major efforts to. In the past we were simply excited to help in any way possible. Since we have been successful beyond our expectations we are raising the bar this year.We have a great respect for all of the men and women and the families of those in the armed forces. We encourage all to show their respect and support the best way they can. Since our effort is one of a localized effort to secure funding for our brothers and sisters in southeastern Wisconsin, we have decided to help by donating 75% of all money raised to Fisher House Wisconsin.

Need for Fisher House Project

A Fisher House is a “home away from home” for military and veterans’ families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Currently, Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans from 23 different states are traveling to the Milwaukee VA medical center for treatment of their wounds and injuries. Veterans and their families living beyond 50-miles from the Milwaukee VA hospital are eligible to stay for free at the Fisher House if they need to overnight.

The Fisher House program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and ensures that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment.

Due to this need, the future Milwaukee home will be one of the largest built in the United States of America.

How We Will Measure Success

Success is measured by completion and subsequent occupancy rates. We currently have a near 100% occupancy rate at our 54 houses. The average house serves approximately 1,000 families per year.

Ratings

Fisher House Foundation is a well established not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are nationally recognized as a premier non-profit with a four star Charity Navigator rating and an A+ from the American Institute of Philanthropy; of the 41 military/veterans charities rated in the May 2011 report, only four received an A+.

Funding Summary

Proposed budget is $6,000,000, most of which is currently funded by the Fisher House Foundation although we request that the local community fund half the project cost.

Tru Creations LLC

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:59:45 +0000

First Bank

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About Us

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Our Mission:

This is a community event to salute and show appreciation to all who are serving or have served

in the United States Military and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made on behalf of our

Country. This event will be held on Armed Forces Day, May 15, 2010, at the Jefferson County

Fairgrounds in Jefferson, WI. The not-for-profit, independent committee exists to provide an

enjoyable day of celebration for all military personnel, veterans, families and friends, while

offering entertainment, food, beverages, and camaraderie. The event is also open to the public

who wish to attend and show appreciation to our service members.

Our Goals:

1. Provide an enjoyable family oriented celebration for all veterans, service men and family and

friends.

2. Welcome and honor the most recent returning military personnel.

3. Provide returning service personnel knowledge and resources through County Veterans

Service Officers and County Veterans organizations.

4. Raise funds through the business community, raffles, sales at the event, auctions, etc.

5. Donate any remaining funds to help the returning veterans