Salute to the Vets
2013 Salute to the Veterans
The Havelock Chamber of Commerce wants to thank it's membership as well as the community for all of th
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| Lance Corporal Charlie Collins, youngest veteran, is pictured with the veterans of World War II. Mel Wetzel, center, is the oldest veteran. |
e support for the 2013 Salute to Veterans event. It was a fantastic night for all those who attended. Thanks to the Havelock Tourist and Event Center Staff, Jim Beasley and his group of volunteers for hanging the murals and flags, Tom & Susan Braaten for an amazing Master of Ceremonies Performance. We know Susan helped with the research! Thanks to all the volunteers from the chamber and the community (Cherry Point Young Marines) for their help to get everyone seated. Thanks to Thee Catering Company for the wonderful meal. But most of all, we want to thank our sponsors who made the night a success.
Baldree's Tire (Sponsor & Silent Auction Item), BB&T, Brenda Wilson/Keller Williams Realty, CarolinaEast Health System (2 Tables), Carteret Craven Electric Foundation, Cheap Charlies (Sponsor & Silent Auction Item), Cieszko Construction, City of Havelock, Commissioner Danny Walsh, Commissioner George Liner, Craven Community College, Craven Pathology, Daniel A. Henris (Sponsor & Silent Auction Item), Disabled American Veterans (2 tables), David Williams, Don & Madge Beaver, Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation, Federal Manager's Association, First Carolina Realtors, Fisher Fuel Markets, George & Kat Cook, Havelock/Cherry Point Rotary Club, Havelock MAC, Havelock News, Jackson Companies, Jackson Hewitt, Jim Beasley, Marine Federal Credit Union, NATCA, Piney Grove AME Zion Church, Randy Ramsey, Rice's Rentaland, The Retired Enlisted Association, Tom Braaten (2 tables), VFW (2 Tables) and Ward & Smith. Additionally, TAGG/Whiteman's Engraving, Havelock Pool & Spa, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Doubletree by Hilton/New Bern Riverfront, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn New Bern, McDowell's Flooring, Rose Bros., Wells Wayside Furniture, Bowden Carr Lazy Boy Gallery provided silent auction items.
2012 Salute to the Veterans
Havelock Chamber of Commerce hosted the Salute to the Vets, Tuesday, May 8th at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. The pictures below show how successful this event was. Thanks to all our sponsors: Baldree's Tire and Service, Rice's Rentaland, Compass Landing Apartment Homes, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Boone's Truck Center, Bank Eye Care, CarolinaEast Health System, Cheap Charlie's, Cherry Point Chiropractic and Rehabilitation,The Retired Enlisted Association - Cherry Point Chapter #92, Cieszko Construction, Craven Community College, First Carolina Realtors, Havelock Fuel Markets, Tim Newton Auto Sales, Inc, George and Kat Cook, George Liner, Havelock Cherry Point Rotary Club, Havelock News, Jackson Companies, Jackson Hewitt, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26, Marine Federal Credit Union, Piedmont Natural Gas, Trent Cadillac Buick GMC, Omni Financial, Neuse River Association of Realtors, City of Havelock Board of Commissioners, Federal Managers Association, Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation, R2 Home Repair, TESI, BB&T, and VFW Post 7315. Also thanks to McDowell Flooring, Daniel Henris, Walmart, Beth Ellen Designs, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Springhill Suites - Marriott, Hilton New Bern / Riverfront, A Visual Home Inspection, Furniture Distributors, Mary Kay Cosmetics - Debbie Fisher, Whiteman's Engraving, Cheap Charlie's, and Rose Brothers Furniture for the items for the silent auction.













