Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Northfield BTYR Awards Volunteer Award to Dana Graham

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On July 11, 2017, Virginia Kaczmarek, Chair of the Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network, presented the first annual Volunteer Award to Dana Graham.  This traveling award, designated by BTYR steering committee members, is presented to an outstanding volunteer, donor, or supporting organization of the Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.

Northfield became an official Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community on November 11, 2015. Northfield’s former Mayor, Dana Graham, was instrumental in start-up and support of becoming an official Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community. Today, Dana’s leadership as a committee member and support of Northfield’s Veterans is recognized.

The BTYR network creates awareness for the purpose of connecting veterans and service members and their families with community support and resources.

         

Northfield is officially a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community

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Northfield is officially a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community (Proclamation November 11, 2015)

Here is a live broadcast of the ceremony.  Learn more about what it means to our local military, veterans and their families, now that we are a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community.
How do you make a donation to the Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, in support of our local military, veterans and their families?
  • Online donation:  Where it says “Do you want your donation to be affiliated with a specific Campaign?”, select “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign”
  • Send a check or money order to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, c/o YMCA*, 1501 Honeylocust Drive, Northfield, MN 55057

*The Northfield Area Family YMCA is the fiduciary holder for the Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network.  All donations are restricted strictly for the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign.

Ensure a Wreath is put on all Veteran Graves at Fort Snelling

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Yes, we have Veterans Day in the fall, and Memorial Day in the spring. But our service men and women sacrifice their time and safety every single day of the year, to preserve our freedoms.

At many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving, or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. We honor our veterans every day. And we think there is no better time to express our appreciation, than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We hope you will join us at any of our 700+ participating locations, to show our veterans and their families – that we will not forget. We will never forget.

To make a $15 wreath donation for a Fort Snelling Wreath, click here.  For every 2 wreaths sponsored, DART will donate a third.

Honor our fallen veterans and let’s fill Fort Snelling with wreaths.

Northfield Proclamation Celebration Invitations In the Mail

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Invitations for the Northfield Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Proclamation Celebration go in the mail Tuesday, October 27, 2015. If you would like to receive an invite – email Virginia Kaczmarek (virginia@ northfieldymca.org) and we’ll get one in the mail for you! Everyone is welcomed – we encourage all military personnel, veterans and their families to join us – Nov 11th 7pm Middle School.IMG_1650

Military Appreciation Night at the MN Wild: Nov 10th

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Military Appreciation Night at the MN Wild is just around the corner. This event takes place on November 10th at 7pm, where the Wild will be taking on Winnipeg.

Tickets are first come first serve starting with Lower Level Corners for $55. The Wild will honor military during the intermissions and throughout the entire game. This game sells out fast every year. To access the offer at the link below. You will need a .mil or .gov etc. email. If you do not have an government email, call Lindsay below to get the DD214, VA Card, etc. for the tickets.

As an added perk, the first 50 people that purchase tickets will be entered into a drawing to sit on the bench during warm-ups or ride the Zamboni.

For more information on tickets, click here.