On June 25th, 2021 we invited 26 (Twenty-Six) Servicemen and Women from the Heartland area and 19 (Nineteen) fishing guides to join us for a "Meet and Greet" followed with a Fishing Trip and / or Golf Outing on Saturday June 26th.
All but one of our Volunteer Guides, and Four of our Servicemen and Servicewomen attended our Friday night Meet & Greet.
On Saturday, all but two, Servicemen showed for our Outdoor Fishing and Golfing Event. We had 19 Guides and 24 Servicemen and women with their (plus one) participate in a fun day of golfing, floating on the boat, and yes, some even caught a few fish. Great conversation, story telling, and laughs were had by all.
Attending Servicemen & Women: Eldon Adams, Jan Badura, Fred Daake, Rianna & Scott Dickmeyer, Mitch Dzingle, Ron Eurek, Larry Glazier, Rod Griess, Robert (Bob) Harrold, Charles Hoffman, Kevin Hurt, Dan Jarzynka, Cheri Kowalski, Gary Lanka, Chris Layher, John Sr. Michalek, Mike Moeller, Earl Norseen, Rich Peters, Larry Shotkoski, Elizabeth Shotkoski-Jurgens, B.J. Skibinksi, and Bob Siebke.
with the following GUIDES:
Ryan Anderson, Tim Bartz, Randy Engle, Justin Gladson, Trent Fischer, Ron Garver, Tim Hoffman, Klinger, Erik Kuszak, Gary Myers, Cameron Piester, Larry Placzek, Scott Placzek, Mike Schaub, Steve Staab, Todd Sweley, Mick Tourney, Jon Treffer, LJ Treffer.
Our 2021 Sponsors: #1 Lawn Care, Akala, Arcadia Sons of American Legion Squadron #251, ATS, Cash Wa, Central Sandhills Chapter American Legion Riders, Cin Trese Boutique & Jewelry, Gary Myers & Family, Mid West Bait Pros, Scientific Crop Agronomy, Top Gun Agronomy, Trade Winds Marina, Cook & Beals, Loop Agency, Trotters Grain & Fertilizer, Trotters Service LC, Citizens, Joes Market, Johnson's Hunt & Fish, Loup CIty Lanes, Rackology, Custom Floral, Jen Smedra, Ken's Equipment, Loup City Lumber, TD's Bar, and four (4) Kind Smaritan Donations.
It turned out to be a wonderful day of telling tales, putting, catching fish, and making memories.
We even had a few of the veterans and guides show up on Sunday for the optional day of Fishing/Golfing.
A BIG Thank You goes out to all who participated, sponsored, and volunteered.
Click here to nominate a serviceman or woman, or email servicemenheartlandoutdoors@gmail.com for information about volunteering, guiding, sponsoring or donating.
Annual fundraising calendars featuring monthly prize drawings including gun raffles are also available for $100, and announced via our Facebook page.