Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute, www.thenashvilleconnection.com

Dear USMA ’70 Class Officers,
 
Greetings!
 
My name is COL (Ret) Fareed Betros, USMA ’81. I am writing to request your support in circulating information to all members of your West Point class about a 4-day patriotic event called the Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute, www.thenashvilleconnection.com.
 
My wife and I are the organizers of this event through our 501C3 non-profit organization called Families United Toward Universal Respect – FUTURE, www.womenforfuture.org.
 
This is our 2nd year hosting the Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute. It is a patriotic salute to honor our active duty military, veterans, and their family members and to keep them in the forefront of our minds, so we in our communities never forget the service they provide to our country. Our event takes place from 27-30 June 2012 in Greenville, South Carolina.
 
We are in great need of assistance in the area of sponsorships and donations. We are trying to raise $15,000 by June 1st to meet our organization's financial goals for this event. Proceeds received will be used to support several local and national veteran charities. Please visit our website, www.thenashvilleconnection.com, to see the list of veteran organizations we are supporting, or please call us directly with any questions you might have.
 
During our event, we honor all veterans, but this year, we pay special tribute to our Vietnam War era veterans. There will be patriotic activities, entertainment, and an incredible singer and songwriter workshop and competition.
 
This year, we are showcasing the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (a 253 foot-long replica of the Vietnam Wall) that will be on public display. The WALL will be escorted into Greenville by approximately 2000 riders from the Patriot Guard and Rolling Thunder Groups.
 
Our event is also an amazing opportunity for aspiring singers, songwriters, and bands from throughout the United States to gain a leg up in the music industry. We have Grammy Award winning Nashville music talent coming to Greenville to provide professional workshops, a performance competition, powerful networking opportunities, and a Heroes Salute Gala.
 
We can provide documents showing our 501C3 tax status from the IRS and provide details of how proceeds will be divided among the charities we are supporting.
 
For more information, please contact us via e-mail or phone: e-mail: fareedmb@aol.com; cell: 571-223-8217; office: 864-288-8966.
 
Thank you for your consideration.
 
Sincerely,
 
Fareed and Joan
 
Fareed and Joan Betros
President and Chairman
Families United Toward Universal Respect – FUTURE
www.womenforfuture.org
cell: 571-223-8217